Last Chance to Register for the 2018 Newman College Swimming Lessons

In-term swimming lessons will take place from Monday 19 November to Thursday 29 November. Parents must register their child online. Please note, registration is compulsory as swimming lessons are part of the school program. Registrations will close Friday 12 October. It is essential that you register your child so classes can be organised. There are still a number of families who have not registered.

Click here to register online. Alternatively, you can go online to www.newmanchurchlandsswimclub.org.au and click on the swimming tab and click on Newman College in-term swimming lessons to register.
Please note, there is no fee involved as swimming lessons were itemised on your school account, hence the $0.00 figure you will see when registering.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING:

If your child is new to the school or in Years 1 or 2, you will need to start a new registration.
If your child is in Years 3—6, Activeworks will remember your details and you should only have to update information such as your child’s year and class, the level you wish to enroll in, emergency contact and medical information.

If you need help with your registration, please go online to www.newmanchurchlandsswimclub.org.au and click on the swimming tab, then Newman College in-term swimming lessons for more information.
If you have any problems after that, please email nchswimming@hotmail.com or Kim on kfield-w@bigpond.net.au

Year 5 Leadership Retreat

Year 5 Leadership Retreat, Calling All Leaders, will be held on Friday 12 October in the Hall at Lavalla Campus. It will be led by the 24:7 Ministry Team. Students will engage in a variety of activities that reinforce the qualities of a good Leader, as part of their Leadership Program in preparation for 2019 as Year 6 students. Students are to wear their Newman College Sports Uniform on this day. They will have their usual break times for morning tea and lunch, so Canteen facilities will be available to them.

Student Art Show

On Wednesday 10 October, our three-day Arts Festival began with the opening of the Student Art Show.  It was wonderful to see our families coming together to enjoy a joyous expression of our students’ creative energies. The best works from students across K-Y12 was on display along with craft activities, giant games, Music performances, Silent Statues, Performance Art, face painting and a delicious sausage sizzle!

In addition, throughout the evening artists young and old wrote a hopeful message which was hung on strings to form a heart. Hope Filled Hearts was an installation designed by Coordinator of Drama Miss Bethwyn Legg to inspire a community collaboration of art making centered around our Marist theme of Hope.

We were delighted to have our 2018 Artist in Residence Andy Quilty present on the evening who spoke about the highlights of the program and shared his wealth of knowledge to inspire our students to take risks with their work. Families also had the opportunity to view and purchase a number of pieces of work by Andy.

Congratulations to all students who received an award for both Visual Art and Digital Technologies. It was fantastic to celebrate this new generation of artists. A key element of the Arts Festival’s mission is to promote exposure to art and art education to the youth in our community. Please view the list of award winners here Student Art Awards

Thank you to all of the staff, parent and student volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the night such a success!

World Children’s Day Free Dress Day

The World Children’s Day Free Dress Mission fundraiser will be held on Wednesday 17 October. All students in PP-Y6 may wear free dress for a $2 coin donation. Appropriate footwear and sun smart hats are still required on this day. Money raised will go to http://www.catholicmission.org.au/about-us/history/childrens-mission

Kye’s Fight for Sight Fundraiser

Kye Portelli Year 9, has been diagnosed with Retina Pigmentosa, a very rare eye condition that is genetically transmitted. The family are hosting a Disco to raise funds to allow Kye and his Mum (Jeana) to travel to the USA for further medical advice and to allow Kye to enjoy some sights of the world whilst he is still able. Click here to purchase your tickets.