Multicultural Week Highlights

Jo Dunn on 07/09/2018

Buon giorno, nǐ hǎo, goedendag, gozaimasu, shalom, hola, god dag, salut… to all!

Every year, during Multicultural Week, the Language Department endeavours to bring greater cultural awareness to Newman College through small events that celebrate the blessing of diverse cultures. Multicultural Week historically has been about celebrating individuals that have come from all over the world, as they bring their cultures, values and beliefs to this multi-cultural country of ours – Australia. As Australians we are proud to accept and embrace these differences.

This year throughout Multicultural Week, the student and staff at Newman College have enjoyed a variety of engaging events, including;

Viewing a Japanese Anime in the Auditorium
Taking part in a battle of culinary speed, in the Chopstick Spaghetti Eating Competition!
Had fun dancing and listing to an International Music DJ!
Witnessed a Greek Flash Mob with the amazing Miss Battlis , the agile Mr. Bochrinis and the talented little Zorbas!
Devoured lots of gelato and pizza!
Listened to the rhythm of Brazil – Samba Music by “Sambozzy “

I welcome you to celebrate our unique culture in Australia – Happy Multicultural Week to all!

Saluti

Roberta Sampson, Language Coordinator

Newman Churchlands Swim Club 2018/2019 Season Registrations Now Open

Jo Dunn on 07/09/2018

2018/2019 Season Registrations are Now Open

For over 40 years the Newman Churchlands Swimming Club has been promoting and encouraging participation in the sport of swimming to students in the local area.

2018 promises to be a fantastic season at the club as we have our first full summer season at the newly heated pool and enjoy the amenities of the refurbished club rooms at the Newman College Pool complex.

Registrations for new and existing members open on Saturday 1 September 2018.

For further information visit the club’s website www.newmanchurchlandsswimclub.org.au

Newman Water Polo 2018/2019 Season Registrations Now Open

Jo Dunn on 07/09/2018

2018/2019 Season Registrations are Now Open

FlippaBall (Year 2 [strong swimmer] to Years 6/7)

New members – free “Come & Try” on Thursday 20 September & Thursday 11 October (4.00pm – 5.00pm) – New & existing members welcome
Training – Thursdays, commencing Thursday 18 October (3.45pm – 5.00pm)
Games – Saturdays, commencing Saturday 20 October (between 11.00am & 12.30pm)
Venue – Newman College pool (training & games)
Additional info – Click here for FlippaBall Flyer

Juniors (U14s, U16s & U18s)

New members welcome – free “Come & Try” during pre-season training
Pre-season training underway (until end of Term 3): Thursdays, 5.00pm – 7.00pm and Saturdays, 9.00am – 11.00am
State League games commence 7/8 October
Venue – Newman College pool (training) + HBF stadium, or Hale Pool (games)

Registrations: Please click here

More info: www.newmanwaterpolo.asn.au
Email: flippaball@newmanwaterpolo.asn.au and juniors@newmanwaterpolo.asn.au

Primary School Disco

Jo Dunn on 07/09/2018

Term 3 Week 8: From The Deputy Principal, Mission and Catholic Identity

Jo Dunn on 07/09/2018

PK-12 Fathers’ Day Celebrations

Last week was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate all fathers and father figures in the lives of our community across our three Campuses. Thank you to the many men who came to share these special moments at the Marian and Lavalla Campus Fathers’ Day liturgy and prayer assembly.

Newman Mothers In Prayer: an open opportunity for all our Mums

‘Mums in Prayer’ (MiPs) is coming to a kitchen table near you …

We have a newly formed triplet of Newman Mums who meet around their kitchen table for 1 hour, once a fortnight to pray for their children, their children’s friends, teachers and our wider school community. They are looking for other like-minded Mums who would enjoy praying together in a relaxed environment over coffee (and sometimes cake!). Click here to read more.

Remar Blue Solidarity Camp

In Week 6, 24 Year 11 Remar Blue Rowers (students) embarked on a week-long Solidarity Camp to Mullewa, Western Australia. The camp was designed to help the Rowers understand solidarity through lived experience and helping them to realise that they have the capacity to be the ‘hands and feet of Christ’. Click here to read more and see more photos from the camp.

24:7 Floreat Youth Group

Angela and Sabastian from 24:7 Youth Ministry would like to thank the 22 young people who came along to the Floreat / Wembley Youth Group last Sunday. The Youth Group meets each Sunday night (6.00pm – 8.00pm) in the Parish Centre for all young people in Years 6-12. This week’s Youth Group is going to be another terrific night, and Angela and Sabastian would love to see you all there! Don’t forget to bring 5 friends to win a block of chocolate!

Save the date: Family Quiz Night, Sunday 16 September
This will be a great night of fun, games and free pizza for the whole family! If you are interested in attending, please contact Angela or Sebastian so that they can organise a table for you! Call Angela 0455 960 174 or Sebastian 0403 230 395 for more information.

Sacramental Programs

When your child has received the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion or Confirmation, please send a copy of their Certificate from their Parish to Newman College Registrar, Flora Hughes Flora.Hughes@newman.wa.edu.au College records can then be updated and a card of congratulations can be presented to your child at Assembly.

Weekly Thursday Morning Community Mass (Champagnat Chapel – 8.10am – 8.35am)

All parents, guardians and families across our PK-12 College are invited to attend the weekly Thursday morning Mass celebrated by Fr Joseph Tran and Fr Mark Baumgarten. Our weekly Newman College Community Mass is an important way that we as a Catholic community seek to nourish and live-out our faith in community with one another.