Year 5 Leadership Retreat

All Year 5 students will participate in a Student Leadership Retreat, Calling All Superheroes, conducted by 24:7 Youth Ministry.

The focus of the retreat is to develop the qualities and traits that Jesus demonstrates in his leadership as a guide for aspiring leaders to follow.

Newman Arts Festival

The Newman College Arts Festival is a celebration of the PK-12 Arts learning journey at Newman College held over three days (October 16, 17, 18). The event also showcases the artistic endeavours of the STEM learning area along with students’ instrumental, choir and drama performances.

Opening Showcase – Wednesday 16 October

Wednesday evening is the official opening of the festival. We invite the Newman College and wider community to join us in celebrating student Art works created throughout the year and Art projects that have been inspired by collaborative workshops with the 2019 Artists in Residence. Opening night will also include a presentation of the student awards, including a people’s choice award. Food stalls, games and Art activities, for our budding younger artists will also be hosted on the oval.

Where: Marist Auditorium

Time: 5.00pm – 8.00pm

Parent Soiree – Friday 18 October

Friday evening is a parent only “social event” opportunity to enjoy drinks and canapes with friends, whilst celebrating the student works of the Arts festival.

Guests will also enjoy live music by dynamic and modern band Nano Soul. The group will seek to entertain their audience by performing a combination of funk, soul, and classic hits with a twist.

Where: Marist Auditorium

Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm

Tickets: $35 and can be purchased via trybooking.com

Newman Parents – A Night with Paul Dillon

Paul Dillon is the Director and founder of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) and he is passionate about ensuring that the community has access to accurate and up-to-date alcohol and other drug information.

NEWMAN PARENTS IS A FORUM FOR PARTNERSHIP, COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME AT ADULT ONLY EVENTS. THIS FORUM RECOGNISES THAT PARENTS ARE NOT MERELY OBSERVERS OF THE EDUCATIVE PROCESS IN WHICH THEIR CHILDREN ARE ENGAGED BUT ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COLLEGE. THE CONTENT OF THE EVENINGS INCLUDES COMMUNICATION OF KEY COLLEGE INITIATIVES AND TOPICS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE.