Years 7-12 Athletics Carnival

The Guild Athletics Carnival will be held on Thursday 8 August. It is important to note that this is a compulsory school day for all students.

Students must wear their Guild uniform, not PE shirts on this day.

Students are encouraged to bring their own lunch and water. A kiosk is available but there could be long waiting lines and it will be costly.

Download Y7-12 Athletics Carnival Program 2019

 

Newman Parents Consultative Committee Meeting

An invitation is extended to all parents and guardians to attend the Parent Consultative Committee Meeting (NPCC).

Along with the usual format, topics that will be addressed are outlined below:

  1. ECE initiatives
  2. Whole School Literacy
  3. ACYF
  4. Strategic Planning process 2019/20
  5. Feedback Session

The NPCC is an important space for a collaboration of ideas. It is also an opportunity to meet parents who are engaged in facilitating our parents groups. These groups for 2019 are as follows: Primary Social Group; Friends of The Arts; and Arts Festival Committee. Click here to read more about the work of the NPCC.

REMAR Gold Retreat

The Remar Gold Retreat is a three-day retreat at Newman College, followed by fellowship at a local restaurant. Rowers will have their last formal opportunity to develop relationships with other rowers from across the state. They are encouraged to look beyond their three year Remar journey and are challenged to “Be a witness in their community through presence, simplicity and perseverance.”

Australian Maths Competition

Students in Years 7-12 will have the opportunity to take part in the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC).

The AMC is Australia’s premier mathematical problem-solving competition. Featuring 30 carefully crafted and engaging problems, the competition helps students explore and develop their problem-solving skills, providing students with an inspiring balance of challenge and fun.

Australian National Chemistry Quiz

Students in Years 7-12 have the opportunity to take part in he Australian National Chemistry Quiz (ANCQ). The ANCQ is the Premium Chemical Education activity run by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

The quiz is not an exam but a means of promoting chemistry in schools and enthusing the students to study chemistry. The quiz comprises 30 multiple choice questions and takes one hour to complete.