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Term 3 Week 8: From the Deputy Principal Learning and Staff Development

Jo Dunn on 06/09/2018

Using growth mindset language between students, teachers and parents is becoming increasingly important in the learning cycle since it serves to maximise student achievement, collaboration and feedback. Students receive most of their feedback from their peers. This includes feedback on their learning, and feedback on their wellbeing and peer relationships. Growth mindset language encourages students to persist through difficulties, embrace challenges and learn from feedback.

Parents and teachers can work with students to get the most from their learning by asking growth mindset questions to generate feedback. Questions such as What can you learn from this mistake? Did you ask for help when you needed it? Have you reviewed your work for improvements? Are you proud of your result? help students to work collaboratively with their peers and respond positively to feedback.

Gratitude Project

Earlier this term, “The Gratitude Project” was launched as part of the College’s commitment to supporting the Wellbeing of staff and students. To date, all teaching staff have heard about the benefits of gratitude in relation to our own health as well as commencing working explicitly with classes on both the concept of gratitude as an emotion, as well as a practice. In summary, gratitude has enormous positive benefits for our psychological Wellbeing and it is very easy to teach, learn and live with gratitude.

Some examples of this include Kindy students discussing picture books that deal with the concept of gratitude and drawing things they are grateful for in their lives. Pre Primary and Year 1 students are sticking notes on their classroom walls stating what they are grateful for. The Year 2 students have developed a Gratitude Tree. Coloured leaves will be added to the tree which are reflections of gratitude the students have. Year six students have developed a Gratitude Graffiti Wall, while the Years 7 and 8 students celebrate Gratitude Tuesday and are journaling “the best thing that happened to me today”, “what I am grateful for today and why” and, “what I am looking forward to most tomorrow”. Year 11 students are sending “Shout Outs” of appreciation to others. It is particularly lovely to see that these shout outs are being sent to staff and students alike! It is wonderful to see the practice of gratitude grow in the Newman College community and hear all the amazing and yet simple things we have to be thankful for.

Save the Date- Parents of Newman Soiree, Friday 12 October

The Newman Parents Soiree is an opportunity for our parent community to enjoy drinks, canapes and jazz music with friends, whilst celebrating the student works of the Arts Festival. Click here to purchase your tickets.

 

Newman Parents Consultative Committee

Thank you to the parents that attended the Consultative Committee meeting on Monday night. The Senior Leadership Team shared progress reports relating to the Annual School Improvement Plan and other significant developments including the new College website which was launched this week.

Our College Psychologists, Jon Laden-Wearne and Denise Bendotti shared with the group the schoolwide Gratitude Project. Gratitude has been identified as one strategy to support our school-wide Wellbeing program that seeks to foster student resilience. Across the life of the College, students and teachers have been practicing gratitude in a number of different ways from journaling to creating a gratitude graffiti wall at Lavalla Campus, and growing a gratitude tree at Marian Campus. Please find the presentation from the night attached Gratitude Project Presentation

Please find attached the minutes from the meeting NPCC Minutes September 2018

 

Code of Conduct

A reminder to all families that the Code of Conduct can be accessed via the College website. Please click here. The Code is mandated by Catholic Education Western Australia and the application of the code extends to all staff, students, parents, guardians, caregivers and volunteers and extends to all forums including social media and email forms of communication. The Code seeks to value the dignity of every person, foster positive relationships, ensure confidentiality and accountability and support professional boundaries. Events held during school hours AND outside of school hours that are associated with the College are also supported by the Code. The Newman Sports Association has also embedded the Code of Conduct as part of its alignment with College policies. Any perceived breaches of the Code can be discussed with any member of the Senior Leadership Team.

All families are reminded that if they have a concern about the education or Wellbeing of their child, they should contact the College directly. We are always willing to support families, but school matters must be managed by the College. It is not appropriate to contact other families about concerns you have about their child. Please direct these matters to the classroom teacher, Leaders of Wellbeing or any member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The College recognises the convenience of year group Facebook pages that are moderated by parents. This is an excellent platform for sharing information involving College events and requirements. It is not appropriate to use social media platforms to seek clarity on teaching and learning or to debate College policies. Please refer these matters to your child’s classroom or PCG Teachers, or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

We thank you in advance for your understanding and support of how we strive to partner positively with each other.

Term 3 Week 8: From the Dean of Wellbeing

Jo Dunn on 06/09/2018

Educational research cites ‘feedback’ as having the greatest effect on student learning and improving the quality of teaching. Feedback can be self-reflective, from the teacher, or in most cases from peers. Teachers enable peer to peer feedback by ensuring success criteria is understood by all students in relation to the task. Asking questions of students such as, “Where am I going”? and “Where to next”? help to support all students to achieve their goal and evidence their learning gain.

Teachers create environments to draw out student thinking and understanding; that identify ‘gaps’ and next steps for each student; and provide feedback to help each student address their learning ‘gap’. Processes such as drafting, practising, prototyping and trialling; all seek to gather feedback, foster collaboration and enhance the learning cycle.

The Jazz Lounge

The Jazz lounge at Newman College will get your toes tapping, fingers snapping and your smile cracking.
Join us for a relaxed evening of swing, blues, funk, lounge and a variety other contemporary music styles performed by the Marcellin Campus jazz, contemporary and chamber ensembles.

2019 Humanities Tour

The Humanities Department is pleased to be calling for expressions of interest from Year 9 students for the 2019 Humanities Tour. The tour will be taking place from Wednesday 3 – Wednesday 10 July 2019. Some of the places/sights students will see are:

  • Exploring Sydney CBD
  • Enjoying the sights of country New South Wales and the Eastern Highlands
  • Discovering the political, historical and cultural delights of Canberra
  • Visits to Parliament House, the National Electoral Education Centre, the Royal Australian Mint, the National Portrait Gallery, Government House, the National Museum of Australia, the High Court and the Australian War Memorial.

Expressions of interest are to be handed in to the Humanities office by Friday 14 September (Week 9).

2019 Arts Tour

In 2019, the College is offering a 14 day Arts Tour of New York City. On Monday 3 September, the Arts Department hosted an expression of interest evening for students (and their parents) in Years 10-12 involved in Arts programs, where they had the opportunity to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Some of the activities/sights students will be involved in and see are:

  • Performance masterclasses and arts workshops with industry professionals
  • Iconic New York experiences such as biking through central park, viewing Broadway shows, the Highline, and walking the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset.

The tour company Platinum Travel Corporation has prepared a tour pamphlet with all necessary details regarding the tour. These are available from the Arts office. Alternatively please contact maree.grayden@newman.wa.edu.au if you are interested in receiving an electronic copy.

In response to parent feedback from Monday’s meeting, the College has decided to extend the offer to current Year 8 students who are planning to be involved in Arts programs or courses in 2019 and beyond. Year 8 students enrolling in Year 9 Visual Art, Drama, Dance, Music (including bands and ensembles) and or Dance Troupes are invited to apply for the tour.

Please register your interest with Maree Grayden, Leader of Learning Arts PK-12 to receive an application form and all necessary tour details. All inquiries regarding the Arts Tour should be directed to Maree Grayden.

Please note: APPLICATIONS with $500 DEPOSIT are required to be received by Friday 14 September.

Newman College Arts Festival

Artist in Residence Program

The Newman College Arts Festival program has been in full swing over the last couple of weeks with some truly wonderful inspirational and enriching arts experiences being facilitated by our 2018 Artist in Residence, Mr Andy Quilty. Click here to read more.

Save the Date: Newman College Student Art Show – Wednesday 10 October

The student artwork inspired by Andy will be showcased at the exhibition on Wednesday 10 October along with a multitude of 2D and 3D artworks produced by students from across all three campuses (this includes Technology Materials and Design projects). The showcase will also feature the presentation of awards and Performance Art by Years 9 and 10 Drama students and an array of musical items from Music students in the Music programs at Lavalla and Marcellin campuses. Click here to read more.

Parents of Newman Soiree – Friday 12 October

Join our community for a night of fun and fanfare, set amongst the artwork of our student community. On Friday 12 October join parents and friends at the Marist Auditorium from 6pm to 9m. A cocktail reception including drinks and canapes will be provided, along with live jazz performances from experienced jazz musicians. Every ticket purchased will provide an entry into the major prize draw, which includes a first prize of 50% discount on your eldest child’s tuition fees in 2019; along with other great prizes! Tickets are just $30 and can be purchased by clicking here. Bookings close October 2, so please book promptly.

The Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges 2018

The Catholic Performing Arts Festival has come to a close for 2018. We have had a record number of entries this year, with a record number of outstanding, excellence and merit awards being presented to our Performing Arts students. Click here to read more.

Year 10 2019 Blazer Requirements

To signify entering into Senior School, students in Years 10,11, and 12 wear braiding on their College Blazers.

  • ALL students in Year 9 entering Year 10 in 2019 are asked to bring their DRYCLEANED blazers to the Uniform Shop with a payment of $25 to have the braiding added.
  • Only Blazers which have been drycleaned will be accepted.
  • The preferred time is during the second week of the holidays. Click here for opening hours
  • If you are unable to make these times, blazers can be dropped off during normal trading hours until Friday 2 November 2018
  • Students will be notified to collect their blazers from the Uniform Shop before the end of Term 4.
  • Alternatively NEW Blazers with the trim can be purchased for $200 if your current blazer does not fit and is not suitable for the next few years.

NAPLAN

NAPLAN results will be released to parents once the school receives copies. SCSA is currently printing the reports in Melbourne and has not yet made data available to schools. The NAPLAN results provide a snapshot across the year groups and can help inform the College about student and cohort progress. If you wish to discuss any literacy or numeracy concerns, please speak with your child’s relevant teacher.
Recently, Newman College undertook a mandated School Readiness Trial for NAPLAN Online as part of the system wide preparation. As a part of this trial we have set in place measures to ensure students are able to perform at their best when NAPLAN moves online in 2019.

Homework Club

Homework Club continues to be a place where students can work together or receive assistance from Marist Youth Mentors or a range of teachers.

 

OLNA

Students have begun sitting the second round of OLNA. OLNA assistance has been offered via Homework Club with a Literacy focus on Monday and Tuesday; Numeracy focus on Wednesday. The College will still have Literacy and Numeracy specialists attending during Term 4 and are a valuable source for assistance. Due to the popularity of the specialists, Marist Youth Mentors, who were high performing students at Newman College, are also in attendance to help with course work.

Peer Mentors

Last Friday, 41 very enthusiastic 2019 Year 10 Peer Mentors who are assisting with the Year 7 2019 student transition program attended their first meeting.
The Peer Mentors will be meet the incoming Year 7 students on their Orientation Day (Monday 8 October) which is one day before the commencement of Term 4 for all other students.
On Thursday 13 September, the Year 10 Peer Mentors will be inducted at our Community Mass in the Champagnat Chapel. I would like to congratulate the students and thank them for their generous contribution to the Wellbeing of our Year 7 2019 students.

Maths Pathway Parent Information Evening Year 7

The Year 7 Maths Pathway Parent Information Evening was held last week on Wednesday 29 August. Mrs van der Heever, Maths Coordinator addressed parents explaining the rationale behind the changes to the way Maths will be taught to Year 7 students in Term 4, and why the Maths Department would like to implement this program in 2019. Richard Wilson, one of the co-founders of the program then explained how the program works, the research behind it and the role parents can play in helping their child achieve success to the best of their ability in this subject.

Thank you to those who were able to attend the evening. We understand that there were a number of Year 7 students involved in the Catholic Performing Arts which limited the ability of some parents to attend. Many questions were asked at the end which provided us with valuable feedback and insight into both concerns and appreciation for this exciting initiative. Further information regarding Year 7 Maths in Term 4 will be emailed to Year 7 parents in due course. The presentation was recorded and can be viewed by clicking here.

Year 8 and 9 return of Laptops

To assist with the update process and to carry out warranty repairs, students in Years 8 and 9 are required to return their Macbooks on the final day of school in Term 3 (Thursday 20 September). Mr Simon Martino, LOWB Year 8 and Mr Mat Puljiz, LOWB Year 9, will oversee the collection of the laptops. Laptops will be returned to students on the first two days of Term 4.

Year 11 Semester 2 Exam Timetable

Please click here to view the Year 11 Semester 2 Examination Timetable which runs from Monday 5 to Friday 16 November. Year 11 Semester 2 Exam Timetable 2018

Year 12 Semester 2 (Mock) Exam Timetable

Please click here to view the Year 12 Semester 2 Examination Timetable which runs from Monday 1 October to Friday 12 October. Year 12 Semester 2 Exam Timetable 2018

Absence from Examination Venue

  • An acceptable reason for absence from an examination is illness or extenuating circumstances which must be confirmed by a doctor’s certificate
  • Please contact Mr James McLaughlin, LOWB Year 12 via email james.mclaughlin@newman.wa.edu.au on the day of your absence. Your Medical Certificate should be presented on your return to school
  • Alternative arrangements for you to sit your examinations will then be negotiated

VET Completion Dates

Year 12 students completing a Certificate II or III must submit all work by Thursday 20 September. Students who need to make up work, due to their workbooks not being 100% correct will need to come back during the second week of the holidays from Wednesday 3 to Friday 5 October. Please contact your child’s Certificate teacher or Mr Al McNeill for clarification if required

Upcoming Events

Year 12 ATAR Drama “All Sorts” Performance

ACC Athletics Carnival

Year 7 2019 Parent Information Evening

Water Polo Secondary Champion Schools Competition

Past Events

The students at Newman College are continuously engaging in motivating learning experiences that support embedding and enhancing their education. Some highlights from the past two weeks are:

Multicultural Week

Year 12 ATAR Music Evening

Year 11/12 High Achiever Breakfast

Maths Week

R U OK? Day

Write A Book In A Day Competition

Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools and Colleges 2018

Jo Dunn on 06/09/2018

The Catholic Performing Arts Festival has come to a close for 2018. We have had a record number of entries this year, with a record number of outstanding, excellence and merit awards being presented to our Performing Arts students.

Awards of note have been presented to Grace Hasler (Year 12) who was awarded the Caritas Australia, Phil Somers Sculpture Award for her mixed media work titled “Survival”, and the Sisters of St John Award was presented to Beth Redwood and Jessica Gugliotta (both Year 12) in recognition of winning the shield for the Secondary vocal solo/duet section, for their song titled “Flight by Carnelia”.
Beth and Jess have been invited to accept their shield at the Closing Concert on Monday 10 September and have earned the prestigious honour of performing their duet as part of the concert program. Tickets are available for the concert through the Perth Concert Hall website. Please click here.

We congratulate all our award winners and participants for the outstanding way in which they have represented our College. All our performers across the multitude of Arts sections conducted themselves with professionalism, commitment and passion for the Arts which is indicative of our Newman College Arts program. Congratulations and our sincere thanks to Miss Margaret Goldsmith for her excellent coordination of all the entries and outstanding management of the Concert Band section of the festival hosted in the Marist Auditorium. Miss Goldsmith has worked extremely hard again this year to showcase the artistic gifts of our students and staff as the Arts team of professionals, teachers and tutors work tirelessly to prepare our student artists and performers.

Thank you also to The Friends of The Arts committee for providing sensational Front of House refreshments and duties for the week of Concert band series, and to all our Arts parents who constantly support the students within Arts programs. It is indeed a huge collaborative effort.

Maree Grayden, Leader of Learning Arts PK-12

Below is a list of all the Award winners;

SHIELD
Jessica Gugliotta & Beth Redwood for Secondary Vocal Duet – Sisters of St John of God Award

OUTSTANDING
Eva Hill & Maud-Elise Buchanan – Instrumental Duet (Secondary Strings)
Rose Troon – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Strings)
Newman College Arts Collective – Secondary Drama
Tessa Hadfield & Madeline Chakaodza – Instrumental Duet (Primary Strings)
Sam Biancuzzo – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Krishav Sheth – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Arlo Gaunt – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Owen Hill – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Leila Woods – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Liam Stannard – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Rainer Lin – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Montana Rapoff & Joshua Do – Instrumental Duet (Primary Strings)
Aidan Kwa & Holly Thompson – Instrumental Duet (Primary Strings)
Gabrielle Ang – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Lucas March – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Lavalla Strings – Instrumental Ensemble (Strings)
Newman String Quartet – Instrumental Ensemble (Strings)
Jessica Gugliotta & Beth Redwood – Secondary Vocal Duet
Senior Liturgical Team – Christian Dance (Secondary)
Beth Redwood – Secondary Vocal Solo
Emilie Costley – Secondary Vocal Solo
Addison Blizzard – Primary Vocal Solo
Alexis Allegret – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Woodwind)
Mark Wilson – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Woodwind)
Tabitha Anderson – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Woodwind)
Amy Pethick – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Woodwind)
Daniel O’Connor – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Brass)
Tommi Flamenco – Instrumental Solo (Bass Guitar)
Year 1 Blue – Choral Speech Junior Primary
Olivia Collins – Secondary Piano Solo
James Sharpe – Secondary Accordion Solo

EXCELLENT
Grease – Secondary Musical
Michael Hart – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Jude Tanham – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Imogen Boss – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Jett Patterson – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Mason McCullough – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Alexander Boddy – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Lily Turvey & India Lillee – Instrumental Duet (Primary Strings)
Ty Patterson – Instrumental Solo (Primary Strings)
Newman Saxophone Ensemble – Instrumental Ensemble (Woodwind)
Alexander Santoro – Primary Piano Solo
Aidan Iannantuoni & Stella Martin – Instrumental Duet (Primary Strings)
Molly Hayes & Isabella Stanway – Instrumental Duet (Primary Strings)
Jessica Gugliotta – Secondary Vocal Solo
Newman Groove – Contemporary Band
Kai Ehlers – Primary Vocal Solo
Jordan Smith – Instrumental Solo (Primary Woodwind)
Pippa Simpson – Instrumental Solo (Primary Woodwind)
Mark Wilson & Rebecca Ricciardo – Instrumental Duet (Secondary Woodwind)
Jordan Danas – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Brass)
Maxwell Hinch – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Brass)
Jack Burgess – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Brass)
Patrick Diamond – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Brass)
Alexander Hall – Instrumental Solo (Secondary Woodwind)
Amalyn Chapman & Sophia Mitoulas – Instrumental Duet (Secondary Woodwind)
Liam Stannard & Harry Klein – Instrumental Duet (Electric Guitar)
Lola Tuite – Instrumental Solo (Electric Guitar)
Kyle Peou – Instrumental Solo (Electric Guitar)
Mark Wilson – Secondary Piano Solo
Daniel O’Connor – Secondary Piano Solo
Ciara Hu & Isabelle Hu – Piano Duet (Secondary)
Rose Troon – Secondary Piano Solo
Chamber Choir – Secondary Choir

MERIT
Newman College Brass Ensemble – Instrumental Ensemble (Brass) Newman College Clarinet Ensemble – Instrumental Ensemble (Woodwind)
Percussion Ensemble – Instrumental Ensemble (Percussion)
Asha James – Secondary Vocal Solo
Stephen Loreck – Secondary Vocal Solo
Trey Eaton-McCavana – Secondary Vocal Solo
Poppy Corbett – Secondary Vocal Solo
Isabella Beaumont – Secondary Vocal Solo
Lavalla Liturgical Choir – Primary Non Auditioned Choir
Bianca Trimboli – Primary Vocal Solo
Newman Jazz – Big Band
Newman College Year 5 Class Choir – Beginning Choir
Lavalla Campus Choir – Selected Choirs
Newman College Year 4 Class Choir – Beginning Choir
Symphonic Winds – Concert Band
Amalyn Chapman – Solo (Acoustic/Classical Guitar)
Jessica Gugliotta – Secondary Solo Works – (Scripted Drama)
Audrey Poor – Secondary Solo Works – (Scripted Drama)
Anika Powers – Secondary Solo Works – (Scripted Drama)
Ciara Hu – Secondary Piano Solo
Isabelle Hu – Secondary Piano Solo
SIP Choir – Secondary Choir

ANGELICO EXHIBITION
Grace Hasler – Sculpture

Artist in Residence – Newman College Arts Festival

Jo Dunn on 06/09/2018

The Newman College Arts Festival program has been in full swing over the last couple of weeks with some truly wonderful inspirational and enriching arts experiences being facilitated by our 2018 Artist in Residence, Mr Andy Quilty.

Andy Quilty is a prominent Australian artist, currently a finalist in the Black Swan Portraiture Prize, and also a lecturer in Fine Arts at UWA. As a part of the College’s new look Arts Festival this year, Andy conducted several drawing workshops across our Newman College community, working to share his experimental drawing techniques in practical workshops with our Years 2,5,6,10,11 and Year 12 students. He also presented his inspiring approach to drawing to an appreciative workshop of parents and friends from the Newman College community.

Andy’s artwork will be on display, for auction and sale at the Newman College Art Show of student work from Wednesday 10 – Friday 12 October. Andy will also unveil, at the Parents of Newman Soiree (Friday 12 October) a portrait he has been working on, commissioned by the College on behalf of our College community.

Newman College Student Art Show – Wednesday 10 October

The student artwork inspired by Andy will be showcased at the exhibition on Wednesday 10 October along with a multitude of 2D and 3D artworks produced by students from across all three campuses (this includes Technology Materials and Design projects). The showcase will also feature the presentation of awards and Performance Art by Years 9 and 10 Drama students and an array of musical items from Music students in the Music programs at Lavalla and Marcellin campuses. In short, there are many artistic gifts to be celebrated at this year’s festival!

Craft activities will be available on the evening for our budding younger artists as we invite our extended families and younger siblings to join in on the Arts Festival celebration, helping to create an Art installation centered around our 2018 Marist Theme of “Hope”. Families can also enjoy a sausage sizzle for a gold coin donation.

We look forward to celebrating the Arts with you at the Newman College Arts Festival for 2018.


Parents of Newman Soiree – Friday 12 October

Join our community for a night of fun and fanfare, set amongst the artwork of our student community. On Friday 12 October join parents and friends at the Marist Auditorium from 6pm to 9m. A cocktail reception including drinks and canapes will be provided, along with live jazz performances from experienced jazz musicians. Every ticket purchased will provide an entry into the major prize draw, which includes a first prize of 50% discount on your eldest child’s tuition fees in 2019; along with other great prizes! Tickets are just $30 and can be purchased by clicking here. Bookings close Friday 5 October, so please book promptly.


Maree Grayden, Leader of Learning Arts PK-12

Year 11/12 High Achiever Breakfast

Jo Dunn on 06/09/2018

On the morning of Tuesday 4 September, students in Years 11 and 12, who have demonstrated outstanding academic commitment and achievement throughout the year, were invited to a celebratory breakfast held by the College. Mr Finneran, Mrs Fogliani and their Leaders of Wellbeing were present to congratulate them on their hard work and dedication to their learning.
During this time, students shared their successes, strategies and engaged with like-minded individuals, forming a network of support and encouragement which will assist them during their remaining time here at Newman College.

Lisa Fogliani, Deputy Principal Teaching and Staff Development