Year 12 Geography Excursion Highlights

The intrepid Year 12 ATAR Geography students headed out into the field on a wild and woolly day. The students were investigating and gathering real world examples of the urban processes and patterns they have been studying. The excursion took the students south to Cockburn Central, a transit oriented development, back to the CBD, where they participated in the ‘Newman College Amazing Race’, won by Laura, Keira and Haylee, well done! East Perth, the Perth City Link and Northbridge were also explored as evidence of urban redevelopment.

We all managed to avoid the rain and hail and said a sad farewell to our last Geography field excursion.

Janet March, Teacher of Humanities

Year 11 General Mountain Bike Skills Day

On Friday 10 August, the 10 Outdoor Education General students put our skillls and knowledge to the test at The Goat Farm Mountain Bike Park in Kalamunda. Once we unpacked the trailer and got the bikes ready to ride, Mr Pugh gave us a debrief of the course and what to look out for. We had a quick ride around the track just to warm up. We then attempted to perform the certain skills that you need for mountain biking which were part of our assessment.

After a couple of falls and cuts we all completed the basic skills. Now it was onto the next challenge; riding up and down the steepest hill in Perth. This hill was no ordinary hill, it was as steep as can be! After many attempts we all got to the top and had a lot of fun going back down again, thankfully we all survived.

Once we had finished all of our skill training we were allowed to go onto the jumps. It was great watching everyone trying to clear the jumps, and after a couple of tries everyone did it with ease. A couple of falls and cuts but we all made it.

It was a great day and we all had an awesome time and learnt heaps and pushed ourselves out of our comfort zones.

Jeremy Spadek, Year 11 Student

Year 11 Geography Excursion Highlights

It was another glorious day in the Swan Valley for Year 11 Geography. The students have been investigating the reasons for and consequences of the changing spatial distribution of production and consumption of a food based good – Wine. We were lucky enough to explore Upper Reach Winery and be ably guided through the production process, from vine to table, by the owner.

The students applied their knowledge to a real-life experience, collecting and analysing data and simply experiencing the geography they have been studying. A wonderful addition to the trip back to Newman College is the quick hello to the Margaret River Chocolate Factory in the Swan Valley; chocolate a global food product.

Janet March, Teacher of Humanities

Performing Arts Festival for Catholic Schools & Colleges Update & Awards

The 2018 Catholic Performing Arts Festival is in full flight with the Newman College Arts students ‘shining through discovery ‘across all of the Arts disciplines.

An enormous thank you and congratulation to Margaret Goldsmith (Newman College Catholic Performing Arts Coordinator), for her outstanding commitment in coordinating over 130 entries in the Visual and Performing Arts. Many of these entries include large students groups, and several of our students perform across several Arts disciplines. Our notably significant involvement has showcased our exceptional Arts program, which is led by our incredibly talented, committed and passionate Arts staff, and actioned by our equally gifted and talented students.

We have had increased primary school entries this year, with inclusion in the Junior Primary Coral Speaking section and the Primary Angelico Art exhibition. Our liturgical singing and choir program has once again been showcased at an exceptional standard of etiquette and performance.

The following students have had their Art work displayed at the Primary Angelico Art Exhibition for 2018. The students have displayed outstanding commitment to their craft and we are blessed that they are able to share their talents. Thank you to Mrs Amy Farrell for your instruction and support.

  • Charlotte Laurent, Year 6
  • Ella Hills, Year 4
  • Ella Scott, Year 5
  • Zoe Ehlers, Year 3
  • Savannah Doyle, Year 6
  • Harper Gamble, Year 6

The Secondary Angelico Art Exhibition opens on Monday 13 August. We encourage you to attend this exhibition to view our amazing Visual Arts student works. The program of events and performance has been published on the whole school College Calendar. Congratulations to the students below who have had their artwork selected to be showcased:

  • David Dal Busco
  • Chloe Meyer
  • Molly York
  • Ella Nicholas
  • Grace Hasler
  • Keira Burgess

Newman College Arts has been a highly visible contributor in 2018 in support of this wonderful festival in the Catholic Education calendar. The college has been represented across a record number of categories this year, with the number of awards we have received to date testimony to this.

Our involvement in Catholic Performing Arts is supported by our whole college community. On behalf of the Arts team we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the college staff who have support the students involvement, by adjusting learning and assessment programs, class instruction and activities to accommodate our student involvement. Thank you also to the parents of our students and for their tireless support in taking students to and from, and watching events.

Congratulations to all the students who have taken part in the festival so far, for all your accomplishments to date. “Chookas” to all those who are yet to perform, or exhibit. We wish you well!

Newman College has certainly shone in the Arts learning area, within the wider Catholics Education community, through our continued involvement in Catholic Performing Arts. Congratulations to all who have been involved for 2018.

Maree Grayden, Leader of Learning Arts PK-12

Below is a list of Award winners to date;

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

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)

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

ANGELICO EXHIBITION

Grace Hasler – Sculpture

2018 Marist Cricket Carnival Billeting

Newman College is honoured to be the host of the 2018 Australian Marist Cricket Carnival. The Carnival will run from Tuesday 4 December to Tuesday 11 December 2018. Five Marist Schools from Australia will compete and 65 competitors will take part.

Tournaments such as the Marist Cricket Carnival can only be held because of the generosity of those families who billet visiting athletes and we thank those families who have already offered their support. The financial implications of accommodating athletes in hotel/motel type accommodation would soon put an end to such competitions as for many families the cost of the trip would then be beyond their means.

We ask that the Newman Community rally and assist in accommodating visiting athletes as we endeavour to make this Carnival a success. Having children on the Marcellin Campus is certainly not a pre-requisite for billeting athletes. We would be delighted to accept an offer to billet from families with children on our Marian and Lavalla Campuses.

The responsibilities of the billet family include;

  • providing the athletes with meals and a bed
  • laundry facilities
  • ensuring that the athletes meet all the Carnival requirements

Billeting athletes is a wonderful and rewarding experience for both the athlete and the host family. Perhaps one day your child may be fortunate enough to be selected to represent Newman College at a Marist Sporting Carnival and require the generosity of a Marist Family during their interstate stay!

If you are able to assist in providing a visiting athlete with accommodation during the Cricket Carnival please contact Tania Bailey tania.bailey@newman.wa.edu.au or 9204 9444 between the hours of 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday. I look forward to hearing from you and am very happy to answer any questions you may have with regard to the Billeting Program.

An advertising flyer with an offer to billet form is attached for your convenience Marist Cricket Carnival Billeting Flyer