Today marks the Feast Day of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers and the visionary behind Marist Education. Deeply committed to the needs of young people, particularly those who were poor and marginalised, Marcellin believed that to educate children effectively, one must first love them and love them equally. His legacy continues to inspire Marist schools around the world to nurture communities built on Presence, Simplicity, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and In the way of Mary.
To ensure all students have the opportunity to commemorate this special day, we will celebrate as a College on Friday 20 June. All students from Kindergarten to Year 12 will take part in a Mass or Liturgy, followed by the Annual Champagnat Awards. These awards honour students and staff who exemplify our Marist characteristics in their everyday actions, modelling the values and spirit of Marcellin Champagnat in our community. Primary students will also participate in a Lapathon to raise money for Lifelink.
A reminder that our K-Y2 students will spend the day at the Lavalla Campus. Pre-Kindergarten students will attend Marian Campus and their class as normal.
Further information on the day will be sent to families in the coming week. We look forward to coming together as a College to honour the life and mission of Saint Marcellin and to celebrate those in our community who live out his vision in meaningful and inspiring ways.
2026 Term Dates
The 2026 Term dates have been finalised and can be accessed here.
Transperth Service Changes
To address the late arrival of the school specials Transperth will affect the following changes from 22 June 2025:
Route 422
The service to Scarborough Beach Bus Station continuing as School Special 717 will now depart Karrinyup Bus Station at 7.38am.
School Special 717
School Special 717 will now depart Scarborough Beach Bus Station at 7.57am.
Carpark Courtesy
As a College, we have received several reports about dangerous behaviours in the Marcellin carpark.
I would like to take this opportunity to reinforce the expectations of carpark use:
Adhere to sign posted speed limits (8kph within the car park)
Do not stop in keep clear zones.
If you are dropping off or picking up students, pull into a bay or a ‘drop off/ pick up’ zone. Please do not stop in the middle of the carpark as this blocks traffic.
Adhere to any directive signage (give way, authorised access only, etc).
In the last newsletter I provided an update on the Lavalla Carpark Map and flow, in addition the above please observe the following when accessing this Carpark.
Please continue to clearly display your family names on the car dashboard if you are using the Kiss ‘N’ Ride service.
If your child is not ready for collection in the Kiss ‘N’ Drive zone, please continue through the loop and either rejoin the circuit or park in the Eastern section of the carpark.
Parents wishing to park should remain in the right lane and use the main carpark bays.
Please keep the left lane clear and moving to ensure traffic flows smoothly and to prevent cars from backing up onto Empire Avenue.
These small steps will ensure safety, a shared sense of courtesy, and will allow traffic to flow smoothly.
Newman Parents Forum
The Newman Parent Forum is an opportunity for parents to connect with College leadership and contribute to the life of the school. Held once per term, the Newman Parent Forum is led by the Principal and Vice Principal in collaboration with the Newman Parent K-12 Executive Committee.
The Newman Parent Forum works in partnership with the College Executive to support key events, advance the Strategic Plan, and advocate for both the College and its families within the school and wider community.
We encourage all parents to take part in these forums to stay informed and engaged in the ongoing growth of Newman College.
The next Newman Parents Forum is taking place this Monday 9 June at 6pm in the JHN Learning Hub. If you are unable to attend in person you can join online on Teams. The agenda and TEAMs link are in the key dates section. We hope to see you there!
Newman College Community Quiz Night
Our Community Quiz night is fast approaching and tables are selling fast. This year we are raising money for two very special causes.
Marist Solidarity – an aid organisation that provides education to young people in disadvantaged communities in our Province
Youth Focus – a not-for-profit working to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young Western Australians, by offering evidence-based, safe, high-quality services, at no cost.
As a Marist school, these are causes that are close to our hearts.
In addition to purchasing a table, you can also support these causes in the following ways:
Prize Donations – Prizes that can be used in a raffle, including but not limited to – gift vouchers, hamper items, electronics and experiences.
Event Sponsorship – There various sponsorship opportunities available, local businesses can be showcased, while contributing to this cause.
Volunteering – Assist various tasks on the evening, as well as setup and pack down.
Please contact Jenni Vile, Marketing Officer (jenni.vile@newman.wa.edu.au), if you are interested in assisting.
Your generosity and support will be instrumental in contributing to this unforgettable evening and ensuring that we can maximise our fundraising efforts.
Fotoworks will be attending Newman College in Weeks 8 and 9 for student photos. An outline of each day can be found below. Students will have their individual photos taken, along with their PCG photo. Specialised Arts and Sporting groups, as well as Student Leaders, will also have their photos taken. Leaders of Wellbeing will provide students with a detailed schedule on Teams and students will be released from class to have their photos taken.
Students are required to wear their Winter Academic Uniform with their Blazer for all photos. Students wearing the College skirt must also wear the opaque grey tights. Students are reminded to observe our College’s Uniform and Personal Presentation Guidelines. Any student who does not meet these guidelines will not be permitted to have their photo taken on the scheduled day. If any students have concerns about their appearance or uniform not meeting our College Guidelines, they are encouraged to speak to their Leader of Wellbeing. Photo Forms will be distributed in Pastoral Care Groups on Monday 9 June. All students are required to bring their forms to their photo even if families do not intend on purchasing photos.
Monday 16 June Year 7 – 9 Photos
Monday 23 June Year 10 – 12 Photos
Tuesday 24 June Arts, Music & Sports Photos
BR07 & CA07 CH07 & CT07
BR10 & CA10 CH10 & CT10
ACC Swim Team (120) ACC Cross Country Team (84)
MA07 & MC07 RO07 & TM07 Year 7 Guild Representatives
MA10 & MC10 RO10 & TM10 Year 10 Guild Representatives
First 18 Football Team (40) Marist Boys Basketball (10) Marist Girls Basketball (9) Marist Netball Team (12)
BR09 & CA09 CH09 & CT09
BR11 & CA11 CH11 & CT11
ACC Boys Hockey Team (17) 1st XI Cricket Team – Graham Woods Shield (15) Year 7 Rock Band (6) Year 8 Rock Band (7)
MA09 & MC09 RO09 & TM09 Year 9 Guild Representatives
MA11 & MC11 RO11 & TM11 Year 11 Guild Representatives
Newman Surfing Year 9 Eagles School Boys Cup Football Team
On Thursday, our students proudly represented the College at the ACC Cross Country Carnival, held at Alderbury Reserve. This annual event is the largest on the ACC calendar, bringing together more than 3,500 students from over 70 schools across the state.
Competing in five age groups, students in Years 7 and 8 tackled a 3km course while those in Year 9 to 12 faced the challenge of 4km. Our students showed great determination, sportsmanship, and resilience in a highly competitive field, with several outstanding individual performances:
Under 19 Girls: Olivia Hildebrandt placed 3rd, and Ava Stanley finished 11th
Under 19 Boys: Harrison Warrick took 20th place
Under 16 Boys: Bastian Dominguez Rubina achieved 6th place
Under 15 Boys: Cooper Warrick placed 16th
Under 14 Boys: Taj Webster secured 15th place
Under 13 Boys: Jackson Piccoli came 15th and Julian Cameron 19th
We extend our congratulations to all competitors for their efforts and commitment. A special thank you to our dedicated Health and Physical Education staff and specialist coach Lenny Hughes, whose support and preparation were instrumental in our students’ success.
Before and After School Supervision
Please be reminded that the College provides limited supervision for students approximately 20 minutes before and after school. Students who attend school outside established supervision times may not be supervised and may not receive the care that is normal during the school day. More information about the General Supervision Policy and Procedures can be found here.
As we move into winter, I would like to take this opportunity to remind students and families that the St John Henry Newman Learning Hub is open to students from 8am for study purposes. No student access is permitted prior to 8am. Students are not permitted on the second and third level of the Learning Hub before school. The Learning Hub Norms are pictured below and we appreciate your support in maintaining a safe learning environment.
Year 10 Exams
Year 10 Examinations are scheduled to take place in Week 7 and 8. Information relating to the examinations was sent to parents last week. A general examination timetable can be viewed here and students have received personalised exam timetables in PCG. A copy of the parent information can be found here.
Athletics – Pre-Carnival Event Information
In the lead up to the Athletics Carnival, which will be held in Term 3 Week 3, the javelin, discus and 1500m events will be held during Week 8 and 9 this term. Please see the schedule below.
Students wishing to participate in these events need to nominate with their PCG teacher or Guild Coordinator. Please note, only 3 students per Guild per year group can compete in each event.
Date
Throws – Hockey Ovals
1500m – AFL Oval
Week 8
Monday 16 June
Year 12 Discus
Year 11
Year 12 Javelin
Tuesday 17 June
Year 11 Discus
Year 12
Year 11 Javelin
Thursday 19 June
Year 9 Discus
Year 7
Year 9 Javelin
Week 9
Monday 23 June
Year 7 Discus
Year 8
Year 7 Javelin
Wednesday 25 June
Year 10 Discus
Year 9
Year 10 Javelin
Thursday 26 June
Year 8 Discus
Year 10
Year 8 Javelin
Friday 27 June
Catch Up Discus
Catch up 1500m
Catch Up Javelin
Students must nominate through their PCG Teacher/Guild Co.
Please note that performance in Physical Education classes is being taken into consideration.
Only three students per Guild can compete in each event.
Competing students will have permission to be in Guild uniform for the day. There is an expectation that competitors will arrive on time, ready for their event at the start of lunch.
Ovals and hard courts will be OUT OF BOUNDS on the pre-carnival days.
Students are encouraged and welcome to watch from a safe distance. Staff will be supervising this.
Catch-up days are there for students who were unable to attend their year group event for a valid reason. Please register with your PCG Teacher/Guild Co.
Results will be shared in the lead up to the Guild Athletics Carnival.
Mrs Carla Pastorelli
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10
Subject handbook open
Current Year 10 students and families can now access information about Year 11 subjects for 2026, using this link: https://handbook.newman.wa.edu.au/
A reminder about the major subject selection event coming up in Term 2. It is expected that all students attend this event, accompanied by at least one parent or guardian.
Tuesday 24 June
Marist Auditorium, Newman College
5pm to 6pm: Careers and Year 11 Subjects Expo.
6pm to 6.45pm: Year 10 Family Information Evening.
The Year 10 students have been listening to presentations about each Learning Area and their Year 11 offerings for 2026. A link to the presentations is available below:
To assist in their subject selection, Year 10 students are currently undertaking a guided research process during EGT time. This process will answer most questions and provide a structure for subject selection. Please see below for a link to the Research Booklet:
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here: Apprenticeship Intake Guide 2025
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11
For students considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12
A reminder to students on the General Pathway who are considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12 next year. It is expected that students from the General Pathway would have participated in extra-curricular activities such as work experience, VET Certificates, Leadership, Service, and/or College sport. General Pathway students who have not participated in any of these extra-curricular activities may not be eligible for UniReady / UniPath.
For students thinking of attending University
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here: Apprenticeship Intake Guide 2025
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12
University Early Offer Information
Please see below for the latest available Early Offer information.
Early Offers are now open, and all Year 12 students have been provided with information about how to access the TISC system and enter preferences.
Curtin University
Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students. Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Curtin Early Offer course as your first preference. Full information and list of eligible courses at: https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/undergraduate/early-offers/
Edith Cowan University
Full information and list of eligible courses at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/early-offer-program Open to ATAR, Certificate IV, and UniReady students. Submit your Early Offer application by placing an eligible ECU course as your first TISC preference. First offers released to students on 2 September 2025.
Murdoch University
Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired Murdoch Early Offer course as your first preference.
Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired UWA Early Offer course as your first preference. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised). Students must satisfy UWA’s English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements. Further information at: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/early-offers/FAQs
University information
TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here: Apprenticeship Intake Guide 2025
Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure of meeting many families during enrolment interviews for our Year 7 cohort of 2028. It is one of my favourite parts of the year. Hearing what matters most to families, and what they hope for their children. So often, I hear hopes that their children will feel safe, grow in confidence, succeed in their learning, and become good young people. These hopes echo the same vision that St Marcellin Champagnat held for the young people in his care – ‘to form good Christians and good citizens’.
Today, 6 June, marks the Feast Day of St Marcellin Champagnat. While we will celebrate this occasion with mass and our annual Champagnat Awards following our Year 11 and 12 Exams, it is worth pausing to remember the mission of the Marist Brothers – to make Jesus Christ known and loved.
When I speak to my Year 7 students, I often say there are two ways you can accomplish this. One way is to talk about him, to attend mass, to reflect on the scriptures, and to learn the stories of his life. The other, is in how we live, and how we choose to treat each other, how we choose to build a community of faith and love. Marcellin Champagnat saw Jesus not only in churches or classrooms, but in every young person. He believed that to truly love Jesus meant making sure others experienced that love through kindness, encouragement, and presence in the small, every day moments.
We see that same mission alive in our College today. When teachers go the extra mile for their students, when students include someone who is feeling left out, or when families come together in faith and service. It is in our relationships, in our values, and in our culture. This week, I saw a perfect example of this in action.
I was doing a tour of our Marcellin campus with the family of a Year 4 girl, when we visited one of the Food Tech classes. We popped in to say hello to two Year 8 students, Eva and Grace, who had waved at us enthusiastically through the window, welcoming us in. They spent time speaking with the young girl on tour, laughing with her, sharing what they had been doing, and even offering her some of the food they had just prepared. In their brief interaction, Eva and Grace displayed something really beautiful – kindness without being asked, joy without hesitation, and a genuine welcome to someone new to our community. In that moment, perhaps without even knowing it, they made Jesus known and loved. Not through words, or a lesson from the stories of his life, but through their actions; how they made someone feel seen, included, and valued.
Often, people think that the mission of making Jesus known and loved is beyond them. That they don’t have the knowledge, or the expertise, or the required level of ‘holiness’ needed to do such a task. But the reality is, the mission of making Jesus known and loved is within the grasp of every member of our community – students, staff, and families. We are all capable of being good and loving, and sharing this with others. As we celebrate the Feast Day of St Marcellin Champagnat this week, I invite you to ask yourself:
How am I helping to make Jesus known and loved in my own way?
What small, but meaningful thing(s) can I do in our community to make a difference to someone else?
In the Marist spirit, it’s not about grand gestures. It’s about the quiet faithfulness of people who choose, again and again, to care – and we are lucky to have students like Eva and Grace who choose to do that. That’s the legacy of St Marcellin, and one that we are invited each day to be a part of.
Marist Parent Formation Evening
Have you ever wanted to understand a little bit more about the Marist story?
Or to better understand the roots and values of our Newman College community?
We warmly invite you to join us for a special evening of conversation, connection, and reflection as we explore the heart of our Marist story while enjoying some food and drink together.
This is an opportunity to learn more about the values that shape our College – simplicity, presence, family spirit, love of work, and following the way of Mary – and how these continue to guide our community today.
Whether you’re new to the College or have been with us for years, we’d love for you to be part of this relaxed and welcoming evening. Come and discover how the spirit of St Marcellin Champagnat lives on in our shared mission to form young people as good Christians and good citizens.
As mentioned in the Vice Principal’s update, the recent removal of site sheds by our builder, Badge Constructions, indicates that the construction of our new PK – Year 2 facilities are nearly complete. Some aerial photos below show the ongoing development of the site. We are anticipating the handover of the facilities next month. The process of relocating from the Marian campus is underway, and we will provide further updates in due course.
Bus Survey
Thank you to those parents who expressed interest through our recent survey, with a view to evaluating the possibility of chartered bus services to and from the College. Unfortunately, the level of interest required to provide a sustainable service was not received. I have included a small table below showing the data from the survey. It was noted that the cost of the service was a likely reason for the less than expected response. Concerns were also raised about committing to the required number of weekly journeys.
Total responses received:
16
Glendalough Station
5
Karrinyup Bus Station
9
Other Areas
2
As you know, Transperth have declined our request for additional services to/from the areas mentioned. Families seeking increased bus services from Karrinyup & Stirling are suggested to continue to liaise with Transperth regarding possible increases to their services.
City of Stirling – Parking
We have received notification from the City of Stirling regarding parking infringements and the resulting impact on our neighbours, particularly around the areas of Tuscany Way, Mantua Crescent & Dolomite Court. Parking rangers have asked us to convey their requests for drivers to adhere to the signage and restrictions marked. In the event that breaches continue, they are likely to resort to issuing infringement notices without further warning.
Thank you for your understanding and respect for our neighbours.
This week, I had the joy of taking some families on a tour of our College. One of the highlights of these moments is being able to introduce families to what it means to be part of a Marist school community – to speak about our Marist charism, the characteristics that underpin our way of being, and of course, the story of our founder, Saint Marcellin Champagnat.
In establishing his vision for the education and formation of young people, Marcellin said:
“To educate children, you must first love them and love them all equally.”
It sounds so simple, and something we might hope to take for granted, but I find myself reflecting on this call often. To not just love children… but to love all children.
Loving all children equally means seeing the dignity, worth, and value in every child, not just those who are well-behaved or high-achieving. It also includes those who may challenge us. It means recognising the quiet child, the restless child, the upset child, and the child who carries wounds from a story we may not yet know or fully understand.
In our Marist community, ‘all children’ includes every young person in our care. But as we approach National Reconciliation Week, it’s an opportunity to widen our lens – to include children and families from communities we may not yet fully know or understand. This includes our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters. Loving them equally means listening to their stories, honouring their experiences, and walking alongside them toward healing.
This is the heart of reconciliation.
At its core, reconciliation is about healing relationships. Not only between individuals, but also with the truth of our shared history, and with those whose voices have often gone unheard. It asks us to take the first step: to listen with humility, to reflect with honesty, and to approach one another with the Marian qualities of simplicity, gentleness, and presence.
In the Gospels, we see Jesus reach out to those who were hurting or excluded. He met people where they were and reminded them of their worth. As Marists, we hope to follow his example by how we live, how we treat others, and how we respond with compassion.
This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week, ‘Bridging Now to Next,’ encourages us to honour the past, including the pain and injustice experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, while working together to build a more just and united future. It reminds us that reconciliation isn’t a one-off event, but an ongoing journey.
It’s natural to wonder, in the face of something so significant, whether our small actions make a difference.
But it is easy if we begin with something simple.
We can begin by listening to the call of St. Marcellin and simply loving all children, even those we don’t yet fully understand. We can honour the dignity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by continuing to walk with them, to learn from them, and to commit ourselves to truth and healing.
Next week especially, we are invited to be bridge-builders: people who listen, who learn, and who choose to lead with love.
