Despite some challenges and disruption to the season we managed to complete a full Winter NAS season. Well done to all students who participated and enjoyed healthy competition in the right spirit. We would also like to thank all of the NAS Coaches who gave up their time and energy to coach a team. Without their commitment and enthusiasm, we would not have these great opportunities.
Congratulations to the Yr 7 Boys NAS Soccer Team and coach Mr Diamond who were the 2022 Premiers!
Our Yr 11/12 Boys and Girls teams competed strongly this week in our Senior NAS One Day Carnival. The standard of competition was extremely high across the 5 sports of Soccer, AFL, Netball, Badminton and Volleyball. All students gave of their best and demonstrated good sportsmanship throughout.
NAS Sport will resume late in Term 3 for another Senior One Day Carnival and then for a Summer series for Years 7 -10 in Term 4.
Athletics
Our immediate focus will now turn to Athletics with the Guild Athletics Carnival taking place in Week 3 next Term. Nominations and Pre-Carnival Events will occur in Week 2.
We hope you all have a well-deserved break and everyone comes back energised for another big term of sport at Newman.
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Marist National Assistant Principals Conference in the Hermitage in Mittagong, the spiritual heart of our Marist organisation. Guest speaker, Hugh Mackay, esteemed author of twenty-two books and social psychologist, presented to the group on the Kindness Revolution; how we can restore hope, rebuild trust, and inspire optimism. At the heart of his message was the undeniable truth that as humans, our deepest psychological needs are to be heard and taken seriously. A key takeaway for me was that anything we do to convey recognition to another person is not only a potent act of kindness but is also often received as therapeutic by the recipient, which seems obvious but often slips into the periphery. We all want to belong and connect on an authentic level, our actions can portray kindness and therefore kindness is in everyone’s power, even in those situations where fondness is not.
Last Thursday the College acknowledged Sorry Day, where the nation marks the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home report in the Australian Federal Parliament (1997) and recognises the Government issued formal apology in 2008. The report was a result of a Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission inquiry that shed light on the history of the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. Giving voice to the traumatic and grief fueled experiences of the Stolen Generation survivors and their descendants, is part of a national journey towards understanding, healing, and reconciliation. Students learnt about the origins of Sorry Day and the experiences of those impacted. Staff and students accessorised with purple to commemorate the occasion.
Term 2 Pupil Free Days
Monday 6 June – Western Australia Day (College Closed)
Term 3 Pupil Free days
Monday 18 July – Staff Formation Day
Tuesday 19 July – K-12 Parent/Teacher/Student interviews
Last week on Wednesday 25 May, the College launched the Primary Capital Development Program to the community. For those families who were not able to attend the meeting in person or online, please Click Here to view the presentation.
This exciting program will see all learning and specialty areas of the primary school rebuilt on the Lavalla campus site to accommodate state of the art teaching and learning practices, in line with the College’s vision for learning ‘Shine through Discovery – Let your light shine’ (Matthew 5:16).
NPCC
The next NPCC meeting is scheduled for Monday 20 June in the JHN Learning Hub on the Marcellin Campus, 4.30pm to 5.00pm for afternoon tea and 5.00pm to 6.00pm for the meeting. Agenda items include the reframing of the NPCC, to the Newman Parents Committee, our parental engagement group for PK to Year 12 and the Homework Club Revitalisation Plan.
Expressions of interest are being called for parents to join the Newman Parents Executive Committee. Please use the below link.
The Department of Health will be at the College on Monday 13 June to vaccinate Year 10 students that have provided their consent form. This vaccination is for Meningococcal ACWY.
CAHS – Community Health have confirmed no gap is required between receiving a COVID vaccine and this vaccine. Your child does need to be symptom free and well. Families are reminded you can take your child to your GP should you prefer.
Students are allowed to wear their sports uniform on this day.
Any queries regarding the immunisation program should be made to Community Health (CAHS), CAHS.CHSBIP@health.wa.gov.au
Semester One Reporting
Year 10 reports will be released live on SEQTA on Tuesday 21 June @ 4.00pm. All other reports from Kindergarten through to Year 12 will be released live on SEQTA on Friday 1 July @ 4.00pm.
PLEASE NOTE:
Parents/Guardians will not be able to download nor view a copy of your child’s Semester 1 Report if you have not previously activated your SEQTA Engage account.
Please contact Flora Hughes via email flora.hughes@newman.wa.edu.au should you require assistance with logging into SEQTA Engage.
Feast Day of St Marcellin Champagnat
Monday 6 June is the Feast Day of St Marcellin Champagnat. This significant event will be celebrated by all students K-12 on Friday 17June, where we will gather for Mass to honor the Marist Brothers, followed by students participating in a range of fund-raising fete activities throughout the day in support of Australian Marist Solidarity. More information will be communicated to community next week.
NEiTA Nominations
NEiTA is the longest running, community-based awards program to recognise teaching excellence in Australia and New Zealand. NEiTA acknowledges the talented, committed, and caring educators who demonstrate the excellent personal qualities, skills, and passion required of teachers and school leaders to direct the lives of our future citizens in a fast-changing and uncertain world.
The NEiTA Foundation is encouraging parents, students, and schools to nominate
extraordinary educators who have displayed remarkable dedication, passion, and creativity
for a National Excellence in Teaching Award.
Please CLICK HERE for further information on how to nominate an extraordinary educator.
Key Dates
Updated COVID restrictions have seen events and camps re-instated into the College Calendar. We remind parents to please check the College Calendar on a regular basis.
On Friday 20 May the students who attend the Education Support Centre participated in the Inclusive Sport Fun Run and Activities Day at Jackadder Reserve. The students ran, walked or jogged two laps around Jackadder Lake then participated in tabloid activities. Everyone had a wonderful day taking part and making new friends. At the conclusion of the events, those who attended were treated to a sausage sizzle. Thank you to the students who volunteered on the day.
2022 ACC Cross Country Carnival
Congratulations to all Cross Country Runners in yesterday’s ACC event. All students showed true grit and determination and pulled together as a team to finish 3rd overall out of 80 Schools. This is an outstanding result, and the school is very proud of this achievement. Big thank you to our Head Coach Lenny Hughes who has done a fantastic job preparing our runners and for all staff for their help in the lead up and management on the day. Thank you also to parents for your early morning training drop offs and for the many of you who came and cheered yesterday. Your encouragement and support of your children plays a pivotal role in their connection and enjoyment of sport.
Our success on the day was due to the depth of our squad right through to our reserves. However, there were some stand out top 20 individual performances;
Bastian Domingues-Rubina: 6th Place (U13 Boys)
Olivia Hilderbrandt: 4th Place (U14 Girls)
Harrison Warrick: 10th Place (U15 Boys)
Flynn Morison: 13th Place (U15 Boys)
Marcus Malaxos: 19th Place (U16 Boys)
Lucy Hills: 13th Place (Open Girls)
James Hart: 4th Place (Open Boys)
Nicholas Tranter: 13th Place (Open Boys)
Another highlight was watching two of our Senior Boys ‘No Limits’ athletes, Liam Gill and Josh Stone run and complete the 4km course.
All results are processed automatically with BlueChip timing and results are available on the Internet, direct to BlueChip links or through ACC app or web site.
We will soon turn our attention to the Athletics season and look forward to a similar commitment and attitude where our students continue to strive for team and personal excellence.
Matt Connell
HEAD OF SPORT
Year 8 Humanities
Esports at in the JHN Hub
The John Henry Newman Hub came alive at lunchtime each day this week with the sounds of enthusiastic cheers and celebrations. Students across Years Seven to Ten participated in a PS4 Speed Racer Tournament. Organised by Ryley Bradford, Jordan Smith and Aaron Jones in Year Ten as part of their innovative new company, each day featured several games and reached a grand final today with two students in Year 7 racing each other for the title of supreme champion. Response to the competition has been fantastic, so much so, that another round will be planned with a Just Dance theme in the coming weeks. We would like to sincerely congratulate all students in their collaboration for the competition.
This term in Economics, Year 8 HaSS classes have been learning about the Federal Budget and how the government allocates resources. These concepts were further explored by researching Newman College’s charity – Marist Solidarity to investigate how to equitably allocate scarce resources, thereby ensuring everyone can achieve a minimum standard of living.
In groups, students brainstormed to decide on how best to allocate $10,000 dollars to assist street children living in the Philippines. Groups shared their ideas with the rest of the class and presented their findings as a visual display.
Janet March and Nicki Xanthis (preservice teacher, Notre Dame University)
Year 7 & 8 Extended PCG – R U Legal?
On Wednesday 1 June, Faye from Legal Aid shared the R U Legal? Presentation with the Year 7 and 8 students. Legal Aid educates middle school students regarding the bottom line and consequences of illegal activity.
Faye explained about young people and the law, discussing with us about the age we start to become criminally responsible. We learned what not to do, covering all examples such as cyber bullying, assaults and sexting. Throughout the presentation we also covered the consequences of illegal activity later in life and dealing with the police. After this experience I believe all students will think twice about breaking the law. Thank you, Faye, for your informative presentation.
Further information and resources on the R U Legal? Presentation can be found here.
Lulu Brickland – Year 8 Romero
Senior School Exams:
Year 10:
Our Year 10 students commence their first experience of exams on Tuesday 7 June. All students are required to attend school each day in their winter uniform. Students and families are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Examination Timetable, Rules and Procedures below. I wish our Year 10 students all the best for their upcoming exams.
The Year 12 student carpark will be open from Monday 13 June. Students are required to have permission to park at school from both their parents and Leader of Wellbeing. Further information about parking at school will be provided to Year 12 students when they return in Week 7.
Uniform & Grooming:
The long weekend provides families with an opportunity to ensure that student’s uniforms and personal appearance meet College expectations. The following items in particular are of concern:
Boys hair: there should not be a major discrepancy between long and short/shaved hair. Hairstyles such as a mullet, extreme fade and undercuts are not permitted.
Jewellery is restricted to a wristwatch, a discrete cross or religious medal on a fine, light weight gold or silver chain. Rings are not permitted. Girls may only wear one pair of plain studs or sleepers in the lower lobe only.
Blazers must be worn to and from the College and to PCG, Period 1 and 2.
Boys must have the College shirt tucked into their trousers at all times.
The Sports Uniform is to be worn for specialised subjects only. Students with a legitimate reason for being in their sports uniform must provide a note from their parent, however a note does not necessarily mean that a reason is acceptable. The following are examples of unacceptable reasons for being in the incorrect uniform:
Forgetting to bring regular uniform to school, when there is training/activities before school.
Uniform is in the wash
Left part of uniform at another house
Our uniform gives our students a sense of unity, belonging and community. I appreciate your support in ensuring that students are always organised and present to school in the correct uniform.
School Photo Days
The dates for this year’s school photo days are:
Monday 20 June: Years 7-12 Sport Photo Day
Tuesday 21 June: Years 7-9 Photo Day
Wednesday 22 June: Years 10-12 Photo Day
On Tuesday your child will receive their personalised photo order envelope during PCG. Students will be instructed to put this into their bag so that it gets home. The envelope outlines the photo packages available and includes the order form for parents to complete and return. Students must ensure that they bring with them their personalised envelope on their photo day (even if families have opted not to purchase photos).
Uniform Expectations and Personal Appearance
Students are required to be in their full College Winter Uniform on their photo day.
Please be reminded about the following uniform and grooming requirements that the College expects:
Students with hair longer than the bottom of the collar must have their hair tied back and clear of the face.
Jewellery is restricted to a watch, a discrete cross or religious symbol on a fine, light weight chain.
Girls may only wear one pair of plain studs or sleepers, worn in the lower lobe.
Girl’s skirts must be knee-length.
The College Blazer must be worn by all students
Thank you for your support in ensuring students adhere to the College Uniform and Personal appearance policy. Click here for more information.
On Thursday 26th of May the Year 8 cohort came together to enjoy their Retreat Day.
The challenge was put to them to be the best year group involved in this and the team from 24/7 Youth Ministry could not stop saying how impressed they were with our young people and how well they engaged and gave everything a go with 110%.
I spoke to the students before the day started and explained this is part of our faith story and our mission to create good Christians and good citizens. We are all walking the path, just at different speeds and distances.
I had the pleasure of spending the day with the Year 8’s and could not be prouder to be their Leader of Wellbeing. The activities were fun and it was great to hear the laughter and see the students’ smiles all day. When asked to reflect and carry out activities in silence, they did so.
Speaking to the students, the feedback I had from them was that it was a really enjoyable Retreat. They enjoyed the way the 24/7 Youth Ministry team delivered the day and it was presented by people not too much older than them which was good too.
Again, I need to praise our Year 8’s on how well they did and how well they are going this term. I look forward to the rest of the year and seeing them grow even more.
Scott Smith, Leader of Wellbeing Year 8
Br Bill Sullivan’s Visit to Newman College
As part of our commitment to formation for staff in 2022, Br Bill Sullivan, Director of the Hermitage in Mittagong, visited all 3 Campuses of the College this week. His visit provided a very valuable opportunity for staff to engage in some spiritual nourishment and care for the soul. The visit was aligned to our Strategic Directions ‘A Catholic School in the Marist Tradition’ and offered staff an alternative formation experience.
Champagnat Day 2022
Staff and students are busy planning for June 17 when we will celebrate the Feast of St Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers and of Marist Education.
Our K-12 College Community will gather to celebrate Champagnat Day with a Mass and various fete activities, proceeds of which will go to Australian Marist Solidarity. As one of 52 Marist schools across Australia, the Feast Day of St Marcellin Champagnat is an opportunity to gather, give thanks, and to celebrate our shared Marist identity.
More details about this important even in our calendar will be sent to parents in Week 7.
Community Mass
Our weekly Community Mass continues each Thursday in the Champagnat Chapel and staff, students, families and wider community members are warmly invited to attend. The Mass commences at 8.10am, concludes by 8.40am and is celebrated by a Priest from a local parish. Each week the Mass is hosted by both primary and secondary school students. Please see the upcoming schedule below;
Thursday 9 June; Fr Emmanuel-tv Dimobi, Marcellin and Year 5 Red
Thursday 16 June; Fr Ruben Cardona, Catherine and Year 5 Blue
Thursday 23 June; Fr Israel Quirit, Thomas More and Year 5 Green
Introducing Issy (centre) our new Regional Marist Youth Minister. Issy has undergone training with Edwin (right) and Aleisha (left) at Newman this week. We look forward to seeing her more around the College working with our students.
