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Jenny Lindsay

Jenny Lindsay (Macauley 1972) is the oldest daughter of Tom and Mary nee Zencich, and attended Siena, Dominican Girls’ High School in Doubleview from Years 8-12, 1968-1972. Her sister Robyn Robertson (Macauley 1976) followed her to Siena, and her brother Wayne Macauley (1979), attended Marist College, Churchlands.   Jenny discovered her call to be a teacher during primary schooling at…

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Eden Rigo

Eden Rigo (2015) was recently selected, from a field of six worthy candidates, as the 2025 Rhodes Scholar for Western Australia. Eden is our second Rhodes Scholar, the first being Dr Bronte Adams AM (1980), and we could not be more proud of her incredible achievement!  Eden, the younger sister of Gioia Rigo (2010), came to Newman College in Year 5 and loved…

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Ken Spillman

Dr Ken Spillman (1976) is the son of Pat nee Smith and John Spillman (1949), who attended St Ildephonsus College, New Norcia, in the 1940s with his brother, Kevin Spillman (1953).  Ken came to Marist Junior College in Subiaco in Year 7, the year his family moved to Wembley Downs. He graduated from Marist Senior College, Churchlands, in 1976. His sister Lyn Spillman (1974) graduated from…

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Pippa Williams

Pippa Williams (1994) grew up in Scarborough and, after primary schooling at St John’s, came to Newman in 1990 for Years 8 and 9 at Newman Siena in Doubleview, and then for Years 10 to 12 at Newman College, Churchlands.   Pippa, who was followed by her younger sister Mia Fox (Williams 1997), loved her time at Newman.…

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Danny Green

Danny Green (1990) is the youngest of four siblings, including Narelle (1984), Sharni (1986), and Brendan Green (1988).  Danny’s father Mal, who he considers an ‘absolute legend’, taught Danny the values he learnt growing up in the bush, and fighting his way out of really tough times. He was firm, fair, and raised his boys to never pick a fight or…

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Dale Neill

‘If you’re short on talent, make up for it with tenacity.’   Born Anzac Day 1944 Dale Neill (1961) spent his formative years at St Brigid’s in West Perth and Our Lady of Victories in Cambridge Street, Wembley and, on 7 February 1954, he was among the founding cohort of St Joseph’s Marist Brothers in Salvado…

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Alessandro ‘Alec’ Epis

Raised in the dusty streets of Boulder and educated at St Ildephonsus College in New Norcia, Alec Epis carved out an extraordinary path—from homesick schoolboy to VFL legend with Essendon. Along the way, he picked up a memorable nickname, found joy in vineyards, and never forgot the school footy jumper he longed to wear.

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Secondary Update – Term 1 Week 6

Neurodiversity & Harmony Week: Monday 17 March – Sunday 23 March 2025 Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. The purpose of the week is to help others understand, value, and celebrate the talents of neurodiverse minds. During the week, secondary students will have an opportunity to…

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Primary Update – Term 1 Week 6

Neurodiversity & Harmony Week 2025 In Week 7, Newman College will be celebrating Neurodiversity & Harmony Week. Through discussions, prayers and activities, we aim to raise awareness and challenge misconceptions about neurological differences and promote Harmony throughout our community.  Neurodiversity is an umbrella term used to describe alternative thinking styles, such as Dyslexia, DCD (Dyspraxia), Dyscalculia,…

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From the Vice Prinicpal – Term 1 Week 4

‘Your Move’: Promoting Active Travel at Newman College We are excited to re-engage with the ‘Your Move’ program to encourage active and sustainable travel for our PK-12 community. This award-winning initiative supports students and families in healthy activity, including walking, wheeling, and riding to school, while helping to reduce traffic congestion and promote sustainability. Through…

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Finance & Building Update

Building Update Our Lavalla building program is progressing well, with the facilities due for completion towards the end of term two. The new hardcourts are currently being surfaced and we should have access to them by the end of this month. Planning is underway for the relocation of our Marian campus students and staff. It…

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