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From the Vice Principal – Week 2 Term 2
Marian Lecture As a Marist College, May holds special significance for our community. It is a time to reflect deeply on one of our core Marist characteristics, “In the Way of Mary”, and to consider how we embody this in our daily lives. In this edition of the newsletter, our Director of Mission and Catholic…
Primary Update – Term 2 Week 2
Welcome back to Term Two. The primary school community has welcomed me in my new role as Head of Primary in Ryan von Bergheim’s absence. My background is in both primary and secondary teaching, spending much of my career specialising in Diversity and Learning Support, which has given me a big-picture view of the learning…
Mission Update – Term 2 Week 2
This month we celebrate May, a month that holds a very special and deep significance in our Catholic tradition, especially within our Marist community of Newman College. May is the month that we dedicate to Mary. It’s a time to reflect on her virtues, her faith, and her quiet strength. As Marists, Mary has an…
From the Principal – Term 2 Week 2
Dear Newman College Families Welcome back to the start of Term 2. I hope all families enjoyed some time together over the term break holidays. We are underway and fully back into the swing of College life and learning. Prior to the students returning, our staff enjoyed a great day with the Marist Life and…
Secondary Update – Term 2 Week 2
Welcome back to Term Two. I hope that students enjoyed a restful break and are ready for the term ahead. As we begin the new term, we’re filled with hope for the opportunities ahead. Term Two is always a busy time in our College community, particularly for our Senior School students, as they prepare for…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.
Primary Update – Term 1 Week 10
Here we are at the end of Term 1! What a fantastic term it has been, full of exciting learning opportunities across the Primary! Our students (and staff) have worked extremely hard this term and everyone is ready for a well-deserved holiday break to rest and recuperate! Easter Liturgies This morning, we held Easter Liturgies…
From the Principal – Term 1 Week 10
The end of Term 1 and so much has been achieved by our students, guided in their learning and care by our staff and supported through our families. In the week just gone, our community was enthralled by the performance of the cast and crew of the College production – Bugsy Malone. Newman College has…
Mission Update – Term 1 Week 10
Earlier this week, I took a trip out to Officeworks to grab some items for a reflection I was running with Mr Husband and the Year 12 students. When I returned to my car and was just about ready to drive off, a young fellow reversed into me, damaging the rear door of my car.…
From the Vice Principal – Term 1 Week 10
Start to Term 2 – Pupil Free Days and 7-12 Student Learning Conversations (Parent Teacher Interviews) As we head into a well-earned school holiday break, I would like to remind you about the start of Term 2. Monday 28 April is a pupil-free day. Our staff will come together for a Faith Formation Day inspired…
Secondary Update – Term 1 Week 10
Walk for Water In Week 9, the Year 11 Guild Representatives organised a joint Walk for Water event with Year 11 and Year 4 students. Congratulations to Catherine Guild for winning the relay by efficiently and effectively moving water without any waste. This event highlighted the reality that some people face when they need to…
Finance & Operations Update – Term 1 Week 8
Chatered Bus Service Survey As a follow-up to discussions at our Parent Forum last week, please see below for a link to a survey regarding possible chartered bus services from Glendalough & Karrinyup stations. Chartered Bus Service Survey We have lobbied Transperth for an increase in services, but unfortunately, they are unable to assist in…
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Ministry Update – Term 1 Week 8
I have noticed recently that my son, who is nine, can find it difficult to ‘get over’ conflict with his sister. He holds onto feelings of frustration and anger, and although in time they often pass, it can take some gentle coaxing and conversation for him to reach this position. But that’s all ok –…
From the Vice Principal – Term 1 Week 8
Marist Basketball Carnival This morning, our Marist Basketball Teams departed for Marcellin College, Bulleen, Victoria, to compete in the Marist Basketball Carnival. Led by Ms Jade Nicotra and Mr Ben Goldie as well as coaches Nic Vlahov and Brendan Gaunson, our teams will take on fellow Marist schools from across the country in an exciting…
Secondary Update – Term 1 Week 8
School Specials – Transperth Bus Update The College is still monitoring the arrival times of school specials and communicating with Transperth in the instance of late arrivals. Transperth is working on measures to prevent these instances. We appreciate the undue stress that this causes students and would like to assure parents and caregivers that their…
Primary Update – Term 1 Week 8
Here we are at the end of Week 8 and with only 2 weeks to go of Term 1! Our Term so far has been a wonderful celebration of learning across so many domains. Update to Front Office Procedures – Affecting All Parents The Primary Leadership Team and Primary Administration have recently been reviewing our…
Teaching & Learning – Term 1 Week 8
Marcellin Homework Club Homework Club runs weekly in the St John Henry Newman Learning Hub (Level 1) from 3.15 – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday. Homework Club is a place where students can come to study, collaborate with their peers and complete homework or unfinished classwork. We are excited to announce that there are now eight…
From the Principal – Term 1 Week 8
All things that are caught, rather than taught in good schools. Most of all, perhaps, they help to create that indefinable atmosphere associated with all those things which are caught, rather than taught in good schools. This was a quote from a member of a religious teaching order, documenting their efforts as they laboured to…
From the Vice Principal – Term 1 Week 6
Neurodiversity and Harmony Week As a Marist school, we are guided by the core value of Family Spirit – a commitment to welcoming, supporting, and respecting one another. Neurodiversity and Harmony Week is an opportunity to live out this characteristic, celebrating the diversity that makes up our school community and nurturing an environment where everyone…
From the Principal – Term 1 Week 6
A Little About Lent We are into the season of Lent which began with our Ash Wednesday liturgies last week. Lent is a time for preparation, reflection and spiritual renewal, with prayer as a central piece in achieving these aims. Common to the great religious traditions is the notion of prayer and experiencing prayer. Lent…
Ministry Update – Term 1 Week 6
As we enter past the halfway point of the school term, I see more and more students having to make choices between what occupies their time. Everyday students are juggling study, homework, friendships, co-curricular opportunities…I am sure for some students it feels like a list that could go on forever! In the busyness of it…
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…
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,…
Ministry Update – Term 1 Week 4
Season of Lent If you are a little like me, you are probably wondering where these first five weeks of term have gone. It only seems like yesterday students were coming in for their first lessons, and yet we’ve already got some students who are preparing for their second assessment. Life moves fast. We’re constantly…
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…
Teaching & Learning – Term 1 Week 4
OLNA Support Workshops Our Targeted OLNA Support Workshops, offered at Newman College’s Homework Club, provide students with the focused preparation they need to succeed in OLNA. These workshops, offered in the lead up to the assessment, are specifically designed to expose students to a variety of practice questions across reading, writing, and numeracy, allowing them…
Primary Update – Term 1 Week 4
Year 1 Red Assembly Our Year 1 Red class were the first to share their learning with us in 2025, presenting their class assembly this morning. 1 Red started their assembly with a beautiful song, reminding us all to ‘let our light shine’. The focus of the assembly was on highlighting how we are all…
Secondary Update – Term 1 Week 4
Guild Swimming Carnival On Thursday 20 February our secondary students gathered at Perth HPC for the Year 7 – 12 Guild Swimming Carnival. The day was filled with excitement and guild spirit led by our Guild Coordinators and Year 12 Guild Captains. The novelty events offered a lighter side of competition and were a lot…
From the Principal – Term 1 Week 4
Go Primary! This week has seen the first Primary assembly for the year and it was a delight to present merit certificates to our Marian students and watch Year 1 Red perform about their way of ‘Shining’ and the many ways we are smart. Primary continued their big week with the successful running of the…
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…