From the Vice Principal – Term 2 Week 4

Jenni Vile on 23/05/2025

National Reconciliation Week – 27 May – 3 June

Reconciliation is an ongoing journey focused on strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community, for the benefit of all Australians. It reminds us of the generations who have worked tirelessly for meaningful change and calls us to continue striving for a just and equitable society – one where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have the same life opportunities as non-Indigenous children, with improved outcomes in education, health, and economic wellbeing.

Throughout the week, Newman College students from Pre-Kindy to Year 12 will engage in a variety of activities designed to deepen their understanding of our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. These experiences will also encourage students to reflect on how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia. We look forward to sharing highlights with you in our next newsletter.

Newman College Community Quiz Night

The Newman College Community Quiz Night will be held on Friday 20 June.  

Parents of the College are invited to come together for a fun night of friendly competition and community spirit, in support of two worth causes; Youth Focus, an organisation that works to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Western Australians between the ages of 12 and 25, and Marist Solidarity, an aid agency that provides education to young people in communities in our province. As a Marist school, these are important causes that are close to our hearts.  

The link for booking can be accessed here.

Lavalla Campus Carpark – Updated Traffic Guidelines

With the recent removal of the Badge Site Offices from the Lavalla Carpark, we ask for your continued support in maintaining safe and efficient traffic flow during pick-up times.

To help avoid congestion at the entrance and exit points, we kindly request the following:

  • Please continue to clearly display your family names on the car dashboard if you are using the Kiss ‘N’ Drive 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.

Your cooperation in following these guidelines will help create a safer, more efficient environment for all members of our community. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Mr Michael Chiera

VICE PRINCIPAL