Newman News Term 1 Week 2: From the Deputy Principal Secondary

Jo Dunn on 11/02/2022

Welcome to the 2022 school year! I would particularly like to welcome our students and families joining the Newman College community for the first time. It has been wonderful to have the students back on campus and they are to be congratulated on a great start to the year. Students have responded well to the challenges and opportunities that a new school year presents, and I am looking forward to the rest of 2022 with hope and excitement.

Key Dates – 2022

Click here to view the College Calendar.

Year 12 Legacy Presentation 

Our Year 12 students kicked off their final year of schooling with a presentation from Brendan Spillane. Brendan was a former teacher and principal and has worked with senior leaders from business, education, and elite sports. Our Year 12 students were fortunate to hear his insights on Legacy. Brendan challenged the students to reflect on the legacy the Class of 2022 plans to leave behind, telling them that legacy is something that each student will have the chance to leave behind, and it is our hope that all students take this chance to leave a lasting mark on the College community.

Brendan spoke to the Year 12 students about the Circle of Influence, a particularly important lesson for the graduating class. He reminded them that throughout the year, there will be things in their circle of concern that are out of their control and encouraged them to be more mindful of the things they can influence.

Brendan left the Year 12s with the following wise messages:

  • Legacy is an action, not a wish.
  • Work from your Circle of Influence.
  • Legacy is built in small moments…so there are not small moments. Use them well.
  • Our personal legacy is a tribute to our quiet heroes.
  • Our group legacy is determined by the actions we take together.
  • Hand Year 12 on STRONG because of who you were together.

Year 11 & 12 Parent Information Presentations 

Year 11 and 12 Parent Information Presentations have been available online this week. Each video contains important information for the year ahead and explains some updates in the Senior School Assessment Policy. I encourage all Year 11 and 12 students to watch the video with their families. Links to the videos can be found below:

High Achievers Assembly 

The achievements of the Class of 2021 were outstanding and we are looking forward to celebrating our High Achievers during assembly on Wednesday 16 February. Students in Years 7 – 12 will be able watch online from their PCG class. The Year 6 and 12 Student Leader Commissioning will also be included in our High Achievers Assembly.

Swimming Carnival

Information regarding the Year 7 – 12 Swimming Carnival was communicated to families on Thursday 10 February. Click here to view the correspondence.

Transperth School Bus Services

Transperth have notified the College that there are a number of Newman College students using the School Bus Services with insufficient funds on their SmartRiders. If your child utilises the Transperth School Bus Servcies, please ensure that they have sufficient funds for their journey.

Please be reminded that all Year 7 – 12 students must wear a mask when using public transport.

Year 7, 8, 9 Parent Information Presentations

The Year 8 & 9 Parent Information Presentations will be made available online on Monday 21 February.

The Year 7 Parent Information Presentation and Subject Expo will be postponed and made available online to families on Thursday 3 March. The Subject Expo aims to give families information on the various subjects studied in Year 7.

A link will be sent to families on the evening of each presentation, and it is encouraged that students watch the presentations with their parents.

Year 7 Elevate Education Parent Session

In 2022, we are excited to offer our Year 7 students targeted study skills through Elevate Education. The Year 7 students will participate in a Study Skills Kick Start Wednesday 23 February, where the seminar will focus on the transition process from primary to secondary education and introduce students to the fundamental skills that they need to be using over the coming years.

An online parent information session will be held on Tuesday 22 February. The workshop aims to equip parents with a number of practical tips to provide effective support for students at home. The parent seminar will cover:

Study environment: Discussion of what an ideal study environment looks like, and how to ensure students are able to maximise concentration.
Technology: What role technology plays in aiding study, and how to ensure it doesn’t become an enormous distraction.

Best practices: Exposition of a number of core skills presented to the students, and signs to look for at home when students are straying from their use.
Q & A

Please register your interest in this seminar here.

Year 12 Carpark

Due to ongoing capital development at the College, we are unable to provide student parking on College grounds for the remainder of the term. This will be reviewed for Term 2.

Marcellin Campus Visitors

Please be reminded that all visitors to the Marcellin Campus should enter and sign in at Front Reception. Thank you for your cooperation.

Canteen payments

Students are not permitted to make payments at the Canteen using their phone. From Week 3, the Canteen will only accept payments with a SmartRider, cash or card.

Personal Presentation

Thank you to students and parents for the way in which the year has begun. It was pleasing to see the majority of our students arrive on the first day meeting the College Uniform and Personal Presentation requirements. Just a few reminders for families and students:

  • 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.
  • Students have access to the oval and courts at break times but must wear a hat.

Thank you for your support in ensuring students adhere to the College Uniform and Personal appearance policy. Click here for more information.

Wellbeing Calendar

Every Wednesday, the College runs alternative bell times to accommodate our Wellbeing Program. The activities vary each week and are aimed to meet the needs of the various cohorts and support our College’s PK – 12 Wellbeing approach. The Term 1 Wellbeing Program can be accessed here.

Careers and Pathways Information

Contact details:

YEAR 11

Subject changes

If you would like to change one (or more) of your subjects, please be aware of the following guidelines:

  • You can change out of a Unit 1 and into a different Unit 1 until the end of Term 1. However, the later you make the change the more work there is to catch up in your new subject.
  • After the Semester 1 exams you can change into a new subject and just study Unit 2 of the new subject. You will need permission from the relevant Leader of Learning to do this.
  • After 27 June no further subject changes can be made.

Please see Mr Farley or Ms Beekink with subject change requests.

Local job opportunities

These local businesses have contacted Newman as they have some connection with our College community, and they would like to offer an employment/apprenticeship opportunity to a student from Newman. Please contact the company directly if interested.

  • Plumbing: Paul Kelsall from Northstar Services: 0411 196 750
  • Air conditioning: Brent Davies from Supplied Air Scarborough: 0448 209 070

YEAR 12

Subject changes

If you would like to change one (or more) of your subjects, please be aware of the following guidelines:

  • You can change subjects until 30 March 2022.
  • After 30 March, the timetable is locked and no further changes can be made.
  • The one exception to the above is that ATAR students can drop one of their ATAR subjects and take up a study line until 20 July 2022. But you must have permission from your Leader of Wellbeing and you will need a very good reason.

Please see Mr Farley or Mr Puljiz with subject change requests.

Local job opportunities

These local businesses have contacted Newman as they have some connection with our College community, and they would like to offer an employment/apprenticeship opportunity to a student from Newman. Please contact the company directly if interested.

  • Plumbing: Paul Kelsall from Northstar Services: 0411 196 750
  • Air conditioning: Brent Davies from Supplied Air Scarborough: 0448 209 070

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