Newman News Term 1 Week 6: From the Deputy Principal Secondary

Jo Dunn on 11/03/2022

This week I met with our College Captains, Isabella O’Rourke and Joshua Downes. Under the guidance of Leadership Coordinator, Miss Guzzomi the Year 12 Student Leadership Team have certainly started strong. The enthusiasm for their roles and the commitment to school improvement is sensational and I cannot wait to see their vision become a reality for Newman College throughout 2022. This meeting was definitely the highlight of my week, reminding me how fortunate our staff are to work with Newman College students who let their light shine in all that they do.

Key Dates – 2022

Click here to view the College Calendar.

Year 7 Parent Information Presentation & Subject Expo 

Year 7 Parent Information Presentation and Subject Expo were made available online last week. The presentation contains important information for the year ahead. I encourage all Year 7 students to watch the video with their families.

Student Use of E-cigarettes: 

Unfortunately, reports of students using e-cigarettes (vapes) at school has increased. I reminded students at our online Marcellin assembly on Monday morning, that possession or use of a vape on College grounds or in College uniform is a serious breach of College policies and will result in a student’s enrolment at the College being suspended immediately.

We are committed to the health, safety, and wellbeing of all students at Newman College and this behaviour does not contribute to a safe or healthy culture. I also encourage students who may witness this behaviour to speak to the Leader of Wellbeing so it may be followed up accordingly. For further information about e-cigarettes and the health impacts of vaping please click here.

Guild Cross Country 

The Guild Cross Country Carnival has been rescheduled to Friday 18 March. Students are permitted to wear their Guild Uniform for the day and are encouraged to put on sunscreen before their event. Sunscreen will also be available at the start of the race. Zooper Doopers will be available for purchase for 50 cents after each race, all proceeds will go towards Project Compassion.

HASS Week

HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences) Week will be celebrated at the College from March 12 – March 20. Students are encouraged to check the notices for more information. Lunch time activities for Years 7 – 9 will occur Wednesday – Friday in the St John Henry Newman Learning Hub.

Secondary Youth Leadership Conference 

On Tuesday 16 March, a number of our Year 12 Student Leaders will participate in an online Leadership Conference. Students will have an opportunity to hear from guest speakers and participate in team activities which focus on positive approaches to leadership, creative ways to undertake teamwork and communication and coaching skills.

Year 9 WW1 Artefacts

This week the Y9s have been learning all about WW1 and we were lucky enough to have been loaned some artefacts from the museum to have a look at. Historian Lucy Lane has been brilliant with the students walking them through the significance of each piece.

Year 12 Geography

On Tuesday 8th March, at a very early hour, students studying 12 General Geography ventured off on a field excursion to Cunderdin and Meckering. The towns are located 200km east of Perth, and are the sites of the 1968 Meckering earthquake.

The students were able to experience what it felt like during the earthquake in the ‘earthquake house’ at the Cunderdin museum. Students then headed back to Meckering and were further fascinated to learn more about the earthquake by exploring the bent railway track, crushed water pipe and the old town site. Finally, before heading back to Perth, the students developed their field skills, creating a sketch map of the uplift of the land, which is still evident today.

We were all amazed to be standing on rock, the Yilgarn Craton, that is 2.8 billion years old.

Careers and Pathways Information

Contact details:

YEAR 10

Leeuwin Youth Development program – Experience new adventure in 2022!

STS Leeuwin II is based in Fremantle, is Australia’s largest tall ship, and was purpose built for the youth of Western Australia. Spending a week at sea will challenge students to test their personal limits and try new things. Students will develop their teamwork and communication skills, as well as build resilience and confidence. A Leeuwin voyage is a week at sea, a perfect opportunity to witness the vastness of nature in a marine environment and really get to know their peers and themselves. Follow this link to discover your sea legs Leeuwin Ocean Adventure – About Us (sailleeuwin.com)

Focus on Mining

The Focus on Mining program consists of residential camps that provide an opportunity for students to explore career and study pathways in WA’s resources sector. During the camps, students tour mine sites and meet role models in the industry. For more information on 2022 camps, please click on this link, Focus on Mining | Engage (curtin.edu.au)

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.

Defence Force work experience program

Each year, the Australian Defence Force runs various work experience programs in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.

Considering a career in the Air Force? Air Force Aviation Program for Women, Bullsbrook, WA. Applications close Sunday 13 March 2022.

Wondering what a career in the Air Force or Navy would be like?

  • Air Force familiarisation, RAAF Base Pearce, WA. Applications close Sunday 27 March 2022.
  • Navy Familiarisation, HMAS Stirling, Garden Island WA. Applications close Sunday 29 May 2022.

For further details, please visit https://defence.gov.au/workexperience/

Women in the Air Force Program

This is a five-day program taking place in the April school holidays for young women considering a career in the Air Force as a pilot or a range of other Air Force careers. Read more and apply for the program here: Air Force Aviation Program for Women Applications close Sunday 13 March 2022.

Focus on Mining

The Focus on Mining program consists of residential camps that provide an opportunity for students to explore career and study pathways in WA’s resources sector. During the camps, students tour mine sites and meet role models in the industry.

2022 Focus on Mining Camps

  • 4 – 8 July (Kalgoorlie – girls) – Northern Star
  • 27 September – 1 October (Kalgoorlie – mixed gender) – Northern Star
  • 3 – 7 October (Pilbara – girls) – Rio Tinto

For more information please click on this link, Focus on Mining | Engage (curtin.edu.au)

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.

Early University Offers

Information is starting to appear about Early Offers for University entry in 2023.

A summary of this appears in the table below.

Scholarships – Keep up to date and informed on future scholarship opportunities

2022 Larsen Jewellery Design Scholarship

The Larsen Jewellery Design Scholarship aims to support and educate students wishing to either commence or further their education in a visual arts, design or jewellery related field. The Scholarship is designed for students who display a passion for jewellery, design or visual arts. Scholarship details | Curtin University, Perth, Australia Applications open 16 February 2002 and close 30 November 2022

2022 National Council of Women WA – STEM Bursary

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11 MARCH 2022

National Council of Women of WA are calling for nominations for the 2022 Science, Technology & Mathematics (STEM) Bursary. The bursary is available to female students studying a STEM course in Western Australia at a Year 12, TAFE or University level. Scholarship details | Curtin University, Perth, Australia

Love animals? Are you interested in a career in Zoo Keeping?

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care (Perth) is a competitive 12-month course at Perth Zoo delivered by the Taronga Training Institute.

Applications open 15 August each year for commencement the following February.

Minimum 18 years of age at the commencement of the course. For more information visit https://www.taronga.org.au/education/certificate-courses/cert-3-wildlife-exhibited-animal-care-perth

Enrolled Nurse Scholarships – Department of Health

Interested in studying Enrolled Nursing? Consider a scholarship with the Department of Health. For more information please click on the following link Important information for scholarships (health.wa.gov.au)

Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry next year?

If you are planning to study Medicine (at Curtin, or Assured Pathway at UWA) or Dentistry next year, you must sit the Undergraduate Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year. Please see below for some important dates:

  • 1 March:       bookings open
  • 17 May:         deadline for booking
  • 1 July:           testing begins
  • 12 August:    last testing date

You can check https://www.ucat.edu.au/ for things like practice tests and tips to succeed. Also you are welcome to book a time with Mr Farley if you’d like to discuss entry to Medicine / Dentistry.

Early University Scholarships

Year 12 students may be interested in applying for the Christian Leaders Scholarship, which provides financial assistance throughout a University degree. For further details, please visit: https://ichthys.org.au/wordpress/christian-leaders-scholarship/

Careers at the ABC

ABC News Cadetship Program for aspiring journalists and Trainee Programs in operations, content making and technology are available at the ABC. Keep up to date with opportunities via www.abc.net.au/careers

Women in the Air Force Program

This is a five-day program taking place in the April school holidays for young women considering a career in the Air Force as a pilot or a range of other Air Force careers. Read more and apply for the program here: Air Force Aviation Program for Women Applications close Sunday 13 March 2022.

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

Ever dreamt about speaking on stage at TEDx? Now’s your chance!

TEDx KingsPark, in partnership with Curtin University, is looking for people aged 14-21 years with a great idea for creating change! All you need to do is upload a 30-second video of yourself explaining your idea, and you’ll be in the running. The top six finalists will get to share their idea at TEDxYouth@KingsPark on Saturday 30 April 2022 – Australia’s largest TEDx event for young people. The winning idea will be turned into a 4-5 minute TEDx talk and published on the official TEDx YouTube channel! Interested? Submit your 30-second video now: https://tedxkingspark.org/30-second-ideas/

Open Day at University

University Open Days are coming up in the months of March and April. Open Days are a great way to find out what the campus offers, see the facilities, and meet lecturers and fellow students. Check the Upcoming Career Events calendar for more information or visit Justin Farley at the Pathways office.

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS