Primary Update – Term 3 Week 10
Primary Assembly
At this week’s assembly, Year 5G shared a thoughtful and engaging item highlighting the importance of teamwork – reminding us that anything is possible when we work together, and that collaboration is a key part of our Newman Norms. The assembly also included the presentation of merit awards, certificates to participants in the Australian Mathematics Competition, and the announcement of Thomas More as the winning Guild in the recent Athletics Carnival. Congratulations were also extended to Emily, who reached the Grand Final of the Speak Up competition. The assembly concluded with an energetic performance by our Primary Dance Troupe, who recently achieved third place in the School to Stage competition.
Athletics Carnival
On Friday 12 September, we celebrated our PP-6 Guild Athletics Carnival. As we did not finish all the events on the day, there was a delay in announcing the winner of the Carnival and the champion boys and girls. Congratulations to MacKillop for winning the Guild Spirit Award and to Thomas More as the winning guild.
Champions
| YEAR 3 | |||
| Champion Boy | Dustin Marshall | Champion Girl | Zita Zuchkan |
| 2nd | Harry Bluff | 2nd | Isla Cahalarn |
| 3rd | Thomas Atkinson | 3rd | Olivia Erichsen |
| 4th | Jack Macri | 4th | Frances Baily |
| YEAR 4 | |||
| Champion Boy | Miles Sanford | Champion Girl | Zoe Harris |
| 2nd | Donovan Johnson | 2nd | Odette Taylor |
| 3rd | Owen Atkinson | 3rd | Mila Haagman |
| 4th | Harry Kolka | 4th | Chanelle Liew |
| YEAR 5 | |||
| Champion Boy | Harvey Anderson | Champion Girl | Audrey Barnard |
| 2nd | Hugo McBain | 2nd | Clara Schlitter |
| 3rd | Julian Posselt | 3rd | Isla Dorrington |
| 4th | Lucas Ramsden | 4th | Sicily Moschopoulous |
| YEAR 6 | |||
| Champion Boy | Jack McCagh | Champion Girl | Amelia Heath |
| 2nd | Sam Baily | 2nd | Lila Adamini |
| 3rd | Blake Martin | 3rd | Annabel Gilbert |
| 4th | Aiden Long | 4th | Sammy Glyde |
St John Henry Newman Day and Loud Socks
On Friday 17 October (Week 1), we will be celebrating St John Henry Newman Day and Loud Socks Day in support of Telethon Speech and Hearing. We will be celebrating a Primary Mass, followed by some special activities and asking all students to wear their loudest socks to increase awareness of people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
2026 Class Allocations
At the start of Term 4, teachers will commence working on class groupings for the 2026 School year. Many factors are considered when selecting student class placements, including gender, pastoral needs, social and emotional needs, academic needs, special learning needs, and relationships. Every effort is made to give children the best opportunity to succeed. All Newman College teachers are outstanding professionals in their field, and students will receive a high-quality education no matter which class they are placed in.
Early in Term 4, students will be asked by their Classroom Teacher to nominate five friends, of which at least one will be placed in their 2026 class.
If you believe your child has special pastoral needs that may need consideration, you are asked to contact your child’s classroom teacher or contact Ryan via email at ryan.vonbergheim@newman.wa.edu.au early in Term 4.
Any requests must be provided to the class teacher or myself by 3:00pm Tuesday 21 October (Week 3). Requests made after this date cannot be considered.
Parents should understand that requests cannot be guaranteed as staff must consider a wide range of factors when creating class groupings within a triple-stream school. Parents should be aware that requesting a specific teacher is not a consideration in the class allocation process.
Once class lists have been finalised, they cannot be changed. Class lists will be published to families at the conclusion of our Move-up Day, details of which will be communicated next term.
Mindful Mornings
As we head into the holiday break, I encourage all families to take time for rest, renewal, and to keep safe while enjoying time together. This term has been particularly special as we have continued the journey of bringing our campuses together, strengthening the sense of one community united in spirit and purpose.
As I wrap up my time as Acting Head of Primary, I want to thank our students, staff, and families for the incredible support, warmth, and trust you have shown. It has been a privilege to serve during this time of growth and transition. At the beginning of next term, we look forward to welcoming back Mr Ryan Von Bergheim from leave, and I know you will join me in supporting him as he resumes his role as Head of Primary.
Mrs Sarah Pagett
ACTING HEAD OF PRIMARY