Secondary Update – Term 2 Week 6
College Photo Days
Fotoworks will be attending Newman College in Weeks 8 and 9 for student photos. An outline of each day can be found below. Students will have their individual photos taken, along with their PCG photo. Specialised Arts and Sporting groups, as well as Student Leaders, will also have their photos taken. Leaders of Wellbeing will provide students with a detailed schedule on Teams and students will be released from class to have their photos taken.
Students are required to wear their Winter Academic Uniform with their Blazer for all photos. Students wearing the College skirt must also wear the opaque grey tights. Students are reminded to observe our College’s Uniform and Personal Presentation Guidelines. Any student who does not meet these guidelines will not be permitted to have their photo taken on the scheduled day. If any students have concerns about their appearance or uniform not meeting our College Guidelines, they are encouraged to speak to their Leader of Wellbeing. Photo Forms will be distributed in Pastoral Care Groups on Monday 9 June. All students are required to bring their forms to their photo even if families do not intend on purchasing photos.
| Monday 16 June Year 7 – 9 Photos | Monday 23 June Year 10 – 12 Photos | Tuesday 24 June Arts, Music & Sports Photos |
| BR07 & CA07 CH07 & CT07 | BR10 & CA10 CH10 & CT10 | ACC Swim Team (120) ACC Cross Country Team (84) |
| MA07 & MC07 RO07 & TM07 Year 7 Guild Representatives | MA10 & MC10 RO10 & TM10 Year 10 Guild Representatives | First 18 Football Team (40) Marist Boys Basketball (10) Marist Girls Basketball (9) Marist Netball Team (12) |
| BR09 & CA09 CH09 & CT09 | BR11 & CA11 CH11 & CT11 | ACC Boys Hockey Team (17) 1st XI Cricket Team – Graham Woods Shield (15) Year 7 Rock Band (6) Year 8 Rock Band (7) |
| MA09 & MC09 RO09 & TM09 Year 9 Guild Representatives | MA11 & MC11 RO11 & TM11 Year 11 Guild Representatives | Newman Surfing Year 9 Eagles School Boys Cup Football Team |
| BR08 & CA08 CH08 & CT08 | Class of 2025 (187) 13 Years at Newman (51) | ACC Inclusive Sports Program (20) String Quartet (4) Cello Ensemble (7) Ruah Vocal Ensemble (9) Clarinet Ensemble (10) Percussion Ensemble (3) |
| MA08 & MC08 RO08 & TM08 Year 8 Guild Representatives | BR12 & CA12 CH12 & CT12 | |
| Dance Troupe – Evolve (32) Concert Winds (24) SIP Band (36) | MA12 & MC12 RO12 & TM12 | |
| Community Mass Singers (26) Library Monitors (24) ACC Hockey Girls (17) | Year 12 College Leaders (28) Portfolio & Guild Captains Special Ministers of the Eucharist (8) | |
| Game Changers (89) Symphonic Winds (22) Dance Troupe – Legacy (36) Dance Troupe – Celestial (38) |
ACC Cross Country
On Thursday, our students proudly represented the College at the ACC Cross Country Carnival, held at Alderbury Reserve. This annual event is the largest on the ACC calendar, bringing together more than 3,500 students from over 70 schools across the state.
Competing in five age groups, students in Years 7 and 8 tackled a 3km course while those in Year 9 to 12 faced the challenge of 4km. Our students showed great determination, sportsmanship, and resilience in a highly competitive field, with several outstanding individual performances:
- Under 19 Girls: Olivia Hildebrandt placed 3rd, and Ava Stanley finished 11th
- Under 19 Boys: Harrison Warrick took 20th place
- Under 16 Boys: Bastian Dominguez Rubina achieved 6th place
- Under 15 Boys: Cooper Warrick placed 16th
- Under 14 Boys: Taj Webster secured 15th place
- Under 13 Boys: Jackson Piccoli came 15th and Julian Cameron 19th
We extend our congratulations to all competitors for their efforts and commitment. A special thank you to our dedicated Health and Physical Education staff and specialist coach Lenny Hughes, whose support and preparation were instrumental in our students’ success.
Before and After School Supervision
Please be reminded that the College provides limited supervision for students approximately 20 minutes before and after school. Students who attend school outside established supervision times may not be supervised and may not receive the care that is normal during the school day. More information about the General Supervision Policy and Procedures can be found here.
As we move into winter, I would like to take this opportunity to remind students and families that the St John Henry Newman Learning Hub is open to students from 8am for study purposes. No student access is permitted prior to 8am. Students are not permitted on the second and third level of the Learning Hub before school. The Learning Hub Norms are pictured below and we appreciate your support in maintaining a safe learning environment.
Year 10 Exams
Year 10 Examinations are scheduled to take place in Week 7 and 8. Information relating to the examinations was sent to parents last week. A general examination timetable can be viewed here and students have received personalised exam timetables in PCG. A copy of the parent information can be found here.
Athletics – Pre-Carnival Event Information
In the lead up to the Athletics Carnival, which will be held in Term 3 Week 3, the javelin, discus and 1500m events will be held during Week 8 and 9 this term. Please see the schedule below.
Students wishing to participate in these events need to nominate with their PCG teacher or Guild Coordinator. Please note, only 3 students per Guild per year group can compete in each event.
| Date | Throws – Hockey Ovals | 1500m – AFL Oval |
| Week 8 | ||
| Monday 16 June | Year 12 Discus | Year 11 |
| Year 12 Javelin | ||
| Tuesday 17 June | Year 11 Discus | Year 12 |
| Year 11 Javelin | ||
| Thursday 19 June | Year 9 Discus | Year 7 |
| Year 9 Javelin | ||
| Week 9 | ||
| Monday 23 June | Year 7 Discus | Year 8 |
| Year 7 Javelin | ||
| Wednesday 25 June | Year 10 Discus | Year 9 |
| Year 10 Javelin | ||
| Thursday 26 June | Year 8 Discus | Year 10 |
| Year 8 Javelin | ||
| Friday 27 June | Catch Up Discus | Catch up 1500m |
| Catch Up Javelin |
- Students must nominate through their PCG Teacher/Guild Co.
- Please note that performance in Physical Education classes is being taken into consideration.
- Only three students per Guild can compete in each event.
- Competing students will have permission to be in Guild uniform for the day. There is an expectation that competitors will arrive on time, ready for their event at the start of lunch.
- Ovals and hard courts will be OUT OF BOUNDS on the pre-carnival days.
- Students are encouraged and welcome to watch from a safe distance. Staff will be supervising this.
- Catch-up days are there for students who were unable to attend their year group event for a valid reason. Please register with your PCG Teacher/Guild Co.
- Results will be shared in the lead up to the Guild Athletics Carnival.
Mrs Carla Pastorelli
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SECONDARY
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10
Subject handbook open
Current Year 10 students and families can now access information about Year 11 subjects for 2026, using this link: https://handbook.newman.wa.edu.au/
A reminder about the major subject selection event coming up in Term 2. It is expected that all students attend this event, accompanied by at least one parent or guardian.
- Tuesday 24 June
- Marist Auditorium, Newman College
- 5pm to 6pm: Careers and Year 11 Subjects Expo.
- 6pm to 6.45pm: Year 10 Family Information Evening.
The Year 10 students have been listening to presentations about each Learning Area and their Year 11 offerings for 2026. A link to the presentations is available below:
Year 10 subject selection research
To assist in their subject selection, Year 10 students are currently undertaking a guided research process during EGT time. This process will answer most questions and provide a structure for subject selection. Please see below for a link to the Research Booklet:
Year 10 Subject Selection Research Booklet 2025.docx
Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here: Apprenticeship Intake Guide 2025
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11
For students considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12
A reminder to students on the General Pathway who are considering UniReady / UniPath in Year 12 next year. It is expected that students from the General Pathway would have participated in extra-curricular activities such as work experience, VET Certificates, Leadership, Service, and/or College sport. General Pathway students who have not participated in any of these extra-curricular activities may not be eligible for UniReady / UniPath.
For students thinking of attending University
- TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc
- Here is a parents guide to University: https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1099446/ECU-Parents-Guide.pdf
- And here is the “First in Family” resource, for students who might be the first in their family to attend University: http://firstinfamily.com.au/
- Are you thinking of attending a University Open Day? Dates are below. This blog might help you: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2024/02/20/year-11-how-to-approach-university-open-days/
Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here: Apprenticeship Intake Guide 2025
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12
University Early Offer Information
Please see below for the latest available Early Offer information.
Early Offers are now open, and all Year 12 students have been provided with information about how to access the TISC system and enter preferences.
| Curtin University | Early Offers are available for ATAR and non-ATAR students. Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Submit your application via TISC, putting your Curtin Early Offer course as your first preference. Full information and list of eligible courses at: https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/undergraduate/early-offers/ |
| Edith Cowan University | Full information and list of eligible courses at: https://www.ecu.edu.au/degrees/early-offer-program Open to ATAR, Certificate IV, and UniReady students. Submit your Early Offer application by placing an eligible ECU course as your first TISC preference. First offers released to students on 2 September 2025. |
| Murdoch University | Must achieve WACE and meet any prerequisites. Early Offers for Certificate IV and UniReady/UniPath students will be conditional on passing. Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired Murdoch Early Offer course as your first preference. |
| Notre Dame University | Full information and list of eligible courses at: https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/applications-and-admissions/pathways/early-offer Opens 1 May 2025. First offers released to students on 1 September 2025. Apply via the Notre Dame online portal or via TISC. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. All offers are conditional offers. |
| University of WA | Submit your application via TISC, putting your desired UWA Early Offer course as your first preference. Open to ATAR Pathway students only. Students can apply for an Early Offer for all degrees excluding Assured Pathways to Medicine, Dental Medicine, Podiatric Medicine or the Bachelor of Biomedicine (specialised). Students must satisfy UWA’s English requirements and any subject prerequisite requirements. Further information at: https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/early-offers/FAQs |
University information
- TISC has a series of videos explaining things like ATAR calculation, prerequisite subjects, scaling, and preferences. You can find them here: https://www.tisc.edu.au/static/guide/video.tisc
- Are you the first person in your family to attend University? This might assist: http://www.firstinfamily.com.au/
- Here are some useful tools to prepare students for the transition to University: https://unireadytoolkit.com.au/
- Here is a parent’s guide to University: https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1099446/ECU-Parents-Guide.pdf
University scholarships
| Curtin University | Search scholarships | Curtin University, Perth, Australia |
| Edith Cowan University (ECU) | ECU | Overview : Scholarships |
| Murdoch University | Scholarship finder (murdoch.edu.au) |
| Notre Dame University | Find a Scholarship | Notre Dame |
| University of Western Australia (UWA) | The University of Western Australia : Scholarships (uwa.edu.au) |
| Christian Leaders Scholarship | https://ichthys.org.au/christian-leaders-scholarship/ |
Gap year information
Students interested in taking a gap year in 2026 might find the following interesting:
- Defence Force Gap Year: https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/careers/gap-year?page=2&perPage=21&query=
- Other gap year ideas: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2024/04/02/leaving-year-12-try-these-gap-year-ideas/
- And: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2022/07/13/leaving-year-12-these-gap-year-ideas-may-interest-you/
- Also, this Marist volunteering opportunity: https://maristyouthministry.com/bridge-builders
Apprenticeship Opportunities 2025
The March 2025 edition of the Apprenticeship Intake Guide has been published recently. This has details of dozens of apprenticeship opportunities with many major employers. You can access it here: Apprenticeship Intake Guide 2025
UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS
If you are thinking of attending a University Open Day, this blog might help you get the most out of it: https://infocus-careers.com.au/2025/02/07/year-12-how-to-approach-university-open-days-in-2022/