Secondary Update – Term 3 Week 6
Wellbeing Week:
The College has celebrated Wellbeing Week this week, with each day focusing of a different aspect of wellbeing. Our focus for Tuesday was Together Tuesday, highlighting the importance of relationships for our own wellbeing. Students participated in a team building activities during EGT.
On Wellness Wednesday, we explored the power of mindfulness, and students completed a meditation in PCG. Cohorts gathered for Thankful Thursday and had an opportunity to give thanks to other members in the College community, and were reminded of how practising gratitude can have a positive impact on our wellbeing. Guild Representatives acknowledged their PCG teachers and Leaders of Wellbeing. In the Year 10 Gratitude Assembly, we acknowledged Austin Wyeth, who was awarded the Bronze Medallion for Courage Youth Awards at Surf Life Saving WA’s Coastal Bravery Awards earlier this month. This honour is awarded to young people under 16 who show courage and use their surf lifesaving skills. Austin received the award for his incredible bravery at Scarborough Beach, where he came to the assistance of two men struggling in a rip. His quick thinking and decisive action helped bring one of the men safely back to shore before lifeguards arrived to assist the second. Well done, Austin. We are so proud of you! Students were invited to participate in various service activities at lunch, such as a community clean up and letter writing to young people in war-torn countries.
Fitness Friday highlights the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle for our overall wellbeing. Staff were encouraged to use various movement breaks during classes, and at lunch there was a staff vs student soccer match on the oval.
Wellbeing Week provides an opportunity for staff and students to focus on various aspects of wellbeing by building habits, awareness, and a community that supports long-term health and happiness.
Transperth:
As representatives of our College community, it is important that all students demonstrate respect and responsibility while travelling on public transport. The way we conduct ourselves reflects not only on our own character but also on the wider school community.
We remind students to always uphold the Newman Norms by:
- Using polite and respectful language at all times.
- Offering seats to those in need, including elderly passengers, parents with young children, and people with disabilities.
- Keeping noise to a considerate level and avoid disruptive behaviour.
- Respecting the property of others and leave buses and trains clean and tidy.
- Following the directions of transport staff promptly and courteously.
By showing kindness, courtesy, and maturity, we contribute to a safe and positive experience for everyone travelling. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain the high standards expected of our students, both at school and in the wider community.
Recognition of State Representation
Congratulations to the following students for selection in the Western Australian teams in their respective sports:
- Julian Cameron and Michael Moschopoulos from Year 7 who have been selected to represent Western Australia in the 2025 Football (Soccer) 12s Boys Championship. This team will be competing at the School Sport Australia National Championships in Ballarat, VIC from 25 October – 30 October 2025.
- Leo Prinsloo, Year 8, who has been selected to represent Australia at the Asian Youth Open Championships & Training Camp in Hangzhou, China, from Friday 8 August to Sunday 17 August 2025.
- Ana Mainstone in Year 11 and James Barnard in Year 12 who have been selected in the ACC All Star AFL Team. They will represent the ACC against a All Stars AFL Competition on Friday 29 August.
State Representation is an honour and an important stepping stone in an athlete’s journey. We commend these students for their dedication and commitment to their sport.
If your child has achieved state or national recognition in their sport or extra-curricular activity, we would love to hear about it so we can celebrate their success. Please let us know the details by filling out this form. https://forms.office.com/r/qaCxCYLNX6
Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10
Subject selection for Year 11, 2026
Thank you to all the students and families who have now completed their subject requests for Year 11, 2026. The College is now in the process of constructing the timetable for next year, and after this process students and families will be advised of their allocated subjects for Year 11.
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
Re-selecting subjects for Year 12, 2026
Thank you to all the students and families who have now completed their subject requests for Year 12, 2026. The College is now in the process of constructing the timetable for next year, and after this process students and families will be advised of their allocated subjects for Year 12.
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.
Students and families can find this information here: Applying for University for 2026 – Early Offers and TISC.pdf
| 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 parents guide to University: https://www.ecu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1099446/ECU-Parents-Guide.pdf
- This resource is a place where you can ask current University students questions about their University courses:
https://course-consultants.com/
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
TAFE applications open for 2026
Please note the opening and closing dates for TAFE applications for 2026:
- Thursday 4 September: TAFE applications for 2026 open
- Friday 31 October: TAFE applications for 2026 close
Students and families can find information on all available TAFE courses here: https://www.fulltimecourses.tafe.wa.edu.au/
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
| EVENT | DATE | LINK |
| Defence Force Engineering Careers Information Session | 28 August | https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/namjksh |
| Science and Maths Information Evening (ECU) | 28 August | https://www.trybooking.com/DCHLI |
| Hospitality Industry: Behing the Scenes Tour (Ritz Carlton, Perth) | 30 August | Click here |
| Health and Education Information Evening (Murdoch) | 2 September | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events/all-events/2025/09/02/general/mu-open-nights–health—education |
| Computing and Cybersecurity Information Evening (ECU) | 2 September | https://www.trybooking.com/DCPGO |
| Calm and Conquer: Surviving your Exams (for families and students) | 2 September | https://www.acap.edu.au/events/calm-conquer-parents-carers-teachers/ |
| Science, IT, Engineering Information Evening (Murdoch) | 3 September | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events/all-events/2025/09/03/general/mu-open-nights–sciences–information-technology–engineering—mathematics |
| Defence Force: Combat and Security Information Session | 3 September | https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/d5s0ko3 |
| Business and Law Information Evening (Murdoch) | 4 September | https://www.murdoch.edu.au/events/all-events/2025/09/04/general/mu-open-night–business–law–humanities–arts—social-sciences |
| Curtin Degree Expo | 4 September | https://www.curtin.edu.au/events/undergrad-course-expo/ |
| Engineering Information Evening (ECU) | 5 September | https://www.trybooking.com/CYPND |
| Nursing and Midwifery Information Evening (ECU) | 5 September | https://www.trybooking.com/DBTUV |
| Teacher Education Information Evening (ECU) | 9 September | https://www.trybooking.com/DCFQY |
| Defence Force Careers Information Session | 9 September | https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/tibl05v |
| Business and Law Information Evening (ECU) | 10 September | https://www.trybooking.com/DDFYV |
| Army Careers Information Session | 11 September | https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/jvevva5 |
| Medicine Information Evening (UWA) | 11 September | https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/events/medicine-and-dentistry-open-night-2025 |
| Calm and Conquer: Surviving your Exams (for families and students) | 15 September | https://www.acap.edu.au/events/calm-conquer-parents-carers-teachers/ |
| Defence Force: Special Forces Information Session | 16 September | https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/owf3wk2 |
| Law and Criminology Information Evening (UWA) | 16 September | https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/events/law-and-criminology-open-night |
| Medical and Health Information Evening (ECU) | 17 September | https://www.trybooking.com/DCWJB |
| Future Student Information Evening (ECU) | 19 November | https://www.trybooking.com/DDFAM |
| Army Reserve Information Session | 23 September | https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/edqoyhf |
| Defence Force: Officer and Management Information Session | 25 September | https://www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/llla1uz |
| Entry pathways to Medicine (Notre Dame) | 30 September | https://events.nd.edu.au/doctor-of-medicine |
| Calm and Conquer: Surviving your Exams (for families and students) | 30 September | https://www.acap.edu.au/events/calm-conquer-parents-carers-teachers/ |
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/