Life Education Program

Jo Dunn on 09/01/2019

The Life Education Program is coming to the Lavalla Campus in Term 2 Week 4. Life Education aims to empower our students to make safer and healthier choices through education.

Parents are invited to attend the Life Education Van on Wednesday 22 May from 2.30pm – 3.00pm if they would like to look at the Programs on offer. The van will be located near the basketball courts and parents can enter and speak to the presenters.

The Program supports children, teachers and families to explore a range of health topics such as nutrition, resilience, decision making, social skills and physical activity. Providing opportunities to develop knowledge, understanding and skills is important in positively influencing healthy behaviours.

Teachers select from a range of age appropriate health and social skills modules to best meet the needs of their students. Students visit the Mobile Learning Centre, meet “Healthy Harold” the giraffe, and engage in an interactive learning session featuring props, role play and audio visual material. This session is used as a platform to introduce and explore various health topics, which can then be consolidated and extended further back in the classroom using comprehensive student and teacher resources.

Multicultural Week

Jo Dunn on 09/01/2019

To celebrate our College’s cultural diversity, the Languages Department will be hosting a number of events during Multicultural Week (Term 2 Week 4).

All Schools Cross Country Carnival

Jo Dunn on 09/01/2019

Selected students from Years 7-12 will have the opportunity to run in a competitive environment providing valuable racing experience in the lead up to the ACC Carnival. This Carnival is also the official selection event for the Western Australian State Team.

Runners are to meet in the Sports Complex at 8.15am. Students will return to the College in the afternoon for 2.15pm dismissal.

Students are required to dress in their full Sports Uniform and will be provided with a College singlet to run in. Runners are required to bring all food and a water bottle for the day. Limited refreshments will be available at the venue.

Years 3-6 School Photo Day

Jo Dunn on 09/01/2019

Students will be photographed for the Yearbook and for their school package photos on Friday 17 May.

Students are required to wear their full Winter Uniform (including polished shoes and hair is neat and tidy).

*Please note: Due to logistics and time constraints no sibling photos will be taken on this day

Newman Parents Consultative Committee Meeting

Jo Dunn on 08/01/2019

An invitation is extended to all parents and guardians to attend the Parent Consultative Committee Meeting (NPCC).

Besides the regular agenda items, additional topics will include:

  • Capital Development Plan, presented by Tom Wagner, Director Operations and Engagement
  • Early Childhood, presented by Lisa McClue, Leader of Wellbeing Early Childhood
  • Introduction of Alan Fitzpatrick, Deputy Principal Wellbeing Secondary

The NPCC is an important space for a collaboration of ideas. It is also an opportunity to meet parents who are engaged in facilitating our parents groups. These groups for 2019 are as follows: Primary Social Group; Friends of The Arts; and Arts Festival Committee. Click here to read more about the work of the NPCC.