From the Principal – Term 2 Week 6
Dear Newman College Families,
Welcome to our latest edition of Newman News
Feast Day of Saint Marcellin Champagnat
Today we celebrate the Feast day of Saint Marcellin Champagnat in honour of the founder of the Marist Brothers, whose mission was the make Jesus Christ known and loved. As a College community, we will be honouring Champagnat Day on 20 June.
As part of our celebrations, the College is hosting a Marist Parent Formation Evening In the Footsteps of Marcellin on Wednesday 25 June from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the Champagnat Chapel.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the Marist values that shape our College – Simplicity, Presence, Family Spirit, Love of Work, and following In the Way of Mary, and how these continue to guide our community today.
I encourage you to attend this relaxed evening that will explore how the spirit of St Marcellin Champagnat lives on in our shared mission to form young people as good Christians and good citizens.
More about this event, along with information about the Feast Day of St Marcellin Champagnat, can be found in the Mission section of this newsletter.
National Sorry Day / Reconciliation Week
We have just finished our observance of National Reconciliation Week at Newman College. Our students spent the time looking at what acts they could do to promote reconciliation and to walk with others. From being involved in seed planting initiative, to Year 12 Leaders discussing National Reconciliation Week at the recent Celebration Assembly, our students experienced what it means to make a commitment to reconciliation and growing together. They learned that ‘sorry’ is not about taking personal blame, but about acknowledging the pain of the past and committing to a more just and compassionate future. We stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait peoples and continue to learn, listen and walk together toward healing.
Cooking with Compassion
Recently, Year 12 students led the way by putting their skills to work in the service of others. Shopfront is a Catholic Archdiocese of Perth support service for people experiencing homelessness and hardship. Our students prepared a number of pasta meals and muffins for distribution through Shopfront. Great work by Newman College students and staff!
Marist Netball Carnival
You may have been following the Marist Netball team on our social media last week at the annual Marist Netball Carnival in Adelaide. Our team was made up of three Year 12 students, one Year 11 student and three from each of Year 10 and Year 9. Our senior netballers were magnificent in mentoring the younger players and the whole team played with great passion and determination. Against some outstanding teams from around the Marist schools in Australia, Newman College finished fifth in their division and did Newman College proud. Well done to all the players and to our coaches Ms Tiyana Kerimi and Ms Jorja Clark.
Shine
Our Shine program, which supports gifted and talented students, has featured heavily in recent weeks as they have engaged in some brilliant extended learning opportunities. Year 8 and 9 students worked alongside Murdoch University staff in challenges and forensic studies. Year 10 students visited the University of Western Australia to take their Problem-Based Learning session in Philosophy. The week concluded with 27 Newman College students from Year 6 to 12 competing in the World Scholar’s Cup. Newman College students competed against very talented students from across the metropolitan area and won a few trophies for their work. Thanks also to Ms Cate McKnight, Shine Co-ordinator, for all her work in assisting this learning.
A Festival of Cross Country
It has been a week of Cross-Country across both Primary and Secondary. We had 65 across Year 3-6 compete at the SSWA Cross Country event and the IPSHA Cross Country Carnival and 85 Secondary students across Year 7 to 12 compete at the All Schools Cross Country and ACC Cross Country events. Congratulations to all who competed. You have done Newman College proud. Thank you to our Sports teachers for running training since the beginning of the term. Special mention to the following on some amazing results.
- Under 19 Girls: Olivia Hilderbrandt placed 3rd, and Ava Stanley finished 11th
- Under 19 Boys: Harrison Warwick claimed a strong 20th place
- Under 16 Boys: Bastian Dominguez Rubina achieved an impressive 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
Archbishops LifeLink Day
This week, Newman College hosted the launch of the Archbishop’s LifeLink Day for Catholic Primary schools, with around 450 students in attendance from Catholic schools all across the Perth Diocese. Our Year 6 students listened to presentations from speakers about the important work all Catholic schools can contribute to in supporting the services of LifeLink for people in hardship and homelessness. There were great workshops held to discuss ideas and actions that each school can now go away and lead in their own communities.
Year 8-9 Eagles Cup Football
Quietly, the Year 8-9 Boys Football team has been building momentum and winning all their games since the beginning of the season. They have reached the finals after topping the Claremont Division. The Grand Final awaits them next term, so be sure to lend them your support when the fixture is posted. Congratulations boys!
Newman Parents Forum Executive
We have a spot available on our Newman Parents Forum Executive Committee and we are looking for Expressions of Interest. If you are interested in joining or would like to find out further information about the role, please email andrew.watson@newman.wa.edu.au
Wishing everyone all the best for a restful weekend.
Mr Andrew Watson
PRINCIPAL