Tag: Secondary

Pupil-Free Days – Friday 22 August and Monday 25 August

You are reminded that we have pupil-free days for all students coming up at the end of Week 5. On Friday 22 August, our staff will be participating in a wellbeing day with a focus on service. Staff will be working on a range of activities, including cooking for Shopfront, flatpack construction for No Limits and more. Monday 25 August is Catholic Day. We hope many families will be able to make the most of this extended time together.

Newman Parents Forum – Save the Date

We are excited to invite you to our Term 3 Newman Parents Forum, where we will be trying something new! This time, you can choose the sessions that interest you most, with each presentation running twice.

Come along to:

• Discover what’s changing in Social Media Legislation and discuss considerations for school, parents and students
• Explore our rich Marist Identity and what it means for our community
• Learn practical ways to help students build resilience
• Gain insight into the Equip, Guide, Thrive program

It is a great opportunity to connect, learn and be part of important conversations shaping our school community. Full details and registration information will be sent out soon.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Year 12 Legacy Project – Do It For Cancer

The 2025 Student Leadership Team have spent time this year reflecting on what kind of legacy they want to leave behind. As a team, they wanted to do something to genuinely make a difference within the Newman community and beyond. Through a number of workshops, they considered how they could increase student engagement through hope and connection. They felt this could be achieved by supporting a cause that affects many Australians and many of our own families.

The Class of 2025 are supporting the Cancer Council’s Do It For Cancer fundraiser. Year 12 students are either cutting their hair or committing to a physical challenge over the next month in the hope of raising awareness, hope, funds, and hopefully building a meaningful Class of 2025 legacy.

So far, the team has 40 participants and has already raised over $16000! The haircuts will take place in Week 8 during their Extended PCG.

If you wish to have a look at the team page or donate, you can do so at the following link: Class of 2025 Do It For Cancer Team Page

If there are any families who may be able to assist with the haircuts, please contact Mrs Carla Pastorelli, Deputy Principal Secondary via email carla.pastorelli@newman.wa.edu.au

The Class of 2025 thanks you for your support.

Wellbeing Week

Feeling well, or ‘wellbeing’ is fundamental to our overall health and enjoyment of life. We recognise the importance of education, raising awareness and providing opportunities for students to develop their own wellbeing and to contribute to and participate in our flourishing community. This year, Wellbeing Week will be celebrated in Week 6. Each day will focus on a different element of wellbeing; Together Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Thankful Thursday & Fitness Friday.

On Friday 22 August, staff will be participating in a Wellbeing Day focusing on service. We are calling for parents or students to submit messages of appreciation or gratitude to our staff, which will be delivered on our Staff Wellbeing Day. You are invited to enter a message using this online form.

Hours of Supervision

Parents are reminded that the hours of supervision for students are outlined below. Students are not permitted on Campus outside of hours unless attending a prearranged College activity (such as Homework Club). Students are not permitted to wait for their parents inside the Auditorium or other College facilities.

College Policy Updates

The following College Policies have been recently updated:

• Allergies and Anaphylaxis Policy and Procedures
• Asthma Management Policy and Procedures
• Bites and Sting Policy and Procedures
• Diabetes Management Policy and Procedures
• Medical Health Care Plans for High-Risk Students Policy and Procedures
• Medication Administration Policy and Procedures
• Communicable Disease (Student) Policy and Procedures
• Assault (Student against Student) Policy and Procedures
• Excursion Policy and Procedures

After-Hours Access to College Grounds

We are fortunate to have beautiful College facilities that are enjoyed by our students, families and local community through College programs, club activities and special events. To keep these spaces safe, well-maintained and available for their intended purposes, we ask for your support in ensuring that our grounds are respected and used appropriately.

Please be reminded that no students or members of the public should be on College grounds outside of school hours unless:

• Participating in College-organised activities
• Taking part in activities run by our on-site clubs
• Attending events in the Auditorium

Unfortunately, in recent weeks, there have been instances of anti-social and unsafe behaviour after hours on College property. While the majority of our community does the right thing, a small number of individuals have caused disruption and acted in ways that are not acceptable in our community.

We are asking parents and caregivers to speak with their children about the importance of respecting school grounds and the people who use them, and to reinforce that being on site outside of the times above is not permitted. If you become aware of any after-hours activity on our grounds, please contact the College or, if urgent, the police.

Together, we can help maintain a safe, welcoming and respectful environment for all who use our facilities.

• Child Safeguarding Policy
• Marist Child Safe Adult Code of Conduct

Mr Michael Chiera

VICE PRINCIPAL

Dear Newman College Families,

Welcome back to Term 3! A great occasion as our PK to Year 2 students, staff and parents moved over to the Lavalla campus on the first day of this term. Thank you to all staff for the work they achieved over the break to have everything ready and running for our students. I also thank parents for their support of the move. So many families commented on the facilities and the warmth of the welcome. New students and families started their Newman College journey this term and I hope they are feeling settled and a part of the Family Spirit.

Emil and The Detectives plus Catholic Performing Arts Festival

Congratulations to the Arts team, Marist Auditorium team and the talented students who performed Emil and the Detectives on Thursday. Their last performance is tonight, Friday. The opening performance was fantastic and showcased the further development of the Arts at Newman College.

We are in the season of the Catholic Performing Arts Festival and Over 400 students are performing from our College over the next 6 weeks. Best of luck to our orchestras, ensembles, soloists, artists, dancers and actors. Following the Catholic Performing Arts season, we will host fellow Marist School, Sacred Heart College, Adelaide, for the Marist Music Exchange. What a great term to celebrate everything to do with our Arts and then lead into Term 4 events with Arts Week and the Dance Showcase, Art Exhibition and the final Music Night.

Celebrating Academic Success

On the Marcellin Campus (Secondary), we will be holding our first Celebration Assembly for Term 3. This assembly focuses on Semester 1 academic high achievement and sits with the beginning of Year Academic Assembly and end of Year Awards Night, as the most prestigious of academic celebrations in the College. We are really looking forward to recognising this achievement alongside the students’ parents who have been invited to the event.

Planting for the Future

Today, a group of Year 6 and Year 12 Student Leaders planted over 200 native plants and trees on the Tuscany Way embankment. This is the next stage of the planting program that began in 2023, and we thank the City of Stirling for the donation of such important plants and trees to support corridors of green for native animal habitats. In a few weeks, staff will also be planting another 300 plants as a part of their service program.

100 Days of School

What a great delight to visit Pre-Primary on Thursday to celebrate the fun of 100 days at school. We all enjoyed dressing up like Centenarians to celebrate their 100^th day. Pre-Primary students kindly reminded me that I was closer to 100 than them, as I paraded my ‘aged’ attire. A great laugh with the students and staff!

Newman Hearts Winter Edition

The second edition of Newman Hearts has been distributed electronically to families and the community. This publication is growing and doing a great job of providing more stories and photos of the great engagement of Newman College students and alumni. I hope you enjoy the read.

Your Support

We have significant College events coming up in the weeks ahead. Assumption Day Mass and Fete, Marcellin (Secondary) Guild Athletics Carnival and Lavalla (Primary) Athletics Carnival. While I do not really need to remind primary students that they need to attend these events, I do have to remind secondary students that these are compulsory days to attend (excluding those Year 11-12 students who are required at TAFE for these days). With a few weeks to go before the events, I ask you to discuss at home the compulsory nature of such days. Thank you in advance.

Wishing all Newman College Families a great fortnight ahead.

Mr Andrew Watson

PRINCIPAL