Teaching & Learning – Term 1 Week 8

Jenni Vile on 27/03/2025

Marcellin Homework Club

Homework Club runs weekly in the St John Henry Newman Learning Hub (Level 1) from 3.15 – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday. Homework Club is a place where students can come to study, collaborate with their peers and complete homework or unfinished classwork. We are excited to announce that there are now eight Homework Club tutors working across Monday-Thursday. Most Homework Club Tutors are recent Newman College graduates and are all studying at university. This is in addition to our dedicated specialist teachers. You can access the updated Homework Club roster here.

Parents are kindly reminded to please present to the library reception when collecting your children from Homework Club and refrain from accessing the JHN Learning Hub in line with College’s child safeguarding procedures.

Marcellin Student Learning Conversations – Tuesday 29 April

In keeping with the College’s 2025 Annual School Improvement Plan’s strategic priority to further improve student learning outcomes and growth, parent-teacher interviews scheduled for Tuesday 29 April have been rebranded as Student Learning Conversations. In preparation for Student Learning Conversations, students will be reflecting on their learning late Term One to ensure they are prepared to have meaningful conversations with their teachers and parents/guardians, articulating their celebrations and aspirations for their learning moving into Term Two. This small change is a proactive step in increasing student voice and agency as supported by research finding that achievement and engagement are higher at schools that allow students to voice their opinions in decision-making about their education.

Students must attend their Student Learning Conversations (both online and in person) in their academic uniform.

Oral Presentations

Newman College strives to create inclusive environments that address the diverse needs of all students, including those with diagnosed mental health disabilities. The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA)’s Equitable Access Policy underscores the importance of ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their abilities.

In keeping with SCSA’s Equitable Access to Assessment Policy, students wishing to access alternatives to oral presentations must provide to the College diagnostic evidence from a Clinical Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Paediatrician stating their condition and associated F code, for example, Generalised Anxiety Disorder F41.1, and requesting accommodations for oral assessments be implemented for this condition. This documentation will be shared with the Leader of Learning Support to action a Curriculum Adjustment Plan and relevant assessment accommodations. A reasonable period of time between receiving the documentation and initiating accommodations will be observed, this may be up to a week. Such documentation will be valid for up to 24 months.

Mrs Sarah Pagett

ACTING DEPUTY PRINCIPAL TEACHING & LEARNING PK-12

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 10

Try-A-Trade applications open

The Try-A-Trade program provides students with an opportunity to ‘have a go’ at various trades such as bricklaying, stone masonry, ceramic tiling, solid plastering, wall and ceiling lining, painting and decorating and carpentry in a real trade training environment. It is a three-day program that runs from either the Clarkson or Balga campus of North Metropolitan TAFE. Please note that the trades above are the only ones available from the Try-A-Trade Program.

If interested in applying, please contact Mr Farley.

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 11

WACE (secondary graduation) requirements

In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.

In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:

  • Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
  • Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
  • Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
  • Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.

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

  • 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/

Bricklaying free course

The Bricklaying Job Ready Program is a FREE 4-week course designed for students eager to begin their journey in bricklaying. It offers the students a white card and experience in the bricklaying industry.

Course Dates: 1st Semester 2025:

  • Start date 5 May – North Metro TAFE Clarkson
  • Start date 2 June – South Metropolitan TAFE Thornlie

Apply NOW: Bricklaying job ready program | HIA

New Electrical pre-apprenticeship course

The College of Electrical Training is offering an Electrical pre-apprenticeship course (Certificate II Electrotechnology), commencing Semester 2. To be successful in your application, students will need good grades in Maths, Science, English and also NAPLAN.

Further information is available at this link, and please contact me if you wish to apply.

Future Female Health Leaders Program

The Future Health Leaders Program is designed to inspire female high school students to enter a career in health and medical research, innovation and life sciences. The program will bring together twelve Year 11 science students from across Australia for a full-day event in Canberra in August 2025 to:

  • Showcase the diversity of career pathways in health and medical research
  • Inspire a passion for a career in health and medical research
  • Meet with exceptional female leaders in research, education, industry and government
  • Get some hands-on experience in world-class science facilities

Information and applications here: https://researchaustralia.org/events/future-health-leaders-program/

Defence Force Work Experience Opportunities

Army

Navy

Air Force

Pathways and Careers Information: Year 12

WACE (secondary graduation) requirements

In Year 11 and 12, students are progressing towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), otherwise known as their secondary graduation.

In order to achieve their WACE, students need to meet certain academic targets across Year 11 and 12. These are:

  • Demonstrate the minimum standard of literacy and numeracy (either in Year 9 NAPLAN or in Year 10-12 OLNA).
  • Be enrolled in English / Literature in Year 11 and 12.
  • Be enrolled in at least 1 ‘List B’ (Maths / Science / Sport / Technology) subject.
  • Achieve at least 14 C grades, with at least 6 C grades in Year 12 subjects.

University Early Offer Information

Please see below for the latest available Early Offer information.

Early Offers will open on 3 June 2025. Prior to this date, all Year 12 students will be provided with information about how to access the TISC system and enter preferences.

Curtin UniversityNo details as yet.  
Edith Cowan UniversityFull 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 UniversityNo details as yet.  
Notre Dame UniversityFull 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 WANo details as yet.  

University information

Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry in 2026?

All students who wish to enrol in Medicine or Dentistry in 2025 (including Assured Pathway at UWA) will need to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year.

Please see below for some important dates:

  • 4 March 2025:            UCAT bookings open
  • 16 May 2025:              Deadline to book your UCAT for 2024
  • 11 June 2025: Deadline if you need to cancel your UCAT booking
  • 1 July 2025:                UCAT testing begins
  • 5 August 2025:          Last test date
  • September 2025:       Results available

You can check https://www.ucat.edu.au/ for more information, tips and practice tests.

Also, students applying for Medicine at Curtin University are required to sit the CASPER Test. CASPER scores are valid only for the next available admissions year, so applicants should only complete the test in the year immediately preceding their planned year of admission.

The CASPER Test is held nationally and is sat online from home. Applicants are responsible for making their own arrangements to register for the CASPER Test.

You can find more information about this, and book your test, here: https://acuityinsights.app/casper/

UWA Medical entry handbook here (for Assured Pathway): https://www.uwa.edu.au/study/-/media/uwafs/docs/course-guides/2025/uwa-2025-hms-admissions-guide-web.pdf

Curtin Medical entry handbook here: https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/5804HS_Medicine-Admissions-Guide-2025_web-updated.pdf

Notre Dame Medicine program information is here: https://www.notredame.edu.au/programs/school-of-medicine/postgraduate/doctor-of-medicine-wa

University scholarships

Curtin UniversitySearch scholarships | Curtin University, Perth, Australia  
Edith Cowan University (ECU)ECU | Overview : Scholarships  
Murdoch UniversityScholarship finder (murdoch.edu.au)  
Notre Dame UniversityFind a Scholarship | Notre Dame  
University of Western Australia (UWA)The University of Western Australia : Scholarships (uwa.edu.au)  
Christian Leaders Scholarshiphttps://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 Work Experience Opportunities

    Army

    Navy

    Air Force

    UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS

    EVENTDATELINK
    UWA Open Day30 Marchhttps://www.uwa.edu.au/open-day
    Career Conversations: Free WA Government events for students and families1 April (Wembley)https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1355579
    Career Conversations: Free WA Government events for students and families2 April (Bentley)https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1356450
    Murdoch University Open Day5 Aprilhttps://www.murdoch.edu.au/study/open-day
    Curtin University Open Day6 Aprilhttps://www.curtin.edu.au/open-day/
    Sound and Engineering College Information Night16 Aprilhttps://sae.edu.au/event/perth-info-night/
    Engineering Open Evening (ECU Joondalup)1 Mayhttps://www.trybooking.com/CYPLT
    ECU Open Day (Mt Lawley)4 Mayhttps://www.ecu.edu.au/open-day/overview
    Perth Careers Expo15-18 Mayhttps://www.careers-expo.com.au/
    Notre Dame Open Day24 Mayhttps://events.nd.edu.au/open-day-freo-2025
    Year 10 Information Evening (ECU Joondalup)27 Mayhttps://www.trybooking.com/CZAMR
    Teaching degrees information evening (ECU)3 Junehttps://www.trybooking.com/CZAMY
    Engineering Information Evening (ECU)4 Junehttps://www.trybooking.com/CYPMK
    Year 9 and 10 Parent Information Evening (Murdoch University)4 Junehttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/year-9-10-parent-supporters-information-evening-tickets-1232500053839?aff=oddtdtcreator?aff=oddtdtcreator
    Year 11 and 12 Parent Information Evening (Murdoch University)4 Junehttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/year-11-12-parent-supporters-information-evening-tickets-1229599558379?aff=oddtdtcreator?aff=oddtdtcreator
    Parent Information Evening for Year 12 students (ECU)5 Junehttps://www.trybooking.com/CZCDR
    Psychology Information Evening (ECU)10 Junehttps://www.trybooking.com/CZMLH
    Newman College Careers Expo and Year 10 Parent Evening24 June Marist Auditorium3.30pm to 4.30pm:         Yr 11/12 Careers Expo 5.00pm to 6.00pm:         Yr 10 Careers & Subject Expo 6.00pm to 6.45pm:         Yr 10 Family Info Session
    WAAPA Information Evening 29 Julyhttps://www.trybooking.com/CZAMD
    Engineering Information Evening (ECU)5 Septemberhttps://www.trybooking.com/CYPND
       

    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/

    Mr Justin Farley

    LEARNING AREA COORDINATOR PATHWAYS