今日吃瓜

Newman News Term 4 Week 4: From the Director of Mission and Catholic Identity

Jo Dunn on 05/11/2021

Key Dates 鈥� Next fortnight

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All Saints and All Souls Day

The week began听with听November 1听and 2, where in the Catholic Tradition we celebre All Saints and All Souls Day.听Pope Francis reminds us that听鈥淪aints are not听super听people听who are born perfect, but rather ordinary people who follow God with all their heart鈥�. An important reminder that all of us can be saints in the way we choose to live.

All Souls Day is an opportunity to remember the people in our lives who have died and the important role they played in our formation.听For the month of November,听a prayer table has been set in the Chapel that will allow staff, students,听and families to write the names of their loved ones and place it in our听bowl. This bowl will be offered up听on Thursday morning Community Mass, where we will remember those听special people in the lives of our community.

Socktober听for Catholic Mission听

Staff and students across the life of the College have participated in the annual 鈥淪ocktober鈥� celebrations.听鈥淪ocktober鈥� is an annual event initiated by Catholic Mission.听This year fundraising and advocacy has听a focus in Thailand where the Good Shepherd Sisters are supporting vulnerable families by providing for the nutritional, medicinal and educational needs of young children at their Kindergarten centre in Bangkok. Click听here听to听access听more听information听about 鈥淪ocktober鈥� and how听Catholic Mission continues to support听the most vulnerable in our global community.

It was听a picture of colour on Friday morning as staff and students wore their colourful and crazy socks. Lavalla students听played a soccer match against staff, where staff were 1-0 victors and Marian students lined up to shoot the听handmade balls at Mrs听McClue, Miss Anderson and Mr Martino.听Year 8 students at Marcellin participated in听a soccer competition with听Brigid听winning the Boys competition and听Thomas More听winning the听Girls competition.

Thank you to our families, staff and students for听living out the Catholic Social Teaching听of 鈥榩referential option for the poor鈥�, where we put the听needs of the poor and vulnerable at the centre.

Altar Server Training听

Students have been training to be Altar Servers within the life of our College and their Parish.听Training has taken place in the Chapel, where students have reflected on the purpose of serving, the role of the Altar Server and听the importance of this ministry. We look forward to commissioning all听students at next Thursday 11 November community Mass.

Marist Global Network听

Over three days, the Marist Institute launched its Marist Global Network of schools which 今日吃瓜 is proud to be connected. Our College had a special role in creating a video that captures how we as a Marist community are connected to this global family. This network offers an exciting opportunity for staff, students and families as we continue to consider our place in the world and how we through our Family Spirit, can follow in the way of Mary, to make Jesus Christ known and loved.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Network, please head to this website.

Thursday morning Mass

Our Thursday morning Mass continues to grow in support from our families and听students. All are welcome to attend Thursday from 8.10am. Mass听concludes by 8.40am. The next 2 weeks, will be hosted by听Marcellin and Year 4, followed by Mackillop and Year 3. We are also excited to be welcoming some of our Year 2鈥檚 to these celebrations. All families are welcome at this Eucharistic celebration each week.

Newman News Term 4 Week 4: From the Deputy Principal Secondary

Jo Dunn on 05/11/2021

The exam season is now in full swing with the commencement of Year 12 ATAR exams this week and Year 11 Semester Two exams next week.

The exam period can often be time a doubt and worry for both students, parents, and guardians. Below are a few practical tips for parents and guardians to help their children survive the exam season.

  1. Help them to keep perspective: Discourage conversations that focus on 鈥榃hat if I fail?鈥� or 鈥榃hat if my mark isn鈥檛 good enough?鈥� Try to help them focus on what is happening now and what they can achieve now. Mindfulness and Guided Meditations can be a great resource and there are plenty available on iTunes or YouTube.
  2. Try not to nag: This can be difficult, especially if it seems they are trying to avoid their study. Help your child build in breaks and social time into their study plan, that way they don鈥檛 feel as though you are monitoring their time.
  3. Keep them fed & encourage exercise: Ensure that your child has access to plenty of healthy foods or show your support by making them their favourite meal. Exercise can help to provide a fresh perspective and can revitalise a tired child. A walk with the dog, a swim or a run can make a big difference.
  4. Promote sleep: ensure that your child is getting enough sleep. Fatigue can have a detrimental effect on the brain processes, especially memory. Students will perform better bright and alert for their exams.
  5. Make yourself available to help: Whether it is quizzing them on Human Biology concepts, driving them to an exam or timing them while they complete a practice exam 鈥� it all helps!

I wish all our Year 11 and 12 ATAR students and their families all the best for the exam period!

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Year 7 鈥� 11 Assembly:听

I met with all Year 7 鈥� 11 students during PCG on Thursday to address some concerns around damage to school property and litter on the school grounds. Unfortunately, students have recently damaged changerooms, bathrooms and furniture. I have also noticed an increase in litter around the College grounds after recess and lunch. It is disappointing behaviour and not reflective of the students at the College. Students have been asked to show respect for the College by ensuring that they pick up after themselves and I am pleased to say I have seen a big improvement already. I encourage families to reinforce this message to their children this weekend.

Extended PCG 鈥� Week 4听

Year 8

On Wednesday during Extended PCG the Year 8 students participated in the 鈥�2021 Year 8 Squad Games.鈥� Each student competed individually, on behalf of their Guild, to be the last one standing.

The first game was a Guild Vs. Guild Rock, Paper, Scissors 鈥榯ug-of-war鈥� which saw four guilds eliminated at the end of this round. The next game saw the remaining students face-off in 1-on-1 balance games and once again, half of the Year 8s were eliminated. Eventually, two finalists emerged, Andre (CH08) and Jack B (CA08).These two boys had the hopes of their PCG riding on their shoulders as they competed for the major prize 鈥� a catered lunch of their choosing for their entire PCG! The final game was an abbreviated version of Minute to Win It 鈥楳ovin鈥� on up鈥� and the crowd (made up of the eliminated contestants) was buzzing in anticipation!

In the end, Jack鈥檚 quick hands guided him to a narrow victory over Andre! A huge thanks must go to the PCG teachers who were excellent in their roles of supporting their PCGs and acting as judges/officials/referees throughout the competition. Until next year鈥�

Year 11

Year 11s finished the term with a reflection on the bitter and sweet experiences that have made up 2021. They were encouraged to recognise the importance of finding time to be still in the busyness of life and consider what they will bring as leaders of the College in 2022.

This was also an opportunity for College Principal, Mr John Finneran to address the听students听to听congratulate them on their growth and achievements听throughout 2021.

Guild Representatives

Our 2022 Guild Representative Nomination Process is underway. Students who have nominated for Guild Representative participated in group interviews with members of the 2022 Year 12 Student Leadership Team. The standard of applicants this year is high and we look forward to announcing the successful candidates at the end of the term.

Year 7 2022 Transition Workshop

Last Tuesday the 2022 Year 7s joined us for an afternoon workshop. Our Year 10 Peer Mentors and Guild Coordinators assisted in the running of the afternoon, which included afternoon tea and 鈥楪etting to Know You鈥� activities. Our final workshop is on Tuesday 16 November. The focus will be 鈥楪etting to Know the School,鈥� where learn to use their lock and practice using a timetable to get around the College.

Production Camp

Next week the lead actors of the 2022 College Production,听Charlie and the Chocolate Factory听cast will participate in an overnight Production Camp at Peel Manor House. Our Years 3 鈥� 5 lead students will attend a day program. We are looking forward to seeing the progress made at the camp!

Year 10 EDGE Barista Course

Next Tuesday and Wednesday, students from the Year 10 EDGE program will attend Barista Course Training at Fremantle Baristas. This opportunity will enable our students to be trained as a barista to not only support their future employment but also enhance their pathway forward. These students will be able to practice and refine their skills in the Newman Caf茅 in 2022.

Year 11 Semester 2 Exams

The Year 11 Semester 2 Exam Timetable can be found here. Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Examination Rules and Procedures before their first exam. All Year 11 Students will be required to attend the Year 7 鈥� 11 Awards Assembly on Thursday 25 November.

 

Careers and Pathways Update

Contact details:

Justin Farley
Pathways听 Coordinator听
pathways@newman.wa.edu.au
Tel. 9204 9457

Alastair MacNeill
VET Coordinator
vet@newman.wa.edu.au
Tel. 9204 9415

Year 10

Subject Selection for Year 11, 2022

The College is currently constructing the timetable for Year 11, 2022, based on student subject selections. Later in Term 3, Year 10 students will be advised of their subjects for Year 11.

Summer job opportunities

Students interested in job opportunities over the summer holidays might like to check the employment listings at:

Year 11

C grade credits for work experience

Students who have completed more than 55 hours of work experience this year can receive credit for this in the form of additional C grades towards their WACE (secondary graduation). Please check with Mr Farley if you would like to do this.

Are you looking for an apprenticeship or traineeship?

If you are looking to begin your career as an apprentice or trainee, the 2022 Apprentice Intake Guide has been released. This guide has hundreds of job opportunities from businesses looking for apprentices/trainees in many different industries.

You can find the guide .

Plumbing apprenticeship

A former Newman student (who now runs a plumbing and gas business) would like to take on a Newman student as an apprentice. Please see Mr Farley if interested in this opportunity.

Air-conditioning apprenticeship

We have a Newman family who own a large commercial air-conditioning installation business, and they would like to employ a Newman student as an apprentice. Please see Mr Farley if interested in this opportunity.

There is also another Scarborough-based air-conditioning business looking for a possible apprentice. Please see Mr Farley if interested.

Christmas casual work

Westcoast Hi-Fi Osborne Park is looking for a student to work as a casual over the Christmas period with the possibility of an on-going position for the right candidate.

Please contact Victor on 9443 5553 or email him at osbornepark@westcoast-hifi.com.au if interested.

Summer job opportunities

Students interested in job opportunities over the summer holidays might like to check the employment listings at:

Year 12

University applications open (TISC)

As of 19 April, Year 12s can apply for a place at University in 2022. In Term 3, all Year 12s will be provided with detailed information on how to apply via TISC.

There is no rush to apply and students will not miss out on a place at University. It is better to take your time and think carefully about the right course for you.

Closing dates are听30 September听(for Medicine/Dentistry) and听21 December听(all other courses).

TAFE applications open for 2022

If you would like to study at TAFE next year, please note the following dates for applications:

路听听听听听听 Applications open on Monday 6 September

路听听听听听听 Applications close on Friday 3 December

To apply, visit https://www.fulltimecourses.tafe.wa.edu.au/, select your desired course, and follow the links to apply.

 

ATAR Examination Timetables

The timetable for the 2021 ATAR examinations has been published, and can be accessed at:

Year 12 students and families are reminded that all students enrolled in ATAR courses must attend, and make a genuine attempt at, the ATAR examinations. Failure to do so will result in that subject not counting towards your ATAR and/or WACE (graduation).

 

Plumbing apprenticeship

A former Newman student (who now runs a plumbing and gas business) would like to take on a Newman student as an apprentice. Please see Mr Farley if interested in this opportunity.

 

Are you looking for an apprenticeship or traineeship?

If you are looking to begin your career as an apprentice or trainee, the 2022 Apprentice Intake Guide has been released. This guide has hundreds of job opportunities from businesses looking for apprentices/trainees in many different industries.

You can find the guide

Air-conditioning apprenticeship

We have a Newman family who own a large commercial air-conditioning installation business, and they would like to employ a Newman student as an apprentice. Please see Mr Farley if interested in this opportunity.

 

C grade credits for work experience

Students who have completed more than 55 hours of work experience this year can receive credit for this in the form of additional C grades towards their WACE (secondary graduation). Please check with Mr Farley if you would like to do this.

 

Post-school casual work

The College鈥檚 book supplier (West Books) is looking for casual workers for their warehouse. Work is available throughout the Term 4 / summer holiday period for immediate start. If interested, please contact Julie: Julie@westbooks.com.au

 

Information for school leavers and parents

Families and students may find these recent publications useful:

路听听听听听听 鈥淵our Career: What鈥檚 next for you?鈥�

路听听听听听听 鈥淲hat鈥檚 next for your child?鈥�

路听听听听听听 Year 12 Information Handbooks

o听听 Part I (General Information):

o听听 Part 2 (Examinations):

 

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS

Engineering and Technology Evening
8 November

ECU Joondalup

Business and Law Evening

22 November
ECU Joondalup

Creative Futures Evening
8 December
SAE Perth

UWA Application Help Day
19 December
UWA

Newman News Term 4 Week 4: From the Leader of Primary

Jo Dunn on 05/11/2021

If you are like me, you will have rejoiced wholly and completely in the news of the safe rescue of Cleo Smith this week. I never thought I would be the type of person to become so emotionally involved in something outside of my own personal world, and yet like many people, I could not help but shed a tear at the wonderful news that she would be reunited with her family. I think this struck a chord with so many people, because within Cleo鈥檚 story, we could all see our own children. My message to students at our morning gathering this week was simple 鈥� go home and hug your Mum and Dad. Tell them you love them and tell them often. We never know what every new day will bring in our world, and moments or stories like this have a way of bringing everything into perspective.

Sometimes we grumble and groan or frustrate each other, but at the end of the day we also love each other too, and we need to take the time to share this with each other and share it often. I am sure there were many students who get an听extra tight squeeze from Mum and Dad this week.

Key Dates 鈥� Next fortnight

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Arts Festival听

Last Wednesday we welcomed all families from across the College to our PK-12 Arts Festival held in the Maris Auditorium. It was amazing to see so many examples of beautiful artwork right across the all the years of our school 鈥� very inspiring for our younger students indeed. What I enjoyed most though, was watching the faces of our younger students, especially when they spotted their artwork, taking photos with Mum and Dad, beaming with pride about their achievements. Another highlight of the evening was the intimate space created by our solo and small group musicians who were playing at the entrance to the Auditorium seating. It was so beautiful to see the smiles on their faces as they played to a very receptive and respectful audience. It encouraged me to share this with all staff and students the next day 鈥� to find the joy in life and celebrate these moments as much as possible.

Socktober

Last Friday, students all over the school wore their brightest and colourful socks to take part in听Socktober听for Mission month听鈥� an event that听encourages students across Australia to kick goals on and off the pitch to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children in Thailand and around the world. Under the guidance of Mrs Short, our听mini-Marists听collected plastic bags, tape, and string to make their own soccer balls, just as听kids in Thailand would do. They played some games with some of our younger students across the week, culminating in a staff vs听students听game on Friday afternoon. Against all odds, and despite fitness levels that would fail to reach even the most minimum of standards, the teachers reigned supreme winning 1-0.

We owe a big听thanks for Mrs Short and our听mini-Marists听for their efforts over the week, and to听all of听our students who took part in the day so enthusiastically

Year 6 Family Life Incursion听

On Monday of last week, students from Year 6 gathered separately as boys and girls to attend the 鈥楤ecoming a Man/Becoming a Woman鈥� presentation from the Catholic听Marriage & Fertility Services. This is a part of both their Health and Religious Education learning. Students spent time connecting with their own story of听life and听exploring听the changes that create both physical and emotional change. They learned about the听reproductive听systems, and how to care for themselves and others physically and emotionally. Students were encouraged to form healthy relationships with others, and to communicate openly with their parents. This was an important learning experience for students, and it was great to see so many students attend with a positive and mature outlook.

Well听done to听all of听our students for taking part.

 

Year 4 Excursion 鈥� Child vs Wild听

Last week our Year 4 students endured some听rainy听weather as they embarked on their excursion to King鈥檚 Park to take part in the 鈥楥hild vs Wild鈥� learning experience. Students learned about the fragility and harshness of the Australian bush,听as well听as听the听importance听of respecting and protecting our natural environment, while learning how to explore it safely.听The program also introduced students to bush skills, with activities such as shelter building, finding drinking water, and delivering simple first aid. By all accounts, students had a wonderful time听even听if the rain听did听dampen things a little!

Mathletics 1,000,000 point party!听

This afternoon, the 3 Red class celebrated the amazing achievement of reaching 1,000,000 points in Mathletics this year with a pizza lunch and party. This was a great achievement from the class, as students had to work as a team throughout the year to achieve their goal. A number of certificates were awarded to those students who听 done especially well over the year. A special mention must go to the top 3 mathletes from 3 Red – Leo Goggin, Julian Cameron, and Joel Costley who were also the top 3 mathletes across the school. It was great to celebrate such a fine achievement with the class today!

Year 7 Transition Workshops听

On the 26 of October, future 2022 Year 7鈥檚 had their first ever transition workshop in preparation for entering high school next year. Mr Martino and Mrs Pastorelli welcomed听all听the听Lavalla听and听new students to the Marcellin Campus. The Year 7鈥檚听were听split into听eight听groups which were turned out to be their guilds,听and听then taken to do social activities such as:听question and听answer,听create听your听own听handshake and听a whole group social activity. The activities were run by the Year 10 and 11 peer听leaders听group. The Year 7鈥檚 left happy, after creating new friendships with peers from other schools, and we are looking forward to our second workshop which is coming up soon.

Isabella听Crisona听& Clancy Boss 鈥� 6 Blue听

Swimming Lessons听

All students听will be participating in daily swimming lessons from鈥疢onday 15听November鈥痷ntil鈥疶hursday 25鈥疦ovember. The swimming lessons are conducted by qualified swimming instructors provided by Newman Swimming Club.听Lessons听for Lavalla students听have been scheduled between鈥�9.20am听and听11.55am.

Please avoid making external appointments for your child during these lesson times:

 

Parents are not permitted within the swimming pool area during lessons.

Equipment鈥��

鈥婼tudents will require the following:

  • School bathers鈥��& rash shirt (compulsory)
  • Rash Shirt
  • 骋辞驳驳濒别蝉鈥�(辞辫迟颈辞苍补濒)
  • Towel
  • Thongs
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimming Bag / Waterproof bag for wet items

今日吃瓜 Bathers and Rash鈥疭hirts鈥痑re available鈥痜or purchase鈥痜rom the College Uniform Shop.
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PLEASE ENSURE ALL BELONGINGS ARE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.鈥��

Students are welcome to wear their sports uniform for the duration of swimming lessons.

Please direct any questions to your child’s classroom teacher.

Christmas Carols Evening 鈥� SAVE THE DATE听

 

Newman News Term 4 Week 4: From the Leader of Early Childhood

Jo Dunn on 05/11/2021

It is hard to believe听that听we are almost at the mid-way point of Term 4 and before we know it, the听2021听school year will be over.听It听is听at this听time of听the听year when听a听lot of thought and consideration is given to听ensure听a smooth and successful transition for staff and students听into听the听new school year.

The听upcoming听Kindergarten Orientation听(Monday 15 November)听forms part of these transitions,听as we welcome听a new cohort of students听into what will be听a听14-year journey at听Newman听College. I听am always excited to听greet听our new Kindergarten students, many of whom I听had the pleasure of听initially meeting听during their enrolment interview.听It is an exciting time for these students and their families;听and as teachers, we are always grateful that parents trust us with the care and development of their most precious assets.听Teaching is an occupation where every day brings听with it something to听celebrate听and听important moments听to remember, with the听first day of school always being听high on the list of special听memories听to hold tight to.

Key Dates 鈥� Next fortnight

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Pre-Primary Green Assembly听

Pre-Primary Green entertained and dazzled us听at last Friday鈥檚听assembly, where they re-enacted their Talk4Writing text 鈥淲e are going on a donkey hunt鈥�, followed by a very lively rendition of the song 鈥淲onky Donkey鈥�.听There were lots of laughs to be shared, whilst听parents and students听appreciated all the hard work that听Pre-Primary Green students听have been undertaking听during their听English听lessons.

Brownes Dairy Incursion听

Our Year 2 students were lucky enough to have a visit from Brownes Dairy this week, to learn about farming and dairy. The incursion linked to the Unit鈥檚 Science program on Food Technology. Each student (and many teachers too) had the opportunity to milk Belinda the Brownes Dairy cow. Everyone was very impressed with how well-behaved 鈥淐urly-Sue鈥� the farmers dog was, as she sat beside Belinda and kept watch.

Also – each student received a yoghurt and choc-milk to enjoy at the end of the incursion.

Socktober听Day听

Thank you to all families who supported our听Socktober听Catholic Mission Day last Friday. There was a large assortment of crazy, loud socks on display across the Campus.听After lunch, our Year 1 and 2 students competed in a 鈥淪occer goal kick鈥� competition using soccer balls made by our Mini-Marist students using plastic bags.

The aim of this activity was to raise awareness amongst our students of the poverty of children in Thailand, who do not have access to the same resources and equipment that they have. Mr Martino and Ms Anderson were goal keepers, but听it鈥檚 fair to say that the students gave them a pretty good workout!

Telethon Speech and Hearing Loud Shirt Day听

At last Friday鈥檚 assembly we were fortunate to hear Emily Siew (2R) and Oliver Webb (1R) present their Telethon Speech and Hearing 鈥淧ower of Speech鈥� presentations.听听Emily told us all about her dream home and Ollie shared information about his family. Everyone was incredibly impressed with the effort they put into their presentations and their courage at standing in front of all the students and families to present their speech.

Thank you to the Siew family who organised a cupcake stall before school, which raised $500 towards Telethon Speech and Hearing鈥檚 Loud Shirt Day fundraiser.

 

Swimming Lessons听

Students in Years鈥�1鈥痶o鈥�2鈥痺ill be participating in daily swimming lessons from鈥�Monday 15鈥� November鈥痷ntil鈥疶hursday 25鈥疦ovember. The swimming lessons are conducted by qualified swimming instructors provided by Newman Swimming Club. Lessons have been scheduled between鈥�12.30pm and鈥�2.25pm. Please avoid making external appointments for your child during these lesson times:

Parents are not permitted within the swimming pool area during lessons.

Equipment鈥��
鈥�
Students will require the following:

  • Bathers
  • Rash Shirt鈥�(compulsary)
  • 骋辞驳驳濒别蝉鈥�(辞辫迟颈辞苍补濒)
  • Towel
  • Thongs
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimming Bag / Waterproof bag for wet items

今日吃瓜 Bathers and Rash鈥疭hirts鈥�(optional for Year 1 and 2 students)鈥痑re available鈥痜or purchase鈥痜rom the College Uniform Shop.

PLEASE ENSURE ALL BELONGINGS ARE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.鈥��

Students must arrive to school in their sports鈥痷niform鈥�(Newman Blue Polo or Faction polo shirt).鈥疧nce they return to the campus from their鈥痵wimming鈥痩esson, they will be given the opportunity to change back into their uniform.

Please direct any questions to your child’s classroom teacher.

Christmas Carols Evening听鈥� SAVE THE DATE听

Newman News Term 4 Week 4: From the Vice Principal

Jo Dunn on 05/11/2021

Key Dates 鈥� next fortnight

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Learning Support Audit听

Associate Professor Dianne Chambers, a well-respected author, presenter, and lecturer from the University of Notre Dame, conducted an audit this year of our Learning and Education Support structures, processes and policies. We now have her report, and we look forward to planning the enaction of the recommendations as a priority in the near future. The executive summary can be found below. If you are interested in hearing more about the report findings, please contact me directly via lucie.mcclory@newman.wa.edu.au听

Executive Summary听

The review of learning and education support at 今日吃瓜 was undertaken as part of a regular review of processes and provisions offered at the school to support students with additional needs and disabilities. The remit for the researcher was to gather data by way of interviews with key stakeholders (leadership, teachers), examination of documents (policy, job descriptions and planning formats) and through focus group interviews (parents and students). These data were collected over the period of one month and provided an overview of the learning and education support services offered at 今日吃瓜 and the perception of these services by key stakeholders.

The results from analysing the data are presented in aggregated form to ensure any one individual was not identified, although most who provided information were not concerned about their voices being heard (and welcomed this approach). The results indicated that there were many staff at the college who were exemplary听in regards to听their support of students with additional needs and disabilities, and that these staff should be highly valued by the college and their knowledge shared with all staff.

There were a number of areas identified that could be strengthened including: teacher expectations; planning; behavioural approach; role clarification; funding; communication; and training. Each of these areas are discussed in relation to measures that can be taken to improve processes at the college. There are four main recommendations that the researcher suggests are most critical for the college to consider. These are:

  • Clarification of roles in the diversity team and employment of additional learning support personnel.
  • Examination of behavioural expectations and consequences, including development of strategies to address anxiety across the college.
  • Provide additional training for teachers in providing reasonable adjustments in the classroom.
  • Communicate any changes/directions in the college clearly to parents.

It is hoped that these recommendations will assist the college in strengthening its use of evidence-based practices to support students with disabilities across all campuses and to ensure consistency in approaches taken.

2022 Term Dates听听

Term 1听

  • Staff听commence: Tuesday 25 January
  • Students听commence: K-6, 7 &听12,听and New Students听–听Monday 31 January
  • Students听commence: Years 8 鈥� 11听students-听Tuesday 01 February
  • Pupil Free Day 鈥� Labour Day听(Public Holiday)听–听Monday 7 March
  • Term听concludes for staff and students: Friday 8 April

Term 2

  • Pupil Free Day听鈥� Anzac Day: Monday 25 April
  • Students听commence: PK-12听students听– Tuesday 26 April
  • Pupil Free Day 鈥� WA Day (Public Holiday)听鈥� Monday 6 June
  • Term听concludes听for staff and students: Friday 1 July

Term 3听

  • Pupil Free Day听鈥� Staff Faith Formation Day: Monday 18 July
  • Pupil Free Day听鈥� K-12 Parent/Student/Teacher Interviews: Tuesday 19 July
  • Students听commence: PK-12听students听鈥� Wednesday 20 July
  • Pupil Free Day听鈥� Staff Professional Learning: Friday 12 August
  • Pupil Free Day听鈥� CEWA Faith Day: Monday 15 August
  • Term concludes for Y12 students: Thursday 22 September
  • Term concludes for staff and students PK-11: Friday 23 September

Term 4听

  • Pupil Free Day听鈥� Staff听Professional Learning: Monday 10 October
  • Students commence: PK-12听students听鈥� Tuesday 11 October
  • Term concludes for Y11 students: Thursday 24 November
  • Term concludes for听Y10 students:听Friday 02 December
  • Term concludes for听PK-9听students: Thursday 8 December
  • Staff Professional Learning: Friday 9 December
  • Staff Professional Learning: Monday听12 December

 

Booklists and BYODD (Bring Your Own Dedicated Device) Info听

The College has partnered with Winthrop Australia to provide a comprehensive educational bundle for designated devices for our students:
Years听3听鈥撎�6:听
Years 7 鈥� 12:

Any queries can be directed to Mr Tom Brajdic, Leader of ICT鈥� tom.brajdic@newman.wa.edu.au听

OfficeMax will provide resources for the learning and teaching program across the College in 2022. Details of booklists will be shared with families in the weeks ahead. Secondary student booklists will include the pre-purchased levy that covers all eBooks and eLearning subscriptions.

Bathers and Rash Vests听–听Compulsory听听

We are introducing new College bathers and rash vests next year, which will be available in January. Bathers and rash vests are currently compulsory for all students in Years 3 to 6. From 2022 College bathers and rash vests will be compulsory for all students in Years 3 to 9. Students may wear the older version of the College bathers and rash vests during 2022, as a transition year. From 2023 all Year 3 to 10 students will need the new College bathers and rash vest.

The rationale behind this decision sits with sun safety and consistent,听moderate,听and protective bather choice for both boys and girls.听Australia has one of the highest rates of听听in the world. Each year almost 2000 Australians die from this almost entirely preventable disease. Our students find it difficult to apply fresh sunscreen on all parts of the body prior to听the听swimming lessons in听HPE during听Terms 1 and 4.听The rash vest will provide additional protection during the swimming lessons.

今日吃瓜 Norms听

At 今日吃瓜 we understand what effective learning environments and relationships look like, in our context. We continue to speak to our community about our norms, created by our PK to Year 12 teachers and upper school student leaders. We want all our members to feel safe to learn and grow, and to clearly understand what is expected, and what they can expect of others. Together, within a supportive community, students can feel safe to explore their potential and let their light shine.

Download the Newman Norms Child friendly version
Download the Newman Norms Secondary version

Diversity Education Unit听

Students have been busy creating a beautiful range of Christmas items for purchase – Christmas cards, gift tags, gift bags, wooden chopping boards, to name a few.听 These items can be purchased from our Administration offices on all campuses.

Code of Conduct听

The Keeping Safe Child Protection curriculum is a program that spans from 3 years up to Year 12.听 Our College delivers this curriculum during classroom teaching, and through the Wellbeing Programs and Health curriculum.

As a Catholic community we are committed to educating the whole person.听In order to听do this, we need to ensure a safe, supportive and engaging environment. The basis for this environment is that all in the community model what healthy, respectful relationships look like. The Code of Conduct is the definitive guide to the behaviours we want to model to, and expect from, our children and young people. We want to create a culture that assists our children and young people on their learning journey. We can only achieve such a culture in partnership with all who participate in our community.听The Keeping Safe Child Protection curriculum is a program that spans from 3 years up to Year 12.听 Our College delivers this curriculum during classroom teaching, and through the Wellbeing Programs and Health curriculum.

A reminder to all families that the Code of Conduct can be accessed via the College听website. The Code is mandated by Catholic Education Western Australia and the application of the code extends to all staff, students, parents, guardians, caregivers and volunteers.

Any perceived breaches of the Code can be discussed with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. As always, if students ever need support, they are encouraged to contact their Leader of Wellbeing, a College psychologist, Counsellor or classroom teacher.

The Code seeks to value the dignity of every person, foster positive relationships, ensure听confidentiality and accountability and supports professional boundaries. Events held during school hours, and听those听College associated听events outside of school hours are also supported by the Code of Conduct. Additionally, postings on social media platforms that identify the College or College events are bound by the Code of Conduct.听We thank you in advance for your understanding and look forward to a positive partnership that supports our students, your children.