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Newman Parents Consultative Committee Meeting

An invitation is extended to all parents and guardians to attend the Parent Consultative Committee Meeting (NPCC) on Monday 28 October in Studio 1 in the Marist Auditorium.

The usual format will apply as outlined below:

  1. Report from the Senior Leadership Team
  2. Report from the NPCC Executive
  3. Feedback Session

Newman Arts Festival

The 今日吃瓜 Arts Festival is a celebration of the PK-12 Arts learning journey at 今日吃瓜 held over three days (October 16, 17, 18). The event also showcases the artistic endeavours of the STEM learning area along with students’ instrumental, choir and drama performances.

Opening Showcase – Wednesday 16 October

Wednesday evening is the official opening of the festival. We invite the 今日吃瓜 and wider community to join us in celebrating student Art works created throughout the year and Art projects that have been inspired by collaborative workshops with the 2019 Artists in Residence. Opening night will also include a presentation of the student awards, including a people鈥檚 choice award. Food stalls, games and Art activities, for our budding younger artists will also be hosted on the oval.

Where: Marist Auditorium

Time: 5.00pm – 8.00pm

Parent Soiree – Friday 18 October

Friday evening is a parent only 鈥渟ocial event鈥 opportunity to enjoy drinks and canapes with friends, whilst celebrating the student works of the Arts festival.

Guests will also enjoy live music by dynamic and modern band Nano Soul. The group聽will聽seek聽to entertain their audience聽by performing a combination of funk, soul, and classic hits with a twist.

Where: Marist Auditorium

Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm

Tickets: $35 and can be purchased via

K-2 Paraliturgy

The K-Y2 Paraliturgy, hosted by the Pre Primary students, is being held at St Cecilia鈥檚 Church on Thursday 12 September at 9.00am. All family and friends are welcome!

Newman Parents – A Night with Paul Dillon

Paul Dillon is the Director and founder of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) and he is passionate about ensuring that the community has access to accurate and up-to-date alcohol and other drug information.

NEWMAN PARENTS IS A FORUM FOR PARTNERSHIP, COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION BETWEEN THE SCHOOL AND HOME AT ADULT ONLY EVENTS. THIS FORUM RECOGNISES THAT PARENTS ARE NOT MERELY OBSERVERS OF THE EDUCATIVE PROCESS IN WHICH THEIR CHILDREN ARE ENGAGED BUT ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COLLEGE. THE CONTENT OF THE EVENINGS INCLUDES COMMUNICATION OF KEY COLLEGE INITIATIVES AND TOPICS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE.