We are pleased to welcome families to Primary Classrooms for Parent Teacher Interviews on Tuesday 21 April. All families will now have received a booking link to book these meetings with their child’s teacher.
We would like to remind all families that time limits are strict to ensure that all families聽have the opportunity to聽meet. If further time is needed, this can be booked through the teacher at another time.聽聽
During these conversations we ask all parents to remain respectful and constructive in their interactions with staff. The Parent Code of Conduct applies to this event.聽聽
Secondary Learning Conversations
We are looking forward to welcoming you and your child to the Student Learning Conversations on Tuesday 21 April.
A reminder that students attending face-to-face conversations are required to wear their full winter uniform.
As the purpose of the day is to strengthen student voice and advocacy in their learning, it is essential that students attend and actively participate in the conversations.
Students are also required to bring their completed reflection sheets for each subject (Years 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12). Year 8 students, who are engaged in the MyLearning program, are asked to bring their end-of-term MyLearning reflection.
During these conversations we ask all parents to remain respectful and constructive in their interactions with staff. The Parent Code of Conduct applies to this event.聽
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to these valuable conversations.
This term has been a busy and wonderful one, filled with learning, laughter and opportunities for our students to shine. Across the school, students have proudly showcased the Newman Norms through their positive attitudes, teamwork and willingness to step outside their comfort zones. From engaging assemblies and music performances to hands鈥憃n classroom learning and memorable camp experiences, it has been a joy to see students growing in confidence and celebrating their strengths. As we head into the break, we are proud of all that has been achieved this term.
Year 6 Leavers Shirts
Our Year 6 students also proudly received their Year 6 Leader tops and have been wearing them with great pride, demonstrating their readiness to take on their leadership roles within the school community.
Pre-Primary – Year 2 Choir
This week, our Pre鈥慞rimary to Year 2 Choir truly amazed both the leadership team and teachers by showcasing their beautiful voices. Students confidently performed two songs they have been practising throughout the term, demonstrating great focus, enthusiasm and joy. It was an absolute privilege to watch them shine and embrace the opportunity to try something new. The choir is already looking forward to performing for parents’ next term.
Assemblies – Year 1 Blue and Year 4 Red
Year 4 students led us in a beautiful assembly this week, proudly showcasing their learning around neurodiversity. They highlighted the important message that we all have different strengths and learn in different ways, delivering this message with confidence and maturity.
Last week, our Year 1 students dazzled us with a 飞补迟别谤鈥憇辫别肠迟补肠耻濒补谤 assembly, perfectly timed on what turned out to be a very wet day! They enthusiastically shared their learning and showcased the wonderful science experiments they have been exploring throughout the term. It was a joyful celebration of curiosity, discovery and learning in action.
Year 6 Camp
Our Year 6 students recently returned from a wonderful and memorable camp experience at Forest Edge, Waroona. Throughout the camp, students were challenged by a wide variety of exciting activities, including kayaking, raft building, screen printing, crate climbing, billy karts and the flying fox. Each activity encouraged students to step outside their comfort zones, build confidence and try something new.
Along the way, we shared plenty of laughs. From life jackets being confidently put on the wrong way, to kayakers initially facing the wrong direction and paddling enthusiastically against each other, there was never a dull moment. Some students found themselves stuck in the mud, while others watched their carefully constructed rafts come apart far sooner than planned. These light鈥慼earted moments became some of the highlights of camp and reminded us all that learning is often best supported with teamwork, persistence and a good sense of humour.
Camp also provided a valuable opportunity for students to strengthen peer relationships and see one another in a different light. Working together as a team, students encouraged one another, shared responsibilities such as serving meals, and helped with cleaning up. These shared experiences fostered independence, resilience and a strong sense of cooperation.
Online Safety / Keeping Safe
As our children continue to grow up in an increasingly digital world, it is more important than ever that we work together to ensure their online experiences are safe, respectful, and age-appropriate. While technology offers wonderful opportunities for learning and connection, it can also expose children to risks, including contact from strangers through seemingly innocent platforms like gaming modules.
We remind parents and carers to be extra vigilant when it comes to their child鈥檚 online interactions. This includes monitoring chat functions in games, setting parental controls, and having open conversations with your child about who they talk to and what they encounter online.
At 今日吃瓜, we take a proactive approach to digital safety. The Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum is taught across all year levels, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to stay safe, including in online environments. We also enhance this learning through initiatives such as the upcoming Constable Care Incursion for our Year 3鈥�6 students, which includes key messages around personal safety and online behaviour.
For practical advice on how to support your child鈥檚 online safety at home, we recommend visiting the .
Mother’s Day Morning Tea
End of Term
As we come to the end of a busy but wonderful term, it has been fantastic to see our students finish strongly while consistently showcasing our Newman Norms. Their commitment, resilience and positive attitudes have been evident across classrooms, playgrounds and school events, and we are very proud of their efforts.
Thank you to our students, staff and families for your continued support throughout the term. We wish everyone a safe, restful and happy Easter break and look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed for the new term.
As the term draws to a close and we approach Easter, students have engaged in meaningful opportunities to pause, reflect, and connect with their faith. In the lead-up to the final days, students participated in a guided Easter reflection, exploring the journey of Jesus through moments of pressure, failure, waiting, loyalty, and hope.
Students considered the story of Palm Sunday, reflecting on the pressures and expectations they face in their own lives, and the freedom that comes from trusting in God. The story of Peter鈥檚 denial invited them to acknowledge mistakes and learn from them, while the stillness of Holy Saturday encouraged patience and hope in times of uncertainty. Reflecting on Mary at the Cross, students explored courage, loyalty, and the importance of standing by those they care about.
Through these reflections, students were invited to consider how they can carry these lessons into their daily lives, acting with honesty, courage, and compassion, and living with hope for the future. These reflective practices not only deepened their understanding of Easter but also strengthened our shared Marist values of care, service, and faith.
This time is an important reminder for our whole community: Easter is a time of new beginnings, and even in challenging moments, God鈥檚 love invites us to live with courage, compassion, and hope. I hope that everyone has a safe, happy, and relaxing break.
Migrant Cross Visit
We are excited to announce that on Tuesday, 28 April, our College will be hosting the Migrant Jubilee Cross, a national pilgrimage cross travelling across Australia to celebrate and reflect on the journeys of migrants and refugees.
The Cross, crafted from Australian timber and set on a symbolic boat-shaped base, carries the stories of hope, courage, and faith. It includes relics of the Holy Family and Saint Mary of the Cross MacKillop, reminding us of the resilience, compassion, and generosity that migrants bring to our communities. The boat and the Southern Cross engraved on it represent guidance, welcome, and safe passage, echoing the journey of all who seek a new life.
As part of its visit, we will celebrate with a Community Mass at 8.00am, where our students, staff, and families can reflect on the contributions of migrants and refugees and consider how we can live out the Gospel call to welcome 鈥榯he stranger鈥� in our daily lives.
This is a unique opportunity for our College community to come together in prayer, reflection, and solidarity, and we warmly invite all families to join us.
If your family has a migrant story that you would be willing to share with our community, we would love to hear from you. Please email Jenni at communications@newman.wa.edu.au
This week we celebrated Harmony Day and Neurodivsity Week. Neurodiversity Week is a special time for 今日吃瓜 to celebrate the many different ways our brains work and learn. It highlights the idea that differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning variations are a natural and valuable part of human diversity. We watched movies, wrote poems, and learnt about all the famous people in the world with neurodiversity. Our students shared some thoughts about their learning and experiences:
鈥淓veryone is different.鈥�
鈥淚 have Autism. It鈥檚 special because it gives me really good ideas and helps me listen.鈥�
鈥淭here are different types of learning barriers.鈥�
鈥淚 have ADHD and I hyperfocus and can do hard things.鈥�
鈥淭he brain is the most complex organ.鈥�
By celebrating Neurodiversity Week, we are fostering a culture where every student feels seen, respected and valued for who they are. It鈥檚 an opportunity to remind our community that different ways of thinking make our school stronger.
Harmony Day was joyfully celebrated with a wonderful assembly presented by Year 4 Blue, who shared a meaningful message about diversity, inclusion and belonging. Their thoughtful performance reminded us of the importance of respecting and valuing one another, and it was a fitting way to recognise the rich cultural diversity within our college community.
Year 2 Blue Assembly
Last Friday, Year 2 Blue truly wowed us with their out-of-this-world assembly all about the planets. Their confidence, creativity and enthusiasm shone through as they shared their learning about our solar system. It was delightful to see the students so engaged and proud of their work.
Year 3 & 5 NAPLAN
We are extremely proud of our Year 3 and Year 5 students, who approached their NAPLAN testing with focus, resilience and a positive attitude. They demonstrated excellent effort and perseverance throughout the week, and we commend them for giving their very best.
Year 3 Excursion – Fremantle Prison
This week, our Year 3 students enjoyed a fantastic excursion to Fremantle Prison, where they deepened their understanding of local history through hands-on learning experiences. The students were exemplary representatives of the college, displaying respectful behaviour and enthusiasm throughout the day. Teachers were very impressed with the beautiful way students represented the college, and we are sincerely grateful to our parent helpers for their support in making this excursion such a success.
Year 6 Camp
Next week, our Year 6 students will be heading off to camp at Forest Edge, Waroona. This exciting experience will provide valuable opportunities for teamwork, independence and personal growth, while creating lasting memories with their peers. We know they will have a wonderful time and look forward to hearing all about their adventures on their return.
Primary Family Picnic
Finally, our Family Picnic was a beautiful celebration, allowing a large number of our community to come together and enjoy each other鈥檚 company. The relaxed atmosphere, combined with the opportunity to take advantage of the food trucks, made for a memorable and enjoyable event for all.
School Dental Service
Every year Dental Health Services (DHS) offers parents and carers the chance to register their kids for free dental care at the School Dental Service (SDS). The offer is open to every student from the year they turn 5 until their 17th birthday and includes check-ups, fillings, and simple extractions.
Your child will soon bring home an envelope with an enrolment form, Frequently Asked Questions, and reply-paid envelope from DHS. Just fill in the enrolment form, pop it in the reply-paid envelope, and put it in your nearest post box.
Once we receive your form at DHS our team will register your child and arrange for you to receive an appointment in the mail.
If you would like further information on DHS services and the SDS please visit our website:
While many of us are familiar with St Patrick鈥檚 Day and the celebration of St Patrick on March 17, the Feast of St Joseph can sometimes go unnoticed. Celebrated on March 19, this day honours Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, within the Holy Family of Nazareth, whose model inspires us. Pope Leo XIV in an address on March 12 this year spoke of how we can learn hospitality from St Joseph and the Holy Family. He wrote that in St Joseph 鈥榳e recognise that welcoming is not only presence but also guardianship. Guardianship means being attentive to others, respecting their choices and caring for them鈥�.
We experience many forms of encounter and welcome in a school community and one of the many highlights of the past fortnight has been the Year 12 Careers Breakfast. As with our recent International Women鈥檚 Day Breakfast, the 今日吃瓜 Alumni, parents, staff and past staff joined our students to share their experiences of careers and industry opportunity. As this was being celebrated, we also enjoyed expressing our version of Harmony Day and Neurodiversity Week in the College. Again, these expressions speak to a commitment of encounter, welcome and belonging at 今日吃瓜.
Ride to School with the Principal Day
I can think of no better way to end a week than to have ridden to school today with so many of our students and parents. Joined by a few of our staff, we all met at a nearby park and made for a great convoy of bikes and little scooters along the local footpaths. 今日吃瓜 students from Kindy, early years, upper primary and Year 7 all looked after one another and shared a beautiful moment of Marist Presence and Family Spirit. Just the sound of the bike bells as we took off was enough to announce the ride to school as a great success. The sound of excited chatter, trainer wheels rolling along and the whirring of tyres punctuated the bright morning conditions. Thank you parents who either rode with us, or dropped off their children to join in. We all enjoyed some breakfast treats at the end and our parents went off with a coffee voucher to relax at their time of choice.
Marist Basketball Carnival
It鈥檚 arrived and begins on Sunday afternoon at the College! I鈥檓 sure we all send our best to all Marist teams and visitors for a hugely successful Carnival throughout next week.
