½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï

This week I met with our College Captains, Isabella O’Rourke and Joshua Downes. Under the guidance of Leadership Coordinator, Miss Guzzomi the Year 12 Student Leadership Team have certainly started strong. The enthusiasm for their roles and the commitment to school improvement is sensational and I cannot wait to see their vision become a reality for ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï throughout 2022. This meeting was definitely the highlight of my week, reminding me how fortunate our staff are to work with ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï students who let their light shine in all that they do.

Key Dates – 2022

Click here to view the College Calendar.

Year 7 Parent Information Presentation & Subject Expo 

Year 7 Parent Information Presentation and Subject Expo were made available online last week. The presentation contains important information for the year ahead. I encourage all Year 7 students to watch the video with their families.

Student Use of E-cigarettes: 

Unfortunately, reports of students using e-cigarettes (vapes) at school has increased. I reminded students at our online Marcellin assembly on Monday morning, that possession or use of a vape on College grounds or in College uniform is a serious breach of College policies and will result in a student’s enrolment at the College being suspended immediately.

We are committed to the health, safety, and wellbeing of all students at ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï and this behaviour does not contribute to a safe or healthy culture. I also encourage students who may witness this behaviour to speak to the Leader of Wellbeing so it may be followed up accordingly. For further information about e-cigarettes and the health impacts of vaping please

Guild Cross Country 

The Guild Cross Country Carnival has been rescheduled to Friday 18 March. Students are permitted to wear their Guild Uniform for the day and are encouraged to put on sunscreen before their event. Sunscreen will also be available at the start of the race. Zooper Doopers will be available for purchase for 50 cents after each race, all proceeds will go towards Project Compassion.

HASS Week

HASS (Humanities and Social Sciences) Week will be celebrated at the College from March 12 – March 20. Students are encouraged to check the notices for more information. Lunch time activities for Years 7 – 9 will occur Wednesday – Friday in the St John Henry Newman Learning Hub.

Secondary Youth Leadership Conference 

On Tuesday 16 March, a number of our Year 12 Student Leaders will participate in an online Leadership Conference. Students will have an opportunity to hear from guest speakers and participate in team activities which focus on positive approaches to leadership, creative ways to undertake teamwork and communication and coaching skills.

Year 9 WW1 Artefacts

This week the Y9s have been learning all about WW1 and we were lucky enough to have been loaned some artefacts from the museum to have a look at. Historian Lucy Lane has been brilliant with the students walking them through the significance of each piece.

Year 12 Geography

On Tuesday 8th March, at a very early hour, students studying 12 General Geography ventured off on a field excursion to Cunderdin and Meckering. The towns are located 200km east of Perth, and are the sites of the 1968 Meckering earthquake.

The students were able to experience what it felt like during the earthquake in the ‘earthquake house’ at the Cunderdin museum. Students then headed back to Meckering and were further fascinated to learn more about the earthquake by exploring the bent railway track, crushed water pipe and the old town site. Finally, before heading back to Perth, the students developed their field skills, creating a sketch map of the uplift of the land, which is still evident today.

We were all amazed to be standing on rock, the Yilgarn Craton, that is 2.8 billion years old.

Careers and Pathways Information

Contact details:

• Justin Farley
  Leader of Pathways and Partnerships
  justin.farley@newman.wa.edu.au
  Tel. 9204 9457

YEAR 10

Leeuwin Youth Development program – Experience new adventure in 2022!

STS Leeuwin II is based in Fremantle, is Australia’s largest tall ship, and was purpose built for the youth of Western Australia. Spending a week at sea will challenge students to test their personal limits and try new things. Students will develop their teamwork and communication skills, as well as build resilience and confidence. A Leeuwin voyage is a week at sea, a perfect opportunity to witness the vastness of nature in a marine environment and really get to know their peers and themselves. Follow this to discover your sea legs Leeuwin Ocean Adventure – About Us ()

Focus on Mining

The Focus on Mining program consists of residential camps that provide an opportunity for students to explore career and study pathways in WA’s resources sector. During the camps, students tour mine sites and meet role models in the industry. For more information on 2022 camps, please click on this link,

YEAR 11

Subject changes

If you would like to change one (or more) of your subjects, please be aware of the following guidelines:

• You can change out of a Unit 1 and into a different Unit 1 until the end of Term 1. However, the later you make the change the more work there is to catch up in your new subject.
• After the Semester 1 exams you can change into a new subject and just study Unit 2 of the new subject. You will need permission from the relevant Leader of Learning to do this.
• After 27 June no further subject changes can be made.

Please see Mr Farley or Ms Beekink with subject change requests.

Defence Force work experience program

Each year, the Australian Defence Force runs various work experience programs in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.

Considering a career in the Air Force? Air Force Aviation Program for Women, Bullsbrook, WA. Applications close Sunday 13 March 2022.

Wondering what a career in the Air Force or Navy would be like?

• Air Force familiarisation, RAAF Base Pearce, WA. Applications close Sunday 27 March 2022.
• Navy Familiarisation, HMAS Stirling, Garden Island WA. Applications close Sunday 29 May 2022.

For further details, please visit

Women in the Air Force Program

This is a five-day program taking place in the April school holidays for young women considering a career in the Air Force as a pilot or a range of other Air Force careers. : Air Force Aviation Program for Women Applications close Sunday 13 March 2022.

Focus on Mining

The Focus on Mining program consists of residential camps that provide an opportunity for students to explore career and study pathways in WA’s resources sector. During the camps, students tour mine sites and meet role models in the industry.

2022 Focus on Mining Camps

• 4 – 8 July (Kalgoorlie – girls) – Northern Star
• 27 September – 1 October (Kalgoorlie – mixed gender) – Northern Star
• 3 – 7 October (Pilbara – girls) – Rio Tinto

For more information please click on this link,

Local job opportunities

These local businesses have contacted Newman as they have some connection with our College community, and they would like to offer an employment/apprenticeship opportunity to a student from Newman. Please contact the company directly if interested.

• Plumbing: Paul Kelsall from Northstar Services: 0411 196 750
• Air conditioning: Brent Davies from Supplied Air Scarborough: 0448 209 070

YEAR 12

Subject changes

If you would like to change one (or more) of your subjects, please be aware of the following guidelines:

• You can change subjects until 30 March 2022.
• After 30 March, the timetable is locked and no further changes can be made.
• The one exception to the above is that ATAR students can drop one of their ATAR subjects and take up a study line until 20 July 2022. But you must have permission from your Leader of Wellbeing and you will need a very good reason.

Please see Mr Farley or Mr Puljiz with subject change requests.

Early University Offers

Information is starting to appear about Early Offers for University entry in 2023.

A summary of this appears in the table below.

Scholarships – Keep up to date and informed on future scholarship opportunities

• Notre Dame University –
• Murdoch University –
• UWA – Scholarships:
• Curtin University –

2022 Larsen Jewellery Design Scholarship

The Larsen Jewellery Design Scholarship aims to support and educate students wishing to either commence or further their education in a visual arts, design or jewellery related field. The Scholarship is designed for students who display a passion for jewellery, design or visual arts. Perth, Australia Applications open 16 February 2002 and close 30 November 2022

2022 National Council of Women WA – STEM Bursary

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11 MARCH 2022

National Council of Women of WA are calling for nominations for the 2022 Science, Technology & Mathematics (STEM) Bursary. The bursary is available to female students studying a STEM course in Western Australia at a Year 12, TAFE or University level. , Perth, Australia

Love animals? Are you interested in a career in Zoo Keeping?

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care (Perth) is a competitive 12-month course at Perth Zoo delivered by the Taronga Training Institute.

Applications open 15 August each year for commencement the following February.

Minimum 18 years of age at the commencement of the course. For more information visit

Enrolled Nurse Scholarships – Department of Health

Interested in studying Enrolled Nursing? Consider a scholarship with the Department of Health. For more information please click on the following link

Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry next year?

If you are planning to study Medicine (at Curtin, or Assured Pathway at UWA) or Dentistry next year, you must sit the Undergraduate Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year. Please see below for some important dates:

• 1 March:       bookings open
• 17 May:         deadline for booking
• 1 July:           testing begins
• 12 August:    last testing date

You can check for things like practice tests and tips to succeed. Also you are welcome to book a time with Mr Farley if you’d like to discuss entry to Medicine / Dentistry.

Early University Scholarships

Year 12 students may be interested in applying for the Christian Leaders Scholarship, which provides financial assistance throughout a University degree. For further details, please visit:

Careers at the ABC

ABC News Cadetship Program for aspiring journalists and Trainee Programs in operations, content making and technology are available at the ABC. Keep up to date with opportunities via

Women in the Air Force Program

This is a five-day program taking place in the April school holidays for young women considering a career in the Air Force as a pilot or a range of other Air Force careers. Read more and apply for the program here:Applications close Sunday 13 March 2022.

Local job opportunities

These local businesses have contacted Newman as they have some connection with our College community, and they would like to offer an employment/apprenticeship opportunity to a student from Newman. Please contact the company directly if interested.

• Plumbing: Paul Kelsall from Northstar Services: 0411 196 750
• Air conditioning: Brent Davies from Supplied Air Scarborough: 0448 209 070

Ever dreamt about speaking on stage at TEDx? Now’s your chance!

TEDx KingsPark, in partnership with Curtin University, is looking for people aged 14-21 years with a great idea for creating change! All you need to do is upload a 30-second video of yourself explaining your idea, and you’ll be in the running. The top six finalists will get to share their idea at TEDxYouth@KingsPark on Saturday 30 April 2022 – Australia’s largest TEDx event for young people. The winning idea will be turned into a 4-5 minute TEDx talk and published on the official TEDx YouTube channel! Interested? Submit your 30-second video now: 

Open Day at University

University Open Days are coming up in the months of March and April. Open Days are a great way to find out what the campus offers, see the facilities, and meet lecturers and fellow students. Check the Upcoming Career Events calendar for more information or visit Justin Farley at the Pathways office.

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS

• Open Day
  Murdoch University
  19 March
  
• Open Day
  UWA
  27 March
  
• Open Day
  Curtin
  3 April
  
• Open Day
  ECU Joondalup
  10 April
  
• Year 11 and 12 Exploration Day
  Murdoch University
  12-13 April
  
• Open Day
  ECU Mt Lawley
  (including WAAPA)
  1 May
  
• Find Your Pathway
  Murdoch University
  24 May
  
• Year 12 Information Session
  ECU Joondalup
  25 May
  
• Law and Criminology
  Murdoch University
  7 June
  
• Creative Arts and Communication
  Murdoch University
  14 June
  
• Health Sciences
  Murdoch University
  21 June
  
• Engineering and IT
  Murdoch University
  28 June
  
• Environment and Agriculture
  Murdoch University
  5 July
  
• Business and Commerce
  Murdoch University
  12 July
  
• Education
  Murdoch University
  19 July
  
• Social Sciences
  Murdoch University
  26 July
  
• Science
  Murdoch University
  2 August
  
• Arts
  Murdoch University
  9 August
  
• Parent and Supporters Evening
  Murdoch University
  6 September
  

I would like to thank our staff, students, and families for your ongoing support, understanding and the resilience and flexibility you have displayed this term during these challenging times. Our students and staff have certainly modelled the Marist characteristics of presence and family spirit by walking with each other with love and care at all times. Please be reminded that if you are in need of any support, our Leaders of Wellbeing, College Psychologists and myself are here to help – don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Key Dates – 2022

Click here to view the College Calendar.

Year 8 & 9 Parent Information Presentations 

Year 8 and 9 Parent Information Presentations have been available online this week. Each video contains important information for the year ahead. I encourage all Year 8 and 9 students to watch the video with their families. Links to the videos can be found below:

Year 7 Elevate Education  

On Tuesday evening, Elevate Education ran an information seminar with our Year 7 parents. Elevate Education will be working with our Year 7 students in 2022 to deliver targeted study skills. On Tuesday evening Elevate focused on key skills for success such as time management and setting up a study timetable. Thank you to those families who were able to join us.

Elevate has given ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï parents access to the student portal. For further tips and resources, please , select the student portal and enter the password rondo.

During Extended PCG on Wednesday, our Year 7 students had their first workshop with Elevate. This was a Study Skills Kick Start workshop aimed at covering the following skills:

• Dynamic Reading: How to read a text and pull out the key points, not just summarise every sentence.
• Note Taking: How to get those ideas the students have extracted from their readings into an organised set of notes that will facilitate effective
  learning.
• Conceptual Learning: Teaching students how to break the information into its relevant parts as opposed to simply rote learning the material.
• Independent Learning: What independent learning means and how to get it done.

Elevate will return to work with our Year 7s on Time Management in Term 2.

COVID Mitigation Strategy 

Masks:

I would like to thank students for their cooperation with always wearing their masks correctly indoors. At an online assembly with Marcellin students on Monday, I reminded the students of one of the definitions of a close contact; face-to-face 15 minutes or more with an infectious person, where a mask was not worn by the exposed person or the person with COVID-19. With this in mind and to minimise the chance of contracting COVID-19 or being considered a close contact, I have encouraged students wear their masks outdoors if they are sitting with friends, have finished eating and physical distancing is not possible.

From Monday, all students will be required to wear their masks while in line for the canteen.

Remote Learning:

Over the last two week, students have had to access learning remotely for various reasons. If your child is required to work from home in the near future, please click here.

OLNA

To demonstrate the required literacy and numeracy standards for the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), students are required to achieve Band 8 or higher in their Year 9 NAPLAN. In instances where this has not been achieved, students are required to complete the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) in Year 10, 11 or 12.

There are two rounds each year where students can attempt (or reattempt) the OLNA, meaning there are up to six opportunities before the end of Year 12 to meet the required literacy and numeracy standards.

The OLNA is comprised of three assessments: Writing and Numeracy and Reading. Students may be required to sit one, two or all three, of the assessments depending on their individual NAPLAN results.

The assessment format is as follows:

The first OLNA round for ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï will commence next week

Parents have received a letter directly from the College informing them if their child is specifically required to complete one, two or three OLNA. Students have also received a personalised timetable which outlines the information above.

There are a range of supports available for students as they prepare for the OLNA which include access to an online revision subscription as well as in-class assistance and increased availability of tutors at Homework Club.

If you require any further information about OLNA, please do not hesitate to contact the Director of Transformational Learning PK-12, Jenny Miraudo. 

Year 7 Information Presentation and Subject Expo:

The Year 7 Parent Information Presentation and Subject Expo will be made available online to families on Thursday 3 March. The Subject Expo aims to give families information on the various subjects studied in Year 7.

A link will be sent to families on the evening of each presentation and it is encouraged that students watch the presentations with their parents.

School Based Immunisation Program 2022 – Year 7 and Year 10

The Department of Health is offering parents of students in Year 7 the opportunity to have your child vaccinated against pertussis (whooping cough, tetanus, diphtheria, and human papillomavirus (HPV), and Year 10 students the opportunity to have your child vaccinated against Meningococcal ACWY.

Every student in Year 7 and Year 10 will be given an envelope containing information about the vaccination program.  The consent/non consent form and envelope must be returned to the College no later than Friday 4 March.

• Year 7 (1st vaccination) – Monday 28 March
• Year 7 (2nd vaccination) – Monday 17 October
• Year 10 (single visit) – Monday 13 June

Careers and Pathways Information

Contact details:

• Justin Farley
  Leader of Pathways and Partnerships
  justin.farley@newman.wa.edu.au
  Tel. 9204 9457

YEAR 11

Subject changes

If you would like to change one (or more) of your subjects, please be aware of the following guidelines:

• You can change out of a Unit 1 and into a different Unit 1 until the end of Term 1. However, the later you make the change the more work there is to catch up in your new subject.
• After the Semester 1 exams you can change into a new subject and just study Unit 2 of the new subject. You will need permission from the relevant Leader of Learning to do this.
• After 27 June no further subject changes can be made.

Please see Mr Farley or Ms Beekink with subject change requests.

Defence Force work experience program

Each year, the Australian Defence Force runs various work experience programs in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.

Considering a career in the Air Force? Air Force Aviation Program for Women, Bullsbrook, WA. Applications close Sunday 13 March 2022.

Wondering what a career in the Air Force or Navy would be like?

• Air Force familiarisation, RAAF Base Pearce, WA. Applications close Sunday 27 March 2022.
• Navy Familiarisation, HMAS Stirling, Garden Island WA. Applications close Sunday 29 May 2022.

For further details, please visit

Local job opportunities

These local businesses have contacted Newman as they have some connection with our College community, and they would like to offer an employment/apprenticeship opportunity to a student from Newman. Please contact the company directly if interested.

• Plumbing: Paul Kelsall from Northstar Services: 0411 196 750
• Air conditioning: Brent Davies from Supplied Air Scarborough: 0448 209 070

YEAR 12

Subject changes

If you would like to change one (or more) of your subjects, please be aware of the following guidelines:

• You can change subjects until 30 March 2022.
• After 30 March, the timetable is locked and no further changes can be made.
• The one exception to the above is that ATAR students can drop one of their ATAR subjects and take up a study line until 20 July 2022. But you must have permission from your Leader of Wellbeing and you will need a very good reason.

Please see Mr Farley or Mr Puljiz with subject change requests.

Love animals? Are you interested in a career in Zoo Keeping?

Certificate III in Wildlife and Exhibited Animal Care (Perth) is a competitive 12-month course at Perth Zoo delivered by the Taronga Training Institute.

Applications open 15 August each year for commencement the following February.

Minimum 18 years of age at the commencement of the course. For more information visit

Thinking of studying Medicine or Dentistry next year?

If you are planning to study Medicine (at Curtin, or Assured Pathway at UWA) or Dentistry next year, you must sit the Undergraduate Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) this year. Please see below for some important dates:

• 1 March:       bookings open
• 17 May:         deadline for booking
• 1 July:           testing begins
• 12 August:    last testing date

You can check for things like practice tests and tips to succeed. Also you are welcome to book a time with Mr Farley if you’d like to discuss entry to Medicine / Dentistry.

Early University Scholarships

Year 12 students may be interested in applying for the Christian Leaders Scholarship, which provides financial assistance throughout a University degree. For further details, please visit:

Local job opportunities

These local businesses have contacted Newman as they have some connection with our College community, and they would like to offer an employment/apprenticeship opportunity to a student from Newman. Please contact the company directly if interested.

• Plumbing: Paul Kelsall from Northstar Services: 0411 196 750
• Air conditioning: Brent Davies from Supplied Air Scarborough: 0448 209 070

Ever dreamt about speaking on stage at TEDx? Now’s your chance!

TEDx KingsPark, in partnership with Curtin University, is looking for people aged 14-21 years with a great idea for creating change! All you need to do is upload a 30-second video of yourself explaining your idea, and you’ll be in the running. The top six finalists will get to share their idea at TEDxYouth@KingsPark on Saturday 30 April 2022 – Australia’s largest TEDx event for young people. The winning idea will be turned into a 4-5 minute TEDx talk and published on the official TEDx YouTube channel! Interested? Submit your 30-second video now: 

Open Day at University

University Open Days are coming up in the months of March and April. Open Days are a great way to find out what the campus offers, see the facilities, and meet lecturers and fellow students. Check the Upcoming Career Events calendar for more information or visit Justin Farley at the Pathways office.

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS

• Open Day
  Murdoch University
  19 March
  
• Open Day
  UWA
  27 March
  
• Open Day
  Curtin
  3 April
  
• Open Day
  ECU Joondalup
  10 April
  
• Year 11 and 12 Exploration Day
  Murdoch University
  12-13 April
  
• Open Day
  ECU Mt Lawley
  (including WAAPA)
  1 May
  
• Find Your Pathway
  Murdoch University
  24 May
  
• Year 12 Information Session
  ECU Joondalup
  25 May
  
• Law and Criminology
  Murdoch University
  7 June
  
• Creative Arts and Communication
  Murdoch University
  14 June
  
• Health Sciences
  Murdoch University
  21 June
  
• Engineering and IT
  Murdoch University
  28 June
  
• Environment and Agriculture
  Murdoch University
  5 July
  
• Business and Commerce
  Murdoch University
  12 July
  
• Education
  Murdoch University
  19 July
  
• Social Sciences
  Murdoch University
  26 July
  
• Science
  Murdoch University
  2 August
  
• Arts
  Murdoch University
  9 August
  
• Parent and Supporters Evening
  Murdoch University
  6 September
  

Welcome to the 2022 school year! I would particularly like to welcome our students and families joining the ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï community for the first time. It has been wonderful to have the students back on campus and they are to be congratulated on a great start to the year. Students have responded well to the challenges and opportunities that a new school year presents, and I am looking forward to the rest of 2022 with hope and excitement.

Key Dates – 2022

Click here to view the College Calendar.

Year 12 Legacy Presentation 

Our Year 12 students kicked off their final year of schooling with a presentation from Brendan Spillane. Brendan was a former teacher and principal and has worked with senior leaders from business, education, and elite sports. Our Year 12 students were fortunate to hear his insights on Legacy. Brendan challenged the students to reflect on the legacy the Class of 2022 plans to leave behind, telling them that legacy is something that each student will have the chance to leave behind, and it is our hope that all students take this chance to leave a lasting mark on the College community.

Brendan spoke to the Year 12 students about the Circle of Influence, a particularly important lesson for the graduating class. He reminded them that throughout the year, there will be things in their circle of concern that are out of their control and encouraged them to be more mindful of the things they can influence.

Brendan left the Year 12s with the following wise messages:

• Legacy is an action, not a wish.
• Work from your Circle of Influence.
• Legacy is built in small moments…so there are not small moments. Use them well.
• Our personal legacy is a tribute to our quiet heroes.
• Our group legacy is determined by the actions we take together.
• Hand Year 12 on STRONG because of who you were together.

Year 11 & 12 Parent Information Presentations 

Year 11 and 12 Parent Information Presentations have been available online this week. Each video contains important information for the year ahead and explains some updates in the Senior School Assessment Policy. I encourage all Year 11 and 12 students to watch the video with their families. Links to the videos can be found below:

High Achievers Assembly 

The achievements of the Class of 2021 were outstanding and we are looking forward to celebrating our High Achievers during assembly on Wednesday 16 February. Students in Years 7 – 12 will be able watch online from their PCG class. The Year 6 and 12 Student Leader Commissioning will also be included in our High Achievers Assembly.

Swimming Carnival

Information regarding the Year 7 – 12 Swimming Carnival was communicated to families on Thursday 10 February. Click here to view the correspondence.

Transperth School Bus Services

Transperth have notified the College that there are a number of ½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ï students using the School Bus Services with insufficient funds on their SmartRiders. If your child utilises the Transperth School Bus Servcies, please ensure that they have sufficient funds for their journey.

Please be reminded that all Year 7 – 12 students must wear a mask when using public transport.

Year 7, 8, 9 Parent Information Presentations

The Year 8 & 9 Parent Information Presentations will be made available online on Monday 21 February.

The Year 7 Parent Information Presentation and Subject Expo will be postponed and made available online to families on Thursday 3 March. The Subject Expo aims to give families information on the various subjects studied in Year 7.

A link will be sent to families on the evening of each presentation, and it is encouraged that students watch the presentations with their parents.

Year 7 Elevate Education Parent Session

In 2022, we are excited to offer our Year 7 students targeted study skills through Elevate Education. The Year 7 students will participate in a Study Skills Kick Start Wednesday 23 February, where the seminar will focus on the transition process from primary to secondary education and introduce students to the fundamental skills that they need to be using over the coming years.

An online parent information session will be held on Tuesday 22 February. The workshop aims to equip parents with a number of practical tips to provide effective support for students at home. The parent seminar will cover:

Study environment: Discussion of what an ideal study environment looks like, and how to ensure students are able to maximise concentration.
Technology: What role technology plays in aiding study, and how to ensure it doesn’t become an enormous distraction.

Best practices: Exposition of a number of core skills presented to the students, and signs to look for at home when students are straying from their use.
Q & A

Please register your interest in this seminar .

Year 12 Carpark

Due to ongoing capital development at the College, we are unable to provide student parking on College grounds for the remainder of the term. This will be reviewed for Term 2.

Marcellin Campus Visitors

Please be reminded that all visitors to the Marcellin Campus should enter and sign in at Front Reception. Thank you for your cooperation.

Canteen payments

Students are not permitted to make payments at the Canteen using their phone. From Week 3, the Canteen will only accept payments with a SmartRider, cash or card.

Personal Presentation

Thank you to students and parents for the way in which the year has begun. It was pleasing to see the majority of our students arrive on the first day meeting the College Uniform and Personal Presentation requirements. Just a few reminders for families and students:

• Students with hair longer than the bottom of the collar must have their hair tied back and clear of the face.
• Jewellery is restricted to a watch, a discrete cross or religious symbol on a fine, light weight chain.
• Girls may only wear one pair of plain studs or sleepers, worn in the lower lobe.
• Girl’s skirts must be knee-length.
• Students have access to the oval and courts at break times but must wear a hat.

Thank you for your support in ensuring students adhere to the College Uniform and Personal appearance policy. Click here for more information.

Wellbeing Calendar

Every Wednesday, the College runs alternative bell times to accommodate our Wellbeing Program. The activities vary each week and are aimed to meet the needs of the various cohorts and support our College’s PK – 12 Wellbeing approach. The Term 1 Wellbeing Program can be accessed here.

Careers and Pathways Information

Contact details:

• Justin Farley
  Leader of Pathways and Partnerships
  justin.farley@newman.wa.edu.au
  Tel. 9204 9457

YEAR 11

Subject changes

If you would like to change one (or more) of your subjects, please be aware of the following guidelines:

• You can change out of a Unit 1 and into a different Unit 1 until the end of Term 1. However, the later you make the change the more work there is to catch up in your new subject.
• After the Semester 1 exams you can change into a new subject and just study Unit 2 of the new subject. You will need permission from the relevant Leader of Learning to do this.
• After 27 June no further subject changes can be made.

Please see Mr Farley or Ms Beekink with subject change requests.

Local job opportunities

These local businesses have contacted Newman as they have some connection with our College community, and they would like to offer an employment/apprenticeship opportunity to a student from Newman. Please contact the company directly if interested.

• Plumbing: Paul Kelsall from Northstar Services: 0411 196 750
• Air conditioning: Brent Davies from Supplied Air Scarborough: 0448 209 070

YEAR 12

Subject changes

If you would like to change one (or more) of your subjects, please be aware of the following guidelines:

• You can change subjects until 30 March 2022.
• After 30 March, the timetable is locked and no further changes can be made.
• The one exception to the above is that ATAR students can drop one of their ATAR subjects and take up a study line until 20 July 2022. But you must have permission from your Leader of Wellbeing and you will need a very good reason.

Please see Mr Farley or Mr Puljiz with subject change requests.

Local job opportunities

These local businesses have contacted Newman as they have some connection with our College community, and they would like to offer an employment/apprenticeship opportunity to a student from Newman. Please contact the company directly if interested.

• Plumbing: Paul Kelsall from Northstar Services: 0411 196 750
• Air conditioning: Brent Davies from Supplied Air Scarborough: 0448 209 070

UPCOMING CAREERS EVENTS

• Open Day
  Murdoch University
  19 March
  
• Open Day
  UWA
  27 March
  
• Open Day
  Curtin
  3 April
  
• Open Day
  ECU Joondalup
  10 April
  
• Year 11 and 12 Exploration Day
  Murdoch University
  12-13 April
  
• Open Day
  ECU Mt Lawley
  (including WAAPA)
  1 May
  
• Find Your Pathway
  Murdoch University
  24 May
  
• Year 12 Information Session
  ECU Joondalup
  25 May
  
• Law and Criminology
  Murdoch University
  7 June
  
• Creative Arts and Communication
  Murdoch University
  14 June
  
• Health Sciences
  Murdoch University
  21 June
  
• Engineering and IT
  Murdoch University
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