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From the Principal's Desk -
As a part of National Skills Week we have hosted a number of events which have highlighted the nature of the skills that students develop at Newman College. During the week we have regularly posted relevant reports from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) focusing on the importance of skill development from a personal and community viewpoint. The link to these reports is provided below and I encourage families to take some time to look through these as they will help frame the importance of the learning here at Newman College. Link to NCVER National Skills Week Snapshots
In a couple of weeks, there is a great opportunity for parents to attend The Dan Hasler - 'Nurturing a Growth Mindset in our Children' presentation on Monday 17th September at 6.30pm here at Newman College. Dan is an excellent presenter covering a vital topic. I urge parents and friends to register to attend this worthwhile presentation. See details in the flyer at the end of this newsletter or go straight to registering via this link: Dan Haler Presentation Registration Link
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those Fathers in our community. Being a parent is not easy and our fathers have a special role to play in the lives of their children. Sunday is a day to mark the love, care and generosity of our fathers. I hope these special people have an enjoyable day on Sunday with their children.
Stephen Pares
Principal
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'In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.'
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Assistant Principal's Message
Last week I highlighted the fact that our Year 12 students are coming to the end of their school based education and how important it is for them to be vigilant in completing all work related to their Higher School Certificate (HSC), and as such the importance of attendance during this time. (I have included the relevant section for families who may have missed it last week below).
As a College we value the importance of employability skills (self-management, teamwork, problem solving, learning, communication, initiate and enterprise, planning and organising, and technology) for successful post school outcomes. These are the characteristics that employers value and look for in potential employees and one of the means by which they make judgment on these characteristics is through the reliability (attendance) of a student.
Staff are currently completing the final school report that our Year 12 students will receive. One element of reports is a student’s attendance and an attendance record that reflects poorly on the reliability of a student can do damage to the prospects of successful post school outcomes. The final report will include attendance until the end of the term. Whilst attendance is vital to complete competency based assessment and to have positive learning outcomes in all courses, the attendance record is a reflection of the character of an individual. It is often an individual’s character that employers most value.
Congratulations to our Year 12 students on completing their Trial Higher School Certificate (HSC) Examinations in Week 4. Although the Trial Exams do signal the beginning of the final phase of Year 12, there are still a number of vitally important things that need to be completed to ensure a successful and rewarding conclusion to 13 years of school based education.
With this in mind, attendance through to the end of the year is compulsory for all students. All school related issues must take priority until the end of Term 3. Particularly assessment tasks, completion of VET competencies and HSC exam preparation. Under no circumstance should students be using school hours to attend to matters that do not relate to the successful completion of their HSC.
As such I would ask parents and guardians to support the College in this endeavour by not arranging appointments for or allowing your son/daughter to make appointments for non-school related matters during this time. It is even more important that you do not give them permission to take leave to do part-time work, peruse hobbies or other interests. Students should only be absent in extreme cases such as illness and will require a doctor’s certificate if they are absent for 3 days or more or if they are absent for an assessment task.
Term 3 is also a very important time for our Year 11 students who have entered the final phase of their Preliminary HSC courses. In the final week of the term they will sit the Preliminary HSC Examinations which will mark the end of the preliminary section of the HSC, with Year 12 HSC course work commencing in Term 4.
Have a great weekend.
Mark Nunan
Assistant Principal
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Student Services News
Year 12:
Early next week all year 12 students will receive a letter outlining the remainder of their final term for the formal schooling. It is an important time to maintain attendance with working to complete course work, competencies and preparation of any HSC exams to be completed. We ask that you support the College in this, by ensuring your child is meeting these expectations. Briefly, classes for year 12 will be uninterrupted until the final week.
In week 10 (commencing 24th September) all year 12 are expected at school on Monday and Tuesday for final sign out processes to occur. Wednesday 26th September commencing at 9:15am, is the Year 12 Final Formal Assembly here at the College in the MPC. Families of year 12 students are invited to attend.
The letter will also outline finer details for the Graduation Dinner on the 9th November. Tickets are $65 with each student being allocated four (4) tickets in total. Before booking graduation tickets, all accounts need to be finalised. Families who are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the College office to make an appointment to discuss this matter with Mrs Leanne Mepham, Business Manager.
A reminder about FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTOS, we need these in no later than Friday 7th September.
Student Services Team
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Football
NSW CCC Rugby League Finals
If you read the newsletter last week you would have seen Mrs Taggart’s amazing article on the girls Hockey and the admiration she had for the girls tenacity, spirit and determination…this is another article.
I am extremely proud of our Rugby League players who represented the College at the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Rugby League Finals. The NSW CCC finals brings together eight winning league teams from across the state, who play three 20-minute pool matches with the top team from each pool progressing through to the final.
Our team played three pool games beating St Clare’s Taree 12-0 and St Patrick's College Sutherland 16-4 in dominate mistake free football. Unfortunately, we lost to St Dominic’s Penrith 10-0 in what was our worst game of football on the day. It was a nervous wait for the last game of the pool where St Clare’s had to beat St Dominic’s. In fact, some of our lads had already packed up ready for the long bus trip home. Amazingly, St Clare’s won with a buzzer beating, length of the field try. Our team was through to the final and meeting St John’s College Woodlawn.
In a classic rugby league grand final neither team gave an inch and despite our lads being held up over the line and a controversial field goal attempt by Woodlawn, the teams couldn’t be separated after regular time. We were instructed that the final would go to golden try. Both teams had their missed opportunities and it wasn’t until the dying minutes that Woodlawn crossed our line to win the final.
Our team is not a team of superstars or a team structured around a superstar but a hard toiling team where everyone committed to the team’s philosophy and supported one another in both attack and defense. Strong hard running, mistake free football and discipline won us the day. I am immensely proud of all our team. However, Harry Hanley, Jordie Gibson, Ollie Nosworthy and Sam Black had an exceptional carnival, and players such as Kelly Williams, Jack Chapman and Lachie Hardwick played very well, often in unfamiliar positions.
Although we lost the final I believe this experience will be something that the team will be able to cherish forever.
Yours in Rugby League
Andrew Holloway & Mark Nunan
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SLR Orienteering
For the past month, Year 11 SLR students have been preparing for a four hour Orienteering event to be held at Queens Lake Nature Reserve on Monday, 3rd September. The event will form part of their Assessment Task for the unit, ‘Outdoor Recreation,’ and it is the first time Newman College has participated in the competition.
Students have formed teams of 2-4 people and will face off against other St Agnes Parish Colleges, MacKillop and St Joseph’s Regional, as well as SCAS and St Paul’s Kempsey. They will aim to reach as many Check Points (CP’s) in the four hour time limit. Start and finish points are different so they will need to plan and map their way from point A to B, deciding on an Intended Route Plan beforehand. They will be assessed on their submitted Map, which is due before the event, and their performance and commitment on the day. The task is worth 25% of their final yearly mark so attendance is crucial.
This event is in its 8th year and has grown since being originally located at Bago.
There are great benefits associated with participation in a competition as unique as this. Students are able to learn intended outcomes through simply ‘doing,’ and developing lifelong skills along the way. Skills like, navigation and compass use, cooperation, communication and teamwork, nutritional preparation for wilderness survival and first aid preparation are just a few of the immediate proficiencies they will develop.
The bus to the beginning of the course will depart the College at 8.20am sharp this Monday. See you all there and Good Luck!
Carla Taggart
SLR Teacher/Coach
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National Skills Week
This week at Newman we celebrated National Skills Week. The week aimed to shine a spotlight on Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) system. At Newman we always believe in celebrating the achievements of practical learners, focusing on the benefits of skills and training and this week gave us the opportunity to highlight that. Thank you to the local business people who were involved, the staff who organised additional activities for the week and to those students who participated.
On Monday, Mitre 10 visited for a BBQ with our trade students and demonstrated a range of tools to our students. It was a great opportunity for students to have the Mitre 10 staff share their knowledge on the tools and for the chance to experience a few tools in hands-on demonstrations.
Tuesday saw some excitement in the MPC for the Newman 'Busy-ness Challenge' for our Business Services students. Students participated in speed typing challenges, filing activities and settling angry and agitated customers in some interesting scenarios. All helping them to prepare for the real world of employment.
Electrotechnology students had the opportunity to visit Essential Energy on Tuesday. Students gained valuable insight into how electricity is distributed through local networks.
On Thursday morning, clients from Omnicare visited for morning tea. Human Services students were responsible for completing risks assessments prior to the activity, providing entertainment and attending to the clients needs during the visit. Hospitality staff and students provided a devonshire tea which the clients all greatly enjoyed.
Also on Thursday, Construction students had the opportunity to discuss employment opportunities with an industry specialist and to work on their bricklaying skills.
These activities all helped to highlight the wonderful practical skills our students are developing. These skills are needed for a prosperous Australian economy that will provide fulfilling career pathways for our students.
Karen Warneken
Leader of Learning: VET Curriculum and Workplace Learning.
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Early Childhood Education & Care
Year 11 are working towards completing competencies required for all units studied during their preliminary year. Students are encouraged to attend to any outstanding assessments and make time to discuss any concerns with myself.
We are currently researching how to promote and provide healthy food and drinks in an early childhood setting. We are working on an assessment tasks in class were students are required to design a two-week menu using the Nutritional Checklist for Long Day Care Centres. In class during week 8 and 9 students will be preparing a nutritious snack and presenting this to their peers along with preparing formula bottles. We will also be spending time in class on revising questions leading up to the final preliminary examinations in week 10. Wow … we have a lot to get through in 4 weeks. I encourage all students to attend classes in order to be up to date and competent by week 10.
Year 12. I am very pleased with the commitment students are making in order to complete assessments for our final unit: Support behaviour of children and young people. During completion of assessments, it is very impressive to see students carrying out many of the employability skills which they have become familiar with during their time at College. These being communication, planning and organising along with time management.
Specialisation. Thank you to you all for the committed attitude you have towards completing your Certificate III. We have a lot to get through and I am so proud of you all. Great work.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all students good luck in the future. It has been a great pleasure to teach and get to know such a great bunch of young people. See you at graduation.
Michelle Smith
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Job Opportunities
We currently have the following opportunities available. For more details, or to apply,
please see Claire McGregor in the Careers Office.
School-based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
As of 31 August 2018
- Certificate II in Hospitality
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Certificate II in Retail
- Certificate III in Painting & Decorating
Full Time Positions
As of 31 August 2018
- Fulltime Certificate III in Irrigation
- Certificate III Bicycle Mechanic
- 2 x Full time painting apprenticeships
- Diesel Mechanic
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Employer Spotlight
Business Name
Clancy Corp
37 Dahlsford Drive
Port Macquarie
Ph: 0447 430 080
Contact Person
Talon Buxton.
Student
Hayden Bailey - School-based Apprentice.
How many years have you been in operation?
We started the Port Macquarie branch this year. Clancy Corp have been in operation since 2006, now with 3 branches and over 70 staff.
What does your business specialise in?
Electrical & construction, refrigeration & air conditioning and signage. The Port Macquarie branch focuses on electrical at the moment.
What task does Hayden normally do in a day?
He will work with one of our experienced tradesmen on various jobs, from small domestic work to large construction. We have just started work at the new Bunnings location so he will get some good exposure to construction through this job.
How did you find Hayden or hear about School-based Apprenticeships?
Hayden called me on his own accord looking for work experience with a potential career opportunity. He had worked with two other electricians whom I called and they both said he was a good lad.
Why have you employed a School-based Apprentice?
Everyone deserves a go, and if kids already have an idea of what they want to do then they should get an opportunity to try it out first
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With summer sports now finished for this year, it’s time to think of those athletes, teams and volunteers who deserve wider recognition in our community.
Nominate them now before their achievements slip from your memory – it takes less than 5 minutes!
You can also apply for the Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship.
Visit our Facebook and Instagram pages (@pmhsportsawards) for updates along the way.
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Year 12 - We need younger you photos - First day in kindy etc #graduation #adifferentclass #newmancollege
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Flanny's for our Farmers Day is tomorrow (Friday 24 August) at Newman. #flannysforourfarmers
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Bunnings is offering full time, part time & casual positions in Port Macquarie. #positionsvacant #bunningswarehouse
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SydneySport meeting with Rhyse Martin at the Canterbury Bankstown RLFC! #newmancollege #adifferentclass
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Dates for your Diary
Vinnies Sleepout
Fri 31 Aug
Year 11 Preliminary Exams
Mon 24 Sep - Fri 28 Sep
Year 12 Reflection Day
Tue 25 Sep
Year 12 Final Assembly
Wed 26 Sep
Ignite Conference
Thu 27 Sep - Sun 30 Sep
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