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From the Principal's Desk
Congratulations to our Year 12 students on completing their Trial Higher School Certificate (HSC) Examinations this week. 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 days 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.
Year 11 Semester Awards
Congratulations to all of our Year 11 students who received Semester Awards today. With the impact of COVID– 9, the movement at the end of Term 1 to blended learning and the additional time being granted to students to complete assessment tasks the presentation of awards was held over until this week. These awards recognised the achievement and effort & application of the Year 11 students in the first semester of their Preliminary Higher School Certificate (HSC). The awards are deserved recognition for a job well-done.
Appraisal
In the Newsletter on 14 August I wrote about my upcoming principal appraisal that will take place on 16 September and I asked that members of our community consider being part of the appraisal process. Attached to this edition of the Newsletter is a letter from Paul Wilson, a School Service Consultant from the Catholic Schools Office who will Chair the appraisal. The letter from Paul outlines the purpose and process of the appraisal.
COVID–19 Update
All families will receive an email today containing a letter from our Director of Catholic Schools, Sally Towns and a copy of the COVID–19 Outbreak Management Plan Guidelines. If you do not receive the email, please contact the College office so that we can forward this correspondence to you.
Have a great weekend.
Parent letter regarding Principal Appraisal Process
Mark Nunan
Principal
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“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change. ”
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Assistant Principal's Message - Mission
Today we spoke to Year 12 about their end of year celebrations and what they will involve. As everyone is aware, COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on many things in our lives, and Year 12 have been affected in a very particular way. Where possible we have been planning and considering ways to meaningfully celebrate the end of year celebrations. Below is an outline of planned events and some of the details.
Retreat / Reflection Day
Week 8 - Monday 7 September OR Tuesday 8 September
9.00am - 5.00pm
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided
Students attend either Monday or Tuesday and on the other day are not required at school.
Final Assembly
Week 10 - Tuesday 22 September
9:30am
Presentation of Graduation Certificates
Presentation of Major Awards
Only Year 12 students and staff are permitted to attend due to COVID-19 restrictions, therefore the event will be recorded and live-streamed. More details will be provided closer to the date
Graduation Celebration
Friday 6 November
On-site at Newman College
Sit down dinner and celebration
Attendance of people other than Year 12 students and staff is dependent on COVID-19 restrictions throughout Term 4. Where ever possible, we will endeavour to make this an inclusive event.
NSW Council of Catholic School Parents Newsletter
The latest edition of the NSW Council of Catholic School Parents (CCSP) newsletter contains many helpful resources and links to assist parents to support their own and their children's wellbeing during the continuing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
You can access this newsletter here: https://ccsp.schoolzineplus.com/newsletter/68610/#a0
Nicole Prior
Assistant Principal - Mission
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Assistant Principal Message - Learning & Teaching
Dear Year 12 Parents/Guardians
HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE VET Examinations
Earlier today all Year 12 students were spoken to about their options in relation to sitting their HSC Examinations in their Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses.
The NSW Education Standards Authority – NESA gives students the option to withdraw from sitting their VET exams for their HSC. There may be a number of reasons why a student elects not to sit a VET exam and all VET teachers have been discussing these issues with students. Some important points to understand in relation to this decision are:
- VET Exams are primarily designed for HSC students to count a Category B Subject to their ATAR. Because Newman College students do not qualify for an ATAR, this negates this reason but does not exclude the possibility of attempting exams.
- VET exams have a weighting of 100%. Unlike other subjects (e.g. English and Maths) that use a combination of a student’s ongoing assessment marks with the final exam mark when calculating the final result.
- Students who have shown a genuine interest and performed well should be encouraged to sit their VET Examinations. Staff will ensure that a study guide and sample examinations are distributed to these students – with appropriate follow-up to ensure they are adequately prepared. The recent Trial HSC exams and a student’s result in it, should be used as a guide to the standard of the HSC exam.
- Students who are not confident in an examination setting or who are not going to make a genuine effort to prepare for an exam should not sit a VET examination. Experience has shown that a poor HSC mark may have negatively affected a student’s career options in that VET field
- The decision to sit or withdraw from an exam has no bearing on the attainment of a VET qualification.
- The decision to sit or withdraw from an exam has no bearing on the eligibility to receive a HSC.
All Year 12 students will be issued with a Withdraw from VET Examination form on Monday. All students are required to return the completed form to the College Office by Friday 1st September 2017.
If you have any concerns or wish to clarify any issue regarding HSC VET Exams, please don’t hesitate to contact the relevant VET teacher, Mr Tom Moriarty, Mrs Karen Warneken (Leaders of VET) or Mr Andrew Holloway (Leader of Curriculum).
Andrew Banham
Assistant Principal - Learning & Teaching
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DON'T FORGET!
Year 12 - We need younger you photos! First day at school in kindy etc for our Final Assembly.
You can drop these at school or email to newman@lism.catholic.edu.au
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Student Services News
Hi Newman family
After a very chilly start to the week it has been great to experience some warm sunshine as the week comes to an end.
Year 12 return to normal lessons after experiencing the nerves and pressure of their Trial HSC exams. As they receive their results, reward for effort should see plenty of smiles and feelings of achievement. Year 12 will be taking part in their retreat in a different format as explained to them today by Mrs Dempsey. The year group has been split into two groups and the retreat will take place at Newman College on Monday and Tuesday of Week 8.
Year 11 are busily getting used to the Workplace Learning Program each Thursday as well as successfully achieving competencies required in their VET classes.
Mr Lewis spoke to Year 11 this week, in their year meeting, about the importance of conducting themselves in a professional manner with wearing College uniform, appropriate grooming as well as listening to guest speaker Mr Conway about business owner and employer standards. It was a great learning for all of Year 11 moving forward into the workplace, as well as reinforcing the simple expectations that are expected by all students at the College.
Looking ahead at the College, Year 12 will be studying for HSC exams and preparing for their graduation, whilst Year 11 will begin the end Preliminary course exams in Week 10.
Have a great week everyone and remember to strive for progress, not perfection.
Adrian Ryan
Student Services Manager
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Marine News
Marine Studies students are to be congratulated on their sustained efforts and willingness to embrace blended on-site learning during Term 2. However, nothing compares to being able to engage feet-in and hands-on in our local marine environment. With restrictions and Covid-safe plans in place, students were elated and grateful to have the opportunity to resurface and partake in off-site learning this term.
Fishing in the local estuary and coastal walks were an ideal means to reflect and transfer learning from the topics studied in class, namely, Coastal Studies, Sea Birds, and Commercial and Recreational Fishing.
The winter weather has been glorious during our off-site field trips. Whilst on our coastal walks, humpback whales made themselves present and welcomed us on their Northern migration. We have also had the opportunity to observe many sea birds who have been very active with the large numbers of baitfish inshore.
The coastal walks provided a memorable learning experience for students as they were able to gain insight into the history, tradition, and geological facets of our unique, local coastline. Beginning with the local Biripai nation and their inventive and sustainable use of the rich coastal zone of Shelly’s Beach and lagoon. Marraki Kilpatrick our College Youth Ministry Officer, joined us at Shelly Beach and delivered an inspiring Acknowledgment of Country to our students amongst the stunning backdrop of Shelly Beach lagoon. With the assistance of Lisa Connor, our Indigenous Education Worker, students were able to learn and identify a range of coastal bush tucker.
Our walks around Shelly Beach also coincided with the 20th anniversary of the passing of Harry Thompson, who lived in a caravan at Shelly Beach for over 40 years and left a footprint that will be remembered by many locals. Harry was known as “The Mayor’ of Shelly’s as he was formidable in protecting and caring for the pristine environment and the variety of wildlife around Shelly’s. He is now remembered not only through the stories of locals who knew and admired him but in the spectacular wood carvings on display at Harry’s Lookout and Shelly picnic area. Other field trips included a bush tucker walk at the beautifully restored Mrs York's Garden and the informative local Shipwreck walk at Town Beach.
Our local estuary fishing field trips have enabled students to experience the joys and patience associated with fishing, whilst identifying local fish species. Students have learned to rig a fishing rod, collect bait such as pipis and yabbies, identify and handle fish safely as well as consider the responsibilities of sustainable fishing and respect for the marine environment. A whole range of local estuary species were caught and released, including; Tarwine, Yellow Tailed Bream, Flathead, Whiting, Luderick, Flounder, Travalley and Mullet.
We commend the students who have been engaged in Marine Studies and displayed gratitude and respect towards being able to experience what is learned in class by attending weekly off-site field trips.
Warren Bridge & Cath Perry
Marine Teacher
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Workplacement News
Caitlin Walker spent Year 11 Block Week undertaking her Hospitality placement at Discovery Early Education & Care Centre. This proved especially beneficial to Caitlin because she is also a student of Early Childhood Education and Care, in which she recently studied a unit about nutritional requirements and menu planning in childcare centres.
Caitlin had the opportunity to participate in the planning and preparation of healthy meals, snacks and drinks that meet the healthy eating guidelines for children. And when her work was finished for the day, Caitlin would join the children in their play activities around the different rooms at the Centre.
Congratulations Caitlin, we are proud of your efforts and we also thank the team at Discovery for their continued support of our students.
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For the next week, across Australia, National Skills Week is being celebrated. National Skills Week acknowledges the role of VET in our economy. VET has produced "industry leaders, it offers great diversity, new and exciting career paths, supports our resources and primary industries, builds our cities, supports our tourism and much, much more".
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we had to postpone our planned activities but that doesn't take away from the skills our students learn here at Newman on a daily basis. Most of our Year 12 students, having just completed their Trial HSC Examinations, are now in full swing to complete their Units of Competency and are focused on the end result. Students are busy completing both theory and practical tasks with workshops also being busy places at the moment with focused students.
Year 11 continue to build on their skills and many are once again engaged in industry and consolidating the skills they are learning in the classroom.
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The Pathways & Careers Team News
Nextwave Film Competition
If you’re looking for an opportunity to show off your filmmaking skills, the Nextwave Film Competition is your chance.
Rural and regional students are invited to enter their short films for the chance to win some great prizes and have their film screened at SWIFF in 2021.
Entries are open until Monday 21 September, so find out more and enter here.
Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship – Opening Soon
Are you an indigenous student thinking of studying a health-related degree next year? The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship can give you a boost, with funding for each year of your degree.
Applications open soon, so keep an eye out on the date and get your applications in here.
Kylie Ham
Pathways & Careers Team Leader
Year 11 Workplace Learning Calendar 2020
Year 12 Workplace Learning Calendar 2020
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Job Spotlight – Registered Nurse
What do Registered Nurses do?
Registered Nurses (RN’s) support doctors and patients by providing high-level care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other facilities, even within the community.
If you’re caring, compassionate as well as level-headed and practical, then nursing could be a rewarding career to consider.
About you:
- You’ll need to be patient, empathetic and professional at all times – even under pressure; as well as an excellent team player
- An effective communicator with patients and colleagues, both orally and written
- Attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to prioritise, be a critical thinker, and have the willingness to keep learning
The job:
- Observe and record patients progress, perform diagnostic tests and administer medication
- Reassure and explain to patients and their families the treatments and procedures
- Coordinate activities that could help patients to feel better, working with other health care professionals to achieve the best outcome for individuals
- Prepare patients for further examinations, testing or surgery, assist in operations and post-operative care
- Maintain and update patient and hospital records accurately and promptly
- Help or supervise other nursing staff
If you’re caring, compassionate as well as level-headed and practical, then a job as a registered nurse could be perfect for you, and is a highly sought after job right now.
Find out all about the career and pathways to get you there in our latest Job Spotlight.
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Newman College Job Board
Available now
Part time: Motorcycle Mechanic
Full time Apprenticeship: Plumbing
Full time Traineeship: Construction Waterproofing
Full time Apprenticeship: Carpentry
Full time/Casual: Front of house, Hospitality
Full time: Business Admin/Customer Service
Full time: Office All Rounder
and many more...
Head over to the Newman College Job board on our website to view all of the latest jobs.
https://www.newman.nsw.edu.au/student-job-board/
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10 Highest Paying Jobs You Can Get Without An ATAR in 2020
Too often we are made to believe that ATARs are the be-all and end-all when it comes to snatching a job that pays the big bucks. So we grapple our way into uni thinking it’ll make us more employable, but that’s not exactly the case.
There are a number of sweet paying jobs in Australia that don’t even require an ATAR. Instead, you can get these jobs through experience or relevant qualifications which are easily obtained through an apprenticeship, traineeship or studying a vocational education and training course.
Here’s just a few of ‘em!
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Transport for NSW
Apprentice and Trainee recruitment is now open!
We are excited to announce the recruitment for the 2021 intake of regional Apprentices and Trainees has commenced and we have great opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to join Transport. At Transport for NSW, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customer we serve.
These opportunities are for people who identify and are accepted as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander within their community. If you know of anyone in your community or network who is interested in completing an Apprenticeship or Traineeship through Transport for NSW, please help us in promoting these positions to them!
To find out more, please view our brochure which contains detailed information regarding each of our Apprenticeships/Traineeships.
We have opportunities available across the state and offer the following Programs;
· Business Administration Traineeship
· Civil Construction Apprenticeship
· Heavy Diesel Mechanical Apprenticeship
· Bridge Carpentry Apprenticeship
· Line Marking Traineeship
· Painting and Blasting Traineeship
· Electrical Apprenticeship
· Safety and Environment Traineeship
· Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship
For more information about each program available and what is involved in each please follow the link below
Transport for NSW Job Opportunities
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Have you applied for a RAS Foundation Rural Scholarship yet?
The RAS Foundation Rural Scholarships are for students of any age across a diverse range of tertiary courses who are passionate about playing a part in shaping the future of rural and regional NSW.
Scholarships of $6,000 for full-time or $3,000 for part-time study are available.
Apply today
Applications close 7 September 2020.
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Butterfly is Australia's largest charity that promotes healthy body image. This year their new initiative Love Your Body Week provides a range of free resources for families to ensure positive body messages and healthy relationships with food and exercise are encouraged within the home. Included in this is a relaxed and informative webinar for parents/carers of primary and secondary age children to give knowledge, information and tips to help families better understand and promote positive body image in the home.
To find out more and register for the FREE webinar go to: https://butterfly.org.au/get-involved/campaigns/love-your-body-week-for-families/
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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM
@newmancollege
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Year 12 - We need younger you photos! First day at school in kindy etc for our Final Assembly. Bring to the office or email newman@lism.catholic.edu.au
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A big thanks to all our amazing employers for hosting Year 11 students for their block Workplace Learning week. #support #workplacement #community
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Good luck to Year 12 who commenced their HSC Trials today, we wish you all the best with this next step.
#prepare #achieve
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A reminder for students if you have travelled to any hotspot areas recently you are required to get tested & stay home until you have a negative result.
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Dates for your Diary
Year 12 Workplacement
Wed 2 Sep
Year 11 Workplacement
Thu 3 Sep
Year 12 Retreat - Group 1
Mon 7 Sep
Year 11 SLRG1 Outdoor Rec Assessment Task
Mon 7 Sep
Year 12 Retreat - Group 2
Tue 8 Sep
Year 11 SLRG2 Outdoor Rec Assessment Task
Wed 9 Sep
Year 12 Workplacement
Wed 9 Sep
Year 11 Workplacememt
Thu 10 Sep
Year 11 Final Preliminary Exams
Mon 21 Sep - Fri 25 Sep
Year 12 Final Assembly
Tue 22 Sep
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