Surfing at Newhaven College

Newhaven College Surfing Academy caters to all levels, from beginners to advanced competitors. Our program is competency-based, so each student progresses at their own pace.

The Surf Academy Program

Middle School and Senior School students can join at any year level or competency level. Our Year 5/6 Water Safety and Surf Awareness Days introduce students to the sport.

We believe surfing is a valuable part of our community. We aim to build a fun and safe culture.

Students are encouraged to engage in surfing with awareness, respect, safety and enjoyment.

Program Details

Year 5/6 Water Safety - Two day beach awareness, safety, and skill development program.

Year 7-12 SM Surfing - An elective for timetabled sport in Terms 1, 2 & 4. Term 1 for 7-10 is open to girls only, Terms 2 & 4 is open to all students.

Newhaven College Girls Surf program – (Terms 1 & 4)

Year 10 – Surf Safety and Recreation – An elective that focuses on the Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallion and Advanced Resuscitation and First Aid awards, students also complete their level 2 Surfing Australia Surf Judging Certificate.

Year 10 - Surf Camp, Lorne

High Performance Surf Camp (NSW, Surfing Aus High Performance Centre)

Newhaven College Surf Squad (after school Wednesdays, Term 1, 2 & 4 )

Surfing Competitions (Years 7-12)

⦁ Bass Coast Region Primary Schools Surfing

⦁ Newhaven College House Surfing (by invitation only)

⦁ SEISA Surfing (Inter-School)

⦁ Victorian Schools Tag Team (Surfing Victoria)