Remembrance Day - 11 November
For Remembrance Day, Newhaven College students, teachers and staff came together to show our appreciation to those who have served in Australia's armed forces, those who continue to serve and those who have lost their lives.
Due to the poor weather, the entire school came together in The Collect, in Middle School, to show their respect and reflect.
The Remembrance Day Ceremony, led by our 2026 School Captains Harry Arceo, Issy Mahon, Kadek Humphris and Tilly Stecher, was a solemn and poignant event. Our 2025 Junior School Captains laid a wreath at the base of the flag poles as Year 11 student Felix Fothergill and Brass Specialist James Ryan played a moving rendition of the last post.
A minute's silence provided a space for reflection and paying our respects. The school community stood together, expressing our collective remembrance and gratitude for those who bravely served.
World Teachers Day
On Friday 31 October the College celebrated World Teachers Day by tipping their hat to all of our wonderful teachers.
Our whole school community is grateful for all the hard work and dedication provided by our teaching staff.
Wardy’s Newhaven College Christmas Tree
The Christmas Giving Tree is up at the College main reception and ready to receive gifts.
This proud Newhaven College tradition of giving has been running since 1999 and is back again to bring joy to those in need this Christmas.
Parents, students and friends of Newhaven are invited to place new, unwrapped gifts for children of all ages under the tree in the main reception. The gifts will be distributed to local families in need by St Vincent de Paul to spread some Christmas spirit and show support within our wonderful community.
The giving tree began when teacher and Deputy Principal John Ward (now retired) called upon Newhaven College families to think of others at Christmas by donating a gift to families in need.
Please place your contributions under the tree before Monday 1 December.
Star Gazing
The local astronomy club Island Astronomy & Cosmology Association, is hosting their regular gathering at the Year 9 Environmental Centre at Newhaven College on the 28 November. There will be a brief talk about recent astronomical news and opportunities to use club telescopes, as well as the school telescope in the dome.
The evening will begin at 7:45pm. Come and enjoy!
Travis Thompson
Biggest Morning Tea Success
A huge congratulations to Year 9 student Hayden Hopkins, who led the charge in organising this year’s Biggest Morning Tea held at the Year 9 Environmental Centre, as part of his major Horizons Project. Thanks to Hayden’s leadership and the generosity of our community, we raised an impressive $636.10 for the Cancer Council.
The theme of the day was Newspaper Fashion, encouraging creativity, recycling, and sustainable innovation. A big thank you to all our guests for attending, and to the Prep and Year 6 students for joining in the fun.
Well done, Hayden, on an outstanding effort and a successful event that brought our community together for a great cause.
Sam Foura
Head of Year 9
End of Year Celebrations
Be sure to save the date for our end of year Junior School Celebrations and Middle and Senior School Presentation Evening, both to take place in the College Gym. Attendance is compulsory for all students.
Junior School Celebration Afternoon - Prep to Year 4
Monday, 8 December – 1pm to 3pm
We are excited to celebrate our achievements at the upcoming Junior School Celebration Afternoon on Monday 8 December. Each Junior School class will perform an item, and all families are invited to join us for this special event. It will be a wonderful afternoon of celebration, showcasing the talents and hard work of our students.
Middle and Senior School Presentation Evening - Years 5- 11
Monday, 8 December - 6pm to 8pm
Students in Years 5 - 11 will celebrate their achievements from the past year, with awards presented for academic excellence, values, sport and music across all year levels. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend and join in celebrating the students’ successes. Those in attendance will also enjoy musical performances from our talented music students.