Divisional Softball
On Wednesday, 5 November Newhaven College's Year 5/6 students showcased their sporting spirit and skills at the Divisional Softball Day, held at Bass Recreation Reserve.
Boys Team
The boys had a fun-filled and valuable day of learning, playing two matches and gaining great experience as a team. Their first game against Cowes Primary ended 19-8, but the boys came back with a stronger second innings, quickly adapting to the modified softball rules. Their second game against Wonthaggi Primary was a nail-biter. The boys ultimately lost by just one run, but it was fantastic to see their teamwork and determination shine through. A special shout-out goes to Darby for his great work as a catcher and Jack for his solid pitching. Thank you to Ms O'Dempsey for her coaching in Sport and on the day!
Girls Team: Off to Regionals!
The girls' team had an outstanding performance, finishing 2nd overall and securing a spot to compete in the regional finals. With two convincing wins against Cowes Primary and San Remo Primary, they showed incredible teamwork and determination. The team’s only loss was to Bass Valley Primary, but their resilience and strong performance in the other matches earned them a ticket to the Regionals. See update below!
Jaclyn Clark
Junior School PE and Sports Teacher
5/6 Girls Regional Softball- Third Place Finish!
On Thursday 13 November, our talented Year 5/6 girls travelled to the Bass Recreation Reserve to compete in the Regional Softball Championships, and what a day they had! With the sun shining and spirits high, the girls showcased outstanding teamwork, resilience and skill across all matches.
The day began with a tough contest against Cowes Primary School, where our girls fought hard but went down by 7 runs. They bounced back brilliantly in their second game, securing an impressive 10-run victory over Trafalgar with confident batting and sharp fielding. Their final match saw them take on the eventual champions, Bass Valley, in a fast-paced, high-scoring game that finished 21–11.
Finishing third overall is an incredible achievement at this level, and the girls should be extremely proud. There were some awesome fielding moments, great catches, strong hits and fantastic teamwork on display throughout the day.
Well done, girls, a sensational effort from start to finish!
Jaclyn Clark
Junior School PE and Sports Teacher
Year 5/6 Divisional Cricket
On Friday 31 October, our talented 5/6 boys’ cricket team headed to the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve to compete in the Divisional Cricket competition after qualifying at the district level.
In the opening match, the team faced Leongatha St Laurence in what turned out to be an unforgettable game. With the scoreline tight heading into the final over, Hunter Latham delivered an incredible performance, hitting five consecutive sixes to bring Newhaven College to victory by just seven runs.
Game two was another nail-biter, ending in a draw against Loch Primary. Lachlan Chapman impressed with a high individual total, helping to secure the team’s place in the Grand Final.
The final saw the boys take on a strong Leongatha Primary side. Despite their best efforts and some sharp bowling from the opposition, our team went down in a spirited contest. Miles Leary earned a special mention (and likely “Man of the Match”) after taking several outstanding catches throughout the game.
A huge thank you goes to Heidi Driscoll for her dedication in coaching and supporting the boys at both District and Divisional levels. Congratulations to all players on an incredible effort and for representing Newhaven College with pride.
Divisional Team: Lachlan Chapman, Flynn Chaston, Ned Ciavarella, James Evans, Thomas Jenkinson, Hunter Latham, Miles Leary, Alfie Russo, Archie Webb and Oliver Wright.
Jaclyn Clark
Junior School PE and Sports Teacher
District Cricket
On Friday, 24 October, 20 students from Newhaven College participated in the Primary School’s District Cricket at Wonthaggi recreational reserve. The girls' team beat Wonthaggi Primary school in their first game, with Sophie Blake and Abigail Coulthurst bowling some excellent deliveries. The boys' team also played Wonthaggi Primary, winning by 50 runs. Hunter Latham shone with the bat, hitting 4 fours in one over.
The second games were both against San Remo Primary. The girls played well, showing improvement in both their batting and fielding, although they were beaten by a stronger bowling team. The boys' team bowled exceptionally well, with Lachlan Chapman hitting many fours to help get another win, putting them into the Grand Final.
The students were all super excited about playing in the final against Cowes Primary School. The boys showed passion and determination throughout the game and supported one another with constant positive praise. The game was extremely tight, coming down to the last over to decide the winner. Newhaven College took two final wickets to secure the win. The celebration was big, with a lot of excitement and loud cheering. The boys will now progress to the Divisional Cricket competition.
Congratulations to all of the cricketers on a great day and good luck to the boys' team on Friday, 31 October.
Jaclyn Clark
Junior School PE and Sports Teacher
9/10 Age State Relay Team
The Newhaven College 9/10-year-old girls relay team competed at Lakeside Stadium in Melbourne on 6 November 2025, showcasing incredible effort and teamwork. While they didn’t place on the podium, their performance was impressive and reaching this level of competition was a huge achievement in itself.
The team trained hard and gave it their all, with smooth baton exchanges and determination from start to finish. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see what’s next! Great work Hazel Jones, April Lithgow, Mila Potter and Coco Russo.
Jaclyn Clark
Junior School PE and Sports Teacher
District Surfing Championships
Thursday 30 October 2025 at Main Beach, Inverloch, three of our talented Year 5 students represented Newhaven College at the District Surfing event. It was a fantastic day filled with great waves, sportsmanship and plenty of smiles.
Congratulations to Dash Janson, Leith Cameron and Oscar Lamaro for their enthusiasm and outstanding effort throughout the day.
Jaclyn Clark
Junior School PE and Sports Teacher
Amanda Price wins Silver
Congratulations to our Equestrian Team co-ordinator, Amanda Price, who recently visited the ACT to compete in the Equestrian Dressage competition at the XX Australian Masters Games Canberra 2025.
Amanda, and her horse Sailor, came 2nd and 3rd in her competitions.