Last week Newhaven hosted the annual Ecumenical Schools Australia conference involving sixty representatives from more than twenty schools across Victoria.
I am always pleased to show off our school to visitors and had particular pride in showing it to fellow Principals. The feedback I received was overwhelmingly positive. Principals were very taken with the stunning natural environment and the quality of our facilities. But what pleased me most was how impressed they were with all of our students that they interacted with. Watching them at school they could see how happy and engaged they were in their learning. Each student they met was positive, respectful and friendly. Of course all of us in our community are not surprised to hear this as we know what wonderful students we have at our school. However, it is nice to be reminded of that once in a while particularly from a group of experienced educators.
Head of Senior School – Mr Brett Torstonson
This week I had the pleasure in announcing Mr Brett Torstonson as our ongoing Head of Senior School. Brett was our Director of Operations and stepped into the role of Head of Senior School in an acting capacity this term. Before joining Newhaven in 2022 Brett had a broad range of experiences in teaching including leadership roles at a number of high performing independent schools in Melbourne such as Methodist Ladies College (MLC), Xavier College and St Kevin’s College. We wish Brett all the best in this important position at Newhaven.
Acting Head of Middle School in Term Four – Mr Geoff White
Next term our Head of Middle School, Mr Ralph Arceo, will be taking well deserved long service leave. I am pleased that Mr Geoff White has agreed to be acting Head of Middle School in Ralph’s absence. Many would be aware that Geoff was in the role of Head of Middle School until the end of last year and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the role.
Term Three has ended very busily for all of our students and staff. Sporting finals, camps, excursions, music concerts and the Junior School production are just some of the important events that have been taking place. On behalf of the College I would like to wish all of our Newhaven families a happy and safe term break. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday 7 October.
In Quietness and Confidence Shall Be Our Strength
Tony Corr
Principal