Newhaven College Fete – a great community event
Thank-you to all who attended and made our second Newhaven College Fete last Friday such a great success. Bigger and better than year one, it was a wonderful occasion where our community came together to socialise and have fun. It was also an opportunity for all our students, young and old, to have a great time. From the rides, live music, fun activities, stalls and delicious foods – there was something for everyone to enjoy. Our College Strategic Direction, Hearts & Minds, places Community as one of our five school keys. Events such as the fete only further promote the important place of community at our school. The fete was all organised and run by volunteers from our PFA. A special thank you to Angel Chambers, Jenni Lewandowski and the Fete organising committee, as well as the many other parent volunteers who contributed. I would like to particularly recognise the many local businesses who were kind enough to make a donation and support the event. The PFA report has more details and lots of great photos.
Remembrance Day
At 11am on Monday 11 November, our whole school gathered in the College Amphitheatre for a Remembrance Day service. Remembrance Day is one of the most important days on our country’s commemorative calendar. It's a day when we acknowledge those who died or suffered while serving in wars and conflicts. Our 2025 school captains, Abby Pappas, Isaac Savona, Gabriel Di Falco and Grace Howlett, shared the hosting responsibilities and spoke very well in conveying the importance place this memorial held for all Australians. All of our students responded exceptionally well in showing respect to this solemn occasion.
Rotary Club
As a College we are fortunate to have a number of community organisations support our school in a range of areas. A number of these associations sponsor prizes at our Presentation Night at the end of the year.
One of the organisations we are particularly grateful to is the Rotary Club of Phillip Island. The Rotary Club supports our student attendance at a number of enrichment opportunities. Last week we hosted the Rotary Club of Phillip Island at our school to thank them for the support they provide. In return, they heard from two of our Year 11 students, Gabriel Di Falco and Miranda Zalunardo, who attended the Model United Nations Summit, sponsored by Rotary. As a College we thank Rotary for their ongoing support of the students at our school.
MMG Education Surveys
Thank you to all parents and students who took the time to complete the recent MMG survey. The results provide valuable feedback that guides our school in areas of improvement.
Junior School Celebration and Presentation Evening – 27 & 28 November
As most families are aware all students and their parents are expected to attend our Junior School Celebration Evening (Wednesday 27 November) and/or the Presentation Evening for Middle School and Senior School students (Thursday 28 November). These are important formal occasions to celebrate the school year. More details on these events will be sent out soon.
In Quietness and Confidence Shall Be Our Strength
Tony Corr
Principal
Newhaven College Welcomes New Director of Business
In September, Newhaven College Alan Nolan joined us as Director of Business. Alan is an experienced Finance and Human Resources professional and brings over ten years of school experience to his role at Newhaven, previously employed as the Business Manager at The Essington School in Darwin. Alan holds a Diploma in HR Management and is currently completing his Master of Business Administration through the University of Adelaide.
In 2025, we will also welcome Aisling Fagan as a Middle School Science teacher, specialising in HAS subjects, plus Food Technology. In 2026, Alan and Aisling's son Rían will join the College in Prep, with little Oisín to follow.
We welcome the Fagan-Nolan's to the Newhaven College community!
