Movie Night!
In our efforts this year to raise as much as we can for our chosen school charity, the Bali Children Foundation, the College Captains and Student Leaders set out to create a memorable and enjoyable event the whole school could enjoy. After considering different ideas, we decided a Movie Night would not only offer something fun and different but would bring our school community together in a relaxed and lighthearted way. That idea took shape on Friday, 13 June, when over 150 students and family members joined us armed with cushions, bean bags and blankets, to enjoy the much-loved animated classic Madagascar.
It was a fantastic night, particularly rewarding to see the joy and excitement it brought to our younger students. With popcorn, hot chocolate and lolly bags on offer, the support and understanding of students and parents was amazing when everything sold out before the end of the night!
All the funds raised from the evening are going directly to the Bali Children Foundation, an organisation committed to providing educational opportunities for children in need.
A huge thank you to our student leaders for their hard work and organisation, and to everyone who attended for not only making it a night to remember but for contributing to this meaningful cause.
College Captains
Abby Papas, Grace Howlett, Gabe Di Falco and Isaac Savona
Successful College Tour
Last week, 14 prospective families were welcomed to the College for the College Tour. Families met Principal Tony Corr and other members of our leadership team. They then receive a guided tour of the campus with student leaders from our Junior, Middle and Senior Schools.
The student leaders did a wonderful job, and we thank them all for putting their hands up to help out.
The next College Tour will be held on Wednesday 6 August. Bookings are open if anyone is keen to join in.
Lights, Camera… Action!
Auditions are coming up early next term for our exciting new Newhaven College video project!
Keep an eye out for further details in the first week of next term.
David Prideaux, Karen Milkins-Hendry, Steph Thornborrow and Lucy Couper
Newhaven Baking Club
This term saw the successful launch of the Newhaven College Baking Club. Students in Years 7 to 12 were welcomed to the kitchen to learn new baking skills and have some fun after school. Together we baked muffins, flapjacks, gougeres (French cheese puffs), and caramel stuffed double chocolate chip cookies.
Next term, we plan to increase our skill set, working with some pastry to make savoury snacks, and possibly looking at some seasonal baking and using local produce where we can.
Students are free to join in on the first Gold Monday of Term 3. Years 7-12 are welcome to come along!
Aisling Fagan
Middle School Teacher
Sarah Pedersen Community Award
Newhaven College is very proud of our fabulous Year 1 teacher, Sarah Pedersen, who was named 2025’s Community Leader. The award is in recognition of her charity work supporting breast cancer services.
Sarah’s award recognised her work as co-founder of Shades of Pink, a charity which raises over $100,000 each year, through events like the football Pink Round and ladies’ luncheons. Last year, the Newhaven College PFA also donated funds to the cause. Sarah also volunteers at Phillip Island Football Netball Club. In presenting the award, the council said, “Sarah’s commitment to community and quiet leadership makes her a shining example of compassion in action.”
The Bass Coast Community Awards honour the region’s most dedicated volunteers and inspiring community leaders.
Congratulations Sarah. We are so proud of you!
Vale Chris McCoy
It is with much sadness I write to inform you of the passing of young alumni Chris McCoy. Chris tragically lost his life in a road accident last weekend.
Chris was the youngest of five children who attended Newhaven College. He commenced in Junior School and finished his time with us in 2014. Chris was a friendly, likable and positive young man who had many friends at school and in the region.
Chris’ unexpected loss will deeply impact many in our community. Our thoughts are with all those who knew him, including a number of our current staff.
Our sincerest condolences are with Chris’ parents, Barry and Jane, his family and friends.
Tony Corr
Principal
Students Representative Council (SRC) Report
SRC has been busy this term! And despite a very interrupted term, we've kept up our consistent meetings! Any students are welcome to join us at break 1 on Tuesdays.
Some of our accomplishments from the term include:
- Getting three new items added to the canteen menu
- Falafels, pesto pasta and vegetarian dumplings are all now available on the online canteen menu!
- Year 10 forum day!
- After consultation with Year 10 students, we supported a Year 10 forum day to include:
- Financial literacy workshops
- Mental wellbeing workshops
- A climate justice workshop run by the Australian Youth Climate Coalition
We'll hopefully have some more big updates coming next term - as some of our bigger proposals are still in the process of being resolved. Come along to our meetings on Tuesdays at break 1 if you've got any ideas or keen to help out!
Indigo Aurora and Joey Thompson
Social Justice Captains
Parents and Friends Association Report
Fundraising Update
Thank you to everyone who submitted suggestions for how PFA raised funds should be used! After carefully reviewing your ideas, we’re excited to announce that the first funding decision is for Gaga Pits to be installed - one for Junior School and one for Middle School!
Further announcements about how remaining funds will be allocated will be released soon.
Get Ready for the Colour Explosion Run
We’re thrilled to announce that the much-loved Colour Explosion Run is back for 2025! And this year, instead of using a vendor to raise funds for prizes, we will have a set fee to participate and the option to purchase raffle tickets to raise valuable funds for our exciting new Middle School playground!
Date: Friday 8 August
Cost: $10 per student purchased through TryBooking
Each $10 ticket includes: Entry to the Colour Explosion Run (with or without powder), a pair of colourful sunglasses and a refreshing icy pole to celebrate after the run.
Dress: Students are required to dress up in black to make those colours pop! Prizes awarded for best dressed! Please bring a change of clothes if catching the bus home. Students in school uniform will not be permitted to participate.
We’re also running a raffle with five awesome prizes up for grabs:
1 x Family Pass to Amaze’N Things (donated by Amaze’N Things)
1 x Family Pass to Maru Koala Park & Mini Golf (2 adults + 2 children) (donated by Maru Koala and Mini Golf)
$100 EB Games Voucher
$50 Isola Gelato Voucher (donated by Isola)
$50 Smiggle Voucher (donated by Bass Coast Boat and Caravan Storage)
Purchase entry and raffle tickets
Volunteers are always greatly appreciated. To help out on the day, please sign up here.
We can’t wait to see our school community come together for a fun, colourful day - all while supporting a great cause for our Middle School playground!
Angel Chambers
President | Parents and Friends Association
