SEISA Surfing Carnival
Newhaven College put on a dominant display as hosts of the SEISA Surfing Carnival, held at Smiths Beach. Our talented 12 surfer squad delivered a flawless performance. The team went undefeated through the heat phase of the competition, successfully earning Newhaven a spot in every final category. That momentum carried right into the championship rounds, with Newhaven capturing victory in all six finals.
Congratulations to our individual champions who took out first place in their respective divisions: Tijian Coldora, Lulu van der Walt, Ryan McKenzie, Josie Richer, Tavish Mahon and Savannah Bennett.
Newhaven College remains undefeated in SEISA Surfing. Winning the overall schools trophy by a margin of 111 points between 1st and 2nd .
An honourable mention to Year 7 student Amelia Mahon, who stepped up to compete in the Senior Category against Year 11 and 12 students. In an incredible display of skill and determination, Amelia earnt a second place result in the Senior Female Final behind fellow Newhaven student Savannah Bennett.
It was an unforgettable day of competition that highlighted the incredible depth and spirit of Newhaven College's surfing program.
Ben Clark
Head of Surfing
SEISA Golf
On Monday 18 May, Charlie Chasmore (Y7), Fraser Oliver (Y8), Thomas Simon (Y8), Bryn Chandler (Y10), Harry Bentley (Y11) and Kai Cashman (Y11) represented Newhaven College at the annual SEISA Golf Tournament held at Warragul Country Club.
The boys had a great day out, with some very consistent golf being played. Harry Bentley came in third overall in the Single Men's category and Newhaven College took out the Team Category, earning them entry at the SSAV Tournament (State Comp) at Lonsdale Links on Monday 25 May.
Again, the boys all played in a fantastic spirit and represented their school with pride, competing alongside some of Australia's top junior golfers. Congratulations to Charlie, Fraser, Thomas, Harry and Kai for progressing through to the State level competition. A fantastic effort!
Lachlan Gale & Stewart Bathgate
House Cross Country Carnival
Wednesday 13 May was a fantastic day of running and House spirit as students across the Middle School and Junior School participated in our 2026 House Cross Country Carnival. The morning began with our Year 5 and 6 students taking on the course, before our Prep to Year 4 students enjoyed their races in the afternoon.
It was wonderful to see so many students challenge themselves, encourage others and proudly represent their House teams throughout the day. A huge thank you to all staff, parent helpers and Year 8 and Year 11 students who assisted with marshalling, timing, recording and supporting students around the course. Congratulations to all students who participated and a special mention to our place getters below.
Year Level Results
Year 5 Girls - 1st – Bridget Doig; 2nd – Lily Solibakke; 3rd – Millie Van; 4th – April Lithgow; 5th – Lucy Pedersen; 6th – Georgia Evans
Year 5 Boys - 1st – Austin Lynch; 2nd –Luca Cohoe; 3rd – Jude Thompson; 4th – Sebastian Ferretto; 5th – Luka Phillips; 6th – Harry Cervai
Year 6 Girls - 1st – Chelsea Chambers; 2nd – Evelyn McCabe; 3rd – Olivia Clark; 4th – Gabrielle Titmarsh; 5th – Evie Felstead; 6th – Sage van der Walt
Year 6 Boys - 1st – Noah Hollings; 2nd – Fletcher Hennessy; 3rd – Flynn Chaston; 4th – Leith Cameron; 5th – Cooper Bennett; 6th – Sam Martindale
Prep Girls -1st – Ria Chaseling; 2nd – Annika Cohoe; 3rd – Ava Harris; 4th – Astrid Black
Prep Boys - 1st – Luca Smith; 2nd – Arlo Milford-Robertson; 3rd – Nikolai Naletova-Blackwell; 4th – Rian Fagan-Nolan
Year 1 Girls - 1st – Olive Goessens; 2nd – Elsie Zonneveld; 3rd – Pippa Johanson-Neil; 4th – Jessica Costello
Year 1 Boys - 1st – Benji Blondel and Axel Onley; 2nd – Harry Logan; 3rd – Benji Van Haaster; 4th – Jarvis Dunk
Year 2 Girls - 1st – Mali Dennis; 2nd – Eva Dillon; 3rd – Arabella Wall; 4th – Ella Lithgow
Year 2 Boys - 1st – Harvey van Haaster; 2nd – Heath Clark; 3rd – Felix Boyce; 4th – Aiden Felstead
Year 3 Girls - 1st – Millie Mcgrath; 2nd – Yuri Chaseling; 3rd – Ruby Van; 4th – Liza Naletova-Blackwell
Year 3 Boys - 1st – Patrick Harris ;2nd – Huon Granger; 3rd – Alexander Gojrzewski; 4th – Sidney Hallas
Year 4 Girls - 1st – Milla Kirkhope; 2nd – Casey Felstead; 3rd – Airlie Lewandowski; 4th – Sophie Clark
Year 4 Boys - 1st – Nixon Dunk; 2nd – Nate O’Connor; 3rd – Nate Reginer’; 4th – Hudson Holtzman
We now look forward to supporting the selected students who will progress through to the Division Cross Country event later this term.
Jaclyn Clark
PE and Sports Teacher
5/6 District Boys AFL and Girls Netball
On Friday, 15 May, our Year 5/6 students travelled to Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve for the District AFL and Netball competition day. With the sun shining and a fantastic atmosphere throughout the day, students represented Newhaven College with outstanding sportsmanship and teamwork.
Our girls entered three netball teams, all of whom enjoyed success across the day, recording several wins against strong opposition, including St Joseph’s, Wonthaggi North, Wonthaggi, Cowes, San Remo, Newhaven Primary and Bass Valley Primary Schools. Congratulations to our Girls A Team, who have progressed through to the Division stage at the end of this term, a fantastic achievement!
The Boys AFL A Team also had an exceptional day, winning all three of their matches convincingly in their pool and progressing through to the next stage of competition. Their results included:
NHC 1 defeated NHC 2
NHC 1 defeated WPS
NHC 1 defeated SRPS
A huge thank you must go to our wonderful Middle and Senior School students who umpired throughout the day and represented the College so professionally.
Thank you also to all coaches and helpers who gave up their time to support our students: Noah Martin-Endress, Jesse, Aisha, Liv, Ellie and Millie, as well as parent volunteer Luci Mannix. Your enthusiasm and encouragement helped make the day such a success.
Congratulations to both our Boys AFL and Girls Netball A teams on progressing to Division level. We wish them all the very best for the next stage.
Jaclyn Clark
PE and Sports Teacher
Primary School Division Cross Country
Congratulations to our 34 students from Years 3-6 who proudly represented the College at the Division Cross Country event held at Stony Creek on Wednesday 21 May.
A special congratulations to the five students who have successfully qualified for the Regional Cross Country Championships on 4 June:
Patrick Harris- 6th place (9/10-year-old boys)
Bridget Doig- 5th place (11-year-old girls)
Austin Lynch- 6th place (11-year-old boys)
Noah Hollings- 2nd place (12/13-year-old boys)
Chelsea Chambers- 4th place (12/13-year-old girls)
We are incredibly proud of all students who competed and wish our regional qualifiers the very best for the next stage of competition.
Jaclyn Clark
PE and Sports Teacher
Senior Athletics Age Group Champs
Congratulations to our Year 10, Year 11 and Year 12 Athletics age group champions from our House Athletics Carnival. These students represent our best athletes in the College. A fantastic effort from these very talented athletes.
Under 10 Age Champion
Congratulations to Year 4 student Nate Reginer, who was awarded Under 10 Age Champion at the Primary School District Athletics Day.
Clean Canvas by Sage Goldsbury
We love seeing our alumni doing incredible things beyond the College. Congratulations to Newhaven College alumni Sage Goldsbury (Class of 2021) on the release of Clean Canvas - an amazing surf film created with Clementine Bourke.
Follow Sage through the waves of Raglan, New Zealand in Clean Canvas - a surf film blending art, surfing and life on the road alongside filmmaker Clementine Bourke. Blending Sage’s personal artwork with dreamy left-handers, Camplify campervan living and raw moments in and out of the water, Clean Canvas is a reflection of surfing, self-expression and doing things your own way.