Year 11 Ceramics
Year 11 students were given the task of collaborating with another artist, or inspirational person, to create a series of works for their final folio. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to let go of their control over an idea and allow a process to develop through communication and collaboration. Term 3 was spent generating ideas and experimenting with materials, mediums, techniques and importantly, time frames. Term 4 has been spent refining ideas and a flurry of activity surrounding the completion of the artwork.
Cat study was created by Shae Foster & her mother Kate - white raku clay with acrylic paint decoration.
Series of Drinking Mugs by Elleah Rodgers & Felix Fothergill - red raku clay and underglazes.
Slip cast Bowls, Plates & Mug by Elsa Osabutey & her mother Michelle - slip cast earthenware.
Join Newhaven Taiko for 2026
Taiko drumming is a Japanese art form where performers play a range of drums, called wadaiko, together as a group. It’s loud, powerful, and full of rhythm, with roots in ceremonies, festivals, and even early military uses. Today, Taiko is known around the world as an exciting mix of music, movement, and athletic energy, demanding focus, teamwork, and plenty of enthusiasm.
Enrolments for next year are now open and participation is at no extra cost.
Rebecca Scully
Head of Strings
Junior School Choir
During the final Junior School Assembly, the Junior School Choir were awarded with special medals by their instructor Nina Prideaux. The choir students have shown such dedication and enthusiasm throughout the year and were well-deserving of their medals!
Students Honoured with Jazz Awards
Year 6 student Jack Mannix, saxophone and piano, and Year 12 student Archie Robson, electric guitar, were recipients of the Phillip Island Jazz Club Encouragement Award for 2025. The awards were presented by Mayor Cr Rochelle on Sunday 16 November at the Phillip Island Bowls Club.
Congratulations to both Jack and Archie for their superb dedication to music
Mac rocks out AC/DC in Fed Square
Bagpiper, Mackenzie Cameron (Year 12), joined in at Fed Square last week to help break the world record for the largest group performance of the bagpipes. Before the AC/DC concert. A total of 374 bagpipers congregated to take out the record. It was almost impossible to spot Mac in the crowd, but he was certainly in the thick of it.
Mac was interviewed by The Age and was featured on their Facebook page. Congratulations Mac, what a fun event to be a part of!
Gippsland Associated Theatre Awards 2025
We are excited to announce more nominations for our incredible Newhaven performers and creatives! The GAT Awards will be announced at a gala event on 6 December.
Jude Fisher – Most Outstanding Male Youth Actor (Musical Theatre)
Aoife O’Connell - Most Outstanding Female Youth Actor (Musical Theatre)
Felix Fothergill – Most Outstanding Youth Performance (Male) (Musical Theatre)
Kerryn Lockhart - Most Outstanding Female Actor (Musical Theatre) and Most Outstanding Musical Director (Musical Theatre)
Melissa McMillan - Most Outstanding Director (Drama/Comedy)
Simon Furniss - Most Outstanding Lead Male Actor (Drama/Comedy)
Marni Johnston (Newhaven Mum) - Most Outstanding Lead Female Actor (Drama/Comedy) and Most Outstanding Support Female Actor (Drama/Comedy)
We wish everyone all the best!
