Newman News Vol 3 Issue 7 - 23 May 2024

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Yirrganydji and Djabugay peoples, as the traditional owners of this land and pay respect to their elders, past, present, and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia who educated their children in this area.  We show respect for their history, their culture, and our shared future.

We will always remember that under the concrete, steel and asphalt of this College, this land is, was, and always will be traditional Aboriginal land.

JCU Nguma-bada Campus - "Place for tomorrow's Learning Knowledge and Wisdom"
Yirryay (Yirrganydgi landuage, coastal dialect of Djabugay.

Prayer for the month of May

From the Principal

Dear Families of Newman Catholic College

I do hope the term is proceeding well for you.  The College has been an exciting place for students in recent days with reef trips, Crankworxs excursions, Futsal championships, Mathematics competitions and Music Camp.

Please place the Athletics carnival in your diaries as a save the date.  For the first time in our short history, it will be held within our College grounds. We look forward to having you attend. The date is: Friday 14 June. This is a compulsory attendance day for all students. 

May I draw your attention to the two posters below. As a College we could do better with our students’ school attendance.

One poster speaks to lateness. Just a little bit late doesn’t seem much but … 10mins late each day amounts to 1.5 weeks of missed work for a student over the course of one year. This is not to mention the disruption for other students when the flow of the lesson stops to welcome a late student into the room. We all have a responsibility to each other to be on time. As your Principal, I ask that parents attend to this.  We understand that on occasions this is  unavoidable.

The second poster presents information on absenteeism. 1 or 2 days a week can really add up…  If a child misses one day per week that is 8 weeks per year.  Our school year consists of 39 weeks and with 8 weeks missed there is only 31 weeks left for learning.  31 as a fraction of the whole year 52 weeks is 60% of the year.  40% of time being spent out of school. This I believe is a worry. It certainly is for me. Over the course of 13 years of education that is 2.5 years of missed learning. Please insist on your children attending school.

We will be tightening up on granting approvals for families taking students out during class time for additional holidays, as well.  Over the next term our Year Coordinators will invite those families in for interviews where students are not meeting our 90% rule. Absenteeism is creating additional work and hardship for our staff.  We are blessed with dedicated good staff and as a community we need to be caring for them. Sports days and community days, retreats and camps are all part of our compulsory attendance days. For these times a letter needs to be written to the Learner Mentor  teacher if your child happens to be absent.

Our College has a strong culture of learning and being located within a university we have an expectation that those who have accepted enrolment with us work towards being on time and in attendance.

Please contact me if you have any questions relating to these matters.

With Every Blessing

Lauretta Graham
Principal

Attendance Matters

IMPORTANT BUS INFORMATION | Port Douglas Carnivale 24 May - 27 May 2024

We have received communication from FNQ Bus Lines that may affect your child travelling on the bus on Friday 24 May and Monday 27 May.

FNQ Bus Lines will be sending out information directly to all families as well. Please take note of the information.

As a reminder, please make sure that on the days noted above that your child travel on their allocated service. If for any reason you wish to have your child travel on an alternate service than the one they are allocated for, please remember to contact FNQ Bus Lines directly for this change. These services do not allow for standing passengers, so seats are limited.

For any specific requests regarding travel arrangements, extra bookings, and changes to bookings, please contact FNQ Bus Lines directly via email (info@fnqbuslines.com.au) or phone: 07 4098 2380.

NOTICE FROM FNQ BUS LINES:

As you may well be aware Port Douglas Carnivale commences on the Friday 24 May 2024 and with it comes some road closures in Port Douglas town on the afternoon on this date.

The Newman College bus that goes into Port Douglas town will terminate on the south end of Macrossan street at the Coconut Grove Resort entrance.

This means that we will not be able to fulfil the Mobil, Paddy’s Bar & Rattle and Hum stops on this day, all other stops will run as per timetable.

All casual travelling students will not be allowed on this service unless their travel has been pre-booked with our office as we anticipate there will be very limited seating on the 24 May and 27 May 2024.

Likewise, children that are travelling full time on the Newman College Bus that goes to Wonga beach will need to pre-arrange travel on the Newman College Port Douglas should they wish to travel on this service on the 24 May 2024 due to limited seating.

Special Projects and Partnerships

Year 7 JCU Experience

On Thursday 9 May, Year 7 students walked to James Cook University (JCU) for a half-day experience that provided them with an inspiring look into the world of higher education. This special event, designed to spark curiosity and a passion for learning, allowed our students to explore various facets of university life and the myriad opportunities it holds. We extend our heartfelt thanks to James Cook University for hosting such an enlightening event and look forward to many more collaborative experiences in the future.

Bunnings: Project Gnomeland

Newman Catholic College recently had a classroom visit to our Year 7 Project Garden Group by a community garden expert from Bunnings on Friday 17 May. This was made even more special by Bunnings' generous donation of gloves, gardening tools, mulch, and vegetable seedlings, which have greatly enhanced our school garden project.

The visit was part of our ongoing effort to provide hands-on learning experiences and to foster a love for the environment and sustainable practices among our students. The hands-on activity not only taught them essential gardening skills but also the values of teamwork, patience, and responsibility. The generous donations from Bunnings have provided our garden group with the necessary tools and materials to sustain and expand our gardening project. The gloves and tools ensure that our students can work safely and effectively, while the mulch and seedlings are vital for the garden's growth and productivity. We extend our deepest gratitude to Bunnings for their unwavering support and generosity. Thank you for your continued support of our College programs.

Mr Alexander Starmer
Leader of Special Programs & Partnerships

Leader of Liturgy, Spirituality & Faith Formation

Newman Catholic College Success in Fundraising for Caritas Australia's Project Compassion 2024

Over the past ten weeks, students, staff, parents, and supporters of Newman Catholic College wholeheartedly embraced the spirit of compassion in action by participating in this year's Caritas Australia's Project Compassion 2024. This annual Lenten fundraising and awareness appeal was carried out by students and staff in their Learner Mentor Groups  and saw various activities to raise funds and awareness for those in need. From donations and physical challenges, to hosting events and making personal sacrifices, every contribution has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

We are thrilled to share that, through our collective efforts, Newman Catholic College has raised just over $3000 for Caritas. This achievement demonstrates the compassion and generosity that defines our college community and reinforces a commitment to serving others.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed and participated in this meaningful cause particularly our sponsors whose logos can be seen below. Your dedication and kindness have brought hope and support to countless individuals and communities around the world. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and generosity.

Mr Chris Graham
Leader of Liturgy, Spirituality & Faith Formation

MyCE Parent Mobile App

NEW MyCE Parent Mobile App
(replacing the current Parent Portal)

MyCE – short for My Catholic Education – is an app developed by Cairns Catholic Education to allow parents, guardians and caregivers to easily and securely access school and student information. It provides an interactive pathway for communication between home and school.

Note: If a caregiver has access to the app, they will not have access to Parent Slips unless they are a legal guardian. 

Some of the most useful features include:

• school contact and directory information
• notification of student absences
• links to Parent Slips and Parent Teacher Online
• student timetables
• access to your students’ academic reports
• the ability to add school calendar events to your personal calendar

Link to MyCE Guide

Wilbur Donovan
Deputy Principal - Academic Studies

Stop Drop and Go Zone

Stop Drop Go Zone

Kinetic runs the public bus services in Cairns and they travel through the JCU bus interchange regularly throughout the day. 

Drivers have reported safety issues as parents are dropping off/picking up children from Newman Catholic College. 

The area around the end roundabout is marked with no standing signs however cars are often stopping in this area which impacts on the safe passage of buses. 

Parents are also reminded not to queue around the roundabout when accessing the Stop Drop Go Zone. 

We are kindly asking the families to use the designated Stop Drop Go Zone to ensure the public buses and other road users are not inconvenienced. 

Arts Department

Welcome to Week 6, Term 2!

Take note of the below events that:

Week 8 – An Evening with The Arts – Thursday 6 June 2024 – all Arts groups (Performing and Visual Arts) will be showcasing their work from Semester 1.

This will include:

• Voices of Newman
• Newman Symphonics
• Newman Chamber Strings
• Year 7 Concert Band and Year 7 Strings Ensemble (compulsory music classes 07MUS01, 07MUS02, 07MUS03 and 07MUS04)
• NCC Dance Academy
• NCC Performance Troupe
• Year 7 – 9 Dance classes

Week 10 – All Arts groups that are performing in the eisteddfod will be proudly representing our college in the areas of performing arts, more information will be distributed by the end of Week 6 as well as information regarding purchasing ticket.

Music Camp - Cairns Junior Eisteddfod Preparation

Students involved in the Voices of Newman, Newman Chamber Strings, and Newman Symphonics and the Year 7 Concert Band/Strings prepared their performances pieces Monday and Tuesday (Week 6) up for the upcoming Arts Evening and Cairns Junior Eisteddfod. It was a tremendous success. A special thank you goes to the staff that were involved in the event - Mrs Fraser, Mrs Challis, Mr Graham, Ms Welser, Ms Cooke and Mr Pols.

Footage from the event can be found on the socials. Thank you to all the teachers for allowing these students to be released, and a special acknowledgment to Dr Graham and Mr Donovan for making this Music Camp possible. The students accomplished an impressive amount of work in a short time, resulting in outstanding outcomes.

Music Camp

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2024 Eisteddfod

Our talented Performing Arts students will be participating in the 2024 Cairns Junior Eisteddfod at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre. This exciting event will showcase the exceptional talents of the following groups:

• Voices of Newman
• Newman Chamber Strings
• Newman Symphonics
• NCC Dance Academy
• Newman Drama Group

Please take note of the schedule for each group:

Monday 17 June 2024 – Newman Symphonics and Newman Chamber Strings

• What to wear: Formal uniform
• What to bring: Instrument, music, and a water bottle
• Performance at CPAC: 6:15pm arrival, 7pm start – SESSION M14 – CPAC – M98
• Students are required to make their own arrangements for transportation to and from the venue.

Tuesday 18 June 2024 – Voices of Newman

• What to wear: Formal uniform
• What to bring: Snack and a water bottle
• Departure from NCC: 11:45am (via bus - Newman Catholic College)
• Performance at CPAC: 1:30pm – M16 – CPAC – items M9, M11, M8
• Departure from CPAC: 3:00 pm – Parents are kindly requested to pick up their children from the venue.

Thursday 20 June 2024 – Newman Drama Group

• What to wear: Drama costume
• What to bring: Water bottle
• Performance at CPAC: Group Presentation – S30 – 12:00pm departure time (NCC) 12:45pm arrival time (CPAC), 1:30pm session start
• Students will be transported to and from the venue by Mr Brack and Mrs Fraser

Thursday 20 June 2024 – NCC Performance Troupe

• What to wear: Performance troupe costume – students are to arrive in their costume
• What to bring: Footwear, water bottle, any additional performance preparation equipment
• Performance at CPAC: D109 – 6:30pm arrival, session commences at 7:00pm, most likely to perform approximately 8/8:15pm
• Students are required to make their own arrangements for transportation to and from the venue.

Newman Catholic College staff encourage all parents and caregivers to support our performers by attending their respective performances. Tickets can be purchased at the box office at the theatre. Your presence and encouragement mean the world to our students.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our College's Performing Arts program.

Drama Group for the Eisteddfod

This year, our Drama students from Year 7 and 8 will showcase their talent in an original script crafted by our esteemed Drama specialist, Mr Brack. Titled "Hamish and Grace" his play promises to captivate both the adjudicator and audiences with its unique storyline and compelling performances. Best of luck!

Warm regards

Katherine Fraser
Leader of Arts

Mathematics Department

JCU Newman Interschool Mathematics Competition

We are delighted to share the outstanding success of the second JCU Newman Interschool Mathematics Competition, held on Thursday 9 May 2024. This event marked a significant milestone in celebrating and nurturing mathematical talent in the Cairns region, and we couldn't be more pleased with the outcome.

The competition was open to all talented Year 7, Year 8, and Year 9 students attending secondary schools in the Cairns region. Our dedicated team of James Cook University lecturers delivered engaging activities and facilitated the competition throughout the day. Their expertise and enthusiasm played a pivotal role in making this event memorable.

A total of 78 students from across the Cairns region enthusiastically participated in the competition. Their presence and commitment underscored the incredible mathematical talent that resides within our community.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the following students for their outstanding performance:

These students demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills, mathematical prowess, and teamwork, setting a high standard for future competitions. We want to express our gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of this event. As we reflect on this successful competition, we look forward to the future of the JCU Newman Interschool Mathematics Competition, where we will continue to celebrate and inspire mathematical excellence in the Cairns region.

Thank you for being part of this incredible journey, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for our budding mathematicians.

Warm regards,

Prasad Nair
Leader of Mathematics

JCU Newman Mathematics Competition

HASS Department

What an exciting term it has been so far!

Year 9 Extension History Students attended the Cairns Armour and Artillery Museum on Friday Week 5 to have their World War 1 learning become tangible. They explored the numerous tanks and armoured vehicles, in addition to being privileged to be able to handle weapons from the displays, and experience an armoured vehicle ride. It was a fantastic opportunity for the students to get away from the classroom and engage with primary materials and displays up close and personal, rather than just in images or texts viewed in class.

Year 7 students have attended an excursion to the Reef this week, and this opportunity is a great cross-curriculum approach to learning. Students will be able to reflect on the value the Reef has to the Cairns economy and liveability factors, in addition to considering how managing the Reef is of vital importance for the Cairns region.

Finally, as the assessment period begins, it is important to note that students must attend school during these periods, particularly with classes that have exams this term. If students are absent, their absence must be explained and/or they must provide a medical certificate. The HASS classes have the following assessments coming up:

Warm regards

Sarah Hill-Murray
Acting Leader of Learning - HASS

Cairns Armour & Artillery Museum

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Languages Department

Japanese School Visit

On Friday 10 May 2024, Newman Catholic College hosted 83 Japanese students from Shizuoka Eiwa Jyogakuin High School. This visit was an electrifying whirlwind of international exchange, enriching the lives of students from both campuses. From lively morning sports activities to engaging trivia quizzes, language barriers dissolved as students enthusiastically communicated in English, Japanese, and the universal language of body gestures.

The afternoon brought about even deeper connections as Japanese students immersed themselves in our regular classes, seamlessly blending into discussions and enhancing their learning alongside our own students.

At Newman Catholic College, we are committed to nurturing this bond, ensuring that students and staff from both sides continue to benefit from diverse international exchanges and deepen their understanding of different cultures. Together, we're building bridges that span continents, connecting Australia and the rest of the world in meaningful ways.

今回の学校訪問は両校の生徒たちにとって、とても有意義な国際交流の機会になったと確信しています。午前中のスポーツアクティビティやトリビアクイズでは、英語や日本語、ボディーランゲージを用いながら、積極的に質問をしたりなどしてコミュニケーションに励むことができました。午後のクラスでは、日本人学生たちに本校の生徒が受講する通常授業に参加してもらい、授業のテーマに沿って会話を重ねながら共に学びを深めることができました。今後もパートナー校として良好な関係を構築し、両校の生徒や職員たちに様々な国際交流や異文化理解の機会を提供し、彼らがオーストラリアと日本を繋ぐ架け橋になってくれることを期待しています。

Shizuoka Eiwa Jyogakuin High School

Italian Food Excursion

On Friday 3 May, our Year 8 Italian students had a fantastic outing to Sapori Antichi Italiani, an Italian café in Campus Village. This visit was a wonderful opportunity for the students to practice their Italian language skills by ordering food in Italian. They enjoyed a delicious array of authentic Italian pastries and cakes, immersing themselves in the rich culinary traditions of Italy. The students also had a great time socializing with their classmates, making the day both educational and enjoyable. Thank you to all the families who supported this excursion. Buon appetito!

French Movie Festival

On Friday 10 May, the French students went to Cairns Central, to see a movie called Ama Gloria as part of the French Film festival. Ama Gloria is a PG story about a 5-year-old little girl named Cléo who is raised in Paris by her nanny, Gloria, a Cape Verde woman, and her dad. One day her nanny's mum died and Gloria, the nanny, is obliged to go back to her island to mourn her mum. Gloria won't return to Paris so she invites Cléo to visit her and say goodbye to her. Cléo likes the life on the island which is full of different cultural rituals and activities. At the start of her trip, Cléo is a bit jealous of Gloria's children but then, she understands that everyone has a place in the family. Each big moment of Cléo's life was illustrated by a sequence of beautifully animated drawings. At the end, Gloria offers to Cléo her precious necklace and they part ways.

Year 8 students enjoyed the movie and shared their thoughts:  "J'ai aimé le film parce que l'histoire était intéressante. J'ai aussi aimé le film parce que les images étaient très belles. "

Year 7 students found the story very different from the movies they are used to watching.

The classes did a story study in French to grasp more of the content and learn some vocabulary to describe a city.

Shixang Chen
Leader of Languages

Sport & HPE News

The HPE Curriculum this term has been focussing on Athletics and Relationships Education.

As part of our school’s subscription to Real Talk Education, the Real Talk team have given our school community 1 year FREE basic access to their Real Talk Parents site. Sign up here: www.realtalkeducation.org/parents

The site includes quick reference guides, conversation starters, printable resources, videos and curated links for parenting on the tough topics to do with relationships and eSafety. 

The Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns is proud to offer Relationships and Sexuality Education resources that align with the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Our materials are designed to educate students on important topics such as protective behaviours, respectful relationships, healthy sexuality, and the dignity of the human person.

Our approach is framed through the values based framework of the dignity of the human. We believe that every individual is created in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. Our resources provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the complex world of relationships and sexuality in a safe and healthy way. Whether it's through engaging classroom activities, interactive online modules, or informative parent resources, we strive to provide a well-rounded education that empowers young people to make informed decisions about their lives and relationships.

Year 9 Outdoor Education

In Year 9 Outdoor Education students have been learning about First Aid and participating in Surf Lifesaving Activities with Surf Lifesaving QLD Education Team. Students had a great first session at Palm Cove participating in wading, swimming and diving, board paddling and catching waves and faced off in a fierce competition of beach flags. It was a great afternoon of activities and we look forward to our next few sessions of Surf Lifesavers.

Year 9 Outdoor Education

Year 8 Outdoor Education 

In Week 7, Year 8 Outdoor Education are on a 3 day lightweight camping expedition to Camp Barrabadeen in Tinaroo where they will be self-sufficient and complete a range of outdoor challenges including canoeing, raft building, cooking with camp ovens, hiking and navigation. Students have been learning about advanced camping techniques using tarps and shelters, knot tying and cooking with Trangia’s.

Using a large tarp, ridge rails and tent poles students worked together to put up a shelter for camping. Students also spent a session learning basic knots and lashings to tie cross beams for raft building.

Mr Dockray
Leader of HPE and Sport

Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.
Hebrews 12:1

Year 8 Outdoor Education

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Peninsula Representation

• 12 Years Girls AFL - Indigo Bailey, Charley Davies.
• 12 Years Boys Netball - Talon Freitag.
• 12 Years Boys AFL - Sonny White.
• 15 Years Girls AFL - Savannah Bell (selected), (Shadows) Indiana Schwarz, Evie Morgan, Saffron Turner, Mia Lees.
• 15 Years Boys AFL - Daniel Cook, Oliver Parsons, Jonathan Barrile.
• 15 Years Boys Hockey – Dylan Prins, Patrick Dennis.
  

Peninsula Hockey

Dylan and Patrick represented the 13 – 15 years boys Peninsula at the State Hockey titles held in Rockhampton.  Finishing 5th in the field of 10. Great achievement by the students from Newman.

Peninsula Cross Country

Peninsula Cross Country was held last week in Yungaburra. Newman Catholic College had three students represent our school and our district at the event.  Amazing achievements by all three Newman students on the day:

Saffryn:  4^th Place and will be attending the State Titles in Brisbane in July

Sachin:  8^th place and will be a shadow for the State Titles

Joah: 10^th place and will be a shadow for State Titles

Queensland Cricket, RFDS, Reconciliation Week and Headspace Excursion. Friday 31^st May 2024 – 10am – 2pm Griffiths Park

In a collaboration between Queensland Cricket, RFDS, Reconciliation Week and Headspace, the day will provide the students with the following experiences:

• RFDS flight simulator
• Cricket skills / games
• HeadSpace mental health activity
• Indigenous artist mural
• 360 degree camera activity

The focus of the day is to build awareness on the importance of RFDS, the support available for everyone through the great work of Headspace and have a bit of fun helping paint an amazing mural, playing some cricket and making some great memories.

Each participant will get a gift bag with some goodies at the end the day.

Newman Athletics Carnival

The Newman Catholic College Athletics carnival will be held on Friday 14 June.  This is a compulsory attendance day for all students.  Students can compete in the competitive or participation athletics events throughout the day.  Students will need to complete the online form to nominate. 

Touch Football Day:  Kuranda District State College NAIDOC Day

Newman Catholic College students will have the opportunity to represent and compete at the Kuranda NAIDOC Touch Football day.  Held at Kuranda District State College on Wednesday 19 June.  Students interested in playing can come and see Mrs Gough.  More information will be sent to the students about trials.

JSS - Junior Secondary Sport

In Semester 2 (Term 3 and Term 4), Newman will be entering teams in JSS - Junior Secondary Sport.  This is an Interschool competition against other High schools in the Cairns district.  JSS will be held on Wednesdays from 1:00pm - 2:30pm.  There will be home and away games.  

Students are to select three sporting preferences from the options in the form.  Teachers allocated to the sports will hold trials for the sport to select their squads.  

To be part of JSS, your attendance must be 90% and above (As of Term 2).

Students who would like to referee a sport can also nominate to be part of the JSS.  This is a potential paid role for home games. 

If you would like further information about JSS, please email Mrs Linda Gough:  lgough@cns.catholic.edu.au

Newman Hearts Cheerleading 

Newman Hearts Cheerleading trains on Monday afternoons 3:00pm till 4:30pm.  If you would like more information, please email Mrs Gough: lgough@cns.catholic.edu.au

We will be attending Nationals on the Gold Coast in December. 

Newman FitBox

A great session on Monday 20 May with 45 students participating.  A 45 minute session focussing on fitness and boxing skills on Monday mornings 7:00am till 7:45am.   In Term 3, FitBox will run on Monday mornings and Tuesday afternoons 4:30pm – 5:30pm.  If you would like more information, please email Mrs Gough: lgough@cns.catholic.edu.au

Cafe News

Flexischools New Cut-Off time - 7:45am each school day.

All orders for the Cafe are to be placed by 7:45am. Parents are asked to note the new cut-off time of 7:45am. A reminder if you have more than one child you are ordering for, please place each child's order seperately. Orders are to be collected by students at 1st Recess at 10:20am. 

Student IDs can be used for over the counter purchases

Students can now make over the counter cafe purchases with their student card. Parents can prepay funds into their Fleixschools parent wallet and link their child's existing Student ID card. Refer to the image below for information on how to link the card. 

Reminder that students making purchases at the Cafe must use a card, cash or their preloaded student ID to make purchases.  Students are NOT to use their mobile phones or smart watches for payment. 

Thank you for your assistance.

Mrs Julie Davies
Cafe Supervisor  

Uniform Shop

Uniform Shop Open Hours

Monday to Friday -  1st Recess 10:20am - 11:00am

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 2:30pm - 3:30pm

When ordering through Flexischools, if the order is placed before 5:00pm it is available for collection the next working day at 1st Recess (10:20am). 

College Uniforms

If you require new uniforms for 2024/2025, please use the link through Flexischools to purchase. If you have not used Flexischools before, below are instructions on how to set up your account. If your child has any outgrown uniforms you wish to donate, we would love to assist and help families in need.

Please bring your secondhand uniforms into the College Office.

Reminders regarding Uniforms

Please ensure to label all items:

• Uniforms are to be worn as a complete set - no mixing between formal and sports uniforms
• Tracksuit jackets are able to be worn with both formal and sports uniforms
• Tracksuit pants are only be to be worn for sporting excursions or camps/retreats
• The jacket and pants are not compulsory, however, no other jackets can be worn.

Shoes

Students are required to wear completely black leather lace-up shoes when wearing their formal uniform. No colour trim is allowed. Below are examples of acceptable and non-acceptable
options.