Radius 2024
All students should have received their 2024 Radius copy. We would like to thank all the teachers, staff, students and even some parents for their contributions. Also, Designer Staffan Hakansson and Nathan from Gippsland Printers were efficient and helpful along the way.
We hope everyone can enjoy this year's edition and reflect on the amazing year we have all had together.
Lucy Couper & Steph Thornborrow
Marketing and Communications
Wardy's Newhaven College Christmas Tree
This week volunteers from St Vincent de Paul collected all the gifts under Wardy's Newhaven College Christmas Tree.
John Ward, the founder of the Christmas Tree, sends his greetings and special thanks from the Blue Hills Residencies Retirement Village in Cranbourne. John says thank you to all who have donated to the tree, keeping a Newhaven College tradition for another year.
Now residing in Blue Hills Residencies Retirement Village in Cranbourne, John Ward, the founder of the Christmas Tree, sends his greetings and special thanks. John says, “thank you to all who have responded to the tree and kept a Newhaven College tradition going for another year.”
World Challenge - Borneo
We’re excited to offer 2025 Year 10 & 11 students a life-changing opportunity to explore Borneo mid-year next year!
This two-week Journey will focus on life skills, confidence, resilience and independence.
We’re partnering with World Challenge to offer this trip. It’s an opportunity for students to learn all there is to know about culture and sustainability in some of the oldest rainforest in the world, get hands on staying in and working alongside a local community and see Orangutans and Sun Bears in their natural habitat.
Here’s the
link with all the information you need: Newhaven College -
Borneo Journey 2025
Oli from World Challenge will host an online information evening at the school
early next term to go through the itinerary and answer all and any questions,
just click ‘Register for Information Evening’ on the webpage to RSVP.
In the meantime, there’s a strong focus on students raising some of the funds
for this trip themselves so if students are considering attending the summer
holiday break is a good time to be looking for a part-time job.
Tony Corr
Principal
Japan Tour 2025 – Expression of Interest
Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? We are excited to propose the Japan Tour 2025, tentatively planned for Saturday, 13 September, to Saturday, 27 September (Term 3, Week 9 to Break Week 1).
This two-week immersive experience will take you on a journey to explore Japan’s rich culture, history, and traditions. Highlights include:
A visit to our sister school, including a homestay experience with a sister school family: Connect with Japanese students, experience their school life, and build lifelong memories through cultural exchange.
Cultural immersion: Discover local traditions, visit iconic landmarks, and deepen your understanding of Japan.
The tour’s approximate cost is $3,900. An information evening is planned for early February to provide further details and answer your questions.
Interested? Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! Send your name to Ms Horiguchi to express your interest.
Mitsuko Horiguchi
Program Co-ordinator
Updated Uniform Guide
The College is thrilled to announce that our updated school uniform is available. While the change-over in our uniform shop will take several months, the following is a guide to the updates that will take place.
Please note there is no need for families to replace the existing uniform. Our updated uniform will be phased in over time.
The new uniforms will become available throughout November.
For more information:
Parents and Friends Association Report
Following on from our last update regarding the fete, we're excited to announce that Year 3P donated the most bottles for our 'Lucky Bottles' stall and were the lucky recipients of a pizza and icy pole party! Well done Mrs Pederson and Year 2P! A special shout out to Isola Di Capri, who generously donated $280, which were the proceeds from their arancini stall at our fete. Your support and community spirit, along with all the other businesses that supported our fete have made a meaningful contribution to our fundraising efforts!
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible support we’ve received throughout 2024. The success of the Parents and Friends Association’s initiatives would not have been possible without the collective effort of our wonderful school community.
To our parents, teachers, students, local businesses and wider community - thank you for your unwavering support. Whether you volunteered at events, donated items, bought a raffle ticket, or simply cheered us on, you have made a difference.
A big thank you to the team of Newhaven College staff that support our PFA events throughout the year: Tony Corr, Katrina Lawrence, Katie Bland, Donna Stone, Steph Thornborrow, Lucy Couper, Kylee Roby and Aaron Chaston.
Lastly (and most importantly) to my PFA team (and their patient spouses) for all your time and effort this year - none of it would have been possible without you all.
As we look forward to 2025, we’re excited to build on this year’s achievements with your continued help. We welcome your ideas, suggestions, and feedback - please feel free to share your thoughts by emailing us at Newhaven.PFA@gmail.com
Wishing you all a joyful holiday season filled with laughter, love and relaxation. See you next year for another exciting chapter!
Angel Chambers
President | Parents and Friends Association
Tomato Relish and Dehydrated Citrus Slices for Sale
If you missed out on visiting our fabulous preserves stall at the fete, here’s your opportunity to stock up in time for Christmas.
Home-made Tomato Relish $5 each or 3 for $12
Dehydrated Orange or Lemon Slices (50 grams) $5 each
Purchases can be made at the College main reception.
