Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week: 2 - 6 September
We are incredibly fortunate to have such amazing support staff at Newhaven College! During Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week, we want to recognise the vital role our teacher support staff play across the College. Their dedication and hard work are essential in helping our students reach their full potential.
The College focuses on providing a wide range of support to ensure each child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. Our tiered intervention programs address the unique needs of our students, offering targeted assistance and opportunities for enrichment.
At the heart of this effort are our teacher aides/support staff, whose hands-on support makes a significant difference in our students' lives. We would like to extend a special thank you to Des, Kelly, Katanya, Marina, Alyssa, Gail, Sonia, Lucinda, Marina and Emma for their exceptional work. We also want to acknowledge Kurt Chadwick, Ruth Turton and Cynthia Young, who lead and work closely with our support staff to ensure every student receives the care they need.
We are deeply grateful for their commitment and the positive impact they have on our community. Please join us in celebrating and thanking our wonderful support staff during Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week!
New Bus
It has been exciting to unveil our new bus wrap. It really stands out on the road with the bright blue and smiling students on the side. The back of the bus promotes the fact that all our buses are carbon neutral.
It has certainly been put to good use with daily commutes, excursions and sports competitions.
We thank Michael Wright from South Coast Bus for his assistance.
Staff Cake Bake Fundraising
On Monday the Newhaven College staff put on their aprons and cooked scrumptious cakes for the College Charity Fundraiser. There were fun designs with awards presented to the tastiest, most surprising and lots of other categories.
The cakes were judged by Year 12 Food Studies students Summer Crestani and Milly Dengerink with help from Meagan Hollings our Food Tech Assistant. They awarded the best cake to Prep teacher Fiona Smart's Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cake.
Funds raised will go to the Cancer Council.
Wear It Purple
Friday 30 August is Wear It Purple Day. Wear It Purple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. The goal is to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusivity and support. This annual event, observed on the last Friday of August, encourages individuals to wear purple in solidarity with young queer individuals.
At Newhaven College we foster a community of visibility, acceptance and understanding for our LGBTQIA+ students and staff.
Father's Day Stall tomorrow!
The Parents & Friends Association Fathers’ Day Stall will be held tomorrow, Friday 30 August 2024. Prep to Year 6 will attend with their class at their allocated times, while the remainder of the school can visit the stall during Breaks 1 and 2.
Presents at the stall will cost $5 and $10.
Students who purchase a gift will be given a raffle ticket and the chance to win one of two amazing hampers for their Dad or special person!
Raffle tickets can be purchased from reception areas for $2 until the Father’s Day stall.
Wishing All Fathers and Father Figures a Special Father’s Day
As we approach this Sunday, we take a moment to recognise the invaluable contributions that fathers and father figures make in our lives and society. Whether you’re a father, grandfather, stepfather, or a father figure, we extend our warmest wishes for a joyful and meaningful Father’s Day.
Parents and Friends Association Report
Crazy Colour Day Fun Run
Following our successful Crazy Colour Day Fun Run on Friday, 2 August, fundraising closed on Friday, 16 August and the PFA is excited to announce the following fundraising winners:
- Joint first and second highest fundraisers: Brothers Hunter Latham (Year 5 Sambell ) and Dallas Latham (Year 3K) who had first choice of two prizes and selected the electric scooter and Nintendo Switch Lite
- Third place fundraiser: Jude Brown (Prep S) who selected the Nintendo Switch; and
- Fourth place: Holly Pace (Year 1R) who received a plush toy
The highest fundraising house was Sambell who will receive house points for their efforts while the highest fundraising class was Prep S who will receive an icy pole party!
All fundraisers who ordered prizes online will receive them in the coming weeks.
The Crazy Colour Day Fun Run helped raise funds for the PFA Giving Fund, which has been established to support and enhance the school and educational experience for students. The PFA fund has supported several important initiatives this year including a donation to the MTB Academy for a trailer, the Music Department for a performance stage and Shades of Pink, a breast cancer charity.
Father's Day Stall
The PFA Father's Day Stall will be held tomorrow, Friday 30 August 2024. Prep to Year 6 will visit with their class at their allocated times, while the remainder of the school can visit the stall during breaks 1 and 2. See the information provided above.
School Fete
Mark it in your calendars, our annual school fete will be held on Friday 8 November 2024. We are well into planning the event and need your help to ensure a successful and memorable day, for not only our school community, but the region.
Volunteers
We encourage all parents to sign up for an hour to lend a hand with our various stalls. If you'd like to sign up, please do so at: Newhaven College Fete 2024 (signup.zone). In accordance with school policy, all volunteers must complete a volunteer pack and have a valid Working With Children Check.
Fete Planning Meeting
Our next fete planning meeting will be held in the school boardroom at 1.30pm on 20 September 2024 and everyone in our school community is welcome to attend to help plan the event.
Local Business Support
Do you have a food truck or local business that would like to have a stall at the fete? Or would your business consider becoming a sponsor and donating a major prize for our Stars Lotto or a smaller gift/product or voucher for either the Stars Lotto or Silent Auction? Please don't hesitate to reach out to the PFA and we would be happy to discuss out you can support our event.
Donations
We need donations to support our various stalls. Do you have any of the following you could donate:
- School uniforms that your children have outgrown for our second hand uniform stall;
- Second books for our book stall; and
- Random, unused gifts collecting in your cupboard for our silent auction. No gift is too small as it may be included in our silent auction hampers.
Please leave donations at reception or email the PFA for collection.
Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to register your details to volunteer at future events, do not hesitate to reach out to us at newhaven.pfa@gmail.com
Angel Chambers
President | Parents and Friends Association