14 November 2024
Principal’s Address
Principal’s Message
Kaya/ welcome
School updates
Many wonderful things have been implemented in the first half of this term to get our final school term off to a positive start.
In week six we will have three students from year 10 who will be attending the John Monash school of science in Melbourne with myself and Ms Gaylard. The students will be involved in the JMSS STEM challenge and a variety of science activities. The students attending are Jai Jarvis, Joshua Sciesinsa and Tamsyn Adamson. The students were selected by the high calibre of science research project that they completed at the end of term 3.
Band camp was held this term in week two. The music specialist students travelled to Mornington Adventure Camp for a fun set of musical activities. Students rehearsed for two days before performing to Harvey Primary School and Adam Road Primary school. Congratulations to all students involved.
Even though this year I could not attend I have heard that 2024 Arts Showcase on the 28th of October was a spectacular event which highlighted the incredible talents of our students in music, visual arts, and dance. Special mentions go to Tahlan Shepard and Andrew Pearson for their outstanding performances on the drums, the band for their captivating ensemble, and Amelia Williams for her beautiful piano recital. The artwork displays were also outstanding. A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated staff who made this event possible, the supportive parents, and the brave students who confidently performed in front of a live audience.
On the 28th October the STARS year 12 graduates journeyed to Sydney. The students had a jammed packed schedule they visited Sydney Eye Tower, Sea Life Aquarium, Madam Tussauds, Sydney Opera House, Botanical Gardens plus participated in a cultural Bondi Aboriginal Walking Tour. Students ate out at various restaurants and enjoyed a shopping spree in the Westfield Shopping Centre at Bondi Junction. After having so much fun and making once in a lifetime memories the students departed for home, on Friday 1st November.
Clontarf Academy Year 12 students recently celebrated finishing their year with a once in a lifetime camp to Queensland, visiting Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Each academy student set goals at the beginning of the year. At the Leadership Camp the students were required to achieve these goals to earn their place on the camp, which they all did successfully. A key element of the camp was presenting to a partner of the Foundation on how Clontarf works. The boys also undertook many enjoyable and memorable activities including visiting Mt Tambourine, Movie World, Wet n Wild, TopGolf, Sky Point and a tour of the Brisbane Lions Football Club.
The Minister's Innovation Challenge provides an opportunity for a broad range of Year 8 students at public schools throughout Western Australia to engage in design thinking and entrepreneurial education. This is 6-week challenge, and we have some very diligent students working under the direction of Mr Maynard. These students will soon showcase their ideas, and we are all looking forward to watching their presentations.
Choose respect art competition award was held on Thursday of November. It was wonderful to see all the artwork and in particular the twelve winning pieces which were selected for the 2024 calendar. Congratulations needs to go to Bella Larkin from Newton Moore SHS who was one of the selected winners.
Education updates
Recent studies have found that WA teachers face violence in their professional lives up to eleven times more frequently than the general population, with the state’s public schools experiencing a violent incident every 45 minutes. This is very concerning and something our school takes very seriously. We continue to collaborate with parents on strategies to support their child at our return from suspension meetings. It is important that if your child is suspended you meet with us so together, we can draw up and agreed plan for your child.
Generative artificial intelligence tools will be trialled in Western Australian classrooms in a state and Commonwealth government effort to reduce time spent on lesson planning and other administrative tasks. This system helps teachers in terms of lesson preparation and delivery. It is extremely important that our students have suitable computer devices and are bringing these devices to school each and every day. It won’t be far away that all schools will using A1 packages in their classroom delivery.
With only 5 weeks to go we need students to stay focussed and to come to school every day.
Boorda/Goodbye
Susan Kerr M.Ed.Admin, B.Ed,Dip.Teach
PRINCIPAL
Newton Moore SHS
From the Finance Team
2025 Concession Card Holders - Secondary Assistance Supplement Allowance
Do not miss out on the $235 for school fees AND $300 per student for uniforms!
The uniform payment can be paid to your bank account details so make sure you put these in on the form.
This allowance is for ALL CONCESSION CARD HOLDERS where
the expiry date on card is on or after 5th February 2025
for each NMSHS student listed on the card as a dependant
How to apply:
Download the form from the school website in Downloads and Links:
https://newtonmooreshs.schoolzineplus.com/_file/media/1461/2025_sas_application_pdf_fillable.pdf)
Come into the Accounts office to pick up a form.
Where to take my form:
Email your form to newtonmoore.shs.accounts@education.wa.edu.au, with a copy of both sides of your concession card or;
Pop into the Accounts office, bring your concession card and bank details to complete a paper application.
When will I receive my money:
Completed forms are processed early in Term 1 so parents receive their money as early as possible in 2025
2025 Resource List for Years 7-12 Now Available
Next year’s booklists have been published and are available to parents using the links below. Need a hard copy? Drop into the school office today.
Online ordering deadline date - Friday 13th December 2024
Orders will be delivered by 28th January 2025.
Campion have retail stores in Malaga and Canning Vale for families who regularly travel to the metro area.
Click here for the resource lists: https://www.newtonmooreshs.wa.edu.au/documents
2024 Outstanding Contributions and Charges
We appreciate all parents and caregivers who make the effort to pay these costs, as they are valuable funds to ensure your child has all the resources needed in their classrooms for effective learning.
Now is a good time to finalise any unpaid school subject costs so they don’t carry over to 2025.
How to Pay School Fees?
Set up a payment plan now through online banking either as a BPAY, or Direct Deposit or Centrepay to keep on top of school costs. You decide on how much and how frequently to fit in with your budget.
Bank Transfer
Account name: Newton Moore Senior High School
BSB: 036-134
Account #: 19-7827
Reference: Student name
BPay
Newton Moore Biller Code: 106708
Reference: Use the unique reference number on your invoice or contact the accounts office to obtain this number.
Centrepay
Newton Moore Centrelink CRN: 555 062 848L
If you receive payments from Centrelink, you can choose to have some of your benefit paid to the school.
In Person
The accounts office can accept your payment by eftpos and cash during the hours of 8am and 3.45pm every business day.
By Phone
Please call the accounts office on 9722 2419 to make a payment with your credit card during the hours of 8am and 3.45pm every business day.
2025 Contributions and Charges
The 2025 Contributions & Charges booklet will be available on our website in early December and in the next school newsletter. Please take a few minutes to have a look as it contains valuable information regarding subject costs, approved excursions your child may be invited to so you can plan in advance, uniform shop information and advice on “bring your own device”.
School Cost Questions?
If you require more information regarding school costs, contact Michele in the Accounts office.
Phone: 9722 2419 Email: newtonmoore.shs.accounts@education.wa.edu.au
Lower School Deputy Principals’ Update
Semester 2 Reports
As we approach our final assessments, it’s crucial to give each one your best effort. Every mark counts, and every small win adds up. You’ve worked hard this year, and the end is in sight. Keep striving for excellence!
Teachers are currently in the process of reporting, so please ensure all assessment tasks are handed in on time and adhere to deadlines. If parents wish to discuss their child’s progress, they can do so through the Connect page or by contacting the school at (08) 9722 2400. Semester 2 reports for Years 7-10 will be emailed home on Wednesday, 11th December 2024.
Transition Day
All students enrolled in NMSHS for Year 7 in 2024 are invited to attend the Year 6 Transition Day on Tuesday, 3rd December. A morning assembly will kick off the day, and parents are encouraged to drop their students off in the grassed area near Student Services on Hotchin Street. Students will then tour the school and experience a fun secondary school timetable for the day.
End of Year Activities
Term 4 offers many opportunities for lower school students to participate in excursions and end-of-year reward activities. To be eligible for these activities, students must maintain good behaviour, complete all academic tasks, and keep their attendance above 50%, with all absences explained. Please continue to explain any absences by replying via the compass app, or by emailing or calling the school.
Let’s finish the year strong!
Senior School Deputy Principals’ Update
By now, all Year 10 and 11 students should have finalised their subject selections for 2024. If your child has chosen to participate in the Workplace Learning (WPL) program, it is crucial that they have arranged a placement to attend.
If you or your child have any questions about upper school programs and Workplace Learning expectations, please contact Kate Nightingale (Deputy Principal) or Stella Potter (WPL Coordinator) at the school.
Year 10 Exams
A reminder that the Year 10 exams begin in Week 7. Please encourage your child to commit to a study plan to achieve their best results.
Study Skills Tip – Overcoming Roadblocks.
Find your why: Search for a meaningful reason to aim higher than the minimum.
Tame your Distractions: Distractions are everywhere—social media, friends, pets, hobbies can all pull you away from your studies.
Turn Mistakes into Momentum: Don’t let mistakes discourage you; instead, see them as steppingstones to growth.
Set Small, Achievable Goals: Break down big tasks into smaller, manageable goals.
Create a Supportive Home Study Environment: Surround yourself with people who encourage your success.
Develop a Routine That Works: Consistency is key to successful studying.
Reward Your Progress: Motivation is easier to maintain when you celebrate your achievements, no matter how small.
Year 11 – Requirements to Finish the Year
Year 11 students must complete all tasks and assessments and achieve a minimum of 8 C grades to progress to Year 12. If your child has met these requirements, they will be able to leave school on Wednesday, 20th November. Students with outstanding work will need to remain at school until all work is completed.
Please join us at the Year 11 assembly on the 20th to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students this year
Attendance
Many students have settled back into a great routine of regular attendance for Term 4 / 2024. THANK YOU to the many parents and carers who ensure their children get the most out of their education by attending every day and arriving on time.
Remember, that if children are healthy, they should be encouraged to attend class when school is open. Every day of school is an important opportunity to learn, connect to peers and teachers and benefit from being able to learn and achieve.
Keep on making school a priority, help your child maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep and avoid scheduling appointments during school time – you have 175 non-school days to do this.
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your outstanding commitment to following the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Expectations at Newton Moore Senior High School. Your dedication to maintaining a respectful, responsible, and safe school environment is truly commendable.
Congratulations to Our Top Performers!
A special congratulations goes out to the top 5 students from each year group who have excelled in earning PBS points this term. Your hard work and positive behavior have not gone unnoticed, and you are an inspiration to your peers. Keep up the fantastic work!
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
Tizon, Ella | Healey, Maddison | Primmer, Alyssa | Bomford, Sam | Campbell, Caitlyn |
Willard, Osten | Shepherd, Tahlan | Healey, Kai | Maddocks, Zach | Hunt, Abbey |
Cohen, Stella | Francisco, Denise | Oakley, James | Carcallas, Louis | Brioso, Janel |
Whinney, Braedyn | Phothiputsa, Pye | Hepple , Ryan | Michael, Grace | Worlley, Lucas |
Munyard, Ruby-Lee | Nshimiyimana, Aqeel | Tshering, Yoesel | Davenport, Kobi | Slater, Heidi |
Keep Earning Those PBS Points!
We encourage all students to continue striving for excellence and earning PBS points. Remember, your efforts contribute to a positive school culture and help you achieve personal growth. Plus, there’s an exciting reward waiting for you! Keep collecting those points to enjoy a delicious pizza lunch at the end of the term.
Thank you once again for your dedication and hard work. Let’s continue to make Newton Moore Senior High School a place where everyone can thrive!
Meet the Team
Oriana De Villiers
| Area of Teaching: | English |
| History (past work history): | I have been an English teacher for many years in South Africa. |
| Philosophy about education: | I believe that education fosters critical thinking, creativity, and empathy. By nurturing curiosity and resilience through education individuals are empowered to challenge societal norms, contribute meaningfully, and engage in a collective pursuit of learning. |
| Personal Interests: | I enjoy cooking and baking, and being of Italian descent, my favourite food is pasta and pizza. |
Learning Areas
VET
Year 10 VET Meetings for 2025
Year 10 students and their parents have been meeting with Mrs Kneuker and Mrs Potter to discuss the VET program for 2025.
It’s been great to see so many of our students and their families to discuss VET pathways through school.
If you have not had one of these meetings, please ask your parents to contact the school to make an appointment as soon as possible.
Career Practitioner
Career Tasters- South Regional TAFE.
Year 9’s and Year 10’s have had a busy fortnight with three excursions to the local TAFE to try out some Career Tasters in the fields of Horticulture, Conservation & Ecosystem Management, Civil Construction, Fitness and Massage.
Students thoroughly enjoyed the Career Tasters and the experiences of being involved in an ‘Adult learning environment’. These events are great opportunities to explore and become familiar with our local TAFE and what they have to offer and for the students to learn about the content and knowledge of these certificates and whether it may or may not be for them. Without, having a go you may never know!
A special thank you to Marchelle Antonovich, (Program Coordinator- Career Taster) for organising and hosting our students, the lecturers: Zoe Alberti, Kristy Tillett, Douglas Webster and Phil Moore, Ms Audino (Career Practitioner) and Abby Nankivell (School Trainee) for supporting the students in attending these three events.
Music and Visual Art
On Tuesday Week 4 students put on an excellent display of creativity and talent at our Arts Showcase. Students performed various musical acts, dances and displayed their artwork from Semester 2.
Congratulations to all student involved, what a fantastic display of achievement and hard work.
Technologies
YEAR 7 FOOD
Students in the year 7 Food and Fibre classes have showcased their skills and imagination by devising an original scone from a basic recipe. After adapting the base recipe, and considering flavours that may complement each other, students created their own ingredient list and method and evaluated the success of the scone against a specific criterion. Scones ranged from savoury ham and parmesan to a sweet blueberry and custard combination and everything in between. A fantastic effort for our future chefs after one semester of practical cooking!
Aboriginal Education
Clontarf Super Star
Lucas Blurton
Lucas has begun Term 4 extremely well, he is yet to miss a day of school and is one of the leading contenders in our Last Man Standing competition.
He also recently attended the Wadjemup Cup where he played magnificently well in all matches at Full Back, often against much bigger boys a year older than him.
Lucas never misses a Clontarf morning training and is developing into a fine leader in our academy room.
Clontarf
The Term at Clontarf has started action packed - including two of our most enjoyable camps, the Year 12 Major Trip and the Wadjemup Cup on Rottnest Island.
We had six Year 8 boys attend the annual Wadjemup Cup Football Carnival on Rottnest Island during Week 4. The boys had a fantastic time taking the Ferry to Rottnest, getting photos with Quokka’s, swimming at the beautiful beaches and playing lots of hard footy. We teamed up with the Coodanup Academy and finished 3rd which was a great effort. All boys demonstrated fantastic Clontarf spirit and were exceptionally well behaved all trip.
Year 12 students recently celebrated finishing their Clontarf journey with a once in a lifetime camp to Queensland, visiting Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Each academy member set goals at the beginning of the year at our Leadership Camp and were required to achieve these goals to earn their place on the camp which they all did successfully. A key element of the camp is the Year 12 students presenting to a partner of the Foundation on how Clontarf works and their journey at Clontarf. The Newton Moore boys did this at partner Thiess’s head office in Brisbane and delivered their presentation very well. The boys also undertook many enjoyable and memorable activities including visiting Mt Tambourine, Movie World, Wet n Wild, TopGolf, Sky Point and a tour of the Brisbane Lions Football Club.
A huge thank you to Clontarf Operations Officer Steve who took great care of the boys and ensured they had a fantastic trip.
Our Last Man Standing attendance competition is down to twelve boys who are yet to miss a day, the final two standing will receive a sporting jumper of their choice.
A reminder that our Clontarf Awards Afternoon are being held on the 11th November. An afternoon tea will be served in the Clontarf Academy Room at 4.00pm and then the awards will take place at 4.30pm in the Performing Arts Centre. We welcome all our boys, their families, school staff and Clontarf Foundation partners to come and celebrate the wonderful year that it has been here.
Follow the Dream
2024 Follow the Dream Camp 29th October – 31st October
Follow the Dream students from Busselton SHS, Cape Naturaliste College, Eaton Community College, Manjimup SHS and Newton Moore SHS visited the following places Southwest Regional College of TAFE, Edith Cowan University Bunbury and Joondalup, Murdoch University Police Force Recruiting, and Monadelphous Victoria Park Office (Industry sponsor of our FTD Program).
This photo is of students at Teamworks Development Australia, where they were challenged on their leadership skills and ability to work in a team through the undertaking of challenges.
Specialist Programs
STEM
Subs in Schools teams have had a busy week of competing, setting up their trade displays and participating in water trials. All five teams’ trade booths looked amazing.
The competition was intense and all five Newton Moor4e teams performed extremely well with the most team members involved in the competition for the first time.
Congratulations must go to all students, especially team Manta Rays, who took out first place in the intermediate subcategory.
News from Parent Bodies
School Board
At our most recent school board meeting, board members had the opportunity to engage with several key initiatives shaping our school’s future. The session began with a preview of the proposed new business plan, allowing board members to review the direction and schools proposed strategies. Members expressed enthusiasm for the renewed school values, emphasizing that consistent, clear communication with students, staff, and parents is essential to ensure these values become truly integrated across our school community.
The board also reviewed the 2025 Learning Support Program, which introduces a variety of initiatives aimed at providing enhanced support for students. This program is designed to address diverse learning needs, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes every student’s success.
Finally, the board ratified the new charges and contributions for 2025, alongside the upcoming booklist, ensuring that necessary resources will be available to support our school’s academic goals. This meeting underscored the board’s commitment to advancing our school’s mission through strategic planning and a focus on communication, support, and resources.
Community Notices
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