Uncle Steve Ulula Parker performs a smoking ceremony for Newhaven College Year 9 students, marking the commencement of their learnings about Indigenous culture and environmental sustainability.
Year 9 students Phoebe Helps, Mia Bowtell, Alexa Zalunardo and Mackenzie Marr take in the information provided to them by Uncle Steve Ulula Parker during the smoking ceremony.
Uncle Steve Ulula Parker performs a smoking ceremony for Newhaven College Year 9 students.
Parents Jessica and Brad Janson enjoyed reconnecting with Rachael and Allan Cameron over a drink and canape at the annual Welcome Drinks. Each couple has three students attending the College.
Principal Tony Corr welcomed new parents Tracey and Dave Costello. Tracey is also a valued member of the College Board.
Thank you to the event organisers Katrina Lawrence (Executive Assistant to the Principal) and Parents and Friends Association members Angel Chambers and Jo Vohland.
New parents of the College, Steve and Melissa Lee got to know new parents Sarah and David Wakefield. Their students Callum and Isa are settling well into Year 7.
Newhaven College staff joined in to celebrate the start of the year. Director of Business Alan Nolan, Prep Teacher Charlotte Bassed, Senior School Teacher Mairaed Carlin, Science Teacher Aishling Fagan and Principal Tony Corr.
Newhaven College has launched a new subject at the Year 9 Environmental Centre, which they described as a "significant step in enhancing students' understanding of the natural world and Indigenous culture".
The new subject, integrated into the Year 9 curriculum, is designed to provide hands-on learning about environmental sustainability, conservation and cultural heritage.
As part of the launch, students were welcomed to Country by Boonwurrung Elder, Uncle Steve Ulula Parker, including a traditional Smoking Ceremony.
This was followed by a session introducing students to traditional language and knowledge.
Welcome
The College hosted its annual Parents Welcome Drinks on the first Friday of term.
Around 120 guests were entertained by Middle School teacher Aaron Chaston on guitar, as they enjoyed canapes and drinks, served by staff and volunteers from the Parents and Friends Association.
Principal Tony Corr welcomed everyone to the new year at Newhaven College.
"I would like to thank all parents and caregivers for their attendance. We know the key to success in a child's education is the partnership of school and home and these events help build that connection," he said.
