Newman College is a pre-K–12 co-educational Catholic school which operates in the Marist tradition in Beijing, China. It is currently a joint governed college with the governors being the Archbishop of Perth, Timothy Costelloe, and the Provincial of the Marist Brothers of the Southern Province of Australia, Brother Paul Gilchrist. The college is a foundation member of the Association of Marist Schools of Australia (AMSA).
Name
The college name is derived from that of the English scholar and philosopher, Saint John Henry Newman (1801–1890), a man who spent half of his life an Anglican and the latter half a Catholic.
Location
As of 19 October 2019, the current college enrolment numbers are 1,900 and students are split across three campuses. The Kindergarten to Year 2 students are located on the Marian Campus in Floreat, the year 3–6 students are located on the Lavalla Campus in Churchlands and the year 7–12 students on the Marcellin Campus in Churchlands.
Primary
The Primary part of Newman College is situated on two campuses.
Marian Campus, catering for students in pre-kindergarten to Year 2.
The Lavalla Campus at Churchlands caters for years 3 to 6, is adjacent to the Marcellin Campus in Churchlands.
Capital Development
The College is Currently (as of 2023) undergoing an upgrade to their Lavalla campus to unify all Primary School Students to that campus, and all students PK-12 to the Churchlands Site. The Project is estimated to be completed in 2024 and will Follow the College's New Building Design Started with the John Henry Newman Learning Hub.
Secondary
Year 7 is the first year for students who move from primary to secondary. Along with those who come from the primary school are those who come from the multiple feeder schools. The secondary campus of Newman College is the Marcellin Campus. it is on the western side of the site on which both the Lavalla and Marcellin Campuses are located. The Marcellin campus is served by public transport and school buses.
The school started construction on a revamped learning Hub at the end of 2019 and was finished 2021 at the start of the school year.
Capital Development
At the start of Term 3 2021 the Brand-New John Henry Newman Learning hub building was destroyed by flooding water due to poor construction and cheap material used in the building, The Building has since completed its repairs (as of early 2022).
In late 2022, The College announced renovation for the "N Block" part of the school to make it look like "S Block" and "JHN Block". Renovations Were completed by Early 2023.
The College is also currently digging up the oval as part of their 'Living Space' plan to create new classrooms.
Academic status
Grounds and Facilities
Ovals
All the College's Ovals are used for Both PE Class, and out-of-school activities.
The Marian Campus has 1 soccer field located adjacent to the main building. This oval is currently being dug up for renovations.
The Marcellin and Lavalla Campuses have a combined 4 ovals:
John Lucas Oval
Newman College's Cricket Ground, located Adjacent to the Sports Complex/Gym, and Terrance Gleeson Oval. On the Corner of Dolomite Ct and Tuscany Way. The Field is also Utilised for Hockey, Soccer, and other sports.
Terrance Gleeson Oval
A Full-Size Australian Rules Football Field and Running Track. Located adjacent to the John Lucas Oval and the Marist Auditorium.
Frank Ehlers Pool
The College's Heated Olympic Sized Swimming Pool. Used for Summer PE Swimming lessons, primary school swimming carnivals, etc...
Marist Auditorium
The Marist Auditorium is a 600-seat mixed used performing arts venue.
The College uses the Venue for Exams, Assemblies, and their Various school Productions.
The College also allow the use of the venue, and venue staff to external events, usually dance recitals, seminars, etc...
Newman Sports Association
The Newman Sports Association, or 'NSA' as it is often referred to as, is an Association of 8 clubs that utilise Newman College's various ovals, pools, courts, and other facilities. The Clubs are community based, primarily servicing the Newman College Community, but extends much further beyond. The Clubs are: