More than a Senior High School!
47 years of experience have taught us a lot; most importantly, Vocational Education & Training cannot work as an “add-on” to a high school. We have a unique winning formula that no other school in Port Macquarie, or even on the Mid North Coast, has!
The opportunities available to students at Newman College are truly unique. Year 11 and 12 students study their HSC in combination with specialised ‘on’ and ‘off the job’ training in ‘state of the art’ facilities with industry-standard equipment. To support our ‘hands-on’ learning, students attend our College four days per week and learn ‘on the job’ in workplaces across the Mid North Coast one day per week.
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What past students have to say…
Arjuna Devine
Unique Learning Environment
Newman gave me the confidence, skills and opportunities I needed to successfully transition into life after school. Through work placement and real-world learning, I gained valuable experience that helped me develop professionally and discover the career path I wanted to pursue. The supportive teachers and unique learning environment encouraged me to step outside my comfort zone, build meaningful connections and prepare for the future. I am grateful for the opportunities Newman provided and the positive impact it has had on both my career and personal growth.
Maddie Cottrell – Dormer
The right balance
Newman gave me real insight into the human service industry, particularly through workplacement. The right balance of theory and practical experience encouraged and prepared me to pursue paramedicine studies with a realistic approach, and I know it is definitely the future I want to create for myself.
Caitlin Hunter
Forever Grateful
Newman gave me a true taste of life after school. Developing confidence in my skills and applying them in the workplace set me up perfectly for employment after the HSC. Learning practical, real-world skills was invaluable, and I’ll forever be grateful for my time at Newman College.
Alex Barnes
Gained Confidence
Through Newman’s work placement program, I got to work with Stowe Electrical while still at school. It allowed me to build networks and prove what I could do before graduating. Thanks to that head start, I walked straight out of school and into a full-time job. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to gain the confidence they need to take that next big step.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge that our school resides on the Lands of the Birpai Nation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians who have walked and cared for this land for thousands of years and their descendants who maintain these spiritual connections and traditions.
We pay our respect to Elders past, present and future leaders.
We reflect on the millions of footprints that travelled the Dreaming pathways and continue to walk this land today. The Land we are on now, the land we live, work, breathe, eat and sleep: always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.
We walk alongside the custodians of this beautiful country, Australia, as we seek Voice, Treaty and Truth.