VET in Schools Student of the Year – Matthew Booth

VET in Schools Student of the Year – Matthew Booth

My Name is Matthew Booth and in July this year I was awarded VET in Schools Student of the Year 2022 at the NSW Training Awards held in Coffs Harbour. I am currently studying my HSC at Newman College including Certificate ll in Business and Certificate lll in Retail....
COMMUNITY GARDEN – much more than just plants!

COMMUNITY GARDEN – much more than just plants!

Newman students undertook a “Community Garden” project which engaged all Year 12 students in the conversation, planning and design of a community garden near our College bus bay. Collaboration was the key as you can see below. Examples or our subject classes who were...
VET in SCHOOLS – Questions answered!

VET in SCHOOLS – Questions answered!

As the Vocational Education & Training (VET) in Schools sector grows, so does the number of institutions who are offering VET courses at their schools. However, in the context of Newman College, VET subject offerings are not an  ‘add-on’ to an existing operation....
Newman is different. Here are a few reasons why.

Newman is different. Here are a few reasons why.

One of the big differences about Newman is that success is measured in a variety of ways. From WorldSkills achievements or gaining full-time employment, an Apprenticeship or Traineeship to national VET qualifications achieved and gaining industry experience,...
Student VET Pathways

Student VET Pathways

Newman College Leaders, Tayla Swan and Tom Wilmot answer questions on why they chose the VET pathway at Newman. Taylah Swan – Year 12 at Newman Senior Technical College 2021, Age 17 years What vocational study are you doing at school? The vocational study I am...
RE-THINK VET – NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK

RE-THINK VET – NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK

National Skills Week 2021 August 23 to 29, invites Australians to ‘RE-THINK’ their ideas of what Vocational Education and Training is all about and the role it can have in preparing people for work for the future, especially in a post-pandemic economy.  Rethink what...
2021 Regional Training Award Winners

2021 Regional Training Award Winners

Congratulations to Newman Year 12 students Tamazyn Ledden and Bejay Dennis who were named winners in their respective categories at the 2021 NSW Training Awards North Coast and Mid North Coast Region in Coffs Harbour on 11 June. Tamazyn, the Aboriginal & Torres...