Celebration of Excellence
On Monday, 2 December Newlands will be hosting the Celebration of Excellence 2024 (formally known as Speech Night). This is final event on the 2024 calendar is set to be one of celebration and reflection on the year that was. We look forward to you joining us on the night. Book your tickets here.
Early Learning Centre
Celebrating the year that was 2024
As we approach the end of the year, we celebrate the friendships formed, connections made with families and the learning that has taken place within the ELC.
Children have been provided rich and varied experiences throughout 2024 including the Pre-Prep excursion to the Gould Sustainability League, a visit from our local police and CFA, a wonderful Tiddalick the frog incursion, Bollywood dancing, and not to mention our amazing families who have shared their knowledge and experience within the program.
We look forward to our upcoming Celebration of Learning events for each class that will highlight the learning that has occurred throughout the year. As Learning Journals make their way home following our Celebration of Learning, we encourage families to revisit these beautiful memories as your child continues to progress throughout their journey in the years to come.
A reminder to all our families that the ELC will close on Thursday, 19 December at 3.00 pm.
Junior School
Prep and Year 3 swim program
The Prep and Year 3 students are getting excited for their upcoming swim program. Over the two-week program students will learn vital water navigations skills, foster a sense of independence in water and nurture their abilities while reinforcing and building upon their safety skills.
The program structures lessons to cater to students of varying levels of expertise, from beginner to those comfortable in the water. Every student will have the opportunity to learn at their pace and develop their swimming skills in a safe environment.
Favourite features of the Swim Safety lesson is learning how to use life jackets, the art of floating and mastering safe jumps into the pool.
JS sporting colours day
On Thursday, 31 October 2024 we celebrated our JS Sporting Colours Day with great enthusiasm. The day was brightened by a special visit from the Melbourne Stars of the Big Bash League (BBL), who brought along their expertise and energy. Students had the chance to wear their favourite sporting colours, proudly representing various teams. The highlight of the day was the hands-on cricket clinics, where students got to learn essential skills, practice their techniques, and receive expert tips. It was an inspiring and memorable day that ignited a love for sports and teamwork across the Junior School.
Year 3 YLead incursion
Our Year 3 students took part in an insightful leadership program by YLead, to learn about what makes a good leader and leading from the heart. The acronym HEART is used through engaging activities and demonstrates leadership qualities.
H = Helpful
E = Energy
A = Action and Active
R = Respectful Relationships
T = Team Player
Middle School
Newlands HPV
The 2024 Newlands ‘Haileybury Hailstorm’ Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) team have started their final preparations for the 31st edition of the energy breakthrough competition to be held in Maryborough from Wednesday, 20 to Saturday, 23 November. Students challenging themselves physical and academically this year are Alexander, Sadbh, Selini, Deakin, Vihaan, Emma, Chase, Sebastian, Amara and Joyce.
Offered as part of Haileybury’s Curious Minds STEM programs, the ten Year 6 students selected have the task of studying and refining a three wheeled human powered vehicle. Awaiting the team is the challenge of riding their human powered vehicle for 14 hours in an endurance trial against over 80 other schools from Victoria and beyond. The students will also test their knowledge and skills in multiple presentations to panels of judges and experts.
Up Day
On Tuesday, 19 November each student at Newlands and those joining us next year will spend time in their 2025 classes as part of Up Day. This is a great day filled with wonderful experiences from meeting their new teachers and peers to sampling subjects and activities that we have to offer prior to next year.
Year 5 Bike Ed
Our Year 5 students will be taking part in Bike Education Day. This fun incursion starts with teaching the basics of riding and progresses to riding around the internal road of the campus.
Hugo Engele
Head of Newlands (Keysborough)
Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough (HPFK)
HPFK Annual General Meeting
On Thursday, 28 November at 7.00 pm the HPFK Annual General Meeting will take place for the last time in 2024. This meeting will be going over the voting process for the new appointments to the HPFK. Voting slips will be available at Newlands Reception from Friday 29 November, closing Monday, 9 December.
Year 4 celebration
Year 4 students are invited to a family event to celebrate the end of Junior School at Newlands. The HPFK has booked Funtopia in Carrum Downs for the exclusive use of the Year 4 students at Haileybury Newlands. Tickets include food and drinks, and all children will receive a gift bag.
- Child Attendee $45.00
- Adult Attendee $35.00
This is not a drop and go event. All children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Please note all ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Purchase tickets here.
Second hand uniform shop Term 4 opening hours
- Tuesday, 19 November – 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
- Saturday, 23 November – 9.00 am to 12.00 noon
- Saturday, 30 November – 9.00 am to 12.00 noon
- Saturday, 7 December – 9.00 am to 12.00 noon
Lenice Norris
President, Haileybury Parents & Friends Keysborough
