- Newman College, Perth
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Newman College Location Floreat & Churchlands, WA, Australia 
AustraliaCoordinates 31°55′26″S 115°47′11″E / 31.9239°S 115.7865°ECoordinates: 31°55′26″S 115°47′11″E / 31.9239°S 115.7865°E Information Type Private, Co-educational Motto Through Shadows and Images to Truth Denomination Catholic Established 1977 Enrolment 1858 Colour(s) Royal Blue and Sky Blue Slogan Educating In the Marist tradition Website www.newman.wa.edu.au Newman College is a Pre K-12 co-educational Catholic College which operates in the Marist tradition. It is currently a joint governed college with the governors being the Archbishop of Perth, Archbishop Barry Hickey, 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).
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Name
The college name is derived from that of the English scholar and philosopher, Cardinal John Henry Newman (1801–1890), a man who spent half of his life an Anglican and the latter half a Catholic. His influence upon both churches continues to this day.
Location
The current college enrolment numbers are 1800 and students are split across three campuses. The Kindergarten to Year 3 students are located on the Marian Campus in Floreat, the year 4-6 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 Kindergarten to year 2. The Lavalla Campus at Churchlands caters for years 3 to 6, is adjacent to the Marcellin Campus, years 7-12.
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.
Notable alumni
- Barry Marshall, Joint Winner of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Medicine
- Nick Griffiths MLC - President of the WA Legislative Council, former Minister in the Gallop Government
- Brian Burke - Former Premier of Western Australia
- Sue Ellery MLC - Former Minister in the Carpenter Government, Leader of the Opposition in the WA Legislative Council
- Matt Price - Journalist and Political Diarist, The Australian newspaper
- Ed Dermer MLC - Member of the WA Legislative Council, North Metropolitan Province
- David McAllister - Artistic Director, The Australian Ballet
- Suze DeMarchi - Lead Singer, Baby Animals
- Danny Green - Professional boxer, current IBO Cruiserweight World Champion
- Matthew Connell - Former AFL Footballer (West Coast Eagles & Adelaide Football Club)
- Matthew Burton - Former AFL Footballer (Fremantle & North Melbourne Football Clubs)
- Tristen Walker - Former AFL Footballer (Collingwood Football Club)
- Xavier Susai - Australian Comedian
- Tony Begovich - Former AFL Footballer (West Coast Eagles & Sydney Swans)
- Quenton Leach - Former AFL Footballer (Fremantle Football Club)
- Justin Langer - Former Test Cricketer (also attended Aquinas College)
- Michael Johns - singer; former contestant of American Idol (season 7)
- Garry Moss - AFL Footballer (Hawthorn)
- Wes Robinson - Domestic Cricketer, Western Warriors
- Denis Reynolds - President of the Children's Court of Western Australia
See also
- List of schools in Perth, Western Australia
References
External links
Categories:- Junior School Heads Association of Australia Member Schools in Western Australia
- Private schools in Western Australia
- Marist Brothers schools
- Roman Catholic schools in Australia
- High schools in Western Australia
- Schools in Perth, Western Australia
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