Creative and Performing Arts Night & Newman Symposium

Letter from the Leader of Learning – CAPA & the Newman Coordinator

27 October 2025

Dear Parents/Carers 

Creative and Performing Arts Night and Newman Symposium

We are pleased to invite you to the Creative and Performing Arts Night and Newman Symposium. The night is an opportunity for Year 7-11  students to present their projects from 2025 showcasing their gifts and talents in their creative subjects. It is also an opportunity for our Newman students to showcase their learning from their chosen specialist subjects.  

The works being presented on this night will be:

  • Music
  • Visual Arts
  • Photography and Digital Media
  • Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
  • Select Newman students in their specialist subjects

It is an expectation that all Newman Selective Gifted Education Program students will attend the Symposium and present the work they have completed in their subjects throughout the year. 

If your son is unable to attend for any reason please contact Mrs Helena Kaye-Smith via email at helena.kayesmith@syd.catholic.edu.au.

Students will have been told if their works are on display before the night by their respective teachers.

Date:25 November 2025 (Week 7 Tuesday)
Location:Montagne Centre 
Time: 4:30-5:30pm: Newman Symposium   5:30-6.30pm: Visual Arts and Photography and Digital Media Exhibition    6:30-7.30pm: Music 
Catering:Light food and drink will be provided 

Kind regards,

Ms Claudia Howes                                                     Mrs Helena Kaye-Smith

Leader of Learning – CAPA                                       Newman Coordinator