Newman Symposium

On Monday 24 November, St Ursula’s College held our annual Newman Symposium. The Newman Selective Gifted Education Program at the College offers students in Years 7-10 dynamic and inspiring learning environments that foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. As part of the program, students are provided with a range of enrichment and extension opportunities designed to challenge and engage young minds. These opportunities not only extend classroom learning but also encourage personal growth, leadership and a passion for lifelong learning. 

The afternoon brought together students, parents and staff to celebrate the academic and personal growth of those students involved in the Newman Program. Students had a chance to showcase various projects and share their experiences, and they spoke confidently about the skills they had gained through extension opportunities at the College. The afternoon commenced with Musical performances followed by a display of student work and projects from all learning areas, including short films from practical models and interactive toys and complex mathematics problem solving.

Overall the Newman Symposium was a wonderful celebration of all the achievements of our students and a reminder of the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in the Newman Program. I would like to thank all of the teachers who have worked with our Gifted Education students this year, providing contextual extension and enrichment opportunities for our students to display at the Symposium.

Kaitlyn McDougall
Newman Teacher in Charge