2012 Issue 3 - Tasmanian Academy

Newstead College
30 Cypress St
Launceston TAS 7250
Phone: 6332 3232
Fax: 6332 3200
Newstead
College
Congratulations to French Students – Madeleine and Jessie –who gained Honorable Mentions in
the recent Alliance Francaise poetry recital. This competition is open to students from all over the
state and they were up against stiff competition from the other colleges.
Congratulations to Christabel, Newstead College 2010 – 2011, who was a National recipient of the
2011 “Australian Vocational Student Prize”.
Congratulations to former Newstead and current Griffith University Masters in Physiotherapy
student, Kirby who was awarded dux of Health Sciences at Griffith University and is looking to do
Post Grad work in Paediatrics.
Congratulations to Toby for his outstanding games for the Tassie Mariners in the National Football
Championships. His great form was not missed by the talent scouts and Toby will now attend the
AFL’s National Draft camp in October.
Danette, our canteen manager and VET Hospitality teacher was recently presented with a
“Women in Business” award by the Westpac Bank. Danette’s award included the ‘sustainability
kitchen garden concept’ that she is very passionate about. It was also mentioned that the
business, based out of the Newstead College Cafeteria, is having a significant impact by
preparing and selling healthy food options to both students and staff.
Newstead College student, Greta, has won a three week all expenses paid scholarship to
Germany. This generous award is offered by the Goethe Institute’s PASCH (partnership school)
program. This is Greta’s first attempt at studying German and we wish he all the best and hope this
cultural experience enriches her knowledge of the German language.
Newstead College Department of Education
www.academy.tas.edu.au