Newhaven College

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Newhaven College is an independent, ecumenical, and co-educational school founded in 1980 and now caters to over 900 students from Prep through to Year 12. Offering a diverse academic curriculum with a caring pastoral approach, our students enjoy excellent facilities and diverse co-curricular opportunities. Our Middle School, but inhabiting an award-winning Environmental Centre, our Year 9 Program is a unique and academically-rigorous experiential program that features integrated approaches to learning, environmental themes, and opportunities for personal development, with a range of activities specially designed to cater for Year 9 students.

Our school community provides high-quality inclusive education for all our students. We are proud of our caring, welcoming atmosphere, reflected in our school motto – In Quietness and Confidence Shall Be Your Strength. The College was founded on Christian principles that underpin all of our programs and care for students.

We are an open entry school with exceptional staff who value the uniqueness of every student. We place an unwavering focus on the academic and personal development of all learners at the College. Our innovative and unique sub-schools provide a seamless curriculum across the year levels and encompass every child's individual needs. Our sense of community is one of our key strengths and defines our College. So too, does our diverse and innovative curriculum, our global outlook, and emphasis on caring for others both locally and overseas.

Newhaven College supports personal excellence and encourages personal best through social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth. Our Mission We aim to provide an environment where creativity, academic, emotional, spiritual, physical, and life skills are nurtured. We do this by:

• Creating a respectful working environment for students and staff
• Providing a personalized and student-centered approach to learning through creative and physical activity
• Building a culture of achievement in both students and staff
• Focusing on continuous improvement and shared accountabilities
• Promoting equity and social justice
• Developing partnerships with our community - local, national, and global
• Recognizing and celebrating diversity
• Encouraging school and community health and well-being.

Our Motto in Quietness and Confidence Shall Be Your Strength. Translated into modern language means Quietly trust in Me; then, you will be strong and secure.

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