Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Celebrating reading: from classroom to home

Newhaven College Prep students last week celebrated an important milestone with the presentation of their reading folders, marking the beginning of their path to becoming confident readers.

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Celebrating reading: from classroom to home
Newhaven College Prep students Luca and Ava enjoyed singing the song about the sounds of letters for the parents and friends who came along to the Prep Reading Party.

Newhaven College Prep students last week celebrated an important milestone with the presentation of their reading folders, marking the beginning of their path to becoming confident readers.

Families joined in the celebration, taking part in reading sessions.

Head of Junior School Cath Huther and Director of Learning Karen Milkins-Hendry were on hand to congratulate each student on their achievements so far.

The College said its Science of Reading program is grounded in the latest research, ensuring every student receives high-quality literacy instruction.

A key outcome of the program has been the strengthening of home-school partnerships, with families actively supporting their children's reading through tailored take-home folders.

"The Reading Party was a wonderful opportunity to invite parents into our Prep classrooms to help them understand how children learn to read through the Science of Reading," said Head of Junior School, Cath Huther.

"Families gain practical ways to support their children's reading at home."

To learn more about Newhaven College's Prep program, families are encouraged to attend the upcoming Prep Information Morning on Wednesday, April 29 at 10am.

For more information, visit the Newhaven College website via 'Book A Tour' or contact admissions@newhavencol.vic.edu.au

Head of Junior School, Cath Huther, congratulated each student in Prep C as they collected their take-home Reading Folders, here with Ria.
Senior School Psychology Teacher, Hannah Blake, enjoyed taking the time to read with son Arlo.
Newhaven College's Director of Business, Alan Nolan, was pleased with how far son, Rían, has come with his reading.
Senior School teacher, Cameron Pedersen, enjoyed reading with daughter Sophie, Cameron and Sarah Pedersen's fourth daughter to start Prep at Newhaven College.
Proud Mum Rosie King spent time with son Jacob at the Newhaven College Prep Reading Party, with little Mia watching on.

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