Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Newhaven College Parent Welcome Evening

Newhaven College welcomed parents and guardians for a social gathering on the first Friday of term.

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Newhaven College Parent Welcome Evening
Newhaven College Principal, Tony Corr (right) welcomes parents Shane McLaren, Rachael and Allan Cameron, Justine McLaren to the Parent Welcome Evening.

Newhaven College welcomed parents and guardians for a social gathering on the first Friday of term.

Guests were entertained by Newhaven College's Director of Music, Matthew Goss, and guitar teacher Daniel Seale.

College staff and Parents and Friends Association (PFA) volunteers served drinks and canapes for around 140 guests, consisting of new and existing parents/guardians, college staff and teachers.

The incredible Performing Arts Wing foyer was the perfect venue for the event, with great acoustics, plenty of parking and room to roam around and mingle.

Principal Tony Corr welcomed all parents/guardians, staff and teachers to the new year at Newhaven College; and Angel Chambers, Kay Kondarios and Jo Vohland from the PFA were present to answer questions about joining the PFA.

Newhaven College Principal Tony Corr was pleased with the enthusiastic presence on the night.

"Thank you to all parents and caregivers who joined us on Friday night.

The partnership between school and home is key to a child's success, and events like this help strengthen that connection," he said.

New to the College, Bree Jones, Brad Hewton, Brett and Bronwen Eyles and Emma Sherburn bond at the Parent Welcome Drinks.
Newhaven College parents came together at the Parent Welcome Drinks, making connections and friendships. From left: Misty Johns, Allie and Joe Reilly, Saasha Bugeja, Jennifer Fallu and Erin Strachan.
Newhaven College's Parent Welcome Evening brings together current and new parents from across the school. From left: Dario and Claudia Federici, Daniel Hatch and Kasey Burrell Hatch.
The atmosphere at the Newhaven College Parent Welcome Evening was lifted by the talents of guitar teacher Daniel Seale and Director of Music, Matthew Goss.
Newhaven College Head of Middle School, Ralph Arceo, welcomes new parents Sierra Dunton and Andrew Stewart.
Newhaven College PA to the Principal, Katrina Lawrence, and Parents and Friends Association (PFA) members, Kay Kondarios and Angel Chambers, welcomed parents with drinks and canapes.
Newhaven College staff attended the Parent Welcome Evening to meet parents and guardians. From left: Carel Fourie, Marcelle Krieg, Alycia James and Karen Faulwetter.
Parents of children of all ages mingled with teachers at the Newhaven College Parent Welcome Evening. From left: Melina van der Weerd-Arceo, Pharrah Underwood and Prep teacher Kerryn Lynch.

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