From the Principal
From the Principal
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At NHSPA we want to impart a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
Newtown’s core values of Excellence, Creativity and Equity, underpin everything we do.
Everyday, I see incredible expertise, and dedication from our teachers and staff. Everyday I am impressed by our students: their talent, their commitment to their learning, and their creativity. Every day at Newtown I know why I chose to teach. With our community of committed staff and parents and carers, we see the power and the choices an excellent education enables.
I thank all the exceptional staff of Newtown High School of the Performing Arts for their commitment and their sheer hard work in creating an environment that nurtures our students’ learning and enables them to thrive.
I thank the P & C for the support and time they give to our school, and President, Mr Cameron Jackson, for his passionate commitment. I thank all our parents and carers and alumni who support our school in many different ways. Thank you!
We hope you enjoy our final publication for the year.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday. We will see you in 2025!
Best wishes,
Dr Susan Green
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR YEAR 12 2024 STUDENTS' OUTSTANDING RESULTS
Extract from the Sydney Morning Hearld by Lucy Carroll 18 December 2024
Newtown High School of the Performing Arts was the second-ranked comprehensive public school, recording its best result on record. The school, which runs dozens of extracurricular activities in dance, drama and music, has doubled its success rate in advanced maths since 2022.
Principal Susan Green said the school’s maths faculty has dedicated a significant amount of time to analysing student data to target areas for improvement.
“The school doesn’t have that really competitive sense among the students; it’s more supportive, and there is an energy among the cohort,” said Green. “Our students put so much effort into practicing, whether it’s dance, music or drama, and that can aid in other subjects as they must manage their time so carefully.”
Newtown student Alex Wienholt credits maths teacher Vicki Stewart for his results in maths extension 2.
Students at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts on Wednesday after receiving their ATARs. Credit: Steven Siewert
“I kind of lost interest a bit in years 8 and 9, but towards the end of year 10 I started to re-engage more,” he said. “My HSC teacher created these workbooks for every single maths topic. They went really in depth, and they were so helpful to cover all parts of the syllabus.”
Pictured left to right:
Principal Dr Susan Green
Year 12 Students: Scarlett Saunders, Freddie Lawrence, Amy Forchert, Lola Merewether and Alex Wienholt
FAREWELL TO DEPUTY PRINCIPAL KARL PICO
Wishing him all the best at Blacktown Boys High School !
HIGHLIGHTS FROM NHSPA 2024 PRESENTATION DAY
Michael Azzopardi, Pianist, Keyboardist and Musical Director of a plethora of Productions to his credit, with most recent, Hamilton, was a graduate and School Captain of Newtown High School of the Performing Arts in 2002.
As our guest speaker at Presentation Day 2024, Michael, spoke from the heart of his journey at NHSPA, especially the support of his passionate teachers and the many unique experiences offered to him here, which helped pave the way for what he wanted his future pathway to be (even from an early age).
Michael’s message to the current students is:
"Value your time at NHSPA and embrace
all that this unique place of learning offers!"
HIGHLIGHTS FROM FINALE SHOWCASE 2024
NHSPA Administration Staff wishing all parents/carers and our students a
happy, joyous and safe holiday season!
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