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Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter
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TUESDAY 17th March 2015 ISSUE: 7
Coming Events
Thursday, 19th March
Year 9—Robbie Noggler.
Connect Assemblies, 10.30am.
Friday, 20th March
National Day of Action Against Bullying -
Casual Dress day wear orange, cold coin
donation.
GROW at Gordon.
Monday, 23rd March
Information Evening, 7pm.
Thursday, 26th March
On 2 Wheels, Melbourne City Loop (all
day).
Year Level Assemblies, 10.30am.
Friday, 27th March
Year 7 & 10 Immunisations. END OF TERM
Students finish at 2.30pm.
TERM 2 PLANNER
Tuesday, 14th April
Construction Induction Card (all day).
National Youth Week - Lunchtime Event
(COGG).
Thursday, 16th April
Year 9 REACH Workshop.
Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences
4pm to 7pm.
Friday, 17th April
Student Parent/Teacher Conferences
8.30am to 12pm.
College Council This Thursday we have the Annual Reporting Meeting of the Newcomb
Secondary College Council. This will be followed by the co-opting of
community members (traditionally our Student Leaders), the election of the
Council Office Bearers and then the first meeting of the new College
Council.
Family Accounts The Family Accounts are being sent out. Prompt payment would be
appreciated by the end of term please.
National Day of Action Against Bullying
Friday, 20th March is ‘National Day of Action
Against Bullying’. Please remember it is a casual
dress day and to wear orange with a gold coin
donation. All monies raised will be donated to " bully zero campaign".
Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal
Mr Shane Elevato, Assistant Principal
Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal
College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders: President: Vidas Kymantas Mitchell Allen Toby France
Vice President: Yvette Ramsay Amanda Clydesdale Bailee Jones
Exec. Officer: Phil Honeywell
81-85 Bellarine Highway Newcomb VIC 3219 Phone: 03 5248 1400 Fax: 03 5248 3523
Email: newcomb.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au SMS student absences: 0416 907 351
6.30pm Tours, 7pm Information Session
STUDENT COMPUTER UPDATE
Student Computer Purchases It’s great to see more students organising their own computer device for use at school. Please remember our preferred
option is still to buy a computer through our JB purchase plan as we know these devices are new technology that will last
throughout your student’s school years and each device has been tested to make sure it meets all of our specifications. If you
already have a computer please arrange to bring it in and have it checked to see if it is suitable to connect to our network.
Application forms for this are available from Mr Stephen Bath. More information is available on our website at http://
www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au/Computers/2014-student-computers
Parent/Student Portal All families should now have received a letter explaining how to log on to your own personal portal using the secure log on
supplied. I urge you to log on and check out the data and course information available for all students. If you have not
received a letter it may mean you need to update your address details at our office. If you did not receive a letter please
contact the school on 52481400.
For further help or comments please contact Stephen Bath at the school.
Stephen Bath
IT Co-ordinator
SECONDARY SCHOOL NURSE NEWS
Move more…Sit Less! Stand up for yourself:
Even if you are very physically active, you will still benefit from limiting the amount of time that you spend sitting or lying down
(except when sleeping) in as many ways as possible.
You’re right – there are some activities, like reading and doing school work, that may need to be done while you are sitting.
The key is to find a healthy balance and limit time spent in front of a screen for entertainment.
Does your time mean screen time?
Time spent using electronic media (such as television, seated electronic games, portable electronic devices or computers) for
entertainment, is referred to as screen time.
While screen time activities may be popular, they usually involve either sitting or lying down for long periods.
Minimise the time you spend being sedentary every day:
Limiting your use of electronic media for entertainment to less than 2 hours per day; and
Breaking up long periods of sitting whenever possible
Ideas include:
I could turn off the TV during the day and head outside
I could make my bedroom a computer and TV free zone
I could set an alarm on my computer to remind me to stand up often
Get Real! Why not try meeting up with friends in person instead of online? What will you do?
For more information go to: www.health.gov.au
Go sugary drink free! Cancer Council, National Heart Foundation, Diabetes Australia and the Australian Dental Association recommend children and
adults reduce their intake of sugar sweetened beverages and drink water or reduced fat milk instead.
This recommendation is supported by the Australian Dietary Guidelines which state that sugary drinks increase the risk of
overweight and obesity in children and adults and should be consumed on a limited basis.
For more information go to: http://www.rethinksugarydrink.org.au
Faith Field
Secondary School Nurse
REMINDER TO PLEASE NAME ALL
ITEMS OF UNIFORM
Year 7 Beach Day On Friday, 13th March our Year 7 students took the bus
to Ocean Grove beach for a Beach Day. The day was
designed for the kids to have fun, get to know each other
a little better and try something new. The activities on
offer were : Surfing, Beach Games (Survivor style) and a
Rock Pool walk.
Chilly conditions definitely didn’t shake the spirits of the
students who, after some encouragement, were dressed
in wet suits and given some instructions by Mr
Beckworth on the basics of surfing. Out into the surf
they went, trying to stand on the board, some were
successful in catching waves.
The second group, lead by Mr Unmack undertook some
beach games which involved tennis ball catapult, treasure
hunt for letters to create an unknown word and stilts
races to name a few.
All students had a great time, with the can of drink and
sausage sizzle being a big hit!
Thanks to Ms Goldsmith, Ms Ercoli, Mr Unmack and Mr Beckworth for their help on the day. Mr Rowan Klingberg
Statements from Year 7 students:
“My favourite activity was just hanging with friends.” “I loved the beach activities (finding the letters), burnt sausages, but they
taste pretty good. Surfing was the bomb.”
“I think the waves were nice to ride.”
“Friday was fun!! My favourite thing was surfing. It was great fun!”
“I enjoyed the beach games with Mr Unmack and the surfing.” “One of the problems: I had a hard time to find the animals in the rock
pools.” “Most amazing day! I had so much fun trying to surf and the food was
yum as.”
“I loved surfing so much (Mr Beckworth).” “Being able to do things like surfing and hanging out with friends was
awesome.”
“The funniest part was when everyone was surfing, my friends and I were playing in the waves.”
“The water was so warm. I had a great day.”
“The beach day was really fun because we got to learn to surf but the bad thing was the food was burnt.”
“I think it was a great experience for people to learn how to surf, thanks to Mr Beckworth for teaching us.
“My favourite part was surfing. I enjoyed it so much I am now in ownership of a wetsuit and surfboard.”
SCHOOL EXCURSIONS AND REMINDERS
Students who don’t attend an excursion are expected to attend school as normal.
Parents are asked to not keep students at home.
Year/Group Excursion Date Cost Permission Slips
& Payment Due
Mr Currie Year
10 PE Geelong Waterdragons Club 20th March Nil 17th March
Group 73 Performances - Local Primary Schools 19th March Nil Today
Senior Concert
Band Members Anzac Day Ceremony Rehearsal Thursday, 23rd April Nil 20th April
Senior Concert
Band Members Anzac Ceremony 100th Year Saturday, 25th April Nil 22nd April
Selected
students SRC Geelong Region Conference 2015 Wednesday, 29th April Nil 26th April
COLLEGE CAPTAINS CONSIDER THEIR LEGACY
Last Wednesday, 12th March the College Captains caught
the 7.07am train from South Geelong for the 1,000 + Grip
Leadership School Captains day at the Melbourne
Convention Centre (opposite Crown). Our Captains were
still feeling affects of the ‘Athletics Sports Day’, the day
before but were in good spirits and represented us
intelligently and sensibly. The main reason for attending
was to develop leadership skills and further their plans,
their legacy, as College Captains.
They took part in workshops on various aspects of
leadership – plan, act and stay strong. Team approach was
a central theme all day – common goals, respect for all,
everyone contributes and is accountable - with a true belief
that you can make a difference to better your community. Other sessions included how to maximise your events and
communication, leading in different situations, leadership style, House Captains’ resource kit and linking up with other school
leaders. You can go to see some of the events at www.gripsocial.com.au
One of the first acts to come from the conference is a fortnightly lunchtime meeting to discuss goals and actions. Bailee has
already addressed the Year 7 and 8 about expectations of the Senior School and what they need to do in Years 7 and 8. Well
done Bailee. Good luck to our Captains in their endeavours for the school and establishing a school legacy – to show
wisdom in your choices.
Mr Paul Kellett,
SRC Co-ordinator
AVALON AIRSHOW CAREERS EXPO
Recently Mr Currie took some Newcomb Year 10
students to the Avalon Airshow for a Careers Expo. This
is a bi-annual event and involves almost a thousand
students from Victorian schools.
Young speakers from various sectors in the aerospace,
aviation and defence industries spoke about their jobs and
how they got there. The first speaker was an engineer
who assesses planes for airworthiness and locates
structural problems, another was a flight controller who
directs air traffic around airports and another was a top
gun pilot in the Airforce. He usually flies the F18s but was
last year selected to go the USA to learn how to fly the
new F22s that Australia has ordered.
After the expo, students were free to peruse the displays
and watch the aeroplane and helicopter acrobatics.
Mr Peter Curry
Year 10 Co-ordinator
REACH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM On Thursday, 12th March, 18 of our Year 11 students were invited to be a part of the REACH Leadership program. The
students were involved in some fun activities, thought provoking discussions, and began to break down what a leader really
is. This was the first of four workshops which will be held over the next few months.
The students were encouraged to reconsider their thoughts about what makes an authentic leader, and to look at their
own unique leadership potential. The group will work together by challenging their ideas about what makes a leader, and by
practising skills and traits that will help them demonstrate their potential leadership skills in their school, home, and
community.
Ms Cass Langdon
Student Welfare
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK
Are you wanting to buy or sell second hand uniforms for your student?
Join the new 'Newcomb Secondary College Second Hand Uniforms' group on
Facebook.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Senior Concert Band
Performances Please ensure that you have the correct band
uniform by Monday, 23rd March. Items
required are listed below.
1. Year 5/6 Information Evening at Newcomb
Secondary College – Monday 23rd March. All members of
the Senior Concert Band are required to please be able
to attend the Year 5/6 Information Evening. The Senior
Concert Band will be performing – in full band uniform, in
the band room on this evening. Students will be required
to be at school from 6.45 to 8.45 pm.
2. This year the Senior Concert Band will be performing at
the 100th Anniversary of Anzac Day at Ocean
Grove – Saturday, 25th April. It is an honor for our
College and the Senior Concert Band to be asked to
participate in this event.
3. On Thursday, 23rd April all Senior Concert Band
members will be required to attend a full rehearsal at
Ocean Grove for this ceremony. The bus will depart
school at 12.30 pm and return around 2.30 pm.
4. On Saturday, 25th April we will be departing school
at 8.20 am and returning by 11.30 am. A bus has
been provided to us free of charge from Christians Bus
lines for both the rehearsal and ceremony. All Senior
Concert Band Members are asked to please make
themselves available to perform on this day for this very
important event in our history.
Mrs Cheryl Stabryla
Music Co-ordinator
STUDENT ABSENCES Parents and Guardians are required to provide an
explanation for their child’s absences.
This can be done by:
Telephone the College on 5248 1400
Send an SMS text message or reply to our
absence line 0434 728 159. Please put Student Name,
Home Group and Reason for Absence in the text
message.
Write a note in the Student Organiser or a
separate note to present the next morning to the
PASS Booth. Records can then be amended.
In all instances the College requires the following
information:
Child’s name.
Home Group or Year level.
Date absent.
Reason for absence.
Parent/guardian signature (when written).
PUNCTUALITY AND UNIFORM
Students are to report to the College Office for
PASSOUTS for:
Late Arrival.
Leave Early.
Out of Uniform or Without Diary.
The PASSOUTS Desk is located in the rear foyer of
the Admin Building – enter through quadrangle. This
is available from 8.30am each morning. After 10.00am
students will need to report to College Reception.
LATE ARRIVAL
When a student is going to arrive late to school for
any reason please let the school know by phone or
write a note. Those who arrive to class after 8.45am
must receive a Late Pass. If the student has no note,
they will need to go through the same procedure.
Students who regularly arrive late without an
explanation will be referred to their Team Leader.
LEAVE EARLY
If it is unavoidable that a student needs to leave for an
appointment, the student is required to provide a
signed note of explanation to the College office
before school. The student will in turn be issued
with a Leave Pass from the PASSOUTS Desk. This is
to be handed to their teacher at the arranged time of
departure. Appointments, where possible, should be
made outside school hours or on Wednesday
afternoons when students are dismissed early.
OUT OF UNIFORM
If a student is out of uniform they must provide a
signed note of explanation to the PASSOUTS Desk
before classes to be issued a Uniform Pass. Students
who are regularly out of uniform will be referred to
Team Leaders.
WITHOUT DIARY
If a student has forgotten or lost their diary they will
need to report to the PASSOUTS Desk. Lost diaries
will need to be replaced.
It’s Food Fair time at Chilwell Primary School –
Friday 20th March. Lots of food stalls,
Silent & Live Auctions, Music, Wine, Rides for
the kids and fun!
Come for dinner from 4 pm. till 9 pm. and bring
all the family.
Newcomb Secondary College
LAMINATING
SERVICE
$6 per metre trimmed
$4 per metre untrimmed
Lamination up to 800mm wide
and
unlimited length
Contact: Jean at Newcomb
Secondary College
College for more information
5248 1400.
Leopold Netball Football Club still has playing
positions available for under 14 and Under 16
players for season 2015 , the season starts on the
11th April.
Contact the Junior Co-ordinator for further
information, mob 0431188552
Northern Bobcats Basketball Club is
looking for players for the u12 and 14 and under
Girls competition at GNBC, South Geelong on a
Monday night. Games are usually played
between 4.30 and 6.30pm. Please contact Brett Williams, on 0400 561 781
for further details.
Enrichment, Education, Excitement - Become a Volunteer Host
Family!
World Education Program (WEP) is inviting you to experience another culture
in your own home by becoming a volunteer host family to an international
student arriving in July 2015. Our students from Canada, Denmark, Ecuador,
Italy, Belgium, the USA, and France are looking forward to experiencing life in
Australia, making new friends and becoming a member of an Australian family
soon.
"Wonderful - joyous - heartfelt. An absolutely wonderful idea and so beneficial
for all involved, from family to school friends. We truly feel Enrico is another
member of our family."
- Marie - host mother of Enrico (Italy)
Hosting Is Fun! Find Out more!
Getting to know your student before he or she arrives brings fun and joy to
everyone involved. To help you make this important decision, contact WEP
today to receive a full information pack for your family.
Sylvia Kelly
Manager – Inbound Exchange Programs
Phone: 1300 884 733
Email: info@wep.org.au
Online: http://www.wep.org.au
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