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Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter
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TUESDAY 3rd March 2015 ISSUE: 5
Coming Events
Thursday, 5th March
Year Level Assemblies.
Friday, 6th March
Year 8 EASE Geelong Excursion.
Senior Sport: Volleyball/Tennis.
GROW at Gordon.
Monday, 9th March
Labour Day - Public Holiday.
Tuesday, 10th March
Compulsory House Athletics - Landy
Field.
Senior Cricket Finals.
Wednesday, 11th March
GRIP Leadership (College Captains), All
Day.
Thursday, 12th March
Year 11/12 REACH Workshop.
Whole College Assembly.
Friday, 13th March
Intermediate Sport: Volleyball/Tennis/
Softball/Baseball.
GROW at Gordon.
Year 7 Beach Day—Ocean Grove.
Monday, 16th March
On 2 Wheels, Eastern Beach Road.
Thursday, 19th March
GROW at Gordon.
Connect Assemblies, 10.30am.
Friday, 20th March
National Day of Action Against Bullying.
GROW at Gordon.
Friday, 27th March
END OF TERM
Students finish at 2.30pm.
COLLEGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS With the number of parent nominations fewer than the number of vacancies in this
category, I declare that the following parent has been elected to the Newcomb
Secondary College Council for the next 2 years: Ms Karen Warneke. Thank you
Karen.
With the number of DET nominations equal to the number of vacancies in this
category, I declare the following DET members elected to the Newcomb Secondary
College Council for the next 2 years: Mr Shane Elevato and Mrs Liz
McNamara. Thank you Liz and Shane.
We will look to co-opt a further parent member for future meetings.
EVERY DAY COUNTS—SCHOOL ATTENDANCE We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great
education begin with students coming to school each and every day.
Missing school can have a major impact on a child’s future – a student missing one
day a fortnight will miss four full weeks by the end of the year. By Year 10 they’ll
have missed more than a year of school.
There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses
school puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes.
Coming to school every day is vital, but if for any reason your child must miss
school, there are things we can do together to ensure they don’t fall behind:
Speak with your classroom teachers and find out what work your child needs to
do to keep up.
Develop an absence learning plan with your teachers and ensure your child
completes the plan.
Remember, every day counts. If your child must miss school, speak with your
classroom teachers as early as possible.
New laws mean that parents can be fined for not sending students to school without
an acceptable reason.
If you’re having attendance issues with your child, please let your classroom teacher
know so we can work together to get your child to school every day.
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: [email protected] Website: www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au SMS student absences: 0416 907 351
2015 Geelong AFL Diverse Academy
On Monday, 23rd February 2015 six Newcomb Secondary
College students Pel R, Jarrah W, Liam T, Jordan M, Mark H
and Jeromie G attended the Geelong Diverse Academy
Testing Draft Star Crew at Surf Coast College. After we
arrived we took various tests. Results which we may be
looked up on the website to see how we fare against players
such as Joel Selwood, … at our age.
Approximately 15 Geelong footballers (Corey Enright,
Cameron Guthrie, George Horlin-Smith, Josh Walker,
Nathan Vardy, Brad Hartman, Jared Janson, Cory Gregson,
Michael Luxford, Shane Kersten…..) arrived for 30 minutes.
Joel Selwood and Steven Motlop spoke to the group (who
included Newcomb Secondary College, Surf Coast, St.
Joseph’s and North Geelong students) for a short time about
goals, resilience and healthy lifestyles. Then the Geelong footy
players played kick to kick plus some drills with the students
for about 20 minutes or so – recorded by ABC TV news and
the Geelong Advertiser.
Jason Davenport (ex Geelong/PA), David Rohan (ex
Melbourne) and Xavier from the AFL Multicultural
division explained the process of how to get into the
Flying Boomerangs footy team. This team gets the
chance to go overseas later in the year and the chance
to play in a regional competition. For 10 weeks from
22nd April, there will be a parents/BBQ night (bring
your training gear for a game of non-contact AFL 9’s
with your child) and training from 4.30pm to 6pm at
Newtown and Chilwell Footy Club (Elderslie Reserve,
40 Read Street, Newtown). Contact Mr Kellett
([email protected]) or Tim Macmichael,
Worksafe AFL Geelong ([email protected])
for more details.
The enthusiasm of our NSC students was notable. Well
done to our students who represented Newcomb
Secondary College.
Mr Kellett.
YEAR 11 ORIENTATION
Friday, 27th February saw all Year 11 VCE students attend an Orientation Program at the Deakin Waterfront
Campus. The purpose of the program was to ease the transition from Year 10 into Year 11, which for some
students can seem challenging.
The day involved many activities including some very funny challenges from the smash hit TV show ‘I’m A Year 11,
Get Me Out Of Here’. Students had a very hard time guessing, while blind folded, the common study distraction
they held, though Lance R easily identified a Nintendo 64 controller!!
All students were involved in creating an individual Career Action Plan which will be referred to during future
pathway conversations.
Tristan Miller inspired students to push the boundaries and aim high. In 2010 Tristan ran 52 marathons in 52
weeks.
A big thank you to Jeremy Sinclair, Phil Wight, James Murphy and Phil Honeywell for their involvement in the day.
Maggie Boyanton
EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM JAPAN My name is Miki Nishiyama. I am 16 years old. I live in Kyoto Japan. I am very lucky to be
an exchange student at Newcomb Secondary College.
I would like to thank everyone for being so friendly and kind. Please introduce yourself to
me as I would like to meet you. I like the teachers and students at this school very much.
My English is not good now. But I will improve my English! And try hard. I know I will enjoy
my stay at Newcomb Secondary College.
The swimming sports were held on Monday, 16th
February in perfect conditions. The overcast
morning allowed the competitive swimmers and
divers the ability to race in a number of events and
the enthusiasm and willingness to have a go was
fantastic to observe. From the swimming and
diving at each age group students who competed
in a minimum of 3 events were eligible for age
group champions. The deserving winners were:
12-13Yr Girls – Crystal M (Group 84)
12-13Yr Boys – Max M (Group 72)
15Yr Girls – Chloe M (Group 105)
15Yr Boys – Jesse G (Group 92)
16Yr Girls – Jane M (Group 101)
16Yr Boys – Matthew N (Group 102)
17Yr Girls – Hannah H (Group 112)
17Yr Boys – Corey B (Group 121)
18-20Yr Boys – Tim H (Group 122)
In the afternoon the lane ropes came out and the fun began. With
raft and lilo races, even some dolphins made an appearance. The
waterslide opened and the peg races were popular. With the event
running efficiently there was time for a free swim which was
enjoyed by students and staff alike. It was great to observe all
having a good time and with such a positive atmosphere the only
disappointment was for those who missed out.
The results at the end of the day were a resounding win for
Drysdale. Well done to all involved.
OVERALL RESULTS 1. Drysdale
2. Curlewis
3. Wills
4. Harrison
2015 Swimming Sports
NEWCOMB SECONDARY COLLEGE
SCHOOL LEADERS PARTICIPATE IN
LEADERSHIP FORUM
On Tuesday, 24th February, the Student Leaders, Mitchell A, Toby F, Bailee J and myself were accompanied Mr Murphy to
a Leadership Breakfast with players and representatives from the Geelong Cats Football Club.
The morning commenced bright and early at 7AM with a panel of Geelong Cats players, including Harry Taylor, Andrew
Mackie, Corey Enright, Tom Lonergan and Tom Hawkins, who all spoke about their lessons and experiences in leadership
both on and off the sporting field. There was also time given for questions from audience.
Following this, the players joined students from
across the region at their tables for more
personal conversations. Cam Guthrie and Jimmy
Bartel joined us and spoke with us about our
leadership and career prospects, sharing
reflections with us about their own high school
experiences and lessons from their time at the
Geelong Football Club.
Finally, Jimmy Bartel and Mitch Duncan hosted a
‘Just Think’ segment about the abuse of alcohol
and other drugs. As a group, we worked our way
through a series of scenarios and how they could
best be resolved for those affected. Cam Guthrie
and Jimmy Bartel were both impressed with our
ability to find a resolution to the hypothetical situation, describing us as ‘having smashed it’.
The morning was all said and done by 9AM, and was concluded by Harry Taylor who shared an inspirational quote from
Dwight Eisenhower:
“Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done, because he wants to do it”
Amanda C (Year 12 student)
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
8 Geelong History Walk, EASE Excursion Friday, 6th March $5 3rd March
Senior Yrs Senior Sport: Volleyball/Tennis Friday, 6th March $5 3rd March
School Captains GRIP Leadership Conference Wednesday, 11th March Nil 6th March
School Compulsory House Athletics Tuesday, 10th March $5 4th March
Intermediate Intermediate Sport: Volleyball Friday, 13th March $5 10th March
REMINDER TO PARENTS PLEASE
NAME ALL ITEMS OF UNIFORM
Free Seminars on
Autism with
Tony Attwood
GMHBA has teamed up with clinical psychologist and
Autism Spectrum Disorder specialist, Professor Tony
Attwood, to run two free practical seminars in Geelong.
These seminars are open to anyone within the community
interested in understanding and learning more about Autism
and Asperger’s syndrome.
Session 1: Managing Challenging behaviour in children with
Autism 9am to 12.30pm.
Session 2: Adolescent issues for teenagers with Asperger’s
Syndrome 1.30pm to 5pm.
Thursday, 19th March, The Pier Geelong, Cunningham Pier.
Spaces are limited, registration is essential. Early registration
would be advisable. Visit gmhba.com.au.
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHELSEA Chelsea is the first Newcomb Secondary College student to compete in the Victorian
Equestrian Inter-Schools Competition. Chelsea competed in the Dressage Day at
Geelong Grammar on Sunday, 15th February. Dressage is a competition in which the
rider asks the horse to perform a series of movements in front of a judge who assesses
how well you perform.
Chelsea’s horse Curious George has a really interesting story - he is a brumby that
came out of the wild as a 10 year old stallion and is now a 13 year old gelding.
Chelsea and Curious George came 22 out of 36 in the first test and 13 out of 36 for the
second test, and 28 out of 36 overall. Well done Chelsea and Curious George!!
Newcomb Secondary College
House Athletic Sports
On Tuesday, 10th
March, the day after the
Public Holiday, we will be
holding the House
Athletics Sports at
Landy Field. This is a
compulsory event for all
students.
Students have been given permission forms and
spare forms can be collected from the General
Office. Permission slips and payment of $5 is due
to the General Office on Wednesday, 4th March.
We are looking forward to another great
turnout with many competitors trying their best
for their respective Houses. Remember to show
your support of your House by dressing in the
House colours and participating in the various
events.
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.
SECONDARY SCHOOL NURSE NEWS
Take the H30 Challenge – switch sugary drinks to water!
Newcomb Secondary College is supporting VicHealth’s H30 Challenge. The H30 Challenge
asks people to make a 30-day pledge to replace sugary drinks with water. The aim of the
challenge is to help establish healthier habits, with water becoming the main choice of beverage
in the long-term. Sugary drinks include sugar-sweetened soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit drinks,
sports drinks, ready-to-drink iced tea, flavoured water and cordial.
A recent survey of more than 500 Victorians aged between 25 and 34 reveals that one in four
people drink sugary drinks at least five days a week, while a further two in five consume sugary
drinks between one and four times per week. VicHealth encourages all Victorians to drink more water and less
sugary drinks.
By making a switch from sugary drinks to water in the long term, Victorians can:
Help maintain a healthy weight
Reduce their risk of tooth decay
Reduce waste (by using a reusable bottle)
Save around $1,460 over a year if they switch to tap water instead of a daily purchased beverage (based on the
estimated price of a $4 per 600ml soft drink bought daily).
The campaign is part of an integrated water initiative with the goal of ‘More Victorians choosing water instead of
drinks with added sugar’. This initiative aligns with the VicHealth Action Agenda for Health Promotion strategic
imperative to promote healthy eating, and its three year priority to see more people choosing water and healthy
food options.
How to participate in the H30 Challenge
Sign up at www.h30challenge.com.au
Choose a start date that is convenient for you
Switch sugary drinks to water for 30 days and reap the rewards
You’ll receive regular emails to keep you motivated along the way!
For more information or to sign up visit: www.h30challenge.com.au
National Ride2School Day 2015
National Ride2School Day 2015 is taking place on Friday 13th March. We
encourage students and their families to leave the car at home on this day and get
a taste of the benefits, ease and fun involved in choosing to walk and wheel to
school.
We support our students to walk or wheel to school because:
Students feel fresh and alert at the beginning of a school day.
There are fewer cars around the school which eases ‘drop off congestion’.
Students are more likely to reach the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity they need each day.
Students feel happier, healthier and perform better in the classroom.
Faith Field
Secondary School Nurse
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.
Five SunSmart Symbols
Do you know what these symbols mean?
1. Slip on clothing that covers your arms and
legs
2. Slap on a broad brimmed, bucket or
legionnaire hat
3. Slop on 30+ broad-spectrum water-
resistant sunscreen
4. Seek shade
5. Slide on wrap around sunglasses (if you can
manage them)
Childhood and adolescence are critical periods during which
exposure to UV radiation is more likely to contribute to skin
cancer in later life.
Parents have an important role to ensure their children
establish healthy sun protection habits early. Research into the
effectiveness of role modelling shows us that adopting sun
protective behaviours yourself means your children will be
more likely to do the same.
The daily sun protection times are issued whenever UV levels
reach 3 or above. Because you can’t see or feel UV, you can’t
rely on your senses to let you know when you’re in danger.
Get in the habit of checking the sun protection times each day.
Sun protection times are available from:
the weather section of the newspaper
some radio weather broadcasts
SunSmart website
Bureau of Meteorology website
the free SunSmart smartphone app.
If you can’t find the daily sun protection times, make sure you
use sun protection each day from September to the end of
April in Victoria. Don’t just wait for hot, sunny days.
Go to the SunSmart website to find out more:
http://www.sunsmart.com.au/
Faith Field
Secondary School Nurse
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.