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