Newsletter 13 - 14th May 2013

Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

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81-85 Bellarine Highway

Newcomb VIC 3219

Phone: 03 5248 1400

Fax: 03 5248 3523

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au

Coming Events

May

Wed 15th

House Cross Country.

NAPLAN Testing.

Gnuarad Gundidj Camp Presentation.

Thurs 16th

School Council Meeting.

NAPLAN Testing.

Fri 17th

Gnuarad Gundidj Camp Finishes.

East Cemetery Trip Group 85, 82 & 83.

Last day to pay for Melbourne Drama

Trip.

Mon 20th

East Cemetery Trip Group 84.

Year 7 & Year 9 Immunisations.

Tues 21st

Year 6 Information Evening.

Wed 22nd

Melbourne Drama Trip Group 72.

Mon 27th

Exams in Class Years 9 & 10.

Tues 28th


Geelong Cross Country.

Wed 29th

VCAL Year 12 Melbourne Excursion.


CUBBY FIRE As many parents and community members would already know a fire at the

weekend has severely damaged our Cubby area. The Cubbies are used by the Wellbeing Team to support our students at times of need.

We are obviously frustrated and saddened by this incident but I want to assure all of the Newcomb Secondary College community that classroom

programs are running as normal and the Wellbeing Team will be back in action undertaking their terrific support of our students, as soon as spaces

can be organised for them.

NAPLAN In 2008, the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) commenced in Australian schools. Every year, all students in

Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 are assessed on the same days using national tests in Reading, Writing, Language Conventions (Spelling, Grammar and

Punctuation) and Numeracy. All students in Year 7 and 9 will be participating in the NAPLAN testing this week.

NAPLAN testing this year will be held on Tuesday 14th May, Wednesday 15th

May and Thursday 16th May. All Students are to have calculators for the Maths test and Parents should ask their student if they have one and if not

could they please buy one ASAP. We will issue your child’s NAPLAN report later in the year. The same

report format is used for every student in Australia. NAPLAN tests are not pass/fail tests. At the classroom level it is one of a number of important tools

used by teachers to measure student progress.

Whilst teachers are continually monitoring the progress of students, the NAPLAN results provide important milestones to ensure that we are making

the progress that we want. Our teaching program through the year is focused on improving student performance, but our Literacy and Numeracy

teacher teams have also been doing some work in class over recent weeks making sure our students are well prepared to do their best in the NAPLAN

College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders:

President: Vidas Kymantas Joshua Walker Erik Kvietelaitis

Vice President: Jenny Speed Emily Belyea Rose Doole

Exec. Officer: Phil Honeywell James Carrodus Jarrod Ramsay

Treasurer: Colette Brennan Kaitlynn Hinrichs Chrisitina La Spada

INDONESIAN EXCURSION

On Tuesday, 7th May 2013, the Indonesian teachers organised an excursion to Melbourne for the Year

9 Indonesian class and the exchange students from our sister school in Lombok.

Despite some early logistical hiccups, everyone managed to get on the train up to North Melbourne. We

visited University of Melbourne and given a guided tour of the campus.

The highlight of the day was a toss between the Indonesian lunch and Queen Victoria Market.

In the end, everyone enjoyed the food at Garage Café which is run by an Indonesian chef. Here are

some of the comments from the students on how great the Indonesian food.

“The Indonesian restaurant was interesting” – Hayley

“The makanan baik!” – Michaela

“It was a good day especially the food!” – Ryan

“Saya suka makanan Indonesia.” – Chloe

“Makanan lezat!” – Sharni

COLLEGE COUNCIL The May meeting of the Newcomb Secondary College Council will take place this Thursday evening in the Language

Centre.

INFORMATION EVENING Our 2014 Year 7 Information Evening is Tuesday 21st of May – starting at 7pm with a brief welcome and information

session in the Cliff Watkins Hall, followed by tours of the College. We welcome all community members as well as

prospective parents and students to join us for our College Information Evening. Many students will be involved in

classroom activities and as tour leaders on the night.

Phil Honeywell, Principal

Mrs Colette Brennan, Assistant Principal

Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal

Mr Stephen Bath, Assistant Principal

A great day was spent at Scienceworks for over 80 Year 8

Newcomb Secondary College Students and staff:

Mrs Cusack, Mr McCurry, Miss Jones, Mr Unmack, Mrs

Burhop, Mrs Blake and Miss Birrer.

It was a busy day with lots to explore and experience.

Highlights included the shocking Lightning Room, the amazing

Planetarium program, the interactive Sportsworks and the

fantastic gift shop.

A memorable day for all involved.

METLINK CHALLENGE

On Thursday last week four students and Ms Vinnicombe had an early start from South

Geelong Railway Station to get to St Kilda in time for the Metlink Challenge.

YEAR 8 SCIENCEWORKS EXCURSION

Shanaya, Dharma, Dana and Paris attended the annual Girls Big Day Out held at the Gordon last

Tuesday, 7th May.

Painting, bricklaying and metal working skills were on show.

Hosted by Karingal initiative BacLinks, the event provides Year 9 Girls with the opportunity to

experience trades and try their hand at skills such as cabinet making and joinery, painting,

horticulture, bricklaying, sustainability and engineering.

GIRLS BIG DAY OUT

WOOLWORTHS

EARN & LEARN

Newcomb Secondary

C o l l e g e i s a g a i n

participating in the

Woolworths Earn &

Learn program.

Points sheets and stickers are available from

supermarket checkouts.

Please drop filled sheets to the school office

and the school will receive valuable

resources to complement teaching and

learning in different areas at school and add

to library resources.

72 DRAMA TRIP

72 Drama trip MUST be organised by this Friday, 17th

May.

72 Drama trip which is part of their studies will be held

on Wednesday, 22nd May 2013.

However $10 and permission forms MUST be in by

Friday, 17th MAY – THIS FRIDAY.

If you are having problems in paying for the trip please

ring the college office and organise a solution.

Please contact Mr Kellett with any questions about this

trip.”

APPS FOR YOUR

MOBILE PHONE OR

IPAD

Body Beautiful

Promotes positive body

image and self esteem for

female students.

Deep Sleep

Guided meditations to help

overcome insomnia and get

to sleep. Includes an alarm

for wake up.

The Fifth Army

A movement tackling

depression, homophobia and

bullying – three big issues

affecting young people today.

Download from

http://fiftharmy.com.au

http://fiftharmy.com.au

EXPERIENCE LIFE AS AN OVERSEAS TEENAGER WITH WEP!

WEP's not-for-profit student exchange programs give secondary students the opportunity to choose from

over 20 countries to live and study for a summer, semester or year. Have the time of your life! Our volunteer host families look forward to inviting you into their community, sharing their culture with you

and learning about yours. WEP is also offering scholarships towards semester and year-long student

exchange programs to Argentina and China commencing in 2014.

Upcoming Information Sessions

Tues, 30 Apr (7:30-9pm) - Melbourne

Sat, 11 May (12 noon - 4pm) - Melbourne / OPEN DAY!

Wed, 22 May (7:30-9pm) - Melbourne

Find Out More!

If you would like to go overseas or invite an exchange student into your family, simply request a

FREE information pack, including our brochure, fee sheet and FREE application form:

- visit www.wep.org.au

- email [email protected]

- call 1300 884 733

LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF !

As Marcel Proust, a late 19th century novelist wrote: “the real voyage of discovery consists not in

seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes”. Volunteer to host an international high school student in July 2013 through Southern Cross Cultural Exchange and prepare to be amazed at the way this unique and rewarding opportunity helps your family to become closer, to understand themselves better and to see the world in a new light. Carefully selected students will arrive in July for one term, one or two semesters from France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Spain. They will attend a local secondary school, arrive with their own spending money and comprehensive insurance cover – all arranged by Southern Cross Cultural Exchange. Visit us at our website www.scce.com.au, email [email protected] or call us toll free on 1800 500 501, request our international student profiles, and capture the spirit of family and friendship.

VISUAL ARTS AND GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDENTS

La Trobe University Bendigo is holding an intensive, but enjoyable 2 day (Visual Arts) / 3 day (Graphic

Design) folio preparation program for Year 11 & 12 students wishing to enter university. On

completion you will have the skills required to build an impressive professional portfolio, and be able

to approach a university pre-selection interview with confidence. Packed with course specific interview

tips and other valuable information you will maximise your chances of success. Meals and supervised

accommodation included.

For further information and registration forms please email Jennifer – [email protected]

http://www.wep.org.au

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.scce.com.au/



DEAKIN UNIVERSITY & GORDON TAFE YEAR 10 INFORMATION EVENING Students and their parents are invited to the Introduction to Further Education event.

This event will help students plan for their VCE, University and Career and will help parents become more

informed about the options available and how the processes work.

The event will cover a range of important information relating to:

· VCE subject selection

· Post-secondary study options

· Pathways

· Graduate outcomes

Students will have the opportunity to hear from current Deakin and Gordon students, people who are

currently living their Career dreams, and staff from Deakin, The Gordon and MIBT.

Deakin Geelong Waterfront Campus

Wednesday, 29th May, 6.30 pm–8.00 pm

Gheringhap Street

Geelong

Registrations for the event can be made at http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/future-students.

http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/future-students

CANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTER

Wed

15th May

Thurs

16th May

Fri

17th May

Mon

20th May

Tues

21st May

HELP

NEEDED Rose Horton Mary Leitch

Sally Anne

Mannix

HELP

NEEDED

Wed

22nd May

Thurs

23rd May

Fri

24th May

Mon

27th May

Tues

28th May

HELP

NEEDED

Christine

Thatcher Rita Gilbert

HELP

NEEDED

HELP

NEEDED

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