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Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter
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TUESDAY 26th May 2015 ISSUE: 15
Coming Events
Wednesday, 27th May
Year 9/10 Exams in Class.
Indonesian Trip.
Thursday, 28th May
Year 9/10 Exams in Class.
Year 11 & 12 REACH.
Indonesian Trip.
All School Assembly.
Friday, 29th May
GROW at Gordon.
Indonesian Trip.
Monday, 1st June
Year 11 Exams in Class.
PSD Swim Lessons (P5 & 6).
Indonesian Trip.
Tuesday, 2nd June
Year 11 Exams in Class.
Junior Girls Football.
Junior and Intermediate Boys Netball.
Year 7 and 8 Soccer Finals.
Indonesian Trip.
Wednesday, 3rd June
Year 11 Exams in Class.
Group 72 Melbourne Trip (all day).
Indonesian Trip.
Thursday, 4th June
Year 11 Exams in Class.
Year 9 REACH: Period 3 to 6.
Cyberia Performance for Year 7 & 8.
Connect.
Indonesian Trip.
Lombok Together with staff and students from Surfcoast Secondary College, Mrs
Millis and three of our Indonesian students departed for their Indonesian
(Lombok) immersion on Saturday. I can report that they have arrived safely
and I hope to have more information on what they have been up to in next
week’s newsletter.
Examinations With the recent NAPLAN tests and Year 9 and 10 examinations taking place
this week it is important to remember why we undertake examinations at
Newcomb Secondary College. We know of course that any test or exam is
a marker of what you understand or know at a moment in time and that
they are not always a perfect reflection of what else you can do.
However exams, tests and assessments in some form almost certainly lie
before most or all students at some time in their future, with the most
obvious being at the end of secondary schooling. They will almost certainly
be a part of gaining skills and qualifications in an enormous range of fields.
We want to help our students be the best they can be, to show an employer
or an examination assessor that they are a most worthy candidate for the
qualification and/or job role. To do this we need to understand the reality of
the processes for success that are in place in our world and give them the
experience and skills to cope with it. That’s why we hold formal exams as we
progress through the school – that’s why we want students to understand
this, not as something that they would rather not do, but as something that
is contributing to effective preparation for their future.
College Council The May meeting of the Newcomb Secondary College Council took place
last Thursday evening. Among the items discussed were the College Review,
the State Government’s Tech Schools proposals, the new Newcomb
Secondary College App and Council membership. We also discussed a VCAL
student project to renew the area around the pizza oven next to E Block.
College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders: President: Yvette Ramsay Mitchell Allen Toby France
Vice President: Vidas Kymantas 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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Have You Got the New NSC Phone App Yet?
You can now download our new phone app for use on iPhone or Android. The app is FREE and will allow you to
keep in touch with Newcomb Secondary College in your pocket.
We have included features such as:
· Events Calendar – when was that excursion again?
· Canteen Menu – handy for planning your day’s food
· Uniform - information
· Newsletters – published every Tuesday on the app and online
· Alerts – we will use this feature to push out reminders and important notices
· Contact Us – including Call Us, Email Us and a Google Map
The ‘Contact Us’ feature will be a great way for you to update any changed details so we can correct your records
· School Map
· Term Dates and more….
More information and features will be added in future so get in now and get started.
To get the app go to iTunes Store or Google Apps and search for Newcomb Secondary College.
You can also help us to spread the word by telling others.
We’d love to hear what you think so please download it now and let us know. You can even use the Contact Us
email feature to do this.
Stephen Bath
IT Co-ordinator
Regarding Council Membership; it was noted that we do have places for parent representation so if any parent is
interested in being on Council and would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact the Principal,
Mr Phil Honeywell.
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund Parents may recall a government proposal to support some students to attend school camps and excursions. This
policy is now in place and you can find some details regarding this initiative later in the newsletter.
Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal
Mr Shane Elevato, Assistant Principal
Ms Sue Hedley, Acting Assistant Principal
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.
Geelong Tertiary Futures Program Launch
For almost a decade Newcomb Secondary College has built strong tertiary links
with The Gordon TAFE through a school based initiative ‘Year 9 Tertiary Taster
Program’. In 2015 Newcomb Secondary College partnered with Skilling the Bay
and The Gordon to expand the program to three other Geelong Secondary
Schools. Friday, 22nd May saw the official ministerial launch of the newly named
‘Geelong Tertiary Futures Program’.
Training and Skills Minister Steve Herbert launched the program, saying it would
open students’ eyes to possibilities they may never have considered. Annie Jayne,
Year 10, spoke on behalf of all Newcomb Secondary College students that have
previously participated in the program. “During Year 7 and 8 I didn’t really give
much thought to the future and therefore had little direction. This often resulted in
me not working to the best of my ability. I really enjoyed the hands on aspect of
the program. From this experience I built a keen interest in this industry. I am now
studying Painting and Decorating as a VET subject and hope to begin an
apprenticeship once I have completed Year 12.”
Maggie Boyanton
Careers Co-ordinator
Year 11 VCAL Excursion
This year, Year 11 VCAL is working in project style. This means that twice a term, students will undertake a project that wil l
cover aspects of their Literacy, Personal Development, Numeracy and Work Related Skills classes.
The first project for Term 2 was the planning and undertaking of an excursion to Melbourne by the class. Students had to
research locations of interest in Melbourne, determine cost and logistics of travel and plan everything themselves. We went on
the trip on Tuesday, 5th May.
Sue McArthur
At 8.45 at South Geelong station we boarded the train to Melbourne. After arriving at Spencer street station we then went on the heritage
gold mile tour. We missed a few stops because the group was disorganised. Eventually we arrived at Federation Square. After reaching
Federation Square we had lunch.
I borrowed Mr Sinclair's umbrella and we split up into our 3 tour groups. One group went to Eureka Tower with Mr Sinclair, where they
looked at the view of Melbourne from top of the tower. The third group did a tour of street art locations with Ms McArthur, walking from
Hosier Lane down towards Spencer Street.
Me and Mr Owens went on the tour we designed by ourselves. We went on the tram to the shrine of remembrance and filled out our
sheets about the locations. We were supposed to go to the botanical gardens but the weather made us stay on the balcony at the shrine.
Then we got on the tram back to Spencer Street Station where Mr Owens shouted me chips at red rooster.
We waited for the rest of the
groups so I read my book until the
train arrived. Then we got on the
train, and arrived back at South
Geelong Station.
Gareth E, Year 11
Aspire Classes
The Year 7 Science ASPIRE team worked on their knowledge and practice of reflective
writing before learning about electron microscopes prior to their visit to Deakin's
electron microscopes next week.
The Year 8 Pathways To University students also prepared for their trip to the
electron microscopes for next week in a different and unique way. Students were
invited to create their own interpretation of a microscope as a piece of art. Students
were introduced to the idea that creativity/art comes together with science to create
new ways of solving problems.
We are looking forward to the opportunity to take students through the
electron microscope facility next week with the generous support of the microscope
Manager, Andrew Sullivan.
Anna Darcey
ASPIRE Coordinator
Deakin University
Year 9 GROW
Throughout the semester that Year 9 students complete the GROW program, they
will spend each Friday for a term at the Gordon TAFE experiencing a number of
different courses that the Gordon has to offer.
Last week the students who attended the City Campus of the Gordon were involved
in Allied Health, Animal Studies, Beauty Therapy and Hospitality.
The students have the opportunity to experience a taste of what it is like to be in
these courses, giving them the chance to see if this is something they may consider as
a career. It is an exciting and informative program which has, over the years we have
been involved, has helped to encourage students into further education when they
leave Newcomb Secondary College.
Colette Brennan
Year 8 Boys’ Football (including year 7’s) Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
In slippery conditions on a windy and wet Tuesday on Ervin
Reserve, Newcomb Secondary College Year 8 Boys footy team
(plus four Year 7’s) played enthusiastically. Every player produced
several acts of courage and high levels of skill during our four
games. We were never outclassed by any of our opposition. Our
win plus two very close losses proved Newcomb Secondary
College were much better than good in all games. Our largest
defeat was by 5 goals but this score flattered our opposition.
Jonty is a natural footballer and was ably supported Jack who ran all
day Smaller on-ballers Jonah and Mick fed off them and ran. Both
kicked 6 goals over the day. Mark patrolled the half backline well. He
made a ‘wall’ with great runs and huge ‘torps’ into the forward line.
Jordy showed huge improvement and was a reliable. Matt swapped
around taking on various roles from ‘Mids’ to Back and Forward.
Another team player was Daniel who kicked, tackled and fought his
way through the play and ran to harass his opposition. Nathan is a
determined footballer, who would go into packs and grab the ball.
Darcy chased and kicked the ball forward. Nick put himself into the
play, running and carrying helping to provide the ‘wall’ in the
backline. Liam and Mitch also helped with the ‘wall’. Curtis raced
around the ground but he was also important to our ‘wall’. Shaun
raced all over the oval and did his best to get the ball .
Four Year 7s chose to play with the Year 8’s – Tim, Will, William and
Brendan. Tim became like a ‘mascot’, working diligently to kick several
goals and taking several marks in the goal square. Will, once ‘warmed
up’, made significant contributions to our team as did William and
Brendan. We would not have had a team without them. Our coaches
helped make the day. Alex and Pel from Year 10 made many moves
that worked to our advantage and set the tone to win fairly. The
coaches were fair in making sure everyone had time on and off the field
and when you have a bench of only one player, this is really important.
Lachie and Brendan, their assistants, helped and made speeches that
reflected the AFL all-time great coaches with many footy clichés and
use of many more ‘ranting’ commentator/comedian comments. Their
favourite saying was “drop punts hold up in the wind so torpedo it.
TORP IT – I TOLD YOU TO TORP IT!!!”
Mr Kellett, very proud, Year 8 Manager.
WANTING TO STUDY MEDICINE? Year 12 students are reminded that if you plan to apply to study
medicine at Monash University next year you must sit for the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences
Admission Test (UMAT). Register by 5.00pm AEST on Friday 5 June. Test date is Wed 29 July. See:
www.umat.acer.edu.au.
‘AT MONASH’ SEMINARS – This series continues with the following seminars: Wed 27 May – Biomedicine,
radiography, and nutrition and dietetics (Clayton), Thurs 28 May – Engineering (Clayton), Thurs 15 July -
Business and economics (Collins St Melbourne); Information: 1800 666 274; Register: www.monash.edu/seminars.
MAKING MUSIC WITH TECHNOLOGY – Creative Music Technology (CMT) is a new specialisation in the
Monash Bachelor of Music. It focuses on the creative application of technology in professional music, sound, performance,
broadcast, multimedia and research. Students will be musically trained as well as having an interest in the relationship
between music and technology. Applicants will audition both on their chosen digital audio workstation (DAW) and
on an instrument. A sound knowledge of music theory and aural skills will also be tested. Careers will be in new
media, composition, recording and performance creative industries. A two-day audition workshop for CMT will be held in
September. Contact [email protected] for details.
DISCOVER DEAKIN – Deakin University welcomes Year 10-12 students and parents to get a taste of university
life. Attend study area workshops, explore the campus, find out about fees and services, and hear from Australia’s leading
innovation consultancy firm, Inventium on the latest scientific findings in relation to what drives highly inventive and
intellectual thinking. When/Where: Tues 30 June at Burwood campus & Wed 1 July at Geelong Waterfront campus;
Register: www.deakin.edu.au/discover-deakin.
EXPERIENCE ACU – This program for Year 10-12’s at Australian Catholic University gives you the chance to
sample the degree of your choice. Get a taste of life at ACU by meeting staff and students, learn about careers, hear tips in
preparing for university, and enjoy the entertainment and fun campus atmosphere. When/Where: Mon 29 June
(Melbourne campus, Fitzroy) & Tues 30 June (Ballarat campus); Register: www.acu.edu.au/uni-experience; Info: 1300 275
228.
EXPERIENCE LA TROBE UNIVERSITY – A chance to get to know the La Trobe community and be a uni
student for a day. Find out what happens after secondary school and attend workshops, seminars and lectures of your
choice. Lunch and entertainment provided. When: 9 July (Bundoora); Register: www.latrobe.edu.au/experience.
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE NEWS –
GET A UniExperience AT MELBOURNE – Year 11 students from a rural and border regions, those who are first in
their family to consider tertiary study, and Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander students are
invited to the Parkville campus on 9-10 July. UniExperience gives you the chance to try university life. The program
offers sessions covering all aspects of tertiary study including accommodation in a residential college, campus tours,
information about courses, workshops on transition to university, scholarships and study skills, and social
activities; also meet current students. Cost: $100; Applications (limited places): http://
futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au; selection based on reasons for wanting to participate. Info: Leah McGregor, ph 8344 7508,
Career News No7
Reminders UMAT Register by 5 June; Test: 29 July, 2015
‘At Monash’ Seminars – Nursing 26 May, Biomedical science, radiography, nutrition & dietetics 27 May,
Engineering 28 May. Reg’n: www.destination.monash.edu/at-monash
Focus on Melbourne - Commerce 26 May, Environments 27 May, Science 2 June, Law 4 June, Engineering 11
June, IT 11 June, Music 24 June, VCA 25 June. Registration: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events.
Careers in Sports Medicine Evening - 27 May, Enquiries: [email protected]; Reg’n: http://
www.trybooking.com/HCCF.
Victoria University (VU) – BE YOU AT VU – 8 July; Reg’n: www.vu.edu.au/be-you-at-vu.
Swinburne Info Nights – Croydon 3-5pm, 19 May; Wantirna 3-5pm, 26 May; Hawthorn: 4.30-6.30pm, 2 June. Regis-
ter here. Keeper/Vet for a Day – Healesville & Werribee; Bookings: 1300 966 784. Info: www.zoo.org.au/education/careers-
programs;
REMINDER TO PLEASE NAME ALL
ITEMS OF UNIFORM
HANDS ON ENGINEERING – Get hands on experience in activities and workshops to learn about different fields of
engineering. When: Thurs 2 July; Who: Year 10 students; Register: www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/schools.
HANDS ON COMPUTING – What does computing and information systems study involve? When: Tues 7 July;
Register: www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/schools.
MELBOURNE RISES IN WORLD RANKINGS Melbourne remains the number one university in Australia according to
the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings for 2015. It has moved up two spots since 2014, and is
now placed at 41 in the world. The reputation rankings are based on the world’s largest invitation-only survey of academic
opinion, featuring more than 10,000 respondents from nearly 150 countries. See: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/
HAVE YOU SUBCRIBED TO ‘MY MELBOURNE’? ‘My Melbourne’ is a monthly newsletter for future students. It’s a
great way to keep up-to-date with what’s happening at the University of Melbourne and find out all about the opportunities
available. Subscribe: https://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/mymelb.
NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE FORUM – Are you in Year 11 and interested in a career in science, technology or
engineering? Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident, planning to study at an Australian university? Achieving
good grades in science, and have other skills and interests? If so, you might want to apply for this Forum. Applications must
be endorsed by a Rotary Club. Brochures are available by emailing [email protected], or see www.nysf.edu.au. The Forums
are in Canberra in January 2016.
VCE LECTURES – The Faculty of Arts at Melbourne is offering lectures and tutorials in three VCE subjects. On offer: 4
& 5 July – Literature, 11 & 12 July – Australian History, 11 & 12 July – History Revolutions. See: http://
arts.unimelb.edu.au/VCE.
RMIT NEWS – RMIT is both a higher education and VET provider, with campuses in the City, at Bundoora and at
Brunswick.
SCIENCE IN THE CITY LAB TOURS – RMIT is offering students and parents the chance to visit their learning
laboratories and to find out about opportunities in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science,
nanotechnology and physics. When: 11am-2pm, Mon 29 June; Info/registration: www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/
discover.
RMIT EXPERIENCE DAYS – Find out about university life and explore interest areas in the school holidays. What/
When: 29 June - Engineering (City); 30 June - Health and Medical sciences; 1 July - Justice and legal, Music,
sound and live production, Science; 2 July – Engineering (Bundoora); Sustainability; 3 July – Project
Management. Info: www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays.
CAREER DISCOVERY IN FASHION AND TEXTILES – This course assists you to select the most suitable RMIT Fashion
and Textiles program and career options. It is a two-day workshop for year 11 & 12 students including topics that may
include trend forecasting, fashion creative processes and ideas generation, developing a visual diary, digital technologies and
textile design. When: 8 – 9 July; Cost: $275; Information: www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au/page/
career_discovery_fashion.
JOURNALISM AT LA TROBE – Journalism can be studied at most universities, however, at a recent
conference, Career Practitioners were told about journalism at La Trobe University. It was pointed out that
there are still jobs in journalism, but not in traditional media. However, there are more TV channels, more radio stations
seeking staff. It was pointed out that the first job in journalism is often easier to obtain than the second or
subsequent position, as promotion can be difficult. Graduates often start as a digital content producer. Journalism
skills can be used in arrange of jobs because journalists learn to synthesize, present, package and process
information. Why study at La Trobe? Journalism there has a broad approach, transferrable skills are taught, all
senior staff work in the industry, and there are great industry links. Attempts have been made to create real-world
assessment tasks such as attending press conferences and writing reports; there is a genuine student focus,
aspiration is fostered, and efforts have been made to see that all assessments don’t came at the same time.
GRIP NATIONAL
LEADERSHIP CAMP 2015
Would you like to develop valuable leadership skills whilst having enormous fun
during the July school holidays? Students in Year 10-12 are invited to participate
in a national leadership camp being held in Sydney, hosted by the GRIP
Leadership team. Teenagers from around Australia will be gathering for this 4-day
camp from July 7-10. GRIP Leadership is well known for organising Australia's
largest student leadership events and helping students reach their potential as a
leader.
Full details available at www.gripleadership.com.au
SCHOOL EXCURSIONS AND REMINDERS
Year/Group Excursion Date Cost Permission Slips &
Payment Due
Bright Futures Reconciliation Week Indigenous
Art Experience Monday, 1st June Nil 29th May
Group 73 & 84 Deakin Aspire 2nd/9th/16th June Nil -
72 Drama Chalk About Performance, Arts Centre
Melbourne Wednesday, 3rd June Nil 1st June
Yr 10 Leaders World Vision Conference, Planet Shakers Wednesday, 24th
June Nil 20th May
Various The Lion King—Musical Production Wednesday, 24th
June $70 22nd June
Yr 9 IMAX and Circus Oz Wednesday, 24th
June $10 21st June
Year 10 Students REACH Foundation Monday, 17th August Nil 15th August
Senior Concert Band
Band Tour, Daylesford Friday, 24th August $280 $100 deposit by 25th
May
SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
Entertainment Books The College is selling Entertainment Books as part of fundraising for 2015.
The books sell for $55 and are packed with hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from many of the
region’s most popular restaurants, attractions, take-away chains, accommodation, and much more! Available as a traditional Entertainment Book OR the new Digital Membership for your Apple or Android
device.
Entertainment Books can be ordered online at www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks or by contacting the College office on 5248 1400.