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Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter
FROM THE PRINCIPAL TFROM THE PRINCIPAL TFROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM EAM EAM TUESDAY 18th November 2014 ISSUE: 37
Coming Events
Wednesday, 19th November
Year 9 & 10 Outdoor Ed Surfing
VCE Exams
Year 11 Orientation Week
Thursday, 20th November
College Assembly
School Council Meeting
VCE Exams
Year 11 Orientation Week
School Council Meeting
Friday, 21st November
Year 9/10 Outdoor Ed Surfing
VCE Exams
Year 11 Orientation Week
Monday, 24th November
Year 8 Student Headspace
Presentation
Year 9 & 10 Exams
Tuesday, 25th November
2015 Media students excursion to
Deakin
Grade 6 Wellbeing Transition
Program
Year 9 & 10 Exams
Wednesday, 26th November
Year 9 & 10 Exams
Sunday, 27th November
Bike Tour Training
College Council
The November meeting of the Newcomb Secondary College Council will
take place this Thursday evening in the Language Centre.
Annual Music Concert
Sincere thank you to all of the music students who participated in last weeks
annual music concert. It was a fantastic evening where all College bands and
students performed at a high level. Sincere thanks to all parents and staff
who attended to support the students (your children).
We as a music department appreciate the support of parents attending
concerts and music activities and thank you for your donations of items for
the Christmas Hamper and supper to share on the evening. Looking forward
to seeing you again next year.
Year 9 on Camp at Deakin
Nearly 40 students and 5 teachers left on Monday morning for the two day
Deakin University residential camp. The camp focusses on film making as its
key component, and there are also workshops on pathways and some
sports early Tuesday morning.
In the film workshops, the students are divided into roles, including camera
person, sounds and special effects person, the director, producer and of
course the actors. Each student will play a part in creating and developing a
short film, which will be showcased at the end of camp. On Monday evening,
the students will enjoy the company of storyteller, traveller and writer,
Russell McGilton, who will entertain them for an hour or so after dinner.
The camp is mostly led by Deakin university film students and so our
students are in the hands of experts when it comes to film making. We are
sure they will have an enjoyable experience and we look forward to hearing
their stories on their return. Students are expected home at around 4.15pm
Tuesday.
Lisa Vinnicombe (Acting Assistant Principal)
Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal
Ms Lisa Vinnicombe, Acting Assistant Principal
Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal
College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders: President: Vidas Kymantas Daniel Blair Alexandria Potter
Vice President: Yvette Ramsay Luke Warren Madeline Walker
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: 0434 728 159
YEAR 7 ZOO EXCURSION
On Tuesday, 4th November, Year 7 students visited the Royal Melbourne Zoo.
The weather was kind and the day ran smoothly. Some student reflections
included:
A Lemur jumped on the fence and grabbed David’s hand
There was a baby elephant
It was fun walking with friends
Mobile phone use has an impact on Gorilla habitat destruction (these are
critically endangered)
It was sad to see animals in enclosures for human entertainment
I saw an elephant eating a watermelon
The elephants sleep in an “elephant barn’ at night.
It was a great day had by all. Ruth Cusack
Science Learning Area Leader
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.
CALENDER OF EVENTS - MUSIC Week 7
Thursday Nov 20th Period 6 – Senior Concert Band – Year 8’s move up into SCB
Week 8
Tuesday Nov 25th Period 1 – Intermediate Concert Band – Year 7 & 8
Thursday Nov 27th Period 1 – Senior Concert Band – Year 8 move up.
Friday Nov 28th Report Writing Day
Week 9
Thursday Dec 4th Period 2 – Senior Concert Band
Period 5 – Intermediate Concert Band
Week 10
Activities week – no band rehearsals
Week 11 Monday Dec 15th Rehearsal of Senior Concert Band, Cold Fusion and Blues’n Jazz for awards night
from 10.00 am in the music department.
10.00 am - Senior Concert Band.
11.00 am - Blues’n Jazz
11.30 am- Cold Fusion.
Tuesday December 16th
AWARDS NIGHT
AT GEELONG PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE.
BE AT SCHOOL BY 5.00 PM
DEPART SCHOOL AT 5.20 PM RETURN 9.00 PM
Year/Group Excursion Date Cost Permission Slips &
Payment Due
Year 9/10 Outdoor Ed Surfing Wednesday, 19th November
Friday, 21st November
Media Students Orientation - Deakin University Tuesday, 25th November
$20 Friday, 21st Nov
Year 7 - 12 Bike Tour 2014 - Tour de Otways
Training Thursday, 27th November N/A
Year 7-12 Bike Tour 214 – Tour de Otways Monday 1st Dec – Friday 5th Dec $220 CLOSED
Year 12 Graduation Ceremony & Optional Dinner Wed 10th December $55 Wednesday, 3rd Dec
Year 7-9 End of Year Celebreation Friday, 12th December $25 Monday, 8th Dec
Adventure Park
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.
PARENTLINE
Parenting is not always easy. From time to time, all families can benefit from extra support.
Parentline is a Department Of Education & Early Childhood Development service which began in 1998. It provides information, support, and referral services to parents from 8am to midnight seven days a week.
Whether you’re struggling with everyday tasks, or simply wish to discuss parenting ideas, Parentline is a
valuable source of counselling and assistance.
The qualified and experienced social workers and psychologists who staff the service answer
approximately 13,000 calls per year from parents from all backgrounds looking for support and advice.
They will work with you to better understand your relationships and personal situations to help you to
develop strategies which are tailored to your individual needs.
Parenting is challenging, but Parentline can help you to develop positive coping strategies, allowing you
more freedom time enjoy your time with your children.
You can ring Parentline on 13 22 89.
YEAR 7-9 ADVENTURE PARK
All students in Years 7 – 9 are invited to attend Adventure Park as part
of the end of year activities.
WHEN: FRIDAY, 12 DECEMBER
TIME: 9.30am – 3.00pm
COST: $25 plus BYO lunch or purchase at venue
Students will receive permission forms later this week and will be
asked to return these to the office with payment as soon as possible. We are able to take about 110
students so it is advised to return your form and money promptly to avoid disappointment.
Adventure Park features as a popular activity at the end of the year and we hope that students make the
most of this opportunity to celebrate the end of their school year.
There will also be other activities at school during that week, which students will be informed about close to the date.
If you have any enquiries about this activity or any other, please contact me at the school.
PLEASE PAY BY MONDAY, 8TH DECEMBER
Lisa Vinnicombe (Acting Assistant Principal)
CANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTER
Wednesday 19th
November
Thursday 20th
November
Friday 21st
November
Monday 24th
November
Tuesday 25th
November
Rebecca Costa Rose Horton Rita Gilbert HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED
Wednesday 26th
November
Thursday 27th
November
Friday 28th
November
Monday 1st
December
Tuesday 2nd
December
HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED STUDENT FREE DAY HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED
YEAR 12 GRADUATION
Date: Wednesday, 10th December
Venue: Capri Receptions
55-57 Seperation Street, North Geelong
Tickets are now available for purchase $55.00 each. Limit
of 3 guests to join the graduating student.
Tickets sales close Wednesday, 3rd December.
If extra tickets are required please see
Mr Sinclair ASAP.
NEW COLLEGE UNIFORM
With the introduction of the new College uniform in 2013 there was a two year period of grace, during which
time students could wear new, old or combination of uniform items. We are now approaching the end of that
two year transition period and it is timely to remind all families that students are expected to be wearing the
new College uniform for the beginning of the 2015 school year.
Most of our students are wearing correct College uniform with pride and look terrific – we thank parents for
supporting our uniform policy. Teachers and the Student Support teams provide constant reminders of our ex-
pectation that all students will be in full and correct College uniform.
Students are required to get a uniform pass when they do not have correct items of uniform and parents will be
contacted when students are persistently out of uniform. If your child does not have an item of uniform, please
provide a signed note of explanation - this will enable them to get a uniform pass for the day.
Uniform can be purchased from Beleza store located at 107 Ryrie Street – it is open from 9am to
4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Molly Stephens
Sales Agent
ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE IF YOU
ARE INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN OUR
NEWSLETTER.
PHONE 03 5248 1400