Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter
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Coming Events
MAY
Thursday 22nd
College Assembly.
Year 7 Boys Football.
Year 7 Girls Netball.
Year 8 Soccer & Badminton.
Friday 23rd
Debutante Ball—Italian Social Club.
Sunday 25th
Lombok Tour Departs.
Monday 26th
Geelong Cross Country.
Year 9/10 Exams.
Wednesday 28th
IDAHO Day.
JUNE
Tuesday 3rd
Junior Girls Football.
Junior & Inter Boys Netball.
Yr 7 & 8 Soccer finals.
Immunisations Yr 7, all Yr 9 Boys.
Science Excursion.
Wednesday 4th
Yr 9/10 Headspace Presentation,
Periods 3 & 4.
Thursday 5th
Year Level Assemblies.
74 Drama Excursion.
2014 NAPLAN Testing Year 7 and 9 students completed the NAPLAN testing over three days last
week. Well done to all those students who concentrated well and
approached the testing with determination to do their best.
The NAPLAN testing also provides students in Year 7 and 9 with the
valuable experience of testing under exam conditions. NAPLAN results are
provided to the school toward the end of Term 3 and individual student
NAPLAN reports will be distributed to families at this time.
Students Representing the College Most students are representing the College positively by presenting
themselves well in full school uniform each day. There are however still a
series of ongoing issues with uniform: some students are wearing the
College jumper without a white school shirt underneath, many students are
wearing incorrect sport shorts with their sport uniform and many students
are still wearing black socks despite constant reminders to wear white.
Families are also reminded that girls are expected to wear the winter
uniform in these colder months and they should not be wearing tights,
leggings or stockings with the summer dress. Please support us in presenting
a positive College image by ensuring your child is wearing full and correct
school uniform each day.
We would like to remind families that students are not to gather or wait to
meet friends at the CENTRO shopping centre before or after school. It is
also very important that your child does not purchase banned items that are
associated with serious health concerns, such as soft drinks, energy drinks
or sweets, to bring to school.
Newcomb Secondary College places student health as a very high priority
and we encourage students to drink water and bring healthy food for snacks
and lunch.
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
CANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTER
Wednesday,
21st May
Thursday,
22nd May
Friday,
23rd May
Monday,
26th May
Tuesday,
27th May
REBECCA
COSTA
LORRAINE
SZTANSKI
RITA
GILBERT
HELP
NEEDED
HELP
NEEDED
Wednesday,
28th May
Thursday,
29th May
Friday,
30th May
Monday,
2nd June
Tuesday,
3rd June
HELP
NEEDED Donna D’Elle
HELP
NEEDED
HELP
NEEDED
HELP
NEEDED
College Council The May meeting of the Newcomb Secondary College Council took place last
Thursday evening. Among the items discussed were the further developments
in our partnership with Deakin University, the future of E Block within our
facilities entitlements and Council membership. Mrs Yvette Ramsay was elected
as the Council Vice-President. We also approved a number of student business
activities, some outdoor education excursions, the Junior Band Camp and the
upcoming trip to Lombok.
Regarding Council Membership; it was noted that we do have places for parent
and community 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.
Debutante Ball The 2014 Debutante Ball will be held this Friday evening at the Italian Social
Club, Moolap. The couples have been working hard on their dance routines
under the guidance of Lorrraine and Joe Timpano and I'm sure it will be a
great, fun-filled evening.
Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal
Mrs Colette Brennan, Assistant Principal
Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal
Student Absences Parents and Guardians are
required to provide an explanation
for their child’s absences.
In all instances the College
requires the following information:
Child’s name
Home Group or Year level
Date absent
Parent/guardian signature (when
written).
Late Passes The student will need to bring a
note from home and report for a
late pass to the School Office. If
the student has no note, they will
need to go through the same
procedure, however, they will be
placed on detention until a note of
explanation is received.
Leave Passes If it is unavoidable that a student
needs to leave for an appointment,
the student will need to bring a
note of explanation from home to
the School Office before school.
They will be issued with a leave
pass and the teachers will know
that they are absent during that
time.
Uniform Passes If a student is out of uniform they
will need to bring a note from
home and take it to the School
Office before school to be issued a
Uniform Pass. If they have no
explanation they will be placed on
detention until a note is brought.
BUS SERVICES FROM LEOPOLD
McHarry’s has informed us
that there will be some
extended school bus
services from Leopold. We
will notify you in the coming
newsletters when this
occurs.
The areas that will receive new school bus coverage will include:
Estuary Estate along Melaluka Rd (AM & PM)
Allambie Ave/Warrawee Rd area (AM)
Green Acre Drive and Canowindra Way area (AM)
Headspace Geelong is moving. From Monday 19 May 2014 the new office address will be 105 Yarra Street,
Geelong (entry via Little Ryrie Street, between Ryrie and Myers Streets). All other contact details will remain
the same.
DR. JANE GOODALL YOUTH SYMPOSIUM-
“How you can make a difference.”
On Tuesday, 3rd June, 50 Science students (Year 12
Biology and Psychology, Year 11 Biology and Year
9/10 Further Science) will have the opportunity to
attend the Dr. Jane Goodall Youth Symposium at
Costa Hall, Geelong. Dr Jane Goodall is best known
for her work with chimpanzees, conservation and the
environment, a UN Messenger of Peace and founder
of the global youth program, Jane Goodall’s Roots
and Shoots. As part of Dr Jane’s Australian Tour to
celebrate her 80th Birthday, this extraordinary global
leader is visiting our community.
Please check with your child to see if they have an
excursion form for this excursion and ensure forms
are returned to the office by Tuesday, 27th May. If
all seats are not filled by this date, other students will be given the opportunity to attend.
Any enquiries should be directed to Mrs. Ruth Cusack (Science Learning Area Leader)
Ruth Cusack
SCHOOL FUNDRAISER
Entertainment Books The College is selling Entertainment Books as part of fundraising for 2014. 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/11313g1 or by contacting the College office on 5248 1400.
CAREERS IN SPORTS MEDICINE – Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre is conducting an event to
introduce the world of sports medicine for Year 10-12’s. Build aware-ness of the health professionals involved in
caring for athletes, whether competing for Australia or exercise for fitness. Practitioners from sports medicine,
nutrition, podiatry, psychology, massage, physiotherapy and exercise physiology will give short talks.
When: Registration, 6.30-7pm, Wed 28 May; Talks, 7.30-9pm; Where: AAMI Park Stadium, 60 Olympic Blvd,
Entrance F, Gate 4, Corporate Entrance, Olympic Room 3; Parking: Eastern Plaza Carpark; Cost: $25, parents
free; Register: www.trybooking.com/EPDE; Info: [email protected], www.opsmc.com.au.
YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION FOR YEAR 11 – If you are in Year 10, university may seem a long way
off, but decisions you make now about VCE subjects can affect what you are able to study later. Whether you have
made up your mind about university or are undecided, it’s good to get information now so that you are fully
prepared for VCE and beyond. One starting point is to check out these videos from La Trobe University: Year 10
videos. Also go to www.vtac.edu.au, then go to CourseLink and set up an account to do some research.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY PARENT/ STUDENT EVENING – Start planning your VCE, university and
career. When/Where: Burwood, 6-8pm, May 21, Building I, Lecture Theatre 1A, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood;
Geelong Waterfront, 6-8pm, Wed 28 May, Building D, Percy Baxter Lecture Theatre, Gheringhap St, Geelong;
Maps and registration: www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/why-choose-deakin/parent-information/parent-and-
student
Reminders ‘At Monash’ seminars - Health Science and Social Work 13 May; Education and Nursing 20 May;
Biomedical Science, Radiography, Nutrition and Dietetics Wed 28 May; Engineering 29 May. More
dates and bookings: www.monash.edu/seminars.
Deakin University – Parent/student tertiary information; Melbourne Burwood: 6-8pm, 21 May; Geelong
Waterfront: 6-8pm, 28 May; www.deakin.edu.au/parent-and-student.
University of Melbourne – ‘Focus on Melbourne’: 27 May Commerce, 28 May Environments, 3 June
Science, 4 June Agriculture, 10 June Law, 11 June Engineering/IT, 18 June Conservatorium of Music;
25 June VCA. Info/book www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events2014
UMAT – Registrations close: 6 June; UMAT test date: 30 July 2014.
RMIT NEWS – RMIT is a university and VET provider, with campuses in the City and at Bundoora. RMIT school
holiday opportunities:
CHECK OUT SCIENCE AT RMIT – ‘Science in the City’ is a tour of RMIT facilities where students
and parents can learn more about science programs. Find out about the range of science programs available
at the city campus including biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, food science,
nanotechnology and physics. You will also gain knowledge of career options. When: 11am-1.30pm, Mon
30 June and Mon 22 Sept; Reg’n: www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover
RMIT EXPERIENCE DAYS – Events for Year 10-12 students giving insights into life on campus: Mon 30
June, Accounting and Finance; Trades Day; Tues 1 July, Community Justice; Engineering (City); Health and
Medical (Bundoora); Journalism and Audio Visual; Wed 2 July, Information Systems; Logistics; Thurs 3 July,
Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations; Engineering (Bundoora), Environment; Fri 4 July, Art & Design;
Science; Wed 1 Oct, Project Management. Information and Reg’n: www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays.
RMIT HOSPITAL LABORATORY VISITS - These are for students interested in careers as medical sci-
entists. Tours give a chance to see the workings of a laboratory, and to observe where current students are
completing their professional practice. Covering laboratory medicine and nuclear medicine, the sessions
are held at major teaching hospitals from 2-11 July. Register: RMIT Medical Sciences, 9925 7075, medi-
CareerNews
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE – ‘My Melbourne’ is the
University’s monthly newsletter for future students. It’s a great way to keep up to date with what’s happening at the
university and find out about the opportunities for students. Current students contribute to ‘My Melbourne’, so
readers find out what it’s really like to be a student. Get tips, learn about experiences, find out about college life -
blogs.unimelb.edu.au/mymelb.
NEW YORK JAZZ SYMPOSIUM – Students aged 14-17 wantingt to learn from some of the world’s greatest
jazz musicians can join the New York Jazz Symposium at Trinity College (Uni of Melbourne). Carl Allen
(drums), Rodney Jones (guitar), Mat Jodrell (trumpet) and Carla Cook (vocals) will work with passionate
young jazz musicians from around the world. Live on campus at college and form part of an ensemble group, focussing
on jazz performance, hear the journey of a musician, increase confidence to perform, and jam with other
musicians. Some students say it is like having six months’ worth of practice in one week! When: Sun 29 June – Sat
5 July, 2014; Cost: $1,650 (scholarships available); Applications: Close Fri 23 May; Info:
www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/learning/trinity-institute/new-york-jazz-symposium.html; Inquire: Lisa Mac, ph 03 9348
7565, [email protected].
WHAT IS AN ACTUARY? Many people have never heard of actuarial studies, and have no idea what an
actuary does. Actuaries are responsible for identifying, analysing and assessing risk. They determine the
likelihood of risk to ensure an organisation’s safeguards and they advise on the potential consequences of risk.
This is done by creating mathematical models using past data and the actuary’s own knowledge and experience. These
models are used to generate future scenarios to find out how likely and how severe future risks may be. Actuaries
traditionally work in consulting, banking, superannuation, stockbroking, insurance and investment and can
also find work in consumer behaviour analysis and developing areas like environmental studies, climate
change and genetics. At Monash University actuarial studies can be taken as part of the Bachelor of Commerce
or the Bachelor of Economics, and at the University of Melbourne in the Bachelor of Commerce. Pre-requisite
subjects are 3/4 English (any) and 3/4 Maths Methods. Website of the professional body, Actuarial Institute of
Australia: www.actuaries.asn.au/default.aspx.
AVIATION CAREERS EXPO – If you want to find out more about Swinburne’s aviation courses for 2015,
attend the Aviation Careers Expo. Representatives from CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, from some of Australia’s top
aviation organisations and major airlines will attend. When: 5.30pm, Mon 2 June; Where: Hawthorn campus;
Register by Fri 30 May: Online registration.
FLYING TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP – The Royal Victorian Aero Club with the 460 Bomber Squadron
Scholarship Trust is offering a flight training scholarship to take the successful candidate to the GEPT stage of the
Private Pilot’s Licence. Term and conditions available at www.rvac.com.au; Application forms are available at the Royal
Victorian Aero Club at Moorabbin Airport, ph 85867777.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY NEWS – Career Practitioners were told about developments at La Trobe at the
recent annual Career Practitioners conference.
New courses for 2015 are the Bachelor of Commerce and the double qualification, Bachelor of Commerce/
Bachelor of Laws. In addition, the Bachelor of Science and Society, the Bachelor of Creative Arts, and the
Bachelor of Media and Communications will be re-designed.
In 2015 there will be a 4 aggregate point bonus for those completing a 3/4 LOTE
A new Early Admissions Program is starting (Aspire Program). Conditional offers will be made on the basis
of: school principal’s recommendation, and the applicant’s demonstrated non-academic contribution and
leadership, with the requirement of a minimum ATAR of 50.3 (some exceptions apply), the applicants’
completing a VTAC application, and an application to La Trobe. Applications: 1 July-31 Aug. Offers in Sept.
Program updates: www.latrobe.edu.au/aspire.
La Trobe is moving to two Colleges, away from five faculties. They will be The Social Science, Arts and
Communications and Law College, and the Science, Health and Engineering College.
Some Health Science degrees will be re-named Applied Science degrees. Eg B. Health Science/B. Podiatry
will become B. Applied Science/B. Podiatry.
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