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
Coming Events Thursday 29th March Photography Excursion LAST DAY TERM 1 - STUDENTS FINISH AT 1.45PM Monday 16th April TERM 2 RESUMES - STUDENTS START AT 9AM Thursday 19th April Parent Teacher Student Conferences 4-7pm Friday 20th April Parent Teacher Student Conferences 8.3012.30 Yr11 VCAL Hospitality Friday 27th April Tertiary Futures Program Yr11 VCAL Hospitality PSD Horse Riding Wednesday 2nd May Yr 9 Memory Mnemonics Friday 4th May Tertiary Futures Program Yr11 VCAL Hospitality
2018 Term Dates Term 1 30th January – 29th March Term 2 16th April – 29th June Term 3 16th July – 21st September Term 4 8th October - 21st December
Newsletter Issue 9 Tuesday 27th March 2018
FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM END OF TERM Term 1, 2018 will conclude at 1.45pm on Thursday 29th March. We wish all members of the Newcomb Secondary College Community the very best for the Easter holiday break. Term 2 commences on Monday, 16th April. INTERIM REPORTS Teachers are busy preparing interim reports for all students. These will give students and carers an insight into learning behaviours and study habits for Term 1. In conjunction with on-going feedback linked to assessment tasks, our teachers are providing an important reflection on student achievement. Please take the time to check Xuno, read through the reports and feedback and feel free to contact any teachers for further information. STUDENT, PARENT AND TEACHER CONFERENCES These interviews will be happening in Week 1, Term 2 on Thursday the 19th of April, 4pm-7pm and Friday the 20th of April, 8:45am-12pm. Please book online through Xuno or simply write a note in your child’s diary and their teachers can add it into their schedule. The Xuno Portal will be open for bookings on Thursday 29th April. If you do not have access to Xuno, please contact the College. OPEN NIGHT Once again our Open Night was a huge success with over 300 people in attendance. There was a real buzz around the college as families and prospective 2019 Year 7 students had the opportunity to hear about the range of exciting programs and opportunities we can offer our students. The tour groups were very large and our visitors enjoyed chatting with teachers, seeing different subject areas in action and finishing with a sausage, fruit, cake and a coffee. Many of our guests stayed and socialised in the LRC for quite some time afterward and the feedback we received was very positive.
Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal Mr Shane Elevato, Assistant Principal Mr James Murphy, Acting Assistant Principal Follow us on: Facebook ‘Newcomb Secondary College’ Instagram ‘newcombsecondary’ Twitter ‘@newcombaus’ YouTube ‘Newcomb Secondary’
College Council: President: Michael Graham Vice President: Cassie Clift Exec. Office: Phil Honeywell
School Captains: Olive Bultman Zoe Bell
School Vice-Captains: Coby Eagle Emily Taylor
INFORMATION NIGHT MONDAY 26th MARCH
Changes to school buses on Thursday McHarry’s would like to inform students that due to the early finish on Thursday, all school buses will be running one hour earlier than their usual time. Public bus times for Thursday are on the right. These can be confirmed on the McHarrys’ website.
Route 32: Geelong to Leopold Newcomb SC
1:49
2:36
Gateway Plaza SC
1:59
2:46
Estuary Park
2:03
2:50
Ash Rd
2:11
2:58
Hoddle Dr
2:17
3:04
Newcomb SC
2:09
2:48
Eastern Cemetery
2:11
2:50
Geelong Hospital
2:18
2:57
Moorabool St
2:20
2:59
Geelong Station
2:24
3:03
Newcomb SC
1:50
2:32
Gateway Plaza SC
1:58
2:38
Christies Rd
2:04
2:44
Curlewis SC
2:13
2:53
Drysdale School In-
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Drysdale Village SC
2:28
3:10
Route 32: Leopold to Geelong
Route 61: Geelong to Drysdale
Last Thursday, I shaved off all my hair in front of the whole school. Although I was quiet nervous, I had nothing to worry about, because everyone listened so well and gave me the encouragement and support I needed to brave the shave. On Thursday, alone, I raised an amazing amount of $300 dollars. This most definitely could not have been possible without every student & staff member that pitched in and gave what they could to support me. I want to personally thank every single person that made the day possible, you have helped me reach my goal of $3,000, and for that I am forever grateful. Bianca G - Year 10
SURFING WEDNESDAY 21/03/2018 We arrive at school and there is a really strong on-shore wind. We get the trailer out and load the surfboards from E block. We decide to go to Cosy Corner at Torquay because it is a bit protected from the wind. We do a surf check to see where the rips and the best surf is. We get changed and we get in the water straight away. The surf is really messy but I get a few clean waves and ride them for a good time. Mr Goward and I paddle right out the back and the surf is around 1-2ft and we get some sick waves. We are on G boards. We paddle back to shore and I wash my board in the showers and then load it onto the trailer. We pack all our wetsuits into a bin but I have my own, so I put it in my bag. We had planned to go to Bells Beach to see the set up for the Pro, but there are a few students that need to go to the Gordon, so we drive back to school. There we put the trailer away and washed all the wetsuits. Michael C - Year 10
Whats been happening... Year 10 Chloe cooking San choy bow and mango Our theatre iced tea. program, Nobody's Fool are in preparations for Geelong After Dark at the Courthouse. This week they were involved in a song writing session. Geelong After Dark is on May 4th.
81 Grow making towers for their teamwork activity. Some students found out that it's not easy working within a timeframe.
Monday morning circuit. Year 9/10 PE
FAMILY ACCOUNTS Thank you to all the families who have paid their family account up to date. There are a small number of families still with outstanding essential charges that are now overdue. Prompt payment before the end of the year would be much appreciated.
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
Media & Studio Rip Curl Pro Folio Prep - Bells Beach Art Yr9
Tertiary Futures
Date
Cost
Permission Slips & Payment Due
Thursday 29th March
Nil
NOW
27th Apr - 29th Jun
$40
NOW
LRC News and Events Come in and find something new! New books We have updated our graphic novel collection with a large number of new titles for readers, and art enthusiasts, of all ages. Stop by the library and borrow one for the holiday!
New Magazines This week will be introducing four fun, new magazine subscriptions.
KRASH
frankie
Australian Wildlife
Double Helix
Magazines are not allowed for borrowing outside of the library, but are perfect for a quick read during recess, lunch, or spare time. Give them a try, and let us know if they are worth keeping for a second year! Term 2 Lunchtime Excursion Opportunity: Back by Student Request
Something Different? Get away from school for a little while? Look through some of the latest books, magazines, and movies?
Play games, including ? Use FREE WIFI? Join us next door at the Newcomb Library Fridays during lunch.
Forms will be available from Mrs. Curtis at the LRC circulation desk.
School Lawyer Program Continues in 2018 We are delighted to announce that the School Lawyer Program will continue at Newcomb Secondary College in 2018. The program will be led by Ms Sarah Wood and Ms Alison Lever from Victoria Legal Aid. The School Lawyers will be on campus each Friday (during term time) between the hours of 8.30am and 3.30pm. Access to legal support can also be obtained at other times by appointment. The lawyers provide legal information and advice to students, parents, teachers and the wider school community. Typically, the lawyers provide advice in relation to criminal and family law matters, family violence issues, cyber safety, fines and traffic offences. However, all legal matters can be discussed to ensure that they are dealt with quickly and effectively. Information discussed with lawyers is kept confidential and it will not be disclosed without consent. The School Lawyers contact details are as follow Phone: (03) 5226 5666 Email: Sarah.wood@vla.vic.gov.au Alison.lever@vla.vic.gov.au
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TRACKING
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 to the College on 0416 907 351 Write a note in the Student Planner or a separate note to present the next morning for your student to have their absence TRACKED. Attendance 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).
Sunday
NSC ‘Keep Cups’ available from the payments window in the office for $10.
MAD MARCH 50% OFF SALE We’re hugely overstocked with uniforms so if you find any item dated pre 2015 it’s 50% off! Blazers, kilts and more at 50% off the original ticketed prices. Monday March 5 to Friday March 23 – Don’t miss out! 9 Star Street, Geelong 5229 7766 www.secondhandschoolsupplies.com.au