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Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter
FROM THE PRINCIPAL TFROM THE PRINCIPAL TFROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM EAM EAM TUESDAY 14th May 2013 ISSUE: 13
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
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
Exams in Class Years 9 & 10.
Geelong Cross Country.
Wed 29th
VCAL Year 12 Melbourne Excursion.
Exams in Class Years 9 & 10.
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
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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
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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
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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
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 info@wep.org.au
- 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 scceaust@scce.com.au 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 – visualarts@latrobe.edu.au
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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.
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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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