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Pam Dyson Principal

From the Principal

DATES TO REMEMBER

June 2019 (Week 10 - Term 2) Issue 6Email: [email protected]

Website: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au

CONTACT3 Callaghan Street, Noble Park, 3174Phone: 9546 9066 FAX: 9562 4757

15 July Term 3 starts

25 July Year 9 Health Day

26 July Shinminato Senior High School students arrive for their visit

29 July Christmas in July Year 12 students

29 July 2.30 pm finish

29 July School Council meeting

1 August Customs & Culture concert

2 August Australian Maths Competition

13 August Senior school information evening

14 August Year 10 into 11 course counselling

3 Callaghan Street, Noble Park 3174 Telephone: 9546 9066 Fax: 9562 4757 Email: [email protected]: www.nobleparksc.vic.edu.au

StaffingWe wish to publicly thank Mr Con Nikakis for his contribution to the College as he will be retiring at the end of term two. We wish him a safe and happy retirement!Mrs Margot Hulett will be on leave during term 3 and Ms Jenni Gale will be away on leave for both terms 3 & 4.

End of Semester Reports Please be informed that Semester one reports will be available to families online through Compass from 2.30pm, Friday 28th June. Please contact the year level coordinator should you wish to have further discussions regarding your son or daughter’s report.

Year 7 – Ms Emily VuongYear 8 – Mr Sean DicksonYear 9 – Ms Emily CotelaYear 10 – Mr Scott CaugheyYear 11 – Mr Mark WardYear 12 – Ms Mary Soumplis

Reminders re use of Student PlannersEach student at every year level has been issued with a complimentary Noble Park Secondary College Planner (diary). It is an expectation that they use this planner to record their homework tasks and to record important dates etc. Students should not use this planner as a personal diary, and they should not graffiti the planner in any way. Students needing to purchase a second diary, due to graffiti or if they have lost their first diary, need to purchase one for $12.

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From the Principal

Pam Dyson Principal

School ValuesOur school values are an integral part of who we are as a people and as a community. They are the things that we believe are important. As a school, we aim to nurture these values in our students by providing a comprehensive education with diverse opportunities to develop skills to achieve their personal best.

As part of their project the Year 10 Work Ready program students designed and created a wall of our School values in their classroom as a constant reminder of their importance. Great work Year 10’s.

Reminders re Expectations of Wearing Full School UniformA friendly reminder that the students are expected to be wearing full winter uniform during Term 3. This includes the wear-ing of the tie. If any student and/or family is experiencing difficulty in adhering to this policy, due to financial circumstances, we suggest that the Parent and/or Guardian rings the College on 9546 9066, to make an appointment to speak to our Student Welfare Coordinator, Ms Lynda Chapman.

Update re Facilities We are very pleased that our C East building refurbishment has been completed and classes and the new Library space will be operational from Term 3 onwards. The construction of a new on site car park has almost been completed. The site will include new landscaping, which will enhance the physical surroundings for both students and staff. It is expected that this will be completed by mid-Term 3 of this year.

Subject Selections for 2020During Term 3, students in Years 9 and 10 will be making important subject selection decisions for 2020. Dates for your diary include:

Year 10 → Year 11 (2020) Student/Parent Information Evening – Tuesday 13th August 6pm to 7pmYear 10 → Year 11 (2020) Course counselling (individual appointment times) Wednesday 14th August.Year 9 → Year 10 (2020) Student/Parent Information Evening – Wednesday 4th September 6pm to 7pm.Year 9 → Year 10 (2020) Subject Selection Day – Thursday 5th September 9.30am to 6pm

I wish all members of the Noble Park Secondary College community a safe and enjoyable term break. Term 3 commences on Monday 15th July.

Mrs KaragounisAssistant Principal

BioEYES Program

The year 10 students recently took part in the BioEYES Program as part of their science studies. BioEYES Australia is an award-winning, innovative, hands-on approach to teaching students about science. Over the course of a week, students nurture the development of zebrafish embryos, observing the transparent eggs (Danio rerio) change from a single-celled zygote to a free swimming larvae. Students develop their critical thinking skills and perform collaborative experiments as they study the life span and development of the zebrafish, anatomy and genetics.

Ms CotelaScience Teacher

Year 9 coordinator


Interschool Chess CompetitionOn Tuesday June the 18th, Noble Park Secondary College Chess club hosted friendly games with students from:

• Noble Park English Language Centre• Silverton Primary School• Woorana Park Primary School• Chandler Park Primary School

About 30 students and some staff from the school with widely ranging experience levels participated and had fun! Age was no barrier – with even some of the youngest players squaring off with some of our senior school students.

We hope to have another inter school event towards the end of Term 3.

Chess club meets at lunch on Tuesday’s in C8. New players are always welcome, drop in and have a game!


Mr JeansAssistant Principal

Sports report


A busy end to Term 2 with 5 days of Sport in 10 School days.

Intermediate SportThe College was represented by a Boys Soccer, Boys and Girls Badminton and Girls Netball Teams over two days. All teams were competitive with equal wins and losses, and the best result being the Girls Badminton team coming 3rd on the day. Thanks to Mr Green, Mr Malcolm and Mr Keane for their assistance with the teams.

Year 8 SportThe College was represented by a Boys Soccer and Girls Badminton Team. The girls team was very competitive but beaten by some very good girls teams. The boys were outstanding in the wet and windy conditions, winning every game and playing off against Dandenong in the Final. Unfortunately they lost a close 1-0 final to be runners up on the day. A great team effort and after being trounced by Dandenong in the final last year at Year 7 Sport, the boys have come a long way. Maybe next year? Thanks to Ms Fitzgerald for her assistance.

Year 7 SportThe College was represented by a Boys Soccer, Boys and Girls Badminton and Girls Netball Team. Almost every Year 7 student out on sport for the day was a great achievement. Everyone had a fun day even if the results were not what they hoped for. The boys soccer played in heavy rain for the last 45 minutes of their matches and rarely complained. Thanks to Onur, Harsh, Zaher, Cara, Helen, Tevin, Gayler and Deashan for their coaching of the teams, and Ms Vuong and Ms Menezes for their assistance on the day.

Region Cross CountryWhat was the best day of the year for sport given the perfect weather, the small team made their way to Cruden Farm in Langwarrin for the final step before State Finals. The track was a lot harder than we and many others had anticipated and really took the wind out of most runners in the first half. Unfortunately we had no runners progress and no real results to give due to technical glitches with the timing system.

Sports reportSenior Sport has just concluded with a report and some photos in the next newsletter.

The final sport dates for 2019 areIntermediate Sport – 29th JulyYear 8 Sport – 14th AugustYear 7 Sport – 28th AugustDistrict Athletics – Monday 16th September

Year 7 Boys Badminton Team

Mr SweatmanInter school Sports coordinator

Intermediate Badminton Teams

Intermediate Boys Soccer TeamGirls Badminton Team

Year 7 Girls Netball TeamYear 8 Soccer Team


Last Friday the Pathways group walked down to the Noble Park CFA and learnt many new things about what they do, how they operate, what they wear and use, what the three different trucks are for, some fire extinguisher games, and how much water comes out of a truck in different ways. We also had a mock emergency where we had to evacuate the building to watch them put out a pretend fire on a car in the rear car park.

We hope to have the CFA come to the College to do a few presentations of their training and skills with a couple of real drills (any takers for a free car wash???). A few snaps below of the fun they had.

Pathways

Mr SweatmanPathways teacher

Dr’s in Schools - Dr CarmenWe wish Dr Carmen all the best as she heads off on maternity leave. The Dr’s in Schools program will continue to run on Thursdays at the College next term. Dr David will be joined by Dr Carmen’s replacement.

The Dr’s provide medical advice and health care to any student. To make an appointment speak with Mrs Sprekos at the College.

Principal Pam Dyson and well being coordinator Lynda Chapman with Dr Carmen


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Performing ArtsLast Thursday the College held a performing arts event. It was a chance for all music and drama students to perform in our new drama space. We have many talented actors, singers, musicians and comedians!

Noble Park Secondary College is developing an alumni program to help our former students and staff stay connected within the Noble Park Secondary College community.We hope that by being part of the Noble Park Secondary College Alumni you can:

• stay connected to the people you studied and socialised with during your time at the College• advise, help and inspire current students at Noble Park Secondary College • network with other ex-students or staff working or studying in areas relevant to you

The Noble Park Secondary College Alumni program aims to:• establish an up to date database of Noble Park Secondary College Alumni• invite Alumni back to school to provide career or study advice to students• invite alumni to offer work experience opportunities for current Noble Park Secondary College students• help alumni establish and/or contribute to student scholarships and philanthropic projects/programs• connect alumni to community organisations that support and provide opportunities for personal and group

activities to serve the community and promote international understanding and goodwill

To join our alumni community and to get involved, please visit the Noble Park Secondary College Alumni Facebook page and fill in the online form.

Noble Park Secondary College Alumni

Peter JeansAssistant Principal

Traffic Management Plan 2019 Community Information Sheet.

Please observe the following guidelines when accessing Noble Park Secondary College, collecting or dropping off any persons, goods or services. Pedestrian Access

• Enter and exit using the pedestrian pathways marked in orange on map • Please do not walk on the road or cross road at the Drop off Point • Follow the line markings to the north or south

Vehicle Access

• Please observe the 10 km/h maximum speed limit and drive with caution

• Please enter by the first gate • Please do not block the footpath

or drop off/collect students on Callaghan Street.

• Collect and drop off at Drop off Point • DO NOT DOUBLE PARK

Delivery/collection of Goods • Please collect/drop goods at Drop off Point

Contractors • Please park near the work shed – enter the

school grounds and turn right at the technology building – proceed to the right into the gravel car park

Visitor Parking • Due to limited parking, please park offsite or in the carpark at the end of Mons

Parade. Student Parking

• Students are to park their cars along Mons Parade – across the footbridge or further away, not opposite the school on Callaghan St. or in the staff car park

• All student drivers must have completed the requirements of the Student Drivers Policy – please see the Senior School team for the requirements.

Drop off point

Traffic Management Plan 2019


DANDENONG Term 2 School Holidays

Trading Hours 2019 JUNE 2019

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 23RD 24ST 25ND 26RD 27TH 28TH 29TH

Last Day Term 2

CLOSED 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm CLOSED 10am - 5pm CLOSED CLOSED 30TH

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JULY 2019 1ST 2ND 3TH 4TH 5TH 6TH

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CLOSED 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm CLOSED 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 1pm 14TH 15TH 16TH 17TH 18TH 19TH 20TH

First Day Term 3

CLOSED 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm CLOSED 10am - 5pm 10am - 5pm 10am - 1pm

RU , WA K& MOVE GROUP

When: Every Tuesday@ lunchtime

Where: School oval

Everyone Welcome

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