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Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter
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TUESDAY 21st April 2015 ISSUE: 10
Coming Events
Wednesday, 22nd April
Somebody’s Daughter, Period 1-4, Select
Yr 9/10’s.
Thursday, 23rd April
Year 12 Biology Excursion - Deakin All
Day.
All school assembly.
Science and Engineering Challenge.
Anzac Ceremony Rehearsal - Senior
Band, Ocean Grove - Period 4 to 6.
Friday, 24th April
GROW at the Gordon.
Monday, 27th April
Year 7 Music Information Evening, 7pm.
On 2 Wheels, Ride to Leopold Primary
School
Tuesday, 28th April
Year 9 Girls Big Day Out - The Gordon.
Deakin Aspire, Year 7 & 9 ECO.
Wednesday, 29th April
SRC Geelong Regional Conference (all
day).
Thursday, 30th April
Bellarine Athletics Finals.
Year 10, Keys Please Incursion, P2.
Connect.
Friday, 1st May
Barwon Athletics Finals.
GROW at Gordon.
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences Thank you to all the parents and guardians who were able to attend these
conferences at the end of last week. Staff always appreciate the opportunity to
speak with the parents and students together about how studies are progressing. It
is important too; for parents, as they can now put a name to a face when their
young person is talking about school and their teachers.
If you were unable to attend the conferences, please give your child’s teachers a call
and discuss any concerns or questions you have. It is very important to keep the
communication happening between teacher and parent.
ANZAC Commemorations On Friday, 24th April our school leaders will conduct the ANZAC Ceremony at
school and at the same time two school leaders along with Mr Honeywell will
represent Newcomb Secondary College at a ceremony in Johnstone Park with
other Geelong schools.
On Saturday (ANZAC Day) our Senior College Band will be supporting the
ANZAC Commemoration ceremony in Ocean Grove.
2015 Family Accounts - How Can You Pay These? Recently your 2015 family account was posted out to you. Please check your
account and make sure that the charges relate to the subjects that your child(ren)
are doing this year. If there is a discrepancy, please contact the College
immediately so that the query can be rectified.
There are numerous ways in which we can assist you with paying your account.
Please consider one of the following options:-
Cash or credit card payment at the general office.
Payment over the phone via credit card
Direct deposit into the College account on a regular basis – contact the
College Business Manager for details
BPay – your biller code number is listed on the family account
Regular payments via Centrelink directly into the College account – contact
the College Business Manager for details
A payment plan arranged with the College Business Manager
It would be appreciated if you could pay your account by Friday, 1st May 2015.
Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal
Mr Shane Elevato, Assistant Principal
Ms Sue Hedley, Acting Assistant Principal
College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders: President: Yvette Ramsay Mitchell Allen Toby France
Vice President: Vidas Kymantas Amanda Clydesdale Bailee Jones
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: 0416 907 351
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 text message or reply to our
absence line 0434 728 159. Please put Student Name,
Home Group and Reason for Absence in the text
message.
Write a note in the Student Organiser or a
separate note to present the next morning to the
PASS Booth. 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).
PUNCTUALITY AND UNIFORM
Students are to report to the College Office for
PASSOUTS for:
Late Arrival.
Leave Early.
Out of Uniform or Without Diary.
The PASSOUTS Desk is located in the rear foyer of
the Admin Building – enter through quadrangle. This
is available from 8.30am each morning. After 10.00am
students will need to report to College Reception.
LATE ARRIVAL
When a student is going to arrive late to school for
any reason please let the school know by phone or
write a note. Those who arrive to class after 8.45am
must receive a Late Pass. If the student has no note,
they will need to go through the same procedure.
Students who regularly arrive late without an
explanation will be referred to their Team Leader.
LEAVE EARLY
If it is unavoidable that a student needs to leave for an
appointment, the student is required to provide a
signed note of explanation to the College office
before school. The student will in turn be issued
with a Leave Pass from the PASSOUTS Desk. This is
to be handed to their teacher at the arranged time of
departure. Appointments, where possible, should be
made outside school hours or on Wednesday
afternoons when students are dismissed early.
OUT OF UNIFORM
If a student is out of uniform they must provide a
signed note of explanation to the PASSOUTS Desk
before classes to be issued a Uniform Pass. Students
who are regularly out of uniform will be referred to
Team Leaders.
WITHOUT DIARY
If a student has forgotten or lost their diary they will
need to report to the PASSOUTS Desk. Lost diaries
will need to be replaced.
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Parent Portal Have you had a look at the Xuno Parent Portal
yet? Our online information portal lets you see
details about student attendance, classes, reports and
message centre. Teachers and students are using this
portal to communicate and send and receive work
for classes. All families should have received a letter
with log on passwords and instructions to connect. If
you have this letter please read it and have a go. If
you do not have a letter please let Mr Stephen Bath
know and another copy will be arranged. All
students should know how to log on and are
encouraged to show their parent/guardian how
Xuno works. To connect go to our college website
at www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au and select Logon at
the bottom of the home page.
Student Computers We are very pleased with the increased number of
students coming to school with their own computer device to help improve their learning. We still have
opportunities for families to buy a new computer
through our JB portal. For more details please go to
our website at http://www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au/
Computers/2014-student-computers
If you already own a computer we can arrange to
have this set up for use at school – bring it in and see
our IT support staff.
Being able to use a computer in any class or at home
links in really well with Xuno as a learning portal and
greatly improves student organisation and work
productivity.
For more information please contact Mr Stephen
Bath.
Mr Stephen Bath
IT Manager
National Youth WeekNational Youth WeekNational Youth Week
On Tuesday, 14th April as a School Community we celebrated
National Youth Week.
The City of Greater Geelong and the Whittington Advocacy
Youth Group run very successful lunchtime activities for
students - we had Infinite Dance Group Demonstrations and
delicious Cup Cakes available. Also Newcomb Secondary
College Learning Resource Centre (Library) offered services
and badge making for our students.
Thank you to Tania from the COGG and the WAY Group for
organising and providing a fantastic event for our students. Also
thank you to Nikki from Newcomb Library for chatting to our
students and informing them of their local services/resources. A huge thank you to Emily (Year 9) for saving us
with the Sound System, what talent.
Happy National Youth Week…!!
Student Wellbeing Team
World Student Exchange Applications are now open for any student currently in Year 9 or 10 who would like to spend a
year overseas on an international exchange. Countries may be France, England, Italy, USA or
China. See Mr Currie or email [email protected] for further information
Doing the Melbourne “Capital City Trail” … Doing the Melbourne “Capital City Trail” … Doing the Melbourne “Capital City Trail” … On 2 Wheels!On 2 Wheels!On 2 Wheels!
On Thursday, 25th March the majority of the On 2 Wheels class headed to Melbourne with myself, Mr
Curnick and Pak Karl to experience a tour of the city as they would never have seen it before.
We completed a 30km loop of the city, starting at the Melbourne Zoo, heading north east along the top of
Parkville through suburbs such as Carlton, Brunswick and Clifton Hill. We joined the Merri Creek then
the Yarra river paths and wound our way through Collingwood, through the Collingwood Children’s farm.
We continued to follow the Yarra out toward Hawthorne and Toorak, before it turned us west again
(into a head wind) and followed the South Eastern freeway to Olympic Park. We crossed the river and
rode into Southbank for a late lunch. From there, we rode past the Polly Woodside, Jeffs’ shed, and
Harbour Town shopping centre at the Docklands on our way north following the small creek under the
Bolte Bridge tollway until it reached the ‘Cheese Stick’ at the start of the Calder highway at the base of
Royal Park and our bus at the Zoo.
Some of the many highlights included the beautiful river trails with cool flowing water beside us, lunch at
Southbank (and watching all sorts of people go by) and the many impressive views of the city sky line from
different points of the ride. Well done to those who rode. A great day out – a great experience.
Mr Glenn Unmack
73 Provide Easter fun for Newcomb Park Preps
On the last Thursday of term one, 73 Drama, again provided Easter cheer to the Newcomb Park Preps with
their concert of shows for the young students. (See last newsletter term one). The young students enjoyed
the show and to quote one of their teachers they “performed very well”. The preps really got into the
dancing at the end and from their attentiveness and answering questions really ‘got into the shows’.
Paul Kellett
GEELONG TERTIARY FUTURES PROGRAM This Friday all Year 9 Grow students will be participating in their first practical day of the Geelong Tertiary Futures
Program. Our students will be experiencing a range of tasters including Cooking, Hair & Beauty, Electrical,
Automotive, Fitness and Engineering. The students will be spread over both East Geelong and City Campuses
therefore each individual student must consult their individual timetable to be sure they attend the correct campus.
A bus will be provided for any student attending the City Campus which will leave Newcomb Secondary College
approximately 8.50am and return approximately 3pm. All students attending the East Geelong campus are required to
make their own transport arrangements.
The day will start with all students assembling in the campus cafeteria where they will be collected by their teacher. All
students must also be aware if any safety equipment or clothing is needed for their chosen course they must have it
organised accordingly.
If any families or students have concerns or queries please contact Mrs Boyanton.
Maggie Boyanton
Careers Co-ordinator
IN MY CLASSES
Year 7 - Paper Plane Activity
During the last week of Term 1 Year 7 students participated in a paper plane making activity. The main
focus of the lesson was reading for instructional purposes. Students could choose from four plane
designs and then put their reading skills to work to follow the ‘fold and fly’ instructions. At the end of
each lesson students tested their planes and held a competition to see which plane flew the furthest.
The activity was very successful with everyone competently following the instructions, asking numerous
questions and then enjoying the practical aspect of seeing how well their planes flew. As a follow up
students will have the opportunity to watch the movie, Paper Planes.
Julie Stewart
Group 82 Complete Unfinished Business
Thursday, 27th March 2015 Group 82 finished off their work on the Geelong History assignment in the
city.
After catching the local public transport into town using their Myki’s and having lunch in Macca’s, we
went on the walking tour of the wool quarter of Geelong. Thanks to Ms McArthur for the assignment
and Mentor Marlene for her help on this trip. Group 82 was really well behaved and even though the
weather was cold they ‘soldiered on’.
An educationally, enjoyable trip was had by all.
Paul Kellett
Newcomb Secondary College
All Year 7 students and their families are invited to attend
“Year 7 Music Information Evening”
MONDAY, 27th APRIL 2015
in the music department
(please enter via the gate near Safeway next to the cubbies)
7.00 pm Performance in the band room by
Cold Fusion – Senior Jazz Band
Followed by meeting at 7.30 pm
Concluding with supper by 8.20 pm
SCHOOL EXCURSIONS AND REMINDERS
Year/Group Excursion Date Cost Permission Slips
& Payment Due
PSD Students Swimming Lessons - Splashdown 4th May, 18th May, 1st
June, 15th June $4.00 Closed
Year 10 students Science and Engineering Challenge, Deakin
University Thursday, 23rd April Nil Closed
Senior Biology
Students Your Body at War, Deakin University Thursday, 23rd April Nil Closed
Senior Concert
Band Members Anzac Day Ceremony Rehearsal Thursday, 23rd April Nil Closed
Senior Concert
Band Members Anzac Ceremony 100th Year Saturday, 25th April Nil 22nd April
Selected
students SRC Geelong Region Conference 2015 Wednesday, 29th April Nil 26th April
Year 8 Goalball Incursion Wednesday, 29th April $2 26th April
Selected students Ride4 Kids Charity Ride, You Yangs Sunday, 17th May Nil 21st April
Year 9/10 Selected
Students IMAX and Circus Oz Wednesday, 24th June $10 21st June
ASTHMA
INFORMATION An opportunity for you to ask your
asthma and allergy questions to
Victoria’s top physicians.
Panellists include:
A/Prof Sarath Ranganathan Director
of Respiratory Medicine, Royal
Children’s Hospital
Dr Jo Harrison Respiratory Physician,
Royal Children’s Hospital
Prof Jo Douglass Head, Immunology
and Al lergy Department, Royal
Melbourne Hospital
Dr Joanne Smart Clinical Allergist &
Immunologist, Royal Children’s Hospital
Date: Sunday 28 June 2015
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Venue: Ella Latham Auditorium,
Royal Children’s Hospital
To reg i s ter v i s i t a s thma -and -
allergy.eventbrite.com.au or contact the
Asthma Foundation Victoria on
03 9326 7088
SEA LIFE Melbourne
Aquarium’s 4th
annual
Environmental and Marine
Careers Expo Join industry experts, employers and current
environmental and marine science students to hear
about the many career and volunteer opportunities
available within Australia and overseas. The 2015
expo is aimed at secondary school students who are
looking at subject selection for VCE and course
options for tertiary education. Students will be
presented with a huge variety of careers
opportunities, in fields such as conservation,
research and education, and information on what
they can do while still at school. They will also
receive the latest information on career diversity,
tertiary education, training and volunteer
opportunities in the environmental and marine
industry.
Parents, teachers, careers advisors and VCE
coordinators are welcome to attend. We encourage
school group bookings as the usual teacher/student
free of charge ratio will apply.
Date: Wednesday 24 June 2015
Exhibitor Times:9:30am – 5:00pm
Presentation Times: 11.00 – 7.00pm (every 20
minutes)
Cost: $20 per person for early bird bookings
(before 4pm May 15), $25 per person after May 15.
Limited tickets available on the day.
Location: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Cnr King
and Flinders Sts, Melbourne
Bookings/Enquiries: Phone (03) 9923 5911
Further Details:
www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/schools
CAMPION EDUCATION
Change to operating hours as of Monday,
20th April. Campion Education will be
opening on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
9am to 5pm until October.
Any queries please contact customer service
on 1300 433 982
Campion Education Pty Ltd
36 Little Myers Street, Geelong 3219
ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE
CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE IF
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN
ADVERTISING IN OUR
NEWSLETTER.
PHONE 03 5248 1400
Newcomb Secondary College
LAMINATING
SERVICE
$6 per metre trimmed
$4 per metre untrimmed
Lamination up to 800mm wide
and
unlimited length
Contact: Jean at Newcomb
Secondary College
College for more information
5248 1400.
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