Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

Wednesday 16th December

Activities week

Thursday 17th December Activities week

Friday 18th December

Last Day

2016 Monday 18th January - Wednesday

20th January 2016 Booklist Collections from Geelong Show

Grounds

Friday 22nd January 2016

Office open 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wednesday 27th January 2016 Office open 8:30am - 4:30pm

(Teachers return)

Thursday 28th January 2016

1st day of School for all students

Wednesday 10th February 2016

College Photos

Monday 15th February 2016

Swimming Carnival

Thursday 17th March 2016

House Athletics

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TUESDAY 15h December 2015 ISSUE: 40

Coming Events

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: newcomb.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au SMS student absences: 0416 907 351

AWARDS CEREMONY: Tue, 15th Dec

2015 Term Dates Term 4: 5 October to 18 December 2:30pm finish

2016 Term Dates Term 1: 27 January (school teachers start) to 24 March * 28 January (students start) Term 2: 11 April to 24 June Term 3: 11 July to 16 September Term 4: 3 October to 20 December

College Dux Congratulations on behalf of all at Newcomb Secondary College to our Dux for 2015, Baillee Jones. Talented and hard working, Baillee was able to achieve an ATAR of 93.05 (including a score of 49 for English) whilst also juggling the responsibilities of being a Student Leader. Well done for your efforts and achievements across the past two years, Baillee, and all the very best for your future endeavours.

Principal’s reflection 2015 has been another busy, challenging and rewarding year for all of us at Newcomb Secondary College. It was a year in which a new direction will expand partnerships with the community and opportunities for our students into the future. Once again the music program has been an outstanding advertisement for the college. They have performed for thousands of people across the state, the highlight of which was Senior Concert Band accompanying the ANZAC Ceremony in Ocean Grove. We have continued to lead the way in actively engaging our students in tertiary environments with our partnerships with Deakin and the Gordon. Although we can talk about the special events and programs that run throughout the year, most of the work in a school is focussed on delivering subject content and developing relationships with our young people. We have commenced and will continue our development of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) related initiatives in class and through exposure to STEM activities through Deakin. Our partnership with the Gordon has been recognised to the extent that this year the program has been expanded to three other Geelong Schools as part of the Skilling the Bay initiative. The opportunities that Newcomb Secondary College provides are significant.

This year we had a team in Run Geelong. We welcomed ex-student Ben Graham back to present the college with a Golden Football in recognition of the NFL 50th Superbowl. We enjoy seeing out students meet the challenges and make the most of the opportunities presented to them. A new direction for Newcomb Secondary College in 2016 is the beginning of the PTech model of educational provision. This model supports students (who choose to be involved in the program) into pathways in technology that will advantage them in an increasingly competitive, digitised and challenged future employment landscape. In this PTech journey, I acknowledge our formal industry partners in Barwon Health, Tribal Software, Opteon Property Group, Bendigo Bank and GMHBA. A big thank you to the College Council for all their work this year as well as my support team of Assistant Principals Liz McNamara and Shane Elevato and Business Manager Kris Hunter. Thanks to everyone who has supported the College this year and I wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

Awards Evening Congratulations to all award recipients . The evening at GPAC was a great success.

2016 Important Dates: Final Day 2015 Friday 18th of December, 2.30pm Commencement of 2016 school Year: All students will commence on Thursday 28th of January 2016 Booklists: Booklists collection will be at the Geelong Showgrounds from the Cattle Pavilion, St Albans Road. Between 9am and 5pm on Monday 18th January, Tuesday 19th January and Wednesday 20th January 2016. If you are unable to collect on these days, please contact Campion Education: 1300 433 982 End of Year Reports: Teachers are currently finalising student reports. Parents and students will be able to access reports as a PDF via the Xuno portal from Thursday 17th of December. Xuno can be accessed via any device with internet access including computer, tablets and phones. If you need a reminder about your Xuno login details please contact Mr Stephen Bath at the College. 2016 Student Computers Our school website has been updated to show our latest JB Portal computers for purchase by parents. All Newcomb Secondary College students will be expected to have their own computer device for use at school from 2016 onwards. Go to - http://www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au/Computers/student-computers to get full details.

Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal Mr Shane Elevato, Assistant Principal

Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal

YEAR 12 GRADUATION Last Wednesday the Year 12 Students of 2015 celebrated their Graduation at the Capri Reception Centre. In excess of 300 friends and family members joined the students in marking this momentous occasion, and as always, the Capri provided an inviting atmosphere and an enticing menu. Thank you to all of the staff members who attended the night in support of the graduates, and to Principal Phil Honeywell and School Council President Yvette Ramsay for presenting the students with their certificates.

The occasion marks the end of the students’ secondary school journey, and represents an important juncture in their lives. For the remainder of this week, the Senior Years Team will have its doors open for any student needing a change of VTAC preferences or advice in general about their transition into continued learning or employment. This support will also be available to students at the beginning of 2016 wherever it is needed to support with the commencement of their new pathway endeavours.

Thank you to everybody involved with the Senior Years Program at Newcomb Secondary College for another outstanding year!

Breakfast / Recess

Daily Specials – All $5.00

Hot Food

Sandwiches, Rolls & Wraps

Drinks

2015 NEWCOMB SECONDARY MAGAZINE

Are you interested in purchasing a printed copy of the 2015 College magazine?

This year’s magazine will cost approximately $15 each

If you are interested, please contact the College office by Thursday 16th December

phone: 52481400 or

email: newcomb.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

Newcomb Secondary College DEC/JAN OFFICE HOURS

Mon 07/12-Thu 17/12 Normal office hours 8:30am-4:30pm Fri 18/12/2015 8:30am-12:00 (CLOSED LUNCH) reopen 1:30pm– 2:30pm only Mon 21/12/2015 Thurs 21/01/2106 CLOSED for Christmas holidays Fri 22/01/2016 Office REOPEN 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon 25/01/2016 CLOSED Tues 26/01/2016 PUBLIC HOLIDAY Wed 27/01/2016 Office open 8:30am - 4:30pm (Teachers return) Thurs 28/01/2016 All students return

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 0416 907 351. 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).

New College soft shell Jacket The new College soft shell jacket, available now from Beleza School Uniforms, 107 Ryrie Street, ph.: 5221 8545. Priced at $75.

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 Date Cost

Permission Slips & Payment

Due

All years Swimming Sports Monday 15th February $5

Wednesday 10th February

All years Athletics Sports Thursday 17th March $5 Friday 11th March

Key Dates for Senior Students: Term 4, 2015

It is important that all families are aware of important dates for the senior students. These are shown below, please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information.

Change of VTAC preferences Monday, 14th December –

Thursday, 17th December (Week 11)

Dear Parents, Friends and Students

You are invited to attend the Newcomb Secondary College 2015

Awards Evening. The evening celebrates student success and effort

in study, sport, music and citizenship. It would be great if you

would come along and be part of the evening.

When: Tuesday, 15th December, 7pm – 8.30pm

Where: Geelong Performing Arts Centre

Cost: Admission is free

ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS AUSTRALIA

Living with or at risk of anaphylaxis is not easy. It helps to have someone you can trust to provide you with information and advice. Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is a fantastic resource, providing practical support, easy to understand ad-vice and ongoing fundraising and awareness campaigns. Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia was founded in 1993 and today it’s Australia’s only national support organisation for those with severe allergy. The A&AA website helps to sort allergy fact from fiction, provides the latest anaphylaxis news and keeps you informed about upcoming events. You’ll also find:

Food alerts with allergen updates

eTraining for schools and childcare centres

Emergency action plans to download and share An online store with food preparation tools and recipes

The aim of A&AA is to help bridge the gap between patients and health professionals. As well as the extensive information on its website, A&AA provides extra support to members. This includes being kept up to date with the language of allergy and helping you improve your communication with your circle of care including your family, friends, school, work, restau-rants, health professionals and more. If you become a member, you’ll receive a membership kit to help you make this start in dealing with your allergy, as well as receive an ongoing 20% discount on all of A&AA’s resources. So if you or a loved one are living with severe allergy, this is something you could consider.

Has your child missed vaccines at school this year??

Boostrix (diphtheria, tetanus & whooping cough), Chickenpox and HPV (human papilloma virus) will not be offered to your child again at Newcomb Secondary so please catch up any missed school vaccines through Barwon Health Immunisation. From 2016 only Year 7 Immunisations will be held at the school. Ph. 42156963 or Your GP.

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