Executive Principal Brett Windsor presenting age championship medallions to Annabelle Furneaux, Emma Field, Jack de Kock & Tobias Furneaux.

Our Sponsors

We would like to thank all of our generous sponsors for their support throughout this year. With your continued generosity

and commitment we have been able to improve the educational opportunities available to students. We strongly encourage

our parents and the wider community to please support these wonderful local businesses that sponsor our school so well.

Neerim District Secondary College

News and Views April 5, 2019

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PO Box 18, Neerim South Vic 3831 Phone: (03) 5628 1455 Email: neerim.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Web Address: www.ndsc.vic.edu.au

Nam Nguyen

123 Main Road

Neerim South 3831

cherokeespetcare@hotmail.com

Dennis Bowen-Day, Director

115 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South

P: 03 5628 1493 M: 0418 526 701

Your local Real Estate Agents

Congratulations Kurnai!!

Executive Principal Brett Windsor presenting the House Swimming Trophy to Kurnai House Captains Pat & Charlotte Hoddinott.

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Dates to Remember

April Tuesday 23 First day of Term 2

May Thursday 2 Urbanknights - Shrine of Remembrance

Tuesday 21 Year 7 2020 Information Sessions - 4pm & 7pm

June Friday 7 Curriculum Planning Day - No students at school

August Monday 12 Curriculum Planning Day - No students at school

Calendar of Events

Principal’s Report

School Council

I would like to offer the

opportunity for any interested

parents to nominate for our school

council for 2019. We have two

unfilled vacancies and it would be

great to get a couple of new faces

on council.

If you are interested please call me on 56 281455.

Attendance

I was quite shocked to see the level of absenteeism for many

of our students for term 1. Whilst we have a number of

students with perfect attendance (well done to you 13

attendance champs), there are many that are below 90

percent. To clarify, 90 percent attendance equates to 20 days

off per year or a day off per fortnight. 80 percent attendance

equates to 40 days or a day off per week.

Research indicates that attendance levels have a direct

impact on learning outcomes and I strongly urge all students

to attend school every day unless it is otherwise not possible.

We are looking for parent support in encouraging that your

child attends school every day.

School Athletics

Our athletics sports were held this week and I was blown

away by the behaviour and spirit of our students. Everyone in

our community should be proud of the culture that exists in

this school. The students are so inclusive and supportive of

others and the leadership demonstrated by our house

leaders was awesome.

I have not witnessed the level of participation that existed in

any other school. It is a pleasure to behold.

China Trip

Our 5 students and 2 staff are safely on the plane and

heading to China for two weeks of engaging in the culture

and language of our Asian neighbour. It is a great opportunity

for them to experience a very different culture and to meet

students at our Sister School in Changshu. I know that they

will have an amazing experience.

Finally I want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable term

break.

Brett Windsor

Executive Principal

Sponsor of the Week

Neerim South Timber &

Hardware

This week’s winner is Jackson Snelling

of year 8.

Congratulations Jackson, an iTunes voucher to the value

of $30 is on its’ way to you, courtesy of the Neerim

South Timber & Hardware.

To ensure that your child goes in the draw, just call the

Library on 5628 1455 and register the arrival of the

good news postcard at your home.

Term 2 starts on

TUESDAY 23 April.

Our Sponsors

A big thanks to all of our generous sponsors for their support throughout the year. Please support the wonderful local

businesses that sponsor our school so well.

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Neerim South Hotel

Bar | Bistro | Bottle Shop

91-109 Main Neerim Rd Neerim South

Ph: 5628 1431 Fax: 5628 1093

Neerim South Milk Bar and Takeaway 133 Main Neerim Rd Neerim South

Ph: 5628 1454

Cinema Arcade

Victoria Street

Warragul

Ph 5622 1399 Phone 5628 1513

129 Main Road, Neerim South 3831

147 Main Neerim Rd Neerim South VIC 3831

Ph 5628 1462

157 Main Road Neerim South

5628 1519

Good News Postcards

Congratulations to the following students who received a good news postcard: Shae Maxwell, Tiff Matheson, Holly Behncke,

Jackson Snelling, Stephanie Quigley, Tsz Ching Kisielnicki, Riley Smart, Makalah Crichton, Brodie Broadbent, Ruby-Jewel

Whiteley, Zoey Owen, Jackson Morehu, Chelsea Lineham, Holly Kuknell, Bodhi Gipps, Tobias Furneaux, Matilda Collier, Claude

Bromilow & Sophia Belcher.

PBS LINK IS HERE!

Don’t forget to register that you received a postcard with the library staff on 5628 1455 to go in the draw to win the Sponsor

of the Week $30 voucher provided by our community sponsors.

PBS IS A MARATHON. NOT A SPRINT.

Parents & Friends Meeting

The Parents and Friends is a friendly, social group of parents and guardians who meet

regularly and help the school in a variety of ways. Our next meeting is:

Date: Wednesday 10th April

Time: 6:00 pm

Where: Neerim Community Bendigo Bank meeting room.

AGM results are:

President - Violet Bright Secretary - Sue Ellis

Treasurer - Deb Read Debutante co-ordinator - Jenni Ryrie

We welcome all of the NDSC community to attend our Parents & Friends meetings.

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If you wish to become a school sponsor

please contact Mr Steve Panozzo at the

school on 5628 1455 to discuss.

Year 10 Outdoor Education Wilsons Promontory

The Year 10 Outdoor Education class completed a three day walk at Wilsons Promontory putting their bushwalking and

camping skills to the test.

Steve Vincent

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Year 12 Outdoor Education Wilsons

Promontory

The year 12 Outdoor and Environmental Studies class

visited Wilsons Promontory to study past and present land

uses of this environment.

Steve Vincent

House Athletics

House Athletics sports were held on Tuesday 2nd April and once again it was a fantastic day. The participation

throughout the whole school was outstanding, with every event being hotly contested. The House winner Kurnai.

Congratulations to our individual champions:

Under 15 Girls: Annabelle Furneaux Under 15 Boys: Tobias Furneaux

Over 15 Girls: Emma Field Over 15 Boys: Jack De Kock

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated, encouraged and competed in 2019 Neerim District

Secondary College Athletics Carnival!

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