Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

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Coming Events

APRIL

Tuesday 29th

Year 7 Information Night,

commences 7pm.

MAY

Thursday 1st

Year Level Assemblies.

Barwon Division Athletics.

Friday 2nd

Bellarine Division Athletics.

Monday 5th

Year 11 Deakin Study Skills Period 3.

Tuesday 6th

Senior Boys Football.

Senior Girls Football.

Wednesday 7th

Music Excursion: Wicked.

Year11 Deakin Study Skills Period 3.

Thursday 8th

Intermediate Boys Football.

Year 11 Deakin Study Skills Period 1.

Tuesday 13th

NAPLAN.

Wednesday 14th

NAPLAN.

Thursday 15th

Year Level Assemblies.

NAPLAN.

ANZAC COMMEMORATIONS On Thursday, 24th April Mrs Brennan, Luke and Alex represented Newcomb

Secondary College at the ANZAC ceremony at Johnstone Park along with

many other schools from around Geelong.

We listened to Brigadier Cameron Purdy CSC deliver a speech on the

ANZAC spirit and what it means to us.

We laid a wreath on behalf of the College to

remember those who served. The Mayor of Geelong

was present at the service and he spoke with students

afterwards. We had the opportunity to have our

photograph taken with him.

At School Student Captains Daniel and Maddie and

several senior students with the support of Senior

Leader James Murphy led a well received and

respectful ANZAC service.

The College Senior Concert Band played in front of a huge audience at the

Ocean Grove ANZAC Day Commemorations last Friday, They played a

number of difficult pieces with poise and control and were well appreciated

by the gathering.

Well done and thanks to all of the Concert Band members and Mrs Stabryla

and Mr Crowther.

INFORMATION EVENING Tonight we have our 2015 Year 7 Information Evening with the formal part of

the presentation commencing at 7.00pm in the Hall.

Guided tours around the College facilities will follow and there is also the

opportunity to take part in a tour prior to the formal presentation if this is

more convenient. All welcome.

Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal

Mrs Colette Brennan, Assistant Principal

Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal

College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders: President: Vidas Kymantas Daniel Blair Alexandria Potter

Vice President: Luke Warren Madeline Walker

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: 0434 728 159

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The Newsletter is going digital.

Starting today all newsletters will be published online and will be

available to read at any time. You will also have access to all past

issues to either read or print as required.

If you would prefer to have a copy emailed to you, simply contact

the College Office (5248 1400) or register your email address on

our website to receive your weekly copy.

Either way you will always be up-to-date with College news and

important dates. The College Newsletter remains the main

communication of information to our community – please ensure

you check the website each week.

Look for the latest newsletter on the website every Tuesday

afternoon. Go to www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au and then click the

newsletter tab.

Enjoy the reading.

HOT CHOCOLATE DAY!!

Friday, 2nd May– bring $1 for a hot chocolate. ($1.50 with marshmallows). The

SRC is organising this for the Geelong Hospital Appeal. So buy to help our hospital.

STUDENT INSURANCE Children being children—accidents do happen and parents are too often surprised to learn just how little

cover, if any, their children have when they suffer injuries either in or outside school hours.

StudentCover Accident Insurance was developed to give parents and guardians a helping hand when they need it most, at a very affordable price.

The annual cost of a StudentCover policy is just $29.00.

LEOPOLD BUS TRAVELLERS:

On Wednesday afternoon only, the following two bus services will be combined

C7/C5 to Leopold.

STUDENTS OFFER “WHEELIE GOOD SERVICE” AT

LEOPOLD PRIMARY SCHOOL Our Year 9 and 10 students in the ‘On 2 Wheels’ bike elective headed down to Leopold Primary School

last week to provide a friendly service to the Year 4 students.

The primary children brought their bikes along to school, in all shapes, sizes and conditions of repair, and

our students set to work to ensure that the bikes were in safe and good working order.

Their checklist covered braking, gearing and seat height among other things, and advice for any major work

that may need doing.

The students from Newcomb Secondary

College did our school proud and were

friendly and most professional in their

work.

Mr Unmack has done a fine job working

with these students and teaching them

basic bike maintenance and safety as well

as how to conduct themselves

courteously and politely when they

represent the school. Well done to the

class – great job.

Lisa Vinnicombe (Year 9 and 10 Leader)

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

Are you wanting to buy or sell second hand uniforms for your student?

Join the new 'Newcomb Secondary College Second Hand Uniforms' group on Facebook.

CASH ONLY

CANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday,

30th April

Thursday,

1st May

Friday,

2nd May

Monday,

5th May

Tuesday,

6th May

HELP NEEDED Kate Hodgson Mary Leitch HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

Wednesday

7th May

Thursday

8th May

Friday

9th May

Monday

12th May

Tuesday

13th May

WENDY MASON HELP NEEDED RITA GILBERT HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

VCAL URBAN SEED WALK MELBOURNE

On Wednesday, 23rd April the Year 12 VCAL class took a firsthand look at life on the streets in

Melbourne.

We met our guide Evan outside the Baptist church on Collins St. Evan described how homeless people

used to sleep on the steps of this church and how drug addicts would use the alley behind the church.

He said the church had a choice, try to drive away the problem or try to fix it. They chose the latter. They

put up a basketball ring in the alley, fed the homeless people lunch, provided needle bins and most

importantly a sense of belonging for those on the fringe of

society.

As part of our VCAL studies this year we are investigating

homelessness and in our walk’n’talk through the Melbourne

CBD we discussed the concepts of belonging and also

stereotyping.

By the end of the walk most of us had learned not to judge a

person without getting to know their story and that providing

a sense of community and belonging was a key aspect in

helping those who are homeless.

We concluded our walk with a lunch at the fancy Spaghetti Tree restaurant where we practised our table

manners and enjoyed a variety of delicious meals from Open Burgers to Spaghetti Marinara and Nasi

Goreng.

FAMILY ACCOUNTS

Thank you to all the families who paid their family account up to date by the end of last term.

There are a small number of families still with outstanding essential charges that are now due. Family

accounts were posted out during the holidays. It would be appreciated if you could pay these as soon as

possible.

Remember we have many options to assist you with the payment of your account. You can pay via BPAY

(biller code on your account), DIRECTLY into the SCHOOL BANK ACCOUNT (phone the office

for the bank account details), set up a regular CENTRELINK deduction (form obtained through the

office), pay IN PERSON or over the PHONE.

If you are an EMA recipient please note that your second payment will not be received until the end of

Term 3.

SAME LOVE PERFORMANCE On Thursday 24th April, our College was fortunate to have a group of students from Lara Secondary College perform

‘Same Love’ for our Year 9 and 10 students.

The performance explored the issues of bullying, friendships and the impact of homophobia. Following the

performance, Jami Jones from GASP provided information to our students about how they can become involved in

stamping out homophobia in our community.

At a College level, Faith Field (School Nurse) is co-ordinating our College Stand Out Group and a group of interested

students will be involved in planning activities for IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia) later this term.

GASP GASP holds support groups for young people who are same sex attracted or questioning their sexuality.

Research indicates the positive impact peer support groups can have on the mental health and wellbeing of same sex

attracted young people. Group membership leads to an increase in friendships and support and a reduction in

isolation and alienation that is a direct result of homophobia.

The group offers young people a chance to meet other young people who might be experiencing the same things. It

runs throughout the year and has benefited many young people.

Young people interested in this group can contact Jami Jones directly to arrange a meeting time on 5272 4977.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT BAND PERFORMANCES DURING MAY

Tuesday April 29th - Blues’n Jazz – Year 6 Information Evening.

Monday May 5th - Cold Fusion – Year 7 Music Information Evening.

Friday May 23rd - Blues’n Jazz and Cold Fusion – College Deb Ball at the Italian Social Club.

MUSIC EXCURSION to WICKED – Wednesday May 7th. All students attending this excursion to

please return forms to Mrs Stabryla and make sure you have a MYKI card with at least $20.00 credit on it

for transportation.

ANZAC DAY CEREMONY – SENIOR CONCERT BAND Sincere thanks to all the members of the Senior Concert Band who performed at the Ocean Grove RSL

Anzac Day Service last Friday.

YEAR 7 MUSIC INFORMATION EVENING A Year 7 Music Information Evening for all parents and students who are learning a brass, woodwind or

percussion instrument will be held at school on Monday May 5th in the Music Department. It will commence

at 7 pm with our Senior Jazz Band – Cold Fusion - performing, followed by a 45

minute meeting.

Please enter by the gate next to Safeway closest to the cubbies.

BAND REHEARSALS

Cold Fusion – 1 pm every Monday lunchtime.

Senior Concert Band – on a rotating timetable from periods 1 to 6 every Thursday.

Year 8 Intermediate Band – one period a week on a rotating timetable.

Blues’n Jazz – 1 pm every Thursday lunchtime. Year 7 Junior Concert Band during class time every second week on a rotating

timetable.

JUNIIOR MUSIC CAMP A Year 7 and 8 Junior Music Camp will be held in Airey’s Inlet for instrumental music students during term

4 from October 27th to 29th for three days. All inclusive cost - $145.00 – Return forms for this camp have

been posted home. Could replies please be returned to Mrs Stabryla ASAP.

CAREERS NEWS

REMINDERS

‘At Monash’ seminars - Architecture 29 April; Interior Architecture 30 April; Psychology 1 May; Medicine and Biomedical Science 6 May; Law 7 May; Health Science and Social Work 13 May;

Education and Nursing 20 May. More dates and bookings: www.monash.edu/seminars.

Explore Deakin University – Parent and student tertiary information nights: Melbourne Burwood:

6-8pm, Wed 21 May; Geelong Waterfront: 6-8pm, Wed 28 May;

See: www.deakin.edu.au/parent-and-student.

Indigenous Student Experience Monash Day Get a taste of university life - Fri 2 May;

kristel.keleher@monash.edu. Ph 9905 8699; www.monash.edu.au/study/life/indigenous

UMAT – Registrations close: 6 June; UMAT test date: 30 July 2014.

VCE AND CAREERS EXPO

‘The Age’ VCE and Careers Expo is Victoria’s largest education and careers fair. Universities, TAFEs,

private providers, and many others will have representatives there. Get your questions answered, collect

information, and be informed. When: 9am-3pm, Thurs 8 & Fri 9 May; 10am-4pm, Sat 10 & Sun 11 May;

Where: Caulfield Racecourse; Cost: $10 (family concession); www.vceandcareers.com.au

CHECK OUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

If you would like to find out more about Melbourne degrees, you may wish to attend a ‘Focus on

Melbourne’ seminar. Explore your options, meet staff and students, and hear about courses and careers.

27 May – Focus on Commerce 28 May – Focus on Environments

3 June – Focus on Science 4 June – Focus on Agriculture

10 June – Focus on Law 11 June – Focus on Engineering and IT

18 June – Focus on the Conservatorium of Music

25 June – Focus on the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA)

More information and bookings: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events2014

PHARMACY AT MONASH UNIVERSITY

As of 2015, the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree will be re-titled to Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

and the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Scholars) will be re-titled to Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

(Scholars). All students considering the Bachelor of Pharmacy in 2015 should be aware that the

Supplementary Information form will no longer be required when applying for the course through

VTAC. In addition, the Bachelor of Pharmacy/Commerce double degree has been discontinued.

DO YOU WANT TO EXPLORE A CAREER IN MEDICINE?

Deakin University is holding an Information Evening at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus (where

Deakin offers their post-graduate medicine degree). Delivered by the School of Medicine, you will learn

about the courses and pathways available in medicine and optometry at Deakin. When: 6-7.30pm, Tues

20 May. Details to follow. (NOTE: Medicine is also offered in Victoria by Monash University

(undergraduate and post-graduate degrees) and the University of Melbourne (post-graduate degree).

WHAT IS SPEECH PATHOLOGY?

Speech pathologists (or therapists) diagnose and treat people with communication disorders (eg

speech, voice) and people with problems swallowing or eating. They may work with people who have a

cleft palate, delayed speech, stuttering or brain damage, and work with other health professionals. A

number of universities in Victoria offer degrees in speech pathology. Australian Catholic Uni , La

Trobe Uni and Charles Sturt Uni at Albury-Wodonga (a NSW university) all offer 4-year degrees.

Speech pathology can also be studied at the University of Melbourne where students first complete a 3-

year undergraduate degree followed by a 2-year Masters in Speech Pathology. The Clearly-in ATAR last

year for ACU was 85.20, La Trobe (Bundoora) 90.15 (Bendigo) 83.10, and Charles Sturt 75.00. Note:

last year’s ATAR is only a guide – students are sometimes offered a place with a lower ATAR because

they did well in certain subjects (receiving a Subject Bonus), or because they had a Special Entry

Access Scheme (SEAS) application due to some disadvantage experienced in their education. ATARs

move up and down according to factors like the number of applicants for a course, the applicant’s ATARs, and the number of places available.

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN IT, GAMES OR TELECOMMUNICATIONS?

Box Hill Institute has an Information Night where you can learn about courses leading to careers in IT,

Games or Telecommunications. You can also meet teachers and check out facilities. When: 6-8pm. Mon 2

June; Where: Room N1, G 32/33, Nelson Campus, cnr Nelson/Whitehorse Roads; Info/bookings: Ph

9286 9830, ict@boxhill.edu.au.

BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY SEMINARS

The Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University (Parkville campus) is

offering support to current Unit 3 & 4 Biology and Chemistry students. Seminars are designed to reinforce

key learnings, delivered by qualified VCE teachers. Dates: Biology - 5.30-7pm, 4 June, 27 Aug and 8 Nov

(one already been held); Chemistry: 4.30-6pm, 11 June, 3 Sept and 15 Oct (one already held). Where:

Monash University (Parkville), 381 Royal Parade, Parkville; Cost: Free; Register: www.monash.edu/pharm/

about/events/vce-seminars.html; Info: Tom Day, phone 9903 9594, tom.day@monash.edu.

CAREER DISCOVERY IN FASHION AND TEXTILES

To assist you in selecting the most appropriate fashion program, RMIT Fashion and Textiles is

conducting a Career Discovery in Fashion and Textiles program. It will cover trends in the industry,

courses available, and practical activities. Career options in fashion and textiles are diverse and multi-

faceted and RMIT’s School of Fashion is acutely aware of the skills and knowledge required by graduates to

participate and positively contribute in today’s competitive marketplace. Educational programs and pathways

servicing this industry and the skills and knowledge they provide are specifically varied in content and focus.

Who: Year 11 and 12 students; When: 9.30am-4.30pm, 1-3 July, 2014 (three days); Cost: $350; Enrol:

Contact RMIT Training on 9925 8111.

PARENT AND STUDENT TERTIARY INFORMATION NIGHT

Deakin University is offering an evening where you can start to plan your VCE, university and career. Find

out about courses, VTAC applications, prerequisites, costs, scholarships and pathways to university.

When: Burwood campus – 6-8pm, Wed 21 May; Geelong Waterfront campus – 6-8pm, Wed 28 May.

A YEAR WITH THE DEFENCE FORCES

If you would like to earn good money, make new friends, and get great training, the Army is currently re-

cruiting for roles with only a 12-months commitment. After a year you can chose to stay in the Army or use

your training elsewhere. To find out more go to a One Year Roles Information Session. When: 5.30

(arrival time) for 6pm start (7pm finish), Wed 7 May; Where: Level 14, Reception area, 501 Swanston St,

Melbourne; RSVP (essential) to: CPTVIC@dfr.com.au.

BACHELOR OF LAWS AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY

Taught in the former Births, Deaths and Marriages building, a small campus in Queens Street, Melbourne,

VU’s approach to learning combines theory with practice. VU’s partnerships with the courts and community

legal services give students a unique exposure to the real experiences of the justice system. These opportu-

nities challenge students through practical experiences for a rewarding career in law that could range from

working for government, the community or in private enterprise. Information: www.vu.edu.au/courses/

bachelor-of-laws-blaw.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS TEST (ISAT)

ISAT is a three-hour test comprised of multiple-choice questions and used by Australian universities to as-

sist their selection of international students for some undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The ISAT measures general academic abilities considered important for coping with the intellectual demands of most

tertiary courses; it also assesses critical reasoning and quantitative reasoning. ISAT is required for a number

of Australian degrees such as Medicine at Monash University, and for the Universities of Tasmania,

Western Sydney, Western Australia, Queensland and of NSW, for Veterinary Science at the

University of Sydney, and for Dentistry at the Universities of Queensland and Western Australia.

ISAT is delivered by Prometric, and there are over 5000 Authorised Prometric Testing Centres around the

world, with tests available between April and February. You can select a test date at one of these centres

convenient to your location. Info: http://isat.acer.edu.au, email isat@acer.edu.au.

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