Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

FROM THE PRINCIPAL TFROM THE PRINCIPAL TFROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM EAM EAM TUESDAY 18th November 2014 ISSUE: 37

Coming Events

Wednesday, 19th November

Year 9 & 10 Outdoor Ed Surfing

VCE Exams

Year 11 Orientation Week

Thursday, 20th November

College Assembly

School Council Meeting

VCE Exams

Year 11 Orientation Week

School Council Meeting

Friday, 21st November

Year 9/10 Outdoor Ed Surfing

VCE Exams

Year 11 Orientation Week

Monday, 24th November

Year 8 Student Headspace

Presentation

Year 9 & 10 Exams

Tuesday, 25th November

2015 Media students excursion to

Deakin

Grade 6 Wellbeing Transition

Program

Year 9 & 10 Exams

Wednesday, 26th November

Year 9 & 10 Exams

Sunday, 27th November

Bike Tour Training

College Council

The November meeting of the Newcomb Secondary College Council will

take place this Thursday evening in the Language Centre.

Annual Music Concert

Sincere thank you to all of the music students who participated in last weeks

annual music concert. It was a fantastic evening where all College bands and

students performed at a high level. Sincere thanks to all parents and staff

who attended to support the students (your children).

We as a music department appreciate the support of parents attending

concerts and music activities and thank you for your donations of items for

the Christmas Hamper and supper to share on the evening. Looking forward

to seeing you again next year.

Year 9 on Camp at Deakin

Nearly 40 students and 5 teachers left on Monday morning for the two day

Deakin University residential camp. The camp focusses on film making as its

key component, and there are also workshops on pathways and some

sports early Tuesday morning.

In the film workshops, the students are divided into roles, including camera

person, sounds and special effects person, the director, producer and of

course the actors. Each student will play a part in creating and developing a

short film, which will be showcased at the end of camp. On Monday evening,

the students will enjoy the company of storyteller, traveller and writer,

Russell McGilton, who will entertain them for an hour or so after dinner.

The camp is mostly led by Deakin university film students and so our

students are in the hands of experts when it comes to film making. We are

sure they will have an enjoyable experience and we look forward to hearing

their stories on their return. Students are expected home at around 4.15pm

Tuesday.

Lisa Vinnicombe (Acting Assistant Principal)

Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal

Ms Lisa Vinnicombe, Acting Assistant Principal

Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal

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

Vice President: Yvette Ramsay 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

YEAR 7 ZOO EXCURSION

On Tuesday, 4th November, Year 7 students visited the Royal Melbourne Zoo.

The weather was kind and the day ran smoothly. Some student reflections

included:

A Lemur jumped on the fence and grabbed David’s hand

There was a baby elephant

It was fun walking with friends

Mobile phone use has an impact on Gorilla habitat destruction (these are

critically endangered)

It was sad to see animals in enclosures for human entertainment

I saw an elephant eating a watermelon

The elephants sleep in an “elephant barn’ at night.

It was a great day had by all. Ruth Cusack

Science Learning Area Leader

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.

CALENDER OF EVENTS - MUSIC Week 7

Thursday Nov 20th Period 6 – Senior Concert Band – Year 8’s move up into SCB

Week 8

Tuesday Nov 25th Period 1 – Intermediate Concert Band – Year 7 & 8

Thursday Nov 27th Period 1 – Senior Concert Band – Year 8 move up.

Friday Nov 28th Report Writing Day

Week 9

Thursday Dec 4th Period 2 – Senior Concert Band

Period 5 – Intermediate Concert Band

Week 10

Activities week – no band rehearsals

Week 11 Monday Dec 15th Rehearsal of Senior Concert Band, Cold Fusion and Blues’n Jazz for awards night

from 10.00 am in the music department.

10.00 am - Senior Concert Band.

11.00 am - Blues’n Jazz

11.30 am- Cold Fusion.

Tuesday December 16th

AWARDS NIGHT

AT GEELONG PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE.

BE AT SCHOOL BY 5.00 PM

DEPART SCHOOL AT 5.20 PM RETURN 9.00 PM

Year/Group Excursion Date Cost Permission Slips &

Payment Due

Year 9/10 Outdoor Ed Surfing Wednesday, 19th November

Friday, 21st November

Media Students Orientation - Deakin University Tuesday, 25th November

$20 Friday, 21st Nov

Year 7 - 12 Bike Tour 2014 - Tour de Otways

Training Thursday, 27th November N/A

Year 7-12 Bike Tour 214 – Tour de Otways Monday 1st Dec – Friday 5th Dec $220 CLOSED

Year 12 Graduation Ceremony & Optional Dinner Wed 10th December $55 Wednesday, 3rd Dec

Year 7-9 End of Year Celebreation Friday, 12th December $25 Monday, 8th Dec

Adventure Park

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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.

PARENTLINE

Parenting is not always easy. From time to time, all families can benefit from extra support.

Parentline is a Department Of Education & Early Childhood Development service which began in 1998. It provides information, support, and referral services to parents from 8am to midnight seven days a week.

Whether you’re struggling with everyday tasks, or simply wish to discuss parenting ideas, Parentline is a

valuable source of counselling and assistance.

The qualified and experienced social workers and psychologists who staff the service answer

approximately 13,000 calls per year from parents from all backgrounds looking for support and advice.

They will work with you to better understand your relationships and personal situations to help you to

develop strategies which are tailored to your individual needs.

Parenting is challenging, but Parentline can help you to develop positive coping strategies, allowing you

more freedom time enjoy your time with your children.

You can ring Parentline on 13 22 89.

YEAR 7-9 ADVENTURE PARK

All students in Years 7 – 9 are invited to attend Adventure Park as part

of the end of year activities.

WHEN: FRIDAY, 12 DECEMBER

TIME: 9.30am – 3.00pm

COST: $25 plus BYO lunch or purchase at venue

Students will receive permission forms later this week and will be

asked to return these to the office with payment as soon as possible. We are able to take about 110

students so it is advised to return your form and money promptly to avoid disappointment.

Adventure Park features as a popular activity at the end of the year and we hope that students make the

most of this opportunity to celebrate the end of their school year.

There will also be other activities at school during that week, which students will be informed about close to the date.

If you have any enquiries about this activity or any other, please contact me at the school.

PLEASE PAY BY MONDAY, 8TH DECEMBER

Lisa Vinnicombe (Acting Assistant Principal)

CANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday 19th

November

Thursday 20th

November

Friday 21st

November

Monday 24th

November

Tuesday 25th

November

Rebecca Costa Rose Horton Rita Gilbert HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

Wednesday 26th

November

Thursday 27th

November

Friday 28th

November

Monday 1st

December

Tuesday 2nd

December

HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED STUDENT FREE DAY HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

YEAR 12 GRADUATION

Date: Wednesday, 10th December

Venue: Capri Receptions

55-57 Seperation Street, North Geelong

Tickets are now available for purchase $55.00 each. Limit

of 3 guests to join the graduating student.

Tickets sales close Wednesday, 3rd December.

If extra tickets are required please see

Mr Sinclair ASAP.

NEW COLLEGE UNIFORM

With the introduction of the new College uniform in 2013 there was a two year period of grace, during which

time students could wear new, old or combination of uniform items. We are now approaching the end of that

two year transition period and it is timely to remind all families that students are expected to be wearing the

new College uniform for the beginning of the 2015 school year.

Most of our students are wearing correct College uniform with pride and look terrific – we thank parents for

supporting our uniform policy. Teachers and the Student Support teams provide constant reminders of our ex-

pectation that all students will be in full and correct College uniform.

Students are required to get a uniform pass when they do not have correct items of uniform and parents will be

contacted when students are persistently out of uniform. If your child does not have an item of uniform, please

provide a signed note of explanation - this will enable them to get a uniform pass for the day.

Uniform can be purchased from Beleza store located at 107 Ryrie Street – it is open from 9am to

4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Molly Stephens

Sales Agent

ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE IF YOU

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