newsletter 35 4th november 2014
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Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter
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Coming Events
Wednesday, 5th November
VCE Exams.
Thursday, 6th November
VCE Exams.
Hands on Learning: Surfing.
Friday, 7th November
On 2 Wheels Ride Out P3-lunch
VCE Exams
Monday, 10th November
Year 10 Reach Workshop
1st Session 9.00am to 10.30am
2nd Session 11.00am to 12.30pm
VCE Exams
Year 11 Exams
Tuesday, 11th November
College Assembly
Remembrance Day
Hand On Learning—Surfing
VCE Exams
Year 11 Exams
Wednesday, 12th November
Hands On Learning—Surfing
Music Concert 7.30pm in the Hall
VCE Exams
Year 11 Exams
SCHOOL LEADERS 2015
Congratulations to our new school leaders for the coming year: Mitchell A and
Amanda C are the School Captains and Toby F and Bailee J are the Vice Captains.
These young people have gone through a process which involved giving a speech to
their peers, voting by both students and staff and an interview. On Monday of next
week our 2015 school leaders will attend the Halogen Leadership Conference and
on Tuesday conduct their first official function of organising and conducting the
Remembrance Ceremony for the College.
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 expectation 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.
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: 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: [email protected] Website: www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au SMS student absences: 0434 728 159
LIONS YOUTH OF THE YEAR
Whilst the rest of the school celebrated Geelong Cup Day Holiday
two of our Year 11 students were being interviewed by and
presenting speeches to the Portarlington Lions Club. Monica G and
Jacob R were both interviewed about their experiences, interests
and thoughts on pertinent issues by a panel of judges representing
the Lions Club in the afternoon.
They then had to return that evening with their families to present
speeches to an audience of Lions Club members.
For his 5 minute prepared speech Jacob spoke passionately about
the importance of school music programs and how Newcomb
Secondary College’s music program has helped his recovery from
his back injury earlier this year. Monica spoke about anxiety and
fear and how we should not let them rule our lives. Her 5 minute
prepared speech concluded with the tagline “2 minutes of
discomfort is better than a
lifetime of regret”.
Monica and Jacob also had to deliver 2 impromptu speeches. On the topics
“What is the greatest issue facing Australian youth today?” and “Is Australia
fulfilling its international obligations regarding asylum seekers?” Impromptu
speeches are extremely challenging and both students performed admirably
with no more than a few hasty seconds to collect their thoughts.
The evening concluded with Jacob R winning the overall Youth of the Year
for the club and continuing onto the next round, the regional Youth of the
Year. Monica received the best speaker award and many pats on the back
from Lions Club members who were moved by her speech.
Both students showed enormous confidence and initiative in participating in
this event and are to be commended.
Jeremy Sinclair
VCAA END OF YEAR EXAMS
The end of year examination process is now in full swing and students should be commended for
how they are tackling this potentially challenging time. All have presented positively, on time and
with the required materials for each assessment.
For most subject areas, the final examinations contribute between 30 and 50 percent of the
student’s overall class score. It is therefore essential that students do give themselves maximum
opportunity to succeed here, and this may entail making short-term sacrifices to casual work
commitments outside of school and the minimizing of social distractions (and yes, that does include
Facebook…).
Even though most of the hard work has been done to date, with the coursework having been steadily completed
across the school year, students are still able to intelligently and pragmatically prepare for these assessments.
Students are encouraged to continue revising their class notes (alone or with peers), attempt additional practice
exams from the VCAA site and reading through the Assessment Reports, and most importantly, should still be seeking
the advice and support of their teachers through the remainder of the examination period.
More information about the exam conditions and schedule can be found on the VCAA website:
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au
Please do not hesitate to contact me at any point in time for clarification around these matters.
James Murphy
Leader for Senior Years
JUNIOR MUSIC CAMP
Last week 35 students along with Mrs Stabryla, Mr Crowther and Mrs Bourke
attended a three day music camp at Aireys Inlet. The camp was a great success
with all the students making excellent progress in further developing their
performance skills on their musical instrument.
The overall performance standard of the Year 7/8 combined band improved
immensely. The weather was kind to us and enabled us to go on one bush
walk and have fun outside on the ropes course, huge flying swing and treasure
hunt.
Party night saw some fantastic dancers and a variety of fancy pyjamas. Sincere
thanks to Julie Killey who did all of the food organisation, cooking and buying
and to TinaTerrill and Linda Polwarth for their assistance.
Congratulations to all the students who participated in this camp for your
excellent co-operation.
Cheryl Stabryla
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 close Wednesday, 3rd December.
If extra tickets are required please see
Mr Sinclair ASAP.
CASUAL DRESS DAY On Thursday, 23rd October the SRC and School
Captains, along with great support from our school
community, held a casual dress day for the causes of
State Schools Relief Fund and the Cassels Family
Support Fund.
Alexandra, one of our School Captains suggested the
Cassel Family was a very worthy cause along with
members of SRC.
The Cassel family was affected by fire destroying their
family home in Newcomb and the tragic loss of their
son Dimi. We extend our condolences to their family.
If you would like to donate to the Cassel Family
Support Fund you can go to the local Bendigo Bank
branch for more details.
The State School Relief Fund is a support group for
state school students – many Newcomb Secondary
College students have benefited from their generous
contributions to student uniforms, books, equipment
and accounts.
Thank you to all who contributed with over $150
going towards both funds. Funds were not as high as
hoped, but was still an amazing effort by all involved.
Thanks to all the students and staff who donated.
Mr Kellett
Year/
Group Excursion Date Cost
Permission Slips &
Payment Due Back
School Leaders
National Young Leaders Day—Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Monday 10th November Nil Friday 7th Nov
Year 7-11 Launch of “Our Town’s Ice Fight”
The Pier Geelong Waterfront Friday 14th November Nil Monday 10th Nov
Year 9 Year 9 Deakin University Camp Monday, 17th November to
18th November No cost
Various Hands on Learning, Surfing Thursday, 6th November
Year 7-12 Bike Tour 2014 – Tour de Otways
TRAINING DATES Sunday 19th October
Sunday 2nd November
Sunday 16th November
Thursday 27th November
Year 7-12 Bike Tour 214 – Tour de Otways Monday 1st December –
Friday 5th December $220 CLOSED
Year 12 Graduation Ceremony & Optional Dinner Wednesday 10th December $55 Wednesday 3rd Dec
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 9 DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CAMP
When: Monday 17th – Tuesday, 18th November
Time: Leave NSC at 8.45am Monday – return to NSC at around 4.30pm Tuesday
Where: Deakin University, Burwood Campus, Melbourne
Cost: NO cost to the students, all meals provided
What: Main focus is to make a short film in your group. Other activities include
games, workshops, tour of university campus, talk about possible careers after school.
All parents are invited to share in the celebrations on the second day. If you are interested in
coming down to see the university and see what camp has entailed, please contact me at the school in the next
week. Deakin University will provide transport if needed.
Lunch on both days is provided free of charge and dinner on Monday night (pizza) is included. There is no need for
students to bring any money. Students must bring a sleeping bag and pillow and a towel. A list will be handed out
closer to the camp.
A meeting for all students will be held in the coming weeks to sort groups and sleeping arrangements. Please contact
me at the school if you have any questions.
Ms Vinnicombe (Year 9 and 10 Leader)
HEAD LICE We have had a number of Head Lice cases
recently.
Please make sure you check hair regularly and if
so treat hair thoroughly before
returning to school.
FAMILY ACCOUNTS Thank you to all the families who have paid
their family account up to date.
There are a small number of families still with outstanding
essential charges that are now overdue. Prompt payment would
be much appreciated.
GROUP 71 EXPERIENCED PUPPETS, OUTER SPACE AND
THEIR VERSION OF “THE MATRIX”
Monday 20th October, group 71 travelled to Melbourne to view a puppet play from London at the Victorian Arts
Centre.
At 8am we all assembled at South Geelong Station to travel to Southern Cross station where we then caught a
connecting train to Flinders Street Station. From there we took the short walk along St Kilda Road to the Art Gallery
to see the British puppet show.
No Punch & Judy - just Keppler and Tomasina – a tragic love story to the stars and back entitled “Something Very
Far Away” (a show that has won theatre awards). The students saw how you put together an animated movie – with
4 cameras, musician/sound technician, video editor and 4 puppeteers. Plus the script, sets and puppets to make the
movie. This is something they may use in their performance for the Prep/Grades 1 + 2 students Christmas show later
this year.
Lunch came early as the show was shorter than expectected so we headed towards Federation Square. Along the
way the students were fortunate to see some Street Art in Hoisery Lane then onto Melbourne Information Centre in
Federation Square (“Fed. Square”) and the Australian Art Gallery (where VCE work is displayed for 3 months a year).
Most of these places are FREE and well worth a trip to see in the holidays.
Whilst walking around “Fed. Square”, we went to ACMI (the Australian Centre for the Moving Image) and dabbled in
the many and varied activities to do with computer games, “The Matrix” cube, cinema, animation and television for
FREE!
We made it back via a tram to Southern Cross station to board the Waurn Ponds train at 2.40pm. Students also had
the opportunity to shop at Southern Cross (the old DFO).
Thanks to the parents for their prompt picking up and dropping off of the students. Big thank you to those that
helped supervise on the day - Mrs Hoddinott, Mrs George and Mrs Jones and thanks to the really well behaved
students of 71. Drama.
Mr Kellett, Drama Teacher.
YEAR 11 ARRANGEMENTS FOR END OF CLASSES 2014
Please note the final week’s of school are summarised as follows:
Last day of classes (not last day of term): Friday, 7th November
All students are expected to be at school and in class until the last day of classes.
Lockers MUST be cleaned out by this date.
Year 11 Exams: Monday, 10th November up to and including Friday, 14th November.
There will be no Year 11 classes for this week.
Orientation Week: Monday, 17th November to Friday, 21st November.
Full school uniform must be worn while attending school during Exams and Orientation Week.
COMPULSARY ATTENDANCE
Students will have lessons over the week for each of their subjects chosen for next year. At this time, organisational
matters and requirements for the following year will be discussed.
More importantly students will commence 2015 subject work. This is to ensure that our Year 12 students
are given the best possible opportunity to excel in 2015.
This work will not be repeated at the start of next year so it is critical that all students attend and
make the most out of this week.
Students will be given a copy of their program for the day. Any students who are absent can collect
their copy from Mr Wight or Ms Smith.
James Murphy
Senior Years Co-ordinator.
PROVIDING A COMPUTER FOR YOUR STUDENTS
Educational studies have shown that students benefit greatly from having access
to their own computer device that they can use in classes at school when
needed as well as taking the device home to continue study and homework
tasks. Computers are not intended to replace a pen and paper but rather be
used as tool to give more opportunities to complete school work in different
ways. While it is hoped that all students will eventually have their own computer
we understand that this may not be possible for all families so we encourage you
to contact the school if you want more information.
We would like all students to be able to access their own computer device to
ensure they are able to take advantage of the many learning opportunities open to them in today's digital world. To keep
up with the latest technology and the best prices for our families we have negotiated a special package price for new
student computers.
We are happy to announce that three devices are now available for sale via our online JB Education portal.
Entry Level Laptop:
Lenovo 11e - this is a rugged student friendly model with a solid state memory and a slim design with great new
features.
Everyday Student Model:
Lenovo 11e Yoga - a touch screen model with a flip screen that becomes a tablet-like device.
High Performance:
Lenovo 10" Tablet - Great portability and fast processor speed in a highly portable tablet.
All of these devices will come with the eduStar software image which includes over 48 educational software titles.
These models are being made available specially through JB education and will not be available in shops.
The specially priced packages include a 3 year Warranty, a carry bag and have extra options available to suit your
needs.
Different payment options are also available.
How to Get Started
1. Click on the BYOD Solutions picture above or got to http://www.jbeducation.com.au/byod
2. Enter our school Code NEWSC2015
3. Follow each step, completing information as you go.
4. After your order is placed you will receive a confirmation and the device will be delivered to the school to be set up.
If you are having problems please feel free to contact Mr Stephen Bath at the school .
Other Options for Providing a Computer for Your Students
There are three options open to our students in 2015 –
1. Purchase a new Lenovo device through our JB Education Portal. Once fully paid for there is no more to pay and
you own the device outright. All computers come with the eduStar software package of over 48 titles
including Microsoft Office and virus protection, a three year warranty and bag.
2. Bring your own device. (BYOD) If you already have a notebook/netbook computer or tablet that is not more
than three years old you can bring it in to check that it will be suitable to use at school. After discussion with our IT
support staff it may be possible to network the computer to access school drives and Internet. Some software may also
be available for student use depending on the device.
3. Use school supplied notebooks in classroom trolleys or desktop computers in classrooms. These computers will
be limited to classroom use and will not be available to take home. School supplied computers may not be available in
classrooms your student is in and may not be available if booked by another class.
CANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTER
Wednesday 5th
November
Thursday 6th
November
Friday 7th
November
Monday 10th
November
Tuesday 11th
November
HELP NEEDED Kate Hodgson Mary Leitch HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED
Wednesday 12th
November
Thursday 13th
November
Friday 14th
November
Monday 17th
November
Tuesday 18th
November
Leanne Kvaternik HELP NEEDED Rita Gilbert HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED
Molly Stephens
Sales Agent
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