Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter FROM THE PRINCIPAL T FROM THE PRINCIPAL T FROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM EAM EAM TUESDAY 16th September 2014 ISSUE: 30 Coming Events Thursday 18th September School Council Meeting Friday 19th September WMR: Athletics Last day of term 3 Students finish at 12.36pm Monday 6th October Start of term 4 College Assembly Wednesday 8th October Outdoor Ed Sailing School Thursday 9th October Year level Assembly Outdoor Ed Sailing School Friday 10th October Outdoor Ed Sailing School Thursday 16th October BYOD Information Evening 5.00pm - 6.00pm COLLEGE COUNCIL The September meeting of the Newcomb Secondary College Council will take place this Thursday evening in the Language Centre. END OF TERM As part of the agreed time in lieu for Parent Teacher Student Interviews that have taken place earlier this term, the College term will finish at 12.36pm on Friday, 19th September. INTERIM REPORTS Interim reports will soon be mailed home – please spend some time reading and discussing the report with your child. These discussions show students that the significant adults in their lives will follow their progress with interest and are powerful in helping students to focus on their learning and to set goals for improvement. 2014 NAPLAN RESULTS FOR YEAR 7 and 9 STUDENTS Those students who sat the NAPLAN testing earlier this year, in both Years 7 & 9 will receive the individual reporting sheet with their interim report. Please read this carefully and if you have any questions please contact your young person's Mathematics or English teacher. R U OK? DAY Last Thursday, September 11 TH Newcomb Secondary College celebrated ‘R U OK? Day’. Thanks to the SRC and the Student Wellbeing Team for the great work they did to make it a successful mental health awareness raising event. 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 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
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Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter
FROM THE PRINCIPAL TFROM THE PRINCIPAL TFROM THE PRINCIPAL TEAM EAM EAM TUESDAY 16th September 2014 ISSUE: 30
Coming Events
Thursday 18th September
School Council Meeting
Friday 19th September
WMR: Athletics
Last day of term 3
Students finish at 12.36pm
Monday 6th October
Start of term 4
College Assembly
Wednesday 8th October
Outdoor Ed Sailing School
Thursday 9th October
Year level Assembly
Outdoor Ed Sailing School
Friday 10th October
Outdoor Ed Sailing School
Thursday 16th October
BYOD Information Evening 5.00pm -
6.00pm
COLLEGE COUNCIL
The September meeting of the Newcomb Secondary College Council will
take place this Thursday evening in the Language Centre.
END OF TERM
As part of the agreed time in lieu for Parent Teacher Student Interviews that
have taken place earlier this term, the College term will finish at 12.36pm on
Friday, 19th September.
INTERIM REPORTS
Interim reports will soon be mailed home – please spend some time reading
and discussing the report with your child.
These discussions show students that the significant adults in their lives will
follow their progress with interest and are powerful in helping students to
focus on their learning and to set goals for improvement.
2014 NAPLAN RESULTS FOR YEAR 7 and 9 STUDENTS
Those students who sat the NAPLAN testing earlier this year, in both Years
7 & 9 will receive the individual reporting sheet with their interim report.
Please read this carefully and if you have any questions please contact your
young person's Mathematics or English teacher.
R U OK? DAY
Last Thursday, September 11TH Newcomb Secondary College celebrated
‘R U OK? Day’.
Thanks to the SRC and the Student Wellbeing Team for the great work they
did to make it a successful mental health awareness raising event.
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
Leanne Kvaternik Donna D’Elle Rita Gilbert HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED
Year/
Group Excursion Date Cost Permission Slips &
BLUE - OPTIONAL YELLOW - ESSENTIAL Payment Due Back
Year 7-12 Junior Music Camp at Aireys Inlet Monday 27th – Wednesday
29th October $145 Monday 6th Oct
Year 9 &
10
On 2 Wheels Ride Out 3, Gardens/
Rippleside Friday 24th October
Permission/Payment
already made
Year 9 &
10
On 2 Wheels Ride Out MTB, You
Yangs Friday 7th November
Permission/Payment
already made
Year 9 &
10
On 2 Wheels Ride Out BMX, Grinter
Reserve Tuesday 18th November
Permission/Payment
already made
Year 9 &
10
Track Session, Geelong West
Veledrome TBA
Permission/Payment
already made
Year 9 &
10
On 2 Wheels, Local Primary School
Excursion TBA
Permission/Payment
already made
Year 9 –
12
Jazz Band Competition, Geelong
Show Thursday 16th October $6 Monday 13th Oct
Year 7 71 Drama "Something Very Far Away"
Arts Centre Melbourne Monday 20th October nil Tuesday 14th Oct
Year 9 &
10 Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Friday 24th October $25 Friday 17th Oct
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
Year 12 Graduation Ceremony & Optional Dinner Wed 10th December TBA TBA
SCHOOL EXCURSIONS AND REMINDERS
2014 SCHOOL MAGAZINE COVER COMPETITION We are running a competition to find the best design for our 2014 College Magazine. Students have been asked to
draw, sketch, paint or photograph their ideas for our front and back cover designs and hand them in for judging. A
panel will decide the best design and the winner will receive their magazine free of charge as well as a prize. The
winning designer will also be given a profile inside the magazine to recognise their contribution. The design entry has
been extended to Friday 10th October to give time during the holidays to work on submissions. See Mr Bath for
more details.
YEAR 12 COMPUTERS TO BE RETURNED All Year 12 students who have a school owned Dell notebook will need to return these to our IT department before
leaving school. This includes 1 x Dell Notebook Computer, 1 x Power Supply/Charger and 1 x Carry
Case. If this equipment is not being used right now please organise for it’s return as soon as possible
so we can check items off our list and clear students for exit. See Mr Bath for more details.
STUDENT BYOD COMPUTER INFORMATION SESSION All families are invited to our Bring Your Own Device computer information session to be held in the school Learning
Resource Centre on October 16th from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Come along to see and try our new student
computers before having the opportunity to put in your order online. For more details refer to the flyer in this
newsletter, or see Mr Bath. more details.
HEALTH HAPPENINGS
They’re back…
Head lice are common in school-aged children and are the most adaptable of creatures. They have survived living solely on
humans for 10 000 years. You may be reassured to know that they are commonly found in places other than Newcomb
Secondary College.
Some of the reasons they have survived for as long as they have are:
The six legs of a louse end in a claw, allowing them to grip the hair.
They detect vibration and can hide - (conditioner will help fix this problem)
Head lice can ‘hold’ their breath for 20 mins – looking like they are dead.
The eggs are attached to the hair with a ‘glue’ like substance. Studies conducted on 45 different products to
dissolve the ‘glue’ showed nothing would dissolve it.
The good news…
We know where they live and we know how to find them.
If you follow these steps, once a week, the control of head lice in your home will be greatly improved.
Step1 Comb inexpensive hair conditioner on to dry, brushed (detangled) hair.
This makes it difficult for lice to grip the hair or run around;
Step 2 Wipe the conditioner from the comb onto a paper towel or tissue;
Step 3 Look on the tissue and on the comb for lice and eggs;
Step 4 If lice or eggs are found, the child should be treated;
Step 5 If the child has been treated recently and only hatched eggs are found,
you may not have to treat since the eggs could be from the old infection.
If your child has head lice – tell anyone who has had head to head contact with them and ask them to check their
family for head lice.
For the right advice on head lice please visit the website: www.health.vic.gov.au/headlice or phone 1300 651 160.
Sniff, Sniff!
Asthma and Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) in Spring.
During Spring time plants, grasses and trees release pollens into the air. As a result, students who are sensitive to pollen may
find their asthma and hay fever (allergic rhinitis) symptoms worsening. During days of windy conditions or during thunderstorms
more pollen is released into the air. When breathed in these tiny particles penetrate the lungs.
Hay fever is very common during spring and as a result of the strong association between asthma and hay fever, those with both
conditions will often experience increased asthma symptoms during this time.
Tips to help students reduce asthma and hay fever symptoms during spring:
Ensure your child’s School Asthma Action Plan is up to date and returned to the school as soon as possible
Ensure all asthma medication is sent to school with your child each day
Let the school know if your child has pollen as a trigger for asthma or hay fever
Encourage your child to be aware of their own symptoms and to seek assistance when needed
For more information on asthma and hay fever please contact The Asthma Foundation of Victoria. Or visit the website:
www.asthma.org.au Being allergy aware
An allergy is when the immune system reacts to substances (allergens) in the environment which are usually harmless (e.g. food
proteins, pollen, dust mites). Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction which is potentially life threatening. Anaphylaxis
is commonly caused by food allergies. Any food can cause an allergic reaction, however nine foods cause 90% of reactions in
Australia, these are: peanuts, tree nuts (e.g. hazelnut, cashew, almond), egg, cow’s milk, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish and sesame.
Other causes of anaphylaxis include: insect stings and bites, medications, latex and exercise. Anaphylaxis affects the whole body,
often within minutes of eating the food. Symptoms may include the rapid spreading of hives, swelling of the face, lips and eyes,
vomiting, wheezing, coughing and loss of consciousness. The most serious symptoms are breathing difficulties and/or a sudden
drop in blood pressure which can be life-threatening.
What can you do to help your child support a classmate who is at risk of anaphylaxis?
Talk to you child about not sharing food with other students
Talk to your child about washing hands before and after eating
Talk with your child about not teasing those with allergies and sticking up for them if others tease or
bully them
Talk to your child about the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and the importance of getting an adult’s help if they see anyone
with these symptoms.
For more information on allergies and anaphylaxis please visit the following websites: www.allergy.org.au or