Newsletter 39 8th december 2015

Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

Tuesday 8th December Activities week

Grade 6 to Yr 7 Orientation Day (no normal classes)

Wednesday 9th December

Activities week Year 12 Graduation: Capri

Receptions 6pm

Thursday 10th December Activities week

Friday 11th December

Adventure Park Excursion

Monday 14th December Activities week

Tuesday 15th December

Activities week

Wednesday 16th December Activities week

Thursday 17th December

Activities week

Friday 18th December Last Day

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TUESDAY 1st December 2015 ISSUE: 38

Coming Events

College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders: President: Yvette Ramsay Mitchell Allen Toby France

Vice President: Vidas Kymantas Amanda Clydesdale Bailee Jones

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: 0416 907 351

YR 12 GRADUATION: Wed, 9th Dec AWARDS CEREMONY: Tue, 15th Dec

2015 Term Dates Term 4: 5 October to 18 December 2:30pm finish

2016 Term Dates Term 1: 27 January (school teachers start) to 24 March * 28 January (students start) Term 2: 11 April to 24 June Term 3: 11 July to 16 September Term 4: 3 October to 20 December

End of Year Activities Weeks: The End of Year Activities Weeks will run from Monday 7th to Friday 18th of December. During this time, students will not be in their regular classes. Instead they will select from a variety of school based activities. Students who are attending Adventure Park should return their permission note and payment by Wednesday the 9th of December. Please note that students are to wear FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM during activities weeks with the exception being the Adventure Park Excursion.

2016 Important Dates:

Booklists: Booklists collection will be at the Geelong Showgrounds from the Cattle Pavilion, St Albans Road. Between 9am and 5pm on Monday 18th January, Tuesday 19th January and Wednesday 20th January 2016. If you are unable to collect on these days, please contact Campion Education: 1300 433 982 Newcomb Secondary College DEC/JAN OFFICE HOURS Mon 07/12-Thu 17/12 Normal office hours 8:30am-4:30pm Fri 18/12/2015 8:30am-12:00 (CLOSED LUNCH) reopen 1:30pm– 2:30pm only Mon 21/12/2015 Thurs 21/01/2106 CLOSED for Christmas holidays Fri 22/01/2016 Office REOPEN 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon 25/01/2016 CLOSED Tues 26/01/2016 PUBLIC HOLIDAY Wed 27/01/2016 Office open 8:30am - 4:30pm (Teachers return) Thurs 28/01/2016 All students return

End of Year Reports: Teachers are currently finalising student reports. Parents and students will be able to access reports as a PDF via the Xuno portal from Thursday 17th of December. Xuno can be accessed via any device with internet access including computer, tablets and phones. If you need a reminder about your Xuno login details please contact Mr Stephen Bath at the College.

Important Dates: All students and families are reminded of a few important events happening over the next few weeks: Year 12 Graduation Wednesday 9th of December—Capri Reception Nth Geelong College Council Thursday 10th of December Adventure Park Excursion Friday 11th of December College Awards Night Tuesday 15th of December, 7pm —GPAC Final Day 2015 Friday 18th of December, 2.30pm Commencement of 2016 school Year: All students will commence on Thursday 28th of January 2016 Year 12 Notebook Returns Any Year 12 student still holding a school owned Dell notebook computer will have a charge of $704.50 added to their school account. To avoid this charge you must return the Dell computer, charger and black carry case immediately to Mr Bath. 2016 Student Computers Our school website has been updated to show our latest JB Portal computers for purchase by parents. All Newcomb Secondary College students will be expected to have their own computer device for use at school from 2016 onwards. Go to - http://www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au/Computers/student-computers to get full details.

Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal Mr Shane Elevato, Assistant Principal

Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal

Activities Week

Tough negotiations with Mr McNaught to

save Monopoly money to buy hotels for

properties or maybe to get the Top Hat out

of Jail.

Will the winner be red or yellow? Or

maybe just an interesting pattern

Intense concentration, playing being the

hero and saving the world.

BIKE TOUR 2015 Tour de Alpine

Well we’re home! 43 students, 9 staff, 5 days, 322km, 2 states, 10 punctures, 1 stack! This year, we added a 4th Tour location, heading to the High Country in what we named “Tour de Alpine”. Wangaratta to Myrtleford, Bright, Mongans Bridge, Tallangatta and Albury. The Tour was simply amazing. The scenery was spectacular, the roads were excellent, we had hardly any traffic to contend with and we stayed in some beautiful locations. Some of the highlights were: the view from the top of Mt Buffalo and Tawonga gap (on the way to Mt Beauty), both of which were the rewards for two of the most significant hill climbs we have had on any Bike Tour; the food was

awesome (and plentiful), and the standard of slice along the way was fantastic; the countryside around the Hume Dam leading to Albury on our last day; and Mongans Bridge campsite positioned idyllically beside the Kiewa River. A few less flies would have been nice! The staff were really pleased with the way students embraced the Tour and op-erated as a group on what was a very tiring but rewarding week.

Glenn Unmack – on behalf of the Bike Tour Staff.

YEAR 7 ORIENTATION DAY Orientation is a fantastic day for staff at Newcomb Secondary College. We were looking forward to meeting our Class of 2016. It is an exciting day for Grade 6 students who meet many new faces and experience a taste of their new secondary school. This Year’s Orientation Day was a great success. Students started the day by meeting the College Principal, Mr Honeywell, in the Language Centre. They then worked with English and Indonesian staff until recess, meeting their class mates and learning their names. During recess students explored the school grounds and made new friends.

The next classes were Art and Technology where students participated in a selection of Drama, Metal, Food and Art. By the end of lunch students could confidently find their way around the school. The afternoon started with a focus on healthy living with a range of games organised by our Physical Education staff. It was then off to Maths and Science. Our busy day ended with a Year Level Assembly.

ORIENTATION DAY: IN THE CLASSROOM This morning, 71 and 72 spent time with their 2016 EASE teachers, getting to know each other with games and activities. 73 went to Indonesian before all three classes went to the library to complete a reading survey and questionnaire to give

their EASE teachers some ideas about our new students' skills, likes and interests. The students found their favourite book in the library and photocopied the cover, to display on their reader's notebooks. They are now all ready to start their reading program in 2016.

During much of period 4, you could hear a watch tick, such was the

concentration on the task of painting ‘Sponge Bob Santa’. 73 took

on the task of being a painter just like their expert Mr Davis. 73

were really accurate in their painting and super engaged in being

their best.

Students mixed secondary and tertiary colours as part of

painting their ‘Sponge Bob’ Christmas card. With assistance of

Mrs Mahr, Mrs Kestle and Mr Kellett once they settled into the

task they chatted quietly about their lives with new friends.

All ‘new Year 7 students’ arrived at the hall after lunch to

participate in a 50 minute Physical

Education session with Mr. Currie, Mr.

Unmack and Mr. George. Given the

temperature had risen to the mid 30’s,

the aim was to give students an insight into the core values of the schools Physical Education

program such as participation, enjoyment and teamwork rather than ask them to over-exert

themselves physically!! The 3 year 7 2016 classes were able to interact with other students

in a meaningful where they focussed upon strategy, ideas and co-operation in a series of

minor games such as ‘Sprouts’ and ‘Statues’. It was great to see that all students developed

their relationships with each other and staff alike and can now look forward to being a

participant in our program next year.

VCAL 2016 As part of our orientation program for year 10s heading into year 11 next year, our future VCAL students under-took an integrated project that required them to design, market, construct and cook a pizza. Six pizzas were pro-duced and judged and the winner was the 'Dibeatus' which was half dinner, half dessert. Well done guys.

In My Classes

YEAR 9 HOME ECO The Year 9 Home Economics class has been cooking up a storm of

delicious delights this semester. Their recipes have been collected and

used to create a cookbook for the students to take home.

Thank you to Mr Cantone for putting a fabulous year 9 cookbook

together this semester.

Music News

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Music Department Calendar

Week 10 Activities week – no band rehearsals Week 11 Monday December 14th 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 15th

AWARDS NIGHT AT GEELONG PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE. Senior Concert Band, Blues’n Jazz & Cold Fusion

BE AT SCHOOL BY 5.00 PM in Concert Band Uniform – bring Jazz Band Uniform

DEPART SCHOOL AT 5.20 PM RETURN 9.00 PM

ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS AUSTRALIA

Living with or at risk of anaphylaxis is not easy. It helps to have someone you can trust to provide you with information and advice. Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is a fantastic resource, providing practical support, easy to understand ad-vice and ongoing fundraising and awareness campaigns. Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia was founded in 1993 and today it’s Australia’s only national support organisation for those with severe allergy. The A&AA website helps to sort allergy fact from fiction, provides the latest anaphylaxis news and keeps you informed about upcoming events. You’ll also find:

Food alerts with allergen updates

eTraining for schools and childcare centres

Emergency action plans to download and share An online store with food preparation tools and recipes

The aim of A&AA is to help bridge the gap between patients and health professionals. As well as the extensive information on its website, A&AA provides extra support to members. This includes being kept up to date with the language of allergy and helping you improve your communication with your circle of care including your family, friends, school, work, restau-rants, health professionals and more. If you become a member, you’ll receive a membership kit to help you make this start in dealing with your allergy, as well as receive an ongoing 20% discount on all of A&AA’s resources. So if you or a loved one are living with severe allergy, this is something you could consider.

Has your child missed vaccines at school this year??

Boostrix (diphtheria, tetanus & whooping cough), Chickenpox and HPV (human papilloma virus) will not be offered to your child again at Newcomb Secondary so please catch up any missed school vaccines through Barwon Health Immunisation. From 2016 only Year 7 Immunisations will be held at the school. Ph. 42156963 or Your GP.

Breakfast / Recess

Daily Specials – All $5.00

Hot Food

Sandwiches, Rolls & Wraps

Drinks

2015 NEWCOMB SECONDARY MAGAZINE

Are you interested in purchasing a printed copy of the 2015 College magazine?

This year’s magazine will cost approximately $15 each

If you are interested, please contact the College office by Monday 14th December

phone: 52481400 or

email: [email protected]

STUDENT ABSENCES Parents and Guardians are required to provide an explanation for their child’s absences. This can be done by:

Telephone the College on 5248 1400

Send an SMS text message or reply to our absence line 0416 907 351. Please put Student Name, Home Group and Reason for Absence in the text message.

Write a note in the Student Organiser or a separate note to present the next morning to the PASS Booth. Records can then be amended. In all instances the College requires the following information: Child’s name. Home Group or Year level. Date absent. Reason for absence. Parent/guardian signature (when written).

New College soft shell Jacket The new College soft shell jacket, available now from Beleza School Uniforms, 107 Ryrie Street, ph.: 5221 8545. Priced at $75.

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/Group Excursion Date Cost

Permission Slips & Payment

Due

Yr 7, 8 & 9 Adventure Park Friday 11th December $25

Monday 7th December

Key Dates for Senior Students: Term 4, 2015

It is important that all families are aware of important dates for the senior students. These are shown below, please don’t hesitate to contact me for more information.

Year 12 Graduation Wednesday, 9th December (Capri

Receptions)

Publishing of VCAA results Monday, 14th December (Week 11)

Change of VTAC preferences Monday, 14th December –

Thursday, 17th December (Week 11)

Dear Parents, Friends and Students

You are invited to attend the Newcomb Secondary College 2015

Awards Evening. The evening celebrates student success and effort

in study, sport, music and citizenship. It would be great if you

would come along and be part of the evening.

When: Tuesday, 15th December, 7pm – 8.30pm

Where: Geelong Performing Arts Centre

Cost: Admission is free

Newcomb Secondary College is hosting a Bethany Giving Tree again this year to help support the annual appeal that helps families across Geelong. We ask you to please bring an unwrapped present to leave under our tree in the front entry to the office area. Bethany will collect these gifts and allocate them to suitable recipients who would otherwise miss out on a Christmas present.

The BayFM Bethany Giving Tree Appeal has been successfully spreading Christmas cheer for the past 15 years, col-lecting presents from generous individuals, businesses & community groups and distributing them to those in need via local welfare agencies across Geelong. This year the appeal will run from Friday 13 November and finish on Friday 11 December and we encourage people to leave their presents early so we can distribute to families in need before Christmas. So when you’re writing that list of what to buy for the family, add an extra name to your list and put a smile a child’s face this Christmas. Thank you and we hope you have a happy Christmas - from all at BayFM and Bethany. Source: http://www.bayfm.com.au/2015-10-23-02-19-30/bethany-giving-tree-appeal Giving Tree Appeal

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