Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

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Coming Events

Wednesday, 12th November

Hands On Learning—Surfing

Music Concert 7.30pm in the Hall

VCE Exams

Year 11 Exams

Thursday, 13th November

Year level Assembly

Hand On Learning—Northern Bay

VCE Exams

Year 11 Exams

Friday, 14th November

Our Town Ice Fight Periods 5 & 6

Mountain Bike Excursion

VCE Exams

Year 11 Exams

Sunday, 16th November

Bike Tour Training

Monday, 17th November

Deakin Year 9 Camp

VCE Exams

Year 11 Orientation Week

Tuesday, 18th November

Deakin Year 9 Camp

VCE Exam

Year 11 Orientation Week

Wednesday, 19th November

Year 9 & 10 Outdoor Ed Surfing

VCE Exams

Year 11 Orientation Week

REMEMBRANCE DAY

Today our staff & students will take a minutes silence in recognition for

Remembrance Day. Our SRC members have been selling Poppies & Wrist

Bands to help raise money for the RSL - Returned Service Men & Women's

League.

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.

MUSIC CONCERT

A reminder to all music students from Year 7 to 12 that the Music Concert

is this Wednesday evening. Students are to be at school by 6.40pm for a

7.30pm concert start.

Please ensure that you bring your family members and friends to the

concert. Please hand items for the raffle and raffle tickets to Mrs Stabryla by

tomorrow. There are still a large number of students who have not bought

something for the raffle or returned tickets.

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: newcomb.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au SMS student absences: 0434 728 159

BIKE TOUR 2014 — TOUR DE OTWAYS

Less than 3 weeks away! The following is a “final letter”/checklist for all families.

$$ - Payment for Bike Tour. Please make sure you have completed the payment for Bike Tour within the

next couple of weeks. Just a reminder that the total for 2014 is $220. (Bike hire is/was a separate amount to

this) Please don’t leave the final payments to the few days before we leave.

$$ - Family accounts – Also, a reminder that families must also have their family account up to date for

students to be able to go on tour.

Equipment – The equipment list is on the Bike Tour Facebook page. A hard copy of the equipment list is

available from the M11 staff room (please see Mr Unmack).

Training – The final weekend training ride is this weekend – Sunday, 16th November. I was a little out on the

times last week and asked you all to come half an hour early!! Please arrange to arrive at the hall at 8.30am for

a 9.00am departure. We have our last official training ride on Thursday, 27th November during school time.

This will be from morning recess to 3.15pm. Students will need to bring lunch for this ride – a support vehicle

will accompany us.

Final Letter - Please make sure your child accesses the “final letter”

running through the important last minute organisational details of the

tour. It will be distributed at a final Bike Tour Meeting early next week

and will also be posted on the Bike Tour Facebook page.

Not many sleeps now!

Regards –

Mr Glenn Unmack,

On behalf of the Bike Tour team.

YEAR 11 ARRANGEMENTS FOR END OF CLASSES 2014

Please note the final week of school for year 11 students is summarised as follows:

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.

COMPULSORY 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.

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

Next week, 17th – 18th November, our year 9 students who have selected to participate in the

Deakin residential camp will head off to Melbourne for two days and one night. They will

experience university life first hand, staying in the student residences and working with

students who are now studying at university. Our students will work with the Deakin film

students and learn the art of film making and directing.

The students have chosen their groups for activities and accommodation. They MUST collect an information package

from me or Mr McCurry, in the Language Centre. This will tell you what to pack and it is important that you follow

this list and not leave anything out – or add extras.

All meals are provided. However, there are no snacks included so it is advised that you bring a small bag of snacks

such as muesli bars, fruit and nuts. Please do not bring bottles of soft drink. There are coin operated machines

should you wish to purchase a drink while you are there. You may wish to bring some loose change for this – please

be aware that there will not be anywhere for you to change money.

Behaviour: as with all camps and excursions, we expect the best from our students and we expect them to

represent Newcomb Secondary College at the highest standard. We are generally not disappointed. Last year, our

students behaved exceptionally well and were a credit to themselves and the school, and we expect the same this

year. However, we have no capacity to look after students who choose to disregard the rules and expectations of us

and the university and in the unlikely event that this might occur, parents may be contacted to collect their child

from the camp at any time.

We look forward to a successful camp and the college would like to extend our thanks to Kerry Tucker and Belinda

Lees and the Deakin University staff and students for providing us with these excellent opportunities.

Please contact me or Mr McCurry if you have any questions.

Lisa Vinnicombe (Year 9 and 10 Leader)

Year/

Group Excursion Date Cost Permission Slips &

Payment Due

Year 7-11 Launch of "Our Town's Ice Fight"

The Pier Geelong Waterfront Friday, 14th November

Nil CLOSED

Year 9 Year 9 Deakin University Camp Monday, 17th Nov to 18th

Nil

Year 7 - 12 Bike Tour 2014 - Tour de Otways Sunday, 16th November

TRAINING DATES Thursday, 27th November

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

Friday, 21st November

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

Year 12 Graduation Ceremony & Optional

Dinner Wed 10th December $55

Wednesday, 3rd

Dec

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.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

In Australia Remembrance Day is dedicated to

Australians who died as a result of war,

particularly from World War I onwards.

A minute of silence is dedicated to the deceased,

especially for soldiers who died fighting to protect

the nation.

Remembrance Day is annually observed on

November 11 although it is not a public holiday.

Red poppies are worn on blazers, shirts, jumpers

and other items of clothing on Remembrance Day

to remember those who died during a war.

Poppies were among the first plants that came

from the battlefields of northern France and

Belgium during World War I.

Some people believed

the popular myth that

poppies were rich in

their redness because

they blossomed from

grounds that were

saturated with soldiers’

blood.

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.

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

c h a r g e s t h a t a r e n o w

overdue. Prompt payment would be

much appreciated.

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 12th

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Monday 17th

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Leanne Kvaternik HELP NEEDED Rita Gilbert HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

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Monday 24th

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Tuesday 25th

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Rebecca Costa Rose Horton HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED HELP NEEDED

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