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Executive Principal Brett Windsor presenting age championship medallions to Annabelle Furneaux, Emma Field, Jack de Kock & Tobias Furneaux.
Our Sponsors
We would like to thank all of our generous sponsors for their support throughout this year. With your continued generosity
and commitment we have been able to improve the educational opportunities available to students. We strongly encourage
our parents and the wider community to please support these wonderful local businesses that sponsor our school so well.
Neerim District Secondary College
News and Views April 5, 2019
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PO Box 18, Neerim South Vic 3831 Phone: (03) 5628 1455 Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.ndsc.vic.edu.au
Nam Nguyen
123 Main Road
Neerim South 3831
Dennis Bowen-Day, Director
115 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South
P: 03 5628 1493 M: 0418 526 701
Your local Real Estate Agents
Congratulations Kurnai!!
Executive Principal Brett Windsor presenting the House Swimming Trophy to Kurnai House Captains Pat & Charlotte Hoddinott.
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Dates to Remember
April Tuesday 23 First day of Term 2
May Thursday 2 Urbanknights - Shrine of Remembrance
Tuesday 21 Year 7 2020 Information Sessions - 4pm & 7pm
June Friday 7 Curriculum Planning Day - No students at school
August Monday 12 Curriculum Planning Day - No students at school
Calendar of Events
Principal’s Report
School Council
I would like to offer the
opportunity for any interested
parents to nominate for our school
council for 2019. We have two
unfilled vacancies and it would be
great to get a couple of new faces
on council.
If you are interested please call me on 56 281455.
Attendance
I was quite shocked to see the level of absenteeism for many
of our students for term 1. Whilst we have a number of
students with perfect attendance (well done to you 13
attendance champs), there are many that are below 90
percent. To clarify, 90 percent attendance equates to 20 days
off per year or a day off per fortnight. 80 percent attendance
equates to 40 days or a day off per week.
Research indicates that attendance levels have a direct
impact on learning outcomes and I strongly urge all students
to attend school every day unless it is otherwise not possible.
We are looking for parent support in encouraging that your
child attends school every day.
School Athletics
Our athletics sports were held this week and I was blown
away by the behaviour and spirit of our students. Everyone in
our community should be proud of the culture that exists in
this school. The students are so inclusive and supportive of
others and the leadership demonstrated by our house
leaders was awesome.
I have not witnessed the level of participation that existed in
any other school. It is a pleasure to behold.
China Trip
Our 5 students and 2 staff are safely on the plane and
heading to China for two weeks of engaging in the culture
and language of our Asian neighbour. It is a great opportunity
for them to experience a very different culture and to meet
students at our Sister School in Changshu. I know that they
will have an amazing experience.
Finally I want to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable term
break.
Brett Windsor
Executive Principal
Sponsor of the Week
Neerim South Timber &
Hardware
This week’s winner is Jackson Snelling
of year 8.
Congratulations Jackson, an iTunes voucher to the value
of $30 is on its’ way to you, courtesy of the Neerim
South Timber & Hardware.
To ensure that your child goes in the draw, just call the
Library on 5628 1455 and register the arrival of the
good news postcard at your home.
Term 2 starts on
TUESDAY 23 April.
Our Sponsors
A big thanks to all of our generous sponsors for their support throughout the year. Please support the wonderful local
businesses that sponsor our school so well.
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Neerim South Hotel
Bar | Bistro | Bottle Shop
91-109 Main Neerim Rd Neerim South
Ph: 5628 1431 Fax: 5628 1093
Neerim South Milk Bar and Takeaway 133 Main Neerim Rd Neerim South
Ph: 5628 1454
Cinema Arcade
Victoria Street
Warragul
Ph 5622 1399 Phone 5628 1513
129 Main Road, Neerim South 3831
147 Main Neerim Rd Neerim South VIC 3831
Ph 5628 1462
157 Main Road Neerim South
5628 1519
Good News Postcards
Congratulations to the following students who received a good news postcard: Shae Maxwell, Tiff Matheson, Holly Behncke,
Jackson Snelling, Stephanie Quigley, Tsz Ching Kisielnicki, Riley Smart, Makalah Crichton, Brodie Broadbent, Ruby-Jewel
Whiteley, Zoey Owen, Jackson Morehu, Chelsea Lineham, Holly Kuknell, Bodhi Gipps, Tobias Furneaux, Matilda Collier, Claude
Bromilow & Sophia Belcher.
PBS LINK IS HERE!
Don’t forget to register that you received a postcard with the library staff on 5628 1455 to go in the draw to win the Sponsor
of the Week $30 voucher provided by our community sponsors.
PBS IS A MARATHON. NOT A SPRINT.
Parents & Friends Meeting
The Parents and Friends is a friendly, social group of parents and guardians who meet
regularly and help the school in a variety of ways. Our next meeting is:
Date: Wednesday 10th April
Time: 6:00 pm
Where: Neerim Community Bendigo Bank meeting room.
AGM results are:
President - Violet Bright Secretary - Sue Ellis
Treasurer - Deb Read Debutante co-ordinator - Jenni Ryrie
We welcome all of the NDSC community to attend our Parents & Friends meetings.
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If you wish to become a school sponsor
please contact Mr Steve Panozzo at the
school on 5628 1455 to discuss.
Year 10 Outdoor Education Wilsons Promontory
The Year 10 Outdoor Education class completed a three day walk at Wilsons Promontory putting their bushwalking and
camping skills to the test.
Steve Vincent
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Year 12 Outdoor Education Wilsons
Promontory
The year 12 Outdoor and Environmental Studies class
visited Wilsons Promontory to study past and present land
uses of this environment.
Steve Vincent
House Athletics
House Athletics sports were held on Tuesday 2nd April and once again it was a fantastic day. The participation
throughout the whole school was outstanding, with every event being hotly contested. The House winner Kurnai.
Congratulations to our individual champions:
Under 15 Girls: Annabelle Furneaux Under 15 Boys: Tobias Furneaux
Over 15 Girls: Emma Field Over 15 Boys: Jack De Kock
Congratulations and thank you to everyone who participated, encouraged and competed in 2019 Neerim District
Secondary College Athletics Carnival!
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