Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

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TUESDAY 3rd March 2015 ISSUE: 5

Coming Events

Thursday, 5th March

Year Level Assemblies.

Friday, 6th March

Year 8 EASE Geelong Excursion.

Senior Sport: Volleyball/Tennis.

GROW at Gordon.

Monday, 9th March

Labour Day - Public Holiday.

Tuesday, 10th March

Compulsory House Athletics - Landy

Field.

Senior Cricket Finals.

Wednesday, 11th March

GRIP Leadership (College Captains), All

Day.

Thursday, 12th March

Year 11/12 REACH Workshop.

Whole College Assembly.

Friday, 13th March

Intermediate Sport: Volleyball/Tennis/

Softball/Baseball.

GROW at Gordon.

Year 7 Beach Day—Ocean Grove.

Monday, 16th March

On 2 Wheels, Eastern Beach Road.

Thursday, 19th March

GROW at Gordon.

Connect Assemblies, 10.30am.

Friday, 20th March

National Day of Action Against Bullying.

GROW at Gordon.

Friday, 27th March

END OF TERM

Students finish at 2.30pm.

COLLEGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS With the number of parent nominations fewer than the number of vacancies in this

category, I declare that the following parent has been elected to the Newcomb

Secondary College Council for the next 2 years: Ms Karen Warneke. Thank you

Karen.

With the number of DET nominations equal to the number of vacancies in this

category, I declare the following DET members elected to the Newcomb Secondary

College Council for the next 2 years: Mr Shane Elevato and Mrs Liz

McNamara. Thank you Liz and Shane.

We will look to co-opt a further parent member for future meetings.

EVERY DAY COUNTS—SCHOOL ATTENDANCE We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great

education begin with students coming to school each and every day.

Missing school can have a major impact on a child’s future – a student missing one

day a fortnight will miss four full weeks by the end of the year. By Year 10 they’ll

have missed more than a year of school.

There is no safe number of days for missing school – each day a student misses

school puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes.

Coming to school every day is vital, but if for any reason your child must miss

school, there are things we can do together to ensure they don’t fall behind:

Speak with your classroom teachers and find out what work your child needs to

do to keep up.

Develop an absence learning plan with your teachers and ensure your child

completes the plan.

Remember, every day counts. If your child must miss school, speak with your

classroom teachers as early as possible.

New laws mean that parents can be fined for not sending students to school without

an acceptable reason.

If you’re having attendance issues with your child, please let your classroom teacher

know so we can work together to get your child to school every day.

Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal

Mr Shane Elevato, Assistant Principal

Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal

College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders: President: Vidas Kymantas Mitchell Allen Toby France

Vice President: Yvette Ramsay Amanda Clydesdale Bailee Jones

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: 0416 907 351

2015 Geelong AFL Diverse Academy

On Monday, 23rd February 2015 six Newcomb Secondary

College students Pel R, Jarrah W, Liam T, Jordan M, Mark H

and Jeromie G attended the Geelong Diverse Academy

Testing Draft Star Crew at Surf Coast College. After we

arrived we took various tests. Results which we may be

looked up on the website to see how we fare against players

such as Joel Selwood, … at our age.

Approximately 15 Geelong footballers (Corey Enright,

Cameron Guthrie, George Horlin-Smith, Josh Walker,

Nathan Vardy, Brad Hartman, Jared Janson, Cory Gregson,

Michael Luxford, Shane Kersten…..) arrived for 30 minutes.

Joel Selwood and Steven Motlop spoke to the group (who

included Newcomb Secondary College, Surf Coast, St.

Joseph’s and North Geelong students) for a short time about

goals, resilience and healthy lifestyles. Then the Geelong footy

players played kick to kick plus some drills with the students

for about 20 minutes or so – recorded by ABC TV news and

the Geelong Advertiser.

Jason Davenport (ex Geelong/PA), David Rohan (ex

Melbourne) and Xavier from the AFL Multicultural

division explained the process of how to get into the

Flying Boomerangs footy team. This team gets the

chance to go overseas later in the year and the chance

to play in a regional competition. For 10 weeks from

22nd April, there will be a parents/BBQ night (bring

your training gear for a game of non-contact AFL 9’s

with your child) and training from 4.30pm to 6pm at

Newtown and Chilwell Footy Club (Elderslie Reserve,

40 Read Street, Newtown). Contact Mr Kellett

(kellett.paul.p@edumail.vic.gov.au) or Tim Macmichael,

Worksafe AFL Geelong (tim.macmichael@aflvic.com.au)

for more details.

The enthusiasm of our NSC students was notable. Well

done to our students who represented Newcomb

Secondary College.

Mr Kellett.

YEAR 11 ORIENTATION

Friday, 27th February saw all Year 11 VCE students attend an Orientation Program at the Deakin Waterfront

Campus. The purpose of the program was to ease the transition from Year 10 into Year 11, which for some

students can seem challenging.

The day involved many activities including some very funny challenges from the smash hit TV show ‘I’m A Year 11,

Get Me Out Of Here’. Students had a very hard time guessing, while blind folded, the common study distraction

they held, though Lance R easily identified a Nintendo 64 controller!!

All students were involved in creating an individual Career Action Plan which will be referred to during future

pathway conversations.

Tristan Miller inspired students to push the boundaries and aim high. In 2010 Tristan ran 52 marathons in 52

weeks.

A big thank you to Jeremy Sinclair, Phil Wight, James Murphy and Phil Honeywell for their involvement in the day.

Maggie Boyanton

EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM JAPAN My name is Miki Nishiyama. I am 16 years old. I live in Kyoto Japan. I am very lucky to be

an exchange student at Newcomb Secondary College.

I would like to thank everyone for being so friendly and kind. Please introduce yourself to

me as I would like to meet you. I like the teachers and students at this school very much.

My English is not good now. But I will improve my English! And try hard. I know I will enjoy

my stay at Newcomb Secondary College.

The swimming sports were held on Monday, 16th

February in perfect conditions. The overcast

morning allowed the competitive swimmers and

divers the ability to race in a number of events and

the enthusiasm and willingness to have a go was

fantastic to observe. From the swimming and

diving at each age group students who competed

in a minimum of 3 events were eligible for age

group champions. The deserving winners were:

12-13Yr Girls – Crystal M (Group 84)

12-13Yr Boys – Max M (Group 72)

15Yr Girls – Chloe M (Group 105)

15Yr Boys – Jesse G (Group 92)

16Yr Girls – Jane M (Group 101)

16Yr Boys – Matthew N (Group 102)

17Yr Girls – Hannah H (Group 112)

17Yr Boys – Corey B (Group 121)

18-20Yr Boys – Tim H (Group 122)

In the afternoon the lane ropes came out and the fun began. With

raft and lilo races, even some dolphins made an appearance. The

waterslide opened and the peg races were popular. With the event

running efficiently there was time for a free swim which was

enjoyed by students and staff alike. It was great to observe all

having a good time and with such a positive atmosphere the only

disappointment was for those who missed out.

The results at the end of the day were a resounding win for

Drysdale. Well done to all involved.

OVERALL RESULTS 1. Drysdale

2. Curlewis

3. Wills

4. Harrison

2015 Swimming Sports

NEWCOMB SECONDARY COLLEGE

SCHOOL LEADERS PARTICIPATE IN

LEADERSHIP FORUM

On Tuesday, 24th February, the Student Leaders, Mitchell A, Toby F, Bailee J and myself were accompanied Mr Murphy to

a Leadership Breakfast with players and representatives from the Geelong Cats Football Club.

The morning commenced bright and early at 7AM with a panel of Geelong Cats players, including Harry Taylor, Andrew

Mackie, Corey Enright, Tom Lonergan and Tom Hawkins, who all spoke about their lessons and experiences in leadership

both on and off the sporting field. There was also time given for questions from audience.

Following this, the players joined students from

across the region at their tables for more

personal conversations. Cam Guthrie and Jimmy

Bartel joined us and spoke with us about our

leadership and career prospects, sharing

reflections with us about their own high school

experiences and lessons from their time at the

Geelong Football Club.

Finally, Jimmy Bartel and Mitch Duncan hosted a

‘Just Think’ segment about the abuse of alcohol

and other drugs. As a group, we worked our way

through a series of scenarios and how they could

best be resolved for those affected. Cam Guthrie

and Jimmy Bartel were both impressed with our

ability to find a resolution to the hypothetical situation, describing us as ‘having smashed it’.

The morning was all said and done by 9AM, and was concluded by Harry Taylor who shared an inspirational quote from

Dwight Eisenhower:

“Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done, because he wants to do it”

Amanda C (Year 12 student)

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

8 Geelong History Walk, EASE Excursion Friday, 6th March $5 3rd March

Senior Yrs Senior Sport: Volleyball/Tennis Friday, 6th March $5 3rd March

School Captains GRIP Leadership Conference Wednesday, 11th March Nil 6th March

School Compulsory House Athletics Tuesday, 10th March $5 4th March

Intermediate Intermediate Sport: Volleyball Friday, 13th March $5 10th March

REMINDER TO PARENTS PLEASE

NAME ALL ITEMS OF UNIFORM

Free Seminars on

Autism with

Tony Attwood

GMHBA has teamed up with clinical psychologist and

Autism Spectrum Disorder specialist, Professor Tony

Attwood, to run two free practical seminars in Geelong.

These seminars are open to anyone within the community

interested in understanding and learning more about Autism

and Asperger’s syndrome.

Session 1: Managing Challenging behaviour in children with

Autism 9am to 12.30pm.

Session 2: Adolescent issues for teenagers with Asperger’s

Syndrome 1.30pm to 5pm.

Thursday, 19th March, The Pier Geelong, Cunningham Pier.

Spaces are limited, registration is essential. Early registration

would be advisable. Visit gmhba.com.au.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CHELSEA Chelsea is the first Newcomb Secondary College student to compete in the Victorian

Equestrian Inter-Schools Competition. Chelsea competed in the Dressage Day at

Geelong Grammar on Sunday, 15th February. Dressage is a competition in which the

rider asks the horse to perform a series of movements in front of a judge who assesses

how well you perform.

Chelsea’s horse Curious George has a really interesting story - he is a brumby that

came out of the wild as a 10 year old stallion and is now a 13 year old gelding.

Chelsea and Curious George came 22 out of 36 in the first test and 13 out of 36 for the

second test, and 28 out of 36 overall. Well done Chelsea and Curious George!!

Newcomb Secondary College

House Athletic Sports

On Tuesday, 10th

March, the day after the

Public Holiday, we will be

holding the House

Athletics Sports at

Landy Field. This is a

compulsory event for all

students.

Students have been given permission forms and

spare forms can be collected from the General

Office. Permission slips and payment of $5 is due

to the General Office on Wednesday, 4th March.

We are looking forward to another great

turnout with many competitors trying their best

for their respective Houses. Remember to show

your support of your House by dressing in the

House colours and participating in the various

events.

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK Are you wanting to buy or sell second hand uniforms for your student?

Join the new 'Newcomb Secondary College Second Hand Uniforms' group on Facebook.

SECONDARY SCHOOL NURSE NEWS

Take the H30 Challenge – switch sugary drinks to water!

Newcomb Secondary College is supporting VicHealth’s H30 Challenge. The H30 Challenge

asks people to make a 30-day pledge to replace sugary drinks with water. The aim of the

challenge is to help establish healthier habits, with water becoming the main choice of beverage

in the long-term. Sugary drinks include sugar-sweetened soft drinks, energy drinks, fruit drinks,

sports drinks, ready-to-drink iced tea, flavoured water and cordial.

A recent survey of more than 500 Victorians aged between 25 and 34 reveals that one in four

people drink sugary drinks at least five days a week, while a further two in five consume sugary

drinks between one and four times per week. VicHealth encourages all Victorians to drink more water and less

sugary drinks.

By making a switch from sugary drinks to water in the long term, Victorians can:

Help maintain a healthy weight

Reduce their risk of tooth decay

Reduce waste (by using a reusable bottle)

Save around $1,460 over a year if they switch to tap water instead of a daily purchased beverage (based on the

estimated price of a $4 per 600ml soft drink bought daily).

The campaign is part of an integrated water initiative with the goal of ‘More Victorians choosing water instead of

drinks with added sugar’. This initiative aligns with the VicHealth Action Agenda for Health Promotion strategic

imperative to promote healthy eating, and its three year priority to see more people choosing water and healthy

food options.

How to participate in the H30 Challenge

Sign up at www.h30challenge.com.au

Choose a start date that is convenient for you

Switch sugary drinks to water for 30 days and reap the rewards

You’ll receive regular emails to keep you motivated along the way!

For more information or to sign up visit: www.h30challenge.com.au

National Ride2School Day 2015

National Ride2School Day 2015 is taking place on Friday 13th March. We

encourage students and their families to leave the car at home on this day and get

a taste of the benefits, ease and fun involved in choosing to walk and wheel to

school.

We support our students to walk or wheel to school because:

Students feel fresh and alert at the beginning of a school day.

There are fewer cars around the school which eases ‘drop off congestion’.

Students are more likely to reach the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity they need each day.

Students feel happier, healthier and perform better in the classroom.

Faith Field

Secondary School Nurse

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 0434 728 159. 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).

PUNCTUALITY AND UNIFORM

Students are to report to the College Office for

PASSOUTS for:

Late Arrival.

Leave Early.

Out of Uniform or Without Diary.

The PASSOUTS Desk is located in the rear foyer of

the Admin Building – enter through quadrangle. This

is available from 8.30am each morning. After 10.00am

students will need to report to College Reception.

LATE ARRIVAL

When a student is going to arrive late to school for

any reason please let the school know by phone or

write a note. Those who arrive to class after 8.45am

must receive a Late Pass. If the student has no note,

they will need to go through the same procedure.

Students who regularly arrive late without an

explanation will be referred to their Team Leader.

LEAVE EARLY

If it is unavoidable that a student needs to leave for an

appointment, the student is required to provide a

signed note of explanation to the College office

before school. The student will in turn be issued

with a Leave Pass from the PASSOUTS Desk. This is

to be handed to their teacher at the arranged time of

departure. Appointments, where possible, should be

made outside school hours or on Wednesday

afternoons when students are dismissed early.

OUT OF UNIFORM

If a student is out of uniform they must provide a

signed note of explanation to the PASSOUTS Desk

before classes to be issued a Uniform Pass. Students

who are regularly out of uniform will be referred to

Team Leaders.

WITHOUT DIARY

If a student has forgotten or lost their diary they will

need to report to the PASSOUTS Desk. Lost diaries

will need to be replaced.

Five SunSmart Symbols

Do you know what these symbols mean?

1. Slip on clothing that covers your arms and

legs

2. Slap on a broad brimmed, bucket or

legionnaire hat

3. Slop on 30+ broad-spectrum water-

resistant sunscreen

4. Seek shade

5. Slide on wrap around sunglasses (if you can

manage them)

Childhood and adolescence are critical periods during which

exposure to UV radiation is more likely to contribute to skin

cancer in later life.

Parents have an important role to ensure their children

establish healthy sun protection habits early. Research into the

effectiveness of role modelling shows us that adopting sun

protective behaviours yourself means your children will be

more likely to do the same.

The daily sun protection times are issued whenever UV levels

reach 3 or above. Because you can’t see or feel UV, you can’t

rely on your senses to let you know when you’re in danger.

Get in the habit of checking the sun protection times each day.

Sun protection times are available from:

the weather section of the newspaper

some radio weather broadcasts

SunSmart website

Bureau of Meteorology website

the free SunSmart smartphone app.

If you can’t find the daily sun protection times, make sure you

use sun protection each day from September to the end of

April in Victoria. Don’t just wait for hot, sunny days.

Go to the SunSmart website to find out more:

http://www.sunsmart.com.au/

Faith Field

Secondary School Nurse

It’s Food Fair time at Chilwell Primary

School –

Friday 20th March. Lots of

food stalls, Silent & Live Auctions,

Music, Wine, Rides for the kids and

fun!

Come for dinner from 4 pm. till 9 pm. and bring all the

family.

Newcomb Secondary College

LAMINATING

SERVICE

$6 per metre trimmed

$4 per metre untrimmed

Lamination up to 800mm wide

and

unlimited length

Contact: Jean at Newcomb

Secondary College

College for more information

5248 1400.