Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

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TUESDAY 23rd February 2016 ISSUE: 4

COLLEGE COUNCIL

The February Meeting of the Newcomb Secondary College Council

took place last Thursday evening in the Language Centre. Among the

items discussed were the facilities improvements undertaken over the holiday break and the work to be actioned this semester to further our

PTech development. We also approved surfing and horse riding

excursions.

COLLEGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Nominations for the election of the new College Council close today -

Tuesday, 23rd February 2016 at 4.00pm.

A list of candidates, nominators and seconders will be displayed in the

Newcomb Secondary College Office by Thursday, 25th February 2016.

If an election is necessary, the appropriate documentation will be

distributed to parents and the ballot will close on Tuesday, 8th March

2015, at 4.00pm.

YEAR 9 GEELONG TERTIARY FUTURES PROGRAM

As second term rapidly approaches we find our Year 9’s preparing to

get involved in the second year of the Geelong Tertiary Futures

Program. This innovative program is based on a similar Gordon Tertiary

Taster Program that has operated at NSC since 2007.

Within the compulsory subject of GROW all Year 9 students will spend

10 Fridays at campuses of the Gordon TAFE experiencing a range of

tertiary studies alternating between hands on work (preview classes)

and learning about the workplace (theory) from skilled and experienced

teachers.

It is a great chance for our students to experience an adult learning

environment and get a first look at courses they may potentially study in

the future.

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

Coming Events

Friday 26th February

Barwon Regional Swim & Dive Comp

Thursday 10th March

College House Sports

Monday 21st March Grade 6 information night from

6.30pm

Tuesday 22nd March

Yr 7 Immunisations

Thursday 24th March

College Assembly

Final Day of Term 1

Students Finish at 2.30pm

TERM DATES

Term 1 28th Jan to 24th March

Term 2 11th April to 24th Jun

Term 3 11th July to 16th Sept

Term 4 3rd Oct to 20th Dec

College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders: President: Yvette Ramsay Hannah Harrison Ebony Chalmers

Vice President: Vidas Kymantas Alex Jones Nicholas Watson

Exec. Officer: Phil Honeywell

ATHLETICS SPORTS Thursday 10th March is the NEW date for the

Newcomb Secondary College House Athletics Sports.

The sports will be held at Landy Field.

Students are not required to be in school uniform and

should dress up in their respective house colours to

show support for the team.

They should also ensure they have appropriate

protection from the sun. Students can bring their

own lunch or food can be purchased from the

canteen at Landy Field.

As the sports are a whole school activity there will be

no classes operating on this day.

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

7 Beach Day Wed 24th Feb Nil 19th Feb

School Athletics 10th March $5 5th March

CAMPS, SPORTS & EXCURSION

FUND (CSEF)

Applications close Monday 29th February See the office for further details.

PAYMENT OF EXCURSIONS

A reminder to complete the payment slip

at the back of each excursion form.

If you would like to use the CSEF (Camps,

Sport and Excursion Funds) please make a

note on the form.

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The two Semester One GROW classes are getting set to begin their program on Friday 22nd April. If your young

Year 9 person is in either of these classes they will be receiving an information booklet and permission form in

class in the coming weeks. Additionally you will have received a notice about obtaining a USI (Unique Student

Identifier) last week. This is an exciting course that can help shape future pathways.

Further information will appear in coming newsletters, alternatively please do not hesitate to contact Mr

Horsted. Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal

Mr Shane Elevato, Assistant Principal

Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal

$1000 FREE KIDS DENTAL* WITH THE CHILD

DENTAL BENEFITS SCHEDULE!

Great news, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule continues in 2016! The Commonwealth

Government dental scheme provides eligible children with a $1000 free kids dental

benefit* on selected dental services within a 2 year calendar period.

In 2014 and 2015 many families were surprised that they were eligible for the free $1000

benefit*. To gain access to benefits, children must be eligible for Medicare, must be

between 2 and 17 years of age for at least 1 day of the calendar year with the child or

parent, guardian or carer receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A or another relevant

government payment.

Not sure if you’re kids are eligible? Contact your local Pacific Smiles Dental Centre, have

your Medicare card ready and they can easily check to see if your kids are eligible or

have remaining benefits from 2014.

Information provided by Pacific Smiles Dental: visit pacificsmilesdental.com.au for further

information. *Free when services covered by the Commonwealth Government’s

Young People and Asthma

Asthma Australia is working with key organisations supporting young people’s health to help improve asthma health

outcomes for 12-25 year olds. A Facebook page, Young People with Asthma – Australia, provides a range of

information for these young people and their supporters. Every two months Asthma Australia will also run a

Question and Answer session that is proving very popular. Check out the page for our posts and promotion for

upcoming Q and A sessions.

GRIP LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

On Tuesday of last week (16/2) the Year 12 Student Leaders, Alex Jones, Hannah Harrison, Nick Watson

and Ebony Chalmers participated in the

Grip Leadership Conference at the

Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

The event brought together School

Captains and SRC leaders from around

Victoria, and explored how these

students can make a meaningful

contribution to their own school

communities. This was of particular

relevance to our Student Leaders, who

have expressed an intention to breathe

more life into our own SRC, allowing

for greater ‘student voice’ in 2016.

Even if the temporary tattoos that had

survived the previous day’s Swimming

Sports did raise the eyebrows of some

conference participants, the Student

Leaders should be commended for

their positive engagement across the

day.

Many thanks to Mr. Paul Kellett for his

role in organizing this great

opportunity for the students!

James Murphy

Leading Teacher for Senior Years

CHANGES TO LEOPOLD AFTER SCHOOL BUS SERVICE

We have received notification from McHarry’s that from Friday 19th February, the C7 Newcomb SC will no longer operate. This is due to low student numbers on this service and the

availability of alternative services, including:

3.18pm Route 32

3.35pm C12

3.36pm Route 56 3.49pm Route 61

SWIMMING

SPORTS - MONDAY 15th

FEBRUARY

LAUNCH OF THE PTECH PROGRAM TO YEAR 9 STUDENTS On Thursday January 28th Year 9 students attended the launch of

our new and exciting PTech Program to commence in 2017 at

Newcomb Secondary College. This program is an opportunity

for our Year 9 students to work in both their traditional school

setting, whilst at the same time studying a Certificate level

qualification in an industry based work place. Our industry

partners ie: Barwon Health, Bendigo Bank, GMHBA, Opteon

Property Group and Tribal Campus (Sky Software) will provide

our students with an industry mentor to work with and give our

students the opportunity to experience a hands-on experience in

a work place setting. Our students were welcomed to the launch

by Mr Nicholas Wyman who is the CEO of the Skilling Australia

Foundation (the organisation who will manage this new program

together with Newcomb Secondary

College). Students enjoyed

a short film giving

information on each of the

business partner industries

and hearing about the

possible fields of study they

each might like to

undertake in 2017. Areas

of study will include ICT, Business and Finance and Health related

fields. Each student received a personally signed copy of Mr. Wyman’s

new book called Job U – a guide to what is needed to succeed in the

workplace, a lanyard and USB with information about PTech on it. This

is a very exciting program where students will have the opportunity to

not only complete their VCE or VCAL but be able to undertake an

industry supported qualification pathway. Further information will follow in future newsletters.

STUDENT INSURANCE

School Injuries and Insurance Parents and guardians are generally responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including any transport

costs. Most medical costs will be refundable by Medicare. If you are a member of an ambulance or health insurance fund, you may

also be able to claim transport or other expenses from the fund.

Personal property is often brought to school by students, staff and visitors. This can include mobile phones, calculators, toys,

sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises. The Department of Education and Training does not hold insurance for

personal property brought to school, does not hold accident insurance for school students and it has no capacity to pay for any loss

or damage to such property.

Is other insurance cover available? Yes.

The Department is aware of two insurers, JUA Underwriting Agency Pty Ltd and Willis Australia Ltd, that provide accident insurance

policies for students. These policies provide specific benefits for students who are injured in accidents for a reasonably low cost.

Other insurers may also provide a similar policy.

Junior Development Program

This is a program for boys and girls in the 10/U, 12/U, 14/U, 16/U age groups.

The Tennis Australia on-line entry system is used.

Tennis Australia tournament regulations are followed.

These are not national points events. Certificates and prizes will be awarded.

The focus is on gaining experience without pressure.

Entry is open to any junior from

any club. Contact Alan Doherty 0439 555 783

Sunday, March 13 [singles]

Monday, March 28 [singles] School Holidays

Monday April 4 [doubles] School Holidays

Sunday, May 22 [singles]

Sunday, June 12 [singles]

Monday June 27 [singles] School Holidays

Monday July 4 [doubles] School Holidays

Sunday, August 7 [singles]

Monday, September 19 [singles] School Holidays

Monday September 26 [doubles] School Holidays

Sunday, November 6 [singles]

If you are not sure how to find these

tournaments, Google “Active

Tournaments Tennis Australia” then

on the next screen type the postcode

“3220” in the correct box and the

events at Geelong Lawn Tennis Club

will be listed. Open the event you are

seeking.

Headspace Barwon is a youth health service to assist young people aged 12-25 and their families in the Barwon region to deal with different problems and access help with experts in a range of areas. Our programs include General Practice for any concerns, mental health assessment and support, drug and alcohol counselling and support, sexual health issues or other health and wellbeing concerns. Both individual and group programs are available.

Headspace Barwon City: 5222 6690

or Headspace Barwon Bellarine:

5251 2291

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

Administration 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.