Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

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TUESDAY 10th November 2015 ISSUE: 35

Coming Events

Wednesday, 11th November Remembrance Day Assembly. Year 12 Exams. Year 11 Exams. Year 10 Work Experience. Year 9 students, interview skills workshop. Thursday, 12th November Year 12 Exams. Year 11 Exams. Year Level Assembly. Year 10 Work Experience. Yr 9 Deakin Residential Camp, Burwood. Friday, 13th November Year 10 Work Experience. Year 12 Exams. Year 11 Exams. Year 10 Work Experience. Yr 9 Deakin Residential Camp, Burwood. Monday, 16th November Year 12 Exams. Year 11 Orientation. Group 73, Bupa Arts Excursion. Tuesday, 17th November Year 12 Exams. Grade 6 Wellbeing Transition Program. Year 11 Orientation. Somebodys Daughter Excursion.

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: newcomb.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au 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

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

Student Leaders 2016 12 outstanding students applied for College Leaders for 2016. After a week of application speeches, interviews and voting, the extremely tough decisions were made. The Newcomb Secondary College Leaders for 2016 are: Alex Jones and Hannah Harrison, and they will be supported by their Vice Captains Nicholas Watson and Ebony Chalmers. These four students will lead our student body in 2016 by running assemblies, representing our school in community events, attending school council meetings and spearheading initiatives of their own choosing. Thank you to all the students who applied, the quality of the applicants this

year was outstanding and all of them should be proud.

Remembrance Day Remembrance Day will be run by our new student leaders at a whole school assembly for the students tomorrow. This will include a poetry reading by Nick Watson, the reading of the Ode to the Fallen by Ebony Chalmers, an explanation of the significance of the occasion by Alex Jones and, of course, a minute of silence to remember those who have fallen in service to this country.

Urgent Return of Year 12 Computers Any Year 12 Student who still has a school owned computer MUST return this before Friday, 20th November.

Any student still holding a computer after this date will have the full replacement price of the computer, bag and charger added to their school account.

Please see Mr Bath as soon as possible to arrange returns and have your exit form signed.

Year 11 Examinations Year 11 examinations are taking place in the Language Centre all this week. Students are expected to be punctual and in full school uniform. These exams are an opportunity for students to challenge themselves and assess their own learning progress in the lead up to their transition into Year 12. Exams will be conducted in VCAA standard conditions and it is our hope that students give themselves every opportunity for success with this process.

Music Concert A reminder to all music students from Year 7 to 12 that the Music Concert is on Thursday, 19th November. Students are to be at school by 6.30pm 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. There are still a large number of students who have not bought something for the raffle or returned tickets.

Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal Mr Shane Elevato, Assistant Principal

Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal

Year 10 Work Experience This week sees almost 75 Year 10 students participate in Work Experience. Work experience involves our students completing short-term industry placements, to broaden their experience and understanding of the world of work and career opportunities. Students will observe different aspects of work within their chosen industry and may assist with tasks allocated by their supervisor. Students have been placed in a range of industries including construction, animal, hospitality, retail, education, early childcare, IT and business. Work experience has many benefits including: Benefits for students Better understanding of the work environment and what employers expect of their workers. An opportunity to explore possible career options. Increased self-understanding, maturity, independence and self-confidence. Increased motivation to continue study and/or undertake further training. An introduction to workplace recruitment practices. Enhanced opportunities for part-time and casual employment. Opportunity to include the employers work experience evaluation in future job and course applications. Opportunity to develop work-related competencies and acquire skills. The chance to try out a workplace, prior to possibly undertaking VCE, VCAL, VET in Schools, or SBAT in Years 10

to 12. Benefits for schools/teachers A positive relationship between the school, local community and industry. Opportunity to work collaboratively with parents in their childs schooling by finding work experience positions,

helping students prepare for work experience and debriefing with them after the placement. Enabling school curricula to be linked to the world of work. Benefits for parents/guardians Opportunity to discuss work with their child, including their own previous and current experiences. Opportunity to positively contribute to their childs secondary education. Positive interaction between parent and school staff. All students will be visited or contacted by a teacher throughout the week to discuss their progress and experience. We wish all Year 10s a safe and enjoyable week.

Maggie Boyanton Careers Advisor

Year 10 Glass

Beautiful mosaic work from Jamaica (a student with the name Jamaica) Year 10. A very talented young lady!

Year 11 VCE Glass

Year 11 VCE Glass group are now in the process of finalising a collaborative design for the pathways office.

Well done to all!

In My Classes

In My Classes

EnglishPersuasive Writing Jane discussing her persuasive writing with our new student

teacher, Ms Roxy Hedley

Canoeing written by Harrison T (Group 94) On Wednesday, 4th November, the Year 9/10 Outdoor Ed class went canoeing at the Barwon River. In the morning we had to get the canoes onto the trailer and strap them up. We got our life jackets and a waterproof jacket because the teachers thought it was going to rain. We got on the bus and started to drive towards the Barwon River. We hadnt gone far when Kaiowas looked at the trailer and he saw one of the canoes just about to fall off the trailer. Mr Currie and Mr Goward both went to the trailer and made all of the ropes tight so that the canoes wouldnt fall off. Apparently the last group to borrow the boats hadnt tied them back on properly. Once we arrived at Balliang Sanctuary, we unloaded the canoes onto the grass. We grabbed our lunch out of the bus and put our canoes into the water. I was paired up with Jaiden. Mr Currie showed us the skills needed to keep our boats upright and we had a practice paddle near the landing we put in at. After that we paddled up to Queens Park and then the junction of the Moorabool and Barwon Rivers. Along the

way we saw some amazing wildlife.

NOT RETURNING TO NEWCOMB SECONDARY COLLEGE IN 2016?

Could parents of 2015 Year 7 to 11 students who will NOT be attending Newcomb

Secondary College in 2016, please notify the school as soon as possible. This information

will help the school in planning for 2016.

Music News

Annual Music Concert: THURSDAY, 19th NOVEMBER at 7.30 PM The Annual Music Concert will be held this year on Thursday, 19th November, in the College Hall. All students in the Year 7 Junior Band, Intermediate Concert Band, Senior Concert Band, Cold Fusion, Bluesn Jazz and VCE Ensemble will perform on this evening.

Could all parents please donate at least one item for the Christmas hamper, sell the raffle tickets that were posted home and bring something along for supper to share on the night of the concert. Sincere thanks from the music team.

ANNUAL MUSIC

(BANDS) CONCERT

THURSDAY

NOVEMBER 19TH AT 7.30 PM

IN THE COLLEGE HALL

Week 6 Thursday, 12th November Period 4 Senior Concert Band rehearsal.

Week 7 Monday, 16th November Period 4 Junior Concert Band rehearsal. Monday lunchtime Bluesn Jazz rehearsal for concert on Thursday. Monday, 16th November Period 5 Combined Year 7 Junior and Intermediate Concert Band rehearsal for concert on Thursday night. Tuesday, 17th November Period 2 Senior Concert Band rehearsal. Tuesday, 17th November Period 4 Intermediate Concert Band rehearsal. Tuesday, 17th November 1 pm Cold Fusion rehearsal.

THURSDAY, 19th NOVEMBER ANNUAL MUSIC CONCERT commencing at 7.30 PM IN THE HALL ALL MUSIC STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED AT SCHOOL BETWEEN 6.30 TO 6.45 PM TO GET SET UP.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT EXCURSION TO SEE THE MUSICAL The Sound Of Music in 2016 Music students from Years 8 to 12 will have the opportunity to go see the live performance of the musical production The Sound Of Music in 2016. Cost $60.00 plus train. This excursion will happen on a Wednesday all day, sometime during 2016. A limited number of students will be able to participate. Letters regarding this excursion are available from Mrs Stabryla. A deposit of at least $10 must be paid by 29th November (Concert night) if your child wishes to participate. For more information please contact Mrs Stabryla on stabryla.cheryl.a@edumail.vic.gov.au

Cheryl Stabryla Music Co-ordinator

2016 Student Computers

For the 2016 school year it will be expected that all students will Bring Your Own computer Device (BYOD) for use at school as needed. In order for us to continue to reduce overall costs incurred through the annual booklist a number of measures have been put in place, however these rely on students having their own computer at school.

A number of booklisted text books will be available in digital eBook format at a cheaper cost than the printed version. These editions also come with access to online resources available on student computers.

A growing number of classes will be requiring students to enrol in online tutorials and courses. Many of these are free of charge to students and require a computer to access at school and at home. These may include Maths Pathways, Language Perfect, Khan Academy, Studio Code.org and Department of Education FUSE sites.

XUNO will continue to be used as a Learning Management System and a communication portal where student work is posted and may also be submitted online.

With the growing need for IT related skills in education and future workplaces we hope to work with all families to come up with the best way of providing student computers in 2016. Purchase one of five new computer models through our JB Education Portal. These are a one off price with nomore to pay once the purchase price is paid.

Device 1 Acer B116-M. 11.6 Screen/128GB SSD/4GB RAM/Intel Celeron Processor $694.10

Device 2 Lenovo ThinkPad 11E 11.6 HD Screen/4GB RAM/ 128GB SSD/ Intel Celeron Processor $828.30

Device 3 - Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Yoga 11.6 HD Touch Screen/4GB RAM/128GB SSD Intel Celeron Processor/folds over to use as a tablet $1003.20

Device 4 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e with Pen/11.6 HD Touch Screen/4GB RAM/128GB SSD Intel Celeron Processor /folds over to use as a tablet $1226.50

Device 5 Lenovo X250 12.5 HD Touch Screen/720p HD Camera/Intel Core i3 Processor/4GBx1 1600Hz DDR3/128GB SSD $1240.80

All JB models come with a Solid State Drive, the same type of memory as in a USB stick. This means they respond more quickly than older Hard Drive types and have no moving parts to fail or cause memory loss.

All JB orders also include an Everki Hard Case free of charge to ensure protection of the device.

All JB devices are newly developed technology not end of run computers you may find on a run out special in computer department stores. It is expected that, if cared for properly, these computers should last a student throughout their secondary schooling.

Payment plans are available through the JB Portal. You can arrange a 24 Month Flexi-Rent, a 12 month interest free Once Credit or an outright purchase.

These computers also include a full education software package with Office 2013, virus protection and 50 educational titles as well as warranty and support for three years.

Damage insurance is available and highly recommended for all purchases.

For full details go to: http://www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au/Computers/student-computers

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 dont hesitate to contact me for more information.

James Murphy VCE Team Leader

VCAA Exam period (Held in E Block - school uniform to be worn)

Wednesday, 28th October 19th Friday, November

(Week 4 Week 7)

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)

SUPPORT FROM CONCERN FOR BOOKS AND UNIFORMS

Uniting Care Geelong (Incorporating Concern) has access to limited funds to provide assistance for families with books and school uniforms for 2016.

Unfortunately the funds do not enable Concern to assist all students in receipt of pensions or benefits. If you believe that this is something that you and your family would benefit from, please contact Concern between 9.30am-12pm on (03) 4210 1110 to arrange an interview. Interviews will be conducted from Friday October 30th 2015 until December 4th 2015.

If you have received books from Concern in the past, can you please ensure that they are to Newcomb Secondary College to be reallocated to other students.

Newcomb Secondary College Wellbeing Team

Bike Tour Tour de Alpine

Bike tour is now only a matter of 3 weeks away. Were getting excited! Fitness - By now students should be riding regularly for fitness This means 3 to 4 times per week for up to an

hour at a time to build fitness. Make sure you include some hills to get used to finding a rhythm and working through them.

Set Training rides We have the third Sunday training ride from the hall this weekend Sunday, 15th November. It is very important students attend these rides. They are very important to instill group riding and safety skills.

Bikes and Equipment - All students should have the recommended gear list now. Make sure you are working through this in advance. Watch the major sporting/outdoor sales/catalogues for the gear you need. See Mr Unmack or Mr Goward to have your bike serviced or checked.

Payments - At least $150 (plus any bike hire) should be paid up by now. Final Payment must be organized before the end of this week (13th November). Please remember - all family accounts must be paid in full to attend Bike Tour.

Facebook - All information (including this notice) will be posted on the Newcomb Secondary College Bike Tour page. Check it out.

Any issues or questions, come and see Mr Unmack, Mr Klingberg, Mr Amer, Mr Goward at school or phone 5248 1400. Glenn Unmack

Bike Tour Co-ordinator

Breakfast / Recess

Daily Specials All $5.00

Hot Food

Sandwiches, Rolls & Wraps

Drinks

Salads Term 1 & 4 Only

Snacks

Ham & Cheese Toasted Sandwiches $2.00 Bacon/Egg Toasted Sandwiches $4.00

Yoghurt Tubs $2.50 Hash brown $1.00

Fruit salad $3.50

Check Newcomb Secondary College Web and Phone App for rotating daily specials

Large Sausage Roll $4.00 Potato Cake Oven Baked (lunch only) $1.00

Meat Pies $5.00 Steamed Dim Sim $1.00

Hot Dog $4.00 Healthy Homemade Pizza Ham & Cheese $3.00

Homemade Fried Rice $5.00 Homemade Spaghetti Bolognaise $5.00

Flame Grilled Beef Burger with

Lettuce cheese and tomato $5.00

Baked Potato w Coleslaw, Cheese & Sour

Cream (summer menu only) $5.00

Vegetarian Burger with Lettuce,

Tomato & Cheese $5.00

Sweet Chilli Chicken Tender w Sweet Chilli

Mayo Tomato & Cheese Tortilla wrap

$5.00

Chicken Schnitzel Burger with Lettuce,

Tomato, Cheese & Mayonnaise $5.00

Virginian Ham, Cheese, Tomato $5.00 Chicken, Cheese, Lettuce $5.00

Tuna and Lettuce $5.00 Egg and Lettuce $5.00

Selection Wraps $5.00 Selection Rolls with Salad $5.00

Falafel Wraps (v) $5.00 Made to Order Rolls/Sandwiches/Wraps (before 9:30)

$5.00

Cans (Diet) $3.00 Fruit Juice orange/apple black current $3.50

Water 600ml $3.00 Fruit Box $2.00

Flavoured Pumped Water $4.00 Flavoured Big Ms 600ml $4.00

Glaceau Vitaminwater $4.00 Flavoured milk 300 ml $3.00

Diet Soft Drinks 600ml $4.00 Light Powerade $4.00

Iced Tea $4.00 Up and Go Milk Drink $2.00

Assorted Salads Eg potato salad, coleslaw, garden salad

$5.00 Fresh Fruit Salad $3.50

Home Baked Daily Muffins $3.00 Ice Creams RRP

Assorted homemade slices $3.00 Sunny Boys $1.00

Red Rock Chips 45gm $2.50 Jelly Cups $1.00

JJ Stacks $1.00 Yoghurt & Fruit Topping w Berries $2.50

Mamee Noodle Snacks $1.00 Corntos $1.00

Please Note: Canteen Open from 8am until end of lunch period. Pre-lunch orders accepted before 9.30am.

All day service available for Staff & Senior Students. All prices include GST.

Newcomb Secondary College Canteen Price List

STUDENT ABSENCES

Parents and Guardians are required to provide an explanation for their childs 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:

Childs name. Home Group or Year level.

Date absent.

Reason for absence.

Parent/guardian signature (when written).

All Exams are held in the Language Centre

Monday 9th November

8.45am 10.25am

Food Technology

Specialist Maths

(first exam)

11.00am 12.40pm

D&T Fabric

D&T Metal

D&T Wood

1.35pm 3.15pm

D&T Glass

Health & Human

Development

Legal Studies

Tuesday 10th November

9.05am 10.40am

Chemistry

11.05am 12.45pm

Psychology

1.35pm 3.15pm

Biology

Wednesday 11th November

8.45am 11.00am

English

10.40am 12.10pm

1.00pm 2.30pm

No exams due to VET/SBATs

Thursday 12th November

8.45am 10.25am

Maths Methods

11.20am 12.55pm

General Maths

1.45pm 3.15pm

Music

(held in music rooms)

Friday 13th

November

9.05am 10.40am

Physical Education

Specialist Maths

(second exam)

Art

11.05am 12.45pm

Information Technology

Physics

Indonesian

Business Management

1.35pm 3.15pm

NOTE for students: 1. All examinations are COMPULSORY Assessment Tasks. 2. FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM must be worn to all exams. 3. All exams are in the language Centre except where indicated on the timetable 4. Prior to the exams there is a ten-minute reading time NO writing in this time. 5. Students need to be ready to enter the exam room five minutes before the start of the exam. 6. Students are to remain in the exam room until the exam finish time. 7. Students are only required at the school when they have a scheduled exam. 8. Students are responsible for supplying their own equipment eg. pens, ruler, calculator etc. No writing material, text-books,

work books etc., are to be taken into the exam room unless specific permission has been obtained from your subject teacher. 9. The use of Mobile phones as calculators is not permitted. The use of MP3 players is not permitted. 10. No eating or drinking is permitted in the exam room, unless under medical advice. A water bottle is permissible. 11. Requirements for exams:

English: Dictionary (unmarked) General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods & Specialist: Graphics/scientific calculator.

Year 11 November 2015 Exam Timetable

9th to 13th November

SCHOOL EXCURSIONS AND REMINDERS

Students who dont 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

Year 7 to 10 Somebodys Daughter Performance Tuesday, 17th

November Nil 12th November

Year 9 Deakin, Year 9 Camp Thursday, 12th

November Friday, 13th November

Nil -

Bike Tour Students

Bike Tour Training Days

Sunday, 15th November

Thursday, 26th November

- -

School Leaders National Young Leaders Day Friday, 20th November - 17th November

All Years Bike Tour, Tour de Alpine Monday, 30th

November to Friday, 4th December

$270 -

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

ANNUAL MUSIC (BANDS) CONCERT

THURSDAY, 19TH NOVEMBER

At 7.30 PM

IN THE COLLEGE CLIFF WATKINS HALL

CHRISTMAS HAMPER RAFFLES will be drawn on the night. Tickets available at the door $1.00 each

Concert will feature: Entry Gold Coin Donation - Senior Concert Band Please bring a plate of food for - Intermediate Concert Band a shared supper - Junior (Year 7) Concert Band - VCE Year 11 Ensemble - Bluesn Jazz - Cold Fusion

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