Welcome to Term 2

We hope that everyone had an enjoyable two week break. Yesterday we had a short assembly to welcome everyone back and an ANZAC Commemoration to reset ourselves for the start of a new term.

End of Term Progress Report

Later this week students will have their Term 1 reports shared with them on Compass. As outlined in our previous Newsletter, the aim of the new look progress reports was to provide a report product that was easy to read and aligned more cohesively with all learning models here at Newcomb Secondary College, namely our School Values of Learning/Respect and Working Together, the Positive Futures Framework and our School Wide Positive Behaviour focus.

The areas of focus on the reports will be:

Learning

1. Prepared for Learning- Attends class prepared for, and able to, engage in their learning.

1. Participation and Completion- Participates effectively and completes required tasks to the best of their ability.

Respect

1. Demonstrates Regard for Others- Demonstrates regard for all members of the school community (peers, teachers, mentors, wellbeing, office staff)

1. Demonstrates Self-awareness- Demonstrates awareness of their person, those around them and how to coexist in the world. Can self-regulate when necessary.

Working Together

1. Collaborates with others- Is able to collaborate with peers, teachers, mentors and their learning community to achieve successful learning and project outcomes.

1. Communicates effectively- Demonstrates written, verbal, digital and other communication skills for the effective transfer and receipt of information.

We look forward to sharing our new look Reports with you later this week.

PST Interviews- Thursday April 28 (4-7pm) & Friday April 29 (9-12pm)

In the first week of Term 2, we will be conducting our Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences. The sessions available for the conferences are Thursday April 28 (4-7pm) and Friday April 29 (9-12pm). Conferences will take place in the Language Centre at Newcomb Secondary College and we encourage you all to take part in the conversations.

Parents and Guardians will be able to select a suitable time for bookings on Compass as of now.

The P/S/T conferences are an important part of supporting student learning outcomes as it is well understood that a student will achieve most, and maximise their potential when supported by a team. As such, it is important that all members of a student team have a shared understanding of where their learning is at and what can be actioned to make further improvements/further growth.

Phil Honeywell, Principal
Scott McLeod, Assistant Principal
James Murphy, Assistant Principal