As per recent information shared via our College Newsletter, please note that Thursday June 16 and Friday June 17 are student free days.

The Newcomb Secondary College School Council on May 19th, approved these student free days for all NSC staff to continue their Professional Learning with the Berry St Education Program and we thank parents and carers for their understanding and support.

This opportunity for all staff at Newcomb Secondary College to participate in two days of school-wide Professional Learning, was made possible by our partnership with the Barwon Adolescent Taskforce (BATForce), and continues the highly valuable learning that started with two initial days of training with Berry St in 2021.

We recognise that it is not ideal timing for the two consecutive days of professional learning, given it is in the same week as the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday (Monday, June 13^th). However, this was the only availability for the providers of what will be an immensely valuable Professional Learning experience for all of our staff.

Please note that the use of these two days for staff Professional Learning in Term 2 will also mean that there will be no student free day in Term 3.

College Council

The June meeting of the College Council will take place this Thursday evening.

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

Recently we welcomed

BUXTON REAL ESTATE

To our ever expanding industry partner group. The Buxton culture is built around people, marketing, technology and innovation and offers exciting career opportunities for high achievers.

If you are in Year 10 or 11 and are considering studying a Certificate III in Business and you have an interest in Sales and Marketing, BUXTON REAL ESTATE could be the work placement opportunity for you.

Welcome to (past student) Dave Gray and his team who are looking forward to supporting our College programs.

On June the 7^th & 8^th Year 10 Students attended DOXA Camp in Malmsbury. Newcomb Secondary College were grateful to receive Positive Start Funding, due to the lack of opportunity we’ve had to attend camps over the past 2 years with COVID. Whilst the weather was extremely cold and drizzly, it didn’t really bother us. We completed activities including rock climbing, nature photography, indoor games, and the giant swing – which was most people’s favourite. Overall, the camp was a great experience and opportunity to bond as a year level, something that was well overdue.

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Year 9/10 students creating some magnificent projects in Woodwork with Mr Bath

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Fantastic to see the action in the Textiles studio with Mrs Mahr and Team 81

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We are so proud of our 9/10 Mosaic students helping one another to complete their project in our last few weeks in the studio. Keep making and creating legends!

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Yarning circle news.

Over the past few weeks we have had the reconciliation week colouring competition in action in the library. The 1st place winner was Katelin Bumpstead, 2nd Gracie Mayberry and 3rd was Quinn Freeman. The students won a $5 canteen voucher and a pen with an aboriginal design on it.

We'll done and thanks to Ms Adele.

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We were very lucky to have our Alumni from 2006, Khale Lewis come and talk about his career in software engineering. Khale spoke about his insights into how the IT industry has been as much about people, and their perspectives, as computers and apps. Khale worked in the USA for a cable TV company and only came back to Australia very recently. Thank you for your time Khale.

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Group 81 learning CAD for 3D printing at the Geelong Tech School - Awesome!

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Some beautiful scenes from Burnside Year 7 Camp, Anglesea.

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Last week the Girls in Charge participants had the opportunity to meet someone from Fire Rescue Victoria. The girls got to practice putting on the fire rescue gear within 90 seconds and pulling a fire hose. The girls also had a surprise visit from a couple of police horses.

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During Term 2 we have had many opportunities and events for sport.

Students from all year levels attended Hoop City, a professional Basketball training facility. Students were able to see what equipment and training is used in an elite training facility.

We have also seen our Intermediate Boys Football team and Year 7 & 8 Girls Netball compete in the Interschool competition. We will have our Year 7 & 8 Boys Netball team competing on the 7th of June. All teams have participated well and represented Newcomb Secondary with great pride and respect!

Our House Cross Country and Interschool Cross Country also took place this term, with students braving the wet and cold conditions on both days! Despite this it was great to see all students participating and giving maximum effort. Our House Cross Country saw Harrison as our House champions.

There are many sporting opportunities for all year levels in Term 3, so for any student interested please ensure you have signed up via our compass sign up!

Go Seahorses.

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A big warm ‘hello’ to all our Koorie families.

I hope all of you and your families are keeping well.

Ms Teakle has kindly organised for a KGI School Visit to NSC.

We have liased with Ms. Natasha Lieschke, a member of the Indigenous Projects Executive to workshop with our NSC Indigenous students on Wednesday 15th June at 9am-11.30am in the Auditorium.

Q: Who is KGI and what is that organisation all about?

‘REAL Schools is a school-based program that introduces Indigenous students to the work of the Korin Gamadji Institute. Within this program, students will learn about the Richmond Emerging Aboriginal Leadership (REAL) program, including an introduction to the three key pillars of the program: Leadership, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, and Culture.’

Below is a link to the Schools Program Brochure so you can read a little more about what to expect.

https://kgi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/korin-gamadji-program-brochure-REAL-schools.pdf

What a wonderful opportunity for our students to build their confidence, connection and understanding of themselves and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

A big thankyou to Ms Teakle for organising this event and connecting us with the Korin Gamadji Institute.

Kind Regards from the NSC Yarning Circle Team.

😊 Ms Amanda Davis, Ms Amanda Patterson & Mrs Su Honeywell

COVID UPDATE

New household contact information:

• You are a household contact if you have spent more than four hours with someone who has COVID-19 inside a house, accommodation or care facility.
• Your household contact period is 7 days.
• You don’t have to quarantine during this 7-day period if you:
• test negative using a rapid antigen test on 5 days of the 7-day period (with tests spaced at least 24 hours apart)
• wear a mask indoors when outside your home
• do not visit hospitals or care facilities
• notify your employer or education facility
• If you do not follow these steps, you must quarantine for the 7-day period – and you are required to get tested on Day 1 and Day 6.
• If you test positive on a rapid antigen test, you must report your result and isolate for 7 days. Visit Reporting your result page for more information.
• Household contacts are also referred to as close contacts.

Rapid Antigen Testing

Testing change:

• from Monday 23 May 2022, it is recommended RATs are used by students and staff when symptomatic.
• It will no longer be recommended that non-symptomatic students or staff conduct RATs twice a week.
• RATs are also required to be used for 5 days if a student or staff member is a close contact of a confirmed case and they are attending or working at a school.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• If your child is not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, they can continue to attend school, but you should monitor for symptoms.
• Students who show symptoms of COVID-19 cannot attend school and should get tested immediately and isolate until they receive a negative result.
• Students should continue with twice-a-week rapid antigen testing on school days.
• Students who have recovered from COVID-19 do not need to participate in surveillance testing for 30 days after their isolation period has ended.
• For information on symptoms visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/symptoms-and-risks.
• For more information on how to get tested visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/taking-test-covid-19.

If your child returns a positive result, your child has COVID-19. You must:

• quarantine your child for seven days
• advise the school about the positive result
• Your child must stay home until their symptoms have resolved and they are well

Reporting your child’s positive test

If your child was at school when they were infectious you need to report the positive case through the Student COVID-19 Test Portal or you can notify the school in writing or by phone.

You must also report your child’s positive test to the Department of Health via the COVID-19 Positive Rapid Antigen Test Self-Reporting Form or call centre on 1800 675 398.

Further information for languages other than English

If you or someone you know needs assistance with translating this information, please contact the school office for details of interpreter options.

Financial support available to people affected by COVID-19:

For more information, visit:

Financial and other support for COVID-19 | Coronavirus Victoria

If you need a payment during coronavirus (COVID-19) - Getting help during coronavirus (COVID-19) - Services Australia

General advice and support

For general advice and support please call the Department of Education and Training COVID-19 hotline on 1800 338 663.

You can also contact the school:

Phone: 5248 1400

Email: Newcomb.sc@education.vic.gov.au

Advice and further resources about what to do if you test positive to COVID-19, or you have been told you are a contact, are at: Your COVID Checklist | Coronavirus Victoria, or call the 24/7 Coronavirus hotline on: 1800 675 398