Newsletter- Term 2 Week 9 2024

Ensuring a strong finish to Term 2

We hope that you and your family had a pleasant long weekend- it has come at a good point in the term! Term 2 is always a challenging Term. The days get shorter and weather colder which has a direct correlation to motivation, output and at times optimism. Sickness strikes us down and we often feel tired. It is a time in the school year where assessments seem more frequent and with end of semester reports closer to realisation. As such, it is a Term where resilience is tested and being proactive, organised and getting regular rest is very important. Fortunately, this year the weather has, to be honest, been quite reliable and consistent. It has certainly helped the cause and I personally have witnessed an encouraging vibe around the college and as a result I expect that the outcomes that will be realised in the coming weeks on our End of Semester reports will be positive for all. The challenge for all students is to ensure that you remain positive, disciplined, determined, and have high expectations of self to complete all set tasks before the end of the term and finish this semester off in great fashion.

Professional Learning Day Wrap

On Thursday last week we conducted a Professional Development Day at Newcomb Secondary College for all staff. Victorian State Schools are assigned 4 Professional Learning Days a year to work many items to improve student outcomes and wellbeing. These days are very valuable for staff and the focus of our Term 2 Professional Learning Day was on curriculum design, engagement, and wellbeing.

Travel Safety

I would like to remind our college community of the importance of safe movement around the school grounds and to and from school each day. Whether you are travelling on public transport, by car, on bike, scooter or walking, you must do so in line with the law and with respect to community expectations. With so many people moving at the start and end of the day, many avoidable accidents can occur. Wearing a helmet is important. Approaching corners slowly and safely is important. Walking on footpaths and keeping within designated bus stops is important. Finally, if you choose to ride an item to school, for the safety of all, it is expected that you dismount your item and walk it when on school grounds. Thanks for your vigilance and cooperation on this important matter- after all, we all have a responsibility to ensure the safety of each other.

Student Drop-off & Pick-up

As you are aware, we have some exciting facility upgrades happening on-site at present and renovations about to commence next door at Newcomb Central in the coming weeks. As such, we need to ensure movement on and off the school site each day is conducted safely. 

Of consideration are buses that enter the school grounds to collect students travelling home to the Bellarine Peninsula each day. Parents/ carers are reminded not to pick-up or drop-off students in the bus terminal. Please use the front of the college on the Bellarine Highway instead. Equally, the rear carpark at the college is for staff parking only and should also not be a site for student drop-off or pick-up, use Hibiscus Cresent instead please. 

Additionally, please use the college visitor’s carpark only when needing to pop into the college administration office.

Thanks for your cooperation in keeping staff, students, and our community safe.

Have a great week!

Regards,

Scott McLeod

Principal

Newcomb Secondary College

81-85 Bellarine Highway | Newcomb 3219

T: (03) 5248 1400 | F: (03) 5248352

Creating Positive Futures