Newsletter- Term 3 Week 2 2024

Can I start by applauding students for the manner in which they returned to school and resumed in their classes and learning programs. As I mentioned last week, a new semester offers a fresh opportunity for students, comprising of new classes, new learnings, new staff members, groups, excursions, and other exciting experiences that a vibrant, inclusive and diverse school has to offer. Can I also acknowledge all members of our college community for making positive adjustments to the new college facilities. The new fence line has been a welcome, important, and highly valued facility upgrade- the high volume of positive comments from all members of the community has been amazing. We look forward to the new locker installation, Bike Storage Shed and Basketball Courts in the coming weeks. Speaking of our new Basketball courts, we must congratulate our Senior Boys Basketballers for winning their Division of the Geelong Secondary Schools Sports Association- a great achievement!

We also need to commend students for making the necessary adjustments in-line with our amended college Mobile Phone Policy. It has also been noted that students have managed to exhibit our College Values of Learning, Respect and Working Together regarding the policy. As a result of this respect, the policy amendments have transitioned into our everyday school life in a seamless way thus far- thank you and keep it up. The benefits for learning, social connection and mental health are real. Well done to all.

Canteen Payments- cash or card only

Can we please ensure, with respect to the Mobile Phone policy, that all payments at the college canteen are actioned using cash or card.

Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter (Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together)

Are you excited for the commencement of the Olympics?

Do you (or did you) dream of one day being an Olympian yourself?

During week three of this Term, we will be conducting the Newcomb Secondary College Olympics- an event like no other! This initiative was the brainchild of our college school captains and has come to life with the guidance and support of the SLAM team. We encourage all students to take part in the events and activities, accumulating points for the House competition that will define the overall college winner.

The events include-

We are looking forward to the NSC Olympics- good luck to all involved!

Quiz time- Newcomb Secondary College has been represented in the Olympics. In fact, we have had an ex-student win an Olympic Medal. Can you name who that was?

Have a great week!

Regards,

Scott McLeod

Principal

Newcomb Secondary College

81-85 Bellarine Highway | Newcomb 3219

T: (03) 5248 1400 | F: (03) 52483532

Creating Positive Futures

Newcomb Secondary College is fortunate enough to have a Doctors in Schools Program running 2 days a week.

We have both a GP, and Mental Health Nurse that attend onsite to run a clinic on a Tuesday and Wednesday. This clinic is for any student in Years 7-12. The appointments are bulk billed, meaning that there is no cost to families.

Appointments can be made by either contacting the schools Wellbeing Team or calling Bellarine Community Health on 5253 0400.

Students may access this service to address any of the following:

• Physical pain or issues
• Health lifestyle (sleep, diet, nutrition, exercise)
• Mental health
• Sexual health and contraception
• Sexuality and gender identity
• Body image
• Scripts

If you would like to know more, please contact Jane Osborne in our Wellbeing Team.

Jane can either be reached by contacting the school office, or via email at jane.osborne@education.vic.gov.au

Jane Osborne

Newcomb Secondary College

Student Wellbeing & Engagement

Ph: 5248 1400 | 

E: Jane.Osborne@education.vic.gov.au

Welcome!

This health content is brought to you by Doctors in Secondary School.

Please find the selected resources from your healthcare team below. These resources offer a trusted source of relevant health information. We hope you find them helpful and informative.

This week's focus is on discussing the issue of Concussion in Sport.

Information for parents to help recognise the symptoms of concussion and understand the best process for treatment and ongoing management of concussion.

To learn more, visit the webpage by, clicking here.

You can also access the information via QR code.

COGG Parent Education Events Term 3 2024 PDF

Student Representative Committee Update

In Term Three the SLAM team, school captains and house captains have some big events planned. This will make the term more enjoyable and help build a positive community spirit at the college.

The Newcomb Secondary College Olympics will be held in Week 3 from the 29th of July until the 2nd of August. The week will consist of house-coloured Olympic based competitions. Over the week the winning houses of each activity will accumulate points and the leading house at the end of the week will be crowned 2024 NSC Olympics champions. This will be a great event to bring together the school community and build house spirit.

The prize for the winning house is going to be funded by collecting the 10c cans and bottles, therefore the more cans and bottles collected, the bigger the prize! Students can collect cans and bottles via the box in the refectory, or members of the community are able to donate via your local can collection depot points.

It would be greatly appreciated if you could choose Newcomb Secondary College next time you collect your 10c bottles and cans!

You are able to donate your funding from cans and bottles to Newcomb Secondary College via the CDS app by registering via the instructions below.

Charity Donation

You can donate via the CDS Vic West app. Just download the app, select Charity Donation as your payout method, and choose your preferred charity. (Select Newcomb Secondary College)

1. Scan the barcode before you start your session.
2. Insert your containers and select “Payout” on the screen when you’re done. The charity will receive 100% of your donated refund within 1 week.
3. This is what you will see when you have downloaded your app and set up Newcomb Secondary College at the active payout.

Simply scan your barcode when you deposit your cans and bottles, and Newcomb Secondary College will benefit from your deposit.

2025 Geelong Youth Council - Nominations Open NOW!

Are you aged between 12-17 and interested in having a say, making a difference, and learning more about local government decision-making?

The City of Greater Geelong is looking for 11 passionate new members from the Geelong region to join the 2025 Youth Council Advisory Committee.

Youth Council is an opportunity to share your ideas, discuss issues affecting young people, provide advice to Council, develop an understanding of local government, build your leadership skills, and make heaps of new friends!

If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, make sure you submit an application for the 2025 Youth Council program.

Nominations are open from 12 August - 13 September so head over to our socials @GeelongYouthCouncil or head to the Geelong Webpage

https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/youthcouncil for more information about how to apply.

If you have any questions or require more information jump on to the Youth Council Instagram page- @GeelongYouthCouncil and DM us, or email Youthcouncil@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

The After School Homework Club is in Room B2 every day except Thursdays. Students are welcome to attend to catch up on classwork, complete homework, receive individual tutoring or to work with classmates on a group project. They may attend for 15 minutes to sort out just one problem or they may attend right up to 5pm to accomplish a greater amount of learning. Those who attend will be awarded a positive learning chronicle (with reward token) and will be offered food and hot chocolates!! 

Mr Curnick

* Tuesdays (Weekly): CBCA Shadow Judging Book Club with Miss Marshall - members only at this stage as we prepare to vote for our favourite Older Readers Fiction books.

CBCA Sun Project: Shadow Judging – Young voices welcome here

* Tuesdays (Weekly): Games Club - Board games, movies, karaoke and popcorn!

Joining in and having fun is central to the success of Games Club. Run by Vanessa (City of Greater Geelong) and Ms Noor Al-Assafi (our Newcomb Secondary College Social Worker), we have an outstanding turnout of students enjoying the warmth, friendship and fun in the school library every Tuesday lunchtime.

* Wednesdays (Fortnightly): Geelong Regional Library with Ms Laura Farrington 

Manga, mysteries, magic, trivia games and craft are on the table when Laura is visiting from Geelong Regional Library Corporation. Newcomb Secondary students particularly enjoy using their badge maker machine and special activities like Easter, Halloween, Christmas and Idahobit Day crafts. We are very fortunate to be right next door to Newcomb Library where Miss Laura Farrington is the Children's and Youth Services Librarian. 

Our Term 3 2024 schedule of visits are as follows: 

Theme: Magic & Monsters

Wed 24 July – Monster Rock painting (With Sharpies, not paint) “Let’s talk about your favourite Book/Movie villain”

Wed 7 Aug – DIY Magic Wand “Favourite Fantasy Novel & How Magic Works in books vs Tv”

Wed 21 Aug – Book Week Kahoot Harry Potter HOUSE CUP competition (with Miss Marshall) & additional craft activity Magic Bookmarks for colouring and sewing

Wed 4 Sept – Glow in the Dark Silhouette “Haunted house movies and Scary Books”

Wed 18 Sept – Trivia

* Thursdays (Weekly): Craft Club with Miss Marshall

* Fridays (Weekly): Crochet Club with Mrs MacArthur

We’re excited to let you know that entries for the 2024 Insight Creative Writing Competition are OPEN. If we have any budding writers from Years 7–12 at our school, please enter! We’d love to see your work.

Here is a quick reminder of the guidelines Insight have made to help students get even more creative with their entries.

• All year levels have an upper limit of 1400 words. There is no minimum word limit.
• We accept other creative writing forms in addition to short stories, including poems, scripts and more.
• This year’s theme (Beauty in the unknown) is optional, giving entrants the freedom to write about anything that inspires them.

To download the submission form and view all conditions of entry, please click below.

DOWNLOAD CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND SUBMISSION FORM

COMPETITION KEY DATES

Entries open: 18 March 2024
Entries close: 1 September 2024
Longlist announcement: 18 October 2024
Shortlist announcement: 1 November 2024
Awards ceremony: TBA

We’re looking forward to hearing about your stories soon! Good Luck!

Here are some more contact details for the Insight Team

INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS

3/350 Charman Road, Cheltenham 3192 VIC AUSTRALIA

p. +61 3 8571 4950 | m. 0413 131 842 | w. www.insightpublications.com.au