Newsletter- Term 3 Week 4 2024

For those of you who are unaware, Newcomb Secondary College was formed in 1969, thus marking 2024 as the 55^th anniversary of our wonderful school. To celebrate this milestone, over 30 of the Newcomb Secondary College inaugural students recently gathered at the Fyansford Hotel to mark the occasion and recount the many stories of their experience at Newcomb Secondary College as well as share in their rich life stories post-graduation. In hearing of the event, and the wonderful day had by all, I began to reflect upon the impact that school has upon us all- both past and present. It continues to amaze me the bonds that can be formed from a school experience. Life-long bonds. 

For most of us, the dearest and longest friendships were formed from our school days. And of course, we all know of one or two couples who were school sweat-hearts, became married and have beautiful families. I wonder if the current students at Newcomb Secondary College appreciate the impact of the current schooling experience will have on them in 55 years time? Yes, we know that school is an institution aimed at preparing young people for success in the world of work. A school mission is to encourage, inspire and invoke skills and knowledge to ensure the aspirations and dreams of our young people can be realised. But school is much more than a place to draw out and facilitate a young person’s skills and attributes. A school is a human institution, full of shared experiences, common goals, and learning- a moment of time shared and lived together with peers. A moment in time unique to that cohort in a fast paced and ever-changing world. I encourage you all to take a moment and reflect upon what impact Newcomb Secondary College had on shaping your life? I know and trust you acquired the necessary skills and attributes that supported your journey into the workforce, but if like me, and perhaps the inaugural students of 1969, I have no doubt that your school experience at Newcomb Secondary College offered you much, much, more than that. It is exactly why I have returned to Newcomb Secondary College as Principal, and many others past Newcomb Secondary College students who returned as leaders, teachers, or support staff- put simply it is to give back to a school, and a community, that gave so much to us all. 

It is why I have great faith, hope and belief in our current students at Newcomb Secondary College. What a life that they have in front of them!

                                                                                                                                                
Senior Band Tour

This week we have our amazing Senior Concert Band touring Western Victoria. In what is always a highlight of the school year, the concert band will spend the whole week performing in schools and community centres throughout the Warrnambool, Portland, and surrounding areas. The Senior Concert Band, led by Mrs Bourke, Mrs Baker-Smith, and Mr Crowther, are an extremely talent group of musicians and a wonderful advertisement for Newcomb Secondary College. Music has been a feature of Newcomb Secondary College since the school’s inception and our program is the envy of many schools within the Geelong Region. We look forward to the students returning on Friday to welcome them back and hear of the great time they had together on the tour.

Have a great week!

Regards,

Scott McLeod

Principal

Newcomb Secondary College

81-85 Bellarine Highway | Newcomb 3219

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

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