Yesterday we welcomed students back for the start of term 4, 2022. We conducted a brief assembly before getting back into our learning programs. Special mention (of course) for our Year 12s who are rapidly closing in on the completion of their secondary education. We also mentioned that we will have a number of visitors with us on Wednesday to formally open our new facilities.
Staffing News
I am very happy to thank a number of staff who adjusted their roles while I was on leave. So thank you to Scott McLeod who was Acting Principal, Jeremy Sinclair who was Acting Assistant Principal and Ebony Dedini who was the Acting Leader of the Senior School. It is great that so many members of staff can successfully adjust their roles so the College doesn’t miss a beat.
Scott McLeod, Acting Principal James Murphy, Assistant Principal Jeremy Sinclair, Acting Assistant Principal
This Wednesday we are fortunate to be able to officially open our new M-Block (Numeracy & Music), C-Block (STEM innovation & design, Systems Technology & On-2-Wheels) and Auditorium facilities.
The Grand Opening showcase will demonstrate the innovative learning programs that come to life within these modern spaces and highlight the constant desire for Newcomb Secondary College to have the best possible spaces for our staff and our students to maximise all learning outcomes.
The showcase, featuring staff and students, will have a number of significant Newcomb Secondary College stakeholders present, ranging from State & Local Government politicians, Department of Education leaders, the Victorian State Building Authority, our architects and builders (Tectura & Allmore), P-Tech & other industry partners, Newcomb Secondary College Alumni constituents, further education leaders from The Gordon & Deakin University as well as our local Primary school Principals and others.
The school council meeting was held during the last week of Term 3.
At this meeting, council approved the Term 4 schedule inclusive of a Professional Learning Day for staff (student free day) on Thursday November 3 and a Professional Practice Day for staff on Thursday November 24.
Congratulations to our Year 10 students who participated in work experience during the last week of term 3. It was fantastic to witness the application of their employability skills in varied industries. Completing work experience during Year 10 gives our students great opportunities to delve into the world of work and gain a greater understanding of potential industries of interest for the future. It also helps students with their decision making for future schooling and study pathways beyond Newcomb Secondary College. Whilst the pandemic severely impacted these opportunities in the last two years, it has been really encouraging to see our students engaging in this in 2022.
A big thank you to the wonderful host employers, especially BKM Electrics who have been supporting 2 NSC students throughout the year.
If you would like to host one of our students for work experience in the future, we would love to hear from you! The next week is scheduled for the 7th-11th
of November (Week 6) and we again encourage all Year 10 students to actively engage in this opportunity.
On Thursday 15th of September, Hayley Riordan, Chantelle Brundall, Hamish Andrews and Zara Stenton Dozey competed in the Western Metro Athletics!
The day was a fantastic success with Chantelle and Hayley coming 3rd in their individual javelin event, and Zara winning the 1500m walk. Zara will now advance to the state finals!
A group of Senior Concert Band members travelled to Melbourne to see the show – Hairspray the Musical, at the Regent Theatre on Wednesday September 14th. This was a great day. The show was a wonderful, happy, and bright musical to see.
Cold Fusion Performance
Cold Fusion will be performing at Leopold Primary School on Tuesday October 11th during period 3 & 4. Information regarding this event is on Compass.
Intermediate Concert Band
The Year 8 Intermediate Concert Band will be performing at Northern Bay P-8 Campus – Peak Street on Wednesday November 2nd. Information regarding this event is on Compass.
Term 4 - Week 3
TUESDAY October 18th will be our Annual Music Concert (Bands) in the College Hall for family and friends. Students will be required to be at school by 6.30pm to get organised for a 7.30pm start.
I am giving early notice so that ALL music students can please make sure they are available to perform in the concert.
On the evening we will be also be having a raffle for several food hampers. Any donations from families for the food hampers would be appreciated at the beginning of term 4?
If you have any queries regarding the music program, concert, etc. please contact me by email.
The School Dental Initiative van will visit Newcomb Secondary College on Monday the 10th October. For those students who handed in completed School Dental Initiative forms.
Any staff or staff member who tests positive to COVID-19 must now isolate for a minimum of 5 days instead of 7. If they are asymptomatic, they may return to school on day 6. If they are symptomatic, they remain in isolation until day 7. If they have symptoms after 7 days, they are strongly advised to stay home until their symptoms have resolved.
As an additional risk mitigation, the Department of Health strongly recommends that those leaving isolation wear a face mask when away from home, both indoors and outdoors, and when they cannot physically distance. Those leaving isolation on day 6 should wear a mask for 5 days but particularly the first 2 days. Those leaving isolation on day 7 should wear a mask for 4 days but particularly the first 2 days.
Those leaving isolation should consider taking a rapid antigen test before attending school.
