We were very pleased to welcome many special guests for our official opening of our new facilities last Wednesday. 

Among the attendees were the Minister of Education Natalie Hutchins, Member for Geelong Christine Couzens, Head of the Deakin University School of Education Damian Blake, and the General Manager of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club Phil Clohesy. 

We also welcomed representatives from Tectura Architects, Allmore Constructions, the Department of Education, the Victorian School Building Authority as well as School Councillors and members of the Newcomb Secondary College Alumni. 

The guests were able to look at classes in action in our new Maths, Music and Technology facilities before a symbolic ‘cutting of the ribbon.'

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

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Grand Opening Showcase 

It was wonderful to see the ribbon cut to officially open the auditorium!

We were lucky to enjoy a brief speech from Mr Honeywell to start the Grand Opening Showcase.

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Geelong Cup Day - Wednesday 19th October

Please note there will be no classes on this day and the school will be closed.

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College Council Information

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.

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Year 7 Immunisations - 2nd Dose

All year 7 students are recommended to wear Sports uniform for the day.

Pre-Immunisation checklist

Before your child is immunised, tell the doctor or nurse if any of the following apply.

• Is unwell on the day of immunisation (body temperature over 38.5°C)
• Has any severe allergies
• Has had a severe reaction to any vaccine

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Music News

Year 7 Concert Band

Year 7 Junior Concert Band rehearsing for our Annual Music Concert on Tuesday October 18th in the College Hall.

Cold Fusion Performance

Cold Fusion will be performing at Leopold Primary School on Tuesday October 11^th 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 2^nd. Information regarding this event is on Compass.

Term 4 - Week 3

TUESDAY October 18^th  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. 

cheryl.stabryla@education.vic.gov.au

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Student Programs

This term we have some lunch time clubs/activities going ahead.

- Monday & Friday - Dance Club in the Flag Quadrangle (Auditorium on wet days)

- Tuesday - Chocolates & Chess in the Library

- Wednesday - Movies/TV shows in the Auditorium

- Wednesday - Environmental Group with Ms Roberts

- Wednesday (Fortnightly) - Mystery & Crime Book Club in the library with Laura from the Newcomb Library

- Thursday - Art Activities with Mrs Honeywell

- Friday - Wood/Tech with Mr Monahan -2nd Half of Lunch

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Year 12 VCAL Melbourne Excusion

On Tuesday 11th October, as reward for the hard work across 2022, Year 12 VCAL will be heading to Melbourne to celebrate. 

The day will provide an opportunity for students to reflect on the year, and spend some quality time together before embarking on their own career journeys.

The day will involve the following activities :
AM: Students will spend the morning looking around the Queen Victoria Market
Lunch: The class will come together for a group lunch. Students will have agency as to the venue.
PM: Students to have approximately 1 hour to look around Bourke Street Mall/Emporium Shopping Centre.

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Year 12 Dress Week

Monday - Dress like a character day

Tuesday - Dress like Adam Sandler day

Wednesday - Dress as something starting with the same first letter as your name day

Thursday - Dress like a teacher day

Friday - Crazy dress day

Stay tuned for more photo's in next week's Newsletter.

COVID-19 isolation requirements 

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.

Red Rooster are looking for school leavers who are looking to take either a gap year next year or planning to study at Deakin. We are also still recruiting junior staff.

"If you love food, love to have fun, take care and pride in the way you present your space and what you will prepare and serve your customer AND have a passion to be the best part of someone’s day, then The Rooster’s Calling You!"

Looking for day staff and shift supervisors

positions are available at our Geelong, and Geelong Bypass North and South stores.

Please send resumes to kmjlfox@gmail.com

We would be looking to fast track anyone with relevant experience.