From The Principal Team
School Capital Building Program
We are very excited to announce that this week the commencement of the construction works to deliver new Music, Mathematics and Systems Technology spaces is about to take place, signifying the next stage of Newcomb Secondary College's $6 million Capital Building Works Program. Allmore Constructions will place site fence lines around the renovation areas and work will begin on the project. This is due for completion in May 2021. As a result of this work, there will be some disruption to normal school access and operations. We will work closely with Allmore to ensure that they can undertake the construction whilst enabling our students, staff and parents/carers to safely access the school.
Contained in this newsletter is a map of the college indicating the restricted areas earmarked as construction sites only and the areas of the school site that are permitted for staff and student use. Please note that entry and exit points to the college are altered during the building phase.
a) Access to the College- students
• As noted on the map in this newsletter, students are to access the school internal courtyards via the B-Block Corridor.
• No access is available in or out of the M-Block Corridor and limited access to the C-Block Corridor during the building works.
• Students arriving or departing from the front of the school, must use the external pathway commencing from the zebra crossing along the eastern oval (near the bus port) and following the path towards the school bus sheds, through the temporary gate, past the bike shelter and Hall and into the B-Block Corridor. The temporary gate will be open daily from 8am to 9am and from 2.30pm to 4pm.
Please note that students are not to use the Administrative office for general access before and after school.
b) Access to the College- parents/carers and visitors
• Parents and other community members may enter the school via the Administration Office.
• Students arriving late, or departing the college early, must do so through the Administration Office.
Parent Opinion Survey
In 2020, all parents and guardians will be offered the opportunity to participate in the annual Parent Opinion Survey. The survey will be made available to you via a link and personalised log-in code that you will receive this week. Keep an eye on Compass in the coming days for all the information about this important survey. We certainly value your input and feedback!
Melbourne Cup- School Day As Normal
Please be aware that, despite many businesses and schools in Victoria having Melbourne Cup Day as a public holiday, State schools in Geelong, including Newcomb Secondary College will continue as a normal school day.
Attitudes to School Survey
Students will be completing the annual Attitude to School Survey this week. Information on the survey was shared with you last week on Compass outlining the purpose of the survey and all associated details regarding its administration.
World Teachers’ Day
World Teachers’ Day will be celebrated on Friday 30th October in Australia, providing an opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of all Victorian teachers.
During 2020, teachers all around the world have changed their routines and adjusted their teaching practices in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While this has been an unprecedented time for all, World Teachers’ Day recognises the continuing hard work of all teachers.
This year’s theme is ‘Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future’. This reflects the continued commitment teachers have made as leaders, working in a range of environments throughout the pandemic.
Celebrated in more than 100 countries worldwide, World Teachers’ Day encourages all teachers to be recognised and thanked for their efforts in teaching future generations.
Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal
Mr James Murphy, Assistant Principal
Mr Scott McLeod, Assistant Principal
