Term 4- Importance of finishing the school year well

Welcome to Term four. I hope that all students and parents/carers had an enjoyable break together. I wish to especially welcome those new to Newcomb Secondary College, of which we have eleven new students join the college for Term four.  

As per our regular start to a Term, staff and students gathered in the hall for a Whole School Assembly. The key features of the messages shared to students at the assembly were aligned with encouragement to finish the school year well. I likened Term four to the fourth quarter of a sporting match. The fourth, or final quarter can be the time where a match is won or lost, it is where you test your preparation and endurance. It is a period of a match, or school term, where you are recognised for how you finish off. First impressions are always important, but I also believe strongly in the way a person conducts, carries, and applies themselves at the conclusion of any activity, event or in this case sporting match or school year. I’ll be keen to reflect with students in a few week's time to see how they felt they finished the 2024 school year off.

How can students finish off well you might ask? What does this look like? Well, for me it is easy…

• Make sure all students have reflected upon feedback from teachers and NSC staff

• Make sure students are ready to learn- make it a focus to get to class on time, in full uniform, with the correct learning materials and a positive attitude for learning

• Make sure students contribute in a positive way to the classroom learning environment- our Good Order expectations provide the guidelines for how all students can make these positive contributions.

• Furthermore, it is important that all students play their role in ensuring a positive school climate- in the yard before school, during recess, lunch and after school. After all, our school is a shared space for everyone.

I noted to students that we have been impressed with their presentation in uniform and the way in which all students (and the broader school community might I add) have attended to the Mobile Phone policy throughout Term 3- well done, thank you and let’s not let our standards drop this term.

I also encouraged students to remain positive role models for NSC- students who make positive choices that improve their quality of life and the quality of those lives around them. I asked students to always act with our three NSC values at the front and centre of their minds and reflected in their actions- Learning, Respect and Working Together.

I ended by congratulating students on the way in which they have delivered upon our ‘High Expectations’ culture in 2024.

Year 12 Students

I wish to acknowledge our Year Twelve students as they embark on the final stages of their time at NSC, and their thirteen years of primary and secondary schooling. We note that the next few weeks are a very busy, and often stressful time, in a Year Twelve student’s life, but rest assured all Year Twelve students have the full support of entire NSC community. We know you will reap the rewards for the efforts and dedication you have put into your learning this year, and over your entire NSC journey.

New Canteen Operator- Welcome Carly!

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new Canteen Operator, Carly to Newcomb Secondary College community. At our assembly this week, I encouraged students to welcome Carly to the college when they visit the canteen this week. Carly is keen to hear from students and our college community- what food and drink do you wish to see at the Canteen? So far, the feedback on the food and drink selections has been overwhelmingly positive!

Once again, welcome back and have a great week!

Mr Scott McLeod

Principal

Newcomb Secondary College