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Student Free Day

This Thursday 3rd November will be a student free day for staff development. 

Staff will commence the day by continuing to work on our understanding of the Berry Street Education model with a particular emphasis on the importance of resilience for all. 

Following this we will revisit our work in support of STEM related pathways to 21^st century study and work realities. We will cap this off with a ‘hands-on’ visit to the Geelong Tech School at the city campus of the Gordon TAFE.

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

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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.

Year 8 students will be required to wear their best school uniform, be in the music department by 10.30am and bring their lunch. We will return to school by 3.00pm on this day.

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Careers in Health Work Shop

Earlier this month Barwon Health hosted 30 students from North Geelong Secondary College, Northern Bay College and Newcomb Secondary College who were interested in a career in health.

Most of the students thought they wanted to be nurses, midwives, paramedics or doctors, but throughout the day they were exposed to a range of clinical and non-clinical careers in health, which widened their eyes to the variety of opportunities in health. 

The students toured parts of the McKellar Centre, participated in casting at McKellar Kids' Rehab, and had a go at Allied Health assistant, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology activities. 

The students were also informed about job opportunities at Barwon Health, and heard from two consumers who spoke about the importance of caring and the impact that different health professionals can have on a patient's journey.

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Year 9 & 10

Last Wednesday we were graced with a visit from the Mayor of Geelong, Peter Murrihy. 

Mayor Murrihy spoke to our year 9 and 10 students about applying to be a member of the 2023 Geelong Youth Council. 

Young people can nominate themselves here: https://yoursay.ntropydata.com...

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Alumni Visit

We had a great time welcoming Jason Tom, an Alumni who graduated in 2004 back to our school.

Jason discussed his career in policework, culminating in becoming a Detective. Jason also played a lot of football and now works for the AFL, coaching and developing a local team in his home town Cairns. 

Mr Bell's GROW class had a lot of questions. Thanks heaps for your visit Jason.

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VCAL

In term 3, our VCAL students went on an amazing industry tour by the Sharp group. 

That tour inspired our vibrant year 11 student Jewelea, to reach out to the Flying Brick, hoping for work experience in hospitality. 

Every Thursday she puts on her professional team gear, and experiences what it's like to work in this beautiful part of the world. 

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Important Dates to Remember

As approved at the most recent School Council meeting, please note the following two days for which classes will not be running for students. 

The Professional Learning Day (Nov 3) provides an opportunity for a collective rich learning experience for staff, ensuring staff are best supported to deliver learning for all students. 

The Professional Practice Day (Nov 24) allows staff the opportunity to plan future lessons and assess students completed work without disruption. Teaching is an important job and thus these DET and School Council approved days are welcome opportunities for staff to continue to support each and every student at NSC.

Professional Learning Day (student free): Thursday Nov 3

Professional Practice Day (no regular classes running): Thursday Nov 24

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Head Lice

There have been some isolated cases of head lice that have been reported to our school, so now is a good time to check your students head for any sign of them.

About Head Lice

Head lice have been around for many thousands of years. Anyone can get head lice and given the chance head lice move from head to head without discrimination.

• Head lice are small, wingless, blood sucking insects.
• Their colour varies from whitish-brown to reddish-brown.
• People get head lice from direct hair to hair contact with another person who has head lice.
• Head lice do not have wings or jumping legs so they cannot fly or jump from head to head. They can only crawl.

Finding Head Lice

Lice can crawl and hide. The easiest and most effective way to find them is to follow these steps:

Step 1. Comb any type of hair conditioner on to dry, brushed (detangled) hair. This stuns the lice and makes it difficult for them to grip the hair or crawl around.

Step 2. Now comb sections of the hair with a fine tooth, head lice comb.

Step 3. Wipe the conditioner from the comb onto a paper towel or tissue.

Step 4. Look on the tissue and on the comb for lice and eggs.

Step 5. Repeat the combing for every part of the head at least 4 or 5 times
If lice or eggs are found, the child's hair should be treated.
Head lice eggs are small (the size of a pinhead) and oval. A live egg will 'pop' when squashed between fingernails.

Life Cycle of Head Lice

1. Egg is laid on hair shaft. Egg is called a nit.
2. Louse emerges after six to seven days.
3. First moult two days after hatching.
4. Second moult 5 days after hatching.
5. Third moult 10 days after hatching.
6. Emerging from their third moult as adult lice, the female and slightly similar male begin to reproduce.
7. Female lays first egg one or two days after mating.
8. Female can lay approximately three to eight eggs per day for the next 16 days.
9. Having lived 32 to 35 days the louse dies.
   
   

Treating Head Lice

• Concentrate on the head - there is no evidence that you need to clean the house or classroom.
• No treatment kills all of the eggs so treatment must involve two applications seven days apart.
• If you are using lotions, apply the product to dry hair.
• There is no need to treat the whole family, unless they also have head lice.
• Only the pillowcase requires specific laundering; either wash it in hot water (at least 60 degrees centigrade) or dry it using a clothes dryer on the hot or warm setting.
• There is no product available that prevents head lice. Using the conditioner and comb method once a week will help you detect any head lice early and minimise the problem. Tying back long hair can help prevent the spread of head lice.
• Combs with long, rounded stainless steel teeth positioned very close together have been shown to be the most effective, however, any head lice comb can be use.

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.