Newsletter- Term 4 Week 5 2024

Feedback Week

It is hard to believe that this week marks the middle of Term four. It is our Feedback week and is a timely opportunity for students and parents/ carers to review the feedback provided via our Positive Learning Qualities (PLQ’s) released on Friday and reflect upon what has been achieved, what should be celebrated, and the work that lies ahead. It is an important juncture when, as a support team, all avenues for further growth and improvement should be planned for and implemented. The year will fast come to a close and it is always very important to ensure that all students finish off the year well.

VALA Presentation- great recognition for Newcomb Secondary College!

Last week I was fortunate to welcome twenty-five visitors to the school as part of the Victorian Applied Learning Association (VALA) ‘Safari by the Sea’. The participants on this event were staff from school across Victoria and visited Newcomb Secondary College because of our best practice Careers Education and Pathways Programs, including P-Tech. It is undisputed that Newcomb Secondary College is the envy of other schools for what we offer students and how we provide the supports in ensuring successful outcomes into the 21^st Century World of Work is achieved by all. Our visitors were very impressed with our Positive Futures Framework (see below), used as a guiding set of skills and attributes that we develop in all students aligned with what is necessary in the world of work and within our continually evolving communities- local, national and across the world. Likewise, our visitors were full of admiration, and very envious of the Getting Ready for the Outside World (GROW) and Pathways in Technology (P-Tech) programs. It is fair to say that our connections with Industry and our commitment to offering our students the best shot at success beyond their Newcomb Secondary College experience, along with our programs that make this a reality, is most definitely unrivalled at any other secondary school setting.

A product of Newcomb Secondary College, Mr Lachie Rollo is a prime example of an outstanding outcome. Lachie is employed at IXL- Metal Castings (a NSC P-Tech partner). Just recently Lachie was awarded AFI Victorian Achiever of the Year 2024 in an awards ceremony staged in New Zealand- well done and credit to you Lachie, you have a bright future ahead of you!

Have a great week!

Regards,

Mr Scott McLeod

Principal

Newcomb Secondary College