2021 Grade 6 to 7 Orientation Program

On Tuesday December 8, we were excited to have the opportunity to welcome our new Year 7 cohort of students for 2021. Around 80 students from our local feeder schools, and some from further beyond, joined us onsite here at Newcomb Secondary College. Students participated in a set program for the day that allowed students to meet their fellow classmates, their Student Support leaders, Home Group teacher and some of their other subject teachers. Students toured the college and had a taste of life as a Newcomb Secondary College student. There were 80 nervous young people who entered the college at 9am on Tuesday, but upon leaving at 3.15pm, there were 80 happy students who have made new friends, learnt of the college programs, met our staff and are looking forward to returning to Newcomb Secondary College at the start of 2021!

2021 Orientation Program (Y7-10)

Last week all students in Years 7-10 were involved in our 2021 Orientation week. What this meant for students was that they had the opportunity to trial their 2021 timetable, meet their new teachers and class peers and learn more about the subjects that they will undertake next year. It is certainly a year that we are all looking forward to starting off on the right foot!

End of Year Program

Over the course of the final two weeks of the 2020 schooling year (Dec 7- Dec 18), students will participate in a number of whole school educational challenge activities both onsite here at Newcomb Secondary College and offsite at Waterfront Geelong and the You Yang’s. Given the year we have endured, and the continued recent easing of COVID restrictions, we have the opportunity to undertake more experiential events for students and finish the year on a high!

The program for students appears on their Compass schedule as an 'event' each day as regular classes are cancelled. All details regarding each day are contained in that event description. In summary-

*Wednesday Dec 9- Geelong Waterfront Day

Thursday Dec 10- What's the Problem Day

*Friday Dec 11- Xperience Day! (You Yangs)

Monday Dec 14- Hand's on Day

Tuesday Dec 15- Activities Day

Wednesday Dec 16- Friday Dec 18- College Environmental Program

*Please note that the You Yang’s Xperience Day activities are offsite and as such require parental/guardian consent on Compass.

Professional Learning Days

Last Thursday (3 December) saw staff undertake the third pupil free day of the year. We concentrated on our planning for 2021 with a focus on Student Voice and Agency.

College Council

This Thursday sees the final College Council meeting of the 2020 school year. Meeting papers have been distributed.

Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal

Mr James Murphy, Assistant Principal

Mr Scott McLeod, Assistant Principal