The first week of Term 3 was action packed. Nothing like getting back into the swing of things straight away! 

In conjunction with the resumption of core subjects (Maths, English etc.), many students commenced their new electives or new units. 

Students Out and About

The week comprised of Senior School Sport (Basketball), Wadawurrung Incursion for Year 8’s, the Year 10 Retreat Camp over three days and on Friday we had Senior students travel to Melbourne for the Careers Expo. The Year 9 students visited The Gordon, undertaking the Geelong Tertiary Futures Program (GTFP). 

I am very pleased to report that on each occasion, Newcomb Secondary College students were commended for their behaviour, positive engagement and overall involvement. Well done! I would also like to acknowledge the commitment of our wonderful staff at Newcomb Secondary College who make such opportunities possible for students. 

Welcome to our new Business Manager

I have the pleasure of introducing and welcoming Jenny Peters to Newcomb Secondary College. Jenny is joining the College as our Business Manager following Tansy Young moving to Drysdale Primary School. We are very lucky to have Jenny join our community. 

Pathways

This Thursday, we are conducting our Pathways meeting featuring important information about Senior student courses. 

Year 9 Leadership Camp

It should be noted that we have a select number of students attending the Year 9 Leadership Camp (Gnurad Gundidj) in Glenormiston (near Camperdown) for the next 9 weeks. We look forward to sharing more about this experience with you all in the coming Newsletter editions.

There is a lot on the horizon in the next few weeks, so I will leave this report as it is for now.

Have a great week!

Regards,

Mr McLeod

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School Operations Updates

• Pathways Information Evening: This Thursday, 20 July at 7.00pm in Auditorium. An evening event to help students and parents understand their pathway, particularly the transition from Year 10 into Year 11 for the future Year 11s of 2024.
• Year 10 into 11 Course Counselling will be 1 - 3 August. Year 10 classes will still run on these dates, students will just come out of classes for a 10-minute course counselling session. A schedule will be shared prior to the commencement of the sessions.
• Year 12 PTSC Thursday, 27 July in the Lang Centre from 4:30 – 6:30pm. Compass bookings are open now. This is a great way for Year 12s and their families to set them up for success in the upcoming final assessments.

Mr Sinclair

Mr Scott McLeod, Acting Principal
Mr James Murphy, Assistant Principal
Mr Jeremy Sinclair, Acting Assistant Principal