Newsletter- Week 10 2025

Welcome to the last newsletter for Term 1, 2025. On reflection, we have enjoyed a really positive start to the school year with so many highlights. Pleasingly, we have witnessed improved attendance rates and our students are presenting themselves in a positive manner, dressed in full school uniform and remaining respectful to their fellow students and staff. Essentially, it is evident to us all that our students at Newcomb Secondary College in 2025 are exhibiting and living our college values of Learning, Respect and Working Together every day and thus making every post a winner- well done.

As a result, our classrooms and learning environments are predictable, calm, and orderly, with a clear focus on student engagement, stimulating learning and effective teaching time- aka, improved student outcomes. Over the course of Term 2, we will share further information on what our classrooms look, sound, and feel like, including details on our Instructional Model, Berry Street strategies and much more.

Information Evening (March 24)

Last Monday evening we welcomed our community into the college for our annual Information Evening. Once again, we had a fantastic turnout with many complimentary comments and feedback about the school we are and the programs and supports we provide to and for students. As Principal of this wonderful school, it is always a pleasure to showcase our first-class facilities, programs, learning environments and especially our stars of the show, our brilliant staff, and amazing students. We had all our staff in attendance, leading tours and speaking passionately about their subject areas and learning opportunities. Our students equally did an excellent job, demonstrating their leadership by assisting tours, providing demonstrations, cooking food for our community and expressing their gratitude for what Newcomb Secondary College means to them. Seeing the staff and student turnout highlights their commitment to Newcomb Secondary College and further underlines the connectedness of our school with our community. It makes us all very proud of the college community that we have and reinforces the investment of all in ensuring that Newcomb Secondary College continues to be a wonderful school, community, and family to be part of. Thank you.

School Day Tours (Wednesday April 2 + Friday April 4)

This week, we provide yet another opportunity for our community to participate in our great college as we open our college doors to welcome in our community for school day group tours. This is an important complimentary opportunity for students and families of Grade 5 or 6 students who wish to witness life at Newcomb Secondary College during a school day. Bookings can be made via this link, the QR code below, or by contacting the Administration office on 52481400.

Key Upcoming Dates

A few key dates to have on your radar as we draw Term 1 to a close-

• Friday April 4

- Last Day of Term 1, school will finish at 2.30pm.

• Tuesday April 22

- Term 2 commences

• Thursday May 8

- Parent/ Teacher/ Student conferences 4-7pm

• Friday May 9

- Parent/ Teacher/ Student conferences 9-12pm

- No regular classes for students

Happy Holidays!

Thank you for a great Term. We wish you all a relaxing and enjoyable holiday break spent doing what makes you happy and with those you care about. I encourage you all to review Term 1 as a family and reflect on the feedback provided to you on Learning Tasks and the Personal Learning Qualities (PLQ’s) and set appropriate goals to maintain growth. Equally, take some time to refresh the batteries- Term 2 will be a long term, but one full of positive opportunities, highlights, and much enjoyment for staff and students.

Have a safe holiday break!

Regards,

Scott McLeod

Principal

Newcomb Secondary College