Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

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Coming Events

MAY

Thursday 22nd

College Assembly.

Year 7 Boys Football.

Year 7 Girls Netball.

Year 8 Soccer & Badminton.

Friday 23rd

Debutante Ball—Italian Social Club.

Sunday 25th

Lombok Tour Departs.

Monday 26th

Geelong Cross Country.

Year 9/10 Exams.

Wednesday 28th

IDAHO Day.

JUNE

Tuesday 3rd

Junior Girls Football.

Junior & Inter Boys Netball.

Yr 7 & 8 Soccer finals.

Immunisations Yr 7, all Yr 9 Boys.

Science Excursion.

Wednesday 4th

Yr 9/10 Headspace Presentation,

Periods 3 & 4.

Thursday 5th

Year Level Assemblies.

74 Drama Excursion.

2014 NAPLAN Testing Year 7 and 9 students completed the NAPLAN testing over three days last

week. Well done to all those students who concentrated well and

approached the testing with determination to do their best.

The NAPLAN testing also provides students in Year 7 and 9 with the

valuable experience of testing under exam conditions. NAPLAN results are

provided to the school toward the end of Term 3 and individual student

NAPLAN reports will be distributed to families at this time.

Students Representing the College Most students are representing the College positively by presenting

themselves well in full school uniform each day. There are however still a

series of ongoing issues with uniform: some students are wearing the

College jumper without a white school shirt underneath, many students are

wearing incorrect sport shorts with their sport uniform and many students

are still wearing black socks despite constant reminders to wear white.

Families are also reminded that girls are expected to wear the winter

uniform in these colder months and they should not be wearing tights,

leggings or stockings with the summer dress. Please support us in presenting

a positive College image by ensuring your child is wearing full and correct

school uniform each day.

We would like to remind families that students are not to gather or wait to

meet friends at the CENTRO shopping centre before or after school. It is

also very important that your child does not purchase banned items that are

associated with serious health concerns, such as soft drinks, energy drinks

or sweets, to bring to school.

Newcomb Secondary College places student health as a very high priority

and we encourage students to drink water and bring healthy food for snacks

and lunch.

College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders: President: Vidas Kymantas Daniel Blair Alexandria Potter

Vice President: Yvette Ramsay Luke Warren Madeline Walker

Exec. Officer: Phil Honeywell

81-85 Bellarine Highway Newcomb VIC 3219 Phone: 03 5248 1400 Fax: 03 5248 3523

Email: newcomb.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Website: www.newcombsc.vic.edu.au SMS student absences: 0434 728 159

CANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTERCANTEEN ROSTER

Wednesday,

21st May

Thursday,

22nd May

Friday,

23rd May

Monday,

26th May

Tuesday,

27th May

REBECCA

COSTA

LORRAINE

SZTANSKI

RITA

GILBERT

HELP

NEEDED

HELP

NEEDED

Wednesday,

28th May

Thursday,

29th May

Friday,

30th May

Monday,

2nd June

Tuesday,

3rd June

HELP

NEEDED Donna D’Elle

HELP

NEEDED

HELP

NEEDED

HELP

NEEDED

College Council The May meeting of the Newcomb Secondary College Council took place last

Thursday evening. Among the items discussed were the further developments

in our partnership with Deakin University, the future of E Block within our

facilities entitlements and Council membership. Mrs Yvette Ramsay was elected

as the Council Vice-President. We also approved a number of student business

activities, some outdoor education excursions, the Junior Band Camp and the

upcoming trip to Lombok.

Regarding Council Membership; it was noted that we do have places for parent

and community representation so if any parent is interested in being on

Council and would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact

the Principal, Mr Phil Honeywell.

Debutante Ball The 2014 Debutante Ball will be held this Friday evening at the Italian Social

Club, Moolap. The couples have been working hard on their dance routines

under the guidance of Lorrraine and Joe Timpano and I'm sure it will be a

great, fun-filled evening.

Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal

Mrs Colette Brennan, Assistant Principal

Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal

Student Absences Parents and Guardians are

required to provide an explanation

for their child’s absences.

In all instances the College

requires the following information:

Child’s name

Home Group or Year level

Date absent

Parent/guardian signature (when

written).

Late Passes The student will need to bring a

note from home and report for a

late pass to the School Office. If

the student has no note, they will

need to go through the same

procedure, however, they will be

placed on detention until a note of

explanation is received.

Leave Passes If it is unavoidable that a student

needs to leave for an appointment,

the student will need to bring a

note of explanation from home to

the School Office before school.

They will be issued with a leave

pass and the teachers will know

that they are absent during that

time.

Uniform Passes If a student is out of uniform they

will need to bring a note from

home and take it to the School

Office before school to be issued a

Uniform Pass. If they have no

explanation they will be placed on

detention until a note is brought.

BUS SERVICES FROM LEOPOLD

McHarry’s has informed us

that there will be some

extended school bus

services from Leopold. We

will notify you in the coming

newsletters when this

occurs.

The areas that will receive new school bus coverage will include:

Estuary Estate along Melaluka Rd (AM & PM)

Allambie Ave/Warrawee Rd area (AM)

Green Acre Drive and Canowindra Way area (AM)

Headspace Geelong is moving. From Monday 19 May 2014 the new office address will be 105 Yarra Street,

Geelong (entry via Little Ryrie Street, between Ryrie and Myers Streets). All other contact details will remain

the same.

DR. JANE GOODALL YOUTH SYMPOSIUM-

“How you can make a difference.”

On Tuesday, 3rd June, 50 Science students (Year 12

Biology and Psychology, Year 11 Biology and Year

9/10 Further Science) will have the opportunity to

attend the Dr. Jane Goodall Youth Symposium at

Costa Hall, Geelong. Dr Jane Goodall is best known

for her work with chimpanzees, conservation and the

environment, a UN Messenger of Peace and founder

of the global youth program, Jane Goodall’s Roots

and Shoots. As part of Dr Jane’s Australian Tour to

celebrate her 80th Birthday, this extraordinary global

leader is visiting our community.

Please check with your child to see if they have an

excursion form for this excursion and ensure forms

are returned to the office by Tuesday, 27th May. If

all seats are not filled by this date, other students will be given the opportunity to attend.

Any enquiries should be directed to Mrs. Ruth Cusack (Science Learning Area Leader)

Ruth Cusack

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Entertainment Books The College is selling Entertainment Books as part of fundraising for 2014. The books sell for $55 and are packed with hundreds of up to 50% off and 2-for-1 offers from many of the region’s most popular restaurants, attractions, take-away chains, accommodation, and much more! Available as a traditional Entertainment Book OR the new Digital Membership for your Apple or Android device. Entertainment Books can be ordered online at www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/11313g1 or by contacting the College office on 5248 1400.

CAREERS IN SPORTS MEDICINE – Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre is conducting an event to

introduce the world of sports medicine for Year 10-12’s. Build aware-ness of the health professionals involved in

caring for athletes, whether competing for Australia or exercise for fitness. Practitioners from sports medicine,

nutrition, podiatry, psychology, massage, physiotherapy and exercise physiology will give short talks.

When: Registration, 6.30-7pm, Wed 28 May; Talks, 7.30-9pm; Where: AAMI Park Stadium, 60 Olympic Blvd,

Entrance F, Gate 4, Corporate Entrance, Olympic Room 3; Parking: Eastern Plaza Carpark; Cost: $25, parents

free; Register: www.trybooking.com/EPDE; Info: megan.marshall@opsmc.com.au, www.opsmc.com.au.

YEAR 10 SUBJECT SELECTION FOR YEAR 11 – If you are in Year 10, university may seem a long way

off, but decisions you make now about VCE subjects can affect what you are able to study later. Whether you have

made up your mind about university or are undecided, it’s good to get information now so that you are fully

prepared for VCE and beyond. One starting point is to check out these videos from La Trobe University: Year 10

videos. Also go to www.vtac.edu.au, then go to CourseLink and set up an account to do some research.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY PARENT/ STUDENT EVENING – Start planning your VCE, university and

career. When/Where: Burwood, 6-8pm, May 21, Building I, Lecture Theatre 1A, 221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood;

Geelong Waterfront, 6-8pm, Wed 28 May, Building D, Percy Baxter Lecture Theatre, Gheringhap St, Geelong;

Maps and registration: www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/why-choose-deakin/parent-information/parent-and-

student

Reminders ‘At Monash’ seminars - Health Science and Social Work 13 May; Education and Nursing 20 May;

Biomedical Science, Radiography, Nutrition and Dietetics Wed 28 May; Engineering 29 May. More

dates and bookings: www.monash.edu/seminars.

Deakin University – Parent/student tertiary information; Melbourne Burwood: 6-8pm, 21 May; Geelong

Waterfront: 6-8pm, 28 May; www.deakin.edu.au/parent-and-student.

University of Melbourne – ‘Focus on Melbourne’: 27 May Commerce, 28 May Environments, 3 June

Science, 4 June Agriculture, 10 June Law, 11 June Engineering/IT, 18 June Conservatorium of Music;

25 June VCA. Info/book www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events2014

UMAT – Registrations close: 6 June; UMAT test date: 30 July 2014.

RMIT NEWS – RMIT is a university and VET provider, with campuses in the City and at Bundoora. RMIT school

holiday opportunities:

CHECK OUT SCIENCE AT RMIT – ‘Science in the City’ is a tour of RMIT facilities where students

and parents can learn more about science programs. Find out about the range of science programs available

at the city campus including biology, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, food science,

nanotechnology and physics. You will also gain knowledge of career options. When: 11am-1.30pm, Mon

30 June and Mon 22 Sept; Reg’n: www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover

RMIT EXPERIENCE DAYS – Events for Year 10-12 students giving insights into life on campus: Mon 30

June, Accounting and Finance; Trades Day; Tues 1 July, Community Justice; Engineering (City); Health and

Medical (Bundoora); Journalism and Audio Visual; Wed 2 July, Information Systems; Logistics; Thurs 3 July,

Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations; Engineering (Bundoora), Environment; Fri 4 July, Art & Design;

Science; Wed 1 Oct, Project Management. Information and Reg’n: www.rmit.edu.au/experiencedays.

RMIT HOSPITAL LABORATORY VISITS - These are for students interested in careers as medical sci-

entists. Tours give a chance to see the workings of a laboratory, and to observe where current students are

completing their professional practice. Covering laboratory medicine and nuclear medicine, the sessions

are held at major teaching hospitals from 2-11 July. Register: RMIT Medical Sciences, 9925 7075, medi-

calsciences@rmit.edu.au.

CareerNews

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE – ‘My Melbourne’ is the

University’s monthly newsletter for future students. It’s a great way to keep up to date with what’s happening at the

university and find out about the opportunities for students. Current students contribute to ‘My Melbourne’, so

readers find out what it’s really like to be a student. Get tips, learn about experiences, find out about college life -

blogs.unimelb.edu.au/mymelb.

NEW YORK JAZZ SYMPOSIUM – Students aged 14-17 wantingt to learn from some of the world’s greatest

jazz musicians can join the New York Jazz Symposium at Trinity College (Uni of Melbourne). Carl Allen

(drums), Rodney Jones (guitar), Mat Jodrell (trumpet) and Carla Cook (vocals) will work with passionate

young jazz musicians from around the world. Live on campus at college and form part of an ensemble group, focussing

on jazz performance, hear the journey of a musician, increase confidence to perform, and jam with other

musicians. Some students say it is like having six months’ worth of practice in one week! When: Sun 29 June – Sat

5 July, 2014; Cost: $1,650 (scholarships available); Applications: Close Fri 23 May; Info:

www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/learning/trinity-institute/new-york-jazz-symposium.html; Inquire: Lisa Mac, ph 03 9348

7565, lisamac@trinity.unimelb.edu.au.

WHAT IS AN ACTUARY? Many people have never heard of actuarial studies, and have no idea what an

actuary does. Actuaries are responsible for identifying, analysing and assessing risk. They determine the

likelihood of risk to ensure an organisation’s safeguards and they advise on the potential consequences of risk.

This is done by creating mathematical models using past data and the actuary’s own knowledge and experience. These

models are used to generate future scenarios to find out how likely and how severe future risks may be. Actuaries

traditionally work in consulting, banking, superannuation, stockbroking, insurance and investment and can

also find work in consumer behaviour analysis and developing areas like environmental studies, climate

change and genetics. At Monash University actuarial studies can be taken as part of the Bachelor of Commerce

or the Bachelor of Economics, and at the University of Melbourne in the Bachelor of Commerce. Pre-requisite

subjects are 3/4 English (any) and 3/4 Maths Methods. Website of the professional body, Actuarial Institute of

Australia: www.actuaries.asn.au/default.aspx.

AVIATION CAREERS EXPO – If you want to find out more about Swinburne’s aviation courses for 2015,

attend the Aviation Careers Expo. Representatives from CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, from some of Australia’s top

aviation organisations and major airlines will attend. When: 5.30pm, Mon 2 June; Where: Hawthorn campus;

Register by Fri 30 May: Online registration.

FLYING TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP – The Royal Victorian Aero Club with the 460 Bomber Squadron

Scholarship Trust is offering a flight training scholarship to take the successful candidate to the GEPT stage of the

Private Pilot’s Licence. Term and conditions available at www.rvac.com.au; Application forms are available at the Royal

Victorian Aero Club at Moorabbin Airport, ph 85867777.

LA TROBE UNIVERSITY NEWS – Career Practitioners were told about developments at La Trobe at the

recent annual Career Practitioners conference.

New courses for 2015 are the Bachelor of Commerce and the double qualification, Bachelor of Commerce/

Bachelor of Laws. In addition, the Bachelor of Science and Society, the Bachelor of Creative Arts, and the

Bachelor of Media and Communications will be re-designed.

In 2015 there will be a 4 aggregate point bonus for those completing a 3/4 LOTE

A new Early Admissions Program is starting (Aspire Program). Conditional offers will be made on the basis

of: school principal’s recommendation, and the applicant’s demonstrated non-academic contribution and

leadership, with the requirement of a minimum ATAR of 50.3 (some exceptions apply), the applicants’

completing a VTAC application, and an application to La Trobe. Applications: 1 July-31 Aug. Offers in Sept.

Program updates: www.latrobe.edu.au/aspire.

La Trobe is moving to two Colleges, away from five faculties. They will be The Social Science, Arts and

Communications and Law College, and the Science, Health and Engineering College.

Some Health Science degrees will be re-named Applied Science degrees. Eg B. Health Science/B. Podiatry

will become B. Applied Science/B. Podiatry.

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