Newcomb Secondary College Newsletter

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TUESDAY 10th March 2015 ISSUE: 6

Coming Events

Wednesday, 11th March

GRIP Leadership (College Captains), All

Day.

Thursday, 12th March

Year 11/12 REACH Workshop.

Whole College Assembly.

Friday, 13th March

Intermediate Sport: Volleyball/Tennis/

Softball/Baseball.

GROW at Gordon.

Year 7 Beach Day—Ocean Grove.

Monday, 16th March

On 2 Wheels, Eastern Beach Road.

Thursday, 19th March

Year 9—Robbie Noggler.

Connect Assemblies, 10.30am.

Friday, 20th March

National Day of Action Against Bullying.

GROW at Gordon.

Monday, 23rd March

Information Evening, 7pm.

Tuesday, 24th March

Year 7 BBQ Evening.

Thursday, 26th March

On 2 Wheels, Melbourne City Loop (all

day).

Year Level Assemblies, 10.30am.

Friday, 27th March

Year 7 & 10 Immunisations. END OF TERM

Students finish at 2.30pm.

Athletic Sports Today we held our Athletics carnival and it was a great success with many students

participating in a wide variety of events and fun activities. Congratulations to all

students who had a go and represented their House in the different events. Results

will be posted in the following newsletter.

Mr Phil Honeywell, Principal

Mr Shane Elevato, Assistant Principal

Mrs Liz McNamara, Assistant Principal

PRIMARY SCHOOL VISITS NEWCOMB This week students from Moolap, Newcomb Park and Leopold Primary Schools have

visited our College as part of the transition program. Students spent two, 30 minute

sessions sampling high school life. Programs on offer ranged from 2D Art where they

familiarised themselves with the famous Newcomb “Seahorse”. PE activities included

Badminton, Soft Lacrosse and AFL. Students were also exposed to our LOTE

programs and On Two Wheels bike mechanics workshop where they learned the

ins and outs of changing a flat tyre.

Thanks to the following staff for their involvement during their planning time. Mrs

Boyanton, Mr Holz, Mr Goward, Mr Unmack, Mr Amer, Mr Hill, Ms Roberts, Mrs

Mahr, Mrs Kestle and Mr Davis.

Next week we are having visits from Leopold (Grade 5’s) and Tate St Primary

school.

The following week Geelong East and Whittington Primary School students will be

part of this program. Mr Rowan Klingberg (Year 7 Team Leader)

College Council: Student Leaders: Student Leaders: President: Vidas Kymantas Mitchell Allen Toby France

Vice President: Yvette Ramsay Amanda Clydesdale Bailee Jones

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: 0416 907 351

SECONDARY SCHOOL NURSE NEWS

Be active for life! Did you know that 9 in 10 Australian young people don’t move enough?

The Australian physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines suggest that young people should be active

more often.

Young people don’t have to do organised or competitive physical activity to benefit. Social physical activity with

family and friends, or being active by yourself, can also be lots of fun and is good for you too.

While all physical activity is helpful, doing a variety of moderate to vigorous intensity activities for 60 minutes

every day is good for young people…and greater amounts of activity each day, up to 3 hours will benefit young

people more.

Remember, young people don’t have to do all of their 60 minutes in one go. They can accumulate their activity

throughout the day.

For example, a 20 minute bike ride to school, 30 minutes in PE class and 10 minutes of exercise at home = 60

minutes. Or…. 30 minutes walking to and from the bus stop and 30 minutes of dance class, sport, netball or

kicking a footy with friends = 60 minutes.

Moderate intensity activities take some effort, but you are still able to talk while doing them (e.g. recreational

swimming, social tennis, fast walking, dancing or bike riding).

Vigorous intensity activities require more effort, and make you breathe harder and faster (“huff and puff”)

(e.g. jogging, aerobics, fast cycling, circuit training, or organised sports like basketball, soccer or netball).

Some examples of how to get active include:

I could meet my friends for a walk instead of a movie

I could ride my bike to meet up with friends on the weekend

I could join a local group or team

Choose activities you enjoy doing, and you will be more likely to continue doing them.

To find out more, go to: www.health.gov.au

National Ride2School Day 2015

National Ride2School Day 2015 is taking place on Friday 13th

March. We encourage students and their families to leave the car at

home on this day and get a taste of the benefits, ease and fun involved

in choosing to walk and wheel to school.

We know that being physically active everyday can lead to a happier

and healthier school community. Active travel is a great way for

students of all ages to meet their recommend daily dose of 60 minutes

of physical activity every day.

We encourage all parents to give active travel a go, no matter what year your children are in, or how far away

you live. If the distance is too great to go all the way, part way is okay!

Even parking 500–750m away from the school gate and walking the last five minutes still gives your children the

opportunity to get a bit of fresh air and activity before they start their school day.

Don’t take our word for it, give it a try and see if it is for you!

Faith Field

Secondary School Nurse

Year 8 Geelong History Excursion Last Friday, 6th March, Year 8 students participated in the

History of Geelong and Government introductory day.

Year 8 students listened politely and actively to the talks on

Geelong History and Government in Australia.

Mr Richard Marles, (Corio, Member of the House of

Representatives - MHR) talked about government and why

he became involved and essentially it revolved around him

wanting to provide a better – more equal Australian

society. He was given several challenging questions and the

one involving ‘toeing the party line’ when you didn’t agree

with it was really intelligent. The Year 8 students

understand a bit more about politics and know they can go

see their local parliamentary members on problems they

have with pensions, benefits, environment ….. whatever

topic….. at the appropriate level - Local, State or Federal.

Year 8 was split into two groups. One group walked the

foreshore bollards and city wool quarter buildings before

lunch with Richard Marles. The other group went to the

East Cemetery for Geelong History given by Mr Frank De

Groot. Then they swapped.

Mr Frank De Groot with Darryl Thomas (CEO of Geelong

Cemeteries Trust), presented an animated and moving talk

throughout the East Cemetery. Frank talked about

anecdotes of its ‘inmates’ – their history and how they

affected Geelong society. Students learned about some

multicultural aspects of society. Frank is a significant

Geelong historian and story teller.

Along the Corio Bay/Geelong foreshore we followed

Geelong’s history through Geelong artist, Jan Mitchell’s bay

walk bollards and Ms McArthur’s City Wool quarter quiz.

Both groups spent some time at the Poppykettle

playground/skate rink opposite Deakin University’s

Waterfront campus.

Thank you to Mary Perry, Colleen O’Brien for the lunch Ms Swan and Mr Honeywell for their assistance plus Richard Marles

and Frank De Groot for their invaluable contributions and education of our students. I hope everyone enjoyed an educative

day.

Mr Paul Kellett

Three big changes to the vaccine program

In 2015 three major changes to the vaccine program will impact on parents of secondary school students:

The City of Greater Geelong Council’s immunisation service may contact you about the secondary school vaccine

program. Schools have been authorised to provide parent contact details to local councils for this purpose. Contact the

school on 5248 1400 if you do not want your contact details given to the City of Greater Geelong Council.

In 2015 only, the vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus and whooping cough will be offered to all students in

Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. From 2016, this vaccine will be offered to Year 7 students only. This will provide earlier protection

from these diseases.

The time-limited human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine program for Year 9 boys was completed in December 2014. HPV

vaccine will continue to be offered to all students (both male and female) in Year 7 from 2015.

To learn more about the changes, the diseases, the vaccines, or how you can prepare your child for vaccination go to

immunehero.health.vic.gov.au.

SCHOOL EXCURSIONS AND REMINDERS

Students who don’t attend an excursion are expected to attend school as normal.

Parents are asked to not keep students at home.

Year/Group Excursion Date Cost Permission Slips

& Payment Due

School Captains GRIP Leadership Conference Wednesday, 11th March Nil 6th March

School Compulsory House Athletics Tuesday, 10th March $5 4th March

Year 7 Year 7 Beach Day Friday, 13th March Nil 10th March

Intermediate Intermediate Sport: Volleyball Friday, 13th March $5 10th March

Senior Concert

Band Members Anzac Day Ceremony Rehearsal Thursday, 23rd April Nil 20th April

Senior Concert

Band Members Anzac Ceremony 100th Year Saturday, 25th April Nil 22nd April

Selected

students SRC Geelong Region Conference 2015 Wednesday, 29th April Nil 26th April

REMINDER TO PARENTS PLEASE

NAME ALL ITEMS OF UNIFORM

It’s Food Fair time at Chilwell Primary

School –

Friday 20th March. Lots of

food stalls, Silent & Live Auctions,

Music, Wine, Rides for the kids and

fun!

Come for dinner from 4 pm. till 9 pm. and bring all the

family.

Newcomb Secondary College

LAMINATING

SERVICE

$6 per metre trimmed

$4 per metre untrimmed

Lamination up to 800mm wide

and

unlimited length

Contact: Jean at Newcomb

Secondary College

College for more information

5248 1400.