Newsletter- Term 4 Week 4 2024

VCE Exams

Today marks the commencement of the 2024 VCE Exams. Over the course of the next month, students will be complete their last-minute preparations for and undertake their final exams for the courses. In discussing with the students prior to today’s English exam, I mentioned to them that this experience was one that we have all undertaken in our lives- I wonder if you can remember your English exam experience? We have every confidence that our students will acquit themselves well during their exams, after all they have worked hard throughout this year, and across their entire educational journey to get to this day. I have said to the group previously, and I believe this wholeheartedly, it is not about wishing our students luck, rather wishing them well. A student’s outcome from their exams shouldn’t be the result of luck, it should, and always will be, a reflection aligned to the preparation that comes before today’s experience- each student should be prepared for a result that they deserve and a result that they have worked hard for.

Annual Music Concert

On Thursday night last week, I had the honour and privilege to attend the Newcomb Secondary College Annual Music Concert. I know I mention this every year, however I remain full of admiration for the skills and talents our music students possess- I continue to be jealous of them and disappointed in myself for not taking the opportunity to learn a musical instrument when at school. Each performance sounded excellent, and it was pleasing to see so many in the crowd singing, along, or tapping their feet (some both at the same time!) to the beat. Congratulations to all our wonderful students who performed on the night and a special thanks to our committed and passionate Music team of Ms Burke, Ms Baker-Goldsmith, and Mr Crowther.

Have a great week!

Mr Scott McLeod

Principal

Newcomb Secondary College