International Student Program
Multicultural Committee News
Multicultural Cake Stall
LOTE Japanese Class visit to NGV Kimono Exhibition
Ryan Mills
Assistant Principal / International Student Program Coordinator
Tonia Tigani
International Student Program/Homestay Coordinator
International Student Program
Welcome to a new International Student
Ritesh Laller, Year 7 from India
Ritesh commenced on Monday 8th September and has been welcomed into the English Language Centre in Year 7. He has already made some wonderful friendships, enjoying playing soccer and volleyball with his newfound friends. His English has already improved allowing him to work collaboratively with other students in the class bouncing ideas off each other for a positive outcome associated with his learning. A wonderful outcome and the College welcomes Ritesh and his family to our College community.
Upcoming farewell to a current International Student
Natan Falciani, Year 11 from Belgium
Natan commenced at the start of Term 3 and has been studying at our College in Year 11. Natan has adapted well to our College Curriculum and has thoroughly enjoyed the time that he has spent here, not only in the classes with his new friends and teachers but outside our College too.
Natan’s Homestay family have shown him the wonderful sites around Geelong and beyond which he has thoroughly enjoyed and has also made some wonder memories seeing these.
Natan will be leaving our College at the end of Term 3 and he will be sadly missed. The friendships that have been made will be embedded as wonderful memories with the International Students that have welcomed him into our College community.
Safe travels Natan and on behalf of the College, we wish you all the very best for your future.
What will be happening in Term 4?
Term 4 will be another Term filled with new incoming International Students and, unfortunately, saying goodbye to our current Year 12 International Students who will be preparing for their upcoming Exams. This is such a milestone, and the International Students have put so much work and effort into their studies in preparation for their future pathway.
We wish them all the very best for these upcoming exams and hope they have a restful break over the holiday period.
Would you like to become a Homestay family with the International Student Program?
Our College has quite a number of new and incoming International Students due to commence in Term 4 and into 2026, so we are in urgent need of Homestay families!
By becoming a Homestay Family, you are making lifelong connections with international friends, which makes the world feel smaller and more connected. Speaking and associating with different languages, is rewarding, it allows you to discover this common ground amongst us all. International Students start to feel like family in only a short period as the Homestay Families welcome and include them in their daily activities.
Hosting an International Student brings new life from other cultures into your home, breaking down borders to create an extended family. A weekly fee of $320.00 is paid to the family.
If you are interested in becoming a Homestay family, please email: Tonia.Tigani@education.vic.gov.au for more information. We would welcome all new families to be a part of this wonderful and exciting Program ☺
Vera Dudas
Multicultural Community Liaison Officer
MULTICULTURAL COMMITTEE NEWS
Term Three has now come to an end, with our final Multicultural Community Meeting held on Monday, September 8. At the meeting, a myriad of vibrant ideas were shared, and much planning was finalised for our annual NGSC Multicultural Festival – “One World.”
This much anticipated festival, a grand event across the Greater Geelong community and beyond, is almost here! Join us on Friday, October 24, for a day not to be missed. Please mark the date in your calendars.
This special event brings together cultures from across our communities to shine in harmony, with a spectacular parade of national costumes. If you own a traditional costume, be sure to wear it on the day to add to the festive spirit!
As always, the Multicultural Committee will proudly host our much loved Traditional Homemade Cake Stall. We are renowned for offering the best cake stall in Greater Geelong and beyond, and with your support, we can continue this tradition.
We are also thrilled to welcome back Dragana (former student and now parent), who will once again delight the crowds with her famous peach cakes and other specialties.
We warmly welcome contributions of any kind, whether by attending on the day, donating items for the school raffle, or providing home-baked goods for the cake stall.
For more details, you are invited to attend our final Festival Planning Meeting on Monday, October 13, at 12:45 PM, or contact us at the school.
The Multicultural Committee truly values and appreciates the ongoing support of the entire NGSC community.
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
🎂 CAKES, SLICES, MUFFINS & TREATS FROM AROUND THE WORLD! 🍩
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, Students, Friends, and Community Members,
The much-loved NGSC Multicultural Festival Cake Stall is back!
This stall has built a fabulous reputation over the years, and it’s only possible, thanks to the generous support of our wonderful families.
We are asking for your help by baking cakes, slices, muffins, or sweet treats and sending or bringing them along for the Festival.
📆Date: Friday, October 24th
📍 Location: North Geelong Secondary College
🕙 Cakes must arrive by 10:00 AM sharp on the day (they can also be sent in with students).
To meet health regulations and support those with allergies, please attach a list of ingredients (no recipes needed) to each item you donate.
👉 Forms will be available from members of the Multicultural Committee, or from:
- Mrs. Vera Dudas
- Ms. Carolyn Kent
- Mrs. Irene Walters
- Mrs. Soghra Mahtabi
Forms will also be available at the front office and in the staffroom.
With your kindness and generosity, we can make this year’s Festival another grand success!
Linda Castle
Japanese/English/Humanities Teacher
Japanese class visits NGV to learn about Kimono culture in Japan
The NGV has curated a diverse collection of artefacts composing kimono culture over the centuries from the Edo Period (1603-1868) through to the present.
Our students visited on the 4th of September and spent the day learning about kimono. We learnt about the items that comprise a kimono outfit, how materials, patterns, and styles change across eras, regions, social classes, and seasons, and how kimono have influenced Western fashion.
Kimono are continuously evolving and we look forward to what the future might bring in design.
