Years 7-9 Maths Weekly Homework

The maths team have implemented weekly homework sheets for students in years 7-9. The sheets are designed in an interleaved fashion, requiring students to practice maths skills from all topics on the one sheet. This method of retrieving information has been shown to increase students understanding and memory retention. It was incredibly pleasing to see 85 students across the three year levels complete every single weekly homework sheet in semester 1. These students were recognised for their commitment to homework excellence with a certificate and commemorative pen. Well done to all students who have embraced this extra learning opportunity.  The same process will apply in semester 2, with awards going to students who complete semester 2 worksheets, as well as awards to students who complete the entire year of homework.

Our school chickens had a successful weekend at the Royal Geelong Show, earning some fantastic results! Our school was awarded Best Presented Chicken and Reserve Champion in the Schools Poultry Competition. An excellent achievement! Schools were judged across three categories: Bird Presentation, Plate of Eggs (assessed on uniformity, size and colour) and a Poster. These categories showcase the care and knowledge our students put in raising and caring for our chickens. A few of our students visited the show to see how our feathered representatives were doing. Congratulations to our Chook Club who prepared our chickens and entries for the show!

NGSC Multicultural Festival 2026 – Many Cultures, One Community

A Spectacular Celebration of Colour, Culture and Community Spirit!

What a spectacular day of colour, culture, delicious food, and community spirit! Held on Friday, 23 October, the NGSC Multicultural Festival 2026 was a wonderful celebration of our cultural diversity and a memorable occasion for our college and the wider Greater Geelong community. What a magnificent kaleidoscope of colour! The dazzling national costumes parade showcased the beauty and richness of cultures from every corner of the globe. Alongside delicious gourmet food, fantastic performances, exciting rides and a myriad of activities, the Multicultural Festival offered something for everyone. As part of our 60th Anniversary celebrations, the festival beautifully reflected our theme, “Many Cultures – One Community.”

A heartfelt thank you to Selma Dalipi, our dedicated College Events Coordinator and Festival organiser, for your tireless hard work, countless sleepless nights and unwavering dedication. Your commitment, enthusiasm and behind-the-scenes efforts helped make this year's Festival such a spectacular success.

The “World's Best Cake Stall” – A Cherished NGSC Tradition!

The festival would not be complete without our much-loved Homemade Cake Stall, affectionately known as the “World's Best Cake Stall”! This treasured tradition continues to thrive thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of our wonderful NGSC community.

A huge thank you to Miss Carolyn Kent, Mrs Soghra Mahtabi and the many helping hands who worked tirelessly to make the stall such an outstanding success. The students who stepped in whenever needed also demonstrated the wonderful teamwork and community spirit that make NGSC so special.

Special thanks to Dragana Skoric, a current parent and former NGSC student, for once again generously sharing her time, helping from set-up to pack-up, and donating an array of delicious homemade cakes. Her signature “peach cakes” were, as always, a favourite!

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Mrs Jodie Brown, mum to Braxton (Year 8), for her generous donation of homemade cake slices and gourmet treats. Her ever-popular Tim Tam Balls and Peppermint Balls were a huge hit and received many compliments for their delicious taste. Beautifully packaged and labelled with ingredients and dates, the treats were delivered on Festival Day by Braxton and lovingly made by his proud Nan. Well done, Nan, and thank you for your wonderful generosity and continued support!

A special thank you also goes to Minahil, a Year 10B student, who generously made and donated a birthday cake to celebrate the College's 60th Anniversary. Officially cut by Mr Headlam and shared with staff, the cake added another special touch to this milestone celebration. Thank you, Minahil, for such a thoughtful gesture!

The remarkable success of the Cake Stall reflects the generosity of our entire community. Parents, grandparents, carers, students, staff, and friends contributed by baking, donating and purchasing homemade treats. Your support keeps this cherished tradition alive and makes it a highlight of the NGSC community calendar.

Thank You, NGSC Community!

A huge and heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the 2026 Multicultural Festival. Your generosity, dedication and enthusiasm demonstrate the very best of NGSC: a community that celebrates diversity, embraces differences and works together in harmony.

We look forward to coming together again in 2027 to keep the multicultural flame burning brighter than ever!

Many Cultures – One Community. Together, we make the difference

Final Multicultural Committee Meeting for 2026

As another busy and rewarding year draws to a close, our final Multicultural Committee meeting will be an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, reflect on the festival, share feedback and thank everyone for their contributions.

We will also farewell our 2026 MC Captains and welcome our new Captains for 2027 as we look ahead to another exciting year.

Meeting details

• Date: Monday, 2 November 2026
• Time: 12:40 pm – 1:30 pm
• Venue: NGSC Conference Room

Members are warmly invited to bring a plate of their favourite food to share as we celebrate the year's achievements, enjoy each other's company, and conclude 2026 on a positive and festive note.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our final meeting for the year!