What a wonderful start to Term 4 with the new arrival of some International Students joining the International Program:

Ludovica (Ludo) TRIONI, Year 10 from Italy

Ludo commenced at the start of Term 4 and is studying at our College as a Study Abroad International Student until 5^th December 2025 and entered directly into mainstream schooling. She has had the privilege of our International Student Ambassador taking her under their wing and assisting her with settling into the College. A BIG thankyou to Parmin Kadivar for her guidance and support during Ludo’s time at our College.

Yichen CAO, Year 10 from China

Yichen commenced at the start of Term 4 and has been welcomed into the English Language Centre. He has already made some wonderful friendships, and he is working on his English which will improve over the coming months allowing him to structure conversations with peers, we are looking forward to wonderful and exciting conversations in the future.

Natan FALCIANI, Year 11 from Belgium

Natan commenced at the start of Term 3, studying at our College in Year 11. He returned back home to Belgium with wonderful memories and friendships that were made while studying at our College. We wish him all the very best on his future adventures.

Our College has had a great deal of enquiries recently for the coming year regarding our International Student Program. These enquiries are from around the continent ranging from Turkey, China, Vietnam, Kuwait, Hong Kong, Thailand and India. We are feeling so proud that the Program has been highlighted in these areas and beyond but hope these enquiries lead to International Students commencing at our College to experience the wonderful opportunities that are available to them.

With this in mind, this is another call out for new homestay families to join our Homestay Program. This is such an amazing experience to be a part of a new culture in your home.

Would you like to become a Homestay family with the International Student Program?

By becoming a Homestay Family, you are making lifelong connections with international friends, which make 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.

Multicultural Committee News

At our concluding Multicultural Community Planning Meeting on Monday, 13 October 2025, the committee added the final touches to what promises to be the biggest and most spectacular celebration of the NGSC Multicultural Festival yet!

We can confidently say that this year’s event will once again place NGSC on the multicultural map, showcasing the incredible diversity and harmony of our school and local community.

Festival Countdown – Only One Week to Go!

The excitement is growing across our school community as we count down to our much-loved and cherished Multicultural Festival!

This spectacular celebration will attract visitors from across Greater Geelong and beyond, offering a full day of:

Live cultural performances

World food stalls and cuisines

Fun rides and attractions

Community displays and entertainment

Mark the date: Friday, 24 October 2025

Join us for hours of joy, laughter, and cultural celebration as we unite in the spirit of “One World.”

Parade of National Costumes

The Opening Ceremony Parade will once again be one of the festival’s most colourful highlights! Come dressed in your national or traditional costume and proudly represent your culture as we celebrate our shared heritage.

Everyone is welcome to participate — students, families, and community members alike!

Traditional Homemade Cake Stall

Our Multicultural Committee proudly continues the much-loved tradition of hosting the Homemade Cake Stall — a true Festival favourite! We are also delighted to welcome back Dragana, a former NGSC student and now proud parent, who will once again delight visitors with her famous peach cakes and other mouth-watering specialties.

Your support helps keep this sweet tradition alive. You can contribute by:

Donating home-baked cakes, slices, or sweets

Providing raffle items for the school fundraiser

Attending and celebrating on the day

Wearing cultural attire and joining the Opening Parade

Join Us in Celebration!

The NGSC Multicultural Festival is a joyful reflection of our shared values — respect, inclusion, diversity and community harmony.

For more details or to get involved, please contact the school or Vera Dudas Multicultural Community Liaison Officer

See You at the Festival! Friday, 24 October 2025, a celebration not to be missed!

Let’s come together as one community, one world, to celebrate our diverse and vibrant 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!

Song Makers Holiday Workshop @ The Potato Shed

Over the September school holiday break, eight music students attended a two-day workshop presented by the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) called 'Song Makers'. It was run at the 'Potato Shed' theatre in Drysdale by several music industry mentors (songwriters/producers) and the team organising the Queenscliff Music Festival.

The free workshop was focussed on writing and recording original music. The students involved were Danyon Bennett, Elija Lambert, Kate Timberlake, Tanseer Zaidi, Makayla Guidotti, Angus MacFarlane, Hayden Hubacsek and Ezra Washington. They joined thirty-two other students from schools all around the Bellarine Peninsula. The mentors ran songwriting activities before students broke off into groups and spent most of the day writing music and lyrics together. The mentors guided students through this process and helped them develop their creative ideas into structured pieces. Each group performed their completed song at the end of the first day. On Day two, students spent time recording their songs with their mentors and taking part in a Music Careers Workshop and Q&A session. At the end of the day students all came together for a listening party to hear all eight of the completed songs. All were incredibly impressed with the amazing songs and quality recordings that were created in just two days. I'd like to thank APRA, the Queenscliff Music Festival and the brilliant mentors for sharing their expertise and skill with our students. This wonderful opportunity has further cemented these student's drive to collaborate and to create their own music.