Issue 13 28 Nov 2025

As we move through the term, our Junior Sub School students continue to demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning, routines and school community. It has been pleasing to see students settle into consistent study habits, engage respectfully with peers and teachers, and show enthusiasm across their subjects. We are proud of the maturity and growth students have displayed and look forward to finishing the term strongly together.

SEAL 7–9 STRIVE Exhibition

On 5 November, the College proudly hosted the annual SEAL STRIVE Exhibition, showcasing the outstanding inquiry projects created by our SEAL students across Years 7–9. Families and members of our school community explored a range of creative, thoughtful and well-researched displays, engaging directly with students to learn about their ideas, processes and the skills they developed throughout the year.

A highlight of the evening was the People’s Choice Award, in which visitors voted for their favourite project. This added a celebratory and interactive element to the event and recognised the innovation and hard work of all students involved. Congratulations to every participant on a fantastic exhibition.

Our winners for each year level are:

Year 7: Marcel Dorais, Ekansh Mehul Gaglani, Ashton Muller

Year 8: Mya Picol and Sayde Woolley

Exam Week Complete

Well done to all Year 7&8 students for completing Exam Week. Their preparation, focus and calm approach throughout the week reflected a strong commitment to their learning.

Following the exams, students enjoyed a well-earned Exam Week Celebration, planned and run by our new VCE VM students for 2026. These students worked hard to design and facilitate a range of engaging activities for the junior cohort to choose from and participate in. The afternoon was a great success, showcasing the leadership, creativity and community spirit of our emerging senior students.

Swimming Programs

Next week marks an exciting time for our junior students:

• Year 7 students will participate in Swimming Week, building water confidence, technique and personal safety skills.
• Year 8 students will take part in STEM and Swimming Week, combining hands-on STEM challenges with aquatic learning.

Students who are non-swimmers will complete a comprehensive Water Safety Booklet, ensuring that everyone engages with important safety concepts.

Social Media Ban Incursion 

- Presented by School Nurse, Faith

Students will also attend an upcoming incursion focusing on the new social media age restrictions for young people under 16. Delivered by our school nurse, Faith, the session will help students understand:

• What the new restrictions involve
• How these changes may impact their online use
• Strategies for staying safe and responsible online

Parents and carers can find further supportive information through the eSafety Commissioner’s resources, this guide provides clear, practical advice to help families navigate these changes confidently.

We are very excited to continue to work positively towards the end of the year in the Junior Sub School.

Swimming Safety and Competency Sessions

For those new to the school this year, and as a reminder to our Y8 families, our junior students attend Kardinia Aquatic for a double period each day during Week 9 to complete swimming safety and competency sessions, as required by the Victorian Curriculum.

Please ensure your child's consent is completed in plenty of time, so as to allow our admin staff time to document our attendees, as well as for First Aid and medical information to be collated at school in advance.

Consent can be provided online at the following link, or by signing a permission form at the school office by Thursday (27/11/25) evening: https://ngsc-vic.compass.education/Organise/Activities/Events/

Thanks for your support in ensuring students have a positive experience next week. It is always a fantastic week, which culminates with students having access to the diving pool and water slide on the final day to celebrate their progress and success.

If you have any questions at all, please reach out to the school office, your child's PE teacher or myself.