Issue 3 02 Apr 2026

Middle Sub school News – A Strong Finish to Term 1

As we wrap up a busy and rewarding term, I would like to take a moment to celebrate the many achievements and experiences of our Middle Sub school students at North Geelong Secondary College.

Year Level School Captains

I am very pleased to announce our Year Level School Captains for 2026. These students have demonstrated outstanding leadership, responsibility and a genuine commitment to our school community.

Congratulations to all students selected for these roles, we look forward to working closely with you as you represent your year levels and contribute positively to our college.

Athletics Carnival Success

Our annual Athletics Carnival was once again a fantastic success. It was wonderful to see such high levels of participation, house spirit and encouragement across all year levels.

Students should be commended not only for their efforts in competition, but also for the way they supported one another throughout the day. Events like these are a great reminder of the strong sense of community we have within our Middle Sub School.

Progress Reports & Upcoming Parent/Teacher Interviews

Progress Reports have now been released, providing an important snapshot of student learning, effort and achievement so far this year. I encourage all families to take the time to review these reports together and celebrate successes, while also identifying areas for continued growth.

Our Parent/Teacher Interviews provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen the partnership between home and school. These conversations are key to supporting each student’s progress and setting goals for the term ahead.

Year 9 Highlights

NAPLAN Achievement

Congratulations to our Year 9 students on successfully completing their final NAPLAN testing period. Students approached these assessments with maturity and focus and should be proud of their efforts in demonstrating their literacy and numeracy skills.

Morrisby Testing & Career Conversations

All Year 9 students have now completed Morrisby Testing, an important step in exploring their individual strengths, interests and potential career pathways.

We now look forward to the Morrisby interviews, which will take place over the first two weeks of Term 2. These sessions will help students better understand their results and begin making informed decisions about future subject selections and pathways.

School for Student Leadership

Congratulations to the three Year 9 students who have been selected to attend the School for Student Leadership – Phoenix Mercer, Eli Sailor, and Braxton Birkett-Vipont

This is a highly regarded Victorian program that provides students with the opportunity to participate in an immersive residential experience focused on developing leadership skills, teamwork, resilience and personal growth. Students will engage in a range of outdoor and community-based activities designed to challenge and inspire them.

We wish these students the very best as they take on this exciting opportunity. We look forward to hearing about their experiences when they return.

Year 10 Highlights

Year 10 Workshop Day – Wellbeing & Connection

On Tuesday 31 March (Week 10), all Year 10 students will participate in a full-day wellbeing workshop during the school day.

These workshops have been organised in response to valuable student feedback from Be Bold Be Heard, SRC and classroom discussions. The focus is on strengthening connections, supporting mental wellbeing, and providing students with practical tools to support themselves and others.

Students will take part in one of the following programs:

• The Man Cave – Level 2: Supporting Others (male students)
• Big Sister Experience – Level 1: Exploring Self (female students)
• Both programs aim to build self-awareness, promote healthy relationships, increase confidence and strengthen supportive peer connections.

Further information will be shared shortly, including a short pre-workshop survey that students will be required to complete prior to the day.

Looking Ahead

I would like to congratulate all our Middle Years Students on a successful and productive first term of 2026. It has been wonderful to see the effort, growth and engagement across all year levels.

We look forward to building on this momentum in Term 2 and continuing to support every student in achieving their personal best.