Issue 4 01 May 2026

Welcome back to Term 2

On behalf of the leadership team and staff, I would like to warmly welcome all members of the NGSC school community back. I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy a break over the Easter period and spend valuable time with family and friends.

Term 2 is a particularly busy time, with exams, assessment tasks, and the transition to a new semester. I have no doubt that the diligence and commitment our students are demonstrating will place them in a strong position as they prepare for these important assessments.

Upcoming Term 2 Key Dates

Parent-Teacher Conferences

At the end of last term, we held our parent-teacher conferences, which were highly successful, with strong attendance and meaningful engagement between families and staff. These conversations provided a valuable opportunity to celebrate student progress, discuss areas for growth, and strengthen the partnership between home and school to support each student’s learning journey. Feedback from staff indicated that this was one of the busiest conference periods we have experienced. This was supported by booking data and reflects the strong engagement of our parents, guardians, and students. This level of involvement is commendable and highlights a shared commitment to understanding progress and identifying strategies to support continued growth in student learning.

Anzac Day

Last Friday, the College commemorated Anzac Day with a moving ceremony led by the students of North Geelong Secondary College. School captains, Tanishka and Louis, along with student Cadets, Ashlyn Craddock and Flynn Bird (Catafalque Party) and Shesh Rajasingham (Guard Commander) (also a school captain), all members of various armed forces, took part, proudly wearing their service uniforms, which added to the solemnity of the occasion. The “Mounting of the Guard” was a particularly moving moment. A highlight was the special guest Chrsitina Bowden from the Geelong Band, playing the bugle, an inspiring performance, captivating everyone present. During the recitation of the “Ode of Remembrance,” the playing of the “Last Post,” the minute of silence, and the “Reveille,” you could hear a pin drop. Staff were enormously proud of the students for their reverence and respect as they honoured our soldiers. We had two special guests from Geelong Legacy, Russ Cameron and John Delia, who often support our remembrance services. Russ commented on how much he enjoys coming to North Geelong Secondary College to see the level of respect that is consistently on display. Thanks to Selma Delpi for organising the assembly bit, and also for displaying the ANZAC remembrance posters on school fences to share with the community. Well done to all involved.

Ramp and Building Upgrades

I would like to commend our students and staff for their flexibility and resilience in managing the ongoing upgrades to 13 ramps during Term 1, which are now nearing completion. These works have also included the addition of a new accessible toilet and several automatic doors, significantly improving accessibility and the flow of movement around the school.

While these upgrades did cause some disruption, our students' willingness to adapt was exceptional, and I thank everyone for their patience and cooperation throughout this process.