Transitions News

Annual Young Leaders Breakfast

On Thursday, 7th May, North Geelong Secondary College hosted student captains from 11 local Primary Schools for our annual Young Leaders Breakfast.

This event is hosted in the spirit of connecting and developing the leadership skills of young people in the Geelong Region. It provides the opportunity to bring together our future leaders in a setting where they can voice ideas, work alongside other like-minded students, and ultimately make positive contributions to their wider communities.

The Grade 6 students and NGSC student leaders had the honor of hearing from guest speaker, Laura Hingston, a World Championship 10m diver. From overcoming career-ending back surgery at 15 to rising to 5th in the world, Laura forged an extraordinary path as a 3x National Champion, international medallist, and key member of the Australian Diving Team. Laura shared her story of overcoming challenges, losses, and injury, and how she focuses on training smarter, not harder, visualisations and goal setting.

The event was a great success, and every year, visiting staff comment that this is the one they always want to attend.

Indigenous Australia in VR

Last week, students had the exciting opportunity to participate in an immersive “Indigenous Australia in VR” experience. Using virtual reality technology, students explored Indigenous culture, stories, and Country in an engaging and interactive way.

The experience encouraged students to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, perspectives, and traditions while building respect and appreciation for Australia’s First Nations Peoples. Students were highly engaged as they explored virtual environments, listened to stories, and reflected on the importance of connection to Country and culture.

This was a valuable learning experience that combined technology with cultural education, allowing students to experience learning in a meaningful and memorable way. We are proud of the respectful participation and enthusiasm shown by all students throughout the session.

Multicultural Committee News

I trust that you all made the most of the last of the summer weather over the past week before winter sets in soon.

The third Multicultural Committee (MC) meeting took place on Monday, 4 May, from 12:45 pm to 1:30 pm in the Conference Room at NGSC.

We were pleased to welcome our guest speaker, Mr Webster Chimanga, a lawyer from the Barwon Community Legal Service. Mr Chimanga spoke about the free legal support available to NGSC students and students from other schools in the region. His work focuses on supporting young people with matters such as:

• Money and debt
• Bullying at school and work
• Employment law
• Cyberbullying
• Fines
• Family law advice

This was a very informative and much-appreciated session.

The remainder of the meeting was dedicated to discussions and planning for this year’s Multicultural Festival, which will be held on Friday, 23 October.

This year’s festival theme aligns with NGSC’s 60th Anniversary celebration:

“Many Cultures – One Community”

The theme reflects the rich diversity and history of NGSC over the past six decades.

During the meeting, it was decided that this year’s festival poster would be developed collaboratively through a student competition. We are excited to announce the launch of the:

NGSC Multicultural Festival Poster Competition

We invite students to take part in designing the official poster for our NGSC Multicultural Festival.

As we celebrate NGSC’s 60th Anniversary, we want students to help capture this special milestone through creativity and cultural expression.

“Many Cultures – One Community”

Your poster should reflect the vibrant diversity of our school and showcase the exciting elements of the festival, including food, music, dance, rides, and celebration. Show us what multiculturalism means at NGSC!

Competition Details

• Open to all students
• Posters should be bright, creative, and culturally inclusive
• You may use drawing, painting, or digital design
• Include the festival date: Friday, 23 October
• Incorporate the festival theme: “Many Cultures – One Community”

Submission Deadline By 23 June

How to Submit

• Hard copy: Submit to L07 or Mrs Bridges’ office
• Digital copy: Send to dalipi.selma@ngsc.vic.edu.au

Prize

The winning design will become NGSC’s official festival poster, and the winner will receive a rides wristband for the festival day, providing unlimited access to rides.

This is your chance to be part of a special celebration in our school’s history — we cannot wait to see your amazing designs!

We also invite you to join our committee to stay informed and take part in planning this exciting event.

For more information, please contact Vera Dudas via the school administration office or stay tuned and watch this space for further updates.

Upcoming Meeting:

Monday, 15 June
12:45pm-1:30pm
Conference Room, NGSC

We hope to see you there.

Last week we attended a sailing class at the Royal Geelong Yacht club. Over the course of two days we learnt how to prepare a sailing boat and take control of each roll needed to stay safe on the water. The staff there made it fun whilst also producing us with knowledge. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity and will cherish the memories we made.