International Student Program

As our International Student Program is growing, a new role has been added to the Program:

North Geelong Secondary College International Student Ambassador

This has been awarded to Parmin Kadivar who is currently studying in Year 10. She is a passionate International Student who is grateful for this opportunity to represent our College. This role will allow the incoming International Students to feel welcomed to our College community.

A big congratulations to Parmin, you will represent the College well with your beautiful smile and kind nature.

What a wonderful start to Term 3 with the new arrival of International Students:

Chenxi (Mercy) ZHANG, Year 8 from China

Mercy commenced at the start of Term 3 and is studying at our College as a Temporary International Student until 15th August 2025 and entered directly into mainstream schooling. She has two NGSC students; Avery Hickmon and Hiraani Anderson taking her under their wing and assisting her with settling into the College. A BIG thankyou to these two amazing students for their guidance and support during Mercy’s time at our College.

Haocheng (Andy) CAO, Year 10 from China

Andy commenced at the start of Term 3 and has been welcomed into the English Language Centre. He has already made some wonderful friendships, and his English has already improved allowing him to structure conversations with peers already, a wonderful outcome.

Natan FALCIANI, Year 11 from Belgium

Natan commenced at the start of Term 3 and is studying at our College in Year 11. The classes are a little different to what he has experienced back home but is thoroughly enjoying the subjects that have been chosen and is challenging himself with the content.

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.

Welcome back to Term Three! We hope you had a restful winter break and are feeling recharged for the exciting term ahead.

This term, our focus turns to planning NGSC’s grand annual event — the Multicultural Day Festival, taking place on October 24, with this year’s inspiring theme: “One World.”

This much-loved tradition is a highlight on our school calendar, where we come together to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our community. Each year, we aim to raise the bar — and 2025 will be no exception!

We’re calling for creative ideas, innovative activities, and engaging performances. Your input is highly valued — stay tuned for updates or, better yet, join us at our next meeting!

And back by popular demand — our renowned Homemade Cake Stall will return, delighting everyone with a live culinary showcase! We’re thrilled to welcome back Dragana, a dedicated parent and former student, who started this tradition over three decades ago and continues to wow us with her unique cake demonstrations.

Next Meeting: Monday, August 11
Time: 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM

The Multicultural Committee warmly welcomes contributions from students, staff, parents, and community members.

For more information, please contact the school office.
We look forward to seeing you there!

'Song Makers' Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA)

In July, the Year 11 and 12 VET Music students attended a two-day incursion presented by the Australian Performing Rights Association (APRA) called 'Song Makers'. The workshop was focused on writing and recording original music. 

On Day 1, students met their music industry mentors, each with impressive credentials as songwriters and producers. They were Liz Drummond, Seetali Mack and Yeo. 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 2, students spent time recording their songs with Yeo and Seetali, and taking part in a music careers workshop and QnA session with Liz. At the end of the day, we all came together for a listening party to hear all four of the completed songs. We were all incredibly impressed with the amazing songs and quality recordings that were created in just two days. 

I want to thank APRA and the brilliant mentors for sharing their expertise and skills with our students. It was fantastic to see students developing in confidence and collaborating in such a positive and inclusive way. The workshop helped our students develop the skills necessary for the VET Music course, but, most importantly, it provided them with an opportunity to work with some incredible artists and producers and learn about many jobs in the Australian music scene - an opportunity they won't soon forget!