Year 12 Jumpers – Attention Year 11s!
September Holiday Revision Exams
Graduation Tickets
Year 11 and 12 Expectations – Finish Strong
Looking After Yourself
Inspiration to Finish
Joel McDougall
Senior Sub School Leader
Year 12 Jumpers – Attention Year 11s!
This one’s for our current Year 11 students. Next year, you’ll be the big Year 12s, and the official jumper is part of the deal. Sizes are available to try on now in the Senior Sub School office. Don’t miss this chance — you don’t want to be the only one in 2026 without the iconic jumper. The order link is up on Google Classroom. Get onto it now so you can wear it proudly all through next year (and maybe even at uni or work later, just to show off).
September Holiday Revision Exams
Yes, you read that right — “holiday” and “exam” in the same sentence. All scored Year 12 students will sit practice VCE exams from Monday to Thursday in the first week of the September holidays. While it may not sound like the holiday of your dreams, it’s the best way to prepare for the real thing. Think of it as rehearsal before opening night. The timetable will be posted on Google Classroom (no excuses — it’s not hidden like a Level 12 Wordle).
Graduation Tickets
Grad tickets are now live on Google Classroom. Families can grab three tickets each to start with. More may be released closer to the date once we know how much room is left (so don’t panic yet about Auntie Sue). Payments can be made in instalments or all at once. A demo is available on Classroom in case Compass still feels like a maze.
Year 11 and 12 Expectations – Finish Strong
With only a short time left in Term 3 and Term 4 ahead, it’s important that all senior students are leading by example. This means being on time to class, signing in and out correctly through the office, and meeting school expectations every day. Year 11s and 12s set the tone for the rest of the college — now is the time to show pride, respect, and responsibility as leaders of the school.
Looking After Yourself
As we close in on the end of Term 3, workloads are rising with SACs, assessments, and key tasks to complete. Make sure you’re looking after yourself during this busy stretch — stay organised, get enough rest, and keep a balance between study and downtime. Preparing properly now will make the end of term smoother and give you the best chance to perform at your best.
Inspiration to Finish
As we head into the final stretch of the year, remember the story of the marathon runner who, exhausted and stumbling, finished last in the race. When asked why he didn’t give up, he replied: “My country didn’t send me 5,000 miles to start the race; they sent me 5,000 miles to finish it.”
Just like that runner, your journey at NGSC isn’t about how quickly or smoothly it goes, but about finishing strong and proud. Whether you’re in Year 11 preparing for the leap into Year 12, or in Year 12 counting down to exams and graduation, every step matters. Keep going, keep pushing, and finish well
