Professional Practice Day
Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Opinion survey
Mayoral and Japanese Consul General Visit for the Japanese Exchange
Youth Minister Natalie Suleyman and Ella George, State Member for Lara, Visit.
New Council Member
Principal's Report
Professional Practice Day
Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Opinion survey
Mayoral and Japanese Consul General Visit for the Japanese Exchange
Youth Minister Natalie Suleyman and Ella George, State Member for Lara, Visit.
New Council Member
On Monday, I spoke with students about the subject selection process they are currently undertaking. One of the highlights of my year is seeing the excitement in students as they navigate this critical stage. It’s inspiring to watch them choose subjects that genuinely spark their interest and align with their aspirations, while engaging in meaningful conversations with their families, teachers, and career counsellors about future pathways. I also reminded them of the importance of setting themselves up for success by working consistently and attending school every day, unless illness prevents them from doing so.
A big thank you to Steve Quinn and Brad Headlam for leading this process, as well as to our dedicated careers team, teachers, and families who provide such valuable guidance. The expanded range of subject choices is opening doors for our students, empowering them to explore their interests and take confident steps towards their career goals.
Term 3 Key Dates
19th September |
Last Day of Term 3: Finish at 2.30 pm |
We're conducting a survey to find out what you think about our school - from 18th August to 19th September, titled “Your School, Your Say”
Please take note of the following information: The Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Opinion Survey is an annual survey provided by the Department of Education and Training.
This survey gives schools the opportunity to gather feedback from parents, caregivers, and guardians about our school community. Its purpose is to help schools understand how families perceive school climate, student behaviour, and student engagement.
The results of the survey will be used by our school to guide future planning and improvement efforts. Roughly 30 percent of parents will be selected to participate this year. All responses to the survey will be anonymous. If you are selected, the school will notify you and provide all the necessary information and support to complete the survey online at home or at school.
The survey will be conducted online, takes only 20 minutes to complete, and can be accessed on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones at any convenient time during the fieldwork period. It will also be available in languages other than English, including Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chin (Hakha), Hindi, Japanese, Somali, Turkish, Punjabi, and Greek. Your family might be randomly chosen to take part in the Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Opinion Survey this year. If you are selected, your opinion is important, so please take the time to complete the survey as honestly as possible. Your participation matters to our school community.
Thank you for your support. If parents, caregivers, or guardians have any questions or concerns regarding the Parent/Caregiver/Guardian Opinion Survey, please feel free to contact the school and speak to Ms. Leanne Scarlett.
On Wednesday, 20th August, the school was honoured to host the Mayor of Geelong, Stretch Kontelj, and Mr Tokuro Furuya, Consul-General of Japan in Melbourne (covering Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia). They visited our Japanese Language students who will be travelling to Japan in September/October for a three-week study tour. During their visit, they presented gifts for the exchange and spoke with the students about the value of cultural exchange, highlighting how such experiences broaden perspectives and enrich lives. Our students are incredibly excited and deeply appreciative of this wonderful opportunity.
Last Tuesday, August 12th, the school held a Professional Practice Day. Students were not required to attend school.
Professional Practice Days provide teachers with release from their scheduled duties (all duties that would have been otherwise scheduled, including teaching) to focus on improving the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.
The work undertaken on these days will be consistent with departmental and school priorities and selected from the following areas:
On Thursday, 21st August, the College was privileged to welcome Natalie Suleyman, Minister for Youth, and Ella George, State Member for Lara. The visit was organised by CatholicCare worker Nestor Estampa, who contributes an incredible amount to our school community. We were also honoured to have Agnes Sheehan, CEO of CatholicCare Victoria, join us along with other community representatives.
During the visit, our students presented concerns on racism and climate change, and together with the dignitaries, explored potential solutions. Minister Suleyman then shared her own responses and ideas, before engaging in a thoughtful Q&A session where students asked insightful questions about her political journey and motivations for entering Parliament.
Earlier in the week, three of our students — Norman Urbano, Ezekiel Niyonyishu, and Ishag Abdulkadir Maalim — had also presented these issues to the School Council.
As Principal, I was extremely proud to witness the confidence and passion our students displayed in both forums, particularly knowing the personal journeys they have each taken to reach this point.
I would like to welcome Amanda Denny, who is our latest school council representative. We still have one outstanding position available on Council. Joining the school council allows you to:
Assistant Principal's Report
Mayoral Visit
The Minister for Youth and CaholicCare
Be Bold Be Heard
Preparing for 2026
We have a group of students heading off on a 3-week trip to Japan in September to our sister city Izumiotsu, Osaka. Given Geelong shares the same partnership with the city we were fortunate to have a visit from the Mayor of Geelong Stretch Kontelj and Furuya Tokuro the Consul-General of Japan. This was a wonderful experience as both guests expressed the value in strengthening partnerships with countries and exchange programs such as this build on these very positively. Part of the morning involved sharing of gifts, Japanese conversations and speeches from our students, Mr Dawson and guests. Our students will take gifts to the Mayor of Izumiotsu in late September. Thanks to Ms Castle for initiating the conversation with the Mayoral office.
It is fair to say that we had a busy week with special guests. Following the Mayoral visit, we had a visit from Ella George MP, and the Minister for Youth Hon. Natalie Suleyman. This was due to the fantastic work Nestor Estampa had been doing with about 14 of our Culturally and Linguistically Diverse students. These students had been exploring issues in their own context and considering real change. Part of the program was seen by Ella George and subsequently a visit from the Youth Minister was arranged. The students were given the opportunity to present to the Minister their views on priority areas for change and included issues relating to cultural differences and socialisation, as well as climate change issues. Once they presented their views, they were given some time to ask questions of the Minister including whether she worked when she was on holiday…(she does!). This was a tremendous opportunity for our students, and we greatly appreciate Nestor’s efforts to organise such an event, and we share our gratitude to the CatholicCare team for their engagement in the program.
Between both the Mayoral and Minister visits our students absolutely shone brightly, and we as a Principal team were hugely proud of their professional and respectful engagement with all guests.
Bellarine Secondary College hosted the third Forum for 2025 and took to the task with awesome enthusiasm. This was evident from the beginning where the tables were decorated with fruit and vegetable sculptures made by the year 10 ceramics class (see below capsicums). We then got to see their program in action, visiting the vegetable gardens and animal enclosures, whilst getting to put colour in, and plait, the horses' manes.
This forum explored how to implement bold policies, overcome setbacks, and build mindsets that drive sustainable and long-lasting change from classroom to the community, that supports closing the gender gap and ensuring all voices are heard in shaping the future.
The messages from the speakers were as follows:
Claire Riley:
After a 6-month waiting period following unusually not being able to keep her Birkenstocks on, she was diagnosed with MS. She had a 1-year-old child at the time and has found herself on a pathway to do what she needed to do. She will ‘roll’ 1000km in her wheelchair to raise money. In terms of leadership, follow your gut and be innovative was her advice to our girls.
Lyndie Freestone
Has a passion for supporting young people at high risk and disadvantage as she was aware of what it was like to be in these situations. She recalled having a mentor who believed in her, and this paved the way for her to help others. By being an at-risk youth herself, Lyndie has found the experience mutually beneficial, as they look out for her as she looks out for them. As a result of her voluntary efforts, she has gained numerous awards along the journey.
Cassie Lindsey
Cassie discussed the inequalities she observed and experienced and has approached these as opportunities for change. She reflected on her daughter being told that someone would carry her golf bag for her whilst she played, and the boys looked after their own. She said that ‘leaders create a ripple effect’ and should be aware of the potential for significant change following small actions.
Amy Gardner
Amy was a finalist in the tourism awards for her program that gave elderly travellers an opportunity to explore Melbourne. She provided a great insight into seeing need and going for it to make change and a difference.
As we approach the implementation of new mobile phone and social media laws in Victorian schools from 2026, it's an important time for families to consider how best to support students in navigating these changes. The upcoming legislation aims to reduce the impact of social media on students’ wellbeing and learning.
One practical step gaining traction among schools and families is the introduction of non-smart phones—devices that allow calls and texts but do not connect to the internet or social media. These phones provide a way for students to stay in touch with their families while avoiding the distractions and pressures associated with social media platforms.
Recently, Iona College encouraged parents to consider non-smart phones, with strong support from students who welcomed the shift as a way to feel more present, focused, and connected in real life.
This is a unique opportunity for us, as a community of parents, to work together in supporting healthier phone habits for our children. A collective move toward non-smart phones can ease peer pressure, reduce digital distractions, and foster stronger social interactions both inside and outside the classroom.
We encourage all families to start the conversation at home and consider the potential of non-smart phones as we prepare for this important change.
Tuesday 12th August and Thursday 28th August saw teachers have their Professional Practice Day and Curriculum Planning Day respectively. These days are dedicated for teachers to proactively plan and organise their lessons, mark student work and collaborate with other teams of teachers to provide the best possible education for our students. The Curriculum Day will focus more on whole school goals, this year being best practice on utilising Education Support in classes and also aligning our learning areas with the new Victorian Curriculum 2.0 that has been introduced in 2025. Learning area teams will work collaboratively and continue to create and document consistent curriculum and approaches to teaching.
Senior School News
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
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
Middle School News
Year 10 RESPECT Leadership Camp – A Snowy Adventure to Remember
Course Counselling for Years 9 & 10 – Planning Pathways for the Future
Earlier this term, a selected group of twenty Year 10 students had the incredible opportunity to attend our annual RESPECT Leadership Camp at the stunning Rubicon Outdoor Adventure.
Led by Mr. Luke Sharp and Ms. Maddie Solly, the camp ran for four nights and offered a wide range of outdoor activities designed to challenge, inspire, and develop leadership in our students. From caving and white-water rafting on the Birrarung (Yarra River) to tackling the high ropes course, and embarking on a breathtaking alpine snow hike, students were pushed out of their comfort zones in the best possible way.
Evenings were spent bonding around the campfire roasting marshmallows. Despite the chilly weather, the warmth of teamwork and laughter made this an unforgettable experience for all.
Both Mr. Sharp and Ms. Solly praised the students’ conduct, teamwork, and positive attitude, describing it as "the best camp we’ve ever attended." The students embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and demonstrated the core values of the RESPECT program throughout the entire trip.
We are incredibly proud of how these young leaders represented our school and look forward to seeing them apply their newfound skills in the school community and beyond.
This term, students in Years 9 and 10 will receive dedicated support through our course counselling program as they begin to shape their learning pathways for 2026 and beyond.
Year 10 course counselling took place at the end of Week 3, followed by Year 9 counselling at the end of Week 4. These sessions are a vital opportunity for students to make well-informed decisions about their subject selections, guided by their strengths, interests, and future aspirations.
For Year 9 families, we recommend discussing subject options at home, helping students reflect on their goals and make confident choices for their electives in 2026.
This is an exciting time for students as they take greater ownership of their education and begin planning for future opportunities. We look forward to supporting each student in making choices that will empower their learning and success.
Junior School News
Junior School News
Over the past few weeks, it has been wonderful to see so many students being recognised for their positive contributions to school life. Our Positive Entry awards celebrate students who demonstrate our school values through their attitude, behaviour, and effort.
Congratulations to our recent Positive Entry winners:
Week 4:
Week 5:
We are very proud of the way these students have represented themselves and our Junior Sub School by consistently modelling positive behaviours and showing commitment to their learning.
Looking ahead, our Week 6 focus is on EXCELLENCE with the theme: “We try our best in all activities.” Students are encouraged to reflect on how they can demonstrate excellence in the classroom, in the yard, and through co-curricular activities by always giving their best effort, persevering when things are challenging, and celebrating personal growth.
We would also like to remind students about the respectful use of sanitary items in the girls’ bathrooms. Students are asked to use these items appropriately and to report any inappropriate use to the Sub School team.
Additionally, subject selection for 2026 will be taking place before the end of term. Please keep an eye on Compass newsfeed and Google Classroom for further details and key dates.
As part of our end-of-term celebrations, Year 7 and 8 students will be attending an excursion to Rippleside Park in Week 9. This event is designed to provide students with the opportunity to strengthen and develop positive relationships with their peers and teachers, celebrate the achievements of a successful term, and engage in outdoor recreational activities in a supportive environment. The event is now live on Compass; please ensure you provide consent for your child to attend.
As we move into the final weeks of Term 3, we encourage all students to continue working hard, staying engaged in their learning, and upholding our school values both inside and outside the classroom. The end of term provides a great opportunity to reflect on progress made so far, set goals for the remainder of the year, and finish the term with a strong sense of achievement.
Connect News
CONNECT NEWS
Research highlights the importance of wellbeing programs in schools, with 1 in 3 secondary school students experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression, and only 16% of students arriving at school each day ‘ready to learn’. These statistics remind us how crucial it is to provide students with the skills, strategies, and support they need to manage challenges and thrive both academically and personally.
Through our Connect program, students have been engaging with a range of topics designed to build resilience, encourage positive coping strategies, and strengthen their overall wellbeing.
The recent focus areas have included:
We encourage families to continue these conversations at home, as discussing strategies and insights from the Connect program helps students embed their learning, build confidence, and feel supported in their wellbeing journey.
Sports News
Year 8 Geelong Schools Volleyball Championships
Rafael Lakandula - Australian Ice Hockey
Lachy Flett - Australian Inline Hockey
Year 7 Girls Volleyball Champions
The Boys and Girls Teams represented the school in a very positive manner displaying sportsmanship and determination to do their best for their team. Mr Thomson and I were impressed and proud of both teams performances.
In the preliminary rounds the Boys had games against Geelong, Newcomb and Bellarine but unfortunately, they didn’t reach the finals. They improved their court play as the matches progressed.
The Girls won their Pool against Bannockburn and Newcomb and then meet Lara in the Semi Final which they won 40-17. Belmont won the other Semi Final. Our Girls won the first set and Belmont the second. In the deciding set Belmont got to serve first and they had their best server line-up and give them a solid start. Our Girls tried hard to regain the lead but couldn’t quite get there. A fantastic effort from all players.
During March this year, Rafael represented Australia in Ice Hockey in the International Ice Hockey Federation Division 2.
He spent some time beforehand in a training camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Gavirate, Italy and then he travelled to Bulgaria for the World Tournament.
Raf played against teams from Serbia, Bulgaria, Belgium, Chinese Taipei and Spain. Australia placed second by the end of the Championship.
Raf began his career at Rollerway in Geelong and then moved to skating on ice and tried out with a team in Melbourne. He plays for the Melbourne Demons. Rafael has gone on to develop as a solid player in defence and become Captain of the Victorian Ice Hockey team, receiving a Bronze Medal in the National Ice Hockey League.
We congratulate Raf on his achievements in this sport and wish him all the best for the future.
Lachy Flett represented Australia for the Under 13 and Under 15 Division at the 2025 Oceania Inline Hockey Tournament held in New Zealand earlier this year.
Lachy was named Captain of the Under 13 Division and Assistant Captain of the Under 15 Division. He played 3-4 games a day every day for a week and came home with silver!
Lachy has also been selected as part of the Allstars Team (likely to head to USA next July) and took out highest point scorer of the whole Aus/NZ Under 13 Division of the tournament!
A huge congratulations on these achievements, Lachy!
On Thursday, 14th of August, the Year 7 Girls Volleyball team competed in the Barwon and Bellarine Region Championships in Volleyball at the Corio Leisure Centre. We competed in two pool games against Belmont and Bannockburn and won in emphatic fashion, scoring 40 points in both games, winning both sets, and limiting our opposition to a combined total of 15 points over the two games. The girls then competed against Matthew Flinders in the semi-final and convincingly won both sets. As has become usual, we came up against our neighbouring rival in Northern Bay College in the final. We won the first set with some excellent serving and rallies, 25-11 and although the second set was a little tighter early, we steadied the ship and took control of the match, winning the set and ultimately the competition, 25-15. This was our closest game of the day. The girls are to be congratulated on a fantastic team effort. We now move on to the Western Metro Championships in November. Well done!!
Other School News
International Student Program
Multicultural Committee News
LOTE News
eSports News
Each year our International Students are part of an all-day excursion to experience different aspects of not only the Australian Culture but being part of nature and events around the region.
This year was no different and the International Students experienced the “Gold Rush” at Sovereign Hill. From riding in the mining carts into the tunnels where gold was found to panning for their own gold, the experiences were unforgettable.
The highlight was when the International Students made their own candles and what an array of artistic creativity this brought to the table....so much colour and smiling faces to top off this activity.
Even though the International Students did not get to ride on the real horse drawn carriage, of course they made their own fun in working together and riding the wooden sculptures....so many laughs, bonding and teamwork were added strengths to the day.
Such an amazing experience for our International Students but seeing their smiling faces, energised activity was something to truly remember and make beautiful memories from. A fabulous and enjoyable day had by all, including the staff members that attended.
Chenxi (Mercy) ZHANG, Year 8 from China
Mercy joined the International Student Program as a Temporary International Student for a period of 3 weeks. During this time, she made so many friends, some of which she will remain in contact with for many years to come. On behalf of the College, we wish Mercy all the very best and hope that she may return in the future to complete further studies within our amazing International Student Program.
Recently at our College Whole School Assembly, Parmin Kadivar was presented with a Certificate and congratulated for her new role as the International Student Program Ambassador.
Parmin is currently studying in Year 10 and 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 among attending and being a part of future presentations.
A big congratulations to Parmin, you will represent the College well with your beautiful smile and kind nature.
Would you like to become a Homestay family with the International Student Program ?
NEW Homestay families are needed for future incoming International Students commencing next year
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 ☺
As Term Three draws to a close, our final Multicultural Community Meeting, for this term will be held on Monday, September 8th.
We have many ideas to discuss and plan for our annual NGSC Multicultural Festival – “One World”.
This grand event is fast approaching and will take place on Friday, October 24th — a day not to be missed! Please make sure to mark this important date in your calendars.
This year Multicultural Committee will once again be running our much-loved Traditional Homemade Cake Stall. We are proud of our reputation for having the best cake stall in Greater Geelong and beyond — and with your support, we can keep this tradition alive!
We warmly welcome contributions of any kind — whether it be attending on the day, donating items for the school raffle, or providing home-baked goods for the cake stall.
For more details, you are welcome to attend our next planning meeting on Monday, September 8th, at 12:45 PM, or contact us at the school. The Multicultural Committee values and appreciates the support of the entire NGSC community.
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
CAKES, SLICES, MUFFINS & TREATS FROM AROUND THE WORLD!
Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, Students, Friends, and Community Members,
The much-loved NGSC Multicultural Festival Cake Stall is back!
This stall has built a fabulous reputation over the years — and it’s only possible thanks to the generous support of our wonderful families.
We are asking for your help by baking cakes, slices, muffins, or sweet treats and sending or bringing them along for the festival.
Date: Friday, October 24th
Location: North Geelong Secondary College
Cakes must arrive by 10:00 AM sharp on the day (they can also be sent in with students).
To meet health regulations and support those with allergies, please attach a list of ingredients (no recipes needed) to each item you donate.
Forms will be available from members of the Multicultural Committee, or from:
Forms will also be available at the front office and in the staffroom.
With your kindness and generosity, we can make this year’s Festival another grand success!
On Wednesday 20th of August, NGSC welcomed to our school Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM and His Excellency FURUYA Tokuro, the Consul-General of Japan in Melbourne. Mayor Kontelj and His Excellency Furuya met with our students who will be travelling to Japan in the September school holidays as the NGSC 2025 Japan Study Tour. Mayor Kontelj, an NGSC Alum, spoke with our students on the value of international exchange and passed to our group a gift for Mayor Minamide of the City of Izumiotsu, Geelong’s Sister City in Osaka Prefecture. Consul-General Furuya shared his enthusiasm for learning and encouraged our students to take every opportunity to engage with the Japanese people, language, and culture during our travels and homestays. Our students shared their enthusiasm for learning Japanese and their excitement and anticipation for the rapidly approaching journey.
Thank you Consul-General Furuya and Mayor Kontelj for taking the time to visit with us.
Thank you also to Alison Martin for helping to organise this visit.
During Term 2, the eSports competitions were run, where the Junior Division where they competed in Super Smash Bro’s and the Intermediate Division also competed in Super Smash Bro’s. After 10 weeks of competition the winners were: Junior Division, Oliver Osborne; and Intermediate Division the overall winner was, Kade Harrision. The winners received a 3D printed trophy and a $10 Canteen Voucher each. Congratulations Oliver and Kade.
Junior Division Winner - Oliver Osborne
Intermediate Division Winner - Kade Harrison
This term the Junior Division is competing in Super Smash Bros and the Intermediate Division is competing in Mario Kart.
Remember the competition days are Tuesday for juniors and Thursdays for intermediates, in D5 at lunchtime.
Alumni News
Year 11 IT Cyber Security Talk
Last week, alumni Thomas Grantham (2018) and Ramy Ibrahim (2009) returned to the College to talk with Year 11 Information Technology students about their journey since leaving NGSC.
Thomas has come full circle and, after working in the corporate world for a while, is now the IT manager at the College, dealing with the many and varied challenges posed by teenagers and the internet, and staff who may be technologically challenged! (We are getting better though).
Ramy has travelled down many paths - starting but not initially completing a uni course, working at IBM, managing school IT departments, being a prison officer assisting with intelligence - to end up as the Cyber Security Officer for the State Government, in charge of security for Ports Victoria. Ramy spoke of how important security is in the systems of the ports, as many industries and businesses are dependent on the arrival of items delivered by ships! For example, Victoria only has about a week's supply of fuel on hand. Imagine if delivery of this essential item was interrupted! Both alum fielded questions from the class that will assist them with their units of study this semester. A big thank you to both, especially Ramy, as he had already been a part of the panel for Year 10 Careers Day two weeks prior.
If you would like to be part of the alumni community at North Geelong Secondary College, please get in touch (alumni@ngsc.com.au)
Students from the Year 12 Business Management and Legal Studies classes attended an Ourschool Industry Insight visit to KPMG's Geelong office on Tuesday 19th August. This event allowed students to hear from alumni from public schools around the state, who now work at the international firm KPMG. They were introduced to the various elements of the business and had small group discussions with employees,
Students were most impressed by the amazing views from the 8th floor office, as well as delicious catering! They also appreciated the time taken by the KPMG employees to answer their questions about relevant pathways through university. One of the most important points the panel emphasised was that your units of study in Year 12 might seem a bit dry, but in the real world it was a pleasure to be an accountant!
Thanks to Ourschool for organising this informative session!
Careers News
Wellbeing News
BodyKind August
Wear It Purple Day - Bold Voices, Bright Futures
R U OK? Day
Supporting your Teen with Healthy Technology
CoGG Parenting Manifesto
Uncloud See Vaping for what it is
2025 Term 3, Parenting Calendar
Feed Geelong Where You can Eat
Butterfly Foundation’s BodyKind August, is an initiative promoting positive body image and encouraging all Australians to be kind to their bodies and to others; kind in the way they speak about all bodies, kind in the way they move, nourish and nurture their own. Free, expert-designed resources with safe, positive messaging are available for schools, families and sports/activity clubs. For more information visit BodyKind - Butterfly Foundation
https://butterfly.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BodyKind-August-Flyer-FINAL.pdf
Wear it Purple Day empowers LGBTQIA+SB youth to dream big and share “bold voices, bright futures” with Australia
On 29 August 2025, ‘Wear It Purple Day’ will unite LGBTQIA+SB youth and allies to shine a glorious light on the thousands of schools, community organisations, universities, and workplaces that are coming together to create a more inclusive future for all Australians.
North Geelong Secondary College will be celebrating Wear it Purple Day with lunchtime activities available for all students.
Find out more about WEAR IT PURPLE
Like good friends, some things are just better together. The support of a good mate can help someone feel connected and supported as they navigate life's ups and downs. This can include exam and study pressure, financial stress, mental ill-health and navigating relationships. We all want to be there for our friends when they're struggling, but sometimes it can be tricky to know what to say and do.
On Thursday 11th September, North Geelong Secondary College will be celebrating R U OK? Day. Students will be participating in activities during Connect Classes and there will be lunchtime activities which students can participate in.
Last Year the school captains developed a video clip about R U OK? Day. You can view this here RUOK Day.
For more information about R U OK? visit A conversation could change a life | R U OK?
The Victorian Government has developed mental health support, resources and advice for students and families to access over the school holidays. Two fact sheets for students and families have been developed in 19 different languages to:
Need extra support?
The eSafety Commissioner (www.esafety.gov.au) offers practical tips on managing online issues and setting boundaries.
The Raising Children Network (raisingchildren.net.au) also provides expert advice tailored to each age group.
Technology is part of modern life, with support, teens can learn to navigate it safely, respectfully, and with confidence.
Visit Uncloud to see vaping for what it is UNCLOUD
Community News
VSL School of Language
VSL
North Geelong Centre
Located at
North Geelong Secondary College
Just a quick update on the situation with VSL / LOTE learning. Many of our students attend school on a Saturday morning to learn a language. The VSL is running all classes through on-line learning, as are day-schools; the lessons are running at the usual time on a Saturday. The VSL teachers contacted each class member prior to the commencement of this term in regard to the electronic platform being used and instructions to access those. If any of our students or their parents/guardians have questions about this, please contact the class teacher first (if possible) and then make all enquiries through the VSL head-office.
The Victorian School of Languages is a specialist Government school offering complementary language instruction outside of regular school hours. It enrols students in Years 1 to 12, who are unable to study their language of choice in their mainstream school. Students from all educational sectors (Government, Independent and Catholic) are eligible to enrol.
The Victorian School of Languages offers quality courses aligned with Government curriculum standards, based on communication skills, that include speaking, reading, writing and listening. Its VCE Program is fully accredited and can advantage students in the calculation of their University entrance score.
The school`s Language Program is delivered through online teaching in over 40 Language Centres situated in government Secondary Schools across the state, and through Distance Education mode.
In North Geelong, classes are held on Saturday mornings between 9:00 am and 12:15 pm online.
Languages offered:
Croatian, Karen, Vietnamese, Dari, Persian, Polish, Macedonian, Bosnian, Turkish and Russian
*New languages may be offered subject to demand*
For enquiries Telephone: 5277 9833
Further details and enrolment are available online at our website: www.vsl.vic.edu.au
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