CONNECT Program - 2025

In 2025 NGSC will introduce the CONNECT program into our weekly curriculum. There will be no longer a five-minute homeroom at the beginning of each day. We will now have a weekly 25-minute Connect class, every Thursday morning.

CONNECT is a framework to support students to build social and emotional capabilities, to develop and thrive as the whole person. Students are provided with a safe and nurturing environment, which focuses on providing opportunities for students to develop interpersonal skills with a core CONNECT teacher for each group. Teachers will develop strong relationships throughout the year and support students to develop their individual identity and reach their goals.

CONNECT will focus on the wellbeing of all students and build their capacity to be resilient learners within our school community.

We understand that this is a big change to what a day at school looks like for our students and it’s a change to the regular routine, that will take some time to adjust but the benefits of our CONNECT wellbeing framework will far outweigh this in the years to come.

We are looking forward to bringing the CONNECT program to NGSC next year. 

Stay tuned!

Multicultural Committee News (Final for 2024)

The Multicultural Committee held its final meeting for the year on Monday, November 4th. This was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our major events and celebrations in 2024, especially the highly successful Multicultural Festival.

We were delighted to welcome the newly elected captains for 2025: Charlee-K, Dayna, Lucy, and Dean. They introduced themselves with enthusiasm and outlined their goals for the upcoming year, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the committee.

One of the key highlights of the meeting was the unanimous praise for the success of this year’s Multicultural Festival. The event attracted a record number of new visitors, with many attendees sharing how much it has grown and enriched over the years. Building on this momentum, the committee is eager to create new, innovative ideas and enhance existing programs for 2025.

Special recognition must go to Ms. Suzanne Henry, our event coordinator for the second year running. Suzanne’s exceptional dedication and hard work exceeded all expectations, making this year’s festival a tremendous success. Thank you for your outstanding contributions to both the committee and the NGSC community!

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the committee members—students, staff, parents, and community representatives—alongside our network of service providers. A special thank you goes to Titit Nyak and Danielle Parker (COGG – FoRT) for their remarkable support and commitment throughout the year.

A Heartfelt Thank You to the Following Contributors:

• Captains Paris and Nivetha: As co-chairs of the Multicultural Committee, your leadership and dedication have been invaluable. You’ve done an incredible job, and you will be greatly missed as you move on to new opportunities.
• Keir Osborne: Thank you for your diligent work as the committee’s minute secretary. Your commitment and attention to detail have been essential.
• Mrs. Barbara Peek: A former staff member and honorary community member, Barbara has continued to support us in her retirement. Her generous donations throughout the year have made a significant impact on our students in need.
• Catherine Jonathan: As a committee network member, parent, and publisher of Emerging Brand Africa, Catherine made a significant contribution to this year’s festival as the graceful guest speaker during the opening ceremony

Farewell to Our Year 12 Leaders

As 2024 comes to a close, we bid farewell to our Year 12 students, including captains Paris and Nivetha. These incredible young leaders are stepping beyond the NGSC gates to embrace new challenges in the real world. We wish them and their peers every success in their future endeavours, whether in further education, careers, or other life pursuits.

Looking Ahead

To all members of the Multicultural Committee, I sincerely thank you for your dedication and hard work throughout 2024. As we approach the festive season, I hope you take the time to relax, recharge, and enjoy precious moments with loved ones.

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a safe return in the New Year. See you in 2025!