The Koori Way Vaping Prevention and Education Program

North Geelong Secondary College is partnering with Wathaurong Co-operative to facilitate a five-week educational program for First Nations students in Year 7 and Year 8. The program focuses on educating students about the harms of smoking and vaping. So far, students have attended two sessions. The "Koori Ways" campaign aims to address and prevent the use of tobacco and vaping within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It seeks to provide valuable health literacy regarding the dangers of smoking and vaping, as well as the benefits of avoiding these behaviours. The "Koori Ways" youth program has been developed in collaboration with relevant state-wide Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCOs) to ensure culturally appropriate messaging is delivered across the state.

Soul Art, Creative Arts Therapy

The Soul Art program will run for the whole of 2025 at North Geelong Secondary College, and Term 1 has kicked off with a great start and is currently at capacity. This program is offered to select students. Creative Arts Therapy is an allied health profession, it uses creative processes to help clients explore feelings that may be hard to put into words. Creative Arts Therapists help clients to reduce anxiety, improve self-awareness and find new pathways to healing. The creative process is used to help people explore self-expression and, in doing so, find new ways to gain personal insight and develop new coping skills.

Sun Protection Tips

Remember these SunSmart tips for school:

1. Apply 50+ sunscreen before school. Bring 50+ sunscreen to school, which can be applied before recess and lunch.
2. Bring a broad-brimmed hat to school and wear it during break times and when outside
3. Stay in shaded areas where possible
4. Sip on water throughout the day to stay hydrated