Principal's Report
International Women’s Day
Parent Teacher Conferences
Progress Reports
School Zone Speed Limits
International Women’s Day
Parent Teacher Conferences
Progress Reports
School Zone Speed Limits
Principal's Report
International Women’s Day
Parent Teacher Conferences
Progress Reports
School Zone Speed Limits
Welcome to the College’s second newsletter for the 2025 school year! We hope you find it informative and that it provides insight into the wonderful activities happening at the College.
During my daily walks around the school, I see students actively engaged in their learning, making the most of their class time to deepen their understanding of the curriculum. They recognise how the skills and knowledge gained will help them navigate life beyond school.
Outside the classroom, the energy continues. At recess and lunch, students enjoy basketball, soccer, volleyball, down ball, and cricket games. The College has also recently added three new outdoor table tennis tables, which are already a daily favourite. Around the campus, outdoor tables encourage social interaction, and it’s heartening to see students connecting and engaging without their phones.
The 2025 theme is to “Accelerate Action” for gender equality.
According to data from the World Economic Forum, achieving full gender parity will take until 2158—roughly five generations from now.
This theme underscores the urgency of swift and decisive action to close the gender gap. It highlights the need to break down systemic barriers and biases that women continue to face in their personal and professional lives.
Accelerating progress toward gender equality is a responsibility shared by all genders. It is crucial that gender bias does not influence decisions, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for everyone.
Men are vital in bridging the gender gap and must actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
We encourage all families and students to attend the parent-teacher conferences on Wednesday, April 2nd, to discuss student progress. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with staff, review achievements, and set goals for the remainder of the year.
These conferences provide a meaningful chance for parents to meet their children’s teachers and explore strategies for supporting their academic growth.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress, please contact their teacher or a member of the Student Management Team.
The Assistant Principal has shared important information about the Progress Reports. We encourage all parents and guardians to review these reports with their children, as they offer a valuable opportunity to celebrate achievements, learning, and growth.
Progress Reports also help identify areas for improvement and allow for meaningful discussions on strategies to enhance learning. Regular feedback like this is essential in supporting students' continued academic development.
With the new school year started, it is an opportune time for school communities to be reminded of the importance of road safety around schools.
School Speed Zones are enforced from the commencement of the school year and parents/carers are reminded to adhere to all VicRoads School Speed Zones rules.
Also, parents/guardians are reminded to take care and obey parking signs and observe the road rules when picking up or dropping off students around schools. The City of Greater Geelong Parking and Information Officers monitor all supervised school crossings on a regular roster and issue infringements to drivers who stop in unsafe areas, such as “No Stopping” zones, within 20 metres of a school crossing, parallel to a yellow edge line, or if double parked, even for a moment, to drop off or collect a student.
Queuing to enter a pickup/drop off zone can often lead to traffic congestion with vehicles being stationary in prohibited areas. Should the pickup/drop off zone be occupied with vehicles, to avoid the possibility of receiving an infringement it is advised to drive around the block and return when legal parking is available.
Statistics show that illegal parking around schools is greatly reduced due to an Officer’s presence and Council prefers to achieve these results though education and awareness.
Designated school speed zones: Specified times (8.00 - 9.30 am and 2.30 - 4.00 pm).
Further information in regard to VicRoads speed limits around schools can be found at: VicRoads School Speed Zones
Also, please note that the school car park is out of bounds for all parents/guardians. The car park is only for staff. It is imperative that parents DO NOT enter the carpark during pick up/drop off as they are placing students and staff at grave risk.
I wish to thank all parents/guardians who always adhere to all traffic rules re: school zones and also the school carpark rules. The safety of all children, staff and parents is paramount.
Assistant Principals' Report
Connect
Progress Reports
Parent Teacher Conferences
NAPLAN
School Photo Day
Student Representative Council
Athletics Day
Kokoda Trek - Geelong Youth Engagement
Student Uniform
Our new pastoral care program Connect has had a great start and students and staff are engaging in activities and programs that enhance connections to school. The following topics were covered last week:
Year 7 - Introduction to Secondary School
Year 8 - Ready to Learn
Year 9 - Respectful Relationships
Year 10 - Goal Setting
Year 11 - Time Management
Year 12 - Time Management
It is pleasing to report that the first round of Progress Reports reflects the positive start to 2025. Our students are certainly upholding the College values of Achievement and Excellence in their approach to learning.
Student Managers will be organising Student Support Group meetings for those students who require additional support.
Date: 2nd April 2025
Time: 11.30am- 6.30pm
Booking via Compass: Portal will open to parents on12/3/25
Interpreters: Available to be booked via the Portal
Students are expected to attend the conferences with their parents/families. This is a great opportunity for parents/families to meet staff, discuss their child’s progress and set learning goals.
NAPLAN is taking place from 12/3/25-21/3/25. Students in Years 7 and 9 are required to sit 4 tests: Writing/Reading/Conventions of Language and Numeracy. Students and families have been provided a timetable that outlines the specific dates and times. Please ensure the student has a fully charged device, pen/pencil and headphones.
Results will be available to students and families later in the year.
School photos will be taken on Wednesday12th March. Students are required to be in their academic uniform. Students who have PE will be required to bring their PE uniform and change. All photos must be ordered via Compass. Please see the relevant post.
Last week students submitted their applications to be involved in the Student Representative Council (SRC) for 2025. Students have received notification if they have been successful and will have a whole day leadership and planning meeting on Tuesday 1st April. SRC is the connection and voice between students and school leadership, often being the catalyst for changes made to student life at the College. They advocate for the student group and also plan College events such as Harmony Day, NAIDOC week and various other fundraisers.
Always a fun day as students dress in house colours, participate in events and support friends. The staff vs students events are a highlight!
Athletics Day: 18/3/25
Venue: Landy Field.
Students will be transported to and from the venue from school via buses.
Canteen: There will be food/drinks available from the canteen.
Students are not permitted to leave the venue.
Parents are welcome to join us and watch the events. Please sign in with the Security Guard/Staff Member at the main gate. This is to maintain Child Safety Standards.
We would like to congratulate Charlee Hide (Year 12) and Alex Galbraith (Year 11) on being successful in their application to participate in the Geelong Kokoda Youth Program. This is an annual event offered to teenagers across the Geelong area, giving them the chance to participate in this amazing experience, fully funded by Geelong Youth Engagement. Charlee and Alex are two of twenty-four students chosen and will travel to Papua New Guinea in September to embark on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
With summer now in the rear-view mirror, we will start to enter the colder months. A reminder to students and families to follow the uniform policy which can be found in the student diary. Please be aware of the following:
This year, families have access to the School Saving Bonus, a $400 per student bonus that can be accessed through previous emails sent by the school and this money is able to be spent on uniform items. If any family has trouble accessing the Saving Bonus, please contact the main office.
Junior School News
Important dates
Uniform
Class Equipment
Progress Reports
Parent/Teacher Conferences
The Junior Sub School hopes that everyone is doing well and looking forward to the last few weeks of term 1
It is very important that students are wearing the correct academic uniform, including black leather shoes without any logos. The PE uniform is only to be worn on days that the students are timetabled to have PE. If for whatever reason students are not able to wear the correct uniform, a note must be provided from the parents/guardians, or a phone call must be made to the school to explain why the students are out of uniform for that day. If there are any issues with getting the correct uniform, please contact the Wellbeing team for assistance. The uniform policy can be found in the student's diary or on the school website. If you are not sure, please ask a member of the coordination team.
It is expected that all students are taking the correct equipment to class and not returning to their lockers during class time or between classes. Students must be taking the following equipment to every class: a pencil case with various pens and pencils, their student diary, an exercise book and their device. If the students have any issues with their equipment, please contact the Junior Sub School
The first lot of progress reports have been released for the year. Year-level coordinators will be contacting home over the next couple of weeks to organise meetings with families whose students have received a low average on their progress reports. These meetings aim to support the student in the classroom to achieve a better result in the next round of progress reports.
Parent teacher conferences have been opened for all parents to book in a time with the teachers, so that you can speak about your child’s progress. This is a great opportunity to not only discuss how your child is progressing in different classes but also build that positive relationship with the teachers. It would be great if you made a time, through Compass, to spend 5 minutes with your child’s teachers, and support the work that is being done both inside and outside the classroom.
Middle School News
Be Bold, Be Heard
International Women's Day
School values in the spotlight
Geelong Tertiary Futures Program & Special Student Achievement
The Be Bold, Be Heard initiative is for girls in the middle years of their schooling. This program inspires girls to feel empowered to tackle change and reduce the gender gap. It starts with a discussion about the student attitudes to school survey and girls from years 8 -11 analyse the data and highlight their perspectives on what needs to change. The girls will then pursue change guided by four inspiring forums. The photos below show the students hard at work to shed some new light on the target areas for 2025. Ms Solly is the coordinator leading this program at the College and is always looking to include others who are keen to improve their voice, school, class and community. The girls meet once a week so bring your lunch and join in if you are keen.
We celebrated this day broadly across the week. Students spoke at the Soroptimist International of Geelong breakfast, and we held a morning tea with staff and students celebrating together.
In addition to this Be Bold, Be Heard kicked off in an awesome style this year and found us on the Bankfirst website talking about the value of the program to celebrate International Women’s Day. The video can be seen via the link below.
Boldly speaking up and being heard Bankfirst video
“This program provides a sense of community and empowers us to help other girls. I’m a lot less hesitant to try new things” - Rushneet
“Through Be Bold Be Heard, I’ve felt so connected. It’s a great way of having a voice, even if you feel anxious or timid at first.” - Thoma
“Be Bold Be Heard has really helped me in my speaking abilities, and I now feel more confident going for opportunities.” - Sarah
Mr Headlam took one of our students to the Interschool swimming sports during the week. Caleb Stephenson had one event, and to minimise impact to his studies, was taken to the sports for that race only.
The report back from Mr Headlam was glowing in how Caleb epitomised our school values. In addition to this was how Caleb positively interacted with his swimming counterparts and was eager to pursue opportunities to support the schools’ development through any way possible and will nominate for SRC and School Council.
We treasure these moments in the Middle Sub School and are so proud of the students in the pursuit of their own endeavours.
Year 10 has had a busy start to the term with new classes and programs on offer in the pursuit of various pathways.
A couple of our students have also had success outside of the classroom:
In recent weeks, our Year 9 students had the opportunity to participate in a presentation from the Geelong Tertiary Futures Program (GTFP). This invaluable program is designed for students in the Geelong region and focuses on guiding them through the process of understanding and developing their post-secondary pathways. By aligning their aspirations, interests, and capabilities, students are better equipped to make informed decisions about their future educational and career paths.
In addition to this, we would like to celebrate a remarkable achievement by one of our students, Noah Anderson. For the past five years, Noah has been growing his hair to support a cause close to his heart — helping children battling cancer. Through his efforts, Noah has contributed to the creation of wigs for children, provided financial assistance to families in need, and funded paediatric oncology hospitals across the country, ensuring that every child facing cancer receives the care and support they deserve.
Noah set an ambitious goal to raise $1,000, and we are thrilled to announce that he not only reached but exceeded this target, raising a phenomenal $1,286!
This incredible achievement would not have been possible without the generous support of the North Geelong staff and community. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to this worthy cause and helped Noah make such a meaningful impact.
We are incredibly proud of Noah and all of our students for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to making a positive difference in the world.
Senior School News
Year 11 VCM
Year 11 VCE
Year 12 VCE VM
Year 12 VCE
Our Year 11 VCE VM students have begun their structured work placements and are already receiving enthusiastic feedback from employers. These real-world experiences bring their VET course skills to life, showcasing just how valuable hands-on learning can be. It’s encouraging to see our students navigating daily tasks in genuine employment settings and building their confidence one shift at a time. If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a keen learner for a workplace trial, please don’t hesitate to contact the school. Every new opportunity helps our students sharpen the skills that will shape their future careers.
Our Year 11 VCE students have officially kicked off their senior studies, with the first round of SACs marking a busy but exciting start. Finding the right balance between revision and relaxation is key—think of it as juggling textbooks and Netflix, but with a bit more focus on the textbooks. Encouraging strong time management and consistent study habits will help them stay on track, while short breaks and hobbies keep stress in check. If they find themselves overwhelmed, teachers are always here to guide them. Ultimately, a mix of steady effort and well-earned downtime will pave the way for success.
Our Year 12 VCE VM students are making steady progress on their literacy and numeracy projects, combining creativity with the practical skills they’ve gained so far. It’s impressive to see how these projects come to life when they connect classroom learning with real-world needs. Alongside these core tasks, students are honing essential work-related proficiencies—something that will stand them in excellent stead as they move beyond school. Their determination shines through in both group discussions and individual endeavours. We can’t wait to see how these projects evolve, and we’re confident their dedication will open exciting pathways for each of them.
As our Year 12 VCE students settle further into the year, the SAC schedule ramps up, and the workload can feel intense. Building a study routine that suits each individual is crucial—some might thrive on early mornings, while others do their best thinking after dinner. Remember to include moments for self-care, whether that’s a quick walk around the block or simply indulging in a favourite pastime. Teachers and peers are great sounding boards, so keep the communication flowing. By combining effective study strategies with a bit of downtime, our Year 12s can tackle the challenges ahead and finish their school journey strongly.
A quick reminder to parents and students: if there are any uniform issues, please provide a note so we can address them promptly. If a student is running late for any reason, they must sign in at the Senior Sub School office upon arrival. Finally, for any absences, please ensure a medical certificate is provided to confirm the reason. Staying on top of these details helps us maintain a smooth-running environment and ensures everyone is supported throughout the school day.
School photos will be taken on Wednesday 12th March. Students are required to be in their academic uniform. Students who have PE will be required to bring their uniform and change for PE. All photos must be ordered via Compass. Please see the relevant post.
Year 11 VCE VM students will have their photos taken on photo catch up day - Monday 17th March
Connect News
Connect News
We are halfway through term one and have many success stories to celebrate with our implementation of the Connect program. Staff have worked really hard with their Connect classes to gain a mutual understanding of the program and direction the curriculum is taking students to set up their year for success. Connect staff and students alike have gained valuable insights to their own personal strengths and how they can improve the strengths of others within the classroom and in our wider school community. Students are gaining valuable skills and are building a strong foundation for the year ahead.
Here’s a glimpse of the key topics we’ve covered so far across different year levels:
Introduction to High School – Helping students familiarise themselves with their new environment, navigating our school culture, and understanding NGSC expectations.
Personal Strengths – Students are encouraged to identify their unique strengths and how they can use them to succeed in both academic and extracurricular activities.
Team Building – Emphasising the importance of collaboration, communication, and trust through team-based activities.
Respectful Relationships – Learning the values of empathy, respect, and kindness in building healthy relationships with peers, teachers, and the community.
Building Habits and Routines – Establishing strong routines and habits that promote positive outcomes, both inside and outside of school.
Goal Setting – Encouraging students to set achievable and motivating goals to help them stay focused and find success.
Time Management – Teaching strategies to balance schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and personal time.
Study Skills – Introducing effective study techniques to help students perform well academically, setting them up for success in future years.
At the end of recess, we have replaced the bell with music as a warning to get ready for Connect class. Staff and students have responded really well to this change as we have seen some positive movement to class as a result of this. The bell that is rung after the music indicates Connect is starting, where all students should be ready for learning in their Connect classrooms.
As the year progresses, we are excited to continue guiding our students through the essential aspects of high school life. With Connect, we are laying the groundwork for a positive, balanced, and successful journey at North Geelong Secondary College. Here is a sample of one Year 8 class's jigsaw of students, designed to build teamwork, positive culture and connection at the beginning of the year.
Stay tuned for more updates on our exciting initiatives and activities!
Sports News
Barwon and Bellarine Division Swimming Carnival
Sports Shack
The Geelong Secondary Schools Swimming Carnival was held, in great conditions, last Friday 28th February. Our very small team are to be commended for taking the opportunity to represent North Geelong Secondary College.
Team –Tom Airey Year 12 and Caleb Stephenson Year 10.
Tom was successful in qualifying for the Western Metro Championship in his favourite 50m Backstroke event. He has been our top swimmer at this event for many years, well done Tom. He also competed in the 100m Backstroke and the 50m Freestyle.
Caleb competed in the 50m Freestyle event and came up against some strong opposition. Caleb has a fantastic attitude to his involvement in all school activities and relished the chance to compete at this event.
Thanks also to the parents and Mr Headlam who were able to support the team.
Borrowing Times: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Fridays - 12:38pm – 12:50pm
*Thursdays 12:50 - 1:00pm
Please record the date, your name, home group, and the items you have borrowed on the Borrowing Sheet.
Return Times: 1:20 pm
Ensure to return the borrowed equipment and check off your name. Should there be any issues with returning the equipment, promptly inform the staff at the Sports Shack.
Failure to return equipment may impact your ability to borrow in the future.
The Sports Shack is an excellent resource for students, and it is in everyone's interest to contribute to its efficient operation.
Alumni News
Alumni @ Open Night
We were fortunate enough to have several alumni attend our Open Night for parents of prospective Year 7 students, held on Thursday 6th March. Alumni were present in various Key Learning Areas, on hand to answer any questions and chat about their NGSC experiences and their post-secondary college journey.
Big thanks to
for giving up their time to strengthen the NGSC 'family' bonds!
If you would like to join the alumni program, please email alumni@ngsc.com.au
Student Wellbeing
Healthy School News
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.
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.
Remember these SunSmart tips for school:
Career News
What are employers looking for in an apprentice or trainee?
There are the baseline traits that all employees look for:
So how do you capture the attention of an employer?
Why are you unique? What can you offer that no one else can? We all have Unique Selling Points or USPs (in digital marketing terms). Name your top three strengths then ask a parent, friend or former employer to do the same. For example, you may be efficient, outgoing and driven. Think of examples in your personal life where you have illustrated these strengths and spell them out using examples.
YOU MUST have a Resume. Employers offering apprenticeships and traineeships accept that you may have very little paid work experience, but you do have skills. Perhaps you are the captain of your sporting club, or you are coach of a team, completed a pre-apprenticeship, studied tech or hospitality at school, worked at your dad’s company in the holidays or learned how to construct things. Include achievements such as awards or projects you managed at school. It could simply be that you worked part-time for a year to go on a school trip, which shows you have determination.
Be creative with your skill set.
Present well. Dress well and look clean and tidy even if you are in your school uniform. Presentation also includes ensuring there are no spelling or grammar mistakes in your resume. This is especially important to show you have a keen eye for attention to detail.
Be enthusiastic. Enthusiasm is so important in apprentices!
Someone who is enthusiastic, energetic and passionate creating products will get employed. Remember, while you may not have a lengthy resume, you might be surprised by how much you can truly offer.
Employers also value a young person’s initiative to pick up the phone (yes actually talking) and have a conversation with prospective employers.
Stay off your mobile during business hours!
Might be obvious, but Snapchat, Instagram, Tik Tok.... CAN ALL WAIT!
The one thing the Head Start Coordinators hear from frustrated employers; “They are always on their phone.”
Check it at appropriate times during breaks, but other times show some initiative during slow periods and clean, restack, clean a work vehicle – this is the thing that will impress.
What makes doing an apprenticeship so worthwhile?
Learning in a practical setting is invaluable. Not only do you get to develop skills in a practical environment, but you’re surrounded by experienced professionals that you can learn and draw inspiration from. An apprenticeship goes beyond the theory and provides you with skills and experience that will set you up for a career that you may have never been able to access otherwise.
Finding yourself the right apprenticeship isn’t always as difficult as you may think, talk to your Careers Teacher about how Head Start can help you present well to employers.
If you’re a student looking for a pathway into employment, a parent looking for a secure future for your child, or an employer looking for your next apprentice, contact the Careers and Pathways Team about the Head Start Program!
Other School News
Multicultural News
International Student Program
Breakfast Club
Saver Pls
I hope you all had a great start to the first term! The weeks are flying by, and we’re already nearly halfway through.
Our first Multicultural Committee meeting took place on Monday, 17th February, and it was both productive and filled with lively discussions. Our school captain, Dean, chaired the meeting and warmly welcomed both new and returning members of the NGSC community. The discussions covered various school updates and recent events, with a key focus on this year’s Multicultural Festival, which will be held on Friday, 24th October.
At our next meeting, we will be choosing this year’s festival theme and brainstorming ideas for further planning. The Multicultural Committee welcomes parents, friends, service providers, and the school community members to join us at NGSC.
📅 Next Meeting: Monday, 24th March
🕧 Time: 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Conference Room
🥐 Refreshments provided!
Stay informed about upcoming events and get involved—watch this space!
For more details, feel free to contact Vera Dudas via the school’s admin office.
Recently our College welcomed two temporary Japanese International Students, Louis and Leo, to our International Program. This was such a delight to have both of the boy's study at our College as they both made wonderful friendships and beautiful memories. These memories will be cherished and shared with friends and relatives back in their home country. Visiting the beach, taking a stroll in the rainforest to see the spectacular waterfalls. Eating the most amazing ice-cream, seeing kangaroos in their natural habit with a baby joey, made this experience worth every moment. We have to mention their studies and their favourite subjects (apart from Japanese) were PE and Humanities, so intriguing and so much fun!
We look forward to seeing both Louis and Leo in the future to hopefully continue their studies at our College.
The Breakfast Club at North Geelong Secondary College provides students with a FREE and nutritious breakfast, helping them to fully engage in the educational and social opportunities available at school. The Breakfast Club operates from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM, Monday to Friday. We encourage families to get involved by volunteering their time to support the program. Whether you are interested in volunteering every day or just one day a week, we would like to hear from you. For more information on how you can support the Breakfast Club, please contact north.geelong.sc@education.vic.gov.au
NGSC has been fortunate to host Miyu Nishimura, a Japanese University Student for the past three weeks. Miyu has assisted in the language room and has been an invaluable asset to the Japanese program. Our students have enjoyed learning about Miyu"s life in Japan and extending their knowledge of the Japanese language.
Miyu has been hosted by the Lang family; fitting in straight away, always ready to join in with anything the family was doing. Over the three weeks they have been to the Otways, Great Ocean Road, Queen Vic Market, Melbourne Zoo, Ballarat Wildlife Park and even the Meredith Pub to see a live band. Di said "Hosting is like having a mini holiday at home because it makes you visit local attractions and cook interesting meals at home."
Saver Plus is a free education program that helps eligible families save for school expenses and rewards them by matching their savings dollar for dollar, up to $500.
Families who join not only receive up to $500 in matched savings, but they also gain practical money skills through free financial education workshops, helping them feel more in control of their finances.
To be eligible, participants need to:
. Be 18 years or older
. Have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
. Have a child in school (or starting next year) or be studying themselves.
. Have a regular income (either their own or their partner’s or centre link payments).
. Be willing to join our free online workshops.
Community News
L2P Program
Northern Lights Festival
Parenting Programs
Where you can eat
Renters Stress Hub
Dental Health
Geelong Youth Program
Q Hub
Uniting Barwon
Saver Plus
Need help getting your P’s?
Log your minimum 120 hours of driving experience with the help of a volunteer supervising driver.
The TAC L2P program helps young learner drivers with no access to a supervising driver or vehicle get experience on the road.
Through this free program, young people are matched with fully licensed volunteer mentors, and use a sponsored vehicle to gain supervised driving experience.
TAC L2P is not professional driving lessons, and TAC L2P does not pay for the probationary driving test itself.
The City of Greater Geelong together with North Geelong Secondary College are pleased to be able to offer a school-based L2P program for eligible students. The timetabling is best suited to VCE VM students.
Drives take place during school hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. This program is designed to provide students with supervised driving experience in a structured environment.
Currently, there are 6 places available for this school-based program.
To join the TAC L2P program, you need to:
You, ideally, should already have a VicRoads account.
To find out more about the program and if you are eligible to apply, please email Nestor Estampa, Nestor.Estampa@catholiccarevic.org.au or Vera Dudas, dudas.vera@ngsc.com.au or you can speak to them at NGSC.
The upcoming Northern Nights Festival will be held at the new Norlane ARC Auditorium.
Entry to event is free, so bring your friends and family to enjoy great entertainment and yummy food.
Support local vendors, discover unique products and make the most of this community event in a vibrant festival setting.
When: Friday 21 March 4:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Norlane ARC Auditorium 1-9 Cox Road Corio
To book follow the link Vaping, Let's Clear the Air Tickets | TryBooking Australia
You can view all the Parenting Programs offered in the Geelong Region for Term 1, 2025 via this link 2025 Term 1 Regional Parenting Calendar.docx.
There are many organisations that provide food assistance in the local Geelong region. Where You Can Eat provides an up-to-date guide on all the food relief agencies across the Geelong region. Please click on the link to find resources providing you with information on when, where, how, and what food relief services are available near you.
Barwon Community Legal Service is now offering a dedicated program to support renters in crisis. This program provides free, confidential legal assistance to individuals in the Greater Geelong, Bellarine, Surf Coast and Colac Otway regions who are experiencing rental stress and facing possible eviction or at risk of homelessness.
Contact Rental Stress Lawyer on 1300 430 599 or visit their website
We want all students to get the most out of school. Tooth decay can get in the way of learning. It can be painful and affect sleep and concentration. It is important to help children and young adults keep their mouth healthy and decay-free. Regular dental checks help spot and treat any problems early.
At Barwon Health all children aged zero to 18 years are eligible for FREE dental care!
You can contact any of the following services to make an appointment:
Geelong Youth are kicking off 2025 with a variety of free programs for young people aged 12-25, all held in supportive and safe spaces across Geelong. There are Drop Ins, GASP, Multicultural Group, Come and Try Sessions, Event Planning Committee and more.
Head down to get in on the action!
📍 The Nest Youth Hub, 17 Gheringhap Street Geelong 3220
📍 The fOrT Youth Centre, corner of St Georges and Melbourne Road Corio 3214
📍 Armstrong Creek East Community Hub, 46 Central Boulevard Armstrong Creek 3217
All programs are free with meals or snacks provided!
Want more information? Contact the team!
📞 5272 5272
📧 youthadmin@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Activities may be changed due to reasons beyond our control. Other activities may become available or be postponed to a later date.
Monday, April 7
10am – 7pm
LGBTIQA+ high school age young people
At the Lady Northcote Discovery Camp in Glenmore – Transportation is provided
Barwon United offer educational support for families with a current health card or who are experiencing exceptional circumstances. If you require assistance with educational expenses please contact Uniting Barwon on 4210 1100. Please call between 9:30am to 11:45am Monday-Friday to book an appointment. Uniting Barwon is located at 270 Torquay Road, Grovedale.
Saver Plus is a free education program that helps eligible families save for school expenses and rewards them by matching their savings dollar for dollar, up to $500.
Families who join not only receive up to $500 in matched savings, but they also gain practical money skills through free financial education workshops, helping them feel more in control of their finances.
To be eligible, participants need to:
. Be 18 years or older
. Have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
. Have a child in school (or starting next year) or be studying themselves.
. Have a regular income (either their own or their partner’s or centre link payments).
. Be willing to join our free online workshops.
VSL School of Language
North Geelong Centre
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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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