OTHER SCHOOL NEWS
Student Wellbeing
Ms Tina Doyle
Wellbeing Coordinator
The Student Wellbeing Team would like to welcome all students and families to the 2017 school year. We are excited about working with you and assisting you with any queries you may have regarding the Student Wellbeing program operating at North Geelong Secondary College. Our role is to assist students and families within the school community who may require support in the area of health and wellbeing. We also work with small groups of students and the whole college to promote the health and wellbeing of the school community.
We are based in the C corridor.
Services we provide include:
- Individual support
- Referral to external health and wellbeing services
- Lunchtime Groups build social networks – NO COST:
- Mondays and Thursdays: ‘Bijou’ art is on in the library, this group offers students the opportunity to create pieces of jewellery and explore other artistic interests. All students are welcome.
- Tuesdays: Mindfulness for Year 11 &12 students
- Wednesdays: ‘Man Cave’ is on in the Woodwork room, this group is supported by the ‘Geelong Community Mens Shed’. Students complete woodwork projects using hand tools. Open to all students.
- Fridays: ‘Anime’ club is on in D5. Students
- Small group work
- Class and Year Level Activities
- Whole School Events
- Assistance with school uniforms and books for eligible students
Student Wellbeing Team
- Paul Dawson: Wellbeing Assistant Principal
- Tina Doyle: Wellbeing Coordinator
- Georgie Hunter: Wellbeing Coordinator
- Faith Field: Secondary School Nurse (DET)
- Sef Agahzaman: Youth worker
- Maria De Cruz: School Chaplain
Multicultural Committee News
Ms Vera Dudas
Multicultural Community Liaison Office
Welcome back to the 2017 new school year!
I trust that you all had a fabulous holiday and an opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones as well as a good rest and are re-energised for another productive year.
The Multicultural Committee will be starting with it's first meeting to be held on Monday 13th February at 12:40pm.
We welcome all interested parents and friends to join us.
Water Bottles
Can students, parents and guardians please ensure that students are bringing water bottles to school and wearing hats outside throughout this hot weather.
STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Mrs Keryn Darling
Science Manager
STEM is an innovative new program running at North Geelong Secondary College. It aims to involve students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. As part of this program, we are running weekly lunchtime STEM sessions. These session start at 1pm every Wednesday in D2. There will be science demonstrations and hands on activities. All students are welcome, just bring along your curiosity and enjoy.
More information on STEM can be found on the College website under ‘Learning Opportunities’ and then ‘NGSC programs’.
College Events
Assembly
Join us on Monday Feb 13 at 11am in the gym for our first assembly this year. We will be reflecting on the 2016 year 12's pathways to university and year 7 and 9 scholarship recipients before introducing our College captains for 2017. All welcome.
Pako Festa
Come and celebrate cultural diversity at Pako Festa! We will be marching our way down Pakington St on Saturday 25th Feb as part of the parade. Meet us at 10am in the assembly area near Waratah St, look for the school's banner. Dress in your national dress or represent this years theme of 'discover food around the world'. There will be a meeting during lunch time in the coming week for those interested, keep an eye on the daily bulletin for more information. Any questions please email