Primary Years, Tarneit

Potential in Prep

As we come to the end of Term 1, we can see in our Prep students how their potential is growing at a phenomenal rate. Mrs Denholm had a lovely visit from two Prep A students who proudly shared their independent writing with her. These students and their teachers have been working so hard as they begin to learn many important skills.

Maria Denholm

Deputy Principal - Primary

Prep and Year 12 Jacket and Teddy Ceremony

During Chapel on Wednesday, the Year 12's and their Prep buddies met together to mark a very important milestone in both of their educational journeys. To signify their last year of school the Year 12 students received their personalised jacket from their Prep buddy. In exchange the Year 12 students presented the Preps with their own GNLC Teddy Bear as a memento of completing their first term of school. It was a very special occasion for Mrs Hauser, who actually taught some of the current Year 12s when they were in Prep and is now teaching a class in the 2025 Prep cohort.

Maria Denholm

Deputy Principal - Primary

Potential at the Youth Leadership Academy Australia Conference

Last week the Primary Years Ambassadors along with the House Sports and Arts leaders attended the YLAA Conference at the Melbourne Convention Centre. It was a great opportunity for these students to spend time with other young leaders as they discover and develop their potential as leaders. Read more about their experiences in their reflections below.

My biggest takeaway from the YLAA Conference was that "your age does not determine your ability to achieve extraordinary things". This quote is very important because it says our age is not what limits us. It means we are all leaders and can make change for the better no matter what our age is. Whether you have a badge or not you are always able to be a leader and make change for the better.  

Jaelynn Lodding 

At the YLAA Conference I learnt how mandatory it is to be a leader who leads with pride, kindness and generosity.  It is important to hear people’s opinions so we can make big impacts in our community.  I will strive to ensure everyone feels included at GNLC.  

Khushi Chand 

 On Wednesday last week the PY Leadership team went to the Melbourne Convention Centre to attend the Dream and Lead Conference.  There were so many schools represented. We heard four speakers share different aspects of leadership.  They talked about how it affected their lives and how they helped others, along with strategies to help and be prepared.  My favourite part of the conference was during lunchtime.  We were playing down ball when students from another school asked to join us. At this moment I felt that I was using my social skills and connecting with people I had never met before.  We had so much fun. In the first break we did ‘Networking Bingo” where we needed to find students we did not know who had different skills. I loved this experience and would do it again if I had the chance to.   

Ethan Lui 

From the moment I walked into the conference the energy was incredible! The speakers didn’t just say wise  words, instead they left the word ‘confidence’ tattooed on my brain.  The activities pushed me out of my comfort zone and inspired me to think of new ways to have an impact on my community. I enjoyed connecting with other young student leaders and sharing hobbies with them.  This conference helped me to understand even more what it is to be a leader and a school representative, whether I have a badge or not.  

Mia Pinto 

Maria Denholm

Deputy Principal - Primary

Building Harmony Together

During Harmony Week, our school community celebrated diversity and promoted international-mindedness, key values of the PYP. Primary students contributed to the ‘Harmony Tree’ by writing personal pledges on leaves, committing to building harmony at GNLC. This collaborative display beautifully captured their reflections and promises for an inclusive, respectful environment.

Gretta Nelson and Jiaa Kaushik added to the display with their ‘Circle of Harmony’ poster, symbolising their commitment to taking action during their inquiry into harmonious futures. Their thoughtful contribution reminds us of the power of individual action in creating a united world.

This celebration reminded us of our responsibility to respect diversity and embrace the global community. These values are essential in fostering international-mindedness and unlocking the potential of each student to contribute to a peaceful, inclusive world now and in the future.

Rebecca Moore

PYP Coordinator

Seeking Parent Volunteers - Migration Stories

If you have a migration story to share, please email Rebecca Moore - moorer@goodnews.vic.edu.au

Rebecca Moore

PYP Coordinator

Year 6 Immigration Excursion

Year 6 Graduation - Save the Date

The Year 6 Graduation for both Tarneit and Mambourin campuses will take place on Monday 8 December from 11.45am to 1pm at Tarneit Campus.

Parents are warmly invited to attend this special occasion – please save the date!

2025 Principal's Office Art Competition

GNLC students from Prep - Year 12 are invited to submit an original artwork to the Principal’s Office Art Competition. The winning work will be hung on the wall of the Principal’s Office for the next 12 months for all to admire, after which time it will be retired to another area of the College for display. 

Prizes: 

• First Prize: $100 Voucher 

• Runner Up: $50 Voucher 

The Rules: 

• Artworks must be two dimensional and able to be hung on the wall. 

• Artwork must be an original composition created by the student submitting the work. 

• The subject matter of the work can be anything; however, it should be an aesthetically pleasing composition, which is suitable for viewing by a range of audiences and age groups. 

• Artwork must be submitted with your name, grade and a short description of the subject matter and why you chose it to Ms Cameron’s Office by Friday 7 June 2024. 

• The winner will be announced on Friday 21 June 2024. 

• Artworks not selected will be available for collection from Ms Cameron after the 24 June 2024. Any works not collected by the end of Term 3 will be recycled.

Celeste Cameron

Arts Learning Area Coordinator