College News
Looking Forward to Book Week - Book an Adventure
GNLC celebrates reading every week, but in Week 5, we get very excited about reading when we join together and celebrate Book Week.
This year, the theme is Book an Adventure.
The library has a number of activities planned, including visiting authors, writing workshops and lunchtime activities in the library. The main thing you need to prepare for is the Book Parade. All students (and staff) from Prep to Year 12 will dress up as a book character or theme.
Key Activities
Prep- Year 3 - Visiting author Claire Saxby
Year 4 - Online writing workshop with Jacqueline Harvey at the NGV
Year 5 - Book Trailer competition
Year 6 - Visiting author Jack Heath
Lunchtime activities include drawing Manga, Harry Potter Origami and the Poetry Typewriter and the Secondary Years Library Great Literary Quiz
Key Dates
Book Week 18-22 August
Book Parade (dress up day) - Friday 22 August
Catherine Ryan
Library Manager
Product Design Technology - Project Planning in Action
Check out the new chair in the Primary Years Library — already a favourite among students!
This impressive piece was crafted by Year 11 Product Design Technology Unit 1 students Gurkarren Singh, Mackenzie Patterson, and Tiahna Stancik-Wisselink. As part of their Design Practices project, they identified a community problem and developed a practical product solution.
The students worked closely with Ms Ryan in the library, discussing key considerations like safety and space. The outcome is outstanding!
Catherine Ryan
Library Manager
Secondary Years State Cross Country
On 24 July, two of our talented students proudly represented the College at the State Cross Country Championships held at Yarra Valley Racing Club.
Samara Jassal (7C) competed in the 12/13-year-old girls’ race, finishing 42nd overall, while Jashandeep Singh (10C) delivered an impressive performance in the 16-year-old boys’ category, placing 26th.
Reaching the State Championships is a significant accomplishment that reflects their dedication, perseverance, and athletic excellence.
Congratulations to Samara and Jashandeep on this fantastic achievement—we are very proud of you both!
Liam Lambert
Sports Coordinator
🕺 High School Dance Competition 2025 💃
📍 Williamstown Town Hall – 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
🗓 Saturday 2nd August 2025
🕞 3.30pm–8.30pm (audience to be seated by 3.15pm sharp)
It’s nearly time for one of the most vibrant events on the school calendar – the High School Dance Competition (HSDC) 2025 is here! 🎉✨
Come along to support the GNLC Bollywood Team as they light up the stage with colour, rhythm, and passion alongside talented teams from schools across Victoria.
💥 Why You Should Be There:
🗳️ YOU get to vote! Audience votes make up 40% of the score
👯 See incredible student performers from Years 7–12
💃 Bollywood meets Hip Hop, Salsa, Classical, Breakdance & more!
🏆 Amazing prizes and trophies awarded by judges and audience
👨👩👧👦 A family-friendly community event with an electric atmosphere
🎟 Tickets available now: Click here to book
Every ticket = one vote. The more supporters in the crowd, the better our chance to WIN!
Let’s show up and cheer loudly for our GNLC stars 🌟
Courtney Yengi
Performing Arts Coordinator
Extra Parent Parking Available via Gate 5
If the main carpark at the front is full, please remember that additional parking is available through Gate 5 off Caraleena Drive. When you arrive at Gate 5, please follow the signs directing you to the parent car park.
Kindly ensure you only park in the designated parent parking spaces and avoid using staff parking spots. This helps us maintain smooth access for everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation!
