Secondary Years

Athletics Carnival

On Wednesday 18 March, our Secondary Years students enjoyed an action-packed Athletics Carnival at the Victoria University Sporting Complex.

With a vibrant atmosphere and strong school spirit, students competed across a variety of events including track races, relays, long jump, triple jump, discus, shot put and the ever-popular tug of war. The day was a wonderful celebration of effort, resilience and house pride, with many students achieving personal bests and showing outstanding teamwork and encouragement. Congratulations to Armstrong for taking out the overall win, and well done to all students for their enthusiasm, sportsmanship and determination throughout the day.

Staff vs Year 12 Basketball Game 

On Tuesday 24 March, our Staff took on the Year 12s in a highly anticipated basketball showdown. With a buzzing crowd and plenty of energy on the court, it was a fantastic match from start to finish. In the end, Staff took the win, 30–21! 

Year 7 Electives - Robotics

Year 7 students in the Robotics elective are embracing challenge and creativity as they build and code their LEGO SPIKE robots. As they assemble sensors, motors and moving parts, they learn how coding brings their designs to life. This elective is helping them develop problem‑solving skills that will support them far beyond the classroom.

Ajeshni Mani & Mary Gade

Secondary Teachers

Year 11 VCE Biology - Bubble Membrane Lab

VCE students explored the nature of the plasma membrane through a fun “bubble membrane” practical, using soap bubbles to model how membranes behave. By dipping loops and strings into bubble solution, they observed how thin films formed, fused, and flexed - just like real cell membranes. 

This hands-on activity demonstrated the fluid mosaic model proposed by S. J. Singer and Garth L. Nicolson, showing how phospholipids form a flexible bilayer with embedded proteins. Like bubbles, plasma membranes are dynamic, self-sealing, and selectively permeable, helping students visualise membrane fluidity, surface tension, and structural stability in an engaging, memorable way.

Navkirat Kaur

Science Learning Area Coordinator

SSV Tarneit Division Volleyball – Year 8 Girls Update

Our GNLC Year 8 Girls had a fantastic day competing in Pool A at the SSV Tarneit Division. 

Here’s how they went:

• Round 1: Defeated by Doherty’s Creek 2–0
• Round 2: Defeated Bemin 2–1
• Round 3: Bye
• Round 4: Defeated Tarneit P–9 2–0

After a strong comeback and excellent teamwork across the day, the girls finished 2nd in Pool A. They then played The Grange for 3rd place in a competitive match, winning one set and finishing 4th overall.

A big thank you to Mr Lambert for all his hard work, guidance and support throughout the day. We are so proud of the girls’ resilience, teamwork and the way they represented GNLC. Well done on a great effort!

Helena Lippe

Teacher

SSV Tarneit Division Volleyball – Year 8 Boys Update

The GNLC Year 8 Boys competed in Pool A and showed incredible teamwork, resilience and sportsmanship throughout the day.

• Round 1: Defeated Baden Powell 2–1
• Round 2: Defeated Brinbeal 2–0
• Round 3: Bye
• Final Pool Match: Narrowly defeated by Tarneit P–9 2–1, finishing 2nd in Pool A

The boys then played Truganina P–9 for 3rd place in what was an incredibly tight contest, going down 2–1 to finish 4th overall.

A huge thank you to Levi and Ocean (Year 10) for coaching and supporting the team throughout the day — your leadership made a real difference. We couldn’t be prouder of the commitment they showed on the court and the outstanding way they represented our College. A fantastic achievement — well done! 

Helena Lippe

Teacher

Year 7 Class Captains First Duty

Year 7A Class Captains proudly carried out their first official duty by raising and displaying our school flags. This important responsibility marks the beginning of their leadership journey. The main role of class captains is to represent their peers, model positive behaviour, assist teachers with classroom organisation, and foster a supportive and inclusive class environment. We are excited to see them grow into confident leaders who contribute positively to our school community.

Mansi Parmar

Assistant Head of Secondary Years 7/8

Lights, Camera, Pasta!

Year 8 Media students transformed the classroom into a mock Italian restaurant as part of a creative food-vlogging project. Students designed visual props and settings to imagine what it would be like to share an Italian meal with a friend while filming a vlog. Working together, they practised storytelling, camera framing, and presenting on screen. The activity encouraged creativity, collaboration, and confidence while developing practical media production skills. 🍝🎬

Pauline Escano

Year 7-10 Media Teacher

Year 9 Rite Journey: The Calling

On the 5th of March, our Year 9 students travelled to Eastern Beach Reserve as part of The Calling in The Rite Journey. Students challenged themselves, stepped outside their comfort zones, and supported each other throughout the experience. It was an amazing and rewarding day for everyone involved.

Sandhya Nair

Teacher

Year 11 Fit2Drive Workshop

On Monday 16 March, our Year 11 students took part in a Fit2Drive workshop, gaining valuable insights into road safety as they prepare for life behind the wheel. This half-day program helps students build their understanding of road laws, decision-making and risk assessment as young road users.

With support from Victoria Police and Fire Rescue Victoria officers, students explored key safety concepts and discussed a real-life case study to better understand the impact of choices made on the road. The session encouraged students to reflect on the responsibilities that come with driving and the importance of making safe choices on the road.

Careers and Employment Expo

On Thursday 19 March, our VCE Vocational Major (VM) and VET students attended the Careers and Employment Expo held at the Melbourne Showgrounds. This highly engaging event provided students with valuable exposure to a wide range of post-school pathways, including university and TAFE courses, as well as employment opportunities across diverse industries. 

The expo featured a variety of displays, seminars, and interactive activities designed to inform and inspire students as they consider their future career options. Exhibitors included representatives from organisations such as the Australian Defence Force, Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce, alongside numerous universities, TAFEs, and industry professionals from key trade sectors. 

Students actively engaged with presenters and participated enthusiastically in the interactive experiences on offer. The event provided access to expert advice and up-to-date information, enabling students to deepen their understanding of potential career pathways. Importantly, many students reflected that the expo helped to clarify their current pathway planning while also sparking interest in new and previously unexplored opportunities.

Peter McCarthy

Pathways Coordinator

Secondary Youth Leadership Conference 

On Thursday 19 March, our secondary students attended the Secondary Youth Leadership Conference, Australia’s largest leadership event designed exclusively for secondary school students in Melbourne Convention and Exhibition centre.

This highly regarded conference focuses on developing confidence, resilience and essential leadership skills. 

Throughout the day, students participated in dynamic keynote presentations, interactive workshops and guided reflection sessions that encourage self-awareness, goal setting and personal responsibility. They heard from inspiring local speakers who shared authentic stories of perseverance, growth and achievement. This excursion encouraged self-belief, initiative and meaningful connections with students from other schools, helping them broaden their perspectives and strengthen their sense of belonging within a wider community.

Gita Raj

Assistant Head of Senior Years