PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
Paul Dawson
Principal
We are well into term 2, approaching winter and preparing for school exams. This is a crucial time for students to seek assistance in exam preparation and ensure timely submission of assessment tasks. Extra effort in these areas will help students receive a mid-year report they can be proud of.
2024 Key Dates
3 - 7 June | Years 7 - 10 Exams |
10 June | King's Birthday - Public Holiday |
11 - 14 June | Year 11 Exams |
14 June | Assessment and Report Writing Day - Student Free |
15 June | Semester 2 commences |
28 June | Term 2 Finishes |
Staff Recruitment
The school community would like to extend our best wishes to Isobel Peter and Rachel Betts as they embark on their travels in the coming months. Staff shortages, especially in high school teaching roles, remain a significant challenge for schools throughout Victoria. We are fortunate to have Simon Rabl join us as a music teacher. Simon brings extensive experience to the role, and we are eager for him to share his expertise with our students and staff. Laura Hannan Smith will be starting as an English/Humanities teacher next Term. I would also like to formally welcome Carrie Johns as an English/Humanities Teacher, who started earlier this term.
Young Leaders Breakfast
Our College recently held its Annual Young Leaders Breakfast, attended by leaders from 12 Regional Primary Schools. The guest speaker, Aretha Brown, an esteemed Aboriginal artist and community leader, fielded several insightful questions from the young leaders, highlighting the promising talent among us. Our year-level leaders made valuable contributions to the breakfast and deserve thanks for their warm and enthusiastic involvement in all activities. Special thanks to Tonia Tigani, Steve Quinn, and Penny Wilson for organizing this event.
NGSC Extracurricular Activities
Below are the extracurricular activities/clubs that NGSC staff are running. These activities are a great opportunity for students to explore current or new interests. Most of these activities are run voluntarily by staff, and the school appreciates their generous donation of time. If you would like to participate, please email the listed staff member.
ACTIVITY
|
DAY AND TIME |
Venue |
STAFF |
Japanese Club | Wednesday lunchtime | LCA, KPH, Kana | |
Programming Club
| Friday lunchtime | D9 | SHR |
Philosophy Club | Monday and Thursday Lunchtime
| C11 | TGI |
Be Bold Be Heard
| Tuesday Lunchtime | MSO, DCR | |
Programming Club
| Monday Lunchtime | D4 | SHR |
Dungeons and Dragons (D &D) Club | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Lunchtime
| Wellbeing meeting rooms | CKE, LSC |
Jewellery Club | Monday and Wednesday Lunchtime
| Library | BVA |
Karaoke/Music Group
| Thursday Lunchtime | Sanctuary | BVA |
Gaming Connections | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Lunchtime
| TGU, KLA, DAR | |
Chess Club
| Tuesday Lunchtime | Library | LSC, JPA, JCO |
VCE English Catch-up
| Tuesday Lunchtime | C03 | JDO |
EAL Homework Club | Thursday Lunch Time | B Block Dinning area
| VDU, CYU, AOSS |
FUSE Club | Wednesday 7&8, Thursday 9&10
| D9 | SHR |
Koorie Mob
| Wednesday Lunchtime | A1 | LSH |
Girls EIS Soccer
| Thursday Lunchtime | Hume Reserve | CSI |
Year 7 EIS Soccer
| Friday Lunchtime | Gym | CSI |
Debating
| Weekly different days | C corridor | BFA |
Cultural Appreciation Club
| Every Second Thursday | L Building | Cultural captains, BFA |
Crochet Club | Thursdays | Wellbeing meeting room
| TDO |
Anime Club | Fridays | Student Wellbeing Hub / A06
| BVA |
Debating Club
| Thursday lunchtime 12:45 | C05 | SHI |
Board Game Club | Tuesdays | Student Wellbeing Hub / A06
| BVA |
Table Tennis
| Thursday 12:45-1:15 | L building | JHU,BHI |
Active Schools Program
| Boxing Thursdays lunchtime (finishes Week 7) Yoga Friday lunchtimes (finishes Week 6)
| Gym Drama room | MSO
|
3D Design and Printing | Tuesday Lunch | D11 | AMI, LSC |