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Barwon Valley Plaques

Over the past few months Layla S, Lily M and Mr Dunn have been working on designing and producing a set of plaques to go on posts surrounding a repurposed roundabout at Barwon Valley School. 

Students in Surf Coast Secondary College’s Vocational Major helped build this roundabout last year, the centre of which was created to represent an indigenous yarning circle. 

The plaques, which include the names of families, organisations and community groups that have made donations towards the project, were cut into pine wood using Surf Coast’s laser cutter. The plaques contain writing and a design specifically requested by Barwon Valley school. 

These plaques were varnished and handed to Barwon Valley to be put onto the posts when the roundabout opened. Students have since been given the opportunity to go and visit Barwon Valley School, meet some of their wonderful students and see the plaques for themselves on the roundabout.

Congratulations Jack W!

 At the beginning of term 2, Jack W. completed in the The Australian History Competition for 2024 for which he has been named State Champion!

Geelong Kokoda Youth Program 

Student Testimonial - Lily M. 

"At the start of this year I got selected to sit an interview along with about 120 other kids to hopefully get a chance to hike the Kokoda trek. A week later I found out I'm going to be 1 out of 24 lucky people that got a chance to take on this amazing experience along with Layla and Henry who get to go in November. 

In April we started training each week, Sprinting up the hills at Geelong waterfront, doing many squats and lunges while getting to know the people in our groups. When September finally rolled around it was time, I left for Papua New Guinea on the 6th of September and trekked for nine days on the Kokoda trek. 

It was the most amazing thing I've ever done, meeting locals, conquering massive hills, crossing rivers, making friends and memories for life."

We look forward to sharing more about this amazing program once Henry Mc. and Layla S. have completed the trek in November!

VCE Media : Ready to Shine at Artwave and Media Showcase

After a year of hard work, dedication, and creativity, the VCE Media students at Surf Coast Secondary are excited to unveil their final media productions. The Year 12 students have spent the year exploring various aspects of media, ranging from film, print, photography and podcasts.

Their diverse range of projects will be showcased at two exciting events:

• Artwave Exhibition - Late November: The Artwave Exhibition will provide a platform for the students to display their work alongside other talented artists from the school. This is a fantastic opportunity for the students to receive feedback and recognition for their efforts.
• Media Showcase at The Pivotonian Cinema in Geelong - Monday November 18th: The Media Showcase will feature a selection of the students' best media productions, including films, animations, and photography projects. The showcase will be held at ‘The Pivotonian Cinema’ in Geelong (limited seating - so get in quick), offering a professional and immersive experience for both the students and the audience.

The VCE Media teachers are incredibly proud of the students' achievements and are excited to see their work come to life. We encourage everyone to attend both the Artwave Exhibition and the Media Showcase to support the students and celebrate their talent.

To attend The Pivotonian Cinema - ‘Media Showcase’, please register through the following Link/QR Code

eSports : AEL High School Cup

We would like to congratulate Surf Coast Secondary College’s eSports Lunchtime Club and our  team of students on their placing in Overwatch 2 during Term 3 of the AEL High Schools Cup!

The AEL High School Cup is a  gateway to nationwide esports competition! SCSC students were given the opportunity to represent our school, showcase their gaming skills, and build lasting friendships in a structured, action-packed tournaments. Esports isn’t just about playing games – it develops teamwork, strategy, and communication skills.

Our medal winning team was made up of Willem Mc., Cain R., Ollie L., Remi M. from Yr 9, Toby K. of Year 12 and Cade Mc. of Year 7.

 After qualifying for the Division 2 competition, the team competed against school such as, Albany Creek State High School (WA), Westbourne Grammar (VIC) and Redeemer Lutheran College (QLD), whilst only dropping one match on their way to taking out the Division 2 title. Our team will be entering once more the AEL High School Cup for Term 4 in hopes of repeating their winning efforts.

Surf Coast Secondary College’s eSports Lunchtime Club offers students the opportunity to participate in select eSports and offers numerous benefits for students from fostering critical thinking and teamwork to strategic planning and improving hand-eye coordination. Esports also offers a platform for students to explore STEAM fields and develop IT skills in a competitive yet supportive environment in addition to enhancing students’ school experience, positive community building, and improving a sense of belonging.