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Embrace challenge, achieve excellence.

2023 15th Edition · 27 Oct 2023


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PRINCIPAL'S REPORT Banner Photo
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT Year 12 Graduation Assembly, Traumatic World Events, 2024 Planning
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Banner Photo
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Term 4 Important Dates, Year 6- 7 Transition Evening, 2024 Year 7 Student Strive Program, Family Holidays, Artwave 2023 
COAST  Banner Photo
COAST  Shout-Out to our Year 12s, Year 8 Melbourne City Camp , Year 9 ODE Raft Building & Surfing, Year 9 Journalism, Year 11 VET Sport & Recreation, Year 11 Environmental Science, Courage to Care, Wood-fired Goodness, Barwon Valley Indigenous Garden Project, Tennis Triumph, Year 7 Cricket, Year 9/10 Mixed Table Tennis, Year 9/10 Girls Basketball, Year 9/10 Boys Basketball, Barwon Respect Cup, Well Done to Willem's Outstanding Performance!, Introducing Our New Volleyball Court! 
EDUCATION Banner Photo
EDUCATION STEM Maker Programs for Teens
WELLBEING Banner Photo
WELLBEING Accessing Wellbeing , Surf Coast Youth, Mural Wall Painting at Surf Coast Youth, Blue Tree Initiative, Building Resilience Workshop, Mate Space / Headspace
CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Banner Photo
CAREERS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Career News, Change of Preference, Pathways Programs to University, A Career with Victoria Police, ***EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES***, Head Start Apprenticeships and Traineeships, Bubba Pizza - Staff Needed, AGA Weekly Vacancies, Victorian Group Training, Geelong Jobs Board, Gforce Apprenticeship Services Job Vacancies
COMMUNITY Banner Photo
COMMUNITY Surf  Coast Secondary College proudly presents..., Carl's Jr. Armstrong Creek, Community Garage Sale, Geelong Sustainability Electric Homes Program , Making the switch just got easier., Sport Support Australia, Torquay Community House
GENERAL INFORMATION Banner Photo
GENERAL INFORMATION College Bus Information, MYKI Card Reminder, Camps, Sports and Excursions Payments, Conveyance Allowance Lodgement Dates 2023, SCSC Uniform, Formal Uniform, Active Uniform, School Bag, Other, Uniforms may be purchased via the following stores:, Student Lost Property, Communicating with your Student's Teachers, Compass - How to advise of an absence, How to give permission through Compass for College events and excursions, Sick Bay, Phone Payments in the Canteen, Mobile Phone Policy Reminder , Annual Privacy Reminder, Insurance Reminder , Personal Property Reminder
SCSC CALENDAR Banner Photo
SCSC CALENDAR Term 4 2023 Calendar

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We are responding to the clear messages our community has shared with the college leadership team. We will be implementing best practices that are well researched and proven to have a high positive impact on student learning and wellbeing.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"> \u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\">There is a real buzz of excitement around the college with the changes to come and we look forward to working with you all as we enter a new and exciting stage of the Surf Coast Secondary College journey.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"> \u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"> \u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\">Thank you and take care.\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"> \u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\">Shane Elevato,\u003c/p>\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\">Acting Principal.\u003c/p>","text":"Dear Parents and Carers, Welcome to our latest newsletter. Year 12 Graduation AssemblyIt was a great pleasure last week to be part of the Surf Coast Secondary College 2023 Year 12 Graduation Assembly last week.  The assembly was attended by our 2023 graduands, parents and teachers as well as students from Years 11 and 7. The assembly was an opportunity for us to celebrate our 2023 Year 12 cohort, recognise their efforts in their final year of high school and award certificates to a selection of students who have achieved academic excellence in each VCE subject or the Vocational Major. Our 2023 school captains each stepped up to the podium and shared their reflections on the year and their time at SCSC. We heard an address from Ms Rachel Barney, Assistant Principal for Years 11 & 12, and we acknowledge the support our students have received from Ms Alex Brown, Leading Teacher for Years 11 & 12, and Ms Kristal Ross, Learning Community Leader for Year 12. The formalities ended with a video wrap up that included photographs from the last six years our Year 12s have spent at our college. I’d like to thank everyone involved in the assembly and say a special thank you to those parents and carers who came along and celebrated with us. We look forward to seeing you all at the Valedictory Dinner at GMHBA stadium later next month.Traumatic World EventsAs you will be aware, the current situation in the Middle East is dominating news headlines and social media platforms. As conflict in Gaza and Israel continues, it has come to our attention that many young people have access to graphic images and videos from the war zone.  If your children use any platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and others, please be aware that it is most likely they have already been exposed to content from this current conflict that can be traumatising and disturbing to our young people. If you have younger children we suggest carefully monitoring your child’s use of social media and providing support and contextual understanding should they be confronted with material that is not age appropriate. The following resource may be of assistance: https://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-in-children-after-world-trauma/ Other external support services for adults and young people impacted by the events in the Middle East include:headspace: 1800 650 890Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636Please feel free to contact the college if you require further support for your child on this matter.2024 PlanningNext week some important information will be sent out to parents and carers outlining some significant changes and adjustments to learning programs and wellbeing supports commencing in 2024.  These changes will also be shared with students as we finalise the 2023 academic school year and prepare for our Head Start program where students will commence their 2024 subjects and learning later this term. All these adjustments have been planned in consultation with the school review panel as well as forums and feedback from teachers, students and parents. We are responding to the clear messages our community has shared with the college leadership team. 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