OTHER SCHOOL NEWS
Geelong After Dark Street Photography Workshop and Competition
Ms Sheree Oates
Arts Coordinator
During the first week of May selected students participated in a Street Art Photography workshop with a well know Instagram Photographer Amal Bleed. Students learnt about her career pathway as a Photographer and were inspired to partake in a Photography walk in Geelong, connecting their photos with the community. On May the 4th students were invited to participate in the Geelong After Dark InstaMeet Photography competition which involved taking photos of the community interacting with the Art installations. North Geelong Secondary College was well represented with 15 students from the college participating. Year 10 student Jesse Yadao won 1st prize in the “Discovery” category with his photograph ‘Through the Night of the Ocean’. Congratulations on this huge achievement and to all the students who were involved.
Japanese Corner
Ms Kellie Phillips
Japanese Teacher
Minna san, konnichiwa. Fuyu ga hajimarimashita. Hontou ni samui desu ne!
みんなさん、こんにちは。冬が始まりました。本当に寒いですね！
Hello, everyone. The winter has started and it’s really cold, isn’t it! Of course, in Japan the summer has officially started and many parts of Japan are experiencing the rainy season, known as ‘tsuyuu’ (梅雨). Students in Japanese have heard how around the country, people may be putting up ‘teratera bouzu’ (hand crafted sunshine dolls) in and outside windows in an effort to keep the rain away so they can enjoy events like school picnics and carnivals.
We had a special event in the LOTE
Department last week when two
representatives of the Izumioutsu Education Department in Osaka, Japan, came to Australia to visit our school. The delegation toured the school, learned about our programs and the opportunities available to students at NGSC, and confirmed plans to send students to participate in an exchange program this coming August. All students and caregivers are reminded that opportunities for homestay families are still available. You do not have to be a current student of Japanese to apply. If you are interested please contact your Japanese or homeroom teacher.
Take care in the cold weather! お大事に！(odaijini)
Gaming With Python Program
Mr John Eckert
ICT Coordinator
North Geelong Secondary College participated in the Gaming with Python Program at the GORDON EAST again this term. Lachlan Grantham of 10C participated in learning the universally known Python computer programming language and has shown excellent competency. Lachlan was required to create an interactive game with students from a range of schools across the Geelong region. Lachlan will be able to use these skills in future years in a world that is ever evolving with technology. I would encourage any year 9 or 10 students who are interested in Robotics or I.C.T to come and see me for more information to be involved in this fantastic opportunity.