PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
Key Dates
16 December Awards Presentation Evening
17 - 20 DEC Enviro Days
2020 Key Dates
23 January Book Collection Day
9:00 am to 3:30 pm in Room C9
28 January Official first day for teachers
29 January First Day for students in Years 7,
11 and 12
30 January All students to attend school
29 - 31 Jan Year 12 Leadership Camp
Mr Nicholas Adamou
Principal
As this is the final newsletter for 2019, I wish to acknowledge the exceptional work and support provided to our College by a wide range of people.
We recently had our final School Council meeting for the year, followed with a dinner, where I acknowledged the contribution of the members of this very important group who govern our school.
The College Council President, Mr Matthew Sheehan, Vice President, Ms Donna Woods, School Council parent members; Ms Shelley Kitchen, Ms Catherine McKenzie, Mr Laurence Lord, Ms Judith Densley, Ms Lyndal Jones, Ms Amanda Bartlett and Ms Helen Polyzos, student elected members; Bailey Kitchen and Lachlan Grantham, DE&T elected members; Ms Rebecca Durran, Ms Tonia Tigani, Ms Shona Scorringe and Mr Phillip Walker, Co-opted member; Ms Di Lang, have all given freely of their time in providing policy development, monitoring and evaluations. Through their work, the College can focus upon providing the best possible teaching and learning programs and environment for all of our students.
To the many, many students at North Geelong SC who have set their goals and after working hard throughout the year, have achieved them, I offer my congratulations. Their commitment to their learning makes our College an outstanding place to be part of. Our Logo “Strive to Achieve” heralds what we believe in as a school community. The school’s values (Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity) and The High Expectations from students, staff, parents and the wider community generated this year’s outstanding achievements and positive results.
I take this opportunity to publicly thank Assistant Principals; Ms Julie Andrews, Mr Paul Dawson and Mr Brad Headlam who worked tirelessly within the leadership team to ensure the school continues to enjoy success.
I also extend my sincere thank you to all staff, teaching and non–teaching for their dedication and hard work during this year. The focus and the consistency in teaching and learning in the classroom and beyond has provided a wealth of opportunities for our students.
A special thank you to those staff members who are leaving the College, retiring or taking leave next year. The College staff and students have greatly appreciated their significant contributions.
To all parents and caregivers, I thank you for your wonderful support of our school and for entrusting North Geelong SC with the gift of educating your children and the many contributions you have given to support our community, through social activities and volunteering.
2020 is a Review Year for our school community. It will provide us with an opportunity to take stock and see how well we have achieved our strategic plan goals in the last four years.
It is also an opportunity for the school community to reflect, build on our strengths and form new directions aiming at bigger and better things. We look forward to many new challenges and successes.
Finally, I take this opportunity to extend to all members of our School Community my very best wishes for a safe and a thoroughly relaxing, refreshing school break.
Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and I look forward to a great start to the 2020 academic year.
Important Dates to mark on your calendars
Book Collection Day – Thursday 23 January 2020
Just a reminder to parents/guardians that book collection day is on Thursday 23 January 2020 from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm.
2020 Academic Year – Staggered Start
Parents/Guardians and students, Please note that the 2020 academic year will commence with a student staggered start as follows:
- Tuesday, 28 January – Teachers ONLY (Student Free Day) This day is a student free day. Teachers will have the opportunity to attend staff, curriculum and other various meetings. They will also prepare for the arrival of the students including some planning time.
- Wednesday, 29 January - First day for all new Year 7 students, Year 11 and all 12, VCE and VCAL students.
- Thursday 30 January - First day for all other students.
This is to ensure a very smooth transition for our new Year 7 students and a great start for Year 11 and 12 students.
2019 David Osborne Award for Excellence in Career Development
Congratulations to Ms Caroline Makin who has been the recipient of the 2019 David Osborne Award for Excellence in Career Development awarded by the Australian Centre for Career Education (ACCE).
On Thursday evening, 28 November, the Australian Centre for Career Education had their Awards Ceremony at The University of Melbourne. In the presence of a number of career educators, Caroline Makin was presented with the 2019 David Osborne Award for Excellence in Career Development.
Ms Makin spoke in a very humble way mentioning her work with EAL, refugee and mainstream students and her work with the VET, SBAT programs. She also spoke about the outstanding North Geelong SC Careers Program provided to all students at the College.
Once again, Congratulations to Ms Makin, the North Geelong SC school community is very proud of her services and achievements.
Awards Presentation Evening 2019, Monday,
16 December, 7:00 pm at the Playhouse Theatre, GPAC.
All students must attend and must be in full school uniform.
The 2019 Awards Presentation evening is on Monday, 16 December, beginning at 7:00 pm at The Playhouse, Geelong Arts Centre. Students attending must be in full school uniform and will sit in their Home Groups with their teachers. Doors open at 6:40 pm for a 7:00 pm start. The presentation is expected to finish at 9:00 pm.
On this day students will not be required at school during the day, however, they are all required to attend the Awards Presentation Evening with their family and friends. It is an evening where the whole College community comes together to celebrate this year’s achievements.
All students participating in performances and presentations will be required during the day at the venue for rehearsals. Detailed information has been distributed to students and parents.
Students who are receiving an award must attend the rehearsal at 3:00 pm wearing their uniform. A dinner break is scheduled for 5 - 6 pm.
The school magazine will also be available on this evening.
I look forward to seeing all parents, students and friends of our College Community at our Awards Presentation Evening to celebrate our student achievements together.
Telstra Kids Grant
Great News!
North Geelong SC is delighted to announce our success in applying for a $1,200 grant from Telstra. Telstra Kids helps students thrive in their connected world. The Telstra Kids grant will be used to purchase new costumes which will be used by our Performing Arts students to present quality and professional musical and theatrical productions to the wider school community.
A huge thank you to Mr Paul Foot from Telstra, who successfully submitted the grant application on behalf of our school community. We are very excited to share in the million dollars the Telstra Foundation provides each year to help kids connect to a digital future.
2020 Year 7 Scholarship presentation, The Academic Excellence Scholarship
Congratulations to Ryan Hasan from Ashby Primary School for his outstanding achievement.
The Academic Excellence Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated an exemplary academic record during their primary school years.
Ryan has demonstrated excellence in numeracy at Ashby Primary School. He has also demonstrated leadership throughout his schooling within his Primary School Community, as a Junior School Council Representative. He was nominated by both students and teachers to be a House Captain.
Ryan possesses exceptional public speaking skills. He has created his own Logo and his very own Charity Website called “Kids Can, U Can”, and all the money from the merchandise sold is donated to charity. He is an extremely respectful student, who is always polite and forms strong relationships with his peers and teachers.
Ryan is a positive role model and someone who likes making others feel included. He has always had a positive attitude to learning.
Once again Congratulations to Ryan!
Welcome to the NGSC family! We are looking forward to working with you in the next 6 years of your High school journey.
2020 School Captains
On a final note, I'm looking forward to working closely with our outstanding team of young leaders next year.
