WHAT'S HAPPENING @ SCSC?
Art Academy
Art Academy will resume on Wednesday 16 February in Art 1.
Art Academy is a place where interested and talented students of all ages take on bigger challenges and extend themselves. Students who are part of Surf Coast Art Academy are offered opportunities to participate in artist talks and participate in special art-based projects. The focus of the art academy is on extending the skills of interested students whilst establishing strong friendships and relationships with the art department and fellow academy students that will last across an individual student’s years at Surf Coast Secondary College. Art Academy operates every second Wednesday (WEEK 1) in
Art 1, 3pm to 4.30pm.
Anyone interested in joining Art Academy is encouraged to visit the art room and talk to Susan Barlow in Art 1 at lunch or recess or send an email to susan.barlow-clifton@education.vic.gov.au
Year 12 2022
This year's Year 12 cohort got into the spirit of things whilst modelling their new personalised hoodies. This is a privilege bestowed to our Year 12's for all of their hard work thus far and for their exciting year ahead.
Welcome to our New Year 7s
Welcome to all of our wonderful Year 7s for 2022. The first day started with our new students meeting their teachers in an assembly which was held in our gymnasium.
Our Year 12 students later in the day gave a Surf Coast welcome to our new Year 7s by putting on a barbeque on the first day of school.
Introducing our 2022 Surf Coast Secondary College Captains
Name: Joely Aylen
Leadership Position: Vice Captain
Subjects studying this year in Year 12: English, Further Maths, History, Media and Psychology
What I love about SCSC: How independent students can be! I love that our teachers consistently show their support to students no matter how they learn. From Year 7 up until my final year of school, all of my teachers have been there for me, ready to tackle any hardships I may face and ready to assist me through my learning.
What I am looking forward to about being in the student leadership team: Being able to make the school community as inclusive and supportive as possible, while also inspiring younger students to put their hand up for leadership positions. SCSC is a school that embraces every student and enjoys their differences, so I want to continue enhancing this idea and help every student live up to their potential.
Hopes and dreams for the future: In the future I hope to study psychology, criminology and social work at University. I wish to continue living in Torquay while studying, but eventually plan to travel around Australia, working in Indigenous communities and small towns along the coast.
Name: Archie French
Leadership Position: College Captain
Subjects studying this year in Year 12: English, Maths Methods, Software Development, Chemistry, Physics
What I love about SCSC: I started at Surf Coast in Year 8 and have loved the school ever since. I love the opportunities that the school provides for every student, allowing each individual to pursue their goals, whether that be in academics, in the arts, in a sport or in a trade or vocational pathway. Surf Coast has an amazing leadership team, creating chances for students to change and evolve how the school works. Surf Coast has an amazing community of support, from students to teachers, everyone supports each other, creating an amazing family.
What I am looking forward to about being in the student leadership team: I am looking forward to assisting the school in getting back into the groove of the school year, after a heavily interrupted two years. We have a great leadership team this year and I believe we can work really well together to make a difference at the school.
Hopes and dreams for the future: I am looking forward to finishing Year 12 this year and moving into the world. I hope to go to university, in the science field, as that has always been my passion throughout my education.
Name: Hugo Bennie
Leadership Position: Vice-Captain
Subjects studying this year in Year 12:
Visual Communications, Media, Applied Computing, English, Further Maths
What I love about SCSC:
The culture here is unmatched compared to any of the other schools I have attended and I wouldn't leave it for the world, in addition to just how kind and understanding everybody within our school community is.
What I am looking forward to about being in the student leadership team:
Being able to give people who don't typically have a voice, someone they can go to who will listen and represent them throughout the year.
Hopes and dreams for the future:
Become a full-time designer and hopefully display an exhibit at a gallery.
Name: Melody Luke
Leadership Position: School Captain
Subjects studying this year in Year 12: Legal Studies, History Revolutions, Psychology, English, Further Maths
What I love about SCSC: The community here at Surf Coast is genuinely so incredible - from the students to the teachers. Because of this, I have met some of my best mates over the years, and I couldn’t be more grateful. But not only do I love the connections that I’ve been able to make, I truly love the continuous support and encouragement that is provided to the students here at SCSC.
What I am looking forward to about being in the student leadership team: The leadership team this year is honestly brilliant, and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish this year together. Something I would love to focus on is building up Surf Coast’s already stellar diverse and inclusive community, as well as reviving our school spirit after a tough couple years.
Hopes and dreams for the future: I’m mainly focusing on getting through this year, and am finding the thought of finishing school both daunting and extremely exciting, as the thought of transitioning into adulthood is something I am really keen for. In the future, I am would like to go to University to study Law, and hoping to end up with a career somewhere in that field.
Welcome to our New Staff in 2022
We have a number of new staff this year so we like to introduce a few of them to you in our next few newsletters.
Clare Danaher
I am the new Year 10 Learning Support staff member and can be found in a range of classes and subjects.
Before this job I was a swimming teacher.
The thing I am most looking forward to is getting to know all the students.
Melanie Earl
I’m in the Year 8 FUSE Team and will be teaching English and Humanities, along with a Year 10 Rights and Freedoms class.
Many, many years ago I worked in the jewellery and sunglasses department at Myer.
I’m looking forward to meeting all of the students and community members of SCSC, along with being down by the Surf Coast.
Jake Cameron
I'm the Sub-School Leader for Years 9-10. I teach Maths, Outdoor Education and Physical Education.
I went to Uni at Ballarat University straight out of school but I worked at Kmart part-time.
I am looking forward to working with the students in Years 9 & 10 to help get them set up for their final years at the College.
Patrick Hutchinson
I am joining the Year 9 FUSE team and will be teaching Science and Maths and I'm looking forward to getting into the lab for some experiments!
Before teaching I was a furniture removalist and it certainly kept me fit and strong. I have just moved to Geelong and sorry to say I’m not the professional I once was – the classroom is much more suited to me these days.
I’m looking forward to becoming a part of the school community and getting to know the students as well as a bit of a change in lifestyle from living in Melbourne for the last two years. I am just getting in to surfing as well so looking forward to a bit more time in the waves.
Alexandra Bramley
VCE Health and Human Development & Physical Education is the position and my subjects are Health, Physical Education and Outdoor Education.
Before becoming a teacher, I was at the University of Ballarat studying to be a teacher and worked casually as a Swimming Instructor and Lifeguard.
I am looking forward to working in my local community and being involved in all the programs and extra – curricular activities.
Victoria Slatter
I am working in the tutoring program supporting our students in mathematics. I am a Maths teacher, with a passion for numeracy.
Before teaching, I went to uni with the end goal being to work in a bank, however came out with a teaching degree. My teaching degree has taken me all around the world!
I am very excited about seeing the wonderful FUSE program, getting to know our students and supporting them to achieves their goals.
Alexandra Brown
I am the new Senior Sub-School Leader and in 2022 and I'm teaching Year 7 PE, Year 10 General Science, Year 11 Health and Human Development and Year 12 Psychology.
I have been teaching for the past 12 years, I have gone from a student myself into teaching.
I am really looking forward to working at SCSC as I feel at home when near the coast. I grew up in Port Fairy so being near the beach and ocean is important to me. As the new senior sub-school leader, I am excited to share my passion for improving VCE outcomes and ensuring all senior students leave SCSC into a pathway that they are passionate about.
Anthony O'Connor
I am one of the new Maths Tutors.
I have always been a teacher, working mostly in Catholic Education Colleges teaching maths, accounting, economics and business management and fairly recently working with BoxHill TAFE at Barwon Prison teaching maths and micro business.
I look forward to continuing to work in my areas of expertise at SCSC and working with and engaging with students who are of various year levels in a new environment.
Sport Support Australia
Sport Support Australia will be offering some after-school fitness sessions for free to all SCSC students. These include:
- Mondays Boxing 3:15 - 4pm
- Mondays Speed & Agility 4:15-5pm
- Wednesdays Strength Circuit 3:15-4pm
- Thursdays Social Sports 3:15-4pm
- Thursdays Speed & Agility 3:!5-4pm
Sessions will begin Week 2 from Monday 7th of February and all meeting points are outside the Basketball Stadium (school side).
Students do not need to register or enrol and are welcome to simply show up, however if you have any questions you may contact via the details below:
How do I find out more?
You can contact Michelle Hemley from Sport Support Australia at:
Email: michellehemley01@gmail.com
Mobile: 0402 299 589
Facebook:www.facebook.com/sportsupportaus
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sportsupportaus LinkedIn: Sport Support Australia