NGSC Newsletter

PRINCIPAL'S REPORT

Key Dates

22 October            Last day for Year 12 students

                                   Farewell  Whole School 

                                   Assembly (Period 3)

                                   Year 12 Graduation

23 October            Geelong Cup Public Holiday

25 October            Multicultural Day Festival

30 October to

15 November         VCAA Exams

11 November         Year 11 Study Day

12-15 November   Year 11 Exams

18 November          Year 10 Study Day

18-22 November    Year 11-12 Orientation week

19-21 November    Year 10 Exams

22 November           Last Day Year 11 students

25-28 November     Year 10-11 Orientation week

29 November            Assessment & Reporting Day

2-6 December           Year 7 & 8 Swimming Program

11-13 December      Years 7 - 9 Activities

16 December             Awards Presentation Evening

Mr Nicholas Adamou

Principal

Welcome back to Term 4

Welcome back to our final term for the year. I hope everyone had a relaxing school break. Term 4 is always a very busy one for all schools and our school is no exception.  As our Year 12 students are getting ready for their final VCE exams or VCAL final panel interviews, the teachers are working around the clock to ensure any last minute work is handed in, corrected and any advice is provided to our students, ensuring their success. 

 

Our school calendar this term is very busy with major school events coming up:

  • Year 12 Graduation Evening, 22 October,
  • Multicultural Day Celebration, 25 October
  • Assessment and Reporting (Student Free Day) 29 November
  • VCE Examination period, 30 October to 20 November
  • English & EAL VCE exams, 30 October
  • Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 Semester 2, examination period, 12 November to 28 November (Examination timetables will be distributed to all Year Levels in the coming weeks)
  • 2020, Year 7 Parent and Students Information evening, 6:00 pm, Monday, 9 December
  • Two-day Grade 6 to Year 7 Orientation Program, 10 and 11 December
  • College Awards presentation evening, Monday 16 December
  • Years 7 to 9 Student Activities, Wednesday, 11 to Friday, 13 December

Please ensure that you mark these dates in your calendars/diaries. More details will be disseminated to students and parents soon through the school’s Compass communication system.

Treaty, It's Time

The First People’s Assembly of Victoria is being set up this year. It will constitute the voice of The First People’s working towards Treaties. 

 

On Thursday, 10 October, John Eren, State Member for Lara and First People's Assembly Elections Officer Ms Hayley Couzens, visited the school and spoke to a number of Koori and Torres Strait Islander students aged 16 and older in Years 10 to 12, regarding the importance of participating in the voting process. 

 

The discussion was around the understanding of the need for a Treaty and the importance of Koori and Torres Strait Islander young people to enrol to vote their representatives. These representatives will work with the government to create the framework for Treaty negotiations, set up the Treaty Authority (an independent umpire) and also set up and administer the Self-Determination Fund, which will support negotiating parties to be on a more equal footing with government. 

Scholarship Program

North Geelong Secondary College is committed in providing the best educational, cutting edge programs to the wider community.  The school is also committed to providing the best possible transition program from primary to secondary school.

 

Scholarships are awarded for two years commencing in Year 7 and then reviewed in Year 9. The scholarship program promotes outstanding commitment of Primary School students who have displayed a strong involvement in their College Community. The College looks for outstanding young people who are exceptional in different areas and possess personal values that will contribute positively to the life of the College.

The Year 7 and 8 scholarships are to the value of $5000. The scholarships cover the following items:

  • Full value of school fees in Years 7 and 8
  • iPad
  • Full school uniform including a school blazer and a tie
  • Year 7 and Year 8 Camps
  • All books and materials for Years 7 & 8
  • All excursions and extra–curricular activities for Years 7 & 8
  • Scholarships are available in the following areas:
  • Academic Excellence

The Academic Excellence Scholarship is available to students with an exemplary academic record who have demonstrated outstanding application and achievement in one or more of English, Mathematics or Science, together with a strong performance in general studies. 

 

Student Leadership

The Student Leadership Scholarship is available to students who have demonstrated leadership skills. The successful applicant(s) will have excellent communication skills, display initiative, and have a passion to motivate, delegate, guide and direct fellow students.

 

Community (Good Citizenship)

The Community (Good Citizenship) Scholarship is available to students who have made a significant demonstrable contribution to their community. The successful applicant(s) will display a strong social conscience as well as an outstanding work ethic and behaviour. 

Sporting Excellence

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship is available to keen sportspersons who have shown outstanding aptitude and personal achievement in one or many sporting field(s). 

The Arts 

The Arts scholarship is available to students who have displayed excellence and shown commitment in one or more of the Arts (such as; Drama, Music, Dance, Visual Arts). Successful applicants should have a record of involvement in all aspects of primary school life in addition to artistic talent.

 

2020 Year 7 Scholarship presentations 

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship: Ryan Hasan, Ashby Primary School
  • Student Leadership Scholarship: Jacinta Furlong, Manifold Primary School
  • The Community (Good Citizenship) Scholarship:  Noah Woods, Manifold Primary School
  • The Arts Scholarship: Samuel Bolton, Newtown Primary School
  • Sporting Excellence Scholarship: Phoenix McCleish, Rollins Primary School

Sporting Excellence Scholarship:

Phoenix McCleish, Rollins Primary School

Congratulations to Phoenix McCleish for her outstanding achievements as the recipient of the Sporting Excellence Scholarship! On Friday, 11 October, I attended the Rollins Primary School whole school assembly, where I presented Phoenix with her scholarship.

Phoenix has made an outstanding contribution to the Rollins Primary School community. She has demonstrated the following achievements and skills:

  • Phoenix is passionate about Sports, especially Athletics, Netball and Dance and has developed enormous levels of respect from the wider Primary School community. She is someone who enjoys a challenge.
  • She has competed in the State Relays, Regional Athletics and this year, she won the Athlete of the Year award.
  • Phoenix also is the current record holder for the 100m and School Athletics Champion at Rollins PS.
  • She is a highly motivated student and works hard, and someone who is dedicated to the tasks she is given, Striving for Excellence.

Once again Congratulations to Phoenix and Rollins Primary School. We are looking forward to welcoming Phoenix to the NGSC community for the next six years.

The Community (Good Citizenship) Scholarship:  Noah Woods, Manifold Primary School

Congratulations to Noah Woods for his outstanding achievement as the recipient of the Community (Good Citizen) Leadership Scholarship. On Monday, 14 October, I attended the Manifold Heights Primary School whole school assembly, where I presented Noah with his scholarship.

 

Noah has made an outstanding contribution to the Manifold Heights Primary School community. He has demonstrated good citizenship and is highly respected by his peers and teachers.  

 

  • Noah has been in 3 Leadership roles in the last 3 years at his primary school; School Captain, House Captain and ICT Leadership Team Member. He has also been a very active participant in the Junior School Council
  • Noah has been involved in many Community Awareness and Fundraising events
  • He has created an Environmental Documentary named 10/10 to help raise awareness of the impact rubbish has on our beaches. This documentary is now on the Geelong City Council website
  • Noah is dedicated to sport, community, leadership and he is also academically minded
  • He is a great role model within his school community.

Once again Congratulations to Noah and Manifold Heights Primary School. We are looking forward to welcoming Noah to the NGSC community for the next six years.

Student Leadership Scholarship:

Jacinta Furlong, Manifold Primary School  

Congratulations to Jacinta Furlong for her outstanding achievement as the recipient of the Student Leadership Scholarship. On Monday, 14 October, I attended the Manifold Heights Primary School whole school assembly, where I presented Jacinta with her scholarship.

 

  • Jacinta has demonstrated excellent leadership skills throughout her schooling at Manifold Heights Primary School
  • She has been Strachan House Captain and School Leader at Manifold Heights Primary School in 2018 – 2019
  • Jacinta has received the “Mini Mary Award” for being helpful to her fellow peers and teachers and she has been the only student that received this Award
  • She has participated in the School Band, School Choir and Ukulele Club and has been awarded solo opportunities to perform at Costa Hall
  • Jacinta’s teachers speak extremely highly of her
  • She always has a positive attitude, is polite, punctual and respectful to others
  • Jacinta also demonstrates excellent communication skills, displays initiative, and has a passion to motivate, delegate, guide and direct fellow students.

Once again Congratulations to Jacinta and Manifold Heights Primary School. We are looking forward to welcoming Jacinta to the NGSC community for the next six years.

2019 Multicultural Day Celebrations 

On Friday, 25 October, North Geelong Secondary College will carry on its strong tradition with the celebration of a Multicultural Day. It is a day where the school community comes together in harmony celebrating our diverse backgrounds. NGSC multicultural day celebration is fully supported by The City of Greater Geelong and Diversitat. 

 

The official school assembly will begin at 11:00 am. A very entertaining program with music, dance and more will be on the menu and the day will be filled with all sorts of activities such as; food stalls, rides, games, face painting, jewellery making, jumping castle and many more. 

There is an extensive list of VIP guests attending. 

It is open to the wider school community. A number of our feeder primary school students and community members will be attending. I hope to see as many parents, guardians and friends of the school as possible on the day to celebrate multiculturalism in Australia.