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Year 9 Journalism Class

STRIVE: Students studying Year 9 Journalism were lucky to participate in a meet and greet incursion with the Surf Coast Times at the end of Term 2.  Students had the opportunity to learn from journalist James Taylor, about topics including research, editing, publishing and the process of determining what makes a great story. Thank you to James for taking the time to share your knowledge and expertise!

Young Women's Yoga & Mindfulness Program

FLOURISH: We are fortunate to have partnered with BATFORCE to deliver The Young Women's Yoga & Mindfulness Program which is aimed at supporting and developing self-regulation skills, relational skills and independence in young women. This wonderful program sees our students learning about the brain, developing body awareness, and learning strategies to manage times of stress and anxiety.

Year 9 Outdoor Ed Otway Camp 

RESPECT: Year 9 Outdoor Education students had set up camp ready for their 3-day experience in the Otways. Throughout this experience students had opportunities to develop their skills in leadership, problem solving, resilience, showing initiative and teamwork. They will also furthered their understanding of camp craft, first aid and the important ‘leave no trace’ principles.

Sports Academy

UNITE: Our Sports Academy students finished off Term 2 on a positive note with both an excursion and awards presentation. 

The SCSC Sports Academy Awards winners are selected by the coaches each term based on the students demonstration of the the school values of 'Strive, Unite, Respect & Flourish'

Congratulations to the students below who have been recognised as our award winners and the coaches wish to extend a congrats TO ALL Sports Academy students who have shown great commitment and dedication to training through the cold mornings of the winter months 

Term 1 Award Winners 

Athlete of the Term - Jack D (Yr 7)

Coaches Award - Charli Y (Yr 8)

Athlete Development - Kirrah N (Yr 10)

Basketball - Lilli W (Yr 9)

AFL - Sam O'S (Yr 7)

Netball - Taylor W (Yr 8)

Soccer - Finlay M (Yr 8)

Term 2 Award Winners 

Athlete of the Term - Riley C (Yr 9)

Coaches Award - Macy D (Yr 7)

Athlete Development - Chloe K (Yr 8)

Basketball - Sienna McC (Yr 9)

AFL - Ryder G (Yr 7)

Netball - Ashtyn A (Yr 7)

Soccer - Taitum M (Yr 8) 

High Performance Sport Excursion - Deakin University

Twenty-nine of our Sports Academy students attended a 'High Performance Sport' excursion at Deakin University to finish off the term on Thursday 23rd June. 

Through the day, the students participated in the following:

• Facilities tour of the Deakin Waurn Ponds Sport Science facilities and practical activities on the sports precinct
• Sports Science presentation with the Victorian Institute of Sport 
• High Performance Wellbeing Workshop with Jess Taylor from the Geelong Cats 

Our Sports Academy students now look forward to a small break, before we begin our Term 3 Program from Tuesday 19th of July (Week 2, Term 3) 

~ Michelle Hemley

Careers & Pathways Expo

Our College’s first Pathways Expo was held on Thursday July 14th from 6pm to 8pm. We welcomed students and their families to the stadium. Information sessions ran at set times to help students and their families understand the subject selections process for 2023.  They were able to speak to staff from all Learning Areas about the subjects on offer to help make informed decisions about next year and pathways into the future.  

Here we are all set up and ready for Thursday night's Careers & Pathways Expo. We also had our VCAL caravan out and were serving coffees and hot chocolates to warm the soul.

SCSC Victorian Equestrian Interschool Finalist

STRIVE: A huge congratulations to Lily A, her horses and her family for their representation of Surf Coast Secondary College at the Victorian Equestrian Interschool Series Show Jumping Finals in Werribee on Saturday the 18th of June!

Southern States National Rugby Tournament, Canberra.

FLOURISH: Lewis B played for the U14 Victorian State team won the tournament! They were undefeated for the whole tournament, managing to not have any points scored against them until the final where they overcame the ACT Brumbies to take out the title.  

The whole team were simply outstanding in their efforts with training, their positive attitudes and commitment. They were simply unstoppable in Canberra, showing what hard work and dedication can do!  

Lewis' family are immensely proud of Lewis and the whole Team. He has worked so hard for the past few months to achieve his goals and has shown amazing resilience, strength and commitment.

New Staff Members

In Term 3, we warmly welcome a few more new staff members to the S.C.S.C community!

Noah Scott

"I am currently teaching year 10 Law and Order and Humanities in year 7 fuse.

This is my first teaching role. Before I started, I studied a Bachelor of Commerce and then a Master of Teaching. I worked at the Cotton On distribution centre while I was studying.

I completed a university placement at Surf Coast for 7 weeks and my favourite part of it was the people. The kids I worked with were all a pleasure to teach and all the staff were extremely supportive. I'm really looking forward to working with all those people again."

Lucy Duckett

"I am a Physical Education/English Teacher. However at Surf Coast, I have taught in the areas of Performing Arts and English.

I am a returning staff member who has been on Parental Leave for the last 3.5 years, living interstate and caring for my two children.

A lot has changed in the time I have been away. Therefore, I am looking forward to reacquainting myself with students, staff and the school."

Alison Clarkson

"I am a currently a Maths Tutor.  I did a Biomedical Science degree and then my Diploma of Education and have been working in a range of different schools since. 

I’m very passionate about STEM Education, engaging and encouraging students in the middle years to take on the STEM subjects, especially girls.  

I'm mostly looking forward to getting to know all the students and being part of the Surf Coast community."