Parents and guardians, you are invited to discover a dynamic, high-quality government school for your child at our upcoming Open Night.
Visit North Geelong Secondary College’s Open Night on Thursday March 6 and hear details of our specialist programs and innovative learning opportunities.
Why should I consider North Geelong Secondary College for my child?
NGSC is a creative, caring and diverse college, where young people grow into autonomous learners by engaging with our imaginative and intellectually rigorous programs.
Our community is a friendly and supportive environment, underpinned by the values of Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity.
The school places high expectations on student behaviour and academic endeavour, as evidenced by outstanding results and outcomes.
What facilities does the College have?
Our students are privileged to enjoy:
• Learning areas equipped with the latest ICT facilities.
• An extensive, well-resourced, library
• Plentiful, state of the art sporting facilities
• A creative art and technology complex which caters for food technology, studio art, ceramics, woodwork and performing arts.
What type of extracurricular activities does the college offer?
Students are encouraged to engage in a myriad of extracurricular activities, including Human Powered Vehicle, Debating, Student Representative Council and lunchtime clubs, such as chess club, cultural appreciation club, dungeons and dragons and Japanese club, as well as the many sporting teams to join.
My Grade 6 student is anxious about starting high school, how does NGSC make it easy for students?
The transition from primary to secondary school is seamless for our year 7 students. In grade 6 all students are invited to the College early in the year for a ‘taste’ of secondary school and then later in the year there is a specialised two day program that allows students to develop new friendships and familiarise themselves with their new surroundings.
Students start the secondary school year with confidence.
What excellence and support programs are available at NGSC?
NGSC is proud to offer a number of excellence programs:
● the Scholarship Program,
● Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program,
● Strive Program,
● Strive to Achieve Results (STAR),
● Achieving Core Education (ACE) Programs and
● Excellence in Sport Program.
The Scholarship program promotes and recognises outstanding commitment by school students who have displayed a strong involvement in their school community. Scholarships are available in the following areas: Academic Excellence, Student Leadership, Community, Sporting Excellence and The Arts.
The Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program, provides a focussed educational environment for academically oriented students. SEAL classes incorporate a fast-paced curriculum, with less repetition than mainstream classes.
Strive – is a supplementary program that is based around fostering research skills, academic writing, and grounded in inquiry based learning. The program prepares students for the rigours of senior secondary, tertiary education and learning beyond the classroom.
Strive to Achieve Results (STAR) is an innovative Literacy and Numeracy program unique to our college. This program identifies students who have the potential to become our future ‘stars’ and achieve outstanding results in Years 7 to 9.
The Achieving Core Education (ACE) program aims to improve the numeracy and literacy development of students who are performing below the expected level.
The Excellence in Sport (EIS) Program develops students’ sport specific skills, knowledge and practical application in their chosen sports of Australian Rules football, soccer or volleyball.
Your children are welcome at Open Night and there will even be special activities and ‘scavenger hunts’ for children to take part in.
To find out more and to register for the upcoming Open Night on Thursday March 6 at 6pm, visit ngsc.vic.edu.au
