NORTH GEELONG SECONDARY COLLEGE
130 Separation St, North Geelong 3215
Ph: 52789399
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SCHOOL VISION

North Geelong Secondary College encourages and celebrates personal improvement.  We recognise and respond to diverse student needs.  We set high expectations for students and have a strong focus on academic achievement and the pursuit of personal excellence.  We encourage and support creativity, innovation and initiative for young people by helping them to reach their aspirations in different fields of life.  We provide high quality teaching and a safe and caring school environment.

SCHOOL CURRICULUM

The year 7 - 10 curriculum is based on the new Victorian Essential Learning Standards.  There is a core program in years 7 and 8 and an elective program in years 9 and 10.  The years 7 and 8 curriculum provides student with a solid foundation for future learning by building sequential knowledge and skill development in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Education and Languages Other than English (German or Indonesian). The school has a vibrant Arts, Technology and Design program where students enjoy a range of creative learning experiences.  The Health and Physical Education program places a strong emphasis on active participation and healthy life styles.

Year 9 students are required to undertake core studies in subject disciplines.  They also have opportunities to select from a broad range of Arts, Technology  and Language subjects.  Students are encouraged to progressively take more responsibility for their own learning.  There is a strong emphasis on building interdisciplinary skills in communication, inquiry based learning, problem solving and using Information and Communication Technology. There is future focused curriculum at year 10 and students have the opportunity to select units that reflect further study options.  This new curriculum effectively assists student in the development of a global perspective and active citizenship. In year 11 and 12 students have access to a broad range of VCE and Vocational Education subjects and may choose pathways from the VCE and VCAL programs.

PROJECT GRANTS

North Geelong Secondary College is participating in the Australian School Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics Project.  The College has received a major state Government grant to promote student citizenship and democratic engagement.

SCHOOL FACILITIES

The college is proud of recent improvements in school facilities:

  • Spacious school grounds with parkland areas, shaded courtyards and student  gardens
  • Five  dedicated computer pods located adjacent to classrooms and an excellent computer centre
  • Leading edge multimedia facilities in classrooms
  • Modern Food Technology and Science classrooms
  • Large Library and Information Centre
  • Gymnasium
  • Drama Centre

The college completed a $3.26 million school facilities building and refurbishment in 2007.

SCHOOL PRIORITIES

  • Improving Literacy and Numeracy
  • Student Motivation and Attendance 

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

The school promotes student activities in:

  • Australian subject competitions in English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Languages
  • Student exchange trips to Germany and hosting exchange visits by student from Germany and Japan
  • Soroptimists Girls’ Leadership program
  • Red Cross Student Leadership program for students who are from multicultural backgrounds.
  • Lion’s Youth of the Year program
  • Geelong Mock Court
  • Chess Championships
  • Young Achievers Business Skill Program
  • Science and Maths Challenge programs at Deakin University
  • Australian Student Leadership Conference

SPORT

The school participates in all competitions sponsored by the Geelong Secondary School Sports Association including swimming, athletics, cross country, soccer, football, netball, volleyball, cricket, basketball, baseball, golf, softball and tennis.  Staff are enthusiastic and make a strong commitment to sports coaching.   Students have experienced individual and team success a the Geelong, Western Zone and State levels.

CAMPS

Year 7 students participate in a transition camp at Anglesea.  Students in other year levels have opportunities to participate in camps that are linked to team building, social skills development and general education activities. Students in senior Outdoor Education courses have opportunities to participate in camps and an extensive range of outdoor programs.