	{"id":130340,"date":"2026-05-01T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=130340"},"modified":"2026-04-29T16:10:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T06:10:26","slug":"how-north-geelong-secondary-college-sets-students-up-to-succeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/education-week\/how-north-geelong-secondary-college-sets-students-up-to-succeed\/","title":{"rendered":"How North Geelong Secondary College sets students up to succeed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NORTH Geelong Secondary College is a creative, caring and diverse college, where young people grow into autonomous learners by engaging with imaginative and intellectually rigorous programs.<\/p>\n<p>The school community is friendly, supportive and underpinned by the values of respect, excellence, achievement and diversity.<\/p>\n<p>The school places high expectations on student behaviour and academic endeavour, as evidenced by outstanding results and outcomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What facilities are available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>North Geelong Secondary College students are privileged to enjoy:<\/p>\n<p>Learning areas equipped with the latest ICT facilities<\/p>\n<p>An extensive, well-resourced library<\/p>\n<p>Plentiful, state-of-the-art sporting facilities<\/p>\n<p>A creative art and technology complex that caters for food technology, studio art, ceramics, music, woodwork and performing arts<\/p>\n<p><strong>What type of extracurricular activities does the college offer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students are encouraged to engage in a myriad of extracurricular activities, including the human-powered vehicle program, debating, student representative council and lunchtime clubs, such as chess club, cultural appreciation club, Dungeons and Dragons, and Japanese club, as well as the college&#8217;s many sporting teams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>My grade 6 student is anxious about starting high school. How does the college make it easy for students?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The transition from primary to secondary school is seamless for year 7 students.<\/p>\n<p>In grade 6, all students are invited to the college early in the year for a &#8216;taste&#8217; 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.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_186014\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-186014\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-186014\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Copyof0a0a6308a_5364_68491.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-186014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A wide range of extracurricular activities encourages students to explore their interests and get involved in school life.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What excellence and support programs are available at the college?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>North Geelong Secondary College is proud to offer a number of excellence programs, including:<\/p>\n<p>The scholarship program, which promotes and recognises outstanding commitment by students who have displayed a strong involvement in their school community. Scholarships are available in academic excellence, student leadership, community, sporting excellence and the arts.<\/p>\n<p>The Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program, which provides a focused educational environment for academically-oriented students. SEAL classes incorporate a fast-paced curriculum, with less repetition than mainstream classes.<\/p>\n<p>The Strive Program, which fosters research skills, academic writing and is grounded in inquiry-based learning. It prepares students for the rigours of senior secondary, tertiary education and learning beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<p>The Strive to Achieve Results (STAR) program, an innovative literacy and numeracy program unique to the college. The program identifies students who have the potential to become future &#8216;stars&#8217; and achieve outstanding results in years 7 to 9.<\/p>\n<p>The Achieving Core Education (ACE) program, which aims to improve the numeracy and literacy development of students who are performing below the expected level<\/p>\n<p>The Excellence in Sport program, which develops students&#8217; sport-specific skills, knowledge and practical application in their chosen sports of Australian Rules, soccer or volleyball.<\/p>\n<p>Applications for scholarships and SEAL close on Friday 19 June.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more and lodge an application, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/ngsc.vic.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ngsc.vic.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Parents and guardians are invited to discover a dynamic, high-quality government school for their child. 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