{"id":134631,"date":"2024-05-10T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=134631"},"modified":"2024-05-09T19:16:33","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T09:16:33","slug":"tailoring-student-education-to-future-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/education-week\/tailoring-student-education-to-future-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Tailoring student education to future success."},"content":{"rendered":"

North Geelong Secondary College is a creative, caring, and diverse college catering to Year 7-12 students, where young people grow into autonomous learners by engaging with imaginative and intellectually rigorous programs.<\/p>\n

The community is a friendly and supportive environment, underpinned by the values of Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity.<\/p>\n

“We tailor programs to suit students’ individual needs and help students to develop their confidence, to follow their interests and reach their potential,” college principal Nick Adamou said.<\/p>\n

The school places high expectations on student behaviour and academic endeavour, as evidenced by our outstanding VCE results and VM outcomes.<\/p>\n

The college offers specialist programs in areas such as The Arts, Information and Communication Technologies, and Sports.<\/p>\n

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Students are encouraged to take on extracurricular activities and specialist programs, such as The Arts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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These areas incorporate innovative curriculum design and enhance the learning experience.<\/p>\n

Students are privileged to enjoy:<\/p>\n

Learning areas equipped with the latest ICT facilities<\/p>\n

An extensive, well-resourced, library<\/p>\n

Plentiful, state of the art sporting facilities, and<\/p>\n

A creative art and technology complex which caters for food technology, studio art, ceramics, woodwork and performing arts.<\/p>\n

North Geelong Secondary College is proud to offer the following specialist programs: Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL). Scholarships, Excellence in Sport (Football, Volleyball & Soccer), Strive to Achieve Results (STAR), and Achieving Core Education (ACE).<\/p>\n

The SEAL Program provides a focussed educational environment for academically oriented students. SEAL classes incorporate a fast-paced curriculum, with less repetition than mainstream classes. Advancement Via International Determination (AVID) underpins the SEAL program and prepares students with the skills to succeed in senior and post-secondary education.<\/p>\n

The Scholarship program promotes and recognises outstanding commitment by school students who have displayed a strong involvement in their school community.<\/p>\n

Scholarships are available in the following areas for Grade 6 to Year 7\/8 and Year 8 to Year 9\/10: Academic Excellence, Student Leadership, Community, Sporting Excellence and The Arts.<\/p>\n

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North Geelong Secondary College tailors programs to suit students\u2019 individual needs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Scholarships are also available for Year 10 students to encourage and support their senior studies in the areas of Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities.<\/p>\n

The EIS Program develops students’ sport specific skills, knowledge, and practical application in their chosen sports of Australian rules, soccer, or volleyball.<\/p>\n

STAR is an innovative literacy and numeracy program unique to the college. This program identifies students who have the potential to become future “stars” and achieve outstanding results in Years 7 to 9.<\/p>\n

The ACE program aims to improve the numeracy and literacy development of students who are performing below the expected level.<\/p>\n

Students are also encouraged to engage in a myriad of extracurricular activities, including Human Powered Vehicle, Debating, Student Representative Council, lunchtime clubs and more.<\/p>\n

Parents and guardians are welcome to visit and see the school in operation. You will not be disappointed when you discover a dynamic, high-quality government school for your child.<\/p>\n

To find out more and to book a personalised tour of North Geelong Secondary College, phone 5240 5800, or email north.geelong.sc@education.vic.gov.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

North Geelong Secondary College is a creative, caring, and diverse college catering to Year 7-12 students, where young people grow into autonomous learners by engaging with imaginative and intellectually rigorous programs. The community is a friendly and supportive environment, underpinned by the values of Respect, Excellence, Achievement and Diversity. “We tailor programs to suit students’ […]<\/p>\n

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