From the Executive Principal
Over the past two weeks, I had the privilege of stepping back into the classroom, teaching senior secondary students, as I provided cover for a teacher on Long Service Leave. As you may know, I visit classrooms across our College community every week, yet taking this opportunity to spend longer periods of time with a few classes of students was a real joy. It reminded me just how powerful and important the work of teaching truly is. While my recent time has been spent with our older students, the experience reaffirmed something that is true across every year level in our K–12 context: at the heart of all we do is a shared purpose - supporting young people to grow, learn, and thrive.
Over my time in education, I have had the privilege of teaching students across the full P–12 age range, and into their university years. (The only age I haven’t taught yet is Kindergarten, and I have such admiration for our amazing Kindergarten educators). There is a special kind of joy that lives in classrooms at every stage of learning. In senior years, it appears in thoughtful discussions, growing independence, and moments of deep insight. In earlier years, it is seen in curiosity, wonder, and the excitement of discovering something new for the first time. These moments may look different across the College, but they are equally meaningful as they happen every day.
Teaching is about far more than lessons and learning outcomes; it is about relationships. Teachers take the time to know each child - their strengths, interests, and challenges - and to create environments where students feel safe to ask questions, take risks, and learn from mistakes. This sense of belonging and trust is essential for both wellbeing and academic success, from our youngest learners through to our graduating students.
What stood out to me most during my time in the classroom was the trust students place in their teachers. Each day, your children arrive ready to learn, supported by educators who care deeply about them, not just as students, but as individuals. Across our school, teachers work hard to ensure every child feels seen, valued, and encouraged at their stage of learning.
As parents and families, you entrust us with an incredibly important role, and we take that responsibility seriously. We want to make sure that every young person is known, challenged, and inspired. Our aim is not only to teach knowledge and skills, but to help shape confident, resilient, and compassionate young people who are prepared for life beyond school. Stepping back into the classroom reminded me that the joy of teaching is ultimately about the joy of seeing young people grow. What a privilege!
Dr Mathilda Joubert, Executive Principal
From the Deputy Head of Campus
‘Flourish’ – Wellbeing at Senior Campus in Term 2
During our Week 2 Year level assemblies, students in Years 10, 11 & 12 were part of a presentation on the focus for our Flourish program in Term 2. Presenters included Mr Paul Breguet (DHOC- Wellbeing), Ms Kim Doherty (Director of Wellbeing) and Mrs Tanya Whitmore (Student Wellbeing Officer).
Year 10
Year 10 Students looked at Cyber Safety and Cyberbullying. The presentation explained that through the student perception survey and student feedback, further education and exploration of appropriate online behaviour is designed to help support students in making good choices when engaging with their peers online and this will be the focus of the Year 10 Flourish sessions in Term 2. Part of the program involves a Cyberbullying seminar with Victoria Police later this term that will support education for Year 10s, along with further Flourish sessions that examine how students can be safe online whilst leaving a positive digital footprint in all of their online interactions.
Year 11 & 12
Senior students explored the concept of stress, including the understanding that stress is commonly perceived by the individual as challenging or exceeding their ability or resources to cope.
The sessions emphasised that no single coping strategy works all the time, and that it is important for students to develop a range of approaches to manage different situations. These coping strategies will form part of the Term 2 Flourish program, which will look at topics including self-talk, ways to relax and coping flexibility. Students will have the opportunity to develop practical strategies for preparing for upcoming SACs, as well as managing the uncertainty that comes with waiting for results.
A key component of the presentations and the upcoming program addressed automatic negative thoughts, such as “I’m going to fail anyway” or “What’s the point…,” highlighting that these thoughts are not a sign of poor coping skills but rather a common challenge that can be recognised and reframed.
This ongoing wellbeing focus for all year levels aims to equip students with greater self‑awareness and a toolkit of strategies to support their learning, resilience, and overall mental health throughout the term.
Further information regarding the Flourish program is available through our House Mentors as well as the Senior Wellbeing Team.
Trish Saffin, Deputy Head of Campus
What’s Happening at Senior School?
Term 2 Week 3
Monday 4 May: Year 10 Running a Small business Market Day
Tuesday 5 May: Year 10 Cyber Bullying/Online Behaviour Session
Tuesday 5 May: Year 12 Drama Ensemble Performance – RW Gibson Centre
Wednesday 6 May: Year 10 Our World Finke departs
Wednesday 6 May: Year 11 Presentation Ball Rehearsal
Thursday 7 May: GISSA Major Aths Championships
Friday 8 May: Year 12 Geography Excursion to Melbourne
Term 2 Week 4
Monday 11 May: Vic State Swimming Championships
Tuesday 12 May: GISSA AFL Championships Inter
Tuesday 12 May: Foundation Luncheon
Tuesday 12 May: Cross Campus String Orchestra Performance
Wednesday 13 May: GISSA AFL Match Senior Male
Wednesday 13 May: Yer 12 PE Biolab Excursion
Wednesday 13 May: Year 11 Presentation Ball Rehearsal and Suit Fittings
Thursday 14 May: Year 10 History’s Greatest Hits Excursion
Thursday 14 May: Year 10 & 11 AME Melbourne Art Galleries Excursion
Thursday 14 May: All Campus Bands Night
Friday 15 May: Year 12 Drama Theatre Visit
Term 2 Week 5
Tuesday 19 May: GISSA AFL Championships – Inter
Tuesday 19 May: Geelong North Division Major Event – Cross Country
Tuesday 19 May: Year 12 English SAC afterschool – 3.45pm
Wednesday 20 May: GISSA AFL Match Senior Male
Wednesday 20 May: Timor Leste Independence Day
Wednesday 20 May: Year 11 Presentation Ball Rehearsal
Thursday 21 May: Senior School House Music Competition
Friday 22 May: Year 10 Drama Excursion
Term 2 Week 6
Tuesday 26 May: GISSA AFL Championships Senior Female
Wednesday 27 May: Year 10 OES Arapiles Climbing Program depart
Wednesday 27 May: Canberra Trip for Senior Students depart
Wednesday 27 May: GISSA Major Title Cross Country
Wednesday 27 May to 3 June: National Reconciliation Week
Wednesday 27 May: Year 11 Presentation Ball Rehearsal
Thursday 28 May: GISSA AFL Championships Senior Male
Thursday 28 May: Senior School Careers Exp – 3.30pm
Term 2 Week 7
Monday 1 to 5 June: Production Week
Wednesday 3 & Thursday 4 June: Godspell Dress Rehearsals
Wednesday 3 June: Year 11 Presentation Ball Rehearsal
Thursday 4 to Saturday 6 June: Senior Musical
Term 2 Week 8
Monday 8 June: Public Holiday – King’s Birthday
Wednesday 10 to Monday 15 June: Unit 1 Examinations
Wednesday 10 June: Year 11 Presentation Ball Rehearsal
Friday 12 to Monday 15 June: Year 10 Examinations
Term 2 Week 9
Tuesday 16 June: GAT Examination for Unit 3 students (No school for any other student)
Wednesday 17 June: VCE and VCE VM Pathways Information Session for Year 9 and 10 families
Wednesday 17 June: Year 11 Presentation Ball Rehearsal
Friday 19 June: School finishes at 3.30pm
Friday 19 June: Year 11 Presentation Ball
Saturday 20 June: Year 11 Presentation Ball
Term 2 Week 10
Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 June: CCG Staff Retreat
Friday 26 May: Office closes for holidays
Term 3 Week 1
Monday 13 July: Senior School Commencement Service at Middle School SAC
Tuesday 14 July: Year 12 Schoolies Presentation
Thursday 16 July: Senior School ID and Group Photos
Senior House Cross Country
The Senior School House Cross Country for Years 10–12 will be held on campus on Tuesday 5 May. This event forms an important part of our House program and promotes student wellbeing through physical activity. Parents are warmly invited to attend—please see the attached letter for full details, Including the timing of the day and course map.
Cross Country 2026 Letter To Parents
Andrew Tucker
Christian College Geelong Careers
2026 Careers Expo
A Careers Expo provides students and families with a valuable opportunity to explore future pathways in one place. By connecting directly with universities, training providers, employers, and industry professionals, students can ask questions, gain insights into courses and careers, and make more informed decisions about their next steps. It also helps broaden awareness of the many options available after school, building confidence and motivation for the future. After the huge success from last year, we have organised for the providers to return for 2026.
When: Thursday May 28
Time: 3.30-5.30pm (Year 10 students also attend during class time during lesson 6 from 2.40-3.30pm)
Where: Senior School Library
Providers:
- Universities: Deakin University, Melbourne University, Monash University, Australian Catholic University, La Trobe University,
- Dual sector universities: RMIT University, Victoria University, Federation University,
- TAFEs: The Gordon Institute of TAFE
- Apprenticeship and Traineeship pathways: G Force
- Pathways: Access Your Supports (AYS)
- Christian College: Eastern College
- Private Institutions: Deakin College, Oxygen Music, Australian College of the Arts (COLLARTS)
- Others: Australian Defence Force, Victorian Police Academy, Fire Rescue Victoria, VTAC
Careers Newsletter Edition 5
Please find attached the 5th Edition of the Careers Newsletter. There is once again a huge range of opportunities listed. Check out the Table of Contents first, click on what you are interested in, then this will automatically take you to the page for further details. 2026 Term 2 Edition 5.docx
Erin, Tracy and Mary
Careers Team
Australian National University Visit at CCG
Would you like to come and hear about the early entry courses on offer at ANU? Come and hear all about them on Monday, 4 May at recess in the Jacob Marsden room. See details in the flyer attached.
Parents can join attend the drop-in sessions on Monday evening from 4-7pm at The Novotel. See the flyer attached for more details.
Erin, Tracy and Mary
Careers Team
An Invitation to Space: The Final Frontier
Parents, students and friends are warmly invited to attend the Year 12 VCE Drama Ensemble performance: SPACE: THE FINAL FRONTIER
This original production explores a compelling question: Why do humans want to leave Earth — to save humanity, or to escape responsibility for our planet?
As part of their VCE Drama Ensemble task, students have collaboratively researched, devised, scripted, rehearsed and performed this unique work.
In developing the performance, they have applied key drama elements including transformation of time, place and character; expressive and performance skills; and the use of symbol and theatrical styles such as Epic Theatre. These approaches allow students to move beyond realistic representation and create dynamic, thought-provoking theatre.
The performance investigates powerful contemporary ideas, including:
- Whether space technologies can help address challenges on Earth, or divert resources from urgent human needs
- How viewing Earth from space influences our responsibility toward the planet—and why action does not always follow awareness
- Whether humanity’s future lies in protecting Earth, escaping it, or rebuilding elsewhere—and who gets to decide
It promises to be an inspiring evening of theatre-making, creativity and big ideas. We hope you can join us for this special event.
Kelly Clifford
Academic Excellence and Music Excellence Scholarships – Applications Open!
Applications are now open for Academic Excellence Scholarships – for entry to Years 5 to 11 in 2028.
Any interested parents, guardians and families with children in Years 3 to 9 in 2026 are welcome to apply, including families who have children currently enrolled at Christian College.
Applications for Academic Excellence scholarships close on August 6.
Also open to both Christian College families, and families with children attending other schools, are our Music Excellence Scholarships. These are open for students entering Years 5 to 12 in 2027 or 2028.
Applications for all Christian College scholarships can be made via our website. Click here to visit our Scholarships page, where you’ll find more information about all the scholarships we offer. From there you can click on the individual scholarship tiles for more specific details, and to apply.
Discover Prep at Three Campuses!
Discover Prep sessions invite parents, guardians and children to step directly into a Prep classroom and take part in the learning, discovering the wonder our students experience every day. These sessions are being held on May 19, 20 and 21 at Junior School-Belmont, Bellarine and Surf Coast Campuses respectively.
Christian College’s Prep program is unparalleled. Strong foundations in literacy and numeracy are complemented by rich explorations across Interdisciplinary Studies and Christian Education. Our classrooms are fun, inclusive and caring places where children feel safe, known and celebrated. Learning is enriched by weekly timetabled sessions with specialist teachers – in Music, Japanese, Art, Health and PE, Digitech and Library.
Afterwards, we welcome everyone to stay for light refreshments, meet our staff, chat and ask questions.
We are asking attendees to register to assist with our planning. Please visit our website and use the homepage hotlink. If you know someone who might be considering Prep options for 2027, 2028 or beyond – we’re sure they will benefit from attending a Discover Prep session, so please pass the word around!
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Godspell the Musical – Senior School Production on Stage June 5 & 6
R.W. Gibson Centre – Christian College Senior Campus
Tickets now on sale! 3 shows
Friday June 5 – 7:00pm
Saturday June 6 – 2:00pm & 5:30pm
Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/DKBJO
Featuring a student cast of Yrs 10,11,12 and a band of students and staff who have been rehearsing since the start of the school year.
Prepare ye for the timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love in a masterful retelling of the original sensation with dazzling contemporary arrangements and references. Godspell, 2012 Revised Version, featuring songs by Stephen Schwartz, (known for the Broadway hits WICKED and PIPPIN), uses song, dance and storytelling to retell the passion story and parables of the gospels. Filled with high spirited musical styles ranging from pop to vaudeville, this theatrical celebration is a reminder that kindness, tolerance, and love should live on vibrantly.
Our audience will be treated to a unique presentation of this well-known production, one that will showcase the exceptional skills of our students and the creative expertise of our production staff team. This dynamic show is also supported by a crew of staff, students and parents who will ensure that the onstage presentation is a memorable experience.
Our College is proud to present Godspell! Please assist us to promote our show to your families, friends and the broader community. Please find a poster attached which can be emailed as a digital attachment or printed for display as far and wide as you like!!
Tickets are now on sale for this boutique theatre experience on Trybooking, we look forward to welcoming our audiences!
Trybooking https://www.trybooking.com/DKBJO
Fiona Gardner
Taylah Broad
Future Student Enrolments
Please note, across our campuses we have now commenced sending enrolment offers for 2027. We ask that all families with future siblings wishing to attend Christian College, please confirm their child is enrolled or use this link Christian College Geelong | Christian College Geelong to commence the process.
To confirm your child’s Enrolment, please phone or email the relevant campus(es).