From the Vice Principal
It’s been another busy week for students and staff across all campuses. It’s National Reconciliation Week and around our campuses there has been a range of activities. One of our Reconciliation Action Plan Working Party members, Kerrie Sirotich has provided an overview of the ways in which we have marked this important time in this week’s Vine, and various campuses have also included their own reports about different activities on campus and in classrooms.
Last Friday and Saturday, more than 750 people saw our Middle Years production of Treasure Island, and the positive feedback about all performances has come in droves from many people who were privileged to attend a show. Congratulations to all students involved for their hard work and dedication, and thank you to staff, including Mandy Calderwood, Kelly Clifford, Taylah Broad and Steve Horman who have put in countless hours, busily preparing for this event since late last year. Thank you too to all students from other campuses who assisted, ex-students who helped in various ways and to parents who have been so supportive of their young people being involved in this production.
Other highlights in various campus Vine editions this week include reports on Year 2 students (Junior School and Surf Coast Campus) who enjoyed a wonderful excursion to Geelong and beyond, which included stops at Avalon Airport, the Spirit of Tasmania dock at North Shore and other spots in the CBD.
We’ve also had students on camp over the last week – Year 5s at Mill Valley Ranch and Year 6s at Angahook – lots of fun, adventure, making and strengthening friendships – camps are a great way for staff and students to enjoy time and get to know one another in settings outside the school.
Bellarine students turned out in force last Sunday to assist with the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal – and we are grateful for the exemplary way in which they represented the College as they visited local homes seeking donations.
At Senior School, we’ve seen some fantastic VCE Drama Ensemble performances, a Year 10 History excursion to Melbourne and Mindful Mondays in May continue in the library – read this week’s report on ‘The Power of the Puzzle’ in this week’s Senior School Vine.
A couple of events ahead of us in the next two weeks – we have an All-Choirs evening at the Middle School SAC next Wednesday, and Senior School’s annual House Music event takes the stage next Thursday afternoon.
Finally, and still at Senior School, we have a Career Expo on June 12, in the library from 3:30 to 6pm. There are some major institutions and organisations exhibiting and there will be people on hand to answer your questions – see the Senior School Vine for details.
Rick Geall, Vice Principal
National Reconciliation Week at Christian College
One of the key commitments in our College’s nationally endorsed Reconciliation Action Plan is to support important moments in Australia’s calendar through meaningful learning—and National Reconciliation Week is one such moment.
National Reconciliation Week runs from Tuesday 27 May to Tuesday 3 June. It begins the day after National Sorry Day and marks the anniversary of the 1967 referendum, in which Australians voted overwhelmingly to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the census. It concludes on the anniversary of the 1992 Mabo decision, when the High Court of Australia overturned the doctrine of terra nullius, recognising the traditional ownership of land by First Nations peoples and affirming their connection to Country.
At its heart, Reconciliation is a journey of truth-telling, acknowledgment, and understanding. It invites us to learn about the wrongs of the past—particularly the impact of colonisation on First Nations peoples—and to recognise how these histories continue to shape the present.
Through education and reflection, we deepen our understanding and strengthen our commitment to ensuring that First Nations cultures, histories, and voices are recognised, respected, and celebrated. Together, we walk the path towards a more just and united Australia.
In 2025, our RAP team—which includes students, staff, parents, and a College Board member—has developed a thoughtful and engaging program of learning activities to take another step forward on this journey. Across the College, students have explored this year’s theme, “Bridging Now to Next,” which highlights the connection between past, present, and future, and invites us all to envision a more just and equal Australia. In home groups, students have participated in yarning circles—traditional spaces of storytelling and sharing—and planted Murnong (yam daisy) seeds. The Murnong, a plant of deep significance to the local Wadawurrung people, was once abundant across the land before its near-eradication due to the introduction of grazing animals like sheep, cows and rabbits. Through a creative craft activity, students also made paper Murnong flowers to wear for Wear It Yellow Day, a fundraising initiative by Children’s Ground, an organisation working to support reconciliation on Country. While we await this year’s fundraising total, it is heartening to reflect that in 2024, thanks to community contributions—including from CCG—Children’s Ground supported 279 children to access early learning in both First Language and English, provided health support for 1,173 children, and enabled the employment of 169 First Nations people. To support their learning, students also viewed a story by Victor and Sandra Steffenson, Looking After Country with Fire: Aboriginal Burning with Uncle Kuu. This resource explores the practice of cultural burning, an ancient environmental management technique that helped First Nations peoples care for Country and maintain thriving ecosystems for generations. Our bell music this week has featured Wadawurrung language and song, and students have been learning and performing “Wadawurrung Thank You to Country” in the local language—highlighting how language connects us to place, culture, and identity. To conclude Reconciliation Week next Tuesday, on Mabo Day, students will reflect on the powerful message of Goanna’s iconic song “Solid Rock”, unpacking its themes of resilience and the fight for Indigenous land rights through music and lyric analysis. In the words of Gurindji Elder Joseph Lingiari, ‘Let’s all 'live happily together as mates' and 'not fight over anything'. Thank you for walking with us.
Kerrie Sirotich – on behalf of the CCG RAP Working Party
The Importance of Cultural Safety
National Reconciliation Week provides a valuable opportunity for our College community to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and experiences. It also invites us to reflect on the importance of acknowledging and appreciating the strengths of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and to recognise the vital connection between culture and cultural identity to the wellbeing and safety of First Nation’s children. Promoting the cultural safety of First Nation’s children and young people has been a core component of the Child Safe Standards since they were introduced in 2022. The Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) has defined cultural safety as:
“Cultural safety for Aboriginal children has been defined as ‘the child being provided with a safe, nurturing and positive environment where they are comfortable with being themselves, expressing their culture… their spiritual and belief systems, and they are supported by the carer… (who) respects their Aboriginality and therefore encourages their sense of self and identity”. www.ccyp.vic.gov.au
Child Safe Standard 1 requires organisations to establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of First Nation’s children are respected and valued. To support this, our College needs to understand the importance of factors such as culture, Country, community and family ties to First Nation’s children and young people, and how they connect with one another to create and support each First Nation’s child and young person’s individual identity. The CCYP affirms that strong cultural identity acts as a protective factor for young people helping strengthen belonging and connection and in doing so, increasing the likelihood of children speaking up when they feel unsafe. Achieving cultural safety at our College involves understanding how our school environment is viewed and experienced by First Nation’s people and particularly by First Nation’s children. It is important that we also reflect on and consider attitudes and practices that are a barrier to providing a culturally safe environment and to ensure that our policies and practices address racism in all its forms. Meaningful change in any organisation comes from a place of learning and continuous improvement and this is particularly important for student wellbeing and in fulfilling our significant responsibilities under the Child-Safe standards. Through the work of our Reconciliation Action Plan, our Wellbeing Framework, and our adherence to the Child Safe Standards, we are actively working to ensure that every First Nations young person in our community feels seen, respected, and supported.
Kim Doherty, Director of Wellbeing
What’s Happening at Surf Coast?
This an up to date list of planned activities at Surf Coast Campus that you can use for planning purposes. Please be aware that these dates are set early in the term and occasionally items may need to be cancelled or dates/times altered. This itinerary is altered each week to reflect any changes – please check this list of events EVERY WEEK carefully when you read the weekly VINE newsletter.
TERM 2 2025
WEEK 7
Wednesday 4 June
GISSA Year 7
College Choirs – Performance Evening – Choir Students only
Thursday 5 June
Round 5 of Year 5 and 6 Winter Carnival
Friday 6 June A
Assembly Prep to Year 4
WEEK 8 Monday 9 June Kings birthday – public holiday – no students required at school Wednesday 11 June GISSA Year 7 Botanical Gardens Excursion Friday 13 June Junior Schools Strings morning Assembly Year 5 to Year 7
WEEK 9 Wednesday 18 June Year 3 Ancient Rome Day GISSA Year 7 1pm – 3.30pm Thursday 19 June GISSA girls AFL Fairy Park Excursion – Preps – more information to come Year 2J Strongs Concert – Surf Coast Stadium 11.30am – All welcome Friday 20 June Assembly Prep to Year 4 WEEK 10 Monday 23 June Discovery Learning Periods 3 & 4 – Prep Tuesday 24 June Strings Orchestra Performance Evening – Strings Group Wednesday 25 June GISSA Year 7 Carnival – more information to come Thursday 26 June Year 7 English – Poetry in Action – Highton Campus Friday 27 June Whole Campus Assembly – All students Last day of term 2 – Students dismissed at 3.30pm
Reconciliation Week 2025
This week, our Surf Coast Campus came together to mark Reconciliation Week—an important time for our community to reflect, learn and walk together towards a more just, equitable and reconciled Australia.
Throughout the week, students across all year levels participated in a range of meaningful activities designed to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions.
One of the highlights was the opportunity to engage in Yarning Circles, where students sat together in a respectful space to share thoughts and stories. These circles encouraged active listening and helped build empathy, respect, and a deeper cultural awareness. It was powerful to see even our youngest students embracing the practice with open hearts.
Students also got their hands dirty with Myrnong planting. The Myrnong (or Yam Daisy) is a native plant that was once a staple food for many Indigenous groups in Victoria. By planting and learning about this special plant, students made connections to traditional Aboriginal land practices and sustainability. Our younger students also crafted beautiful Myrnong daisy flowers, creatively exploring the plant’s significance through art.
On Splash of Yellow Day, students and staff were invited to wear a touch of yellow to show support for reconciliation and to stand in solidarity with First Nations communities. The campus was awash with colour, warmth and unity—a vibrant display of our commitment to walking together.
Throughout the week, students reflected on the 2025 Reconciliation Week theme: “Bridging Now To Next.” Through stories, discussions, and hands-on learning, they developed a stronger appreciation for the importance of truth-telling, respect and the ongoing journey of reconciliation.
We’re incredibly proud of our students’ willingness to engage, ask questions, and take meaningful steps in their understanding of Indigenous culture and history. Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians—and here at Surf Coast, we are honoured to play our part in that journey.
Debbie Riddle, Head of Campus
A Journey of Discovery and Reflection
During Reconciliation Week, our Prep students embarked on a meaningful journey of discovery and learning. We began by giving thanks to the Wudawarrung people, who have cared for this land for countless generations. This acknowledgment set the tone for a week filled with activities that fostered appreciation and understanding of our shared history and culture.
Our first activity took us to Doorangwar (Spring Creek), where we reflected on how fortunate we are to spend time in such a beautiful natural setting and considered its significance to the Wudawarrung people.
Throughout the week, we engaged in various activities that deepened our connection to the land and its stories, including planting special Murnong seeds and reading many texts. We held a yarning circle, where students discussed the themes in the book Listen. This circle provided a safe space for sharing thoughts and feelings, promoting empathy and understanding among the students.
We celebrated Splash of Yellow day by creating Murnong flowers to wear. This activity not only highlighted the importance of native flora but also symbolised our commitment to reconciliation.
The theme for this year’s Reconciliation Week, ‘Bridge from now to next’, resonated deeply with our students. They learned about the importance of building connections and fostering a future where everyone feels valued and respected.
Reconciliation Week was a powerful experience for our Prep students, filled with moments of reflection, learning, and growth. We are proud of their enthusiasm and commitment to understanding and honouring the rich First Nations heritage of our community.
Nereda Welsh
Melissa Smith
Year 1 – Learning Adventures!
This week in Year 1, our learning adventures took us to the chilly lands of Antarctica! Our main focus was on penguins — we explored where they live, how they stay warm, and what makes them such amazing animals. We have been like sponges and soaked up all the fun facts about them. They were especially excited to create their own Antarctica dioramas, showcasing icy landscapes and playful penguins. This was Freida’s highlight of the week.
We also recapped our learning about koalas. Students remembered many fascinating facts and built creative koala habitats using a variety of materials. Harrison loved designing his own habitat, making sure it had plenty of eucalyptus leaves!
Art was another highlight of the week, with students designing colourful “beanie boo” animals, inspired by their favourite creatures.
In library time, students had the opportunity to explore new books and dive into stories about animals and nature. Lulu was especially excited to borrow new books this week.
It’s been wonderful to see the students so engaged, curious, and imaginative. They continue to develop their knowledge of animals and their environments while building creative and literacy skills along the way.
Sarah Minge
Olivia Vandenberg
Year 2’s Excursion Around Geelong
On Wednesday, we took our Year 2 students on a tour around Geelong to show them how they are connected to different parts of Geelong, Victoria, Australia, and the world.
Our first stop was the Spirit of Tasmania docking port. We hopped off the bus and took a photo near the new terminal. There were lots of discussions about who had travelled on the ship before, whether they had slept over on it, and what amenities were on board.
Next, we travelled a short distance to Avalon Airport, where students were greeted by Avalon staff who had even made boarding passes on lanyards for them. The helpful staff took us through the international terminal with check-in and customs, and then through the domestic terminal. Students learned how to check their luggage and go through security. They also discovered which destinations they could reach from Avalon Airport, both internationally and domestically.
After some snacks, photos and being given a showbag, we hopped back on the bus to visit Geelong Railway Station. As one of the oldest train stations in Victoria, it was fascinating to see all the different stops the trains would take in both directions. We were even lucky enough to be on the bridge when a train stopped right underneath us!
We then boarded the bus again to Eastern Beach, where the weather held out beautifully for us to enjoy a picnic lunch and play outside.
On our journey back to school, we made one last stop at the local Armstrong Creek Post Office. Parents will need to wait patiently for this surprise from their children!
It was such a wonderful day, showing the students how they could connect with the amazing world around them.
Sarah Dean
Jess Spicer
Year 3 – Interesting Explorations!
We continue to have a wonderful time in Year 3, and we’ve been exploring some interesting topics in all our subjects.
This week we recognised National Reconciliation Week. The 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present, and future. Bridging Now to Next calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.
Each day, students have engaged with an activity that encourages learning about Indigenous culture and how we can practice empathy and compassion towards those around us.
Students have planted seeds of the native Murnong flower, a yellow flower that was once an important food source for many Indigenous people. They will eventually be planted on campus so everyone can enjoy this wonderful plant and be reminded of its significance.
We have included photos from our Reconciliation activities as well as our recent kinder visit to Butterfield House. Enjoy!
Amy Shirley
Sophie McDonagh
Who Sank the Boat?
The Year 4 students have continued their exciting hands-on learning adventure into the world of forces this week, exploring the big question: “Why do some things float?”
Through explicit teaching, watching selected short clips, and engaging in class discussions, they developed a better understanding of the opposing forces of gravity and upthrust. They then applied this knowledge to a boat building challenge.
Tasked with designing and constructing a boat that could hold as many unifix cubes as possible, students were given just a small amount of foil to work with. The challenge was on!
It was wonderful to see the varied designs, ranging from long canoe style boats to flat bottom rafts. The students were all surprised to realise that their boats could hold far more cubes than they had initially predicted.
Eventually, though, gravity won out, overpowering the upthrust of the water, and all the boats sank!
Kate Rice
Year 6 Camp – a Wild Adventure to Remember!
From Monday to Wednesday this week, our Year 6 students ventured to the stunning Angahook Camp, nestled in the heart of Aireys Inlet. Despite facing some wild and windy weather, our students tackled each challenge with enthusiasm and resilience.
Throughout the three days, students participated in a range of exciting activities including the giant swing, rock climbing, ziplining, low ropes, hut building, and damper making. It was inspiring to see such strong camaraderie as students encouraged one another, demonstrated respect, and lived out our school values in every moment.
A highlight among many was the food – with the general consensus being that this was some of the best camp food ever!
We are incredibly proud of how our Year 6 students represented themselves and our school.
Below are some recounts from a couple of students.
This week the year 6s went to camp Angahook in Aireys inlet, it was an amazing experience and the food was fantastic. My favourite activity was the giant swing; they harness you in and the rest of the class pulls you up with a rope. They hold you up at the top, which is about 20 meters high, the students count down from three and they drop you down. Since you’re harnessed in you fall about 15 meters before the harness catches you and you start swinging around, but eventually when you slow down the camp staff catch you and unclip you. It was really fun, and everyone had a great time. Sasha D
This week the grade 6s have been on camp at Angahook. It is a camp in Aireys Inlet in the middle of the bush and has amazing activities. My favourite activity was hut building. You had a designated area and had 25 minutes to build a hut with piles of sticks provided and the surrounding trees. It had to be big enough to fit all of you and then you had to test if it was waterproof by going inside and having water tipped on your hut. It was so fun, and everyone had a great time! Maddie H
Alex Pink
The Wonderful World of Art at Surf Coast
Students have been immersed in imaginative watercolour painting, bringing some of their favourite toys to life in whimsical and expressive ways. With brushes in hand and palettes of vibrant colours, they have transformed blank pages into playful dreamscapes where teddy bears burst into vibrant colours, furry coats were contrasted with mixes of new colours designed and customised by our young creatives. Students have explored mixing new colours, adding washes and layers to add colour intensity. The soft, flowing nature of watercolour allowed their creativity to flourish, blending fantasy with familiar shapes and characters. Each painting has become a story, a world where toys are more than objects—they’re companions in colourful adventures born from the boundless imagination of a child.
Jennifer Beck-Carlson
Surf Coast Sports
We are incredibly proud of our students who recently represented our school at the GISSA Cross Country event, held on Wednesday this week along the Barwon River. Each participant demonstrated outstanding determination, resilience, and school spirit, giving their absolute best on the day. Whether it was powering through the final stretch or supporting teammates from the sidelines, our students truly embodied our school values displayed in their perseverance and teamwork. A very big thank you to Joanne Richardson for her excellent coaching and support provided to our incredible GISSA Cross Country team.
In addition, this week we also pay special congratulations goes to Alby Prendergast, who was selected to represent our CCG Eagles team in the Basketball Victoria- Victorian College Championships (VCC). His performance on the day was exceptional, showcasing not only skill and athleticism but also leadership and sportsmanship. We look forward to seeing his continued success on the court!
Exciting news—Eagles Yellow have secured their very first win of the season! In a thrilling match that had everyone on the edge of their seats, the girls showed incredible focus and determination, battling it out right to the final whistle. With teamwork, grit, and a whole lot of heart, they edged out their opponents with a nail-biting 6–5 finish. A huge congratulations to the team—what a fantastic achievement!
Well done to all involved – your efforts and achievements make our school community proud.
Emma Workman
The Innovation Centre Buzzes With Creativity!
This term has been a busy one with the opening of the Innovation Centre. The Textiles, Woodwork, Food Studies, Media Arts and Visual Arts rooms are being put to good use by our Year 4 to 7 students.
Our Year 4 Visual Arts students created their own paint brushes from natural found objects in the school grounds. They used their brushes to do some creative mark making and some very interesting looking collage papers. They have also had some rather messy fun with shaving cream and food dye to create some beautiful tie dye style watercolor prints. As we continue to create prints and paintings using new and unusual styles, the Year 4 students have used straws to blow ink to create some cherry blossom inspired images.
Our Year 6 students have been very busy both in the Textiles and Food Studies rooms. In Visual Arts classes they have been taking inspiration from Japanese artist Takashi Murakami to create some textile ‘Happy Flowers’. They also christened our Food Studies kitchen, baking some very tasty ANZAC biscuits. They did an exceptional job of cooking and cleaning up, so parents don’t stop your Year 6 child from getting in the kitchen and even doing the dishes.
The Year 7 Product Design, Woodwork students have been very busy in the workshop creating their Pucket board games. With their own personalised designs and special finishing touches they have enjoyed working in our new woodwork facilities.
Geoff Trevaskis
Treasure Island Production Pulls up Anchor
"Arrr!" Our adventures on the high seas have come to an end, after four fun filled, action packed performances of Treasure Island. Audiences young and old filled the Bellarine Auditorium to capacity, to join in our seafaring tale. A tremendous celebration of talent and skill was showcased in this, our inaugural Middle Years cross-campus Drama production.
Co-Directors Ms Broad and Ms Clifford were thrilled to work with a diverse range of talented young performers from Years 5 to 9 from the Surfcoast, Highton and Bellarine campuses, who thoroughly enjoyed finding their inner pirate. Each week rehearsals would rotate from campus to campus, giving students and parents greater access and opportunity to be involved and bring their creative skills and energy to life.
For many of our young cast members this was their first opportunity to be involved in a production and play a range of characters, and what an amazing job they all did. The students were allocated either a Lead role, Pirate or Ensemble and they brought a high level of commitment and focus to the task. A special shout out to our lead actors who had MANY lines to learn and carried the narrative of the story, with professionalism and skill. What a magnificent group of students, many of whom didn’t know each other. They refined their craft and supported each other throughout the entire process – making friends that will continue through their schooling.
Working backstage to support the students we had Abbey, Issy and Ash Year 11 students from Christian College Senior School and a number of staff including Mr Horman, Ms Calderwood, Ms Kafieris and Ms Kent and Ms Morrish as well as past students Maddy and Henry on Lights.
We also want to thank all the parents and families who supported their children in learning lines, organizing makeup and costumes and driving to rehearsals and performances! It wouldn’t have happened without your care and encouragement!
It was wonderful to have supportive and enthusiastic audiences, supporting the hard work and dedication of our brilliant cast and crew as we brought the tale of Jim Hawkins and the motley crew of travelers to the stage. Thank you to everyone that came along to celebrate all the adventures.
A gallery of photos from a performance is now on our website. Click on the hotlink on our homepage, or here to go there direct.
And a pirate joke to finish:
What is a pirate’s favourite letter of the alphabet?
You may think it is Rrrrrrr
But their true love will also be the C
Thank you to everyone that submitted a colouring competition to have the chance to win a double pass to the show.
Congratulations to Eadie Greenhoff at our Junior School-Belmont for being the successful winner – we hope you treasured your pirate plunder. Her winning entry can be seen below.
Congratulations to Amari Neoh-Perez at our Bellarine Campus for being the successful winner – we hope you treasured your pirate plunder. Their winning entry can be seen below.
Congratulations to Heidi Takle at our Surf Coast Campus for being the successful winner – we hope you treasured your pirate plunder. Their winning entry can be seen below.
Congratulations to Salina Dale at our Middle School-Highton cdampus for being the successful winner – we hope you treasured your pirate plunder. Their winning entries can be seen below.
The Treasure Island Team
Calling All Coding Wizards
Are you ready to unlock your inner tech wizard? 🧙♂️✨ We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Coding Challenge, open to all students with a knowledge of coding.
What is it?
The Coding Challenge is an international competition where students will tackle fun programming puzzles using their coding and algorithmic thinking skills. The coding challenge requires students to have a working knowledge of Turtle Blocky, Python, C#, Java or VB. More information can be found at https://www.amt.edu.au/cc
When and Where?
Date: Tuesday the 17 of June 2025
Location: On Campus/online
Duration: 45 mins
How to Sign Up:
Email S.bergin@ccg.vic.edu.au before Friday the 6 of June.
Sophie Bergin
Your Cookbook of Family Favourites – Calling for Recipes
Dear Christian College Families,
Our names are Elisha Williams and Willow McInnes, and we are the Middle School-Highton campus Community Building and Outreach Prefects.
We are thrilled to share that we are introducing the Christian College Geelong cookbook, which will be an important fundraiser for the Christian College Foundation. All the proceeds from the cookbook will be donated to the Eternity Fund. By supporting this initiative you will be enabling, empowering, and changing the lives of young people from families who are experiencing hardship.
This will be a hardcover book which will include recipes from families and members of the Christian College Geelong community and will be titled, ‘Our Family Favourites’. If you have a special family recipe that you would like to share, we would love for you to contribute to the book. We encourage our community to contribute one favourite recipe.
If we receive multiple versions of a popular recipe, we may ask for alternatives. We encourage you to share gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Please feel free to upload one or more images to go alongside your recipe. For example, this could be a family photo, colourful drawing/artwork, or photo of the recipe. By uploading a photo, you agree to have your photo published. Please also let us know where you got your inspiration from. Is your recipe based on another food author or published cookbook, or is it a special family recipe? Why do you love this recipe? Please share your story with us. By contributing your recipe to the cookbook, you agree to have your name published, but no personal contact details will be shared.
Please note, you are welcome to contribute recipes until the end of November 2025. The published book will be available at the start of 2026.
If you have a family business and you would like to advertise your business in the cookbook, please contact Tenille McInnes (t.mcinnes@ccg.vic.edu.au). This is a great way to showcase some of the incredible family businesses we have associated with the College.
We encourage all families to pre-order a cookbook today. Your purchase will enable the foundation to manage costs, stock levels, and ensure we deliver a profit. The cost of the cookbook is $39.50, and your donation to the Christian College Eternity Fund will be dollar matched by a very generous, anonymous donor.
On behalf of the Foundation, we sincerely thank you for your support and contribution to this project and know that you are supporting a great cause.
You can find the links to purchase and contribute to the cookbook here;
Click Here to contribute a recipe
Click Here to Pre-order your Cookbook
Thank you so much for your contribution.
Elisha and Willow
Vale Fiona Skinner
Some sad news to share with our Christian College community on the passing of Fiona Skinner after a courageous 6-year battle with breast cancer. Fiona and her husband Graeme founded the ‘Fiona Skinner - Learn to Swim’ school at the Middle School Sports and Aquatic Centre when it opened in 2011 and ran it until their retirement in 2020. Over that time Fiona taught hundreds of Christian College students, as well as many students from the wider community, how to swim. Her legacy, an industry-leading Learn to Swim program still remains in place here our Aquatic Centre under the guidance of the Geelong Swim Club, of which Fiona is a life member. Our sincere condolences to Graeme, their four Children, Grandchildren and extended family. She will be truly missed.
Brad Morris, Manager Sports and Aquatic Centre
Staying Safe on E-Scooters
With the growing popularity of e-scooters, it’s important that students and families are aware of the current laws and safety requirements. To help everyone stay informed, we’re sharing a Victoria Police fact sheet outlining the legal use of e-scooters in our community.
We encourage all families to read through the information together and discuss the importance of safe and responsible riding.
Youth Road Safety Fact Sheet 2025