Senior School - Waurn Ponds
INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
We warmly welcome your family as part of the Christian College community.
The information attached to this communication is provided to assist you as part of the Orientation Day process to ensure that we can support you to make the transition to your new school in 2025.
Please familiarise yourselves with this information and do not hesitate to contact the campus(es) your children will attend if you require clarification or assistance with any matter related to Orientation.
PURCHASING CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
2025 Uniform Fittings For New Students
As official school uniform supplier, Noone will be offering new student uniform fitting appointments for Christian College Geelong at the Noone Belmont store during October, November and December 2024.
We operate an online booking calendar for all uniform fitting appointments, and parents and carers can access this calendar via the Noone website. One booking time required for each student.
We highly recommend that you make an appointment so we can provide you with a personalised fitting service. Full uniform will be available for immediate purchase, or you are welcome to use our lay-by service and collect your order prior to the start of Term 1 2025.
If you already know the sizes you require and don’t need fitting assistance, you can visit the store during opening hours, or you can go ahead and order your new uniform via the school online store on our website. You can use Click and Collect from the store or post to home.
Please do not leave your uniform purchase until just before school commences in 2025. You may experience a long wait time and delays in purchasing your uniform.
Please follow these instructions to book a uniform fitting appointment:
1. Go to noone.com.au and find Christian College Geelong. Click on the Store Info button. Or use this link: https://www.noone.com.au/school/christian-college-geelong/stores
2. You will be taken the store page. Click ‘BOOK AN APPOINTMENT’ button.
3. Use the calendar to click on a date you like. Choose a time and complete the booking information. Name required is student name. Only one appointment per student.
4. Click the ‘BOOK APPOINTMENT’ button when you have finished.
5. You will be notified of your booking request, and you will receive email confirmation before the time of the appointment (please also check your ‘junk’ mail).
Our experienced staff fit for growing room. However, if for any reason the student grows significantly over the summer holiday period, we will happily exchange any uniform item that hasn’t been worn and has the tags attached. Methods of payment available are cash, eftpos, visa and mastercard.
Our staff are happy to help if you need assistance so please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you into our store.
Noone – Belmont
Belmont Centreway Arcade
Shop 6/7/168 High Street
Belmont VIC 3216
Phone: 03 5241 6316
Email: belmont@noone.com.au
Trading Hours:
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am – 1.00pm
Check website for updates during busy periods
THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM 2025
The Christian College Geelong Instrumental Music program aims to provide students with a practical and enjoyable enhancement of the classroom music program and an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge as performing musicians. It is hoped that this program will enable students to develop a continuing enjoyment and appreciation of music and the arts.
Choosing to learn to play an instrument can lead to improved academic outcomes across the curriculum as well as improved wellbeing. Please visit the following site if you are interested in learning more about how playing an instrument/singing can enhance a student’s life and learning.
http://time.com/3634995/study-kids-engaged-music-class-for-benefits-northwestern/
The College Concert Band, Choral and String programs provide opportunities for students to be involved in regular group music making. Students studying an instrument may have the opportunity to be invited to join instrumental ensembles for weekly rehearsals and College performances.
Where appropriate, students are encouraged to prepare for examinations with the Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) and Australian and New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited (ANZCA). Teachers will give details of these requirements well in advance, together with a note of the prescribed fees and arrangements for accompanists (as required).
Learning to play an instrument can also lead to the study of VCE Music, provide performance opportunities for students or even lead to a career in music or a related industry. Beginners and advanced students across all year levels are encouraged to study an instrument at the College.
Instrumental Music Tuition Offered
The College will be pleased to facilitate arrangements for tuition in the following instruments:
Brass:
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion: Drum Kit
Tuned Percussion
Strings: Violin
Viola
Cello Double Bass
Woodwind: Flute
Oboe Clarinet Saxophone Bassoon
Piano: Classical Jazz/Modern for advanced students
Advanced Music Theory and Composition (Senior Campus only)
Tuition will be conducted by visiting tutors or specialist staff members.
Conditions and Expectations Instrumental Music Tuition
Guitar: Classical Popular/Contemporary Electric Rhythm Electric Bass
Vocal: Popular/Contemporary Classical
Lesson Fee Structure: Parents should be aware that by enrolling in the instrumental music program they are reserving a weekly place with an instrumental music teacher. Lessons are timetabled at least a week in advance.
Lesson times: For students from Years Prep to 4, appropriate lesson times will be negotiated between the class teacher and instrumental tutor. Music lesson times for students from Years 5 to 11 will be organised on a rotating basis to ensure that students are not absent from the same class in concurrent weeks. Year 12 students’ instrumental music lessons will be scheduled outside class times.
Fees: Music Fees will be added to your account as per your instalment plan and notified via statement.
Cancellation: If the student is to cease music tuition, 5 weeks written notice is required or charges will apply in lieu of this notice. Notification to withdraw can be emailed to music.admin@ccg.vic.edu.au
Prep – 12
Prep – 11
Parents will receive the Music Tutor’s telephone number/email prior to the first lesson. Music lesson times are scheduled weekly in advance and issued to music students. It is the responsibility of parents to contact the Tutor directly, and as early as possible, prior to an absence (which could be due to conflict of the music lesson with appointments, school excursions etc) to facilitate lesson scheduling and avoid unnecessary absence.
• If the student is ill on the morning of a lesson, the instrumental teacher should be contacted in addition to the student office/ homeroom teacher. If possible, students will be scheduled a make-up lesson - make-up lessons cannot be guaranteed as many of our specialist instrumental teachers attend a particular campus only one day a week.
• When a lesson is missed due to notified student absence (camp, excursion or notified illness) students will receive either a make-up lesson (where possible) or a credit/refund will be given at the end of the academic year. When a lesson is missed without notification (student does not show for lesson, student absent without notification) lessons will not be made up and the missed lesson will be charged.
• Refunds will not be given for student absences (including family holidays) except in the case of attending the Year 9 Rural Studies Program at ‘Back Creek’.
• When a lesson is missed due to tutor absence, students will receive either a make-up lesson or a credit/refund will be given at the end of the academic year.
Instruments
A limited number of instruments are available for hire from the College at $98 per term for a maximum period of one school year. When an instrument is made available, parents are responsible for any loss or damage. In no circumstances should parents attempt to repair/rectify any damage.
Christian College does not hire out the following instruments; drum kits, pianos, keyboards, acoustic guitars and electric guitars (except bass guitars).
Families are generally expected to purchase their own instruments. Advice on the type of instrument (brand name etc.) should be sought by contacting either the Director of Music, Mrs. Fiona Gardner (email f.gardner@ccg.vic.edu.au) or Director of Instrumental Music, Mr. Andrew Dunlop (email a.dunlop@ccg.vic.edu.au) before purchasing.
After instrumental students have reached a certain standard on their instrument they will be invited to play in College Ensembles. Participation in the ensemble program is a rewarding and enriching experience providing students opportunities to develop musicianship, team working skills, leadership and participate in a broad range of cocurricular activities such as camps, tours, festivals and workshops.
To assist us to provide a place with an instrumental tutor for your student, please complete the Instrumental Music form located on this webpage under ‘Forms’.
SPORT OPPORTUNITIES
Christian College has developed a proud history in the Sporting arena over the past 40 years. Students have achieved outstanding results at Local, Regional, State and National level across various sports. Some past students who have achieved at the highest level in their chosen sports include Gary Ablett Jr, Jakara Anthony, Tegan Philip, Taylor Adams, Damian Birkinhead, Renee Garing, Connor Idun and more.
The College Sport program is designed to support student involvement in Community (Club) Sport in addition to offering the opportunity to participate in internal College sport and also external events where they represent our College’s ‘CCG Eagles’ teams in inter-school sport.
Each College Campus has a Sport Coordinator who plans and delivers our House Carnivals and lunchtime sport events within their Campus. Further, these Coordinators will communicate with students when they can register to participate in our College sporting teams and explain the selection process. In any one year, appropriately 75 Christian College teams participate in inter-school competition.
Students have the opportunity to join the Christian College Basketball, Netball or Equestrian Club. The Christian College Netball Club enters teams for the Autumn season beginning in Term 1 and the Summer season in Term 3. The Christian College Eagles Basketball Club enter teams for the Winter season beginning in Term 2 and the Summer season in Term 4. The first Equestrian competition is held in February, with the VEIS Series running through until the end of Term 2. For further information relating to these Clubs please contact Flora Murdoch at the Highton Campus, or your respective Campus Sport Coordinator.
Christian College Geelong is affiliated with the following School Sport Associations, which provide the competitions and pathways from local to State and then to National competitions:
Primary: we are affiliated with School Sport Victoria (SSV) and the progression for individual students (Year 4 to 6) and teams (Year 5 & 6) is firstly through the Deakin District, then the Geelong North Division, followed by the Western Metropolitan Region and then on to the State Level. This is known as the ‘SSV pathway’.
Secondary: we are affiliated with Geelong Independent Schools Sports Association (GISSA). Students in Year 7 to 12 participate in the various GISSA Championships, competing against Independent Schools within the Geelong and Bellarine Region. A select number of sports offer the opportunity for individuals and Christian College teams to progress through to State and National competitions.
All Christian College students have the opportunity to nominate for SSV State Teams, which there are 20 sports to trial for. More information can be found at: https://www.ssv.vic.edu.au/team-vic
Please find below an overview of our College Sporting Program for various sports. The College supports students in these various sports, as well as other school sporting events as they arise over the year.
AFL
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams
• GISSA Competitions and Championships (Boys and Girls teams): Year 7 to 12
• AFL Herald Sun Shield: winning GISSA schools will participate in the Boys and Girls Herald Sun Shield Competitions conducted by AFL Victoria
Athletics
• House Championships at each Campus: Year 4 to 12
• Deakin District Primary Championships (SSV pathway): Year 4 to 6
• GISSA Track and Field Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*our College Track and Field team is selected from the Campus House Championships)
• Athletics Victoria ‘Nitro’ Schools Competition: Year 7 to 10
• Victorian All Schools Track and Field Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*students can nominate to compete at this event after their performance at the GISSA Championships)
Basketball
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams
• GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 10
• Basketball Victoria ‘3 on 3’ Championships and ‘Victorian Champions Cup’: Year 7 to 12
Cricket
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams
• GISSA Competitions and T20 Championships: Year 7 to 12
• Cricket Victoria ‘T20 Blast’ Competition: Year 4, 5 & 6
Cross Country
• House Championships at each Campus: Year Prep to 12
• Deakin District Primary Championships (SSV pathway): Year 4 to 6
• GISSA Cross Country Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*our College Cross Country team is selected from the Campus House Championships, along with including students who wish to compete for the College)
• Victorian All Schools Cross Country Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*students can nominate to compete at this event after their performance at the GISSA Championships)
Equestrian
• Victorian Equestrian Interschool’s Series and Championships: Prep to Year 12
Gaelic Football
• GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 12
Golf
• College Golf Championships: Year 5 to 12
• SSV pathway: Year 5 and 6
• GISSA Tournament: Year 7 to 12
• Golf Victoria: Independent Schools State Titles (*selected students from the results of the GISSA Tournament and qualifying Tournament)
Netball
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams
• GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 12 Girls teams
• Netball Victoria Schools Championships: Year 7 to 12 Boys and Girls teams
Rowing
• Rowing Victoria School events: Year 7 to 12 (*students in this sport are members of local Rowing Clubs who provide coaching and the relevant boats/equipment to compete in this sport)
Snowsports
• Victorian ‘Interschools’ Championships: Prep to Year 12 individual skiing/snowboarding event
Soccer
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6 Boys and Girls teams
• GISSA Competitions and Championships (Boys and Girls teams): Year 7 to 12
• FFV ‘Premier Schools Cup’: winning GISSA schools (Senior Girls and Boy’s teams) will participate in the Boys and Girls Herald Sun Shield Competitions conducted by Football Federation Victoria
Surfing
• GISSA Championships: Year 7 to 12 team surfing event
• Victorian Independent Schools Team Championships: Year 7 to 12
Surf Life Saving
• Victorian Schools Surf League: Year 7 to 12
Swimming
• House Championships at each Campus: Year 3 to 12
• Geelong North Division Primary Championships (SSV pathway): Year 4 to 6
• GISSA Swimming and Diving Championships: Year 7 to 12 (*our College Swimming team is selected from the Campus House Championships, along with trials held at the start of the year)
• Victorian School Association Championships: GISSA selects a combined team to compete at these Championships from the results at the GISSA Championships.
• Victorian ‘Age’ Championships are conducted by Swimming Victoria and individuals need to be aligned with a Club (i.e. Geelong Swimming Club) to compete at this event.
Tennis
• College Tennis Championships: Year 5 to 12
• Deakin District Championships (SSV pathway): Year 5 and 6
• GISSA Competitions and Championships: Year 7 to 12
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PARENT VOLUNTEER?
Our College community relies upon the skills that volunteers can provide. Staff at each campus will communicate the different opportunities open to parent/guardian volunteers, such as excursions, camps and other events.
As your child commences their studies here at Christian College, it is important that the College policies are known by all volunteers. The main policies which impact on a volunteer are:
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Working with Children
• Duty of Care
Christian College is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, staff and all other people who come into contact with us. All volunteers will be required to sign a Volunteer’s Agreement which clearly details Christian College’s expectations to provide a safe workplace and expectations of how we meet our Duty of Care obligations.
It is now legislated that all people who attend the school with the intention of working with the students, must have a ‘Working with Children’ Card – the previously acceptable ‘Police check’ is no longer valid. There are only two exemptions to the requirement to hold a Working with Children Card:
• Teachers registered with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
• Police Officers
In both of these cases the teacher or police officer needs to provide Christian College with their registration number and its expiry date (if applicable) for us to record.
To obtain a Working with Children Card (WWC) you need to complete an application form, nominating Christian College as a place where you will need your WWC (forms are available at most Post Offices and online). The application form outlines all of the requirements that must be met. The nearest designated post office to the Senior, Middle and Junior Schools is the Belmont Post Office and the nearest one to the Bellarine Campus is the Drysdale Post Office. For all volunteers there is no charge for the application. All WWC Card applications can be lodged at any Post Office.
Once your application has been accepted you will receive an application receipt which will enable you to start working with children immediately. Sometime later you will receive a WWC card. As soon as you receive your receipt, you must present it for sighting at Christian College, so that the number and the expiry date of your card can be recorded.
If you already have a WWC but Christian College is not a nominated organisation linked to your card, then you need to log onto http://online.justice.vic.gov.au/wwccu/mycheck.doj to update your information. Once updated, print the form and present it to Christian College. Until this information is provided you will not be able to work as a volunteer.
Please note that the WWC legislation also requires you, as the cardholder, to carry the card at all times when working with children and to advise Christian College of any changed circumstances which may affect your eligibility for the card.
We thank you in anticipation for your support of our educational programme.
CAMPS, SPORTS AND EXCURSIONS FUND
Financial Assistance
Information
for Parents
Every Victorian child should have access to the world of learning opportunities that exist beyond the classroom. The Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) helps ensure that no student will miss out on the opportunity to join their classmates for important, educational and fun activities. It is part of making Victoria the Education State and Government’s commitment to breaking the link between a student’s background and their outcomes.
Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund
School camps provide children with inspiring experiences in the great outdoors, excursions encourage a deeper understanding of how the world works and sports teach teamwork, discipline and leadership. All are part of a healthy curriculum.
CSEF will be provided by the Victorian Government to assist eligible families to cover the costs of school trips, camps and sporting activities.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child.
The annual CSEF amount per student is:
• $125 for primary school students
• $225 for secondary school students
How to Apply
Application Forms are available from reception at each campus or by emailing enquire@ccg.vic.edu.au
More Information
For the CSEF application closing dates and more information about the fund visit www.education.vic.gov.au/csef
BOOKLISTS INFORMATION
Items supplied by Christian College
• For students going into Years Prep to 4, all required stationery will be provided by the College and distributed through the classes on the first day of Term 1, 2025.
• For Year 5 to 12 students, the College will provide each student with exercise books, display folders and all necessary items for each subject. We kindly ask that families supply their child with the following stationery items, a pencil case; blue, black and red pens; grey lead pencils; textas; coloured pencils; eraser; sharpener; 30cm ruler; scissors; and 2 glue sticks.
New and Second-hand Books (Years 7 to 12)
2025 Booklists and details of how to order new books and buy/sell second-hand books will be available from the booklist release date of Friday 1st November 2024.
Our Book Sale Agent for New Books: WINC
Our Second-hand book Sale Service (subscription provided for you by the school): Sustainable School Shop
Ready to buy or sell second-hand books?
This process can be started before the end of the school year. Visit the Sustainable School Shop (see link above) before ordering new books. This service is paid for by Christian College, but you are required to fill out a registration. Complete that, then search for and buy your 2025 second-hand texts online. Please note that are many new VCE Study Designs for VCE subjects, and new text books in 2025 to support the new content being studied.
Sellers - Place your ‘For Sale’ advertisements online whilst still using your 2024 texts - including an ‘available by’ date.
Buyers - Contact the Seller of the books to prearrange the purchase of 2025 texts whilst they are still being used. Set a collection time.
Advice for purchase of second-hand textbooks for 2025
With students starting to make their subject selections for 2025, many families will be considering sourcing second-hand textbooks.
1. New VCE Study designs
A number of VCE studies are commencing a new study design in 2025 for Units 1 and 2 (generally studied in Year 11) or Units 3 and 4 (generally studied in Year 12) or both. Families are advised to carefully check the edition of the textbook listed on the official booklist before making any second-hand purchases.
2. Digital elements in textbooks
The evolving face of educational resources means that in addition to a hard-copy textbook, many publishers now include resources such as workbooks, online videos and assessments bundled into one purchase price. Where this is the case (which will be clearly marked on the booklist), a payment will still be needed to purchase access to at least the online content when a second-hand textbook has been sourced elsewhere. Publisher pricing models mean the actual textbook may make up only a small proportion of a package price. Families are advised not to purchase any second-hand books prior to receiving the booklist, and then carefully comparing prices of textbook + online resources and just online resources in order to determine a fair price to pay for a secondhand book.
Ready to order new books?
Please note: 2025 Booklists will not be available for purchase until Friday 1st November 2024
Ordering made simple. WINC has made it quick and easy to order your child’s new year requirements. Simply visit https://www.wincschools.com.au/VIC/Geelong/Christian-College and follow these four steps.
1. Search for your school, Christian College, Geelong, VIC and enter your school access key 8XW8S
2. Complete the student’s details, select the correct year level and simply select all relevant subjects.
3. Review your requirements list and make changes if required.
4. Proceed to checkout.
Please note:
If you have more than one student at the same school, please repeat the above steps. Once completed, an order confirmation will be sent to your email address.
Please note:
Any technology items you order may be sent separately. If you have purchased any eBooks you will receive a separate activation email.
Payment methods available online are PAYPAL®, VISA® or MASTERCARD® and zipPay. Your card will be charged immediately at the time of placing your order. An order confirmation will be sent to your specified email address.
eBooks
Please select eBooks carefully as digital products are licensed and can only be purchased online and cannot be refunded. Please ensure you use your student’s Christian College email address when purchasing these eBooks. If you have purchased any eBooks you will receive a separate activation email.
Important information regarding your order
Delivery Service:
All orders will be sent out via Australia Post eParcel Service. A specific time of delivery cannot be requested. In the event that nobody is available to receive the delivery, the driver will attempt to find a safe place to leave your goods. In the event the driver cannot locate a safe place to leave your order, a card will be left and your goods will be taken to the local Post Office for collection.
Please note PO Box addresses are not accepted by Australia Post.
Delivery Dates and Fees:
Free Delivery for orders placed on or before 6th December 2024; (RECOMMENDED)
$16.95 delivery: for orders placed after 6th December 2024.
Orders Placed on or before 31st December 2024 will be delivered before the start of Term 1 2025.
Minimum Order Value - orders that do not meet a minimum value of $60 attract a delivery fee if ordering before the free delivery cut off date.
Please Note: For orders placed after 31st December 2024, WINC cannot guarantee delivery prior to Term 1. Australia Post Orders are delivered via Australia Post’s eParcel service. As soon as your order is dispatched an email will be sent to let you know the Australia Post tracking ID Number. Your order can be tracked at auspost.com.au
*PO Box addresses are not accepted by Australia Post.
Save on Delivery by Adding Multiple Students to a Single Order: WINC. has now made it possible to add multiple students to a single order. Your order confirmation and Tax Invoice will clearly state which items relate to each child.
Missing Items:
Claims must be addressed with WINC. no later than 7 days after you have received your goods. Please note that missing items will be sent directly to you via Australia Post.
Product Substitution:
If a product is unavailable at the time of packing your order, the product may be substituted with a similar product of the same or greater value.
Back Ordered Items:
If a product is unavailable and cannot be substituted the product will be placed on back order. Back ordered items will be sent to the address of your initial order free of charge when WINC. receives the product from the supplier.