We are so fortunate to have businesses and organisations support us with donations. Thank you to Trinity Families for their donation towards the purchase of cooking appliances. This was distributed across our Warragul, Leongatha and Pakenham campuses. Jana Group provided funding towards our healthy foods program for frozen meals for students in need. […]
This year, ECG Secondary College, our independent school, has expanded its offerings by introducing Year 9 and 10 classes to its Warragul and Leongatha campuses starting from Term 1 in 2024. This is in response to an alarming rise in disengagement among Year 9-12 students in Victorian mainstream schools. Recognising the struggle that teenage […]
An evening of excitement and celebration unfolded as Community College Gippsland hosted its 2023 Award ceremony, shining a spotlight on the success achieved by the students at ECG Secondary College Warragul, Leongatha, Pakenham and Dandenong campuses, students of RTO and Learn Local as well as industry partners. This annual event was a testament to the […]
In a heartwarming display of community collaboration, Community College Gippsland (CCG) took a significant step towards fostering positive relations between local proactive policing and indigenous girls through their recent ‘Deadly Daughters’ program event. This Victoria Police and Anglicare initiative was hosted at the CCG Smith Street campus in Warragul on Monday 16 October. Participants got […]
CCG has identified several projects and programs that will support students with their wellbeing and aspirations. We have developed a prospectus that identifies these programs which includes: The various programs and projects currently in place includes: Please view the prospectus and video for more information.
In Edition 8 of our newsletter we shared ideas around prioritising healthy foods for students’ overall wellbeing. As we draw to the end of 2023 our immediate concerns for students experiencing food insecurity has engaged meaningful support in partnership with Baw Baw Food Relief, Follow Bless Collective, Longwarry Food Relief, Uniting Vic Tas and Women on […]
The Friends of the CCG ‘Hands On Herbs’ program is a fresh take on a college-industry partnership and it’s already growing our horticulture student’s confidence and skills. In partnership with commercial grower Freshleaf, herbs are donated to the college, then grown and packaged by our students. The plants are then available for purchase, with all […]
Swing by our Warragul Campus on Saturday 7 May (10am – 2pm) for our special plant sale. Delicious ready-to-eat herbs AND potted plants to add life to your space. Every purchase supports our students to thrive.
Student profile: Miyuki Sasaki, Certificate III Education Support “I feel honoured to be a part of their lives.” Having worked previously as a therapist and counsellor, and volunteering on Japanese school exchanges, Miyuki Sasaki took a break from employment to raise a family. When she was ready to return to the workforce, she looked for […]
In 2019-20, half of all workers in Australia were women yet not quite one-third held key management positions. But Community College Gippsland is bucking the national trend and leading by example with five of its six senior positions currently occupied by women and half of its Board.
“The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Message from Sue Geals, CEO Support in all aspects of life is necessary, whether on a personal, educational or professional level. Friends of CCG has been established for that very reason – to support our students in ways that matter, through […]
Do you have time to spare and a desire to give back to the community? With a range of roles that include help in the classroom, on the Board, grounds maintenance and organising special events, our volunteers are invaluable to the College. If you’re looking for an up during your downtime, volunteering is the way […]
Friends of CCG is a great way to stay connected, to share and hear stories of how we are changing local lives. We’d love for you to join us!