As we close out the year, we would like to express a heartfelt thank you to all of our friends who have joined us on the journey so far. To students, staff and volunteers – both past and present, our community and the sponsors and donors who generously support us to serve them: we appreciate all of […]
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 […]
ECG Secondary College is welcoming students back to campuses to start the school year over the next two weeks. Year 11 and 12 students VCE/VM/VPC Student Support Group (SSG) Meetings: Tuesday 30 January to Thursday 1 February. Year 11 and 12 classes start for: Year 9 and 10 students Warragul/Leongatha campus only Student Support Group (SSG) […]
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 […]
A brand new schooling option will be available for local secondary students in 2023, with the introduction of the Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) at ECG Secondary College. The new curriculum is specifically designed for secondary school students aged 15 and over who are not ready or able to complete the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). […]
Local education and training organisation Community College Gippsland (CCG) has announced the appointment of Dale Gemmell to the role of CEO. CCG Board Chair, Mrs Marianne Shearer, said the move heralded an exciting new chapter for the organisation, which has well over 40 years of history in the region. “We are thrilled to welcome Dale […]
For volunteers at Community College Gippsland (CCG), helping out might just mean reconnecting with a great passion. The education and training organization has recently opened up its long-standing volunteer program to include opportunities to contribute in new ways. From cooking in the café to helping in the garden, mentoring or demonstrating a trade skill, volunteers are encouraged to contribute to transforming students lives simply by doing more of what they love.
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 […]
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!