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After moving to Australia in 2025, Reubun D’Silva found that landing an IT role wasn’t as straightforward as he’d hoped. To build confidence and connect with his local community, he started volunteering with the Salvation Army, an experience that helped strengthen his communication and customer service skills. A few months later, Reubun met the CCG […]
We would like to thank Georgina from Bass Coast Health for her support in helping to develop the ECG Food, Connect, Nourish Plan, which included a grant of $300. This funding has contributed towards the purchase of garden beds and tools from Bunnings at a discounted rate, along with donated soil from a local nursery (name to be […]
The Trinity Families Grant of $10,000 has supported us to secure specialist equipment and resources to deliver the Certificate II in Music for Year 11–12 VET Delivered to Secondary School (VDSS) students. This program is the only entry-level, accredited music industry course of its kind in the Baw Baw region, providing students with a unique pathway into the music and creative […]
At ECG, we aim to provide students with opportunities to engage in sport and recreation, regardless of their experience or confidence level. Participating in physical activity helps students build confidence, strengthen connections with peers, and develop teamwork and social skills. Thanks to the generous support of the BNI Foundation, our Warragul, Pakenham and Leongatha campuses received $5600 worth of sporting and recreation equipment. We extend our sincere thanks to Brent Edwards, Executive Director and the team at BNI Melbourne South for their generous contribution. This support has enabled to provide a range of new equipment, […]
We are delighted to acknowledge the generous donation of a 3D printer by Marty Mirra, one of our dedicated Pakenham teachers, who wanted to give students the opportunity to explore 3D modelling, design, and hands-on innovation. This exciting addition to our learning spaces will open up new opportunities in STEM, allowing students to bring their […]
When year 9 student Tadgh Davidson took up the literacy task, he had no idea the impact his letter would create. Students were asked to identify something they’d like to see improved on campus and write to a local business requesting support. Tadgh wrote to MS Group Australia and received an almost instant reply. Thanks […]
Students from ECG Secondary College Dandenong have been stepping onto the mats at South East BJJ in Dandenong South, and stepping up in strength, confidence and character. Through a structured self-defence program focused on Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), students are developing far more than physical fitness. This hands-on program is helping […]
Students from ECG Secondary College Pakenham have been working with members of the Garfield Community Garden to grow something special, not just vegetables, but confidence, resilience and connection. In partnership with Penny Martin from the CoRE Blue Light Victoria program and Meg Platte from the Garfield Community Garden, ECG students took part in a Community […]
Community College Gippsland (CCG) has officially launched a new senior campus for its independent school, ECG Secondary College, at the Toomah Community Centre in Pakenham. The milestone event was honoured with a Welcome to Country performed by Josh West from the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, paying respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land […]
In the heart of Dandenong, closer to major public transport routes, ECG Secondary College’s Dandenong campus is quietly transforming lives of Years 10 to 12 students seeking a fresh start. Since 2023, it has offered a safe and welcoming environment for those who may feel overlooked, misunderstood, or simply disconnected, supporting individual learning journeys. Recognising […]
This Victorian Education Week, ECG Secondary College, an independent school, is celebrating the impact of inclusive education across its campuses in Dandenong, Pakenham, Leongatha, and Warragul. With two Pakenham sites, Junior Campus at Toomah Community Centre and Senior Campus on Princes Highway, alongside the Dandenong campus, ECG supports young people in Melbourne’s southeast area seeking […]
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