Extra Curricular Activities

Get Involved at GEC

Never a dull moment at GEC. There is something to capture and inspire the interests of all students.

Glen Eira College has a vibrant and energetic culture reflected in a large range of lunchtime and after school activities. There are many clubs to chose from and ideas for new clubs are always welcome.  Clubs include, book, crochet, art, music, journalism, robotics, debating, sports and computer clubs. The exciting sport program is augmented by lunchtime competitions such as futsal, basketball, netball and badminton.

Students at Glen Eira College participate in a large range of other extra-curricular competitions and challenges. Both academic and sports minded students can choose to take on further challenges such as:

• Maths Challenge Competition
• Australian Mathematics Competition
• University Enhancement Studies
• Debating
• RoboCup Junior

Students can develop their leadership skills on the Student Representative Council (SRC). The SRC meets every week to discuss special weeks and days which are celebrated at the college, community and school campaigns, fundraising and various issues raised by other students.

Fundraising events are a fun and exciting way to raise money for causes decided by the students. The events are led by a member of the SRC along with the SRC students who are interested in the particular event. Fundraising has included:

• Indigenous Literacy Foundation
• State School Relief
• Cancer Council
• Homelessness Prevention
• Forty Hour Famine

Camps & Excursions

Camps

Performing Arts

At Glen Eira College students participate in a range of musical and performance opportunities that provide them with a variety of skills that contribute to their overall personal development. The benefits to students are evident in the energetic and confident students here at our college. By engaging in the arts our students nurture the development of cognitive, social and personal competencies.

Instrumental Music Program

The Instrumental Music Program at Glen Eira College provides students a choice of the following instruments:

• Woodwind – saxophone, clarinet, flute
• Percussion & drumkit
• Guitar – acoustic and electric
• Bass Guitar
• Piano
• Voice
• Strings – violin, viola & cello

All instrumental students participate in ensembles that rehearse at lunchtime or after school. Being part of a musical ensemble develops student’s time management, organisational skills, perseverance, coordination, responsibility, concentration and team skills. Students also improve their listening and social skills performing in these groups.

Ensembles at Glen Eira College include:

• Woodwind and Percussion Ensemble – Monday morning
• Guitar Ensemble – Monday lunchtime
• Vocal ensemble – Thursday lunchtime

The GEC Wind Ensemble Band which rehearses every Monday morning is comprised of flutes, clarinets, saxophones, keyboards and bass guitar. The Year levels involved range from Year 7 to Year 11. The music is from movie themes and popular melodies. The ensemble is under the direction of Ms Hunt with Mr. Voogd leading the drum kit and percussion section.

Performance opportunities

Many performance opportunities are created for students each year. Last year students have again joined with other regional schools for the annual Singfest singing in four part harmony and Stringfest. Students sang in the Mass Choir for the Victorian Schools Spectacular at Hisense Arena and for the first time we also had students in the technical team playing important roles in putting the wonderful together.

Sport

Opportunities abound for students to learn a new sport and to make friends and connect with others beyond their class.

Glen Eira College students participate in various sporting activities. These activities allow students to challenge themselves in a fun and motivating way.

Interschool Sport

Glen Eira College competes in the Beachside Division against many surrounding Secondary Schools. Students in Years 7-12 have the opportunity to participate in Interschool Sports each term. Interschool sport is a great way to build social relationships with peers while developing communication, team work and sporting skills.

Interschool Sporting activities include:

• • Badminton
  • Tennis
  • Cricket
  • Handball
  • Cross Country
  • Table Tennis
  • Swimming
  • Netball
  • Softball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Athletics
  • Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Futsal

House Competitions

Each student in Years 7-12 is placed in a House (Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz and Emerald) to compete in the Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country carnivals, which are held every year. These carnivals are whole school events where students and teachers dress up in their House colours and compete in a friendly environment.

Students who compete in the House carnivals have the opportunity to progress through to the next level of competition against surrounding schools.

Student Voice & the SRC

Our students actively contribute to decision making and collectively influencing outcomes by putting forward their views, concerns and ideas.

Glen Eira College- Student Representative Council (SRC)

The Student Representative Council (SRC) is the voice of GEC — we listen, work with, and assist our fellow students and teachers to make our school a better place for everyone. It is a learning experience for the students involved — they learn the inner workings of the school, how decisions are made, and how to achieve meaningful change.

The SRC provides students with the leadership opportunities they need to flourish and to feel they have a voice. The SRC is an active member of the school community, negotiating with school leaders to make a difference. When you’re looking at an SRC student, what you’ll see is organisation and teamwork at its finest.

Issues likely to be discussed at SRC meetings are:

• Problems, concerns and opportunities that students have/want and which need to be discussed by the School Council. (An example of this is the discussion of fundraising events such as Cultural Diversity Week and International Women’s Day).
• Letters and requests from various organisations.
• Any fundraising that is seen as important to the school.
• Organising and running leadership workshops

Any student interested in joining the SRC must attend regular meetings and abide by the established rules. SRC involvement presents an incredibly rewarding experience, as students have the power to present ideas that become a reality.

Anyone can join the SRC, and we believe that everyone can make a difference.