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A group of Year 9 students - Conna Richter, Jack Fleming, Temperance Thu and Emilia Grieve - successfully completed the School for Student Leadership (SSL) program during Term 3 at the Gnurad-Gundidj Campus near Camperdown.

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The SSL is a Victorian Department of Education school specialising in leadership development for Year 9 students. The program provides immersive learning experiences focused on teamwork, personal growth, leadership capability and community engagement.

Over the nine-week residential program, students lived and learned away from their usual routines, participating in leadership rotations, team-building activities, community learning projects, reflection sessions, and outdoor experiences including hiking, surfing, caving and extended expeditions along the Great Ocean Walk.

Tom Robinson, Senior Sub School Leader, who oversaw GSSC’s participation in the program and led the student selection process through applications and interviews, said he has seen firsthand the benefits for those involved.

“The SSL program provides students with a strong advantage when applying for future leadership roles, as it builds self-awareness and a clearer understanding of their leadership abilities”.

The students reported notable personal growth throughout the program.

Conna said the experience had a meaningful impact on his confidence. “The program helped strengthen my confidence and enhance my public speaking skills”.

Temperance also encouraged future Year 9 students to take up the opportunity.

“SSL provides opportunities to learn about yourself, step into leadership roles, and grow in ways you don’t expect” describing the program as challenging but incredibly rewarding.

Temperance has already begun applying her skills, having been appointed a GSSC Values Leader for 2026.

GSSC will again offer the SSL experience to next year’s Year 9 cohort, with the 2026 program scheduled to take place at the Alpine School Campus, Dinner Plain.

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We are proud to announce Jaye Ennis as our 2025 DUX, recognising her exceptional dedication, resilience and commitment throughout Year 12.

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Jaye’s start to senior years were uniquely challenging. She began Year 7 during the merger of the four secondary colleges in Shepparton and Mooroopna to form Greater Shepparton Secondary College. Starting at the McGuire Campus in 2020, she soon faced extended periods of virtual learning due to COVID. In 2022, she transitioned to the new Hawdon Street campus. Despite the constant changes, she stayed focused and committed.

Thanks to the support of her teachers, Jaye remained motivated throughout her final year. “I have some pretty good teachers who helped me throughout the year and reminded me and encouraged me to keep studying.”

Family also played a big role in her success. “My mum, dad and Letiya (sister) were big motivators. Letiya and I would study together, we would set up and put our phones down.”

Maintaining a healthy balance was equally important. While working two to three shifts a week at Casablanca and now day shifts at Boost Juice, Jaye managed her time independently, fitting in study, keeping a strong work–life rhythm, and still finding moments to spend with friends.

With Legal Studies and Psychology among her favourite subjects, Jaye will take the next step in her academic journey by studying Law at Deakin University in Geelong next year.

She encourages future Year 12 students to “dedicate time to your studies but also allow time to do what you like and make sure you have a good balance for fun.”

“Our whole college community is incredibly proud of Jaye,” Executive Principal Barbara O’Brien said. “She has shown remarkable resilience and commitment throughout her senior years, and her achievement as Dux is truly well deserved.”

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Jaye will be formally recognised as GSSC’s 2025 Dux at the annual awards night, celebrated alongside her family, teachers and fellow students.