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SALE GRADUATES CELEBRATE
March 2012
The first group of graduates from the Community College Gippsland’s Sale campus are celebrating after being awarded certificates at the annual graduation ceremony.
One hundred and eighty graduates of CCG’s Sale, Traralgon and Morwell campuses were recognised for successfully completing nationally accredited courses.
CCG Chief Executive Officer, Paul Wilson, said it was an opportunity… (continue reading »)
DANIEL IS CCG STUDENT OF THE YEAR
March 2012
A Sudanese immigrant who said he almost lost hope of getting work after continual job knock-backs in Melbourne and Gippsland has been named Community College Gippsland’s Student of the Year.
Daniel (Yuot Wut Yuot) received the top award at a graduation ceremony for the College’s Traralgon, Morwell, and Sale campuses.
Daniel, who successfully completed a… (continue reading »)
Free Garden Workshops
March 2012
Community College Gippsland is offering a series of basic gardening information workshops.
These complementary interactive workshops are perfect for those who have an interest in basic
gardening skills and techniques or have a desire to learn new skills and techniques..
Please download this brochure: Free Garden Workshops Information
Mary-Anne… (continue reading »)
NEW CHIEF FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE GIPPSLAND
February 2012
New Zealand engineer and educator Paul Wilson has taken up the position of Chief Executive Officer of Community College Gippsland (CCG).
CCG Board Chair, Cheryl Glowrey, said the appointment filled the position vacated by Bernadette O’Connor who had served as CEO for eight and half years.
“Paul brings a wealth of expertise and a fresh… (continue reading »)
NEW PROGRAM TO ADDRESS QUAD BIKE SAFETY
February 2012
Continuing concerns over the number of quad bike deaths and injuries on farms has prompted Community College Gippsland to introduce a new nationally accredited Quad Bike Safety program.
Last year, 18 people died from accidents involving quad bikes in Australia making up 31% of all farm deaths during that year.*
Community College Gippsland, General Manager… (continue reading »)
HYDROPONIC TEA ENTERPRISE AT MCMILLAN
February 2012
A shortage of Australian grown peppermint tea has given rise to an innovative business trial at Community College Gippsland’s McMillan campus at Warragul.
Two thousand six hundred peppermint bushes have been installed in the hydroponics hot house at the Warragul campus with the view to harvesting and selling the crop to the tea, oil and… (continue reading »)
FUNDING BOOST FOR BUDDING MUSICIANS
January 2012
Local musicians now have a wonderful opportunity to meet, rehearse and perform with others.
Community College Gippsland has received $10,000 in two government grants to support a live music night held monthly at the McMillan campus at Warragul to foster and encourage local talent.
CCG Live Music Night Coordinator, Des Hughes, said the Volunteer Grants… (continue reading »)
KOORI LUNCHEON UNVEILS TRIBUTE SONG TO LIONEL ROSE
December 2011
The first public performance of a hip hop song honouring the late boxing great Lionel Rose who hailed from west Gippsland was a highlight at a community luncheon for the Koori community at Drouin.
Community College Gippsland and the Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Cooperative hosted the Christmas luncheon to celebrate cultural activities and achievements over the… (continue reading »)