ECG Secondary College Shine at the 2025 CCG Awards Ceremony
As part of Community College Gippsland (CCG), ECG Secondary College provides a nurturing, inclusive environment across its Warragul, Leongatha, Pakenham, and Dandenong campuses, where students in Years 9-12 can reconnect with learning, build confidence, and thrive.
The 2025 CCG Awards Night celebrated the dedication, resilience, and achievements of ECG students, alongside learners from CCG’s RTO and Learn Local programs. ECG Pakenham campus students were recognised across key categories, including: Overall Achievement, Most Improved, Excellence in Attendance and Engagement, Citizenship, and the Ampol Best All-Rounder Award. These awards highlight not only academic success but also personal growth, perseverance, and positive contributions to the school community.
“Our students consistently demonstrate perseverance, commitment, and resilience,” said Principal Russel Praetz. “Celebrating their achievements reinforces the value of an environment where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to learn in ways that suit them.”
ECG’s T.H.R.I.V.E. program underpins this supportive approach, combining personalised learning pathways, practical life skills, and holistic development. Students benefit from smaller classes, hands-on projects, and a caring network of teachers and peers, ensuring that learning is meaningful, engaging, and connected to future opportunities.
By focusing on each student as a whole person, ECG helps young people rediscover their confidence, reconnect with education, and prepare for future study, work, or life beyond school. The success celebrated at the Awards Night is a testament to the college’s ongoing commitment to inclusive, student-centred learning.
ECG provides a supportive and inclusive environment for students in Years 9-12, offering pathways such as the VCE Vocational Major, Victorian Pathways Certificate, and project-based learning.