Start of Year Arrivals and Orientation
The majority of our overseas students arrive in January, for the start of the new School year and for our orientation programmes. If you are one of these students, you will be joined by many other students who have only just arrived in Australia like you, as well as many students from Australia who are also starting their first day at the School.
If you are a new overseas student commencing in Year 7 to 12, arriving at the start of the School year, you will need to attend the Overseas Student Orientation, which takes place in late January of each year. Details of the Orientation will be provided to your family in Term 4 of the prior year.
This Orientation Programme is mandatory for overseas students and you and your family (if they are coming with you) should arrive in Australia prior to the commencement of the Orientation. If your family is not joining you in Australia, you should ensure your homestay provider knows your flight details and will be available to collect you from the airport on your arrival.
The Overseas Student Orientation is in addition to other orientation programmes arranged by GGS, including the Middle School sleepover, and start of year orientations for new students.
Arrivals during the School Year
If you are a student starting partway through the year, don’t worry! There are many people at the School who will help you settle into life at GGS, and help you with anything you are unsure about.
For Students commencing after the start of the school year at Corio Campus and Timbertop Campus, the Overseas Student Manager will meet with you in the first couple of weeks, to check in around how you are settling in, go over orientation matters, and answer any questions you may have about the School, homestay, or the Overseas Student Programme. You will already have had an orientation to the School from your Head of House, and also from your teachers by that time.
Arrivals at Bostock House and Toorak Campus
New overseas families to Bostock House and Toorak Campus will be provided with the opportunity for an overseas student information briefing.
Bostock House and Toorak Campuses provide orientation and settling in days for new commencing students, and further information will be provided to you by your campus.