Epping Secondary College

04/09/2026

Wear It Purple Day

“Courage is not just expressed in big moments, but in everyday choices to live proudly and invite others into understanding, acceptance and celebration.”

We celebrated Wear It Purple Day at Epping Secondary College, providing an opportunity to promote inclusion, acceptance and belonging across our school community.

The day reminded us of the importance of creating an environment where every student feels valued, supported and accepted for who they are.

Students enjoyed lawn games, bracelet making and canvas bag decorating, with their creations incorporating pledges of support and messages of inclusion.

Our very own Youth Worker and DJ, DJ Shaff, also kept the lunchtime celebrations going with music and plenty of great energy!

Thank you to all of our students and staff who helped make the day such a positive celebration of diversity, inclusivity and belonging.

04/09/2026

Schools and Party Safe workshops

As part of our preparation for Schoolies, Year 12 students took part in a Schoolies & Party Safe workshop delivered by Wendy Shields, our Youth Resource Officer from Victoria Police.

The workshop explored practical ways students can keep themselves and their friends safe while attending Schoolies, including making safe and responsible choices when partying, looking out for others and knowing when and how to seek help if something doesn’t feel right.

Students were encouraged to think about the decisions they may face while celebrating, how peer pressure can influence choices, and the importance of having a plan for staying safe and getting help when needed.

It was a great opportunity for students to have open conversations about staying safe, looking out for each other and making informed choices as they head into Schoolies.

04/09/2026

FREE WEBINAR ⭐️

Is Scrolling Replacing Talking at Home? Young People, Mental Health and Technology

Understanding how technology shapes young people’s mental health, and what helps them feel safe enough to ask for support.
• Date: Wednesday, 9th September 2026, 6:45pm–8:15pm AEST
• Location: Online | Free to attend
• Perfect for: Parents, educators, and carers

This is a free, practical resource that can be a real benefit to both your school and parent community. Sharing it with families helps parents better understand young people and is a simple way to show your school’s commitment to supporting young people. Thank you!

In one hour, you'll walk away with:
• A clearer understanding of how technology can influence young people’s mental health and willingness to seek help
• Confidence in recognising signs that a young person may be struggling, both on and offline
• Practical, judgement-free ways to start conversations about mental health and technology use
• Tools to help young people feel safe enough to reach out for support before things reach crisis point

Curated by PROJECT ROCKIT, in partnership with the Telstra Foundation
• Our Digital Futures Community Connection Series continues with another free webinar designed to support the adults around young people.
• These free online webinars bring together experts to provide practical advice and insights on the challenges young people are navigating today.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

PROJECT ROCKIT team

03/09/2026

📚✨ Book Week at Epping Secondary College! ✨📚

What an amazing Book Week we had!

Our college was filled with creativity, colour and plenty of imagination as students and staff embraced the opportunity to celebrate their favourite books and characters.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in and helped make Book Week such a memorable celebration! 🌟

03/09/2026

01/09/2026

Friendly Reminder: Don't forget to book in your interviews through Compass!

24/08/2026

🩷WEAR IT PINK! 🩷

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined in Wear It Pink last Friday to support breast cancer awareness and research. 🌸

Together, our amazing Epping Secondary College community raised over $1,300! 🙌

A special well done to our Student Leaders and Mr Contarin for helping make the day such a success! 👏🩷

Our school was a wonderful sea of pink, showing what we can achieve when we come together for a great cause. 🌸

Thank you, ESC! 💕

23/08/2026

This week we celebrate Book Week with different events.
Look out for the 'Guess who's book it is" competition.

Friday is our Book dress up day for staff and students.
Remember, you can wear any character, author or theme from a book.

Home-made costumes are encouraged. Sporting personalities are also acceptable.

Any student not dressing in costume, must attend in full school uniform.

Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed!

21/08/2026

📣 Exciting News for Our Families! 📣

Our latest school newsletter is now available! 🎉

20/08/2026

🩷 Our Principal Team is PINKING it up! 🩷

Principal Neil Baillie and our Assistant Principals — Mrs Sohnle, Mr Van Driel, Ms Neri & Mrs Healey — are proudly wearing pink and supporting a great cause! 🩷

Along with our students, our school grounds are a sea of pink!