Apply via the ACT Government website. Questions? Call the Enrolment Helpline on 6205 5429.
LakeFest is back and better than ever for 2026! This is whole school event running from 8:40am – 2:30pm which is a
celebration of the end of exam period and connection with our school community. Events includes guest speakers, wellbeing expo, LegoMasters, clothing swap op shop and the famous Spelling Bee, plus our Café 87 van will be running at our BBQ lunch, along with many other activities.
We are using this day to observe RUOK day which is on Thursday 10 Sep. It is a great reminder for us all to check in with each other and meaningfully connect with people who may be struggling. LakeIDOL is an opportunity to showcase student talent and perform to all their peers and staff.
Year 11 students were lucky enough to attend the ACT Constitutional Convention at the National Archives of Australia.
They listened to informative lectures on the Australian Constitution, participated in workshops and a role play, explored the exhibitions at the Archives, and voted in a mock referendum.
Thank you to the NAA and Legislative Assembly for a wonderful and educational day!
SpongeBob the Musical was a great success.
Sell-out crowds enjoyed the entertainment of SpongeBob the Musical on stage last week. They enjoyed the magic of Bikini Bottom on stage, their chum buckets and kelp shakes. Chookas to all the students performing and crewing this musical, it was such an incredible show and we are so proud of everyone involved in the production.
UC SSC Lake Ginninderra hosted a Model UN (Evatt) Competition.
In late July, Lake Ginninderra hosted a Model UN (Evatt) Competition, facilitated by UN Youth ACT and also attended by Year 9 and 10 students from Canberra High.
Students debated resolutions on privacy in the digital age and the formation of an Arctic Council. Many amendments were debated, notes passed, and the negotiations chamber was constantly abuzz with high-stakes bargaining. A lot of fun was had by all!
UC Senior Secondary College Lake Ginninderra (UCSSC Lake Ginninderra) is situated in central Belconnen. Ginninderra is derived from the Ngunnawal word meaning 'sparkling like the stars' and our college provides students with the skills and enthusiasm for a life of learning, personal growth, and improvement.
The College has close associations with all universities in the ACT and higher education links beyond the territory. Our site includes the Academy of Future Skills, the Science Mentors Program ACT, Belconnen Training (RTO), Academic Excellence Program, Sporting Centres of Excellence with links to the Australian Institute of Sport, the Lakers Academy, and we offer a best practice Outdoor Education program.
Transition to college marks a period of new academic and social challenges. We value 21st Century knowledge, skills and a real-life application for learning, literacy, and life. The College offers an extensive range of study /course options including Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, the Arts (visual and creative), Humanities, Languages, Economics, Global Studies, Human Biology and Exercise Science, Cyber Security, and Metal and Auto Technologies.
Unique extension programs such as Health, Medical and Applied Science (HMAS), Global Classroom Education, Politics, Humanities and Philosophy, Politics and Economics (HAPPE), Sustainability Group, leadership initiatives, Sports Academies and extra-curricular and inter-disciplinary connections provide student with opportunities for enterprise, collaboration, innovation and ‘real world’ learning.
Focusing on health/wellbeing we provide a wraparound service to enable a happy, connected transition, and students are encouraged to study courses/subjects reflecting their interests and passions. A range of student support services provides pastoral care, course advice, counselling services and career planning. At UCSSC Lake Ginninderra you can follow a range of academic and vocational pathways and access a broad range of university/tertiary options, Australian School Based Apprenticeships, work experience, links to employers and interests beyond college.
UCSSC Lake Ginninderra students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and mind set for the future world of study and/or career and enabled to be reflective, informed, and active members of a broader global community.
Melissa Planten
Principal
BA (University of Melbourne) Grad Dip (La Trobe University) MEd (University of Canberra)
2 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT 2617
Phone: (02) 6142 0222
General Information – LGNC.info@ed.act.edu.au
Student Services – LGNC.studentservices@ed.act.edu.au
Finance – LGNC.finance@ed.act.edu.au
Enrolments – LGNC.enrolments@ed.act.edu.au
Office Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
R U OK? Day is Australia’s national day of action, designed to inspire and empower everyone to connect meaningfully with those around them and support anyone who may be struggling with life. The day encourages people to ask, "Are you OK?" and start conversations about mental health, emphasizing that these discussions should happen every day, not just once a year.
