31/07/2025
MEET CHARLIE:
At NGC, we want to be a safe space for young people to unmask and be authentically themselves. 15-year old Charlie is a perfect example of this in action. Since he came to us, we have watched his confidence, engagement and self-advocacy grow exponentially.
With the right support, Charlie has been able to fully embrace his second chance at school. As an Autistic young man, NGC has been able to provide lots of accommodations to help him thrive in and out of the classroom.
Led by our Inclusive Education teacher, Jade, these supports have ranged from dictating assignments to a teachers' aide to offering a special 'wobble stool' which caters to Charlie's sensory processing needs.
It's been amazing to see Charlie embrace all aspects of school life. As a keen lover of cars, he has taken to our Automotive shed like a duck to water and is always up for outdoor excursions to Somersby Falls.
Charlie speaks candidly about how he has been able to forge relationships with students and staff in a totally new way to his previous schools. He puts that down to everyone's genuine care and authenticity - qualities that he himself also has in spades!
READ CHARLIE'S STORY ON OUR BLOG: https://www.ngc.nsw.edu.au/post/meet-charlie-year-10-student-spotlight