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Another outstanding student recognised in the 2025 Premier's VCE Awards was Isabella Mavrogiannis from the Northern College of the Arts and Technology. Isabella excelled across all areas of the VCE ...READ MORE

Northern College of the Arts and Technology are pleased to invite prospective students and their families to our first Information Evening for 2026, taking place on Tuesday 4th of August at 6:00pm...READ MORE

NCAT offers small group tours with our Principal, Raffaela Galati-Brown, where students and families can see our state-of-the-art facilities, learn more about the programs we offer and have any ...READ MORE

On Thursday 7th May, we had our first foray back into interschool sport after many, many years away from the competition. We had a small team who competed at the Banyule/Nillumbik Divisional Athletics...READ MORE

On May 5th, we hosted a special ceremony to present the John Cummins Memorial Scholarships to this years recipients and their families. John Cummins was a union leader and a tireless advocate for work...READ MORE

We were honoured to officially name our performing arts auditorium after Aunty Dedrie Baksh — a fierce advocate, trailblazer and deeply respected Elder whose impact has shaped generations of young ...READ MORE

We are incredibly proud of all of our Year 12 students this year across our Art Immersion, Pre-app, Vocational Major Enterprise and VCE programs. We would like to recognise the exceptional achievement...READ MORE

On August 20th we were proud to host in collaboration with the Inner Northern Local Learning and Employment Network the third Creative Industries Engagement Event....READ MORE

NCAT are proud to be a part of National Skills Week (@nationalskillsweek) this year with a number of events aimed at raising the profile and status of skills and vocational learning, dispelling ...READ MORE

Check out the changing face of 421 High Street Preston, part of an exciting collaboration between Darebin Council’s Place Team and students currently undertaking the Certificate IV in Folio...READ MORE

Congratulations to NCAT’s Lock Morton who has received a Premier’s VCE Award for his outstanding VCE results in 2024. Lock was recognised as an Outstanding VCE Vocational Major Student for completing ...READ MORE

NCAT Certificate IV in Visual Arts student Angus was selected by the Darebin Council for employment as muralist assistant in May. Under the guidance of local artist Emma Ismawi...READ MORE

On Friday 27 June, the Pumpkins and Stone Fish Bands wowed the crowd with music, dance, and community spirit during their first week of work placement....READ MORE

Northern College of the Arts and Technology are pleased to invite prospective students and their families to our first Information Evening for 2025, taking place on Tuesday 5th of August at 6:00pm...READ MORE

Northern College of the Arts and Technology (NCAT) is proud to announce the launch of its new Photography Immersion program, expanding on the remarkable success of its established Art Immersion course...READ MORE

Year 10 Art students have shown impressive groupwork skills with the Collaborative Mural project this term, creating large-scale paintings that explore themes related to the concept of justice....READ MORE

Our wonderful Principal, Raffaela Galati-Brown OAM, is celebrating 50 years of service to the Department of Education and Training this May....READ MORE

On Thursday 27th April, brave students and teachers gave their hair to support the World’s Greatest Shave, which raises money for the Leukaemia Foundation. Thanks to overwhelming support from the ...READ MORE

A big congratulations to Skelly who graduated from NCAT in 2024 for being awarded as an exhibitor in Top Designs for their animation entitled ‘Colourfulmess’ in VCE VET Creative and Digital Media. ...READ MORE

Students from our Young Women in Trades and Technology (YWITT) group were invited to the Master Builders Victoria International Women’s Day (IWD) Breakfast, to celebrate the efforts of the many incred...READ MORE

Northern College of the Arts and Technology are pleased to invite prospective students and their families to our first Information Evening for 2025, taking place on Tuesday 20th of May at 6:00pm...READ MORE

We were delighted to welcome our new Year 10 students and their parents/carers earlier this term for the traditional Year 10 Breakfast which launched the Year 10 Orientation program....READ MORE

In early November, the Year 11 Theatre Studies students performed the music theatre revue they wrote themselves, titled Musical, the Musical: A Musical....READ MORE

Students undertaking a Certificate IV and Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging had the opening night for their graduate exhibition on Wednesday 13th November at No Vacancy Gallery in Melbourne...READ MORE

As a college providing real pathways for young people in our areas of specialisations, NCAT has continued to excel in its belief and dedication to work placements and employment opportunities though...READ MORE

In May, Year 10 students participated in The Man Cave workshop which focused on the importance of good mental health for men. The students learn about the impact of poor mental health and the ...READ MORE

This year's Couch Fest was the biggest yet with over 1000 people in attendance. We were delighted to have the Backyard Jam area upgraded in time for Couch Fest. ...READ MORE

This year in the Certificate II in Visual Art, there has been a strong focus on embedding drawing design skills into each project, with students learning a wide range of techniques and media including...READ MORE

In August, NCAT were proud to host in collaboration with the Inner Northern Local Learning and Employment Network (INLLEN), the second Creative Industries - Industry Engagement Event....READ MORE

We are thrilled to announce that Carly Brown, one of our Year 12 VCE students, has been honoured with the prestigious 2024 Vocational Student of the Year Award at the Victorian Training Awards!...READ MORE

As a college providing real pathways for young people in our areas of specialisations, NCAT has continued to excel in its belief and dedication to work placements and employment opportunities though...READ MORE

On the 13th August, NCAT held their annual 'Bring it On! Young Women in Trades and Technology' event to encourage young women to consider study and a career in the Trades and Technology....READ MORE

Students have been doing a fantastic job demonstrating skills when applying paint by brush and roller. For this unit of competency students have participated in learning and demonstrating processes...READ MORE

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at Schoolhouse Studios on Friday 2nd August for ‘Meraki’, a silver gelatin print exhibition and silent auction organised by Certificate IV and Diploma...READ MORE

The 2023 graduating students from NCAT Create’s renowned Diploma of Visual Arts recently held their graduate exhibition, “LEAP”.  The exhibition was one of the largest held at the NCAT Gallery space...READ MORE

Last term, the Year 10, 11 and 12 Theatre Studies classes saw 'Wicked' the musical at the Regent Theatre. 'Wicked' is a story of the Wicked Witch of the West and the Good Witch Glinda, and how their...READ MORE

Northern College of the Arts and Technology are pleased to invite prospective students and their families to our first Information Evening for 2024, taking place on Tuesday 6th of August at 6:00pm....READ MORE

On the last Friday of Term 1, nine intrepid Year 11 students, two tag-along staff members and one extremely small hound named ‘Pod’ embarked on a gruelling journey along the Merri Creek....READ MORE

The school formal on the 10th May was a raging success. More than 220 Years 10-12 students dressed in their finest, had a lovely time at Manor on High in Epping....READ MORE

Northern College of the Arts and Technology are pleased to invite prospective students and their families to our first Information Evening for 2024, taking place on Tuesday 14th of May at 6:00pm....READ MORE

On Tuesday October 10th the Victorian State Government Treasurer, the Hon. Tim Pallas and the Member for Preston, Nathan Lambert, visited NCAT. The Treasurer, in his capacity as the Minister for...READ MORE

On September 8th we were proud to run our annual Visual and Performing Arts festival, Couch Fest, which saw Vocational Major students from across the college including Visual Arts, Performance ...READ MORE

In August, NCAT and the creative arts students and staff were excited and proud to host an Creative Arts Industry event which was the culmination of three years work. ...READ MORE

We had the incredible pleasure of hosting ‘Bring It On!” earlier this month. The event was organised by the NCAT Young Women in Trades & Technology Group who invited young women in Years 9, 10 and 11 ...READ MORE

Year 11 VCE student, Hope, is making a name for herself in the Music Industry in leaps and bounds. Hope has been cast in this year's Victorian State School Spectacular as a principal vocalist...READ MORE

Toward the end of Term 2, the Year 12 Theatre Studies class presented their Unit 3 performance, 'Love and Information' by Caryl Churchill....READ MORE

The General VCE VM students recently volunteered at FareShare. The experience they claim has been nothing short of transformative and fulfilling....READ MORE

At the end of Term 2 over 180 of our Year 10 and VCE VM students participated in our Work Experience and Structured Work Placement Program...READ MORE

Creative Enterprise is a core part of the Visual Arts Immersion VCE VM curriculum, where students learn the business and manufacturing skills needed to turn their creative work into small businesses....READ MORE

Our NCAT Guitar Making Course trainer Bon Nardella, regularly visits our two main industry partners. Recently Bon visited Maton Guitars to have chat with our ex Guitar Making graduates....READ MORE

NCAT Photography students undertaking a Certificate IV and Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging recently had their Graduate Exhibition entitled 'Simulacrum' at No Vacancy Gallery in QV Melbourne...READ MORE

'Fever Dream' a musical theatre revue was performed by Year 11 Theatre Studies students in the NCAT auditorium this week. The performance was a compilation of fun, catchy and upbeat musical theatre ...READ MORE

A plaque noting the Australian Government’s Tree Planting Program to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It was unveiled on November 3,2022 by the Hon, Ged Kearney...READ MORE

Congratulations to all students, staff, volunteers and performers of this year’s NCAT Couchfest. After running smaller versions over the last two years, Couchfest was back with the biggest one yet....READ MORE

NCAT is a partner school of Banyule Nillumbik Tech School (BNTS) which provides extension activities and additional support for our NCAT students across a range of programs....READ MORE

We are delighted to be the recipient of the 2022 Age newspaper's School that Excel Award for the Northern Melbourne Region. The award recognises 10 schools, 5 government and 5 non-government schools... READ MORE

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