The Geelong College
Newtown VIC, Barwon-South Western
The Geelong College is a Coeducation combined school, serving years ELC-12. The uniform is compulsory and enforced. The Geelong College is located in VIC, Barwon-South Western region. The Geelong College is 1 of 16 independent schools in the Newtown area.
Key Facts
School uniform

The uniform is compulsory
Gender in depth

Female: 43.3%
Male: 56.7%
Other Requirements
Boarding school
Offers IB
Accepts international students
Offers VCE VM
Offers VET
Our Curriculum
Subjects Overview

Math classes: streamed
English classes: mixed
LOTE taught:
Chinese, French, Latin
Senior secondary subjects overview

47 VCE level 3/4 studies
266 VCE students
Senior secondary programs overview

15 VET program(s) available
36 VET students
How our students performed in Year 12
Academic Results
Scores of 40+: 15%
Median Score: 33
Satisfactory completions of VCE: 100%
Satisfactory completions of VET: 100%
Activities & Support Staff

Accelerated learning (3)
- Advanced Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme
- Enrichment Program
- Mathematics Enhancement

Activities (219)

Academic Assistance/Student Support
- 1:1 Notebooks Year 7 -12
- Buddies
- Buddy Programs
- Conflict Resolution
- Creative Writing
- English Language Program
- Homework Support
- House Activities
- Learning To Learn
- Peer Support
- Personal Development
- Physical Development
- Study Skills
- Transition Programs
- Tutor Group
- V.C.E. Tutoring
- Year 9 Out Of Class Program

Art/Performance/Drama
- Annual Art Show
- Art Exhibition
- Art Festival
- Art Prize
- Art Production
- Art/Technology Exhibition
- Artist In Residence
- Arts Show
- Ceramics
- Crafts
- Dance
- Dance Performance Seasons
- Dance Performances
- Dancing
- Drama
- Drama Performances
- Drama Production
- Drama Productions
- Friends Of Music
- Junior Drama
- Modern Dance
- Music concerts
- Painting
- Performing Arts and Theatre projects
- Performing Arts Program
- Photography
- Plays
- Poetry
- Public Speaking
- School Dance
- Stage Crew
- Stage Lighting
- Studio Arts
- Technical Crew
- Textiles
- Theatre Production
- Top Arts
- Top Designs
- Visual Art and Design Exhibitions
- Visual Communication and Design
- Visual/Performing Arts Groups

Awards
- Academic Honours Awards
- Awards Evening
- Awards Night
- Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award
- Bronze Medallion
- Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
- General Excellence
- Innovation And Excellence
- Pierre De Coubertin Award
- Silver Duke Of Edinburgh Award

Career Development
- Captains
- Careers Expo
- Careers Speakers
- Future Leaders Program
- House Captains
- Leadership
- Leadership Activities
- Leadership Development
- Leadership Program
- Leadership Training
- Mentor Program
- Peer Leadership
- Student Leadership
- Student Leadership Program
- Student Representative Council
- University Of Melbourne Mentor Program
- Work Experience

Competitions
- Academic Competitions
- Art Competitions
- F1 Challenge
- Interschool Competitions
- Mathematics Competition
- Science Competitions
- Writing Competitions

Cultural/Indigenous
- Aboriginal Reconciliation
- Cambodian Service Project
- Central Australia Immersion Trip
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Cultural Activities
- Cultural And Language Overseas Tours
- Cultural Enrichment Program
- European Tour
- Indigenous Awareness
- International Student Program
- International Tour
- International Tours
- Language Competitions
- Multicultural Awareness
- Multicultural Events
- Multimedia Arts

Events
- Ball
- Debating Club
- Education Expo
- Exhibitions
- Formal Ball
- Information Evenings
- International Women's Day
- Memorial Service
- Presentation Evening
- Reading Workshop
- School Fair
- School Formals
- Senior Formal
- Senior Social
- Speech Night
- Valedictory Dinner
- Year 10 Social
- Year 12 Farewell
- Year 12 Graduation

Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- College Camps
- Cross Country
- Cultural Tours
- Excursions
- International Student Exchange
- International Trips
- International Trips: Malaysia, New Zealand
- Interschool And Overseas Sports Camps And Tours
- Language International Trips
- Music Camp
- National And International Sporting Trips
- Outreach Tour
- Overseas Study Tours
- Overseas Tour
- Retreats
- School Camps
- Study Exchange
- Study Tours
- Year 7-10 Camps
- Year Level Camps
Extracurricular
- After School Homework Assistance Program

Spiritual/Religious
- Chapel
- Chaplaincy Program
- P-6 Christian Religious Education
- Religious Education Teaching
- Year Level Retreats

Sport, Leisure and Health
- Aquatic and Gym Facilities
- Aquatic Facilities
- Athletics Carnival
- Australian School Snowsport Club
- Cross country carnival
- Gym Facilities
- Head Coaches For Sport
- House Sport Program
- Immersions
- Interschool Sports
- Interstate And Overseas Sports Camps And Tours
- Jump Rope For Heart
- Overseas Sporting Tours
- Overseas Sports Tours
- RUOK Day
- Saturday Morning sport – range of sports
- Sporting Clubs
- Sports First Aid
- Swimming Carnival
- Tennis Squad

Technology
- 3D Animation
- 3D Printing
- Coding
- Computer Gaming Design
- Computing Competitions
- Digital Sequencing And Recording
- Film And Television Production
- Filmmaking
- It-Robotics
- Movie Making
- Multi Media Production
- Robotics
- Technology Committee
- Video And Film Making
- Video Production/Media
- Web Page Design

Vocational programs
- Bike Education
- Careers Education Program
- Design And Technology (Wood, Metals, Plastic)
- Digging Patch (Horticulture Program)
- Driver Education
- Elective & Project-Based Learning
- Extensive Education Outdoors Program
- Fashion
- Hands On Learning Program
- Outdoor Education
- Silver Smithing
- Sport & Recreation
- Vegetable Garden
- VET Program
- Woodwork

Volunteering/community service
- Blood Bank Donor Program
- Community Awareness Programs
- Community Education Program
- Community Involvement Program
- Community Service
- Environmental Action Group
- Fundraising
- Outreach
- Outward Bound
- Prefects
- Social Evenings
- SRC
- SRC Fundraising Activities
- Work In Communities

Extra-curricular (21)
- Adventure Activities
- Anzac Day
- Before And After School Program
- Boarders' Activity Program
- Choir
- Co-Curricular Program
- Community Partnership Programs
- Debating
- Duke of Edinborough
- Equestrian Team
- Gender Equity Group
- Holiday Program
- Instrumental Ensembles
- Magazine Committee
- Meditation
- Politics
- Remembrance Day
- School production
- Student Exchange
- Surfing
- Yoga

Music (82)
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Brass ensemble
- Chamber group
- Chamber music
- Chamber music ensembles
- Chamber orchestra
- Choral ensemble
- Clarinet ensemble
- Concert orchestra
- Contemporary music group
- Ensemble
- Flute ensemble
- Guitar ensemble
- Instrumental ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Large ensembles and orchestra
- Orchestra
- Percussion ensemble
- Performance Ensembles
- Quartets
- Quintets
- Rock
- Senior Vocal Ensemble
- Stage band
- String ensemble
- String orchestras
- Symphony orchestra
- Wind Band
- Wind ensemble
- Woodwind ensemble
Concert/Performance
- Concert
- Local eisteddfod
- Music eisteddfod
- Music productions
- Musical competitions
- Performance
- Production
- School musicals
- Soiree
Instrument
- Bass guitar
- Bassoon
- Brass
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Double Bass
- Drum
- Drum kit
- Electric bass
- Euphoniuim
- Flute
- French Horn
- Guitar
- Instrument
- Keyboard
- Oboe
- Percussion
- Piano
- Pipe organ
- Saxophone
- String
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Tuba
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice
- Wind
- Woodwind
Music program
- Year 5 Instrument Immersion program - brass, woodwind, strings, percussion
Music theory
- Music composition
- Music lessons
- Music technology
- Music theory
- Music theory lessons
- Music tuition of range of instruments including voice and Music Theory
- Sound recording studio
- VCAA VET music
- Vet music industry skills
Vocal
- A capella singers
- Choirs
- Vocal
- Vocal Tuition

Sports (42)

Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball

Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Tennis

Equine sports
- Equestrian activities
- Horse riding

Fitness
- Circuits
- Fitness classes
- General exercise

Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Soccer

Martial arts
- Fencing

Movement
- Strength & Conditioning

Orienteering
- Orienteering

Other sports
- After schools sports program
- AGSV and APS Sporting Competitions

Running
- Cross country running
- Running (for exercise)

Snow sports
- Cross country skiing
- Ice or snow sport (other)
- Snow boarding
- Snow skiing

Target sports
- Clay shooting
- Golf
- Shooting sport (other)
- Target shooting

Track and field
- Athletics
- Javelin

Walking
- Bush walking

Water sports
- Diving
- Platform diving
- Rowing
- Springboard diving
- Surf lifesaving
- Swimming
- Water polo

Weight training
- Gym classes
- Gym workouts
- Weight training

Support Staff (128)
Academic support
- Art Support
- Boarding House Tutors
- Classroom Support
- Deputy Principals
- EAL Coordinator
- Education Support Teachers
- Individual Learning Mentors
- Laboratory Assistant
- Laboratory Technician
- Learning Enhancement Coordinator
- Learning Enrichment Mentor
- Learning Leader
- Learning Support Teacher
- Librarian
- Library Support
- Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Yr 7
- Literacy Aide
- Literacy And Numeracy Coordinator
- Literacy And Numeracy Specialist
- Literacy Leader
- Literacy Support
- Numeracy Leader
- Numeracy Support
- Reading Recovery Teacher
- Teacher Aid
- Teacher Librarian
- Teaching Support For Gifted Students
- Tutoring
- VCE Coordinator
- Visual Arts Support
- Wood And Metals Technology Support
- Year Level Coordinators
- Year Level Leaders
Administrative staff
- Activities Coordinator
- Administrative Support/Finance
- After School Carer
- Before And After School Care Teacher
- Business Manager
- Early Learning Carer
- Education-Assesors And Trainers
- Educational Leader
- Facilities Manager
- Foundation Manager
- Groundsman
- House Coordinator
- House System
- Maintenance Staff
- Marketing & Communications Administrator
- Middle Years Coordinator
- NET/VCE Coordinator
- Transport Coordinator
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Careers Advisor
- Development Officer
- Extension And Enrichment Program Staff
- Mentor
- Uniform Shop
- VET Coordinators
- VET/Pathways Coordinator
- VET/VCE Coordinator
- Year 7 & 8 Learning Mentors
Health
- Canteen Manager
- Doctor
- First Aid Officer
- Health And Safety Officer
- Nurse
- Occupational Health And Safety Officer
- Sport Coordinator
- Sport Support Staff
- Sports Coordinator
- Staff/Student Health And Fitness Coordinator
International student support
- Chinese Teacher Aides
- ESL Support Teacher/School Officer
- Indigenous Support
- Integration/Special Education Teacher
- International Programs Coordinator
- International Student Coordinator
- Overseas Exchange Coordinator
IT
- Audio Visual Technician
- AV/IT Technician
- Computer Manager
- Computer Technician
- E-Learning Coordinator
- ICT Coordinator
- ICT Support Manager
- ICT Technician
- Information Technology Support
- IT department
- IT Technician
- Laptop Technician
- Library Technician
- Science Technician
- Technology And Art Technicians
- Web Design Staff
Social support
- Community Service Coordinator
Specialist support
- Art Teacher
- Art Technician
- Choir And Voice Production Teacher
- Choir and Voice Teacher
- Dance Performance Coordinator
- Debating & Public Speaking Coordinator
- Director Of Music
- Drama Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Materials And Technology Assistants
- Music Ensemble Leader
- Outdoor Education Specialists
- Performing Arts Technician
- Public Speaking Coordinator
- Special Needs Coordinator
- Specialist Coaching
- Specialist Literacy Staff
- Specialist Teachers
Wellbeing
- Buddy System
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Counsellor
- Counsellors
- Pastoral Care
- Psychologist
- School Counsellors
- Social Worker
- Student Counsellor
- Student Welfare Coordinator
- Student Welfare Counsellors
- Student Well-Being Director
- Well-being Coordinator
- Advanced Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme
- Enrichment Program
- Mathematics Enhancement

Academic Assistance/Student Support
- 1:1 Notebooks Year 7 -12
- Buddies
- Buddy Programs
- Conflict Resolution
- Creative Writing
- English Language Program
- Homework Support
- House Activities
- Learning To Learn
- Peer Support
- Personal Development
- Physical Development
- Study Skills
- Transition Programs
- Tutor Group
- V.C.E. Tutoring
- Year 9 Out Of Class Program

Art/Performance/Drama
- Annual Art Show
- Art Exhibition
- Art Festival
- Art Prize
- Art Production
- Art/Technology Exhibition
- Artist In Residence
- Arts Show
- Ceramics
- Crafts
- Dance
- Dance Performance Seasons
- Dance Performances
- Dancing
- Drama
- Drama Performances
- Drama Production
- Drama Productions
- Friends Of Music
- Junior Drama
- Modern Dance
- Music concerts
- Painting
- Performing Arts and Theatre projects
- Performing Arts Program
- Photography
- Plays
- Poetry
- Public Speaking
- School Dance
- Stage Crew
- Stage Lighting
- Studio Arts
- Technical Crew
- Textiles
- Theatre Production
- Top Arts
- Top Designs
- Visual Art and Design Exhibitions
- Visual Communication and Design
- Visual/Performing Arts Groups

Awards
- Academic Honours Awards
- Awards Evening
- Awards Night
- Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award
- Bronze Medallion
- Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
- General Excellence
- Innovation And Excellence
- Pierre De Coubertin Award
- Silver Duke Of Edinburgh Award

Career Development
- Captains
- Careers Expo
- Careers Speakers
- Future Leaders Program
- House Captains
- Leadership
- Leadership Activities
- Leadership Development
- Leadership Program
- Leadership Training
- Mentor Program
- Peer Leadership
- Student Leadership
- Student Leadership Program
- Student Representative Council
- University Of Melbourne Mentor Program
- Work Experience

Competitions
- Academic Competitions
- Art Competitions
- F1 Challenge
- Interschool Competitions
- Mathematics Competition
- Science Competitions
- Writing Competitions

Cultural/Indigenous
- Aboriginal Reconciliation
- Cambodian Service Project
- Central Australia Immersion Trip
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Cultural Activities
- Cultural And Language Overseas Tours
- Cultural Enrichment Program
- European Tour
- Indigenous Awareness
- International Student Program
- International Tour
- International Tours
- Language Competitions
- Multicultural Awareness
- Multicultural Events
- Multimedia Arts

Events
- Ball
- Debating Club
- Education Expo
- Exhibitions
- Formal Ball
- Information Evenings
- International Women's Day
- Memorial Service
- Presentation Evening
- Reading Workshop
- School Fair
- School Formals
- Senior Formal
- Senior Social
- Speech Night
- Valedictory Dinner
- Year 10 Social
- Year 12 Farewell
- Year 12 Graduation

Excursions/Exchanges/Camps
- Camps
- College Camps
- Cross Country
- Cultural Tours
- Excursions
- International Student Exchange
- International Trips
- International Trips: Malaysia, New Zealand
- Interschool And Overseas Sports Camps And Tours
- Language International Trips
- Music Camp
- National And International Sporting Trips
- Outreach Tour
- Overseas Study Tours
- Overseas Tour
- Retreats
- School Camps
- Study Exchange
- Study Tours
- Year 7-10 Camps
- Year Level Camps
Extracurricular
- After School Homework Assistance Program

Spiritual/Religious
- Chapel
- Chaplaincy Program
- P-6 Christian Religious Education
- Religious Education Teaching
- Year Level Retreats

Sport, Leisure and Health
- Aquatic and Gym Facilities
- Aquatic Facilities
- Athletics Carnival
- Australian School Snowsport Club
- Cross country carnival
- Gym Facilities
- Head Coaches For Sport
- House Sport Program
- Immersions
- Interschool Sports
- Interstate And Overseas Sports Camps And Tours
- Jump Rope For Heart
- Overseas Sporting Tours
- Overseas Sports Tours
- RUOK Day
- Saturday Morning sport – range of sports
- Sporting Clubs
- Sports First Aid
- Swimming Carnival
- Tennis Squad

Technology
- 3D Animation
- 3D Printing
- Coding
- Computer Gaming Design
- Computing Competitions
- Digital Sequencing And Recording
- Film And Television Production
- Filmmaking
- It-Robotics
- Movie Making
- Multi Media Production
- Robotics
- Technology Committee
- Video And Film Making
- Video Production/Media
- Web Page Design

Vocational programs
- Bike Education
- Careers Education Program
- Design And Technology (Wood, Metals, Plastic)
- Digging Patch (Horticulture Program)
- Driver Education
- Elective & Project-Based Learning
- Extensive Education Outdoors Program
- Fashion
- Hands On Learning Program
- Outdoor Education
- Silver Smithing
- Sport & Recreation
- Vegetable Garden
- VET Program
- Woodwork

Volunteering/community service
- Blood Bank Donor Program
- Community Awareness Programs
- Community Education Program
- Community Involvement Program
- Community Service
- Environmental Action Group
- Fundraising
- Outreach
- Outward Bound
- Prefects
- Social Evenings
- SRC
- SRC Fundraising Activities
- Work In Communities
- Adventure Activities
- Anzac Day
- Before And After School Program
- Boarders' Activity Program
- Choir
- Co-Curricular Program
- Community Partnership Programs
- Debating
- Duke of Edinborough
- Equestrian Team
- Gender Equity Group
- Holiday Program
- Instrumental Ensembles
- Magazine Committee
- Meditation
- Politics
- Remembrance Day
- School production
- Student Exchange
- Surfing
- Yoga
Band/Ensemble
- Bands
- Brass ensemble
- Chamber group
- Chamber music
- Chamber music ensembles
- Chamber orchestra
- Choral ensemble
- Clarinet ensemble
- Concert orchestra
- Contemporary music group
- Ensemble
- Flute ensemble
- Guitar ensemble
- Instrumental ensemble
- Jazz Ensemble
- Large ensembles and orchestra
- Orchestra
- Percussion ensemble
- Performance Ensembles
- Quartets
- Quintets
- Rock
- Senior Vocal Ensemble
- Stage band
- String ensemble
- String orchestras
- Symphony orchestra
- Wind Band
- Wind ensemble
- Woodwind ensemble
Concert/Performance
- Concert
- Local eisteddfod
- Music eisteddfod
- Music productions
- Musical competitions
- Performance
- Production
- School musicals
- Soiree
Instrument
- Bass guitar
- Bassoon
- Brass
- Cello
- Clarinet
- Double Bass
- Drum
- Drum kit
- Electric bass
- Euphoniuim
- Flute
- French Horn
- Guitar
- Instrument
- Keyboard
- Oboe
- Percussion
- Piano
- Pipe organ
- Saxophone
- String
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Tuba
- Viola
- Violin
- Voice
- Wind
- Woodwind
Music program
- Year 5 Instrument Immersion program - brass, woodwind, strings, percussion
Music theory
- Music composition
- Music lessons
- Music technology
- Music theory
- Music theory lessons
- Music tuition of range of instruments including voice and Music Theory
- Sound recording studio
- VCAA VET music
- Vet music industry skills
Vocal
- A capella singers
- Choirs
- Vocal
- Vocal Tuition

Ball sports
- Basketball
- Netball

Bat, stick and racquet
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Softball
- Tennis

Equine sports
- Equestrian activities
- Horse riding

Fitness
- Circuits
- Fitness classes
- General exercise

Football
- Australian Rules Football
- Soccer

Martial arts
- Fencing

Movement
- Strength & Conditioning

Orienteering
- Orienteering

Other sports
- After schools sports program
- AGSV and APS Sporting Competitions

Running
- Cross country running
- Running (for exercise)

Snow sports
- Cross country skiing
- Ice or snow sport (other)
- Snow boarding
- Snow skiing

Target sports
- Clay shooting
- Golf
- Shooting sport (other)
- Target shooting

Track and field
- Athletics
- Javelin

Walking
- Bush walking

Water sports
- Diving
- Platform diving
- Rowing
- Springboard diving
- Surf lifesaving
- Swimming
- Water polo

Weight training
- Gym classes
- Gym workouts
- Weight training
Academic support
- Art Support
- Boarding House Tutors
- Classroom Support
- Deputy Principals
- EAL Coordinator
- Education Support Teachers
- Individual Learning Mentors
- Laboratory Assistant
- Laboratory Technician
- Learning Enhancement Coordinator
- Learning Enrichment Mentor
- Learning Leader
- Learning Support Teacher
- Librarian
- Library Support
- Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Yr 7
- Literacy Aide
- Literacy And Numeracy Coordinator
- Literacy And Numeracy Specialist
- Literacy Leader
- Literacy Support
- Numeracy Leader
- Numeracy Support
- Reading Recovery Teacher
- Teacher Aid
- Teacher Librarian
- Teaching Support For Gifted Students
- Tutoring
- VCE Coordinator
- Visual Arts Support
- Wood And Metals Technology Support
- Year Level Coordinators
- Year Level Leaders
Administrative staff
- Activities Coordinator
- Administrative Support/Finance
- After School Carer
- Before And After School Care Teacher
- Business Manager
- Early Learning Carer
- Education-Assesors And Trainers
- Educational Leader
- Facilities Manager
- Foundation Manager
- Groundsman
- House Coordinator
- House System
- Maintenance Staff
- Marketing & Communications Administrator
- Middle Years Coordinator
- NET/VCE Coordinator
- Transport Coordinator
Career guidance
- Career Teacher
- Careers Advisor
- Development Officer
- Extension And Enrichment Program Staff
- Mentor
- Uniform Shop
- VET Coordinators
- VET/Pathways Coordinator
- VET/VCE Coordinator
- Year 7 & 8 Learning Mentors
Health
- Canteen Manager
- Doctor
- First Aid Officer
- Health And Safety Officer
- Nurse
- Occupational Health And Safety Officer
- Sport Coordinator
- Sport Support Staff
- Sports Coordinator
- Staff/Student Health And Fitness Coordinator
International student support
- Chinese Teacher Aides
- ESL Support Teacher/School Officer
- Indigenous Support
- Integration/Special Education Teacher
- International Programs Coordinator
- International Student Coordinator
- Overseas Exchange Coordinator
IT
- Audio Visual Technician
- AV/IT Technician
- Computer Manager
- Computer Technician
- E-Learning Coordinator
- ICT Coordinator
- ICT Support Manager
- ICT Technician
- Information Technology Support
- IT department
- IT Technician
- Laptop Technician
- Library Technician
- Science Technician
- Technology And Art Technicians
- Web Design Staff
Social support
- Community Service Coordinator
Specialist support
- Art Teacher
- Art Technician
- Choir And Voice Production Teacher
- Choir and Voice Teacher
- Dance Performance Coordinator
- Debating & Public Speaking Coordinator
- Director Of Music
- Drama Coordinator
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Materials And Technology Assistants
- Music Ensemble Leader
- Outdoor Education Specialists
- Performing Arts Technician
- Public Speaking Coordinator
- Special Needs Coordinator
- Specialist Coaching
- Specialist Literacy Staff
- Specialist Teachers
Wellbeing
- Buddy System
- Careers Counsellor
- Chaplain
- Chaplain/Religious Advisor
- Counsellor
- Counsellors
- Pastoral Care
- Psychologist
- School Counsellors
- Social Worker
- Student Counsellor
- Student Welfare Coordinator
- Student Welfare Counsellors
- Student Well-Being Director
- Well-being Coordinator
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Principal: Dr Peter Miller
Addresses:
Minerva Rd Newtown Victoria 3220
399 Aberdeen St Newtown Victoria 3220
Talbot St Newtown Victoria 3220
Tel: (03) 5226 3111
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