What’s going on at LTC?
- Relive the Glory: A Recap of the Last 2 Weeks at LTC! ✨
- Important Dates for Term 3
- 💜 Wear It Purple Day! 💜
- LTC Inclusion Expo
- Introducing Liz Williams, our Social Worker at LTC!
- Year 12 Tertiary Students undertake the AST
- Partnership between Stardust Day Care and LTC’s Early Childhood Class
- LTC’s Book Week Parade
- LTC Drama and Music Students Shine at Miss Peony!
- Red Frogs Visit LTC
- LTC Staff at EduTech Australia
- The NEST
- Directions Teen Clinic
- YWCA Youth Engagement Team
- PERKS Parenting Seminar
- Become a Homestay Host
- Applications for the 2024 Young Carer Bursary Program
- UC Creative Competition
- 2024 Australian Government School Leaver Program
- Parent & Carer Online Safety Webinars
- Telephone Parenting Counselling
- Future of Education Equity Fund
- Free Tennis Open Day
- 2024 Enrolments
- Blog information
Relive the Glory: A Recap of the Last 2 Weeks at LTC!
The past two weeks at Lake Tuggeranong College have been a whirlwind of activity, filled with exciting events and initiatives that have left a lasting impact on our community.
From celebrating diversity on Wear It Purple Day to our remarkable Book Week Parade and the empowering visit by Red Frogs Australia, it’s been a time of growth, learning, and unforgettable moments.
Let’s journey back and relive these highlights together!
💜 Wear It Purple Day! 💜
This year’s theme “Write your story” highlights the value of personal expression and individuality, empowering LGBTQIA+ individuals to share their experiences and contribute to greater acceptance.
Learn more at www.wearitpurple.org
LTC Inclusion Expo
🌟 Join us at the Inclusion Expo! 🌟
📅 Date: Thursday, 14th September
🕒 Time: 4.30 – 6.30pm
🏢 Location: Lake Tuggeranong College
Discover endless possibilities at our Expo focused on #Careers, #Pathways, and #SupportServices.
Connect with employers, agencies, and community support providers.
Explore diverse career options and gain insights into exciting pathways!
Introducing Liz Williams, our Social Worker at LTC!
Liz has been with us for over a month, and we’re excited for you to get to know her better.
Liz plays a crucial role in our College Life team, offering complex case management, extensive knowledge of community support services, counseling support for students and families, and even training expertise.
She’s here to support you on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Plus, Liz is incredibly friendly and approachable!
Don’t hesitate to say hello or reach out if you need assistance.
Year 12 Tertiary Students undertake the AST
Our Year 12 Tertiary students showcased their dedication and commitment by taking on the Australian Scaling Test (AST) on Tuesday and Wednesday of Week 8.
Our students embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, approaching it as a stepping stone toward their future aspirations.
At LTC, we’re immensely proud of our Year 12 Tertiary students for their unwavering dedication to their education and their pursuit of future success.
Partnership between Stardust Day Care and LTC’s Early Childhood Class
Every Friday, the children from Stardust Day Care visit LTC to engage with the Early Childhood Class in play-based learning.
This week Jes started the session with a beautiful reading of Alison Lester’s picture book, “Imagine.”
There was lots of discussion about favourite dinosaurs and identifying all the types of animals from the pages of this book.
Then, the little ones had the opportunity to engage in sensory play.
Tash ran a fun activity, experimenting with chalk colours; whilst Max, Sophie, Bronte, and Numpreem helped some of the pre-schoolers measure, pour, and mix homemade playdough.
LTC’s Book Week Parade
LTC came alive with literary enchantment during our Book Week parade! Students and staff transported us into the enchanting worlds of their favourite characters from cherished stories.
Thank you to everyone who participated and made this year’s LTC Book Week parade a magical experience. 🌟📚
LTC Drama and Music Students Shine at Miss Peony!
Lake Tuggeranong Drama and Music students had a blast at Miss Peony at the Canberra Theatre Centre!
The Belvoir Production, written by Michelle Law, is a light-hearted show, based around a Beauty Pageant to find 2023’s Miss Peony for Australia.
The characters were larger than life, and Sabrina – a Chinese-born Australian with thick Aussie accent and warm-hearted take on everything from BO to noodles – was a favourite with our group.
The pop music, in both Chinese and English, combined with the lighting and effects, brought everyone into the upbeat atmosphere.
We clapped along with the chorus as the actors came out for their curtain call.
Altogether, this was a day full of fun and a fabulous theatre experience.
Red Frogs Visit LTC
A big thank you to Red Frogs for their impactful presentation to our Yr 11 and Yr 12 TRaC classes!
Their program equips and empowers students to make positive life choices and be agents of change within their culture.
LTC Staff at EduTech Australia
LTC staff had an enriching time at EduTech Australia, Australia’s largest education event.
With a diverse array of conferences, seminars, and valuable networking opportunities, our team had an insightful and inspiring time and look forward to bringing the knowledge and inspiration gained from EduTech back to our LTC community.
The NEST
Directions Teen Clinic
YWCA Youth Engagement Team
PERKS Parenting Seminar
Is your teenager or pre-teen on the spectrum?
The Marymead CatholicCare Autism Centre will be running a seminar on parenting an adolescent on the spectrum and how that intersects with mental health.
Parents will be provided with information, practical tips and tricks on navigating this space.
Seats are limited- you can book your spot via below link.
Become a Homestay Host
Are you interested in broadening your family’s cultural experiences and forming lifelong friendships?
The ACT Education Directorate is seeking Homestay hosts for international students planning to study at an ACT public high school or college.
By becoming a Homestay host, you’ll not only provide a room and meals, but you’ll also welcome a young person into your family and support their growth as they gain new perspectives, confidence, English fluency, and academic and essential life skills.
International students participating in the Homestay program are aged 16 years or above. If you have the time to support a student’s social wellbeing and academic endeavours, and have an interest in other cultures, we would love to hear from you.
A weekly payment will be provided to help cover the costs of living expenses.
Find out more at bit.ly/HomestayCanberra or email ieu@act.gov.au, or call 02 6205 9194.
Applications for the 2024 Young Carer Bursary Program
The Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers to continue with their education and reduce their need to undertake paid work at the same time as their study and caring duties.
The program offers 1,592 bursaries of $3,768 each year to assist with education needs and resources.
Young carers must apply each year to be assessed for a bursary. It makes no difference if you complete your application on the first day or the final day because all Applications will go to the Independent Assessment Panel for review after the closing date on 12 September 2023.
Please note this process can take up to 16 weeks. You will be notified of the panel decision after the review process has been completed.
Click here for more info: https://youngcarersnetwork.com.au/bursary/young-carer-bursary/
UC Creative Competition
The UC Creative Competition celebrates the creativity of Year 11 and 12 students from the ACT, NSW and QLD. Participating students stand a chance to win a full year’s tuition and semester study grants towards an Arts and Design degree at UC, and cash prizes for each competition category. Each work will be published in our competition gallery and open to voting for our annual People’s Choice Award.
Submissions to this competition can be used to form part of the participating student’s portfolio to gain entry into any of the Faculty of Arts and Design degrees.
All Year 11 and 12 students are invited to submit their best creative work – which could be a school-based project or their own personal work – for the chance to win study grants towards a Faculty of Arts and Design degree, as well as a range of Adobe products and cash prizes!
Click here for more info: https://www.canberra.edu.au/uccreativecompetition
2024 Australian Government School Leaver Program
Finishing Year 12 and looking to get head start on your career?
The 2024 Australian Government School Leaver Program is a 12-month career development program. It’s a full-time job with a competitive salary, paid holidays and superannuation.
You’ll build your skills on the job at one of the many Australian Government departments and agencies participating in the 2024 program. And if you find you love the meaningful work, you can stay on and continue your career in the Australian Public Service (APS).
The program builds on the success of the Department of Finance’s Career Starter Program and the APS HR Profession’s Human Resources (HR) School Leaver Program that you may have heard about in previous years.
Click here to apply: https://www.finance.gov.au/publications/information-sheet/school-leaver-program
Parent & Carer Online Safety Webinars
RSVP for ACT Education’s eSafety webinars here: bit.ly/3TyRaZx
Telephone Parenting Counselling
Future of Education Equity Fund
Applications are now open for the Future of Education Equity Fund for the 2023 school year. Providing yearly one-off payments to low-income Canberra families with students from Preschool to Year 12 level, and independent students, the Fund helps cover costs associated with schooling. Check your eligibility now!
Apply online at https://bit.ly/3SH0cUr
Free Tennis Open Day
2024 Enrolments
It’s not too late to enrol your child or young person at LTC. Enrolments remain open throughout the year, so apply online now to receive an offer of place for the 2024 school year.
Blog information
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Here at the blog, we are happy to publish stories, photos and artworks.
Please submit your material to scott.montoyaval@ed.act.edu.au
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