What’s going on at LTC?

• Welcome to the New School Year at Lake Tuggeranong College!

• Important Dates for Term 1

• Meet & Greet for LTC families

• Explore Student Support @ College Life

• The N.E.S.T – Nurturing and Empowering Students for Tomorrow

• Careers Expo – Unlock Your Future

• AST Trials

• LTC Library – Keys to Success

• Library Lovers Day

• LTC Staff’s Professional Learning

• Gratitude to Woolworths Tuggeranong: Weekly Fruit Donations Resume

• Student-free days in 2024

• New mobile phone policy for ACT public schools

• BSSS Exam Supervisors Needed

• Free parent and carer online safety (eSafety) information webinars

• Student Ambassador Program Push-Up Challenge

• Burns FC

• Invitation: Omnia Inclusive Afternoon Tea for Parents, Teachers, and Students

• Become a Homestay Host

• Menslink – Supporting Young Men in Canberra

• Telephone Parenting Counselling

• Future of Education Equity Fund

• PERKS Parenting Seminar: Disordered Eating and Body Image

• Blog information

Welcome to the New School Year at Lake Tuggeranong College!

Greetings, LTC community!

As we kick off another exciting academic year, we extend a warm welcome to all our returning students and a heartfelt greeting to those joining us for the first time. It’s time to embark on a journey filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences, where we strive to learn, thrive, and connect together as a community.

We encourage you to stay connected with us on social media, where we’ll be sharing highlights, important updates, and glimpses of life at LTC. Don’t forget to tag us using #LTC2024 to share your own moments and experiences throughout the year!

Once again, welcome to Lake Tuggeranong College, where we foster both minds and dreams.

Let’s make this year one to remember!

Important Dates for Term 1

Meet & Greet for LTC families

 Join us at LTC for our Meet & Greet event!  Let’s connect and build positive experiences together for our students.

 Date: Wednesday, February 14th
 Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
 Venue: Lake Tuggeranong College courtyard

Refreshments will be provided. See you there!

Explore Student Support @ College Life

Hey LTC Students! 

Student Support @ College Life: Check out the site for valuable resources and support. 

https://sites.google.com/…/studentsupportcollegelife/home

The N.E.S.T – Nurturing and Empowering Students for Tomorrow

The N.E.S.T is a room in the library where we host external services who can assist and support our students and their families.

See below for our schedule for Term 1. Please keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages for information on the services and any changes or additions.

Please note: YWCA Youth Engagement Team do not only support young women, they support all young people.

Careers Expo – Unlock Your Future

Discover Your Future at the Careers Expo!

Here’s what’s in store:

• Engage with employers and organisations to learn about their work and experiences.
• Explore graduate roles, internships, and vocational opportunities.
• Gain expert advice to enhance your application and stand out.
• Explore diverse career paths suited to your degree and skills.
• Connect with university graduates thriving in exciting roles.
• Access resources to prepare for your future career journey.
• Expand your professional network.

Join us on February 21, 2024, at the Lake Tuggeranong College Gym. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to shape your career path!

AST Trials

In Week 2, Year 11 tertiary students sat their first trial AST paper. The results from this, along with other information, will help inform teaching and learning for students this year.

The AST is an important component of a tertiary package and students at LTC gain familiarisation with the tests through trials and prep sessions over the next two years.

The Year 11s showed strong dedication to trying their best in this trial and should be commended for their efforts.

LTC Library – Keys to Success

Library Lovers Day

Happening annually on 14 February, 

Library Lovers Day is an opportunity to celebrate all the value that libraries bring to our society. 

Just pop in to the LTC library upstairs. We can help you with anything from Chromebooks to textbooks, tackling your assignments, exam prep and referencing.

LTC Staff’s Professional Learning

As we transitioned into 2024, our team at Lake Tuggeranong College was deeply engaged in professional learning endeavours. These sessions also provided valuable opportunities for our staff to exchange insights from our Professional Learning Communities.

Notably, we also participated in the All Colleges Conference 2024, where our educators delved into workshops focused on sharing innovative teaching strategies.

At LTC, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning is paramount. Stay tuned as we continue to navigate our professional development journey. 🌐📚🤝

Gratitude to Woolworths Tuggeranong: Weekly Fruit Donations Resume

Once again a huge THANK YOU to the team at Woolworths Tuggeranong who have generously agreed to donate two boxes of fruit, every week again this year. The fruit is made available for all students at our College Life help desk 🍎😀

Student-free days in 2024

In 2024, there will be 4 student-free days for ACT public schools. These are the first day of each
school term:

• Term 1, Monday 29 January 2024
• Term 2, Monday 29 April 2024
• Term 3, Monday 22 July 2024
• Term 4, Monday 14 October 2024.

We use student-free days for staff development, enabling us to plan in a student-free environment.
Student-free planning days have been expanded from 1 to 4 days from 2024 as part of our new
Teaching Staff Enterprise Agreement which prioritises better teacher workloads for educational
leadership, teaching and learning.

For all school term dates, visit the Term Dates page: https://www.education.act.gov.au/publicschool-life/term_dates_and_public_holidays

New mobile phone policy for ACT public schools

A new mobile phone policy for all ACT public schools starts this term – are you ready?

What does that mean for your young person?

For year 11 and 12 students, mobile phones and other personal communications devices must be silenced and put away during class time.

An exemption can be requested if a student needs their device for medical or other specific reasons. If you wish to apply for an exemption please speak with your school.

BSSS Exam Supervisors Needed

Free parent and carer online safety (eSafety) information webinars

The Online Safety Education team are committed to supporting school communities to develop their online safety skills and knowledge. The team aim to increase the number of safe and positive online experiences students have and reduce the number of online safety incidents that impact on learning environments.

There are multiple webinars running each term with both afternoon and evening times available that will help your family be more confident and safer online by:

· understanding online safety and risks young people face

· learning strategies to prevent and respond to online issues

· supporting your child to be safe online

· knowing where to go for further support.

Register for the Parent & Carer Online Safety Webinars – 2024 online at

https://bit.ly/2024_OnlineSafetyWebinar_RSVP

Student Ambassador Program Push-Up Challenge

The Push-Up Challenge is a unique and fun way for schools to encourage better mental health and wellbeing through connection, physical activity and education. Education is an important tool for breaking down the stigma and fostering open conversations about mental health.

The Student Ambassador Program 2024 is now open for applications for years 10- 12. Student Ambassadors lead school mates, teachers and their school community in The Push-Up Challenge – cheering them on to get fit, have fun and learn about mental health.

Get your school mates together to smash out a heap of push-ups (or alternative exercises) in June 2024 while learning more about mental health. You can even fundraise if you’re keen and make a big difference to supporting mental health services and programs.

Burns FC

Invitation: Omnia Inclusive Afternoon Tea for Parents, Teachers, and Students

Omnia Inclusive in Canberra are having a afternoon Tea, and would like to invite parents, teachers and students to come along and learn about Omnia and our NDIS supports designed specifically for young people with a NDIS plan to support them with their future Employment, Independent Living Skill and Social goals.

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.

Menslink – Supporting Young Men in Canberra

Menslink has provided free counselling to young guys throughout the Canberra region for 20+ years.

If your young guy is having a hard time, is anxious, uncertain or fearful of his future and could really use someone to talk to, get in touch!

Our wait times are relatively low so we’re ready to help when your young guy needs it.

We provide a welcoming and supportive environment for young guys to share their concerns and worries and we provide tips and strategies to get them through those tough times that many of them are facing right now.

Menslink Counselling sessions are completely confidential and are available to any young guy aged 10-25. There are no fees or charges, and no limits to the number of sessions. You don’t need a mental health plan and we are available during school terms and school holidays.

Do you think your young guy would really benefit from a counselling session? If so, have a chat with them and head to www.menslink.org.au, hit the ‘Get Help’ button, fill in the form and we’ll get back to you, generally the same or next business day.

If you need more info on how to have that chat with them, just email info@menslink.org.au or call 6287 2226 and we will send you some information.

Telephone Parenting Counselling

Parentline ACT is a not-for-profit organisation offering a free confidential telephone service for parents and families in the ACT and surrounding area. Calls are answered by workers who are professionally trained to help you with information and support.

Parentline ACT assists any person who wants information or someone to talk to about parenting. You may be a mothers, father, single parent, co-parent, step-parent, guardian, grandparent, godparent, friend, carer, service provider or another relative.

Immediate counselling and support over the telephone;

• Information on other services;
• Referral to other agencies;
• Ideas and resources about parenting.

We can also arrange to talk with community groups or organisations about parenting.

(02) 6287 3833

parentline@parentlineact.org.au

Future of Education Equity Fund

Applications are now open for the Future of Education Equity Fund for the 2024 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

PERKS Parenting Seminar: Disordered Eating and Body Image

PERKS Parenting Seminar focusing on disordered eating and body image concerns in teens and pre-teens.

Date & Time: Tuesday 27 February 2024 @ 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Location: Westfield Woden, Woden Community Service Hub (above the Commonwealth Bank)

To register for the seminar: PERKS Parenting Seminar: Disordered Eating and Body Image Tickets, Tue 27/02/2024 at 4:00 pm | Eventbrite

This free PERKS Parenting Seminar covers disordered eating and body image concerns. Would you like information on eating disorders and body image? Parents will be provided information on warning signs of Eating Disorders, how to support your young person and what services are available. Adjunct care is provided – please call Penny on 0478 39 8872 or email penny.stott@wcs.org.au to register.

Blog information

Do you have a positive story to share about our students, alumni, staff, or the wider college community?

We’re excited to showcase stories, photos, and artworks on our blog.

Please send your submissions to scott.montoyaval@ed.act.edu.au