What’s going on at LTC?

• Important Dates for Term 3

• USAF Band Inspires at LTC

• Creativity Shines at Book Week Parade

• Explore Stories in THRIVE: Online Magazine

• Students Take on the Alien Threat Escape Room

• Year 12 Construction Students Build Skills for the Future

• Students Lead the Charge for Global Literacy

• A Cultural Experience with Mona Lisa and Dante at LTC

• Year 11 Essential English Students Investigate Advertising at South.Point

• The NEST: Nurturing and Empowering Students for Tomorrow

• Explore Art and Literature at the LTC Library

• Syka Rocks the Battle of the Bands!

• White Card and Asbestos Training

• Drama Students Explore Movement with Balloons

• Introducing the New Parent Portal

• Online Safety – New Parent and Carer webinars and on-demand videos

• Future of Education Equity Fund

• Free Period Products Available at ACT Schools

• Explore Student Support @ College Life

• University of Canberra Creative Competition

• 2024 CIT School Engagement Events

• Gratitude to Woolworths Tuggeranong: Weekly Fruit Donations

• Cricket and Basketball Coaching Opportunities for Students

• Travelling to and from school – Bike and pedestrian safety    

• Become a Homestay Host

• Get ready for MyWay+

• School bus etiquette – Every trip is important, and so is the way we travel

• Learner Driver First Aid Program

• Menslink – Supporting Young Men in Canberra

• Parentline ACT

• Tuggeranong Repair Cafe

• Canberra Moon Festival

• Blog information

Important Dates for Term 3

USAF Band Inspires at LTC

The USAF Band of the Pacific – Hawaii performed a lunchtime concert at LTC, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of students. 🎶 After the concert, the band held a workshop with our music students, sharing their passion and expertise. This cultural exchange left a strong impact on everyone involved.

Creativity Shines at Book Week Parade

Our Book Week parade was a huge success! 🎉 Students and staff showcased their creativity with some fantastic costumes, all 📸 captured by Ella (Yr12).

Explore Stories in THRIVE: Online Magazine

THRIVE: Online Magazine features short stories by our talented LTC students. 📖
Explore their work here: https://shorturl.at/9bfoM.

Students Take on the Alien Threat Escape Room

As part of Science Week, students took on the Alien Threat Escape Room, where they solved puzzles and cracked codes to neutralise a breach at the Agency for the Study and Search of Extraterrestrials.

Year 12 Construction Students Build Skills for the Future

Our Year 12 Construction students are hard at work on their latest project! 🛠️🔨 The course emphasises hands-on skills and real-world applications, helping students develop practical capabilities and gain a solid understanding of the construction industry.

Students Lead the Charge for Global Literacy

This year, our students are at the forefront of raising funds for The World Literacy Foundation, aiming to build 5 libraries in Ugandan primary schools. With over 2,500 books set to reach children in need, the impact is significant. Special thanks to Kesiya and Abbie for their dedication to gathering donations. Join us in supporting this vital cause.

Learn more: World Literacy Foundation Book Week Fundraiser

A Cultural Experience with Mona Lisa and Dante at LTC

Our library recently hosted a unique cultural experience, thanks to the generous loan of two cardboard posters from the Embassy of Italy in Australia. The posters, featuring the Mona Lisa and Dante Alighieri, allowed students to place their faces within the cut-outs, becoming part of the iconic artwork and literary history.

To add to the experience, participants were required to recite a line from Dante’s works before taking their picture. A popular choice among students was the famous line, “All hope abandon, ye who enter here,” from The Divine Comedy.

This engaging activity brought art and literature to life, offering students a memorable and interactive way to connect with these Italian masterpieces.

Year 11 Essential English Students Investigate Advertising at South.Point

Our Year 11 Essential English students recently took their learning out of the classroom and into the real world, exploring the diverse range of advertisements at South.Point shopping centre. While examining the various ads on display, they gathered valuable insights for an advertising report, focusing on how these ads communicate and engage their audience.

One key observation was the strong emphasis on value for money, with many ads featuring facts, figures, and incentives. The students will be reflecting on why this strategy is so effective in today’s society.

The NEST: Nurturing and Empowering Students for Tomorrow

Located in Room 7003, downstairs from the library, The NEST is dedicated to supporting LTC students and their families.

Each week, we offer a wide range of services, including assistance with accessing the NDIS, Centrelink, and free legal advice. Check out the Term 3 schedule below to see what’s available.

Explore Art and Literature at the LTC Library

Our LTC library is currently a hub of creativity and knowledge! Students are invited to check out the impressive artworks created by their peers, displayed proudly within the library. Alongside these artistic expressions, we have book display tables set up, showcasing a wide range of books and resources that the library has to offer.

Whether you’re here to appreciate the art or discover your next great read, the library is the place to be! 🎨📚

Syka Rocks the Battle of the Bands!

LTC’s very own Syka rocked the Battle of the Bands at Tuggeranong Arts Centre! 🎸🎤 Check out these fantastic shots captured and edited by Ella (Yr12).

White Card and Asbestos Training

Drama Students Explore Movement with Balloons

In Drama, students are creatively engaging in movement work using balloons as a unique tool. The balloons guide them through the space and serve as a point of focus, allowing them to move in sync with the rhythm of the music. 🎈🎶

Introducing the New Parent Portal

Have you registered an account to access the Parent Portal? This term, we are introducing a new Parent Portal, a secure online platform used to share student information between you and your child’s teachers. You’ll be able to access a range of information and services about your child’s school life using the Parent Portal.

Get ahead by creating your ACT Digital Account now if you don’t have one already. Create an account and complete the level 2 ID verification by visiting: ACT Digital Account.To read more about the Parent Portal, head to our website: LTC Website.

Online Safety – New Parent and Carer webinars and on-demand videos

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

Free Period Products Available at ACT Schools

All ACT public schools are stocked with free period products so students can access them no matter their circumstances. This is part of the ACT Government’s commitment to ensuring students feel comfortable and confident within our schools.

Free period products are available at our school’s front office. Students can access them at any time by talking to our helpful front office staff.

Sanitary pads are available from the front offices of primary schools, while pads and tampons are available at the front offices of high schools and colleges.

Because menstruation is a fact of life, we believe free access to period products should be too.

To learn more about this equity initiative and other places where free period products are available, please visit: https://www.act.gov.au/community/women/free-period-products

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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

University of Canberra Creative Competition – submissions now open

Submissions for the 2024 University of Canberra (UC) Creative Competition are now open. This competition celebrates the creativity of year 11 and 12 students. Whether it is a school-related assignment or a personal project, students can submit their work for an opportunity to win a full year’s tuition, as well as semester study grants towards an Arts and Design degree at UC. Other prizes include mentoring sessions, merchandise from UC partners, and cash prizes. Each piece of work will be published in their competition gallery and open to voting for their annual People’s Choice Award. 

Submissions close Wednesday 25 September 2024. To find out more, or to submit a nomination visit the UC website or refer to the attached flyer.

2024 CIT School Engagement Events

In 2024, the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is offering a range of events, workshops, and practical activities to provide school students with opportunities to explore campus facilities and sample course offerings across different industry areas. The range of programs and activities enable students to explore or sample different fields of study and are designed to connect them with industry and provide practical skills for real world experience. These offerings include accredited and non-accredited courses for high school and college students aged 15 years and over.

Discover what’s on offer in the Schools Engagement Calendar or visit CIT for school students.

Gratitude to Woolworths Tuggeranong: Weekly Fruit Donations

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 🍎😀

Cricket and Basketball Coaching Opportunities for Students

Travelling to and from school – Bike and pedestrian safety      

The Ride or Walk to School (RWTS) and It’s Your Move Safe Cycle (IYMSC) programs are initiatives of the ACT Government, delivered by Transport and City Services Canberra. These programs provide all ACT schools with access to curriculum aligned resources to teach students how to cycle safely and independently to school to increase active travel rates and improve safety on our roads around schools. The program consists of teacher training (Safe Cycle) and resources, various supporting materials, parental engagement material and dedicated support from the program manager.

The School Safety Program also offers:

· access to free bike hire delivered to and from school to facilitate program delivery

· online teacher training programs

· interactive professional learning workshops for staff

· lesson plans and resource manuals

· program merchandise and active travel initiatives

· downloadable resources and materials

· dedicated support for program delivery and active travel events.

For more information, visit Transport Canberra City Services School programs.

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.

Get ready for MyWay+

MyWay+ is Transport Canberra’s next generation ticketing system that puts all public transport services in one place, MyWay+ will offer more ways to pay for public transport and introduce new digital platforms for journey planning and accessing real-time information.

With more ways to pay, you can choose what works best for you and your family!

The switchover to MyWay+ is expected later this year. Until then, students should continue to use their current MyWay card or a paper ticket from a ticket vending machine to pay for travel on Transport Canberra bus and light rail services. You can also:

• Ensure your child’s MyWay card is registered to protect the balance. Transport Canberra can only process refunds and transfer credits for registered MyWay cards.
• Sign up to Transport Canberra’s weekly e-news for regular updates.
• Connect with Transport Canberra on social media.

For more information on MyWay+ visit Transport Canberra – MyWay+.

School bus etiquette – Every trip is important, and so is the way we travel

It’s important for students to be kind and safe while riding on Transport Canberra buses. Here are some key rules for bus travel:

• Be polite and listen to the bus driver
• Give up your seat to someone who needs it more, like an elderly person, someone who is pregnant, or someone with a disability
• Look after the bus, don’t leave any rubbish, and hand in any lost items to the driver
• Avoid eating, drinking, and making loud noises on the bus.

Safety is our top priority. Talk through these tips to help your children know how to keep and stay safe:

• Signal the bus driver from the pavement and wait for the bus to drive away before crossing the road.
• Don’t walk in front of the bus, it’s dangerous.
• Bus stops are for waiting quietly and not for playing.
• When using phones or listening to music, be aware of your surroundings.
• Always use pedestrian crossings and to know that our drivers are there to help if needed.

Thank you for helping us make the journey safe and pleasant for everyone using the Transport Canberra buses.

For more information, visit the Transport Canberra City Services website and read Travel safely to school and Bus passenger information.

Learner Driver First Aid Program

Learner drivers who have held their learner licence for at least three months are encouraged to complete an approved learner driver first aid course. The ACT Government’s Learner Driver First Aid Program provides basic lifesaving first aid skills for learner drivers to assist people if they are involved in or come across a motor vehicle crash. Participants can claim 5 hours credit towards their required driving hours. More information can be found on the ACT Government City Services’ Learner and provisional driver safety webpage.

The webpage also provides information about the Safer Driver Course and the Vulnerable Road User Program which provide additional optional training for learner drivers to understand and develop safe driving behaviours and to safely share the road with other users. Completion of these courses can also count towards required driving hours for eligible learner drivers.

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 admin@menslink.org.au or call 6287 2226 and we will send you some information.

Parentline ACT

Parentline ACT offers free and confidential telephone counseling for parents and carers in the Australian Capital Territory. This service provides guidance and assistance on various parenting issues, ensuring you have the support you need with no appointment necessary. Parentline ACT is open on Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For support, call (02) 6287 3833.

Tuggeranong Repair Cafe

Held on the last Sunday of each month from February to November, 1-4 PM at 200 Clive Steele Ave, Monash. Bring your household items for repair and learn new skills with the help of skilled volunteers.

For more information, visit seechange.org.au.

Canberra Moon Festival

Get ready to enjoy the 2024 Canberra Moon Festival in the City Centre from 6 – 8 September! 

Highlights:
 20 food and drink stalls
 40+​ performances
 Beautiful lanterns
 Free activities and festival games
 Witness the attempt to break the world record for the longest noodle!

 Find the festival program here: https://www.canberramoonfestival.com.au/thin…/show-program

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