October 2024

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What’s going on at LTC?

  • Important Dates for Term 4
  • Stellar Dance Showcase Performance
  • Halloween Spirit Takes Over LTC!
  • Year 11 Art Student Excels in UC Creative Competition
  • Come & Try Rowing at LTRC!
  • Chinese Class Shines at Chinese Gala Day
  • Celebrating the Launch of Rachel Head’s Children’s Book
  • Inspiring Presentation from Melissa McGuiness and YOU CHOOSE
  • Year 11 and 12 Drama Showcase: Interiors
  • The NEST: Nurturing and Empowering Students for Tomorrow
  • Student-Built Barbecue in Action
  • End of year leavers notice
  • Introducing the New Parent Portal
  • Trivia Night Success for Year 12 Formal Fundraiser
  • Online Safety – Term 4 Parent and Carer Webinars and On-Demand Videos
  • Explore Stories in THRIVE: Online Magazine
  • Young Carer Bursary applications are now open!
  • Future of Education Equity Fund
  • Free Period Products Available at ACT Schools
  • Explore Student Support @ College Life
  • Gratitude to Woolworths Tuggeranong: Weekly Fruit Donations
  • Cricket and Basketball Coaching Opportunities for Students
  • Spring is here, and so is Ride Safely to School Week!
  • 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
  • Blog information

Important Dates for Term 4

Stellar Dance Showcase Performance

Our Dance students, joined by talented extras from TRaC-X, gave an unforgettable performance at Erindale College’s Dance Showcase. Their talent and dedication shone through in both pieces, making LTC proud.

Catch them again at the Youth Dance Festival on Thursday, 7 November, at The Canberra Theatre. Tickets are available here.

Halloween Spirit Takes Over LTC!

Halloween spirit is alive and well at LTC! Students and staff enjoyed dressing up and indulging in spooky treats at the café, bringing fun and festivity to campus.

In the library, our Halloween book display is stocked with eerie reads to keep the thrill going—perfect for getting everyone into the spooky season!

Year 11 Art Student Excels in UC Creative Competition

One of our talented Year 11 art students, Annaleise Van Ewyk, has entered her stunning pastel drawing into the University of Canberra’s Creative Competition! We encourage everyone in the school community to show their support for Annaleise’s work by casting a vote.

Vote here: UC Creative Competition – Annaleise’s Entry

🚣‍♂️ Come & Try Rowing at LTRC! 🚣‍♀️

Friday, 22nd November, 4:15-6:15pm

Join us at the Lake Tuggeranong Rowing Club for an exciting afternoon of fun, fitness, and team-building with Coach Marci Oringo-Vos!

This event is open to students (18 and under) from Southside secondary schools to try rowing, boost confidence, and connect with peers.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMqqKmU6MlD88WLiTc2Hd63DUkFZ3yVI6SY3aFF2Mspo-Nrw/viewform

Chinese Class Shines at Chinese Gala Day

Our Chinese class students enjoyed a fantastic experience at the Chinese Gala Day held at Brindabella Christian College. Dressed in beautiful traditional Chinese attire, they captivated the crowd with a poem recitation that received enthusiastic applause. Students also participated in lantern-making activities and enjoyed performances, including traditional Chinese dances, songs, and a costume show. It was a memorable and enriching cultural experience for all involved.

Celebrating the Launch of Rachel Head’s Children’s Book

LTC proudly celebrates our teacher Rachel Head (known as ‘Rooney’) on the launch of her new children’s book, When I Sleep I Dream of Australian Birds (2024)! Through captivating prose and beautiful illustrations, the book invites young readers to explore Australia’s vibrant birdlife.

The October 12th launch was a fantastic event, attended by over 40 guests who enjoyed a sun-filled day with face painting, cupcakes, and even some puppy visitors. Congratulations, Rooney, on this inspiring achievement!

Inspiring Presentation from Melissa McGuiness and YOU CHOOSE

Melissa McGuiness from YOU CHOOSE presented an impactful session to our students, sharing insights from the award-winning Australian Road Safety program for schools. Melissa, named Gold Coast Woman of the Year in 2020 and runner-up for Queensland Australian of the Year in both 2021 and 2022, offered invaluable messages about making safe choices on the road.

We encourage students and families to support YOU CHOOSE by following their social media pages on Instagram and Facebook. Students seeking further support are encouraged to reach out to their Year Co and College Life staff.

Year 11 and 12 Drama Showcase: Interiors

Our Year 11 and 12 Drama students presented an impressive showcase, Interiors, featuring scenes from well-known plays and musicals, including Chicago, A Streetcar Named Desire, Be More Chill, Waiting for Godot, Look Back in Anger, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Glass Menagerie, and Away.

Congratulations to all student cast and crew members for their dedication and hard work, and to Catherine for her direction.

Thank you to friends, families, and supporters for attending and making the showcase a memorable success.

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 4 schedule below to see what’s available.

Student-Built Barbecue in Action

Bryce Huntly put his skills to the test by grilling sausages on the barbecue grill he created himself in SGP Metalwork with Cade! This course equips students with technical and vocational skills for future work or training, while also building essential skills like teamwork, communication, and Work Health & Safety.

Fantastic work, Bryce!

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.

Trivia Night Success for Year 12 Formal Fundraiser

We recently hosted a Trivia Night with a lively ‘B’ theme to raise funds for the Year 12 Formal. Costumes included Barbies, baseball players, bushwalkers, ballerinas, and more! Guests enjoyed homemade soup, bread, and lolly bags, while our retired Deputy, Richard, returned as Quiz Master for the evening.

With generous support from local sponsors—Tuggeranong Vikings, Limelight Cinemas, and Tuggeranong Legal—we raised $960! Year 12 students voted to use the funds for a $5 discount on their formal tickets. Thank you to everyone who helped make the night a fantastic success. Stay tuned for more formal updates soon!

Online Safety – Term 4 Parent and Carer Webinars and On-Demand Videos

In Term 4, the Online Safety Education team will be delivering a live webinar for P-12 parents and carers – From AI to Age Verification: Essential Online Safety Updates.

This webinar will cover the latest trends and practical advice for keeping children and young people safe online, with new insights into online safety as we head into the summer holidays.

We will also offer guidance on buying smart devices safely and fostering positive online habits over the break. In addition to the live webinar, recorded sessions from Semester 1 and a series of short videos on emerging online safety issues and resources are available to support families year-round.

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.

Young Carer Bursary applications are now open!

Are you a young carer at your school? The application process for the 2025 Young Carer Bursary Program is now open until Friday 22 November 2024. This program supports young carers to continue with their education and reduces the need to undertake paid work at the same time as study and caring duties. The program offers over 1,500 bursaries of $3,768 each year to assist with educational needs and resources. Applications are not income tested and are assessed by an independent assessment panel.

Young carers may be eligible for the Young Carer Bursary Program if they are:

  • aged between 12 – 25 years old
  • an Australian citizen or permanent resident living in Australia
  • studying at school, or studying other approved courses which include TAFE and university
  • not receiving another scholarship or bursary for 2025.

More information about the Young Carer Bursary program, eligibility, and application process is available to read on the Young Carers Network website.

Attachments:

Contact The Young Carers Network on 02 8527 0179 or youngcarerbursary@carersaustralia.com.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

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

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

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

Spring is here, and so is Ride Safely to School Week!

From Monday, 28 October to Friday, 1 November 2024, we invite all students and the school communities to ride, walk, scoot, or skate to school. This week is a fantastic opportunity to start healthy habits and encourage physical activity in daily journeys to and from school.

Active travel helps students develop navigational skills, self-reliance, and arrive more alert and ready to learn.

How to participate:

· Organise group rides or walks: School communities can arrange collective rides or walks for students living in the same area.

· Use part-way points: For those living too far to walk or ride the whole way, part-way points are designated drop-off areas for a short walk or ride to school.

Let’s make this week a success by promoting safety and active travel!

Join us and make a difference! Encourage your friends and family to participate and let’s create a healthier, more active community together. Learn more at: Ride Safely to School Week 2024.

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.

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

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