What’s going on at LTC?

• Breakout Week 2025

• Operation Formal Wear

• Free UNSW ACTivate Cyber Security or Systems Architecture course

• Ethical Hacker School Holiday Program

• Open Mic 2.0 in the Library

• LTC Students Host Step into the Limelight

• Celebrating Our Learning Support Team

• R U OK? Day

• A Lifetime of Lessons: Student Interviews with the 55+ Club

• Thane Sherwood Chats with ABC Radio Canberra

• Drama Students Attend Romeo & Juliet

• Wear It Purple Day

• UC Accelerated Pathways Program

• Online Safety Presentations for Parents and Carers

• Deepfake supports

• Explore Student Support @ College Life

• 2025 school year Equity Fund now open

• ACT public school term dates

• Free Period Products Available at ACT Schools

• Become a Homestay Host

• Menslink – Supporting Young Men in Canberra

• Parentline ACT

• Blog information

Breakout Week 2025

Breakout Week is all about giving students the chance to step outside the classroom, try something new, and connect with peers in different settings. Through travelling, exploring Canberra, and joining activities on campus, the program encourages curiosity, teamwork and creativity.

This year’s Breakout Week offered a wide variety of experiences:

Sydney Trip
Students travelled to Sydney for a packed itinerary of sightseeing and cultural experiences, enjoying the chance to explore together beyond Canberra.

Canberra Excursions
Closer to home, students took part in excursions to the Canberra Zoo, Floriade, Questacon and ice skating – a mix of learning, discovery and fun.

On-Campus Activities
Back on campus, activities included ceramics, Japanese calligraphy, sticker making and the LTChef Challenge, giving students creative and practical outlets without leaving the college.

Operation Formal Wear

The Lake Tuggeranong Lions Club is once again helping graduating students get ready for their formals – with dresses, suits, shoes, jewellery, ties, bags and more, all free of charge.

Friday 18 & Saturday 19 October

Lions Youth Haven, Kambah Pool Road

From 10:00 am

Find more details, including how to donate items, on the Operation Formal Wear Facebook Page (also on Instagram and TikTok).

Free UNSW ACTivate Cyber Security or Systems Architecture course

Students starting years 11 or 12 in the 2026 school year at an ACT school are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for entry into a free UNSW ACTivate Cyber Security or Systems Architecture course.

A total of 32 places are available to study the UNSW courses which are considered as an ‘H Course’ for the purposes of senior secondary study. They are approved by the Board of Senior Secondary Studies. A successfully completed course will provide 6 Units of Credit when applying to an approved UNSW bachelor’s degree. UNSW will assess the EOIs, these will be assessed with an equity focus.

UNSW ACTivate is part of the ACT Government’s H Course initiative which gives year 11 and 12 students the opportunity to have a successfully completed course recognized towards and undergraduate degree with UNSW.

Students will attend the UNSW Canberra campus in Reid.Visit www.unsw.edu.au/canberra/study-with-us/city-campus-programs/unsw-activate to find out more.

Ethical Hacker School Holiday Program

This September, Innovation Central Canberra at the University of Canberra is running a new holiday tech day – school holiday program. The Ethical Hacker program is suitable for high school students (years 9 – 12). The program will run on Monday 29 September from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Innovation Central Canberra, University of Canberra, Building 27 – Level A at a cost of $95 per child (excluding booking fee). Snacks and pizza lunch included.

It’s an engaging, puzzle-filled day where students will:

• step into the role of an ethical hacker
• track down clues from a simulated cyberattack
• solve capture the flag challenges
• build problem-solving and cyber awareness skills.

For questions you can contact the Innovation Central team at innovationcentral@canberra.edu.au.

Open Mic 2.0 in the Library

Our Open Mic 2.0 filled the library with great performances at lunchtime.

Thanks to our talented performers and the library team for making it happen!

LTC Students Host Step into the Limelight

Two of our incredible students, Eli and Taylah, stepped into the spotlight as hosts of Step into the Limelight at the AIS Arena.

They led the night with confidence and humour, guiding the audience through an evening of outstanding performances.

We’re so proud of how they represented LTC on such a big stage!

Celebrating Our Learning Support Team

We celebrated our incredible Learning Support Assistants, whose work makes such a difference every day at LTC.

They support student success in learning, help everyone feel included and valued, and bring expertise and collaboration to both learning and wellbeing.

Thank you to our wonderful Learning Support team – we appreciate you!

R U OK? Day

We came together for R U OK? Day with a sausage sizzle, sweet treats, live music from our talented musos, and activities with prizes — plus plenty of opportunities for conversation and connection.

A Lifetime of Lessons: Student Interviews with the 55+ Club

Our Social and Community class visited the 55+ Club to conduct interviews as part of their unit on Contemporary Ageing.

These conversations will be transformed into profiles for an upcoming exhibition, A Lifetime of Lessons, launching in late October.

Many stories were shared, advice exchanged, and plenty of wisdom passed on.

Thane Sherwood Chats with ABC Radio Canberra

Year 11 student Thane Sherwood joined ABC Radio Canberra’s Sunday Brunch program to chat about his upcoming work experience placement with Bell Shakespeare.

🎧 Listen to his interview at the 1:27:00 mark here:
🔗 ABC Sunday Brunch

Drama Students Attend Romeo & Juliet

Our Drama students attended the Bell Shakespeare production of Romeo & Juliet, with front row seats to a beautifully realised take on the classic play.

Being so close to the action made the audience interaction even more engaging.

It was extra special to see Ryan Hodson in the role of Romeo – he visited LTC last year to run a workshop on The Tempest with our students.

Wear It Purple Day

Our college came together for Wear It Purple Day, celebrating this year’s theme: Bold Voices, Bright Futures.

Students and staff showed their support by dressing in purple, decorating spaces and joining in activities – a strong reminder of the importance of visibility, respect and inclusion for diverse genders and sexualities in our community.

UC Accelerated Pathways Program

The University of Canberra’s Accelerated Pathways Program is open to eligible students interested in starting university study while still in college. For more information, visit: https://shorturl.at/y35Ip

Online Safety Presentations for Parents and Carers

Help your family feel more confident and safe online. Learn about current online safety issues, how to support your child, and where to find further help and resources. Afternoon and evening sessions available.

RSVP to access video content and resources: bit.ly/2025_PC_OnlineSafety_RSVP

Deepfake supports

Australian reports have shown an alarming rise in incidents involving ‘deepfake’ images, where realistic but fake intimate images of students or staff are created and shared without consent.

These digitally altered images of minors are generally considered child sexual abuse material. To understand the risks of deepfake technology and learn what to do if your child receives a deepfake image or becomes a target, read the eSafety advisory on the impact of deepfakes in schools.

Explore the Student Support @ College Life Website

Hey LTC students!

Need resources or support? Visit the Student Support @ College Life website for helpful information:

2025 school year Equity Fund now open

To ease the pressure of back-to-school costs, eligible Canberra families can apply now for 2025 Future of Education Equity Fund payments.

The Equity Fund supports eligible low-income families and independent students from preschool through year 12 with a one-off, annual payment to help cover the costs associated with schooling such as uniforms, sport equipment and activities, tuition and music lessons.

The 2025 school year payments for eligible families are $400 (preschool), $500 (primary school), and $750 (high school and college).

Payments of completed applications will begin earlier than previous years, with the first payments to families expected from 6 January 2025.

Families will have until the end of November 2025 to apply for the Fund. Check your eligibility and find more information about supporting documents on the Equity Fund webpage.

ACT public school term dates

The ACT public school term dates for 2026-2030, including student-free days, are now available on the Education Directorate’s website.

Each year, the first day of every term is a student-free day. We use student-free days for staff development, enabling us to plan in a student-free environment.

Use these dates when planning your future holidays.

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.

fTo 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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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 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.

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