What’s going on at LTC?

• Year 12 Formal

• 2026 School Term Calendar

• Mura Lanyon Christmas Support

• ACT Youth Advisory Council

• MBA Buildability Course 2026

• Australian Ballet NSPIRE Program – Expressions of Interest

• Summer School Holiday Program

• POSITION VACANT: Lake Tuggeranong College School Board Member

• ANU Extension Program Graduates

• Success Assembly Award Recipients

• Tournament of Minds at LTC

• Education Trade Workshop

• THRIVE Creative Writing Magazine

• Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge Ambassador

• Mars Rover Program

• Transition Day

• Technologies Projects

• Chromebooks – Year 12s

• Public Transport Changes for Early 2026

• Social Media Age Restriction

• Free UNSW ACTivate Cyber Security or Systems Architecture course

• UC Accelerated Pathways Program

• Online Safety Presentations for Parents and Carers

• 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

Year 12 Formal

The Formal featured impressive arrivals and plenty of great moments as the Class of 2025 celebrated together.

2026 School Term Calendar

The 2026 school term calendar has been published on the ACT Government website.

This calendar includes:

• start and end dates for each term
• public holidays
• student-free days.

Download the calendar now to start planning for the 2026 school year. 

Mura Lanyon Christmas Support

This Christmas, Mura Lanyon will support over 200 local families to help ease the financial pressure of the holiday period.

ACT Youth Advisory Council

Applications are now open for the ACT Youth Advisory Council (YAC), a key youth advisory body that gives young people aged 12 to 25 a voice in ACT Government decisions that affect them.

YAC brings together young Canberrans from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and experiences that help shape policies, programs, and services for young people. Members meet every 2 months in Civic from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, help design and deliver the annual ACT Youth Assembly, and take part in youth advocacy and community projects.

Young people from all backgrounds and lived experiences are encouraged to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth, LGBTIQA+ young people, young carers, people with disability or neurodivergence, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Applications close Friday 19 December 2025.

Apply online: 2026 ACT Youth Advisory Council – Expression of Interest Form.

MBA Buildability Course 2026

LTC will run the MBA “Buildability” course in February 2026 (16–20 February).

The course includes all three required cards – White Card, Asbestos and Silica – for a total cost of $390, with limited places available. The program is designed to support students with additional needs by delivering the course over an extended timeframe.

For more information or to register interest, contact ashlee.mcmillan@ed.act.edu.au

Australian Ballet NSPIRE Program – Expressions of Interest

Expressions of Interest are now open from students who may be interested in attending a session with the Australian Ballet Company who will be in residence at Melba Copland Secondary School as part of their NSPIRE program during Term 2, 2026.No ballet or dance experience is required. A fee for the session will apply, with more details shared with families at the start of the 2026 school year. For more information watch the video or read the attached flyer.

Summer School Holiday Program

Email youth@ywca-canberra.org.au to register.

POSITION VACANT: Lake Tuggeranong College School Board Member

The Lake Tuggeranong College School Board plays an important role in setting the strategic direction of the school, always acting in the best interests of the school and its students.

The board meets regularly throughout the year and includes representatives from key stakeholder groups such as parents and carers, the P&C Association and/or local community members, staff, and students in Years 11–12.

Several board positions will become vacant in March 2026, and we will be seeking nominations to fill the following roles in early Term 1:

• 1 x staff member – 24-month term

• 2 x parent members – 24-month term

To learn more about the roles and responsibilities of school board members, visit the School Boards webpage: https://shorturl.at/Jnjxd

Further information about the nomination process will be provided early Term 1.

ANU Extension Program Graduates

Congratulations to our students graduating from the ANU Extension Program.

ANU Extension gives Year 11 and 12 students the chance to broaden their learning by studying university-level subjects at the Australian National University while still in college.

Through this program, students can:
🔹 Receive credit towards a bachelor’s degree
🔹 Have results contribute to their ATAR aggregate
🔹 Gain Tier 2 priority admission and may receive an early conditional offer (subject to requirements)

Progression and completion rely on meeting both BSSS and ANU academic standards, and our students have done exceptionally well. We are proud of their hard work and achievement.

Success Assembly Award Recipients

Congratulations to our award recipients from the recent Success Assembly. We are proud to acknowledge students recognised for their effort and achievement across the following categories:

LitLinks Awards
• Achievement Awards – Sophie, Sarah, Hailey
• Shortlisted stories – Iggy, Malakai

Mathematics Awards
• Maths Competition – High Distinction: Patrick, Credit: Son
• Maths Olympiad – Credit: Patrick
• ANU Maths Day Student Perspective – Miranda

Capital Chemist Scholarships
• Academic Excellence – Jeremiah
• Citizenship – Thane
• Capital Chemist Award – Hannah
• Shortlisted – Charlotte, Sabrina, Sam

A big congratulations to all students recognised.

Tournament of Minds at LTC

Lake Tuggeranong College was proud to host Tournament of Minds this year, including the ACT finals.

We welcomed teams from across the region and received positive feedback from organisers and participants about the venue and the supportive atmosphere on campus.

Events like this highlight LTC’s commitment to academic extension and creative problem-solving, and we are proud to contribute to such a vibrant learning community.

Education Trade Workshop

Our students took part in an Education Trade Workshop hosted by Programmed Canberra, engaging in hands-on activities and demonstrations with a range of tradespeople.

Two students also secured work experience placements in fields they are interested in, which was a great outcome from the day.

THRIVE Creative Writing Magazine

THRIVE, LTC’s online creative writing magazine, is now live.

The publication features original writing from our students, including stories, poetry and ideas.

Read it here:
https://sites.google.com/ed.act…/thrive/home-thrive-2025

Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge Ambassador

We are proud of our Visual Arts and Ceramics teacher, Rachel, who earlier this year served as a Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge (CMRC) Ambassador.

Rachel is a published author and illustrator and is currently working on her debut novel for young people. As a CMRC Ambassador, she shared her passion for reading and storytelling with students across the ACT, helping inspire a love of books and creativity in young people.

Mars Rover Program

LTC built a Mars rover during TRAC-X this year.

Two of our Year 11 engineering students, Dion and Faye, worked with around 70 Year 2 primary school students, giving each student the chance to remotely control a rover, navigate obstacles and record what they “found” on Mars.

It was a strong day of learning and seeing STEM in action.

Transition Day

It was great to welcome our incoming 2026 students on campus for Transition Day. They took part in a mini timetable, met their teachers and enjoyed a BBQ lunch with music and activities.

Thank you to our current Year 11s – the LTC Ask Me Crew – for helping make the day a positive experience.

Technologies Projects

Here are some photos from earlier in the term of our Technologies students putting the final touches on their projects across the wood, metal and automotive workshops.

Technologies at LTC gives students the opportunity to design, problem-solve and bring ideas to life through practical, hands-on projects.

Chromebooks – Year 12s

Attention all year 12 students! As the school year winds down, it’s time to bid farewell to your trusty Chromebook and charger.

If your Chromebook is still in tip-top shape, we’ll pass it on to another student. If it’s seen better days, we’ll retrieve its license and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way. If you do keep the device, we will have to lock it, and it won’t be usable.

So, help us keep it eco-friendly by ensuring all returned devices are recycled responsibly and let’s make every device count!

Public Transport Changes for Early 2026

Transport Canberra has issued important messages for families to help plan transport needs for early 2026.

Key information includes:

• A new bus timetable will begin at the start of Term 1 on Monday 2 February 2026.
• School bus services will not operate on Day 1, Term 1 (Friday 30 January), including dedicated school buses, ‘S’ trips that divert into schools and Supported School Transport services (formerly Special Needs Transport).
• A school holiday bus timetable will run from 22 December 2025 to 1 February 2026.

Transport Canberra has prepared newsletter content for families of students returning in 2026 and an email for families of students starting in 2026. In Week 0, schools will receive updated bus timetables and school packs to share with families.

Social Media Age Restriction

The Australian Government’s new Social Media Age Restriction (SMAR) legislation comes into effect on 10 December 2025. This national law is designed to help protect the mental health and wellbeing of young Australians by ensuring social media platforms take steps to prevent Australians under 16 from creating or keeping an account.

Our school system is taking proactive steps to comply with the new legislation and support our students to have safe and positive experiences online.

To meet these new laws, from 10 December 2025, students in kindergarten to year 10 will no longer have access to YouTube through their school issued accounts. This may impact on how students can access the platform after this date. Further information from the eSafety Commissioner can be found in the attached fact sheet.

Please speak with your children and young people about the Social Media Age Restriction legislation. We know that some students may find it difficult to adjust to the new rules around social media use. Resources are available to support your discussions Social media age restrictions | eSafety Commissioner.

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.

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

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