What’s going on at LTC?
- Great start, LTC
- Students Explore Pathways
- LTC Teacher Selected for National Bell Shakespeare Program
- Moderation Day
- Design Students Apply Research to Real-World Problems
- AST Preparation Begins for Year 11 Tertiary Students
- Registrations Open for the 2026 ACT Youth Assembly
- Students Visit AFP Majura Forensics Facility
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Scholarship Program – education degree
- LTC Alumni Featured in Shakespeare by the Lakes
- Legal Aid Support Available at LTC
- Legal Assistance in College
- 2026 School Term Calendar
- Online Safety Presentations for Parents and Carers
- Senior Secondary languages education
- 2026 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
- Making a complaint
- Sharing Compliments
- Blog information
Great start, LTC
February has been a positive start to the year at Lake Tuggeranong College, with plenty happening across the college community as the year gets underway.
Students Explore Pathways
Students took part in our annual Work Expo, engaging with a wide range of organisations and providers offering information on career pathways and post-school options.
The Expo showcased opportunities across apprenticeships, universities, and employment, supporting students as they consider their next steps beyond college.
LTC Teacher Selected for National Bell Shakespeare Program
We’re proud of our Drama and English teacher, Catherine, who has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 National Teacher Mentorship Program with Bell Shakespeare.
The program includes four days of specialist training at Bell Shakespeare HQ in Sydney, followed by ongoing mentoring from Bell Shakespeare artists and staff – experience Catherine will bring back into LTC classrooms.
Moderation Day
A reminder that Tuesday 3 March is a student free day due to Moderation Day.
Classes will resume as normal on Wednesday 4 March.
Design Students Apply Research to Real-World Problems
LTC Design students are paying attention to the world around them, identifying what isn’t working and asking why. By conducting ethical surveys and working with real data, students are developing design solutions grounded in genuine community feedback. Thoughtful design starts with listening.
AST Preparation Begins for Year 11 Tertiary Students
Preparation for the ACT Scaling Test (AST) is underway, with Year 11 Tertiary students undertaking an AST trial as part of their preparation.
Registrations Open for the 2026 ACT Youth Assembly
Registrations are now open for the 2026 ACT Youth Assembly, a free, youth-led event for young people aged 12–25. The Assembly provides an opportunity for participants to share their ideas and lived experiences on issues such as bullying, racism, cultural identity, and community safety.
The 2026 Assembly will be held on Monday 31 March, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, at CIT Woden. For more information or to register, visit:
https://www.act.gov.au/community/youth/act-youth-assembly
Students Visit AFP Majura Forensics Facility
Our students had the opportunity to explore real-world science and forensic pathways during a visit to the Australian Federal Police Majura Forensics Facility. The visit formed part of activities marking the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, highlighting career pathways and practical applications of science in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Scholarship Program – education degree
Do you know a recent year 12 graduate studying an education degree? They may be eligible to apply for a Tertiary Scholarship Program?
The ACT Education Directorate awards up to 5 scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in an undergraduate teaching degree. They provide a total of $40,000 in support over 4 years.Learn more about eligibility and how to apply at Tertiary Scholarship Program – ACT Government.
LTC Alumni Featured in Shakespeare by the Lakes
We’re proud to see #LTCAlumni contributing to the creative life of our community. LTC graduate Alastair McKenzie performed as Bianco in a gender-flipped production of The Taming of the Shrew, presented as part of Shakespeare by the Lakes.
Legal Aid Support Available at LTC
Legal Aid support is available every Friday in the N.E.S.T. Free legal assistance is offered to students and families in the Library from 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Legal Assistance in College
You can get help with any legal concerns including:
· your rights at work
· personal and family safety
· discrimination
· sex and consent
· scams and debts
· car accidents and traffic issues
· cyberbullying
· tenancy
· issues with police.
A lawyer can help by:
· giving legal advice on your specific situation
· representing you when communicating with other organisations
· drafting a letter of demand
· referring you to other services.
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.
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
Senior Secondary languages education
From term 1 2026, the external Senior Secondary languages program, previously facilitated by CIT Solutions, will not be available to new students. Language education course options are a school-based decision, and students will be required to access language courses via existing school enrolment options or the BSSS specialist education provider (currently for Chinese only).
If required, arrangements may be available for students enrolled at one college to be able to access a language course at another. Please discuss these options with your college.
2026 school year Equity Fund now open
To ease the pressure of back-to-school costs, eligible Canberra families can apply now for 2026 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.
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
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.
Making a complaint
We would like to remind you that you can make a complaint about our school to help us improve our services. If there is an issue, we will work with you to fix it.
We ask that you talk to your teacher, principal or another school leader in the first instance. If you are not sure who to talk to, please speak with the school front office.
If your complaint is not resolved after talking to us, you can escalate your concern to the ACT Education Directorate by calling (02) 6205 5429 or using the Education Directorate contact form.
Please treat all school staff respect. We ask that you provide us with honest, constructive feedback on our service, and provide timely, accurate and complete information.
Verbal or physical abuse is never okay and will not be accepted at our schools. This includes any communication by email, phone or online.
Sharing compliments
We love to hear about the people, services and programs that have had a positive impact on our community. Your words of thanks, encouragement and praise will be shared with the teams involved. You can send compliments directly to teachers, leaders or services or use the Education Directorate contact form to give a compliment.
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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