10 - 12 Key Dates

TERM 3
August
Thurs	28th	VCE Art Excursion
Fri	29th	Sue Clay CEP Visit
September
Thurs	4th	Sue Clay CEP Visit
Mon	8th	Parent Teacher Interviews
Fri	12th	Sue Clay Visiting
Mon	15th	School Council Meeting Finance
Mon-Weds	15th - 17th	Year 9 Grampians Camp DATE CHANGE*
Fri	19th	Final Day of Term 3, 2:30 Dismissal
Mon	29th	VTAC Timely Course Applications for 2026 Close

Year 10 Science:

Year 10s have been investigating the donation and acceptance of electrons during ionic bonding. On Friday, they tested the energy levels occupied by these electrons, using flame-testing to identify ionic compounds.

Yr. 10 Work Experience

Footy Tipping

This week’s final footy round is still on! Final results and winners will be announced in next week’s newsletter, so stay tuned.

Raffle - $2000 CASH

Don’t miss your last chance to buy raffle tickets! We’re excited to announce a 2nd prize: a $200 IGA voucher generously donated by Luke Morgan and Hayley Soulsby – a big thank you to them! Ticket sales close this Friday, and the draw will take place at 2:00 pm, with winners announced shortly after.

Careers and Pathways

YEAR 12 REMINDERS

ACU Early Offer Program Close 15th September

www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/admission-pathways/acu-guarantee

Charles Sturt Advantage Early Entry Close 31st August

https://study.csu.edu.au/information-for/school-leavers/charles-sturt-advantage

Federation University Early Offer Close 1st December

www.federation.edu.au/study/information/high-school-students/early-offer-program

Latrobe ASPRE Early Offer Program Close 5th September

www.latrobe.edu.au/study/aspire

Swinburne Early Entry Program Close 28th November

www.swinburne.edu.au/courses/planning-your-future/early-entry-program/#ready-to-apply

RMIT Early Entry Program Close 14th September

www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/access-rmit/early-offer

Victoria University Early Offer Close 13th October

www.vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/apply-to-vu/special-admission-programs/vu-early-entry

VTAC Applications – Open Now www.vtac.edu.au

UPCOMING OPEN DAYS

Saturday 30th August

LCI - Melbourne Campus

Collarts - Melbourne Campus

SEAS & Scholarships Webinar

Tuesday September 2nd, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Year 12 Students have you been affected by educational disadvantage or want to find out more about financial support for your tertiary studies? Our webinar will guide you through the key opportunities available to support your journey. We will speak about our equity program, the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), who is eligible and how to apply.

We will also speak about merit based and access-based scholarships, explaining the differences and also how to research scholarships and apply. Whether you're a student, a parent, or an educator, this webinar is designed to provide clarity and support you as you prepare your application for equity schemes and scholarships.

To register for either Webinar visit:

https://vtac.edu.au/events

Unit 3 & 4 VCE Revision Lectures

September 29th to October 2nd 9:30am – 4:30pm

Monash Science is excited to support students currently studying VCE through a series of on-campus revision lectures. These sessions are designed to reinforce key concepts in the curriculum and will be delivered by a qualified VCE teacher with extensive experience in their subject.

Geography: Monday 29th September

Maths Methods: Monday 29 SeptemberBiology: Tuesday 30 SeptemberPhysics: Wednesday 1 OctoberChemistry: Thursday 2 October

To register visit:

https://shop.monash.edu/shop-by-area/science/sci-student-activities/vce-revision.html

Year 10 Discovery Day

Thursday 2nd October, 8:30am – 1:45pm

Clayton Campus

Participate in our interactive faculty workshops and attend our information sessions that are designed to ignite your curiosity, fuel your aspirations, and guide you through the next steps that lead to a bright and promising future at Monash. We even have a custom session for your parent or guardian.

For further information or to register visit:

www.monash.edu/discover/events/year-10-discovery-day

HARVEST EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

GRAINFLOW

Charlton, Birchip, Dimboola, Sea Lake

Apply for the upcoming Harvest season here: https://pages.programmed.com.au/harvest

GRAINCORP

Looking for casual work this harvest?

Apply for the 25/26 Harvest season, here:

www.graincorp.com.au/harvest-workers/

Nadia Collis

Year 10-12 Co-ordinator

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au

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