Years 10-12
Welcome back!
Welcome back to students, staff, parents and the wider College community. I look forward to working in the 10-12 space once again in 2026. I hope our students are well rested after the holidays, and feel keen to take on the challenges of the new school year.
Our Year 10 students are a welcome addition to the 10-12 cohort, and we hope they enjoy their time in the senior school.
I encourage students and parents to make contact with me if any questions or queries arise, and I will aim to help in any way possible. Please contact me via the school on 5491 1280 or through Compass.
Student Leadership team
The 2026 School Captains were announced last year. Congratulations once again to Sarah Blair and Maggie Riley, who were selected for the captaincy roles. Our leaders fulfilled their first official role on Thursday morning when they ran the opening assembly. We look forward to the many important contributions that our four leaders will make to College life.
2026 VCE success
We would like to congratulate our VCE Year 12 class of 2025. We are very proud of their achievements, and wish them all the best with their future endeavours, and look forward to hearing about their future pathways.
Charlton students acknowledged
We were very proud of some of our recent graduates, who were acknowledged for their contribution to the Charlton Community in the past year. Fletcher (class of 2025) and Charlotte (class of 2023) were nominated for Buloke Young Citizen of the Year award, with Fletcher being named the eventual recipient of the award.
Employment and training opportunities
A regular feature of this section of the Newsletter is employment and training opportunities, along with other career-focused information. Senior students are encouraged to read this information, and follow up with anything that interests them. Information will also be sent to Year 10, 11 and 12 students via their school emails and on Compass.
Careers and Pathways program
A reminder that Sue Clay from the North Central LLEN is Charlton College’s Careers and Employment Pathways coordinator. Suis a qualified Career Development Practitioner, who works closely with Miss King and visits the College approximately 5-6 full days per term. She is available for Career Development appointments with all students in Years 9-12.
During these Career appointments, students discuss subject selection, personal strengths, abilities and interests, goal setting, career interests, resumes, work experience opportunities, etc. Students may see Sue independently, or they may choose to be accompanied by a family member, or member of staff.
Each student has a career pathways plan that is updated after each appointment, and these reports are available to the students and their parents/guardians via CareerTools. Appointments are organised via 10-12 Coordinator, Miss King, or by using the booking sheets on the door between the upper and lower levels of Room 1.
CEP dates for Term 1 commence next week Wednesday, 10th February!
Dates for the term are as follows:
Tuesday 10th February
Wednesday 18th February
Monday 2nd March
Friday 13th March
Tuesday 17th March
Thursday 26th March
Opportunity to attend “Explore Day” at Charles Sturt University
Students that are interested in studying Agriculture at University (post school) are invited to submit their expression of interest for this opportunity to Miss King via email no later than Friday 27th February, outlining their interest in the industry and course options.
Around The Classrooms
Year 11 physics students modelled different types of waves using slinky springs.
Year 11 physics students modelled different types of waves using slinky springs.
Careers News & Opportunities
Career Education Partnership (CEP)
Sue Clay, from the North Central LLEN, is Charlton College’s Career Development Practitioner. Sue visits the College regularly throughout each term for Career appointments with Students in Years 9-12. During these appointments Students work through their Career Tools plan and discuss Subject selections, Personal Strengths, Abilities & Interests, Goal Setting, Career interests, Resumes, Work Experience opportunities, Post School options etc. Appointments are organised via Miss King.
www.ncllen.org.au/career-education-partnership-cep
Did you know that Charlton College has a Careers Website?
Visit: https://charltonc.careertools.com.au/
Attention: Year 12 Students
University of Melbourne Hansen Scholarship
Open: February 2, 2026
Close: March 30th, 2026
Value: Up to $108,000 AUD
https://scholarships.unimelb.edu.au/awards/hansen-scholarship
This Year’s Victorian Careers & Employment Expo is running from March 19th - 21st at the Melbourne Showgrounds. www.careersemploymentexpo.com.au
Charles Sturt University Explore Days
Albury-Wodonga – 10th March 2026
Wagga-Wagga – 24th March 2025
Are you in Year 10, 11 or 12? Explore Day is your chance to check out what life at Charles Sturt University is like. Take a look at our accommodation and tour our campus, chat with students and get the lowdown from lecturers.
Visit:
https://study.csu.edu.au/why-charles-sturt/events/explore-day
Marine Biology Experience
April 23rd to May 3rd, 2026
A practical learning experience on Maria Island for year 11 and 12 students. This predominately field-based unit consists of 5 days on picturesque Maria Island on the Tasmanian East Coast. The unit is open to 24 students and is designed to engage, challenge, excite and inspire you through a hands-on marine science program. Applications close at 11.59pm on Monday, 23rd February.
For Further Information Visit:
ACMI has a small number work experience placements for Year 10 students each year. The program allows students to gain experience working in the arts and culture industry. As part of the program, students will spend a working week onsite at ACMI, engaging with various ACMI teams, members, and departments, whilst embarking on a filmmaking task.
Applications Open 2nd Feb & Close 15th Feb.
www.acmi.net.au/about/careers/work-experience/
Defence Work Experience Program
The Defence Work Experience Program provides young Australians the opportunity to sample life in Defence and learn more about the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Australian Public Service (APS). Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands on and interactive so that you can make informed career decisions. Participants must be 15 years of age or over at the time of the placement.
Visit: https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/
Meaghan King
Year 10 – 12 Co-ordinator
Sue Clay
Careers and Pathways
Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au