Principal

Welcome back

It is hard to believe that we are already in Term 4! This is an exciting and important term for our school community, particularly for our Year 12 students as they approach the end of their time at Charlton College. With only a few weeks of school remaining before exams begin and graduation celebrations take place, it is a time to reflect on their achievements and look forward to the next chapter. We also have lots of exciting opportunities ahead this term, including the F–2 Sleepover, the Year 3–4 Camp, Year 9 Canoe Camp and Year 10 Work Experience. I encourage all students to make the most of everything Term 4 has to offer. Enjoy spending time with your friends, get involved in the camps and excursions on offer, embrace new experiences and continue to work hard in the classroom. Let’s make this term positive, memorable and rewarding for everyone at Charlton College.

School for Student Leadership – 2027

In 2027, Charlton College will have the opportunity to send four students (two boys and two girls) to the School for Student Leadership at Don Valley during Term 1. Current Year 8 students will be invited to apply to attend this amazing experience.

The School for Student Leadership is an eight-week residential program that provides students with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, build independence and learn how to make a positive difference in their communities.

During their time at Don Valley, students will live and learn alongside students from other schools, participating in a range of outdoor activities, teamwork challenges and personal development experiences. They will develop important skills in communication, problem-solving, resilience and collaboration, while also exploring sustainability, community involvement and what it means to be a responsible leader.

A key component of the program is the Community Learning Project, where students work together to plan and implement a project that makes a meaningful difference to a community. This experience encourages students to step outside their comfort zones, form new friendships, discover their strengths and develop a deeper understanding of their leadership potential.

Students who attend the program will return to Charlton College with greater confidence, independence and a range of valuable skills that they can share with their peers and the wider school community. This is an exciting opportunity for students to challenge themselves, grow as individuals and become positive role models and future leaders.

Year 8 students will be provided application forms at the start of next week, to take home and complete. Students will also be required to undertake an interview with staff from Charlton College to be selected.

For more information on the School for Student Leadership, please visit - https://schoolforstudentleadership.vic.edu.au/

Hats

A reminder that hats are to be worn when outside during Terms 1 & 4. If your child needs a new bucket hat, they can be purchased for $17.50 at the Office.

Attendance

Regular school attendance is vital for student success. Everyday counts, and missing school means missing out on important learning opportunities. Consistent attendance helps students stay engaged, achieve better academic outcomes and build strong social connections. However, if your child is sick, it is important that they stay home to rest and recover, and to prevent the spread of illness to other students and staff. If your child needs to be absent, I kindly ask that you inform the school.

AUSTRALIAN TRAINING AWARDS – WE’RE IN THE FINAL & OFF TO SYDNEY!

This year the North Central Trade Training Centre submitted an application for the Australian Training Awards ‘School Pathways to VET’ award. The ATA are the peak national awards that showcase best practice in vocational education and training (VET) and recognise and celebrate excellence in this area.

After a rigorous process that included a written application, online interviews with over 20 people involved in the NCTTC, a virtual tour, a 20-minute presentation and a 20-minute Q & A session, we were thrilled to learn that we have made it to the final. 

We now travel to Sydney to attend the ATA Gala Dinner on the 20th November where we will find out whether we bring home a gold, silver or bronze award.

We are very proud of this achievement, as this award recognises the passion, dedication and hard work of the many people and organisations who work beside us to provide high-quality vocational education & training for our young people in the north-central area.

A number of people from right across the north-central area were involved in our application, however from a Charlton perspective we would like to thank Jane Hosking, Jacinta Sutton and Mary-Ann Sait from the NCLLEN, Danny Wright from Wright Building, Peter Moloney, Rachael Smyth, Stella Nicolson and Murphy Fitzpatrick, who all participated in the interview process, and Bailey Dixon for featuring in a video for our presentation.

We look forward to sharing more about this when we head to Sydney!

Australian Mathematics Competition

22 students sat the Australian Mathematics Competition this year. The results were incredible, with 20 of these students gaining proficiency level or higher. Students achieving proficiency level were Nate Lane (Year 4); Don Blair, Thomas McGurk (Year 5);Thomas Fitzpatrick (Year 7); Henry Lanyon (Year 8), and Anna Fitzpatrick (Year 9). 

Eight students received certificates of Credit. These students were: Molly Riley & Tyson Skuse (Year 4); Josh Bartlett (Year 7); Marley McGurk & Marlly Morkos (Year 8)’ Nathanael Chan (Year 9); and Heidi Start & Ethan Soulsby (Year 11). 

Two students had outstanding results, gaining certificates of Distinction. We congratulate Leigh Van Boven and James Fitzpatrick, both of Year 11 on obtaining this achievement. 

English Competition

Seven students participated in the English Competition this year. We congratulate, Nathanael Chan of Year 9 who gained a certificate of Merit. 

Charlton Art Show Winners