Free VCE Preparation Workshop (Years 9-12)

ACU Year 12 Free Online Revision Workshops

Interim Reports and Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews

This is a heads up that interviews will be held on Tuesday 31st March, following the release of interim reports next week. These interviews are very important, particularly for the parents of our senior students. Students who experience challenges with their educational program early in the year generally will find it very difficult to catch up later in the year, so early intervention is critical. Please set this afternoon/evening aside so that an interview can be booked, and we can best support you and your child.

Mobile Phone Policy Reminder

On 26 February, students were reminded of the state-wide mobile phone policy, which is enforced by Charlton College. Students, including those in Years 10-12, are NOT permitted to have their phone on them during the school day at any time, including break times. Should they bring their phone to school, it must be stored in their locker or securely placed in the office through the day. Please could parents support the school with this policy, by ensuring that contact with students is made via the office (ph: 5491 1280).

Attendance Policy Reminder

Attendance is vital for academic success at school, and this becomes even more apparent in VCE. VCE students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of their classes for their performance in each subject to be deemed “Satisfactory”. In addition to this, students must give attendance at assessments their highest priority. Students have been provided with a spreadsheet of all VCE assessment dates. If they are too ill to attend on the day of an assessment, contact must be made with the office as soon as practicable, and a medical certificate must be provided. The full attendance policy is published on Compass or can be provided on request.

CEP Appointments with Sue Clay

A reminder to parents and students that the last day of CEP appointments is coming up on Thursday 26th March (next week). Students that have not yet had an appointment this year will be prioritised for an appointment on this date, but all students in Years 10-12 are encouraged to book.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Easter Raffle & Easter Egg Hunt

Easter raffle tickets will be on sale at IGA on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday next week. Thank you to everyone for the support so far. There are three great prizes to be won, with the raffle to be drawn at the end-of-term assembly. Our Easter Egg Hunt will take place on the last day of term at lunchtime. Entry is $2 for all students and staff, with sign-up and payment on the day.

Footy Tipping

Our footy tipping competition is underway for 2026. A reminder that if you have not yet paid your $20 entry fee, please do so as soon as possible or you will be removed from the competition.

RANK	NAME	OPENING ROUND	ROUND 1	TOTAL SCORE
1	Russell	4	7	11
2	Flynn Zagame	3	7	10
3	Megan Briggs	3	7	10
4	Floss1965	3	7	10
5	Charlie Z	4	6	10
6	Viv Cossar	3	6	9
7	KimThommo	3	6	9
8	Bontemharry #4	3	6	9
9	Terry Fitz	3	6	9
10	SPeck56	3	6	9

Careers News & Opportunities

School Holiday Tours & Events

Discover ACU – Ballarat Campus

www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events

Deakin University Tours – all campuses

www.deakin.edu.au/student-life-and-services/events/campus-tours

Latrobe Uni Talk & Tours - Bendigo

www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/bendigo-campus-talk-and-tours

Monash University Tours – all campuses

www.monash.edu/discover/events/campus-experience

RMIT Tours

www.rmit.edu.au/events

A day In the life of a Swinburne Student

www.swinburne.edu.au/events

William Angliss Discovery Day

www.angliss.edu.au/events-hub/discovery-day

The University of Melbourne

Hansen Scholarship Program: https://go.unimelb.edu.au/9ox2

Sat 28 March, 9.00am - 2.00pm

453 Benetook Avenue Mildura

www.sunitafe.edu.au/News-Events/Events/Event-List/Futures-Day-2025

Webinar - Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Wednesday 1st April, 6:00pm – 6:45pm

An interactive webinar for Year 9-12 students exploring what it's like to work and study in the Accounting/Finance/Commerce field.

https://acu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B6kzWB52Q16CGfkuPTInxA#/registration

Year 12 VTAC Dates for 2027 Entry

The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) is the central hub for applying to tertiary institutions. They are responsible for processing and forwarding course applications to Institutes.

Applications open for current Year 12 students on Monday 3rd August 2026

www.vtac.edu.au

William Adams Work Experience Program

The William Adams CAT Work Experience Program provides opportunities for students interested in a career at William Adams.

Workshop – Diesel Technicians, Auto Electricians, Boilermakers & Machinists; Parts/Warehousing; Finance and Administration; Sales & Marketing;
People and Culture; Information Technology

www.williamadams.com.au/pages/work-experience

WORK EXPERIENCE @ THE MOD. SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Applications are now open for work experience at MOD. Placements can be in-person or online.

Online, 16th – 18th June (rural students only)
In-person, 22nd–26th June or 29th June–3rd July

https://mod.org.au/about/work-experience/

Work Experience @ GTAC

Monday 22nd– Friday 26th June 2026

The Gene Technology Access Centre is proud to offer an engaging & rewarding work experience program for Victorian students.

To express your interest visit:

https://gtac.edu.au/students/work-experience-at-gtac/

Year 10 - Lab Science Work Experience

15th – 19th June 2026, Burwood Campus

Designed for students interested in molecular biology, cell science, etc, participants will engage in interactive activities, such as micro-molecular biological techniques, invertebrate and vertebrate biology, chemistry experiments, GPS/GIS mapping, ecological surveys, and more.

Applications close 27th March 2026www.deakin.edu.au/faculty-of-science-engineering-and-built-environment/outreach/laboratory-science-work-experience

Meaghan King

Year 10 – 12 Co-ordinator

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au

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