Parent/Teacher/Student Interviews

Thank you to all of the families who attended interviews on Tuesday night. It is always beneficial for staff and families to meet to discuss successes, as well as areas requiring improvement. If you were unable to attend interviews, but would like to meet with staff, please contact your child’s Teacher Advisor to make alternative arrangements.

Buloke Shire Leadership Skills Session

SLC students from Years 10-12 were invited to participate in a leadership skills-building session on Monday this week. They learnt valuable skills in running student engagement programs and learnt to increase the effectiveness with which they run their meetings. Congratulations to the Charlton College SLC, who were excellent ambassadors for our school once again. Thank you also to the Buloke Shire for providing this opportunity for our students.

End of Term 1 – Safe and Happy Holidays!

I would like to wish all families an enjoyable and restful break, and I look forward to working with you all again in Term 2. Thank you to students and parents for their contributions to various aspects across the College during the term.

Holiday Study

Many of our senior students, particularly those studying Unit 3/4 sequences, will have work to complete during the holidays. Term 2 is a very busy time and from this point forwards, the demand on students increases substantially. If students find that they have fallen behind, it is very difficult to catch up from here on in. It is therefore important that all homework and study requirements be completed so that a positive start can be assured.

Around the Classrooms

Thank you to our Year 12 students, who spent Advisory working with their Foundation buddies to create spectacular easter crowns. Thank you especially to Brooke, who represented the Year 12s in organising this activity with the Foundation class.

Year 11 Biology students started the first of a series of dissections this week – by having a go at some celery to observe the vascular tissues in plants.

Around The Classrooms

Year 11 Physics students had the opportunity to see heat sinks in action yesterday, as they worked to emit thermal energy away from some of the computers and the servers in Hayden's office. They even got to use an infrared camera to detect the levels of infrared radiation being emitted from the computers. Thank you to Hayden and his work placement student, Jesse, for setting up the computers for the Physics crew to inspect, and for showing them a variety of computer parts.

Work Experience

Students will soon begin contacting businesses to organise their Work Experience placements. Resumes have been finalised and approved, and students are looking forward to taking the next step in their preparation.

A massive thank you to Dan and Luke from Charlton IGA, who have generously donated the proceeds from the Community Chest to support this year’s Work Experience group. We greatly appreciate the ongoing support they consistently provide to our students and programs over the years.

Easter Raffle & Egg Hunt

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets, participated and supported our Easter fundraiser. Your support is greatly appreciated. Winners will be announced on Facebook.

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

Latrobe Uni Talk & Tours - Bundoora

www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/bundoora-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

La Trobe Shepparton Campus Talk & Tours

Wednesday April 8th, 10:00am – 5:00pm

This is your chance to meet a course expert and find out what it’s like to study at La Trobe. Ask questions, get a taste of uni life and feel ready to start your dream course. You'll meet our student ambassadors and take a tour of the Shepparton Campus.

Details and Registration:www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/shepparton-campus-talk-and-tours

Defence Careers Info Session – Melbourne

Wednesday April 8th, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Consider a career like no other and represent Australia with pride in the Navy, Army or Air Force.

Speak with current serving personnel at our upcoming info session & ask your questions - is a career in the Australian Defence Force for you?

Details and Registration:www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/49o8mim

Agriculture Degrees Information Session

Thursday April 9th, 5:00pm (Online)

Choosing a brand-new career path, knowing where to upgrade your skills or how to start doesn't need to be a decision you make alone.

Register for an information session for an in-depth look at your chosen area of study.

Courses:

Bachelor of Agriculture & Technology - Sports Turf Science and Management
Bachelor of Agriculture & Technology - Viticulture and Winemaking
Bachelor of Agriculture & Technology - Agronomy

Details and Registration:www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/information-sessions

Work experience for secondary students

Each year, after a selection process, secondary school students are taken into our laboratories for a week-long placement to experience what the life of a research scientist is really like. These placements enable secondary students (15 years of age or older) to gain an insight into careers in biomedical research by allowing them to observe and participate in the activities of a research laboratory.

Dates of placement: 29th June – 3rd July, 2026

Applications open: 27th April, 2026

Applications close: 15th May, 2026

Offers released by: 12th June, 2026

For further information visit:

www.monash.edu/discovery-institute/engage/schools-and-community-outreach/work-experience-for-secondary-students

Meaghan King

Year 10 – 12 Co-ordinator

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

Briony Zagame