Years 10-12 

10-12 Key Dates

Weekly Wrap: Year 11

Year 11 Biology

Sarah has been studying plant systems, and recently dissected some celery to inspect its xylem after letting it sit in coloured water. She's about to start studying mammalian systems, so stay tuned for some more exciting dissection photos.

Year 11 Geography

Michael has been doing fieldwork in geography, and recently collected data by talking to local businesses in Charlton, and evaluating flood impact mitigation infrastructure. Thanks to Hayden for letting is into the Rex to start off our day.

Year 10 Work Experience

Footy Tipping Top 10!

Please make sure your payment is up to date, either at the office or via bank transfer, as failure to do so will result in being removed from the competition.

Easter Raffle & Egg Hunt

A big thank you to everyone who purchased tickets from our students over the past two weeks at IGA! If you haven’t grabbed yours yet, there’s still time—visit the front office before Friday’s assembly.

Easter Egg Hunt

📅 When: Pay and register at lunchtime this Friday

💰 Cost: $2 to enter

🥚 Golden Egg Bonus: Find the Golden Egg and win a special prize!

Careers and Pathways 

https://charltonc.careertools.com.au/

School Holiday Uni Tours & Events

Discover ACU – Ballarat

www.acu.edu.au/about-acu/events 

Deakin University Tours – all campuses

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

Federation University Walk & Talk Tours

www.federation.edu.au/about/events

Latrobe Uni Talk & Tours - Bendigo 

www.latrobe.edu.au/events/all/bendigo-campus-talk-and-tours2

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

Digital Art – Holiday Workshop

CDW Studios South Bank & Online

Monday  April 14, 10am – 4pm

Join our free holiday workshop and learn from top artists as they introduce you to visual effects and entertainment design! Participants will get an introductory insight to the industry whilst learning techniques that they can apply straight away! Perfect for beginners who wish to learn more as well as more experienced artists who want to push their work to the next level. 

This workshop is aimed at students 14 and above with a passion for drawing.

To Register Visit:

www.cdwstudios.com/holiday-workshops

Women in Defence 

Virtual Information Session (Online)

Wednesday April 16th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Discover your potential to serve alongside likeminded, supportive women in the ADF.

The Australian Defence Force provides a supportive, inclusive and respectful workplace where you can grow both personally and professionally.

Details and Registration: www.adfcareers.gov.au/events/events-detail/f6kvu49

Swinburne Innovation in Action

Hawthorn Campus

Thursday April 17, 9:30am – 3:00pm

The Swinburne Innovation in Action school holiday program is a 1-day program based at our Hawthorn campus where Year 10 - 12 students are given the knowledge and tools they need to come up with brilliant new ideas to solve real-world problems.

For Further info or to Register Visit:

www.swinburne.edu.au/events/2025/04/swinburne-innovation-in-action---april-2025

Tech and Trades Experience Day

Thursday July 10th, 9am – 2pm

Tailored for students in years 10, 11, and 12, along with their parents and guardians, this event promises an immersive day of exploration. Uncover your passions, gain valuable insights, and pave the way for a future filled with endless possibilities.

Interested in coming to the Tech and Trades Experience Day? Registrations will open soon.

For further information visit:

www.rmit.edu.au/events/2025/july/tech-trades-experience-day

WORK EXPERIENCE 

The MCN is a world-class nanofabrication centre, combining cutting-edge technologies with the knowledge and skills of expert process engineers. The MCN represents a $50million investment in micro- nanotechnology infrastructure as a joint venture between seven Victorian Universities and the CSIRO. It is located in the heart of the South-East Melbourne Innovation Precinct. MCN believes in the empowerment of high school students and hopes to see more young people investing in the science disciplines. Work experience places for 2025 are available.  

Visit:

https://nanomelbourne.com/about-us/work-with-us/ 

Darcy McCallum         

Year 10-12 Co-ordinator

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au

Exercise Science/Physical Education Webiner

Thursday 3rd April - 6pm

An online event for regional students in Years 9 to 12 who are interested in exploring careers in Sport/Exercise Science and Physical Education. This 45-minute online webinar will feature presenters discussing the benefits of attending University, advice for building a career in the Sports industry and resources available to commencing higher education students. 

Panellists will include: 

Dean Russ: Former professional Cricketer, Dean will discuss his experiences in both education and talent management, as well as his insights into Sports Coaching.

Will McGregor: Hailing from Western Victoria and now serving as Head of Community with the Geelong Cats (AFL), Will offers guidance on how to develop a career in Sports Management.

Maddison McNally: Current ACU Education/Exercise Science student, Maddison has earned multiple Executive Dean's Commendations and will share her experiences of Higher Education, including the challenges of moving from Bendigo to Melbourne and navigating the transition from Secondary School to University. 

Students, staff, parents and the wider community are invited to register for the live webinar at 6pm on Thursday April 3rd. 

To Register Visit: https://acu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5olXxlLWTRC9e8-IWjv3fg#/registration