10-12 Key Dates

TERM 2
April
Weds	30th	Sue Clay Visiting
May
Tues	6th	House Cross Country
Fri	9th	White Card Training (Yr 10)
		Mother's Day Stall (Students Only)
Mon	12th	Sue Clay Visiting
Weds	14th	Parent Teacher Conferences
Fri	16th	NCD Cross Country
Mon	19th	LMR Senior Hockey LMR Inter & Senior Badminton
Tues	20th	Buloke Youth Expo (Yr 9 & 10)
		Sue Clay Visiting
Thurs	22nd	NCTTC First Aid Training Day
Tues	27th	LMR Cross Country
Fri	30th	Sue Clay Visiting
June
Mon	2nd	Exam Period Begins (Yr 10 & 11)
Mon	9th	Kings Birthday, Pupil Free Day
Fri	13th	Exam Period Concludes
		Sue Clay Visiting
Mon - Weds	16th - 18th	Driver Education (Yr 10)
Tues	17th	GAT (Unit 3 & 4 Students)
Fri	20th	Pupil Free Day
Mon	23rd	Sue Clay Visiting
Mon - Weds	23rd-25th	Year 11 & 12 Retreat (leaving after school Monday)
July
Mon	1st	Western District Career Longy Expo (Yr 10 & 11)
Weds	2nd	Sue Clay Visiting
Fri	4th	Final Day Term 2

Weekly Wrap Year 10:

Year 10 English

This term we are learning about ‘The Power of Your Voice.’ This unit will explore the ways people communicate and how language, visuals, and structure can be used to share ideas with an audience. We have started looking at various features of voice and how they can impact the meaning of our words. The class have started to consider the way in which they express their opinions and how their use of tone can impact how people respond to their words.

Advisory

This week, students have kicked off the exciting process of designing next year’s VCE jumper, showing great creativity and collaboration. They’ve also continued refining their resumes in preparation for future job opportunities. Additionally, students have begun one-on-one meetings with Abby to explore potential Work Experience placements and pathways.

Yr. 10 Work Experience

Footy Tipping - Top 10!

RANK	NAME	ROUND 7	TOTAL SCORE
1	Daisy Thompson	7	47
2	Xanthe Fitzpatrick	7	47
3	Sam Cossar	7	46
4	Raquel W	7	46
5	Hendog	7	45
6	Lachlan HB	6	45
7	Luke Z	7	45
8	Terry Fitz	7	44
9	Laura Fitzpatrick	7	44

Careers and Pathways

Right off the bat, most people who are interested in a career in sport think, “Great – I’m going to be a professional golfer or a football star.” And while those professions are undoubtedly exciting, they can be difficult to attain. If you love sport, here are some jobs that may be of interest:

Sports Journalist

If you have a passion for both sports and writing, sports journalism might be right up your alley. As a sports journalist, you could cover everything from local competitions to professional sports. Plus, you can choose from many different mediums, including print, television, radio, or digital platforms.

Sports Agent

If you’re a savvy negotiator and enjoy managing relationships, consider becoming a sports agent. An agent’s role is to represent the interests of athletes, assist with contract negotiations, and offer career advice.

Sports Psychologist

If you love understanding the human mind and how it affects performance, a career in sports psychology could be for you. In this field, you’ll work on improving athletes’ mental health and helping them hone their focus, dealing with performance anxiety etc.

Coach

Do you have a deep understanding of your sport and enjoy teaching others? As a coach, you could work with athletes of all ages. Your responsibilities would extend far beyond the playing field, to mentoring and guiding athletes toward their goals, both on/off the field.

Fitness and Nutrition Advisor

With an interest in sports, you’re likely familiar with the importance of proper diet and exercise for optimal performance. As a fitness and nutrition advisor, you’d have the opportunity to guide and instruct athletes on how to maintain a balanced diet and perform exercises.

Sports - Physician or Physiotherapist

Do you have an interest in medicine? Combining that with a love for sports could lead down a rewarding path. Sports physicians and physiotherapists work to treat and prevent injuries in athletes and assist them in their recovery.

Sports Event Planner

As a sports event planner, you would coordinate the logistics and manage event operations – a great choice for those with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Visit:

https://studyworkgrow.com.au/2023/08/01/interested-in-sports-consider-these-careers/

and/or www.yourcareer.gov.au

VCE AND CAREERS EXPO 2025

Thursday May 1st to Saturday May 3rd

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

www.vceandcareers.com.au

Talk with Occupational Therapists & Speech Pathologists

Wednesday May 7th 6:00pm – 6:45pm (Online)

Allied health practitioners help us live life to the fullest. You can diagnose, treat and rehabilitate patients, and help improve their quality of life.

Join us online to hear from ACU students and alumni about their experiences. Take part in a Q&A session and learn about the rewarding and challenging careers of occupational therapists and speech pathologists.

To Register visit:

www.acu.edu.au/events

Outward Bound Leadership Program

Tharwa, ACT

July 7th to July 11th, 2025 (School Holidays)

A chance for young adults ages 16 to 24 years to discover their leadership skills and strengths. Meet like-minded connections and add a highlight experience to your resume. By using the outdoors as your teacher, the Outward-Bound Leadership program will lead you through the Australian bush on a journey of self-improvement. Develop your abilities as a leader and strengthen trusted skills on how to best apply yourself in all your future endeavours. You’ll find you’re much more capable than what you thought.

For further information visit:

www.outwardbound.org.au/adventures/leadership-act

Visit the Charlton College Careers website here: https://charltonc.careertools.com.au/

Darcy McCallum

Year 10-12 Co-ordinator

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au

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