10-12 Key Dates

TERM 1
Feb
Weds	26th	Yr 12 Biology Excursion
Thurs	27th	Sue Clay Visiting
Fri	28th	Yr 12 Road Safety Presentation
March
Mon	3rd	Whole School Mid Term Assembly @ 9am
Mon	3rd	Sue Clay Visting
Tues	4th	Yr 7 & 10 Vaccination Program
Weds	5th	Elevate Education Study Skills Workshop (Yr 10, 11, 12 - those completing VCE subjects)
Thur	6th	NCD Triathlon
Fri	7th	PUPIL FREE DAY
Mon	10th	PUBLIC HOLIDAY PUPIL FREE DAY
Tues	11th	LMR Swimming (only for those that qualify)
Weds	12th	Yr 12 Geography Fieldwork
Tues	18th	School Photos
Fri	21st	Sue Clay Visiting
Weds	26th	Sue Clay Visiting
April
Weds	2nd	Sue Clay Visiting
Fri	4th	End of Term

Year 10 Work Experience Fundraising

Footy Tipping

Footy tipping is back! The Year 10's of 2025 have organised another footy tipping competition, to help raise money for our Work Experience Program.

To enter, you must pay the small fee of $20, either at the office or by bank transfer. We are using the same ESPN format from previous years. Prizes to be won, including some nice AFL merch. “Round Zero” starts on the 6th of March, so we only have roughly 2 weeks until footy takes over again!

Bank Transfer Details:

Account Name: Charlton College Official Account

BSB: 063-662

Account Number: 1003 8636

Reference: Footy – “Your Name”

To Enter (after payment):

https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Year_10_Work_Experience_Fundraiser_2025

OK Motels This Weekend!

The Year 10 Work Experience students will be serving dinner on Saturday night at the Charlton Shire Hall. The group will also take charge of the BBQ breakfast Saturday morning at the Travellers Rest. Get along and support!

7-10 Sport

PE and Sport Term 1 will consist of Team Building, Fitness and Aquatics.

7-10 PE is timetabled for Tuesday period 5 and 6 with Declan Ryan and Darcy McCallum

7-9 Sport is timetabled for Wednesday Period 5 and 6 with Rhys Thompson and Darcy McCallum.

For Term 1, students are required to bring their sport uniform, hat and drink bottle to both classes.

Dates students will require bathers: 25th, 26th Feb & 4th, 5th March.

*Please note to bring both bathers and Sport uniform to the above dates in case of an unforeseen change in weather etc.

Students who are unable to participate in any activities, must bring a signed parent note or email one of the above PE staff.

Where possible, we will work with non-participating students to continue to be as involved in activities as possible so please still bring a change of uniform. Our goal is to have maximum participation and all students engaged in our activities in ways that are appropriate for the individual and for all students to be giving their best effort to all they do.

If students are waiting on a sport shirt, please still bring a change of clothes appropriate to be active in (must be a shirt – no singlets)

Careers and Pathways

Parents/Guardians Please Subscribe To Our Careers Newsfeed!

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

Melbourne Showgrounds

March 20 to March 22, 2025

Victorian Careers & Employment Expo is open from March 20 to 22, 2025 at the Melbourne Showgrounds. The Expo will showcase over 130 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Visitor entry is free.

The event is for school students, parents, teachers, graduates, job seekers, people looking for courses and workers seeking new training and career options.

www.careersemploymentexpo.com.au/Victorian.html

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS WORKSHOPS

Music Theatre, Melbourne Campus

April 14 to April 15, 2025

AIM’s holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in Music Theatre. Created for students in Years 9-12, the two-day Music Theatre workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience performing and being mentored by AIM’s own accomplished industry professionals.

Holiday Workshop – Performance, Sydney

Organisation: Australian Institute of Music

Location: AIM Sydney Campus

Date: April 14, 2025

AIM’s new school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in music performance. Created for students in Years 9-12, the workshops provide incredible opportunities to experience playing and performing music, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.

Learn, practice and perform contemporary and classic pop, rock and soul tunes, under the expertise of Australia’s leading music mentors.

Find out more and register

Holiday Workshop – Songwriting, Sydney

Organisation: Australian Institute of Music

Location: AIM Sydney Campus

Date: April 14, 2025

Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM’s new high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.

This songwriting workshop is essential for any high school students curious about writing songs and performing and is a golden opportunity to work with incredibly accomplished songwriters. Join us these school holidays and discover the songwriter and performer you were born to become.

Find out more and register

Future Creators’ Day

Organisation: University of New South Wales

Location: UNSW Paddington Campus

Date: April 14 to April 24, 2025

Join UNSW for Future Creators' Day, an immersive event crafted to inspire and educate Year 10 and Year 11 students about the thrilling worlds of Game Art, Animation, Fashion, Design, and Visual Arts.

This unique experience offers hands-on opportunities for students to unleash their creative potential and learn directly from industry professionals. Don't miss out on this chance to explore your future in the creative arts!

Note: event date in the April school holidays TBC.

Find out more and register

Discover Law, Criminology and Human Rights at ACU Blacktown

Organisation: Australian Catholic University

Location: ACU Blacktown Campus

Date: April 14, 2025

All rise! Aspiring lawyers, criminologists, and human rights advocates, it’s time to sharpen your analytical skills and discover the excitement of the courtroom. Join us for interactive workshops designed to give you a taste of what it's like to study law, criminology, and human rights at ACU. Dive into hands-on sessions where you’ll test your courtroom strategies, unravel criminal cases, and explore the critical thinking skills needed to succeed in these fast-paced fields. Plus, engage in a dynamic and interactive human rights session, preparing you with valuable insights into the complexities of human rights law and the importance of advocacy. Whether you're interested in the legal system, criminology, or human rights, this event will give you an exciting taste of your future career path.

Find out more and register

Industry Experience Day

Organisation: Academy of Interactive Entertainment

Location: AIE Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra & Adelaide Campuses

Date: April 16, 2025

AIE's Industry Experience Day is a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.

The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on some blockbuster games and films. Everything is provided for you to participate in the hands-on workshops and you will be using the same software that is used in the industry.

Find out more and register

Performance & Songwriting, Melbourne

April 16 to April 17, 2025

AIM’s school holiday workshop is designed for high school students interested in music performance and songwriting. Created for students in Years 9-12, the two-day music workshops provide opportunities to experience playing, writing, and performing music, mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.

www.aim.edu.au

Defence Careers Information Session

Online or Melbourne ADF Careers Centre

Thursday February 27th, 6pm- 8pm

Look after the wellbeing of Australian Defence Force personnel as a Doctor, Nurse, Dentist, Psychologist, Scientist or Chaplain, in what could be the most rewarding job you’ll ever undertake. Join us for an info session to find out more about Health career options and how you can optimise your potential in the Navy, Army and Air Force.

www.adfcareers.gov.au/events

DISCOVER ACU BALLARAT

April School Holidays Events

Arts and Humanities, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Teaching

Thursday April 10, 2025

Are you a current secondary student in year 10, 11 or 12? Experience university life firsthand at the 2025 Discover ACU. This free event, tailored to your specific study interests, offers an in-depth look at what it is like to be a university student.

You'll have the choice of one of the following workshops:

Arts and Humanities
Occupational Therapy
Physiotherapy
Teaching

Nursing and Paramedicine

Friday April 11, 2025

Discover what it’s like to study nursing or paramedicine at ACU Ballarat. At this event, you’ll take part in hands-on workshops to experience the practical skills required in these fields and hear firsthand from current students about their life-changing experiences.

www.acu.edu.au/events

Darcy McCallum

Year 10-12 Co-ordinator

Sue Clay

Careers and Pathways

Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden

Briony Zagame

SAKG Report- contributed by Tom from the Cringey Crumpets.