Next Week @ TC

01/05/2026

• Principal’s message

  • Coffee with the Principal Sessions

• E-bikes at school

• Unit 2 Subject Changes

• School Event Consent and deadline reminder

• TC's Athletics Day and Indigenous Games - May 19

• TC presents Frozen Jr August 4-7

• TC News - how to avoid burn out

It’s been a fantastic start to Term 2, with a wide range of engaging and exciting learning experiences already underway across the college. Over the last two weeks we have seen Community Assemblies and competitions, camps and excursions, Interschool Sport, basketball finals, a self-defence course and more, highlighting the many opportunities available for students to get involved, challenge themselves, and connect with others.

I am continuing to run the Coffee with the Principal sessions this term and I look forward to ongoing conversations with parents and carers about our school and students. Sessions will be mostly face to face, with a final online option available. Please book a place using the relevant link below if you would like to attend.

☕ Book for face-to-face sessions here.

🌐 Book for online sessions here.

Have a great weekend.

Daryl Bennett 
Principal

Riding bikes to school is a fantastic way to stay active, and TC highly encourages this mode of travel to and from school. We know that e-bikes can be an efficient and enjoyable way to travel, however we need to ensure that students are doing this in a manner that is safe for themselves and the community.

We are aware that some e-bikes in our community are not compliant with Victorian laws and are causing safety concerns. Please see below information from the Department of Transport around what is required for an e-bike to be legal to ride in public. Any bike that is not compliant with these guidelines must not be brought on site. 

Please direct any questions around this to an Assistant Principal. Thank you for your ongoing support in this.  

Electric bikes | Rules and safety requirements in Victoria - Transport Victoria 

THIS FORM IS FOR CHANGES TO VCE UNIT 2 SUBJECTS ONLY 

Please read all the information on the form as it explains the blocking, subject codes and limitations.  Link to form: 2026 VCE Changes to Unit 2 – Fill out form

Please note that ALL VCE subject change requests will require parent approval and may require a careers meeting. Please check your Teams regularly during this period to be across communication regarding the status of your change request.  

Comprehensive reasons will need to be provided as to why changes are being requested. This is NOT an opportunity to make widespread timetable changes.
This form will open at 4pm on Friday 1 May and close at 4pm on Friday 8 May. This will allow us to undertake the process and ensure any approved changes can be facilitated ahead of the Unit 2 commencement date.

You can only submit one form per student, so please review your form carefully before submitting it.

As each class will commence Unit 2 at different times, approved changes will be made at the time that the class completes Unit 1.
Before any changes can be made, you must follow the below steps:

✅ Steps to follow:

✍️ Complete the request form before the deadline of Friday 8 May
🧑‍💼 Attend careers meeting (if required)
📧 Parents/carers will be informed via email of your request and approval must be provided
📚 Discuss with your Unit 1 teacher what work needs to be completed before moving to your new subject
✍️ Once work is completed, if the change has been approved, we will process the change

💪 Work hard in your new subject

You must continue to attend your classes as per what shows on Compass until change is finalised.

A friendly reminder to families and caregivers that payment and/or consent for school events, excursions and interschool sport events are due exactly 1 week prior to the event. Please check the Compass Parent Portal regularly to ensure your student doesn’t have any events pending approval. Should you need assistance or need to reset your Compass Parent Portal access please contact the school’s front office staff.

Reminder: 🏃‍♀️🖤💛❤️Our annual Athletics and Indigenous Games Day is on again at the Doncaster Athletics Track on Tuesday May 19 (Week 5 Term 2). This is an important day in our community calendar and all students are expected to attend. There will be no classes and supervision at TC on the day. 

✅Parental consent is required for attendance on the day. Consent must be completed via Compass.  

📍 Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday 19 May
📌 Location:
🏟️ Doncaster Athletics Track
📍 123 George St, Doncaster

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT DROP-OFFS and PICKUP:

Students are to be dropped directly at the track in the morning at 8:45am for a 9:10am start and finish at 2.30pm for a 2.45pm collection

🚌Students who catch the Panorama buses will be dropped and collected by Panorama directly at the track. There will be no transport from TC on the day so all families must ensure they have organised transport directly to and from the track at the stated times. 

❓ QUESTIONS:

📧 Any questions about athletics events, please contact APAT@tc.vic.edu.au
📧 All other questions, please contact RGR@tc.vic.edu.au

Dear TC Community; Students, Staff, Family and Friends,  

TC’s Musical Production for 2026 is Frozen Jr.  
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! 

🎭 Performance Dates:
🎟️ Tuesday 4 August, 7:00pm
🎟️ Wednesday 5 August, 7:00pm
🎟️ Thursday 6 August, 7:00pm
🎟️ Friday 7 August, 6:00pm

Tickets are selling quickly to purchase your access Trybooking:  https://www.trybooking.com/DLAJY 

The start of a new term marks the beginning of never-ending homework. I find that school is exhausting, but when paired with home study, it’s even more tiring. Especially when it feels as if I am just able to finish everything every week, only to still feel behind.

With this new term, I encourage students and parents to reflect on how last term was for you. Were you able to finish all your tasks while also taking a break, or did it feel like you were drowning?

Unfortunately, not doing an assignment isn't the best option; it can lead to chronic procrastination. This, in turn, can cause continuous stress and eventually burnout, which is a nightmare right before a SAC or exam.

So how do you prevent burnout? Here are some of the recommended strategies for prevention:

⏰ Time management - plan ahead, make to do lists and prioritise tasks, minimise distractions, start with the most important or hardest tasks first
🧠 Take breaks
🧩 Break down complex tasks
🎯 Set attainable goals
🤝 Use support networks (family, friends, school staff, external support)
🧘 Practice self-care
🚫 Avoid perfectionism 

All these strategies are easier said than done; however, if you start by implementing just one, it can launch a whole new study routine which prioritises your work but also yourself.

Self-care, taking breaks and avoiding perfectionism are probably the most important strategies listed to me. It’s okay to take a break. Also, not every task has to be perfect; do your best, which looks unique to you. VCE can be super difficult in avoiding comparing yourself to those around you but remember to focus on your work and nobody else's. But most importantly, remember it’s going to be okay, it just might take some mental and physical effort to get there. Good luck, everyone!

Dara Cucos
TC Journalist