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Next Week @TC

07/10/2022

  • Earth Week - Videos For Change Competition

  • Pilot Recycling Program - closing soon

  • 2023 Graduate Hoodies - Order Closing Next Week

  • Student Employment Opportunities

  • Term 3 Newsletter Release

  • Mango Drive

  • TC Elite Dance Performance / Fundraiser - Friday 14 October at 6pm

  • Updated Smoking, Vaping, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Policy

  • Clearing the Air - Vaping Presentation for Parents

  • Final Dates for VCE CATCH Up Classes

  • Term 4 Key Dates

  • Beginning of 2023 Arrangements


EARTH WEEK - VIDEOS FOR CHANGE COMPETITION

Welcome back to Term 4 TC! 

This term our Community Integrated Learning theme is EARTH WEEK. EARTH WEEK is eek 4 (Oct 24 - 28) however there will activities happening throughout the term on this theme. 

During this term we will be running a Videos For Change competition. We are looking for impactful one-minute videos that inspire social change on the theme of EARTH. There are lots of cash prizes for individual filmmakers and teams as well as prizes for Connect groups that make videos. You don't need any fancy equipment to make the video; it's all about how you can make the biggest impact on your viewers and get the message of environmental awareness out there! 

Check out the comp website here: https://tc.videosforchange.org/

Any questions? Contact me on teams or email at RGR@tc.vic.edu.au 

Get creative and go for it! 

Pilot Recyling Program - closing soon

School Captain Maiya McLean has been running a pilot recycling program over term 3 ending next Friday. Please read her message below if you would like to get involved for the last week!

Hi TC Community,
There's only a week until my recycling trail ends! I'm trying to collect as many items as possible by the 13th of October to determine whether the program can continue at TC. My hope is for this initiative to flourish at our school to benefit our community, and our environment. But in order for it to continue, I need your help. The program's poster is attached with the items that can be donated, such as plastic bottle caps, empty pens, highlighters and makeup containers. Set up a little box in your home and collect as many items as possible to put in the tub at Jeremy's desk in S-wing.
Let's work together to divert things from landfill.
Thanks,
Maiya McLean at mcl0015@tc.vic.edu.au

2023 Graduate Hoodies - last week to order

2023 Graduate Hoodie Orders are closing NEXT FRIDAY 14th of October. This is to ensure tops will arrive for the beginning of Term 1. All students and families have been emailed information on ordering at the beginning of September, if you need any assistance, please email Sophie Ellis, SHOP@tc.vic.edu.au or call the school on 03 9850 6333 and ask to speak to her.

Student Employment Opportunities

New 2023 Student Employability Skills Program jobs have been released on teams today. Students are welcome to apply for the following positions following the application process outlined on teams.

  • Hub Administration Support (must have private study in 2023 to apply for the role)

  • SWING Administration Support (must have private study in 2023 to apply for the role)

  • Student Facebook Administrator

Applications close Wednesday 12th October

Term 3 Newsletter realease

Congratulations to our community for an amazing Term 3. Our newsletter is jam packed with events and activities in and outside the classroom in a true display of diversity, leadership, participation and learning! Enjoy it now: TC - Newsletter, Issue 3, 2022

Mango Drive

TC Elite Dance Performance / Fundraiser - Friday 14 October at 6pm

Come along to support our Elite dance team of 2022. We will be raising funds with the tickets sales to help us travel to Sydney nationals in 2023.

  • When: Friday 14 October

  • Time: PAC Theatre Doors open 5.30pm, show starts at 6.00pm

Pre-book seats: https://www.trybooking.com/CCIPU

Updated Smoking, Vaping, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Policy

Our Smoking, Vaping, Alcohol and Illicit Drugs Policy has been updated. Here is the link to view the new policy. If you have any questions or concerns about this please contact Katrina Katz - Assistant Principal - KKAT@tc.vic.edu.au

Clearing the Air - Vaping Presentation for Parents

The TC Specialist Wellbeing Service is excited to welcome Perennial Health Institute to share their "Clearing the Air - Vaping Presentation for Parents" with the TC Community. This 45-minute presentation aims to bring parents and carers up to speed on the latest knowledge surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping covering topics such as What is vaping? The Anatomy of Vapes & E-Cigarettes, Nicotine levels in Vapes, Peer Pressure or Social Norms and much more.

  • When: October 13th 2022 at 4 pm - after school parking is available on the oval

  • Where: S-wing

This presentation is free for parents & carers but you must book as spaces are limited! To book please complete the form here:https://forms.office.com/r/cr49ZK5mqH

For more information please contact Amanda Toyer - ATOY@tc.vic.edu.au

Final Dates for VCE CATCH Up Classes

The final dates to make up any VCE classes missed are:

  • Friday 14th October for Unit 3/4 classes

  • Friday 11th November for Unit 1/2 classes

VCE catch-up sessions that are held weekly in the HUB at the following times:

  • Monday 3:30pm to 4:40pm

  • Tuesday 3:30pm to 4:40pm

  • Thursday 3:30pm to 4:40pm

A reminder that students must achieve an attendance rate of 85% for each of their VCE classes in line with DET requirements. Any questions regarding this process please contact Katrina Katz - Assistant Principal - KKAT@tc.vic.edu.au

Term 4 key dates

  • Tuesday 18th October – Last Day Senior VCAL Classes

  • Wednesday 19th October – Last Day Unit 4 Classes

  • Thursday 20th October – Last Day GRAD Students

  • Monday 24th October – Friday 28th October – Community Integrated Learning Week – Theme of Earth Week

  • Monday 31st October – Staff Professional Development Day. No classes running. Just exam students onsite

  • Tuesday 1st November – Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

  • Wednesday 26th October – Wednesday 16th November – Unit 4 VCE Exams Run

  • Thursday 17th November – Wednesday 23rd November – Unit 2 VCE Exams Run

  • Thursday 24th November – Virtual Final Assembly

  • Friday 25th November – Staff Professional Practice Day. No classes running onsite

  • Monday 28th November – Friday 2nd December – Head Start Week 1 (ALL STUDENTS)

  • Monday 5th – Friday 9th December – Head Start Week 2 (NON-VCE STUDENTS - FLE & PRE)

  • Monday 12th - Friday 16th December - Activity Week

  • Tuesday 13th December – 2023 Entry Orientation Day (Non VCE Students Onsite)

  • Wednesday 14th – Thursday 15th December – Staff First Aid Training taking place + Peer support training. Activities running for others onsite

  • Friday 16th December - Staff PD Day (no students onsite)

  • Monday 19th December – TC TLC Day 1

  • Tuesday 20th December – TC TLC Day 2 (Early Finish) (Last day of the Year)

Beginning of 2023 Arrangements

Currently we have the following arrangements for the beginning of 2023:

  • Friday 27th January - Staff Professional Development Day. No students on site. General Office opens after 11am

  • Monday 30th January - Staff Professional Development Day. No students on site.

  • Tuesday 31st January - 2023 Entry Students begin. VCE students return TBC.

  • Wednesday 1st February - all students are onsite.

TC NEWS

Journalist Bonnie-Mai Smith writes TC NEWS, articles that give our community an insight to life at TC 📰

TC NEWs takes a short break at the start of this term, we look forward to bringing you more exciting articles in the Term 4 weeks to come.