Next Week @ TC

14/08/2026

• Lights, Music, Action: TC’s Frozen Jr

• Important information - 2027 Subject Selection Process and Course Counselling Day (Wednesday 26 August)
  Course Counselling bookings open on Compass today.

• Lost property will be donated next week
  Please check the Bunker to claim your lost items.

• Student Employability Skills Program recruiting now!
  Opportunities in hospitality and urban farming.

Reminders:

• Permaculture Promotion Month

• Unleash - Save the date, Friday 11 September

• Panorama Bus Traveller Information - ACTION REQUIRED

Hey everyone ice to see you!

From the beginning of this year, students and staff have been diligently working to produce this year’s musical: Frozen Jr The Musical!

First off, I’d love to give a massive congratulations to every member of the musical, whether up on stage passionately performing or working backstage and making the show look seamless; everything was spectacular.  As someone who attended the Wednesday show, I can say that the love for the production was evident in every song and scene. While I may not be the target audience, I can’t pretend that I wasn’t singing along, especially to Let It Go, such an iconic song.

Speaking of which: Why can't you give Elsa a balloon? 

…
Because she will just let it go! 

I’m sorry I had to; it’s a classic. 

As someone who is just generally curious about the theatre/musical world, I asked students a range of questions to get to know their thoughts; let's have a look: 

Jazz - Elsa 

Q: What is your favourite part of being a member of the musical? 

A: My favourite part of being a member of the musical is getting to spend time with my friends, doing what we all love most, which is acting, singing and performing. 

Q: Why should people get involved in future musicals? 

A: People should get involved in future musicals because it is just a lot of fun. It’s hard work, but at the end of the day, you forget all the long hours and just focus on the incredible memories you've made. You won’t regret it! 

Delanah - Co-Director of Costumes and King Agnarr 

Q: What makes TC productions/musicals special? 

A: The community we have; being such a student-based production, is such a unique experience as you can truly see all of your work come to life. 

Evie - Bulda 

Q: Why should people get involved in future musicals? 

A: Theatre creates a sense of belonging and ends up forming one big family, and there's just no feeling like being a part of that family. Being on stage is such a special feeling that you can't capture in any other way. 

If any of this sounds like something you’d like to experience, make sure to keep an eye on teams for updates about next year’s musical; opportunities can include auditions to perform or work backstage. However, I doubt that will be announced anytime soon, as this year’s cast is taking a much-deserved rest. Before I leave…. 

Knock knock. 

Who's there? 

You. 

You who? 

Big summer blowout! 

Have a great weekend and see you next time! 

Dara Cucos
TC Journalist 

Please keep the following key dates in mind: 

• Friday 14 August(5.00pm: Course Counselling bookings open on Compass. 

• Wednesday 26 August (8:00am) Course Counselling Bookings close on Compass 

• Wednesday 26 August: Course Counselling Day – a 15-minute online meeting with your child and their Connect Mentor to review their 5-year plan and confirm their 2027 subjects. 

2027 English and Maths recommendations and VCE Readiness reports are now available on Compass (Learning Task and Reports tabs respectively). 

The 2027 Subject Selection website is available at www.subjects.tc.vic.edu.au and will include updated subject information, pathway guidance, videos and resources to support students and families throughout the subject selection process. 

We encourage families to discuss subject selections and future pathways together before the Course Counselling meeting to help make the process as productive as possible. 

Student subject preferences determine the subjects that will run and the number of classes we will need to meet demand. Active participation in this process and attending a course counselling day meeting will have a direct impact on the subjects students have access to and gives them the best possible chance of being placed in their elective subjects.  

If you have any questions, please contact your child's Connect Mentor. 

VCE Pathway Planning 

When designing their VCE pathway, students are encouraged to carefully plan the distribution of their studies across the three years of senior secondary schooling. A well-considered pathway allows students to develop their skills progressively, maintain a balanced workload, and maximise their opportunities for success. 

To be awarded the VCE, students must successfully complete a minimum of 16 units, including at least three units from the English group (with a Unit 3-4 English sequence counted as one of these requirements) and at least three sequences of Units 3 and 4 studies other than English. While meeting these minimum requirements is essential, students should be planning to undertake 20-24 units of VCE subjects focussing on creating a pathway that best supports their learning and achievement. 

A key consideration is ensuring that students are undertaking four VCE subjects in their graduation year. This will generally take the form of four internal VCE subjects but may also include internal or external Vocational Education and Training (VET), Victorian School of Languages (VSL) or in some cases a Virtual Schools Victoria (VSV) subject or Higher Education Study (HES). 

Maintaining four subjects in their graduating year provides several important advantages. It keeps students strongly connected to the College community, their peers, classroom teachers, wellbeing staff, and the many programs and experiences that are unique to their graduating year. Students who remain engaged in a full Grad year program are often better positioned to access academic support, maintain strong relationships with the TC community, and experience a smoother transition into further education, employment, etc.  

We understand that several of our current FLE 3 and FLE 4 students have planned their pathways so that they are undertaking three subjects in their Grad year (2027 and 2028 respectively). This will not come into effect in 2027 and will be addressed on a case-by-case basis from 2028 onwards to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our learners.   

While acceleration can be an excellent opportunity for some students, data we have collected over several years indicates that completing an excessive number of VCE subjects early, generally in their FLE 3 year, can have unintended consequences. Students who over-commit too early may enter their graduation year with a reduced study load, limiting their engagement with the College and reducing opportunities to continue developing the knowledge, study habits, and academic momentum that are critical for strong VCE outcomes.  Our data suggests that students who accelerate too many VCE subjects can experience lower levels of engagement, connectedness and, in some cases, poorer overall results than those who follow a more balanced pathway. 

For these reasons, students are encouraged to carefully consider the timing of their VCE studies and avoid unnecessary acceleration. A balanced pathway that fulfils VCE requirements while maintaining four subjects in the graduation year provides the best opportunity for students to remain connected, challenged, supported, and well-positioned to achieve their personal best. 

To further support students with structuring their VCE pathway, Pre VCE subject teachers have completed VCE readiness reports which are available on Compass. These reports are designed to give students and families an insight into their child’s Pre VCE progress and their suitability to undertake a VCE subject/s prior to their FLE 4 (Year 11 equivalent) or Grad (Year 12 equivalent) years. 

Connect mentors will review Compass data (VCE readiness reports, attendance, punctuality, chronicles, etc) when course counselling students on their readiness to undertake a VCE subject/s early. If the data indicates the student is not currently VCE ready the mentor will support them to explore alternative pathway options to build the required skills and knowledge. If at the end of this process the student still wishes to proceed with their VCE subject/s, they are entitled to do so but we ask that they and their family carefully consider the advice that has been provided before making that decision. 

This process is designed to better support students whose data indicates that they are not ready for the increase in workload that will result from an early VCE subject/s. Adding an additional layer of support gives students the chance to experience success.

Kind regards, 

Liam O’Neill
Acting Assistant Principal - Learning 

We have a large amount of lost property in S-Wing. If you’re missing something, please check the pile in the Bunker to see if you can find anything that belongs to you.

Any items left unclaimed after the next week will be donated, so please check soon.

🌟 We're looking for reliable students who make a positive contribution to the TC community to join our Student Employability Skills Program.

📌 Current opportunities include:

• ☕ Hospitality

• 🌱 Urban Farmhand Technician

🍕 August is "TC Permaculture Promotion Month" and we have a stack of activities and workshops to enjoy. This week we fired up the pizza oven at lunchtime and made Devonshire Tea, cheesy scones and garlic bread. 🌱 Come down Thursday lunchtimes to have a chat and a nibble with Andy and Petra. All staff welcome too!

😊Students: don't forget to sign up for Permaculture class for 2027!

UNLEASH is back again his year on Friday Sept 11 5:30-9:30pm. There will be loads of bands, food, soft drink, friends, and fun! 

All TC students are welcome and anyone U18 from other schools can join as well so be sure to opt-in on the Compass event when it opens soon. Tickets are only $10! 

As part of having a School Bus Program, we are required to collect information about students that are using the buses.

It is very important that all students that use the Panorama Bus Service fill in this form (or a parent carer on the student's behalf). If you do not fill in the form, it may impact your future place on the Bus Roll.