"Being in class" focus
Starting on Monday, we will have a renewed whole-school focus on βBeing in Class. πβ‘οΈπ«
Why? Because we know that the more students are in class, the greater access they have to learning opportunities, support from staff and connections with classmates.
What will happen:
The classroom teacher will mark the roll 5 minutes after class begins.
If a student arrives to class after the 5 minute mark, they will be marked βLateβ on the roll.
If a student is given permission to leave the classroom, they must return before the 10-minute mark or their teacher will log a chronicle on Compass.
With 5 minutes to go at the end of recesses and lunch times yard duty teachers will ask students to go to class.
We would appreciate you reinforcing this focus on 'Being in Class' with your young person at home. Any questions, please don't hesitate to get in contact.
Katrina Katz
Assistant Principal - Community and Wellbeing
kkat@tc.vic.edu.au
Secondhand resource sale
ππ Itβs that time of year again! TC is excited to offer parents and students the chance to buy and sell secondhand resources for 2026 β a great way to recycle, save money, and pass on items to new homes.
Important Dates
π Drop-off period
Monday 10 November β Tuesday 25 November 2025
8:30 am β 4:00 pm
π° Selling day
Wednesday 26 November 2025
8:30 am β 4:00 pm
π¦ Collection of unsold resources
Monday 1 December β Friday 5 December 2025
8:30 am β 4:00 pm
π You can check the 2026 Resource List on Campion here: Student Ordering - Campion Education
π Enter TCβs school resource code: JC8W
Please check the below (printable) document for all the details and follow the simple steps provided. To print, click on the pop out icon at top right. Printed copies are also available from the General Office.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the General Office on 9850 6333 (option 6) or email connect@tc.vic.edu.au.
Road closure
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Road closure π
Road closure on Lynnwood Pde β Tuesday 18 November
π§ A reminder of the upcoming road closure on Lynnwood Parade on Tuesday 18 November.
β The closure of Lynnwood Parade will occur between Hickory Street and Williamsons Road.
π Only buses will be allowed through this closure during the works.
ποΈ The road closure is occurring to facilitate works associated with a crane.
π Works will only occur outside of school drop-off and pick-up times, therefore the works on Lynnwood Parade near the Lynnwood Parade/Williamsons Road intersection will occur from 9amβ3pm.
TC Market & Art Show
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TC Market and Art Show Opening on next Monday
The TC Market and Art Show Opening are on this Monday 17 November π¨π
π Market: 3:30-6:30pm, by the Canteen
πΌοΈ Art Show Opening: 5:30pm, in S-Wing
β οΈ IMPORTANT: The through road will be blocked from 3:45pm and cars will need to park before the boom gate and exit through the front gate until the end of the market.
Free public transport for under 18s - from Jan 1
From 1 January 2026 all people aged under 18 can travel free on all Victorian public transport services using a new YOUTH MYKI CARD. This includes buses, trains and trams πππ
To access this free travel students must use a new YOUTH MYKI CARD and tap the card on and off each time they travel. π«
More information on these cards will be available shortly. Refer to the myki types - Transport Victoria webpage on the Transport Victoria website which will be available later this term.
Festival of Drama
πβ¨ TCβs Festival of Drama is back, bringing four student-led performances across two exciting evenings! β¨π
π Tuesday 18 November β All Ages
πΉ Roses β A heartfelt story about community and unexpected connections, written, produced and directed by Clara Shade, Drama Elective alum.
π The Suitcase Series β A bold, imaginative piece exploring climate change and the future, devised and performed by the Drama Elective students.
π Wednesday 19 November β M15+
π© Waiting for Godot β A witty, existential comedy about two characters waiting for someone who may never arrive, starring Spencer Grinter (Vladimir) and Taylor Lemaire (Estragon), directed by Luca Hughes and Hannah Phillips.
πΆ [Title of Show] β A meta-musical about friends racing to create a show from scratch, featuring Emily Dean, Indi-Rae Laiacona, Jazz Falcke, Evie Patton and Bryden Dreyzel, directed by Jazz Falcke.
Enjoy a Q&A with cast and creators after each performance! βπ€
β° Doors open: 6:00pm
ποΈ Performances begin: 6:30pm
π Book for Tuesday
π Book for Wednesday
Project Stationery
This year, Templestowe College is collecting both used and unused stationery donations for Project Stationery βοΈπ, a Melbourne-based volunteer group dedicated to supporting those in need β€οΈ.
Please note that there is no need to purchase new items for this donation, simply donate what you already have at home π . Along with stationery, they also accept craft materials in good condition π¨βοΈ.
Project Stationery redistributes stationery each year to individuals and families who can benefit from these resources π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦.
Kindly refer to the list of accepted items to ensure your donation meets the requirements β .
Please bring your unwanted stationery to S-Wing and place it in the labelled boxes π³οΈ.
Please contact Cathy Dewar (ccr@tc.vic.edu.au) if you have any questions π§
Thank you for your generosity and support π
TC News
Melbourne Cup: A long-running tradition under scrutiny
The annual Melbourne Cup horse race was held last week on the first Tuesday of November ππ. The Cup dates back to 1861, although was originally run on Thursdays π . In 1875, the Cup was moved to the second Tuesday of the month (in later years changing to the first Tuesday) to coincide with the Prince of Wales' birthday on 9 November ππ. As a result, holidays were announced ποΈ.
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is a four-day event at Flemington Racecourse ποΈ, contributing over $500 million to Victoriaβs economy each year π°; creating jobs π·ββοΈπ·ββοΈ, supporting small businesses πͺ, and backing local communities ποΈ. According to the Victoria Racing Club, βThe Melbourne Cup Carnival was directly responsible for bringing 60,897 people to Victoria [this year], including international guests from 28 countries πβοΈβ. This proves that many were eager to visit our state and enjoy the world-class racing π, fashion ππ©, food π½οΈ, and entertainment πΆπ that Cup Week offers.
Race-day fashion is taken very seriously π and each of the four days has its own dress code:
Derby Day is strictly black and white β«βͺ
Melbourne Cup Day is renowned for its glamorous and eccentric style featuring bright colours π
Oaks Day, also known as Ladies Day, is where racegoers turn to pastels and florals πΈπ
Stakes Day is more laid-back and family friendly π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦
In recent years, the Cup Carnival has come under increasing scrutiny βοΈ and hashtags such as #NupToTheCup have gained momentum on social media π±. Many people boycott the race due to concerns about gambling π° and animal welfare π΄π, as well as the fact that sovereignty has never been ceded on this Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung land πͺΆπΏ where the event takes place. The Cup is often associated with gambling, excess, and wealth πΈ; things that stand in stark contrast to the realities many Indigenous communities face β.
In addition to some families celebrating this event π, many take the opportunity to go on holiday for the unofficial long weekend ποΈ with many schools, including TC, running alternate programming due to a high number of students away.
Mietta Palmer
TC Journalist