Next Week @ TC

07/08/2026

• Principal’s Message

• Frozen Jnr Takes to the Stage

• Student Parent Teacher Conferences 11 and 12 August - REMINDER: these are student-free days

• Important information - 2027 Subject Selection Process and Course Counselling Day (Wednesday 26 August)

• Science Week Photography Competition

• Student Employability Skills Program recruiting now!

• Permaculture News

Reminders:

• Panorama Bus Traveller Information - ACTION REQUIRED

• Art Immersion Camp - Expressions of Interest

• Unleash - Save the date, Friday 11 September

Yesterday I sent information regarding the 2027 curriculum to all families via Compass. I encourage everyone to read the full outline of our 2027 curriculum, available via the link below (Compass login required).

The School Review in Term 1 suggested we review our curriculum based on input from students, staff, and parents. This was also tested against some of our Attitudes to School survey data. Through this process we have worked hard to protect what is central to TC and continue to have informed student choice in designing learning programs in the Flexible Learning Environment (FLE). Our curriculum continues to offer unmatched levels of student choice in learning, supported by unique programs like Animals, ESDP (Basketball), and Permaculture.

The curriculum documents for our Subject Selection website are being finalised this week and will be available for students and families in time for Student Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday.

Have a great weekend.

Daryl Bennett
Principal

Congratulations to the incredible, dedicated and hardworking cast, crew and support team behind this year's musical, Frozen Jr.

While we'll be sharing a full feature and official production photos in next week's newsletter, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the enormous amount of effort, planning, preparation, rehearsals and teamwork that happens behind the scenes to bring a production like this to life.

The result is a magical, high-energy spectacular filled with unforgettable vocal performances, outstanding acting, brilliant comic timing and some very realistic-looking (and we've heard, very messy!) fake snow.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making Frozen Jr. such a memorable production. We can't wait to share more with you next week.

A reminder that SPT Conferences are on next week. These days are student-free days.

DATES 

🖥️Online: Tuesday 11 August, 10:30am-6:00pm– no scheduled classes this day 

🧑‍🧑‍🧒In person: Wednesday 12 August, 8:30am-3:30pm– no scheduled classes this day

Please note: Sunday 9 August at 9:00pm: SPTC bookings close 

Please keep the following key dates in mind:

• Sunday 9 August at 9:00pm: SPTC bookings close

• Tuesday 11 August & Wednesday 12 August: Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences (SPTCs) – a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress, future pathways and 2027 subject choices.

• Friday 14 August (5:00pm): Course Counselling bookings open 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 2027 subjects.

• 2027 English and Maths recommendations and VCE Readiness reports are now available via the Compass reports tab.  

From next Tuesday, 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.

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

Kind regards, 

Liam O’Neill
Acting Assistant Principal - Learning 

Celebrate National Science Week by entering our Photography Competition!

This year's theme, "Seeds of Science: Nurturing knowledge for all," encourages students to capture an image that reflects the many ways science can be found in the world around us.

Simply take a photo, write a short explanation of how it connects to the theme, and submit your entry to Lizzy Wade via Teams or EWAD@tc.vic.edu.au by 4:00pm on Friday 14 August. There are prizes for the best ENTRY photo, best Action photo, best Science photo and the People's Choice Award. We can't wait to see your creativity in action! 

🌟 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

🍕 PERMACULTURE PROMOTION MONTH: August is "TC Permaculture Promotion Month" and we have a stack of activities and workshops to enjoy. This week we made garlic bread and other baked items, then every Thursday for the next few weeks we will be firing up the pizza oven to share some homegrown and handmade treats. 🌱 Come down Thursday lunchtimes to have a chat and a nibble with Andy and Petra. All staff welcome too! 😊

We are excited to welcome expressions of interest for this year's Arts Immersion Camp held in week 10 this term (Tues Sept 15-Thurs Sept 17) at Seacroft Estate, Apollo Bay. This camp is for serious young artists, writers, song-writers or photographers to spend three days developing their arts practice. Interested artists should send a 100-word artistic brief outlining their proposed focus and how the camp will broaden their art practice along with a sample of their work to RGR@tc.vic.edu.au by Monday Aug 10 4pm. Places are limited and applicants will be chosen based on the quality of their artistic brief and intended focus. 

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.