Next Week @ TC
24/04/2026
Principal's message
I hope that all our students and their families and carers were able to spend time together and with friends over the break. I am in the enviable position where my whole family had time together over the break, resting and catching up with friends. It has been great to see all the students back at TC this week after the holiday break. I am sure that they will have enjoyed the additional day off whilst the staff returned to work on Monday.
The staff used the day to start the work following up from the School Review, revisiting our vision and values, and considering what curriculum structures might be in place for 2027. The School Review recommendations will necessitate some changes to the curriculum structures in the school, but we are wedded to protecting the FLE.
The consultation around curriculum structures will include opportunities for input from staff, students, and families. The opportunity to be consulted will occur over the coming months. It is both exciting and challenging work aimed at improving student outcomes and wellbeing.
Today I welcomed our local member, Mr Matthew Guy MP, to the school. As the new Principal I was keen to keep him abreast of how great TC is and he spent time talking with and listening to our student leaders.
Coffee with the principal
The Coffee with the Principal sessions return this term and I would love the opportunity to continue to meet parents and talk about the school and its students. ☕️
Most of these sessions will be face to face, with the last session online for those who find it difficult to get to the school during the day. I would like to keep these sessions small so that everyone has the opportunity to talk with me, and each other, and will therefore limit each session to 10 people.
Please make sure that you book a place if interested using the relevant link below:
School Council Members and Office Bearers 2026
The Templestowe College School Council election process has now formally concluded. We recently held our first School Council meeting, and I am pleased to announce the members of Templestowe College School Council and our office bearers for 2026. Our School Council comprises six parent members, five school employee members, one community member and two student members.
School Council Notice of Public Meeting
Members of the school community are invited to attend the upcoming School Council Public Meeting where the annual report will be presented.
Date: Thursday 21 May
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Conference Room, TC
If you wish to attend, please RSVP to Sally Steel at sste@tc.vic.edu.au by Monday 18 May
Have a great week.
Daryl Bennett
Principal
Accessibility works - Trades on site from Monday
From Monday, trades will be on site to begin building works, continuing throughout Term 2. These works will focus on improving accessibility across our school pathways. Please be mindful of trade vehicles and any temporary fencing in place during this time. We appreciate your support as we work to make our school environment safe and accessible for all students, staff and families.
Entry Vaccination Day - April 30
ENTRY (Yr7) Students Immunisation School Program
📅A reminder that our school immunisation program is being held on Thursday, 30 April
📝Please ensure you please log into the Manningham council ‘Vitavo platform’ to consent - see below on how to log onto the platform. If you have already responded please ignore this email.
School Booking information Immunisation school program
Year 7 students can receive 2 free vaccines under the National Immunisation Program:
Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Providing Consent - please use the link below
The system we are using is called Vitavo and is simple to use and update your children's information at any time.
📢To get started you need to provide consent for Immunisations.
🔗Please click the link provided: https://manningham.book.vitavo.com.au/school/TemplestoweCollege-64IOq3
information for MAP students who will miss out on the upcoming School Vaccinations Program on the 30 April due to MAP students being on camp.
Manningham Council has advised of the following details for families with students going on MAP Camp:
Templestowe College will send Manningham council a list of students who are going on the camp so Council will be able to place your child’s name on their data base for the next session on Thursday, 23 July period 1.
If your child is going on MAP camp, please book with Vitavo after 30 April 2026.
FLE 3 Immunisation Day - April 30
FLE 3 (Yr10) Students Immunisation School Program
📅A reminder that our school immunisation program is being held on Thursday, 30 April
📝Please ensure you please log into the Manningham council ‘Vitavo platform’ to consent - see below on how to log onto the platform. If you have already responded please ignore this email.
School immunisation Program Year 10 - how to book
Manningham Council is coming out to undertake the School Immunisation Program for the FLE 3 students on Thursday 30 April 2026.
Year 10 students can receive 1 free vaccine under the National Immunisation Program:
Meningococcal ACWY
In addition to the free Meningococcal ACWY (the standard Yr 10 program) we are also offering a user pay Meningococcal B vaccination to students in Year 10, this is a parent paid optional vaccine and is not part of the Free NIP:
Meningococcal B is $149 per dose (2 doses are required)
An online payment will be taken during the consent flow, if you wish, for your student/s to have this paid vaccine. We will be doing the first dose of Meningococcal B at school and parents will need to book into a community session to complete and pay for dose 2.
Providing Consent
The system we are using is called Vitavo and is simple to use and update your children's information at any time.
📢To get started you need to provide consent for Immunisations.
🔗Please click the link provided: https://manningham.book.vitavo.com.au/school/TemplestoweCollege-64IOq3
Reconciliation Week Creative Competition
Dear TC Community,
Our annual Reconciliation Week Creative Competition is open for entries! This year's theme is "All In". This theme encourages all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
All current students are invited to submit creative works in any medium or genre that explores the theme. In previous years we have had incredible paintings, poems, sketches, short stories, and video works.
All entries go in the running for the prizes: 1st place - $200 voucher from a Indigenous run business of the winner's choice. 2nd place - $50 voucher. 3rd place - $30 voucher.
Entries must be submitted to RGR@tc.vic.edu.au by 5pm June 5th.
Entries will be judged by members of the Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group. Winners will be notified by Teams message in the final week of Term 2.
For more info about Reconciliation Week, please visit:
https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/
Interschool Sport Consent and Payment deadline reminder!
Friendly reminder to families that payment and consent for interschool sport events are exactly 1 week prior to the event.
Senior and Intermediate (FLE2 - GRAD) level students who responded to the EOI form by the deadline (March 30th) were added to Compass events already. It is crucial students and families check emails and Compass regularly to ensure payment and consent is submitted by the deadline.
Entry and FLE1s need to submit their EOI by the end of Friday 24/04/26.
Year 7 (Entry) - form closes April 24th: Year 7 (ENTRY) Interschool Sports - Term 2 2026 – Fill in form
Year 8 (FLE1) - form closes April 24th: Year 8 (FLE1) Interschool Sports - Term 2 2026 – Fill in form
TC's Athletics Day and Indigenous Games - May 19
Poster design by Myf Whittle
🏃♀️🖤💛❤️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.
In addition to the full range of Athletics events, Wanyara will host a massive day of traditional Indigenous games. This day is the perfect way to try the games and find your favourite.
🎶🎮🎨Other exciting activities include DJs and Dance Comp, Tug of War and other novelty games, Mario Kart console battles, art, plus lots more! The canteen will operate on the day. A menu will be shared with the community prior to the event.
✅Parental consent is required for attendance on the day. Consent must be completed via Compass.
Some important information about the day:
📍 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.
🚌Students who catch the Panorama buses will be dropped 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.
Students will be dismissed from the track at 2:30pm to be picked up by parents or to catch public buses or school buses. It is important that all students be picked up by 2:45pm at the latest. No transport back to TC will be provided on the day, so please ensure your child/children have pre-arranged transport after the event.
WHAT TO BRING:
🧺Picnic blanket/cushions
🥤Food/snacks/water bottle
💰Cash or card for the canteen
👥Your friends!
🪂 Costume - DRESS IN YOUR COMMUNITY COLOUR!
🏃➡️Clothes for running, jumping
👟Sports shoes
🧥Warm jacket and/or waterproof jacket in case of rain
❓ QUESTIONS:
📧 Any questions about athletics events, please contact APAT@tc.vic.edu.au
📧 All other questions, please contact RGR@tc.vic.edu.au
Semester 1 Performing Arts Events
One River, Many Streams poster designed by Myf Whittle
Dear TC Community; Students, Staff, Family and Friends,
Please save the dates for this term’s amazing performances that will be occurring down in the PAC. Ticketing is now open for all events via Trybooking:
🎶 May Music Concerts – One River, Many Streams – 12 & 13 May at 6.30pm.
Respected yidaki (didjeridoo) player Ganga Giri (Palawa) will join the TC Musos on Wednesday May 13. Don't miss this special opportunity to see one of the world's most renown modern yidaki players. https://gangagiri.com/
Tickets selling fast for both nights!
https://www.trybooking.com/DKPCP
🎭 VCE Drama Performances – 28 May at 6pm https://www.trybooking.com/DKOVY
🎼 VCE Music Repertoire Recital – 2 June at 5pm https://www.trybooking.com/DKOWL
💃 Dance Across the Decades Showcase – 19 June at 6pm https://www.trybooking.com/DKOWP
👩🎤 Festival of Drama – 24 June at 6pm https://www.trybooking.com/DKOWT
State School Spectacular - Congratulations!
A huge congratulations to Reesha Pillai and Olivia Stephenson for being selected to represent TC at this year's State School Spectacular held at John Cain Areana on August 29. We are excited to support Reesha and Olivia as they work with hundreds of singers, dancers, and productions crew from government schools around Victoria. Stay tuned for show progress reports...