Learning Area Leader Update - Humanities

As the year draws rapidly to a close, we reflect on the activities we have engaged in as a Humanities Learning area, including:

• VSPP Local Parliamentary Conference - hosted by SICG

• Year 10 Business Management $20 Boss Program

• Year 10 Politics and Legal Studies Action Research Projects

• Business Management Excursions to local businesses:

• Tuckerberry Hill

• Adelia Fine Foods

• Humanities Week (20-24 October)

• Australian History Competition

• Royal Geography Competition

National Schools Constitutional Convention - Applications open

Expressions of Interest to participate in the 2026 National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) have opened. This opportunity is coordinated by the Australian Government Department of Education and supported by the Department of Education, Victoria.

The NSCC is a prestigious national event that brings together Year 11 and 12 students from across Australia to explore and debate issues relating to the Australian Constitution. It is one of the key programs within the Australian Government’s Civics and Citizenship Education initiative, aiming to deepen students’ understanding of how Australia’s democracy functions.

A total of 25 students will be selected to represent Victoria at the 2026 Convention, which will be held from 24–26 March 2026 in Canberra (with possible travel dates of 23 and 27 March for regional students). The event will take place at the Museum of Australian Democracy, with accommodation provided at the Pavilion on Northbourne Hotel.

All travel, accommodation, and meal costs are fully covered by the Department of Education. Students will be accompanied by registered teachers who hold appropriate Working with Children Checks and will be responsible for student supervision and wellbeing throughout the trip.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in Year 11 or 12 in 2026.

This is a wonderful opportunity for senior students interested in law, politics, or civic leadership to represent Victoria on the national stage and engage with other young Australians passionate about shaping our democratic future.

For further details or to express interest, please contact the Humanities Learning Area or visit the Department of Education’s Civics and Citizenship webpage.

For more information: https://ncsonline.com.au/projects/national-schools-constitutional-convention

Expression of Interest Form via: https://nationalcurriculumservices.snapforms.com.au/form/nscc-2026-vic-student-eoi-form

Humanities Week

During Humanities Week (20-24th of October) we aim to provide a week of enrichment activities including:

• Humanities-themed bell music

• Specialty canteen snack/lunch offerings

• Daily quizzes

• Examen

• Soapbox session

• School bag scavenger hunt

• Humanities-themed book display - ILC

• Chainmail/ jewellery making workshop

• Cultural dance workshop

• Film screening - “The Lorax” sing-along, bingo

Important Notice – 2026 Humanities Textbooks

Please note that all Year 7–9 Humanities textbooks will be updated to new editions in 2026.

As a result, the current editions will not be used next year and should not be sold or purchased second-hand for 2026 classes.

We appreciate your support in ensuring students have access to the correct learning resources for the new school year.

Samantha Windmill