Dear Students and Parents/Guardians, Following the success of last year’s event, we are excited to invite you to our 2026 Subject Selection Expo on Wednesday, 27 August, from 5:00pm t o 6:30pm in the school gymnasium. This is a great opportunity for you and your young person to: Speak with Teachers and Faculty Heads about subject choices Explore pathways and directions for the 2026 school year Ask questions and get personalised advice We will also be on hand to help any families who are not yet set up on: COMPASS – our school communication portal Flexischools – our new canteen app for ordering food each school day Earlier that day, our current Year 10 and 11 students will have attended the Expo during school hours to begin planning their 2026 timetables. They will receive: Access to Web Preferences via their school email to submit subject choices (due by the end of that week) A paper copy of the subject options to help with visual planning The Web Preferences program allows students to review and change their selections anytime while it is open during that week. We encourage you to join us at the Expo to connect with our staff, gather information, and feel confident about the choices ahead. We look forward to seeing you there!

From Monday 11th August, 2025, Centralian Senior College will be using Flexischools for online ordering and cashless payments for our school canteen. To create an account with Flexischools see attached document.

· The future of secondary education in the Northern Territory is changing, with young Territorians at the centre of the conversation. · The NT Government is taking action to provide every student, no matter where they live, with access to an excellent and equitable education, and a pathway to a job. · The Secondary Reform Program is paving the way for all students to complete their Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET), so they have the skills to succeed at work or in further study after school. · The Northern Territory Government is making a significant investment in the future of education by transitioning to a new, comprehensive secondary education system across Darwin, Palmerston, and Alice Springs. · Following extensive engagement with school employees, students and parents on the proposed models for secondary schools, the Northern Territory Government is proud to announce the new secondary school design for Darwin, Palmerston and Alice Springs. · More than 1,100 people responded to an online survey, with strong support for the proposed changes and valuable feedback on implementation considerations including infrastructure, resourcing, wellbeing, diverse high-quality pathways, enrolment areas, and clear communication. · This change will deliver high-quality learning pathways, ensure a seamless journey from Year 7 to 12, and better prepare students for life beyond school.