MIDDLE SCHOOL

State-wide Science Talent Search

In Semester 1,  students from years 7-9 participated in the 2018 Science Talent Search.  Some students developed posters or creative writing pieces based around the theme ‘Australian Game Changers or Change Makers’.  Others completed experimental research or photographic studies.

Following assessment, twenty entries were sent for formal judging in the competition.  Of these, three students have been awarded bursaries. 

I would like to congratulate them on this wonderful achievement and all the hard work and effort they put into their entries.

Students awarded bursaries:

• Nikisha S. 7G
• Daniel V. 7K
• Jamie C. 8H

The students listed have been invited to attend the awards presentation at La Trobe University on Sunday, 28 October.

Students awarded Distinctions:

Nathan C. 7E, Gemma G. 7J, Quinn C. 8B, Adam K. 8G,  Natasha M. 9K and Kabir C. 9B.

Seven students were awarded certificates of merit: 

Thomas G. 7J, Chloe B. 7K, Joel A. 9B Chloe B. 7K Thomas G. 7J Elina J. 8E, Eshana C. 8B, Natalie W. 8E and Anastasia T. 8I.

Well done to all students who took part in this competition and congratulations to our bursary winners!  Thanks also to DSC teachers (Sajini De Alwis and Angela Reid) who volunteered to judge numerous STS entries outside school time. 

Angela Reid

STS Coordinator

Science Domain

Junior Italian Poetry Competition

The Years 7, 8 & 9 Italian students can be proud of their results of the 2018 Doncaster Secondary College Italian Poetry Recitation Competition. Congratulations to the Year 8 Italian Poetry Competition winners revealed in assembly during Week 1 of Term 4. Students were awarded prizes for their outstanding memorisation, pronunciation and expression. Year 7 & 9 results will be revealed in upcoming Year Level assemblies. 

1st Place - Stefano P. 8B

2nd Place - Amy R. 8B

3rd Place - Kate M. 8E

Vanessa Lattanzio

Italian & Humanities Teacher

Year 7 Egyptian Museum

To celebrate the end of the Ancient Egypt History unit in year seven Humanities, and to give students a chance to show off their learning, we ran a Museum Day where students had an opportunity to create an Ancient Egyptian artefact. We were excited to see pyramids, mummies, pharaohs, Egyptian cooking, clothing and games. Congratulations to all students who participated in the events. Congratulations to the winners who were as follows:

1st Place – Demi B. 7G

2nd Place – Thomas G. 7J

3rd Place – Scout P. 7C

Kristin Skennar

Humanities Learning Area Leader