SENIOR SCHOOL
Manningham YMCA 'Youth For Causes' Program
At the start of the year, Manningham YMCA approached me about a program called Youth For Causes. The program empowers, trains and equips students all across Victoria to establish a social enterprise for an environmental or social cause they care about.
Keishan H. 11F and Elliot B. 11C and Anthony P. 10E bravely took up the challenge of creating their own social enterprise. Across term 2 and 3 they were required to venture into the city and attend workshops during weekends and over their holidays. During this time they began to chip away at their enterprise idea. They faced many challenges but overcame them all to ensure their idea was a success.
Their idea was to make and sell wooden guitar picks and guitar pick necklaces, with all profits going to the Australian Childhood Foundation. The Australian Childhood Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting children and families devastated by abuse, family violence and neglect.
Ms McMaster, Ms Foti and I were delighted to attend the Youth For Causes Showcase where all teams presented their ideas. We were so proud of Keishan, Elliot and Anthony who presented with energy and humour and even won the award for 'The Most Resourceful Social Enterprise'.
If you would like to purchase a guitar pic or necklace and support an amazing cause, check out their website.
Katherine Lazarus
College Chaplain
Australian Science Olympiads - Physics, Chemistry and Biology
As Science is an integral part of most of our lives, from climate change, food security to disease prevention; the science that we learn today will have a significant impact on what happens on our planet tomorrow!
It was impressive to see Doncaster Secondary College Science students use their critical knowledge and problem-solving skills to compete in the Australian Science Olympiads and achieve excellent results.
An outstanding effort by Mark C. of 12 J that placed him in the top 10% with a High Distinction in both Physics and Chemistry Olympiads. There were also 3 Distinctions (next 20%) and 3 Credits (next 30%); in both Biology and Chemistry.
Congratulations to the following students for competing this year:
Mark C. 12J, Joshua W. 12A, Mayhiu (Mandy) T. 12A, Harry C. 12J, Calvin C. 12B, Parsa B-M. 11C, Joelin C. 12J, Matthew T. 12J and Dylan C. 12I
I would also like to encourage Year 11 and 12 students to do so in 2019.
Sue Hermon
Olympiad Coordinator
Science Domain
Senior SRC Applications - Now Open
To apply for a Senior SRC position download and complete the application form attached, once your application is complete please hand it to Mr Shirley in the Middle school Office. The Position Descriptions may help you decide what role you would like to apply for. Applications are due Wednesday 24th of October, with interviews being held one week afterwards. If you have any questions please speak to Mr Shirley or Mr Gardiner.
Brock Shirley
SRC Leader
Year 12 Student Teacher Trivia Afternoon
Over the term break our Year 12 Captains organised a trivia afternoon for all Year 12 students and DSC teachers to attend. They planned loads of games and challenges for the afternoon. It was a great way to celebrate with friends as the end of their last year at school together is fast approaching!
Elly Stewart
Year 12 Coordinator
Donate textbooks to College Welfare Library
Attention all year 12 students. If you have textbooks you no longer need, please consider donating them to the College Welfare Library. We would appreciate the donation, as it helps us to assist students and families in need. If you wish to do so, please drop your books off at the Library.
Sue Hayward
Curriculum Resource Manager