College Activities & Information
Hosting Our 2026 Italian Assistant!
Dear DSC families,
This year (once again) we have been extremely fortunate in securing an Italian Assistant.
Part of the application process requires us to provide free accommodation for the first four weeks.
This would be from Friday, 24th April to Friday, 22nd May. Last year’s assistant stayed with a family of one of our Year 12 students, and both parties found this to be extremely beneficial, especially in terms of cultural awareness.
This year’s assistant is Marta Livi. She is 27 years old and is from Umbria (Central Italy), and graduated last year from Sapienza University of Rome.
Her hobbies include ART & Drawing. She also loves cats!
We are seeking expressions of interest from families who may be able to assist. Please note your child does not have to be studying Italian, as Marta’s English is excellent.
Perhaps 2 families could arrange to accommodate her for 2 weeks each?
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
We are sure that this will be a mutually beneficial experience for both Marta and your family.
If there is a family or families who think they may be interested in taking advantage of this fabulous opportunity, please contact me ASAP
Grazie,
Luisa Allen
luisa.allen@education.vic.gov.au
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College Council Election Outcome 2026
On Wednesday, 4th March the ballots for the Parent positions on College Council were officially counted.
As the number of nominating DET Employee Members and Student Members for College Council were equal to the number of vacancies it was not necessary to conduct an election for these categories.
We are pleased to announce the following nominees will be endorsed as new members and continuing members on College Council at the Council Meeting on Wednesday, 18th March, 2026:
Parent Members: Ross Moll
Andrew Mishura
Katherine Zingiris
Kai Robotham
Joseph Stramandinoli
Jacinta Sanders
DET Members: Wesley Pfitzner
Tim Sprigg
Elisha Sadikay
Kristin Skennar
Community Member: Stamatina Pearce
Student Members: Xin Ru Ng
Dimitri Pappas
We would like to sincerely thank our outgoing Council Members:
DET Member, Belinda McGee
Parent Members, Vicky Paradisis, Linda Masoni and Kevin Soh
Student Members, Sarah Coates and Oliver Blanchard
We are deeply grateful for the time, dedication and generosity they have shown in their service to our College. Their commitment and contribution have been greatly appreciated, and their positive impact will be lasting.
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