School News
Julian Hill Award
Congratulations to Ruba, our SEC President, for being awarded the Julian Hill MP Community Spirit and Leadership Award!
Ruba has been an exemplary student of Dandenong High School, demonstrating commitment and passion for her learning both in the classroom and in extracurricular pursuits. Ruba has set high standards for herself in her learning, and her determination, organisation and positive mindset have supported her in achieving excellent academic results.
Throughout her time at the school, Ruba has contributed to School Productions, Chorals, Japanese sister school visits, ABCN Enhancement Programs, competed in the Australian Hydrogen GP Championships and has been an active participant in school and community-based STEM competitions. Ruba is community minded, and utilised her extended investigations VCE subject to review and make recommendations about the language accessibility of transport signage in the City of Greater Dandenong.
Ruba was an active and enthusiastic participant in the Year 11 Leadership Development Program, working collaboratively with her peers, identifying creative solutions to challenges and clearly and confidently articulates her perspective. In recognition of her hard work and highlighting the esteem she is held in by students and staff, Ruba was elected as the SRC President for Dandenong High School in 2025. Through her role as a Student Leader, Ruba has created avenues for Student Voice to inform the decision making of the school, championing the perspectives of students to enhance the school community, leaving a lasting legacy.
Kwong Lee Dow Scholarship
Liam P from Hakea 10 has had an amazing year, earning the Kwong Lee Dow Scholarship from a huge pool of more than 2,300 applicants state wide. This is a massive achievement and shows just how hard Liam works and how committed he is to his learning. He also received a Skyline Scholarship, adding to an already impressive list of accomplishments. These opportunities will give Liam great support as he continues to chase his goals. The whole School community is really proud of him and excited to see what he does next.
Free Dental Visit
The Smile Squad, which is the Victorian Government's school dental program, will be coming to our school during Term 3 or 4. The service will provide a free check-up including the following services -
Examination
X-rays
Cleaning
Fissure sealants
Fluoride varnish application
The Smile Squad will then return later in the Term to complete any further dental work identified during the check-up.
This second visit would provide the following services
Fillings
Stainless steel crowns
Extractions
Any further complex treatment needs would be referred back to our base at Monash Health
If you would like your child to access the dental service you must complete the consent form.
This can be found in the attachment and you can access this and submit the consent using the QR Code or the link.
Paper copies will also be available in each of the Houses for students to collect.
If you have questions you can contact the school and speak to Mr Ogden.
Free Telephone Interpreting Service for Parents and Carers to contact Dandenong High School
This FREE interpreting service is now available for Parents/Carers where they can contact an interpreter themselves before calling the school with their enquiries; instead of calling the school first and school staff then trying to call them back with an interpreter. The attached guide allows parents/carers to click on any language (i.e. Dari) and it translates this guide into the chosen language, so it is easy to read, print, email and communicate to parents/carers.
