Upcoming Important Dates and Information
Dohertys Creek P-9 College.
Friday 14th November
Year 9 A, B, C Careers Excursion to Science Gallery group 1
On this excursion, students will have the opportunity to attend Melbourne Science Gallery where they will participate in the Distraction tour and how to detect AI module.
Students will participate in facilitator-led group activities and discussions that prompt critical thinking and provoke curiosity.
Staff will be at the Williams Landing station in Hi Vis vests.
Students will meet at Williams Landing station at 8:30 to get 8:45 train.
- Students will return to Williams Landing at 2:35
Monday 17th November
Year 2 A/B Rippon Lea Estate Excursion
Year 9 Australian Federal Police Forensic Team Incursion
This incursion provides an opportunity for students to learn about the forensic capabilities of the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Students will gain an insider's perspective of an actual crime scene investigation. Students will learn about the different scientific methods and tools used in a forensic investigation. This ties in with the curriculum requirements of the Advanced Biology and Forensic Science masterclasses. At the end of the session, students will have a Q&A session with actual forensic officers from the AFP.
Tuesday 18th Novmeber
Year 2 C/D Rippon Lea Estate Excursion
Thursday 20th November
Year 2 E/F Rippon Lea Estate Excursion
Year 9 Road Smart Interactive Incursion
Friday 21st November
Year 2 I/J RipponLea Estate Excursion
Year 9 C, D, E Careers Excursion to Science Gallery group 2
On this excursion, students will have the opportunity to attend Melbourne Science Gallery where they will participate in the Distraction tour and how to detect AI module.
Students will participate in facilitator-led group activities and discussions that prompt critical thinking and provoke curiosity.
Staff will be at the Williams Landing station in Hi Vis vests.
- Students will meet at Williams Landing station at 8:30 to get 8:45 train.
- Students will return to Williams Landing at 2:35
Tuesday 25th November
Year 2 G/H RipponLea Estate Excursion
Monday 1st December to Friday 5th December
Year 4 Intensive Swim Program
Year 4 children will enjoy 5 days of an intensive swim program at Westbourne Grammar Sports & Aquatic Centre from Monday December 1st until Friday December 5th.
They will have one 45 min swim lesson per day at the same time over the five days. Swim Sessions will follow the following format...
Session 1 9.00-9.45
Session 2 9.45-10.30
Session 3 10.30-11.15
Session 4 11.15-12.00
Tuesday 2 December
Year 6 Adventure Park Excursion
This excursion is part of our end of primary celebrations. It will foster teamwork, collaboration, organisational skills. Students will have to practise time management and mapping.
Friday 5th December
Year 7- 9 Athletic Carnival
This event is an opportunity for students and teachers to run, throw and jump against each other and earn points for their house!Come along in your sports uniform or house colours to represent Peris, Riley, Goollagong or Freeman!We have a range of activities planned for the day and can't wait to see you all there.
Monday 8th December to Friday 12th December
Year 2 Intensive Swim Program
Year 2 children will enjoy 5 days of an intensive swim program at Westbourne Grammar Sports & Aquatic Centre from Monday December 8th until Friday December 12th.
They will have one 45 min swim lesson per day at the same time over the five days. Swim Sessions will follow the following format...
Session 1 9.00-9.45
Session 2 9.45-10.30
Session 3 10.30-11.15
Session 4 11.15-12.00
Thursday 11th December
Year 9 Graduation
Our Graduation Committee has been working hard to plan a fantastic evening of celebration. This will be an opportunity to reflect on the journey of all of our students and acknowledge their growth and achievement during this time.
Key information for the evening:
- The ceremony will be held in the DCC school gym.
- Dress code for the event is semi-formal.
- The event runs from 5.00pm-7.30pm.
- Students and families are welcome to enter from 4.50pm so that we can make a prompt start
- The first hour of the graduation (5.00-6.00pm) will be formal ceremony, including awards and speeches. .
- From 6.00-6.30pm, some finger food will be provided for all to enjoy.
- The final hour of the ceremony (6.30-7.30pm) will be students-only festivities (supervised by staff).
- At 7.25pm, families are invited back to the gym to collect their child and depart.
-Families are welcome to bring up to 2 family members to the event (an RSVP form will be provided separately).
- This event is heavily subsidised by the school. There will be a cost of $15 per student to contribute to catering.
Monday 15th December
Year 7 ACMI Excursion
Students will have the opportunity to visit ACMI's exhibition 'Story of the Moving Image, view Melbourne's iconic Hozier Lane and explore Federation Square, the Birrurang Marr and the Shrine of Rememberance.
Students are required to:
- Wear full school uniform
- Bring a packed lunch or money in order to purchase lunch
- Bring a Myki
The day will look like this
8:40- 8:55 Students arrive at Williams Landing Station and will be greeted by their teachers who will mark their rolls.
-9:05 - 9:38 Board the train to Flinders Street station
-9:40 - 10:10 Walk to the Shrine of Rememberance
-10:10 - 10:30 Explore the Shrine10:30
- 11:00 Walk back to Federation Square11:00
- 11:30 Morning Tea in Federation Square11:30
- 13:30 Students will rotate between: ACMI, Exploring Federation Square and the Birrurang Marr or visiting Hozier Lane.13:00
- 2:10 Lunch in Federation Square
-2:10 - 2:20 Head to Flinders Street Station
-2:24 Board train
2:55 Students picked up/dismissed from Williams Landing Station
Year 6 End of Year Celebration Assembly
Tuesday 16th December
Year 8 ACMI Excursion
Students will have the opportunity to visit ACMI's exhibition 'Story of the Moving Image, view Melbourne's iconic Hozier Lane and explore Federation Square, the Birrurang Marr and the Shrine of Rememberance.
Students are required to:
- Wear full school uniform
- Bring a packed lunch or money in order to purchase lunch
- Bring a Myki