Important notices

MND Awareness and Fundraising: this Friday 5th June 2026

Donald High School will again this year engage with raising awareness and fundraising for the MND foundation with our own Big Freeze activities and luncheon.

There will be an activity of circular dunking with ice water, plus an opportunity to use the Year 12's and nominated staff as "targets" for a good ice dunking.  Who do you want dunked?

There is also a wear it blue day (MND Big Freeze Beanies, caps and/or socks). Gold coin donation will be accepted from all students during morning form assembly.

A pre-order luncheon will be held to help celebrate the day.  Order deadline is Wednesday (today) for orders.

About MND:

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is 

• a group of progressive, fatal neurological disorders that destroy motor neurons —the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control essential voluntary muscle activity like walking, speaking, swallowing, and breathing

• Is a life-threatening disease - life expectancy is often reduced 3-5 years

• There is currently no cure

• The exact cause is currently unknown in the majority of cases.

This fundraising event is in honour of Tony Goode, former colleague, teacher and friend to Donald High School community. 

Parents note: Important Key Dates this coming week.

Parents are reminded of the following important dates that are fast approaching: 

• Friday 5th June - NCTTC report writing day (student free day for Year 9 students only) 

• Monday 8th June - Public Holiday for the Kings Birthday. 

• Tuesday 9th June - Student free day for teacher report writing purposes. No students required at school. 

• Wednesday 10th - 12 June - Year 11 exams. 

• Thursday 11th June - Year 9 VET Taster Day in Charlton; therefore Year 10 TAFE students are not required at school.