COLLEGE COUNCIL
Newsletter - College Council Student Ballot
As the number of nominating students for the ‘Student Member Category’ on Doncaster Secondary College Council is greater then the number of vacancies it is necessary to conduct a ballot.
Delivery of the ballot paper to students is via this newsletter and also the compass newsfeed.
Please see the ballot paper attached.
The College will supply blank envelopes as required. Envelopes are available at the General office.
Please note only completed ballot papers as per instructions on the ballot paper are valid.
Below are the names of the candidates who have nominated and their statements:
- Sohpie Dyt
- Teegan Gayewski
- Ainsley Chase
Candidate: Sophie Dyt
Thank you for taking the time to read my support statement for School Council Student Nominee. Doncaster Secondary College is a wonderful school offering many opportunities. I am standing for election as I enjoy working with people, listening to student’s ideas and being part of a team where you can bring positive change.
Involvement within the school community is very important to me. The opportunities given to me such as: volunteering at open nights, school production, Leadership Day, SRC, Teach the Teacher, Peer Leader, Science Talent Search, Year 9 Middle School Captain and member of the Interact Club are all opportunities I value.
I was fortunate to receive The Kiwanis Club of Manningham Citizenship Award 2017 and DSC Service Award an I would like to continue to contribute to my school and community. I am coaching Under 11’s at my netball club and play with the Under 17’s.
Candidate: Teegan Gayewski
I have applied to be a student member of the School Council because I want to be an advocate for the student population. I want to be an agent for positive change and bring the issues forward that are current and relevant to the community that is Doncaster Secondary College.
I am involved in the Doncaster Secondary College Connect Student Wellbeing Team. I volunteer within the art department to help with promoting the arts program through things such as open night, art exhibitions and student art activities at college events. I am a leader of a children’s program at my local church, engaging within the community and getting to know the people who reside within it.
Candidate: Ainsley Chase
I am currently the vice President of the Interact Club and I have been involved in countless school clubs and organisations. This year I have proxied on the school council and I would love to become a member of it. I want to give a voice to the student body and be an approachable figure for students to come and raise suggestions for improving the school or their concerns.
Throughout my time at DSC, I have received many awards including a merit. I was in the LEEP program from year 7 and I am currently studying two year 12 subjects in year 11. I went to the Royal Women’s Hospital for work experience and it was one of the best weeks of my life. I love science and I play the cello (in the school orchestra). I volunteer at my calisthenics club to coach as well as compete.
Éva McMaster
Principal