Student Voice

Free Dress and Lunch Order Day

Next Monday 1 September is a FREE DRESS DAY - theme is Hoodie/Oodies (Pyjama Day) There will be a gold coin donation, with funds going to our Cambodian Sponsor Child - Loy Mai. 

Students are advised that any costumes/dress up is to be appropriate for the school: Notes: Ensure your clothing is practical for a normal school day, including potential physical education classes or outdoor activities. 

Coverage: Clothing must cover shoulders and midriffs, so no singlets, tank tops, or crop tops are allowed. 

Length: Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be of an appropriate length.  

Slogans and Images: Clothing should not display offensive, inappropriate, or discriminatory images, slogans, or messages. 

Offensive Content: Any clothing with swear words, nudity, or culturally insensitive material is not permitted. 

Consequences: Students who do not comply with the dress code may be asked to change into appropriate clothing or have their parents contacted to provide suitable attire.

 LUNCH ORDER DAY. The SRC will conduct a lunch order for students and staff on this day. Forms have been distributed to all students. These are to be returned to Form Assembly each morning, with correct money. Families are asked to make a further donation to our Sponsor Child with the Lunch Order or contact the Office. 

CAN and BOTTLE RECYCLING:  Students and families are asked to bring empty bottles/cans to deposit them into the signed bin provided near the canteen. 

- Make sure the items are not crushed.

- Ensure the can/bottle has the 10c mark. 

Alternatively, if you cash in your cans and bottles at a Vic Gov container centre, please donate your voucher or cash to the SRC at the school office.

DHS Sponsor Child

Donald High School has been for many years supporting Plan International, specifically a Cambodian Child LOY MAI. Loy Mai is 10 years old and lives in the Stung Treng area. Loy attends Primary School, and it takes him approximately 45 minutes to reach school.  His favourite activities are local language and school club. 

Loy has been healthy and has not suffered from any serious illness.  The nearest health facility is about 30 minutes away.

Together we're working to create a more just world.

Only 26% of girls in Stung Treng are enrolled in upper secondary school. We will continue to advocate for high-quality education and help youth to transition through school to completion. 

Rates of child marriage and early pregnancy are high.  Improved knowledge on sexual and reproductive health and rights, especially for girls living in remote areas, will be the key this year.

Malnutrition is a concern for children, and 33% of children under five years of age are stunted.  Through parenting groups, we will raise awareness on child nutrition and help link parents to health centre services for regular health checks.

Footy Colours Day

The SRC will be running a footy colours day on the 19th of September (last day of term). 

There will be a gold coin donation going towards childhood cancer. They are also hoping to provide hot dogs and soft drink for lunch that day.  There will be more information to come.