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Annual Privacy Reminder for our School Community

Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy and the Schools’ Privacy Collection Notice.

 

Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy, describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn. 

 

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Microsoft 365/Google Workspace for Education, please contact the school.

 

For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ privacy policy: information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages:

  • Amharic
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Dari
  • Gujarati
  • Mandarin
  • Somali
  • Sudanese
  • Turkish
  • Urdu
  • Vietnamese

2025 School Saving Bonus for Families

We are pleased to share that the Victorian Government is making life a little easier for families with the introduction of a one-off $400 School Saving Bonus. This support is designed to help cover the cost of school uniforms, textbooks, and essential school activities such as camps, excursions, and sports.

 

The School Saving Bonus is in addition to existing means-tested supports like the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) and the Affordable School Uniforms Program, making it even easier for families to manage school-related costs.

 

All families will receive an email from the Department of Education sometime this week with details on how to access the bonus. The process will be rolled out over several days, so please keep an eye on your inbox.

 

The bonus will be provided to schools and families in Term 4, 2024, and we encourage you to take full advantage of this valuable support. 

 

If you didn't receive any information regarding the School Saving Bonus, please email the school at doncaster.sc@education.vic.gov.au 

 

For more information, you can visit:

School Saving Bonus Information

 

And for further details on how to access the bonus, visit:

School Saving Bonus - Vic Gov 

 

If you have any questions, please use the links above for full details.

WE NEED YOU - PARENT VOLUNTEERS for the School play and Music Performance events.

Dear Doncaster Secondary College Community, we are keen to start the Doncaster Secondary's Performing Arts Parent Committee.

 

I am delighted to be taking on the role of the director of Doncaster Secondary College’s annual school play for 2025! A successful performance relies not only on the performers on stage but also on the dedicated efforts of those behind the scenes. Whether you have specific expertise, or simply a desire to be involved, we appreciate any support!

 

We need assistance with:

  • Set Design and Construction
  • Lighting and Sound
  • Props Management
  • Costumes and Makeup
  • Photography
  • Front of House and Ticketing
  • Fundraising

We are also keen to have volunteers for our music events to help with Front of House and to support the students when performing behind the scenes. If you are wanting to support the co-curricular music program, please come along to an information session,

 

WHEN: Tuesday 18th of March , at 7:00 PM

WHERE: Doncaster Secondary College Theatre.  

 

This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet you! If you’re interested, but unable to attend the meeting, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me on  Amanda.Egglestone@education.vic.gov.au.

 Harmony Week

Mon 17th - Sun 23rd March 2025

 

Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity. It promotes and celebrates inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.

 

A time to celebrate multiculturalism.

 

As part of celebrating Harmony Week and to celebrate Doncaster Secondary Colleges diversity we are asking members of the College community to submit their favourite recipe that represents their culture.

 

We will then share the recipes with the College community and encourage families to try these recipes for themselves.

 

Please choose your favourite recipe and submit it along with a short description of why the recipe is special to you to by Wednesday 9th April to

Wendy.howes@education.vic.gov.au

 

We will then share the best recipes and your stories with the College community and encourage members of the community to try the recipes for themselves.

 

 

Did you know?

  •  More than half (51.5 per cent) of Australian residents were born overseas or have at least one parent who was. 
  • Since 1945, more than 7.6 million people have migrated to Australia. 
  • Nearly every single country from around the world was represented in Australia's population in 2020. 
  • More than 150 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander languages are spoken in Australia
  • Apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic, Vietnamese, Cantonese and Punjabi. 
  • We identify with over 300 ancestries. 
This information has been taken from ABS 2021 Census Data. Check out the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.