What's Happening In Secondary

Outdoor Ed Term 1 

During Term 1, students have been introduced to first aid, water safety and mountain biking units. Students have learned to perform basic first aid practices in partners and demonstrated slings, splints, stab wounds and snake bites. Furthermore, students ventured down to the Devonport Bluff and practiced basic hand signals, board rescues and spotting rips. They also learned how to navigate and read ocean tides. 

To conclude the term for Outdoor Education, students learned how to check over their bike for safety by demonstrating the M check, ABCD check and ensuring they have the correct personal protective equipment. Students subsequently practised their riding skills at both the Don Headlands and at Kelcey Tier.

Business Studies Term 1

During Term 1 in Business and Enterprise Studies: Sell a Product, students have been tasked with conducting interviews with a local business owner in Devonport to gain insight in how to market to their customers based on service, seasonality, supply and demand, and advertising. Students have then been tasked to design, market and budget ready to sell their products next term. 

Athletics Carnival 

Our Secondary Athletics Carnival will be held at the Penguin Athletic track on Thursday 9 April, and we couldn’t be more excited! Everything will be ready to go, and we are looking forward to a fantastic day filled with cheering, smiles, and celebrating the achievements of our wonderful Secondary students.

We warmly invite all parents, families, and friends to come along and join in the fun. Please bring a hat and a picnic rug, and settle in to enjoy the day.

DCS Community has organised the Small Brew Coffee Van to help keep staff and parents caffeinated throughout the day. All beverages from Small Brew will be complimentary for parents and staff. Secondary students are welcome to purchase drinks at their own expense.

We are also delighted to once again welcome Rory’s Hot Spuds food van, which will be on site serving meals and cold drinks for parents and staff throughout the day.

In addition, a small student canteen will be available, offering items such as Gatorade, lolly bags, and chocolate bars, with prices ranging from $2.00–$5.00. Both cash and EFTPOS payments will be accepted.

But wait, there's more....

Don’t tell the students… We’ve heard that some students might try to convince their parents to skip Secondary Athletics Day (because apparently parents don't attend secondary events...). But at DCS, we love having our parents involved and partnering with us to make school events special!

So, we’re adding a little extra incentive for parents to jump in on the fun

Come along, dress up in your House colours, and cheer loudly! The top three parents, family or friends who display the best DCS team spirit over the day will walk away with fuel voucher prizes:

• $100 for first place
• $75 for second place

• $50 for third place

   

Bring the colour, bring the energy, and be part of the excitement as you cheer our students on. We can’t wait to see you there!

Year 11 & 12 Pathways at Leighland Christian School

DCS is actively partnering with our colleagues at Leighland Christian School to provide information and experiences that will support our Year 10 students as they consider continuing their education in Years 11 and 12 at Leighland.

Over the course of this year Leighland team members will be visiting DCS to connect with our senior students. And our DCS students will be invited to Leighland activities and events to enhance these connections.

Families exploring Year 11 and 12 options for 2027 are strongly encouraged to book a tour at Leighland Christian School for further information.

To enquire or arrange a visit:

• Online Enquiry Form: https://www.leighland.tas.edu.au/enquiries

• Contact: Registrar, Lindy Mott

• Email: m.mott@leighland.tas.edu.au

• Phone: 6425 0999

   

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