What's Happening In Secondary

Year 9 Trip: Sydney & Canberra

The Year 9 Camp has been a memorable journey filled with adventure, growth, and new experiences. Students began by travelling to the Youthworks Conference Centre, where they quickly settled in and embraced camp life with enthusiasm and maturity. Over the first few days, students challenged themselves through activities such as rock climbing, archery, hiking, and kayaking, while also taking part in an overnight expedition. These experiences encouraged teamwork, resilience, and perseverance as students supported one another, reflected on their achievements, and strengthened friendships. Time for recreation, including the campsite waterslide, provided a well-earned opportunity to relax and celebrate their accomplishments.

The Sydney portion of camp provided valuable opportunities for students to engage with their community and develop independence. Visits to Wayside Chapel and Our Big Kitchen gave students a deeper understanding of social challenges and the importance of serving others, with students preparing more than 70 meals for those in need. A visit to Bondi Beach offered a chance to unwind before students took on the City Challenge, navigating Sydney’s public transport network and visiting iconic landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park. Throughout these experiences, students demonstrated leadership, problem-solving skills, confidence, and responsibility while representing the school exceptionally well.

The final stage of camp took students to Canberra, where learning was brought to life through visits to Questacon, the National Electoral Education Centre, the Australian War Memorial, the Australian Institute of Sport, Mount Ainslie, and other significant locations. Students gained valuable insights into Australia’s democracy, history, science, and culture while continuing to build independence and lasting memories. Across the entire camp, students consistently approached every opportunity with positive attitudes, curiosity, and respect. Staff have been incredibly proud of the way they have embraced challenges, grown in confidence, and supported one another, making this a truly rewarding and unforgettable experience for all involved. We pray for safe travels for our Year 9 students and staff as they return tomorrow and we look forward to hearing more about their adventures and experiences.

Year 10 Girls Cricket Day

On Monday, Year 10 girls swapped the classroom for cricket, joining students from other local schools for a morning at Meercroft Park. It was a great chance to get involved, meet new people, and enjoy a bit of healthy competition. With two games played and everyone rotating through different positions, there was plenty of opportunity to get involved, regardless of experience. For some, cricket came naturally; for others (me), working out the rules was a great cause of laughter! Either way, the morning was filled with plenty of laughs, team spirit and a willingness to give something new ago - can't forget to mention some hot chips to warm us up back at school!

- Holly

5&2 Secondary Breakfast

Our wonderful DCS Community has a great opportunity to bless our Secondary students every Thursday with yummy breakfast snacks. This is a lovely way for Secondary students to start their day well, enjoying fresh fruit and muffins in a welcoming environment. 

All Secondary students are warmly invited to attend, we’d love to see you there every Thursday, between 8:05am-8:25am.

 2027 Enrolments for Year 11 & 12

Year 11 & 12 Pathways at Leighland Christian School

DCS have been 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 have been visiting DCS to connect with our senior students. And our DCS students have 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

Geneva Christian College

Another great Christian school option is Geneva Christian College in Latrobe. Further information is included below: