Student Achievements

Jayden’s Karate Triumph: A Lesson in Perseverance and Sportsmanship

On a chilly Sunday morning, 15th June, Jayden showcased outstanding skill and determination at the Victoria Karate League (VKL) tournament, bringing home the gold medal in the Elite division!

Beyond the victory, what truly makes us proud is Jayden’s unwavering respect for his fellow competitors. Whether winning or losing, he consistently demonstrates true sportsmanship—bowing sincerely, congratulating opponents, and remaining humble. Last year, though he didn’t take gold, he showed grace in defeat and never gave up. This year’s triumph is a testament to his perseverance and dedication.

Jayden’s journey reminds us all that success comes not just from winning but from the character we build along the way. There is still room to grow, and we look forward to seeing him continue to push forward with humility and respect.

To watch Jayden’s competition in action, visit: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DK82ouXStG_/?igsh=eno0Y3lzNmYxOGli

Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Competition Results 

We would like to congratulate our Thinking Wizards – Taim Daher and Kaisen Lin – who have been awarded a High Distinction in the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Competition, placing them in the top 2% of their year level and region.

We also celebrate our Distinction recipients – Atticus Martin-King Tan, Leo (Mingxi) Han, and Shanay Guha – who placed in the top 15% of their year level and region.

The CAT Competition provides students with an opportunity to enhance their problem-solving abilities through algorithmic thinking. It features unique three-stage tasks designed to help students develop informal algorithms and apply them to data sets of increasing size and complexity.

The College will be hosting the Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) in Term 3 on Tuesday, 5th August. Registrations are now open on Compass and will close on Thursday, 31st July.

If you’re ready to challenge your mathematical problem-solving skills, make sure you register!

Debating Success at DAV Round 4

On Wednesday 18th June, five talented Doncaster Secondary College students represented our school at Round 4 of the DAV (Debaters Association of Victoria) inter-school debating competition, held at Tintern Grammar.

Isabelle Veveers, Rachel Thomas, Sienna Margarejo, and Arabella Wiseman did an outstanding job debating the topic: “Should students be allowed to listen to music during exams and assessments?” This was a secret topic round, meaning the team had just one hour to prepare—yet they rose to the challenge with confidence and skill.

Congratulations to the team for their strong performance and compelling arguments. We wish them all the best as they prepare for their next debate!

'Watch Out – Safe Zone’ Contest Winners Announced! 

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the ‘Watch Out – Safe Zone’ Contest—a creative and meaningful initiative proudly led by the Doncaster Secondary College International Student Program, in collaboration with Neighbourhood Watch Manningham and with the support of our Assistant Principal, Ms Belinda McGee.

This inspiring competition invited both students and staff to design street art-style illustrations promoting community safety and crime prevention. Through this unique project, participants were given the opportunity to express their creativity while helping raise awareness of vital safety messages within our local community.

After much anticipation, we are excited to share the outstanding results:

Lower Year Level (Years 7–9):

🏅 First Prize: Zev Antheunis

🥈 Second Prize: Sin Yu (Cindy) Lin

Higher Year Level (Years 10–12):

🏅 First Prize: Yu Shan (Ashlynn) Wong

🥈 Second Prize: Hoi Yin (Ruby) Yip

🎨 Special DSC Staff Award:

• Simon Tay

• Nalisha Kumarasinghe

Congratulations to all our winners! Your creativity, passion, and powerful messages have left a lasting impact on our community.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our esteemed judging panel, who generously volunteered their time and expertise to review the submissions:

• Mr Geoff Kloot – Chair, Neighbourhood Watch Manningham

• Mr Ian Morris – Secretary, Neighbourhood Watch Manningham

• Leading Senior Constable Noni Bousfield – Manningham Crime Prevention Officer

• Senior Constable Sarah Davis – Youth Resource Officer

• Ms Belinda McGee – Assistant Principal, DSC• Ms Sally Huang – Director of International Student Program, DSC

A special thank you goes to the 2025 Global Learning Student Voice Project Team for their outstanding leadership and effort in bringing this project to life: Elly Te, Kyle Te, Peter Xue, Madison Nguyen, Elyse Van Der Mei, and William Yan – your dedication and teamwork made this event a great success!

Lastly, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Ms Belinda McGee for her visionary leadership and unwavering support throughout the entire process.

Well done to all involved—this initiative truly reflects the strength, creativity, and community spirit of Doncaster Secondary College!