Important notices
Disability Inclusion Fund
From 28th February our school will begin introducing some changes to help us strengthen support for students with disability.
Disability Inclusion will help our school better understand what our students need to help them learn and participate at school. It involves:
a new Disability Inclusion Profile and school funding model to strengthen support for students with disability
more resources, training and coaching for our teachers and school staff about the best ways to support students with disability.
From 28th February, the Disability Inclusion Profile will be available to help us identify the strengths, needs, and adjustments we can make to assist students’ learning, participation and engagement at school.
The Disability Inclusion Profile replaces the Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD) application process.
Over the coming years, we will invite families of students who are currently part of the PSD, and other students with disability and additional learning needs, to participate in a meeting to complete a Disability Inclusion Profile.
We will use new school funding and supports for more training and professional development for teachers and school staff, expert advice about disability, employing new teachers and other staff to help plan and deliver adjustments for students, and resources to support learning.
The new Disability Inclusion approach ensures our school is better able to support students with disability and additional learning needs.
Donald High School is excited to be part of Disability Inclusion and we look forward to continuing to support our students to learn and thrive.
If you have any questions about your child’s learning or Disability Inclusion, or need translation or interpreting assistance, please contact Miss O’Brien.
Yellow Envelopes
All students have received yellow envelopes containing information and consent forms. These need to be returned to school by Friday February 7th. Could the Emergency Contact Forms please be returned even if there are no changes needed to be made. If you have any questions, please contact the office on 54971205.
Absent from school
Could all parents please contact the school on 54971205 or via Xuno if your child is going to be absent from school for any reason?
Late Arrivals and Early Departures
Students arriving late MUST sign in at the office when they arrive at school - please put your full name and reason for late arrival in the book.
Students leaving early MUST have a note and MUST sign out at the office prior to departing.
Important Reminder
Please be aware that wide-brimmed hats must be worn while you are out in the school yard and remember to apply sunscreen regularly.
Lunch Orders
Please note that lunch orders will commence from Wednesday February 26th. Menu and price list will be available on the next newsletter and on Xuno prior to the commencement.