College Information
VCE Arts Exhibition: Artwork in Focus
Conveying beauty and emotion in his artwork titled “Blue Forest”,
Lucas S of 12 J shares the inspiration behind his work. Blue Forest is being showcased to promote the VCE Arts Exhibition that runs from
11-22 November, Tunnel Vision Gallery, DSC.
Blue Forest is about the changing of landscapes and our environment due to climate change. In this case it covers the issue of rising sea levels. In order to create a sense of familiarity and relatability, I wanted the environment/eco system to mimic that of Australia.
The reason for this is because when an issue doesn’t directly affect someone, they tend to ignore it. So by creating something that depicts the impact of climate change on our own country, it helps bring the issue to the fore and encourages us to act upon it.
The figure depicts mother nature in human form. Rather than go in the direction of a mermaid or sea-creature, I wanted to create a sense of familiarity and connection to humans. The figure represents the suffering of the human race, and depicts drowning as a result of our actions. As our planet will survive longer than any human species, the figure is also an immortal reminder of our human failures. The animals represent the inhabitants of the environment, and addresses the concept of adapting to change.
I’m really happy with how it turned out. I feel I was able to portray the meanings and messages. The overall colour of the piece is nice, and I like how the figure and animals came out.
Lucas S, 12 J
2019 Cornucopia Yearbook
- Have you Ordered Yours?
We are now taking orders for the Doncaster Secondary College Cornucopia Yearbook. Capturing all the special moments and events from across the school in 2019, this is a fantastic keepsake that you can enjoy for years to come.
The yearbook is available for $25.00 and can be paid through Compass /Course confirmation and payments. It will be issued to paying students in the middle of Term 4.
Ms Hayward
Cornucopia Yearbook Editor
New Mobile Phone Policy 2020
The Minister for Education released a new Students Using Mobile Phones Policy for all Victorian government schools on 7 October 2019. This policy requires that from Term 1 2020, students who choose to bring mobile phones to school must have them switched off and securely stored during school hours, including recess and lunchtime.
All schools are required to have a local school policy on mobile phones that reflects this requirement and provides details for the implementation of the policy at their school. Information on exceptions, enforcement and secure storage of mobile phones is outlined in the Minister's Students using Mobile Phones Policy.
The team at Doncaster Secondary College is asking for the assistance of our parents/carers and students so we are able to localise the policy for our school. Throughout this process we may decide to expand the scope of the local policy to include other personal mobile devices, such as smart watches.
If you are interested in being involved in the Students Using Mobile Phones Policy consultation process, the following opportunities are available:
- DSC Wellbeing Action Team, Wednesday, 13 November, 5pm-6pm
If you are interested please book via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGKHP. Bookings for this event will close on Friday, 8 November.
- DSC Phone Policy Consultation (morning tea), Monday, 25 November, 9am–10am. If you are interested please book via the following link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGKHG. Bookings for this event will close on Wednesday 20th November.
Alternatively, please read the Minister’s Students using Mobile Phones Policy , and send your feedback to dennis.tyran.t@edumail.vic.gov.au (Senior School Leader) or sayer.carly.e@edumail.vic.gov.au (Middle School Leader)
Good luck Year 12s!
We wish all our Year 12 students the best of luck as they undertake their final exams. Special thanks to our Year 12 teachers and coordinators who have gone the extra mile recently to make sure our students are well prepared. Good luck everyone!
