College Communications

TERM 4 KEY DATES

Monday 6 November

Curriculum Day (no classes)

Tuesday 7 November 

Melbourne Cup Public Holiday

Wednesday 8 - Tuesday 14 November

Year 10 & Year 11 Exam period

Wednesday 8 November

MyFitness Bounce excursion

MyCity Livability excursion

Thursday 9 November

Sports Awards Presentation Night, 4.30pm @ the Performance Centre

Friday 10 November

Remembrance Day service at DSC, 11:15am

Tuesday 14 November

Year 7 2024 Pre-Orientation Day, 9am - 12.15pm

Year 7 2024 Learning Partnership webinar, 7.30pm

DSC Art Show, from 5pm in Tunnel Vision

Wednesday 15 November

Professional Development Day - remote learning for students

Thursday 16 November

Year 12 Celebration Day

Friday 17 November

Year 12 Valedictory, midday

VSMF Soundworks

Victorian Coding competition, selected Year 8 students

Thurs 16 - Friday 17 November

Year 7 - 9 PAT

Monday 20 November - Friday 1 December

Year 11 & Year 12 2024 Headstart Program 

Tuesday 21 November

Year 9 English exam

Wednesday 22 November

MyFuture Box Hill Institute tour

MySteam Melbourne Uni excursion

Year 7 2024 Open Afternoon & Music Tryouts, 4pm

Friday 24 November

Year 9 Maths exam, period 3

Saturday 25 November

Nepal Camp departs

Wednesday 29 November - Friday 1 December

Year 9 Wilson's Prom Camp

Wednesday 29 November

Year 10 Awards ceremony, period 1

Senior School Presentations, 2pm

Friday 1 December

Last day for Year 10 & 11 students

Monday 4 - Friday 15 December

Year 10 2024 Headstart Program

Wednesday 6 December

Junior School Presentations, 6:30pm

Friday 15 December

Middle School Presentations, 1-2pm 

Wednesday 20 December

Last day of Term 4

The Annual DSC Art Show

Hello parents, guardians and staff of Doncaster Secondary College!

On the 14th of November, we will be running our annual Arts, Tech and Media show. This showcases the best work from our senior students in Media, Visual Communications, Systems Engineering, and Art.

At 5pm to 6pm there will be an exhibition in Tunnel Vision (near the Library and food tech rooms). After this, from 6pm to 7pm, there will be a Media film presentation in the Performance Centre. 

For the Media show, there are some spooky moments and young adult themes that may not be suitable for young children. 

See you there!

Gabriel Hensby-Robinson

Year 7 Coordinator and Media Teacher

Student Leadership Opportunity

The Student Representative Council is seeking new members for 2024. If being part of a vibrant team that is passionate about making school a better place interests you, we encourage you to consider the SRC in 2024.

To apply, please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/iNCsGLhNhC 

Applications are due Friday 10th November and can be handed to Mr Tennent via the Senior School or MS Teams.

Jonathan Tennent 

Year 12 Positive Climate for Learning Leader & SRC Coordinator

Important! Please follow the rules when crossing Church Road

We would like to remind all students, parents and community members about the utmost importance of using the designated school crossing on Church Rd. Ensuring the safety of our students is our top priority. Here are some key rules to remember:

1. Always use the school crossing when crossing Church Rd. It is there for your safety and our trained crossing guards are there to assist you during peak times
2. Obey traffic signals when crossing Church Rd, Doncaster Rd and George St. Please obey the pedestrian traffic signal and walk signal before proceeding.
3. Look both ways for oncoming traffic before stepping onto the road, even if the walk signal is in your favour.
4. Set an example. Parents and students, please set a positive example for each other by following the rules diligently.

By adhering to these rules, we can create a safer environment for everyone in our school community.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Elisha Sadikay. 

Remembrance Day badge & poppy sales 

Every year at 11am on 11 November—the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month—we pause to remember those who have served and those who have died in all wars and peacekeeping operations.

Remembrance Day is Saturday 11th November. You can help raise money for the Doncaster RSL by purchasing a badge, poppy or pen from our College front office. Members of our Student Representative Council will also be in the College Quadrangle at lunchtime on the following dates. 

• Friday 3rd November 
• Tuesday 9th November 
• Friday 10th November 

Please bring along some coins (cash only) and support them so that they can assist returned service men and women.

A College Remembrance Day service, run by the Junior SRC, will be held on Friday 10th November at 11.15am and will be livestreamed to the College community. 

A special thank you to Keith Wolahan’s electoral office for providing the College with new flags in time for our Remembrance Day service.

The Doncaster RSL will be presenting several Remembrance Day events, beginning with their Remembrance Day service from 10:30am on Saturday 11th November.

It's in the Bag

A big thank you to all the families and staff who have contributed generously to our Year 11 VM students' donation drive - It's in the Bag. Together, they want to combat food insecurity in our community by sharing resources. Donations will be collected once per week until Friday 10th November. 

Just a reminder of what items they are looking for: 

 Things to include in an adult bag:

Non perishable food items such as:

• Long Life milk
• Pasta
• Breakfast cereal
• 2 minute noodles
• Baked beans
• Canned spaghetti
• Canned soup
• Canned veg
• Canned fruit
• Crackers
• Sweet biscuits
• School snacks
• Tea bags
• Instant coffee
• Muesli bars

What to include in a teen bag:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Deodorant (roll on)
• Body wash
• Sanitary essentials
• Add a yellow ribbon to this bag

What to include in a mum and bub bag

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Deodorant (roll on)
• Newborn nappies
• Disposable nappy bag
• Dummies
• Breast pads
• Nappy rash cream
• Baby wipes
• Baby body wash
• Sanitary essentials

Donations can be dropped at the General Admin desk or at each sub-school.

Thank you for your support!

Cornucopia 2024 has arrived!

If you have paid for your copy of the Cornucopia Yearbook, head on down to the Library to grab your order. If you haven't paid, you still can grab a copy by paying on Compass first.

SLC Feedback for 2024

If you would like to provide feedback on the timing of Student Led Conferences for 2024, as well as the format of them, please complete the following (very short) survey:

https://forms.office.com/r/XQR5xxxF6g

​International Student Program Homestay Survey

Homestay students are invited to complete a short from the Department of Education by Friday 3 November. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and can be accessed at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RQ7GJDN.  

DSC Interest Clubs for Term 4

Positive Partnerships Workshop