What's Happening In Secondary

Year 9 Camp Student Reflections

Year 9 have returned from an action-packed nine-day trip to Sydney and Canberra. This eye-opening experience challenged students to look beyond themselves as they worked with organisations such as Our Big Kitchen in Bondi and visited the Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross. Students also challenged themselves physically by participating in an overnight hiking and canoeing expedition in the Royal National Park with Youthworks Port Hacking.

Testing their navigation skills and expanding their independence, students worked in teams to complete a town hunt around Sydney, exploring the city using public transport.

For the second half of the camp, students travelled by bus to Canberra, where they gained a deeper understanding of our country and its government. Highlights included visits to Parliament House, the Australian Electoral Commission, the Australian War Memorial and the Australian Institute of Sport. Alongside these educational experiences, students also enjoyed some well-earned downtime together, including activities such as Holey Moley Golf and shopping in Canberra's city centre.

Overall, it was a wonderful trip, with both staff and students returning home with a greater appreciation for our country and how blessed we are to live in Australia. Thank you to everyone who kept us in their thoughts and prayers during our travels. - Ms Hingston

Student Reflections:

Year 9 camp was an experience I'll never forget; I enjoyed all the activities that we did. My favourites were the war memorial, the AIS and ice skating beside the fact I ended up in hospital. Throughout the camp, we all bonded with each other and made many memories that we will never forget. - Emily

During my time at camp, some of my favourite parts were the war memorial, shopping day, and ice skating. The war memorial helped me remember those who served us and kept us safe; ice skating helped improve my balance, and the shopping day helped me overcome my anxiety about crowded places. - Sophie

Year 9 camp was a time that everyone will remember. It was full of great memories and challenges that stretched everyone individually in different ways. My highlight was going to Bondi beach, seeing the lifeguards and swimming with my mates at a famous part of our world. It was something all of us will remember and appreciate. A challenge for me was sleeping in a small tent with 2 people. It was very hot and stuffy, only sleeping on a thin foam mat and no pillow. Waking up that morning feeling horrible with no sleep and canoeing back to the main camp definitely challenged us all mentally. Overall, it was a great time that everyone enjoyed! - Max

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: