College Communications
TERM 4 KEY DATES
Monday 25 - Tuesday 26 November
Year 7 - Year 9 PAT
Monday 25 November - Friday 6 December
Year 10 & Year 11 2025 HeadStart Program
Thursday 28 November
Senior School Presentation Night
Friday 29 November
Last Day for Year 7-9 CAT's
Monday 2 - Wednesday 4 December
Year 9 Wilson's Prom Camp
Wednesday 4 December
Junior School Presentation Night
Friday 6 December
Year 10 Certificate presentation & sausage sizzle
Year 9 Graduation, 12:25pm
Year 8 Amazing Race
Tuesday 10 December
Year 6-7 2025 Orientation Day
Wednesday 11 December
Year 12 2024 ATAR results released
Reports published
Thursday 12 December
Curriculum Planning Day
Friday 20 December
Last Day of Term 4
2025 School Saving Bonus for Families
We are pleased to share that the Victorian Government is making life a little easier for families with the introduction of a one-off $400 School Saving Bonus. This support is designed to help cover the cost of school uniforms, textbooks, and essential school activities such as camps, excursions, and sports.
The School Saving Bonus is in addition to existing means-tested supports like the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (CSEF) and the Affordable School Uniforms Program, making it even easier for families to manage school-related costs.
All families will receive an email from the Department of Education sometime this week with details on how to access the bonus. The process will be rolled out over several days, so please keep an eye on your inbox.
The bonus will be provided to schools and families in Term 4, 2024, and we encourage you to take full advantage of this valuable support.
For more information, you can visit:
School Saving Bonus Information
And for further details on how to access the bonus, visit:
If you have any questions, please use the links above for full details.
Vertical Learning Program Survey
We’re seeking your feedback on the Vertical Learning Program to help us improve and refine this initiative. To complete the survey, please sit with your child and log in using their account to ensure their participation is recorded.
The survey is quick and easy, and your input will play a key role in shaping the future of the program for all students.
To get started, simply click the link below:
Complete the Vertical Learning Program Survey
Thank you for your time and support!
New College Bell Times
Trialing from the 25th of November
| Period | Time |
|---|---|
| Period 1 | 9:00am - 10:00am |
| Transition | 10:00am - 10:05am |
| Period 2 | 10:05am - 11:05am |
Recess: 11:05am - 11:30am | |
| Period 3 | 11:30pm - 12:30pm |
| Transition | 12:30pm - 12:35pm |
| Period 4 | 12:35pm - 1:35pm |
Lunch: 1:35pm - 2:15pm | |
| Period 5 | 2:15pm - 3:15pm |
| End of Day | 3:15pm |
2025 School Photo Day Information
School Photo Day Information - 4th February 2025
School Photography Day is coming soon! Here’s everything you need to know to order your photos:
How to Order:
- Visit www.advancedlife.com.au
- Enter the online order code: X98 C8N GA7
- Payment options: Visa, MasterCard, or PayPal.
Important Information:
- Please wear your full school uniform for your photos.
- No envelope required for online orders.
- Sibling Photos: Pre-order sibling photos online up to 24 hours before photo day. If you miss the online deadline, you can submit a sibling order envelope on the day of photography at reception. (Sibling photos only apply to children enrolled at Doncaster Secondary College.)
- Late Fees: A late fee will apply for orders placed after photo day.
- Photo Delivery: Photos will be delivered 8-10 weeks after the photo day.
- Previous Years’ Photos: Past photos, including sports and group shots, can also be ordered online.
We’re excited to capture memories for the year ahead!
For any questions, please contact AdvancedLife at www.advancedlife.com.au/contact.
MyCity Planning's DSC Pop Up OP Shop
On the 27th of November, the Year 9 MyCity Planning class will be running an OP Shop at Lunch, outside W Block. If you would like to donate please check the poster attached to see what you can and can't donate.If you would like to purchase anything at our shop, you will need to bring in cash as credit cards will not be accepted.
There will also be a sausage sizzle, $2 a sausage for a good cause. Every cent made goes to the Eye Care Foundation.
WHY buy second-hand? Buying second-hand is not only cheaper but it also helps the environment, which is very important in this age. We hope to see you on the 27th of November for our OP shop.
If you have any questions or queries, please message Rebecca Coates on Teams!
rjcoa6@schools.vic.edu.au.
Kind regards,
MY City Planning class
2025 Junior School Learning Partnership Information Night
We are excited to invite all parents and carers of current Year 7 students, as well as families of students joining Year 7 in 2025, to our inaugural Junior School Learning Partnership Information Night on Thursday, November 28th, from 6:15 to 8:00 PM.
This event will be a wonderful opportunity for families to engage with our Junior School Leaders and staff, and to gain valuable insights into how we can work together to support your child’s learning journey in the upcoming school year. Our goal is to strengthen the partnership between school and home, ensuring the best possible start for your child in 2025.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, November 28th
- Time: 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
- Location: Doncaster Secondary College (specific room details to follow)
- Cost: Free (please register in advance)
To assist with event planning (and ensure there are plenty of biscuits to go around!), we kindly ask that you register in advance via the link below:
https://www.trybooking.com/CWVKU
We look forward to welcoming you on the night and working together to support your child’s success at Doncaster Secondary College!