Camps, excursions and activities. 

CHARTSEC Driver Ed

All twelve Donald High School Year 10 students attended Chartsec Driving School in Charlton for a three-day pre-driver program from Wednesday, June 12th to Friday, June 14th.

The material covered during the driving component of the program included: steering, right and left turns, U-turns and reversing, roundabouts and convoy driving, angle parking and hill starts, reverse parallel parking, overtaking, 3-point turns, and a practical drive test. On Wednesday night, the students also benefited from experiencing a ‘night’ drive.

The students had a great time, and the instructors were extremely impressed with the students’ attitudes and skills, although a number of stop signs were hugged (this was the penalty handed out for failing to stop at a stop sign!). This program is a valuable opportunity for our young people to gain new skills and confidence when in charge of a vehicle. For some students, it was their first time behind the wheel of a car, while many others enjoyed the opportunity to learn or practice driving a manual car.

A big thank-you must go to the wonderful staff at Chartsec Driving School, especially Brett Schofield for his coordination of the program. Thanks also to the Year 10 parents for their support of this valuable program, particularly Xanthi Rice, who assisted in bringing back some students from the night drive.

Kim Griffiths 

Year 10 Coordinator