School News

Badges Assembly

As the new year unravels in front of us, we are all excited to welcome our new student leaders to represent Dandenong High School in 2024. Our leaders will for sure bring us much pride and pleasure to be the representatives on our behalf and overcome challenges that may come in their way. To acknowledge this, it was lovely to have parents, families, ex-students and other honourable figures from our community joined together to celebrate our newly appointed student leaders. 

Let us congratulate them once again, our 2024 School Captains, Vice Captains, SRC Presidents and House Captains!

School Captains: Zainab Hassani G12 and Andy Nguyen E12

School Vice Captains: Lujyin Abu Atieh C12 and Shivesh Prasad E12

SRC Presidents: Keely Xia E12 and Phoenix Stockley C12

Banksia House Captains: Jay Gleeson and Shadman Mohammad

Callistemon House Captains: Noon Hamid and Ivana Tomic

Darwinia House Captains: Arifa Nazari and Rahmatullah Saeedi

Eucalyptus House Captains: Mahsooma Ahmadi and Mahdi Rasouli

Fern House Captains: Ali Sina Akbari and Nazia Nabi

Grevillea House Captains: Sumaira Ali and Abood Jodeh

Hakea House Captains: Junior Laulu and Zainab Zaaim

Elma Q

Year 9

Callistemon

Discovery Night

On Wednesday 20th March, our school opened its doors to prospective families for an unforgettable evening of exploration and discovery. Discovery Night, our annual Open Night event, provided an opportunity for visitors to witness firsthand the vibrant learning community that thrives within our walls. Staff and students graciously volunteered their time to showcase the exceptional programs and opportunities available at our school.

The evening kicked off with a brief presentation, welcoming guests and providing an overview of our school's strengths, values and academic offerings. From there, visitors embarked on a journey through various stations, each highlighting a different aspect of our curriculum and extracurricular activities.

Our budding chefs dazzled guests with live cooking demonstrations, showcasing their culinary skills and sharing their passion for cooking. The sound of music filled the LRC as guests were treated to captivating instrumental performances by our talented musicians. In the Design Centre, visitors delved into the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics as our Design Engineering Academy students showcased their work.

The lively vibe from our staff and students all evening mirrored the spirited atmosphere of our school community. Prospective families left Discovery Night inspired and impressed by the breadth and depth of opportunities available at our school.

As we reflect on the success of Discovery Night, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all staff and students who volunteered their time and talents to make this event possible. Your dedication and passion for our school are truly commendable.

To our prospective families, thank you for joining us on this journey of discovery. We hope that you were able to catch a glimpse of the extraordinary experiences that await your child at our school. We look forward to welcoming you into our community and embarking on a shared journey of learning and growth.

Jason Beattie

Assistant Principal – Junior Transitions

After School Programs

Annual privacy reminder for our school community

Our school collects and uses student and parent personal information for standard school functions or where permitted by law, as stated in the Schools’ Privacy Policy and the Schools’ Privacy Collection Notice.

Our Photographing, Filming and Recording Students Policy Photography, Filming and Recording Students Policy, describes how we collect and use photographs, video and recordings of students. The policy also explains when parent consent is required and how it can be provided and withdrawn. 

We ask parents to also review the guidance we provide on how we use Google Workspace for Education safely at the school and what parents can do to further protect their child’s information. If after reviewing the guidance, you have any questions or concerns regarding your child using Google Workspace for Education, please contact the school.

For more information about privacy, refer to: Schools’ Privacy Policy — information for parents. This information is also available in ten community languages:

• Amharic
• Arabic
• Dari
• Gujarati
• Mandarin
• Somali
• Sudanese
• Turkish
• Urdu
• Vietnamese