College Communications
TERM 2 KEY DATES
Thursday 15 June
The GAT
Friday 16 June
Kids in Philanthropy workshop, 9am - 12:30pm
Monday 19 - Friday 23 June
Year 10 Careers Experience Program
Monday 19 June
VCE Top Designs, Melbourne Museum excursion
Tuesday 20 June
Year 12 Formal
Wednesday 21 June
Year 9 My Duke of Edinburgh Award
Year 9 MyFuture Zero95 excursion
Year 9 MyCity MCG excursion
Year 9 MyCity Eureka excursion
Year 9 MyCity Melbourne Zoo excursion
Year 9 MyAnimal Healesville Sanctuary excursion
Friday 23 June
Last day of Term 2, 2.30pm dismissal
TERM 3 KEY DATES
Monday 10 July
Term 3 commences
Wednesday 12 July
Semester 1 student reports available on Compass
Monday 17 July
Year 7 Zoo Comes To You incursion
Monday 7 - Friday 11 August
Sydney Tour - Wind symphony, String orchestra & Senior Jazz Music students
Wednesday 6 September
String Soiree
Dads & Father-figures of the Junior School
This one is for you!
We are launching our Fathering Project Initiative this term with a fun Pizza and Trivia night for Fathers/ Father figures & kids in week 8 of this term! The night is FREE and involves Pizza! We would love to see you there.
June 15th, 5.30pm - 7.00pm
W Block - DSC
RSVP to: https://portal.thefatheringproject.org/activity/?ref=148848
Please also sign up to be a part of our Fathering Project Portal - FREE resources, group updates and access to this community online via: https://portal.thefatheringproject.org/dads-group/doncaster-secondary-college/
We can't wait to see you there!
Lachlan Marchant
Mental Health Practitioner
Last Day Early Dismissal
The last day of term 3 is Friday 23rd June and students will be dismissed at 2.30pm. The adjusted class timetable is below.
| Period 1 | 9am - 10am |
| Period 2 | 10am - 11am |
| Recess | 11am - 11:30am |
| Period 3 | 11:30am - 12:30pm |
| Lunch | 12:30pm - 1:30pm |
| Period 4 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm |
International Student Buddy Program
The International Student Forum Team will be holding a buddy program in Term 3, and we are calling for local students who are willing to be a buddy to the new international students. The buddy program requires local students to support new international students and help them adjust to DSC life smoothly.
There will be some lunchtime sessions held in the International Student Learning Hub. Ice-breaker activities and board games will also be provided for both local and new international students during these sessions.
Requirements of local students:
- Recommended students who have been in Australia for more than 3 years or longer.
- Kindness and generosity to others.
- Willingly teaching and guiding new students with patience.
- upholding DSC values and be good role models to the new international students
Benefits of being a buddy to international students:
- Access to International Student Learning Hub during recess and lunchtime.
- Access to microwaves, fridge, kettle and other facilities
- Participating in fun activities with new international students
- Making new friends from different countries
- Exploring different cultures such as food, snacks, languages, costumes, traditions and customs.
If you are interested in making new friends from different countries and are willing to help your buddies to integrate to DSC community, Click the application link below, and fill in the details before 19th of June! Can’t wait to see you all!
International Student Forum Team
Student Voice & Agency Opportunities
If you are a student who is interested in running a School Event and/or Awareness Day, please contact your Positive Climate for Learning and Community Engagement Leader for further assistance. The pdf below provides an annual list of events for 2023 that you might be interested in.
DSC Interest Clubs
As the year gets underway, more Interest Clubs will return (or start up) in 2023. For now, here is a list of the lunchtime Clubs underway in Term 1
| Day | Club |
|---|---|
| Monday | Breakfast Club 8am (W-Block Quad), Chess Club, KPop Club (room C13), Year 11 Hoops, Weights Room |
| Tuesday | Art Club (B3), Lego Club (C13), Year 12 Hoops, Homework Club - International Students (3.30pm @ The IS Hub), Zumba class (3.30 - 4.15pm) |
| Wednesday | Crafternoon (C13), Chat Club, Year 8 Hoops |
| Thursday | Enviro Club (B3), Junior Girls Basketball (Stadium), Year 9 Hoops, Homework Club (3.30pm - 4.30pm) |
| Friday | Breakfast Club (Library, 8am), Rainbow Collective, LGBTQIA (C5), Games Club (W block upper), Year 10 Hoops, Badminton Club (3.30pm - 4.30pm) |
Wellbeing Hub
Don't forget that The Hub (near the Canteen) is open every day at recess and lunchtime for drop-in and everyone is welcome.