Junior School
Upcoming Activities
Wednesday 24 August
Student-Led Conferences, via MS Teams
(student & staff not onsite)
Thursday 25 August
Year 8 Sports Round Robin
Thursday 25 - Friday 26 August
School production - Clue: On Stage
7pm - 8.30pm
Wednesday 31 August
Year 7 Sports Round Robin
Friday 2 September
Year 8 Boys Soccer State Finals
Tuesday 6 September
SEAL Testing
Wednesday 7 September
General Achievement Test
Thursday 15 September
Last day of classes for Term 3, normal finish time 3.15pm
Friday 16 September
Professional Practice Day (teachers & staff)
Students work from home using Compass lesson plans
SEAL Testing
SEAL is a pathway for high-ability students which aims to challenge and provide opportunities to grow. Students explore the Victorian Curriculum whilst additionally having opportunities to engage in philosophy, ethics, STEAM and politics. There is an emphasis on collaborative learning with other academically minded students, as well as engagement in higher-order thinking skills, community-based projects, and inquiry-based learning and leadership opportunities.
To enter our SEAL program, students will need to sit an entrance test on Tuesday 6th September at the DSC Library. The link to book your spot for testing is here:
https://compasstix.com/e/j0vs5f0ufn
Students will sit three tests on writing, reading and numeracy. Shortlisted students and parents will be contacted directly to arrange an interview in Term 4.
For any questions regarding our SEAL program, please contact Kristin Skennar at kristin.skennar@education.vic.gov.au
Student-Led Conferences
On Wednesday August 24th we have Student-Led Conferences. As always, students will be taking opportunities in all classes to reflect on their learning and be able to articulate their growth. Parents can support this learning growth through engaging students in conversation and booking in for SLC’s when available.
Student Led Conferences will be conducted via MS Teams.
Year 7 Camp Weekaway
We are thrilled to confirm that the Year 7 Camp Weekaway will be going ahead! Dates have been secured:
- Group 1: Monday 21 - Wednesday 23 November
- Group 2: Wednesday 23 - Friday 25 November
Whilst being offered later in the year compared to normal, the Year 7 Camp is still an important part of the Transition Program at Doncaster Secondary College. This is an excellent way for Year 7 students to develop teamwork and communication skills.
Weekaway Camp is situated north of Lancefield, 67km from Tullamarine airport. The Weekaway website features a great introductory video that we recommend families watch together.
Families can register their child for the Camp via Compass. If you have any questions about the Camp, please call our Front Reception on 9848 4677.
2023 Year 9 Victorian Young Leaders Program
The Victorian Young Leaders to India (VYL India) offers a transformative six-week virtual journey for Year 9 students in 2023. The program will have students engaging in meaningful online partnerships to develop global understandings, use design thinking to develop a STEM project, enhance intercultural capability, and explore the diversity of Indian culture through guided peer interactions.
This program will be starting in Term 1 of 2023 for Year 9 students. Therefore if you are a Year 8 student this year who is interested in this program, please either email/Teams message Mr. Leung or come to see him at the middle school office before the end of this term. Applicants will be shortlisted and there may be an interview process in Term 4.