Around the College

New SMS system from the Health Centre

Good morning staff, students & families,

From Monday 12th June, any student that is admitted to the Health Centre will have an SMS alert sent to the first number on their emergency contact list. This is to provide transparency and awareness of students attending the Health Centre.

The SMS is just an alert for parents/carers to know where their student is whilst not in class. There is no need for parents/carers to contact the school upon receiving the SMS alert. Only if the student is to be collected will parents/carers receive a phone call requesting their collection from school. 

The new system is a further affirmation of DSC's commitment to student healthcare and education requirements. 

Sian Doyle

DSC Health Centre Officer 

Winter Concert

Come along to our Performance Centre on Tuesday 6th June at 7pm and enjoy a night of great music played by our talented Instrumental Music students. Our students get a real buzz from performing in front of a live audience (and gain great experience) so they would love and value your attendance. Book your tickets via TryBooking here:  https://www.trybooking.com/CIMIH

All proceeds from the ticket sales will go towards purchasing more instruments for our Music department.

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 intergrate to DSC community, Click the application link below, and fill in the details before 19th of June! Can’t wait to see you all! 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ShareFormPage.aspx?id=N7Ns2Ycaz0S2mzzsM0pMH0MkfXoXgz5BjDWQ9mw1ufxUNElYQjRHQVgwUVVRWjdENUpEODU1SDJBMi4u&sharetoken=pbekVualuviDR05a2aLZ

The International Student Forum team

Your Culture, Our Culture

Submissions are now closed for the 'Your Culture, Our Culture' art competition. Get ready to win big! We have some amazing prizes lined up for this competition. In the first round, there will be a total of six prizes, with one prize for each year level. Whether which year group you're in, you could win big! But that's not all. The second round will be awarding three winners. Don't miss your chance to win these incredible prizes. 

Winners will be announced towards the end of Term 2.

Student Interest Clubs

What's On Now

We are also launching a Movie Club soon so keep an eye out for details!

In case you missed it on Facebook...

DSC students commemorate ANZAC Day

Last week DSC was actively involved in a number of local ANZAC Day events. Members of our student leadership team joined our Principal to represent DSC at the Doncaster RSL ANZAC Dawn Service. Well done to East Doncaster Secondary College for delivering a moving program with much respect.

Each year the Rotary Club of Templestowe hosts a Schools ANZAC Service and our wind symphony students were honoured to be asked to play the Australian and New Zealand national anthems at this well-attended community event. Congratulations to senior student, Ella, for singing the national anthem beautifully. Commemorating those who have served and died in wars and conflicts with your local community members is a powerful way to reflect and remember them.

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