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Doncaster Secondary College

Locality: Doncaster, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9848 4677

Address: 123 Church Rd 3108 Doncaster, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au/

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24.01.2022 NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 50 We hope you enjoy reading the latest edition of our College newsletter: - Principals Report: Farewell from Eva McMaster... - Subject selections: What will you choose? - Yr 11 student becomes one of Australias youngest pilots - DSC Lap of Australia Challenge - VCAL students make face masks - Return to remote learning - Yr 11 and Yr 12 Academic Excellence Award winners - Conversation Menu New wellbeing resource - Wellbeing tips - Music department news - The value of learning languages - Year 10 virtual careers expo - Community news Please click on the link below to read more: https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/8MrvD7M

24.01.2022 ONLINE SAFETY: HAVING THE TALK Following this weeks alert regarding an inappropriate online video, we encourage you to read the below Conversation Menu that has been prepared by our Wellbeing Team. It addresses how to approach a conversation with your child about distressing content or online bullying. It includes practical questions, how to prepare for the conversation, and how to stay connected with your childs online activities in the future. We hope this is a helpful... resource for you and your child. You can view the Conversation Menu in your Compass Newsfeed or via this link: https://drive.google.com//1UxGz1qncu6-Njl3kkvWwOJaGX/view

24.01.2022 NEWSLETTER ISSUE 57 Catch up on the latest news around DSC with our first College newsletter for the term! Highlights include:... - Best wishes to our VCE Unit 3 and 4 and Senior VCAL - World Kindness Day: Acts of kindness at DSC - NAIDOC Week - Remembrance Day - SRC for 2021 announced - 'Tune In' Week: Staff live performance - News from Middle School and Senior School - Library News: Dr Seuss themed wall display - Wellbeing: Stress management tips - International Students: Parliament prize competitions - Languages: Year 8 Italian food challenge - Careers News: Institutions catering to many careers areas Please click on the link below to read more: https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/2NQ74kM

24.01.2022 COVID-19 ADVICE FOR STUDENTS Right now, life feels pretty hard for many of us. The freedoms we took for granted seem like a distant memory, and for students, all the changes to their learning can be overwhelming. We would like to remind families of the many resources that are available for support. We encourage you to please follow the link below to the Department of Education and Training, for practical advice on how students can take care of their mental health. ... Please be reminded that all teachers and staff at DSC are also here to support your family. If ever you need to reach out, we are here for you. shorturl.at/ayLMV

24.01.2022 A CONVERSATION COULD CHANGE A LIFE This Thursday is #RUOKDay. We have all seen the posters around bus stops and heard the ads on the radio. We all know someone who is doing it tough. But what words do we use to reach out to them? Please watch the below video and share it with your children. It is a fantastic, highly practical example that shows how we can ask R U OK? particularly once kids transition back to face-to-face education.... Whilst #RUOKDay is officially on Thursday, this years theme is Theres more to say after R U OK? We are starting the conversation about mental health in advance of Thursday, because it really isnt just about one day. Now more than ever, mental health awareness is a self-check we need to do more regularly, both within ourselves and with those around us. Please like this post if you plan to ask someone, R U OK?

24.01.2022 YEAR 12s DISCOVER FUTURE PATHWAYS Yesterday DSC hosted the Year 12 Careers Expo, where students had the opportunity to explore the options and career pathways available to them beyond school. The day included guest speakers such as 2015 DSC Dux Reuben Tee, interactive profiling activities, online presentations from key educational institutions such as Deakin, Monash and the University of Melbourne, and a spike ball tournament outside in the beautiful sunshine.... Thank you to students for showing their keen interest in exploring their pathways, and to our dedicated Senior School team and Year 12 teachers for their efforts in making the day such a success!

23.01.2022 EMBRACING THE TASTES OF ITALY, FRANCE & CHINA Spaghetti Alla Carbonara, Beef Bourguignon and Chinese Steamed Eggs are on the menu this week, as our wonderful language teachers invite students and staff to embrace the flavours of Italy, France and China! The recipes for these dishes can be found in this Fridays newsletter. If youre looking for a new dish to try while in lockdown and are keen to involve your child, please try one of these dishes, or any other Italian, French or Chinese dish, and send us a photo of the result! Please see the 'Languages' section of the newsletter for more details. Its the DSC MasterChef Fun-Food Fiesta. We hope youll join in! Also, thank you to Italian language teacher Ms Allen for sharing her photo!

22.01.2022 REMOTE LEARNING READY TO GO! With our year 7-10 students returning to flexible and remote learning from Monday, wed like to share this short video message offering some tips and words of support. We are all here for you! shorturl.at/pCPWX

22.01.2022 ALUM DRAFTED IN THE AFLW 2020 NATIONAL DRAFT Congratulations to Joanna Lin (Class of 2019), who was drafted as Pick 26 in the AFL Women's 2020 National Draft to Collingwood . We recently interviewed Joanna about her journey from when she played her first footy game at DSC in 2017 in Interschool Sports. She touched on her experiences throughout this challenging year and her excitement for the year to come. Read the full interview on our website ... https://doncastersc.vic.edu.au/joanna-lin/ See more

22.01.2022 FAREWELL & GOOD LUCK MRS MCMASTER Today the community of Doncaster Secondary College farewells our wonderful principal of 10 years, Mrs Eva McMaster. We thank Mrs McMaster for her incredible dedication and service to the College over this time and for the legacy she leaves behind. We also wish Mrs McMaster all the best in her new role as Senior Education and Improvement Leader of Inner East Secondary Schools.... We are pleased to announce that Assistant Principal Mr Glenn Morris has been appointed to the role of Acting Principal for the remainder of the year. Please ensure you read this afternoons edition of the College newsletter for Mrs McMasters formal welcome to Mr Morris into his role, and for her final message to the community. Our College Council President Mrs Sofia Georgiou has also written a personal tribute to Mrs McMaster. After a week of heartfelt well wishes from staff, today we honour Mrs McMaster on her final day as Principal of DSC. Thank you Mrs McMaster for all you have done for our school. Your inspiring leadership will continue to guide us even in your new role, and you will always be part of the DSC family. Goodbye and good luck Mrs McMaster!

22.01.2022 WELCOME BACK YEAR 11 AND 12s Today we warmly welcome back students in Year 11 and 12 as they return to face-to-face learning, as have Year 10 students to attend their VCE or VCAL classes. Please rest assured that our leadership team together with all staff at the College will ensure the process of returning to school is as smooth and safe as possible. This includes daily temperature checks with a date stamp after a successful check.... As we prepare for remote learning for students in other year levels from 20 July, DSC teachers and staff are on site this week, getting ready to deliver the best possible learning program for all students. If you need to contact the school, you can call us for support on 9848 4677 or email [email protected]. From all of us here, we wish our senior students a positive start to the term despite the challenging circumstances, and to our College community at home please stay safe and connected.

21.01.2022 ART IN ISOLATION Last term, we invited students in years 7-10 to participate in the Art in Isolation exhibition. There is still time for students to create artwork, and what better time than now with the extra week of school holidays to get inspired. Students can submit creative writing, arts and crafts, poetry, music, photography, building projects, STEAM items, gardening or mindful creativity. ... We are excited to see students turn their lockdown time into an opportunity to create artwork that will be displayed both digitally and in Tunnel Vision art space at DSC. Students have until 21 August to submit their piece either digitally to Ms Gemma Patterson or Mrs Amanda Fisher, or in person once lockdown is lifted. We cant wait to see your creations!

21.01.2022 MAKE KINDNESS THE NORM Today is World Kindness Day and it's all about how we can #makekindnessthenorm in our everyday lives. Here are some simple ways you can start implementing kindness today: - Send an uplifting text message to a friend... - Thank a teacher - Walk a dog - Share a compliment with a friend or family member - Plant a tree - Share a recipe with someone - Go outside your comfort zone to make someone smile - Thank your bus driver What words or actions can you complete to help shift the focus towards an increased level of kindness? Check out The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation for more ideas on how you can show up with kindness: https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/world-kindness-day/ #MakeKindnessTheNorm

21.01.2022 WEBINAR FOR PARENTS AND CARERS OF YEAR 12s IN VICTORIA Red Frogs Australia is hosting a free webinar next Thursday for parents and carers of Year 12 students in Victoria. It will explore how school leavers might choose to celebrate (with or without schoolies) and provide some tips on how to be informed and support your teen. It's been a tough navigating the year and facing challenges associated with COVID-19, like social distancing, restrictions and remote learning. Red Frog...s Australia wants to provide information on how to support teens to transition out of completing their time at school and move on to their next chapter. Register for free tickets to the webinar below https://events.humanitix.com/redfrogs-parentinfo-vic20

20.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK ~ ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE This week we celebrate National NAIDOC Week. The theme this year is , , and is all about recognising that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. "The First Peoples engraved the world’s first maps, made the earliest paintings of ceremony and invented unique technologies. They also built and engineered structures predating well-known sites such as the Egyptian Pyrami...ds and Stonehenge. First Nations peoples’ adaptation and intimate knowledge of the country enabled them to endure climate change, catastrophic droughts and rising sea levels." If you'd like to learn more, there are so many wonderful online events this week and conversation to share at: www.naidoc.org.au.

20.01.2022 END OF TERM 2 As Term 2 comes to an end today, wed like to say how proud we are of our students and the way they have coped during this extraordinary time. We have done our very best to support the needs of each student and provide them with the best opportunity to continue achieving their learning goals. This term our emphasis on teamwork, resilience, responsibility and respect have shone through our entire community. We hope that as students pass through the school gates today, they leave feeling proud of all they have achieved. We look forward to welcoming back all students and staff on Monday, 13 July and we wish you and your family a safe and restful break.

19.01.2022 CONVERSATION MENU Today were pleased to launch a new weekly resource called Conversation Menu which has been produced by our Wellbeing Team. These 'menus' offer conversation starters for parents and carers, to open the dialogue with their children regarding issues that could affect their learning during lockdown. Although our Year 11 and 12 students, and Year 10 VCE students are attending classes on-site, many of the conversation starters are still relevant. ... Each week we will send out a new menu to guide families through a conversation. Please ensure you check your Compass Newsfeed for more details about the first 'menu' regarding technology use and setting boundaries. We hope this adds value to your family time and the learning outcomes for your child.

19.01.2022 HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT EMOTIONS With remote learning now in place for all year levels, yet again its a period of adjustment. Our Wellbeing Team have prepared another Conversation Menu with this in mind, offering practical tips on how to support your child in managing difficult emotions that may arise. Please see the Conversation Menu in today's Compass Newsfeed. We hope this menu offers support for you and your family. ... You can also view the menu here: https://drive.google.com//1UkRz02PUnRdtjPJI_8wSD3IpD/view

18.01.2022 GOOD LUCK TO THE CLASS OF 2020 A message from the Minister for Education, James Merlino, congratulating and wishing our students the best of luck ahead of their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) exams and the completion of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) subjects. https://vimeo.com/468398879/7fcfbd5822

17.01.2022 FREE PARENT WEBINAR - MANAGING LOCKDOWN Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australias leading parenting, relationships and wellbeing experts and this Wednesday at 8pm he's hosting a free webinar for families living in lockdown. Dr Coulston will offer some practical advice on how to survive this challenging time and will answer your questions at the end of the session. Please see the below video for details and click this link to register your interest: https://www.happyfamilies.com.au//lightening-the-lockdown/. https://youtu.be/VSLi59zHtGM

17.01.2022 LET'S TALK ABOUT STRESS For many students, the exam period can be quite stressful and often there is a range of factors that contribute to this stress. In this video, we are shown how chronic stress can affect brain size, its structure, and how it functions. It also discusses how these effects can be completely reversed, by exercising regularly and practising mindfulness.

16.01.2022 VIRTUAL LAP OF AUSTRALIA CHALLENGE Students and staff may be in lockdown under Stage 4 restrictions, but they are still making the most of their hour of allowed exercise each day to compete in the DSC Virtual Lap of Australia Challenge! The challenge kicked off in July and has been a fantastic way for students in years 7-10 as well as teachers to get active during the remote learning period. The aim is to collectively complete a virtual lap of Australia (14,000km) by walking, running or riding. The tally currently stands at just over 10,000km! With only one week to go until the challenge finishes, we wish all competitors and the staff team good luck in their final push to cover the most kilometres. Thanks Mr Pring for making this challenge possible!

15.01.2022 COOKING WITH MISS LATTANZIO! With her apron on and fresh ingredients at the ready, Miss Lattanzio pressed record on her camera as she filmed her first ever cooking tutorial for her Year 9 Italian Class! This is just another example of how our dedicated teachers at Donnie are doing their absolute best to keep students feeling engaged and motivated during online schooling. Miss Lattanzios students were quick to jump onboard their cooking task and as a result, there were som...e proud students presenting their beautiful pasta dishes to their families for dinner. Well done students! We will share more photos in next weeks newsletter. In the meantime, you can view the tutorial below and head to the kitchen to see how you too can make this delicious meal together as a family. Buon appetito! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufXDSs1Q6EE&t=32

14.01.2022 NEWSLETTER: ISSUE 52 Catch-up with what's been happening across the College with our latest newsletter! In this edition:... - Acting Principals Report - Assistant Principals Report - College Captains Message - Student attitudes to school survey - Bus safety poster competition - Science Week at DSC - School dogs turn two - Wellbeing tips, videos and resources - Year 7 DiSCovery Exploring careers - Middle School News - Senior School News - Music News - Spotlight on Art - Languages Ferragosto, Italian poetry recital and Chinese projects - International Students: Study tips and achievements - Careers News - Community News Please click on the link below to read more: https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/OJbl7o5

13.01.2022 HOW CAN THE CAREERS TEAM HELP YOU? Its a busy time for students across the College as they make decisions around subjects and planning for their future. Mrs Ramsay and our wonderful Careers Team are here to support students in knowing their options. Please reach out to us if you need help with your decision making. Were here for you!

13.01.2022 CAREERS WEBINAR FOR PARENTS AND CARERS Research indicates that parents are the single greatest influence on their child’s education and career decisions. High parental engagement can have a major impact on the young person’s learning. Myfuture is a free online career service that provides resources and tools to help all age groups, including students and parents explore career options and occupations of interest.... Parents and carers are invited to join an upcoming webinar on Tuesday, 24 November, from 11am - 12 noon. It will demonstrate the free career planning tools available on the myfuture website: https://myfuture.edu.au/. To register and for more information visit the Parents Victoria website: https://www.parentsvictoria.asn.au//la/836-careers-webinar.

12.01.2022 ALL ABOUT EMPATHY: CONVERSATION 'MENU' As humans, we are hardwired to feel empathy. Although this is the case, living in lockdown means that many of us are stressed, and we don't have the usual diversions to let off steam. Now more than ever, it's important to keep our relationships in good shape. This week's Conversation Menu can help! Thank you to our Wellbeing Team who put together some simple tips on how your family can practise empathy this week. Please click the link b...elow and start the conversation with your family. We hope this helps: https://drive.google.com//1Jl9bshHdomqoXGmU_7sbsSvxI/view

11.01.2022 This week, Year 10 students have been immersed in a Virtual Careers Experience, shining a spotlight on their skills, interests and options. Classroom discussions around soft skills, personality profiling and work styles have been supported by a digital resource that offers a huge array of detailed industry information at students fingertips. Students will also enjoy a mix of practical projects, Zoom guest speaker presentations and creative classroom tasks to help them develop a stronger sense of self, direction and build excitement about their future.

10.01.2022 Congratulations to the successful applicants for the 2021 student representative council who were announced in the last newsletter. We have wonderful student leaders at DSC and we were pleased that so many students were eager to be involved in the SRC group next year. Thank you to the outgoing 2020 SRC group, who during an extremely tough year worked collaboratively to make sure that student voices were heard in every area of our school.

10.01.2022 Staying focused when studying is hard at the best of times, let alone when classes are remote and were surrounded by distractions. This weeks conversation menu is one we can all learn from. It also includes a short film by Year 11 media students Joel, Alex and Jack. If you need some tips on how to stay effective, please click the link below or see your Compass Newsfeed. We hope youll find it useful! https://drive.google.com//19TX0yrmO_w-Kbn8ySOQOIaYQq/view

10.01.2022 YEAR 12 TEACHERS ASSEMBLY Last week the annual Teachers Assembly was held on the soccer pitch. Year 12 students were able to present their Year 12 teachers with a card signed by their class and a box of chocolates. After the assembly, students walked around the soccer pitch and were able to personally thank their teachers with a kind word, a sticker and a covid-friendly elbow bump.

09.01.2022 When is a burger not a burger? When it's in a Year 7 Molecular Gastronomy class! This week our DSC kitchens saw science and cooking collide as students created playful dishes that tricked the senses. Meat patties made of chocolate biscuits, watermelon made of jelly and carrots made of muffins were just some of the amazing creations. Using techniques such as aeration, emulsification and gelatinisation, students did a fantastic job to reimagine dishes, impressing teachers and classmates with their culinary art.

09.01.2022 2021 Student Planner Artwork Competition Its time to get creative because were looking for a student to design the front cover of the 2021 student planner! Use your imagination to create a fresh, fun and eye-catching design that reflects student life at the College. The winning entry will receive a $40 Westfield Gift Card. The closing date for entries is Monday, 17 August so be quick to submit your design. See Compass Newsfeed for artwork specifications and T&Cs. Good luck!

09.01.2022 NEWSLETTER ISSUE 53 Catch up on the latest news around DSC with our College newsletter! In this edition:... - Acting Principals Report - Meet our new Acting Assistant Principal - Assistant Principals Report - #DSCrecharge - 2021 Student Planner Artwork Competition Winner - DSC Annual Short Story Competition Winners - Recipes: Embrace the Tastes of Italy, France and China - International Student News - Wellbeing Tips - International Student News - Careers News - Community News Please click on the link below to read more: https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/v5znK65

08.01.2022 NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 49 We hope you enjoy reading the latest edition of our College newsletter. In this fortnight's edition: - Art In Isolation - Exhibition... - New Child Safety Policies - What's Been Happening in STEAM? - Year 10 Careers Experience - Art Therapy - What is A Talking Canvas? - The Benefits of School Dogs - Ziggy works his magic - International Students - Harry B shares his positive spirit - Expressions in Origami - From Italy to DSC - A Special Letter - Music Department News Please click on the link below to read more: https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/75Z9azM

07.01.2022 Did you know that music can have a positive impact on our mental health and wellbeing? Mr Knott recently organised a 'Tune In' music performance, which was a real hit amongst staff and students who went during their lunchtime to sing along. Mr Shirley and the band, Mr Harvey, Mr Iape and Mr Dean, played some the highly requested songs, along with other classics.

05.01.2022 PLEASE ASK: R U OK? Today and every day is the day to ask R U OK? DSC student leaders and staff have created this short video that asks R U OK? in different languages. At DSC we are united in our care for all those in our community. As life in lockdown continues in Melbourne, its more important than ever to support those around us. Do you get the feeling that someone you know isnt behaving as they normally would? Trust your gut instinct and act on it. Please remember that the Wellbeing Team is here to support all students. You can text your name during school hours via the Wellbeing mobile to 0420 761 783 or email [email protected]. We hope you and your family are okay we are here for you. Thank you to students and staff who helped prepare this video message.

05.01.2022 NEWSLETTER - ISSUE 51 We hope you enjoy reading the latest edition of our College newsletter: - Principals Report: Farewell message... - College Council President: Farewell to Mrs McMaster - Message from Acting Principal Mr Glenn Morris - News from the Assistant Principals - Competitions: 2021 Student Planner Artwork and STEAM Challenge - Wellbeing Inspiring videos and tips for managing difficult emotions - Back to Remote Learning students share their views - Year 9 and 10 Subject Selections - Year 12 Careers Expo wrap-up - Music Department News - VCAL at DSC What is SBAT? - International Students Water safety incursion - Careers News 2021 VET, Beyond School Study Guide and MAS Experience - Community News Please click the link below: https://newsletters.naavi.com/i/454OLKM

04.01.2022 VCAL DESIGN PROJECT Our senior VCAL students equipped themselves with shovels, power tools and building materials over the last week, putting their environmental design ideas into action at DSC! From transforming a shipping container into a bouldering wall, and using carpentry skills to build planter boxes, students have done a great job creating inspiring new spaces at Donnie. For now though, students have had to press pause due to lockdown. A native garden is planned next...lets hope it can happen in spring!

04.01.2022 A group of our wonderful Year 7 students have recently created an attractive wall display that the whole school community will see when they visit the library. After lots of planning and researching, they created a wall devoted to the author and illustrator Dr Seuss. Well done girls - you've done a marvellous job!

04.01.2022 Over the last fortnight, students have taken part in an important self-reflection task to understand their personal strengths and qualities. By teaching our students to leverage their strengths, we can help them build effective life skills such as improving their relationships, managing stress and becoming more resilient. You can help support your child at home too! We've included some discussion points in this week's Assistant Principals' Report in our current newsletter: https://bit.ly/2V5wQTn.

03.01.2022 AN EVENING WITH TOM BOYD - FREE ONLINE EVENT TONIGHT It's Men's Health Week and as part of a joint local government and wellbeing initiative, ex-AFL player Tom Boyd discusses his story. ... Tom shares techniques and strategies he personally used to overcome some of the most challenging moments in his life. He touches on living with mental health issues, dealing with criticism, as well as the happiness that can come from focusing on balance and self-care. To attend this free online presentation, register your interest here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=628406&

03.01.2022 #DSCrecharge: TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW! Middle School Students have welcomed a special day in their calendar this week, with #DSCrecharge taking place today. In response to students needing time away from their devices, weve allowed years 7-9 to switch up their daily routine and spend today developing a new skill of their choice. The beauty is that students can self-direct the area of their learning depending on their interest or passion. Our Year 10s have their #DSCrecharge ...on 16 September. With such a challenging term finally drawing to a close, we hope that today reminds students that learning can be fun, it can happen away from a computer, and that following their passion even if just for a day boosts their wellbeing. We hope students have a wonderful day!

03.01.2022 YEAR 12 IN FOCUS: EDUCATION MINISTER MEETS VICSRC Victorian Education Minister James Merlino has shared some key information about year 12, during a recent meeting with the VicSRC Student Executive Advisory Committee. We share details of these important discussions below.

03.01.2022 SELF-CARE 'CONVERSATION MENU' Our Wellbeing Team have created another 'Conversation Menu' a resource that many families find helpful to support the wellbeing of their child. The menus offer practical conversation starters for parents/guardians, and this weeks theme is self-care. We can all benefit from these menus, by modelling the behaviours we want to see in our children.... Please take time to read the menu in today's Compass NewsFeed we hope it leads to some helpful discussions with your family! You can also see the menu here: https://drive.google.com//1xfNSRNJ31UZLNkYnGEghFoHWQ/view

03.01.2022 Year 11 student Jess R has set her sights on representing student voices in Victoria, by running for the peer-elected VicSRC Student Executive Advisory Committee for 2020-21! Victorian Student Representative Council is the peak body representing school-aged students in Victoria and Jess would love DSC students to get behind her and make their vote count. If Jess is elected to the Executive Advisory Committee, she will have the chance to attend meetings with the Minister for Education, speak on a panel to teachers and educators, and advise the Department of Education on how to design a program or initiative to best support students. To support Jess, students can register to vote by signing-up to the VicSRC Student Community at https://join.vicsrc.org.au/students before 11:59pm this Sunday, 19 July. Good luck Jess!

03.01.2022 INSPIRATION FOR FUTURE SCIENTISTS Its National Science Week, and students across DSC are exploring the 2020 theme, Deep Blue: innovations for the future of our oceans. This week students will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of marine science. This includes a virtual incursion from the 'Marine Team' to discover more about ocean sustainability and technology, plus an at-home science scavenger hunt involving riddles and puzzles.... Former DSC alumnus Tiffany D has also lent her support. She shares her wonderful video below, taking us on her journey towards a career in marine biology. Its well worth a watch. Thank you, Tiffany! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIf90OKb_Qc

01.01.2022 HOW CAN STUDENTS HELP EACH OTHER? Whilst our DSC Wellbeing Team is on hand to offer support during times of stress, students themselves can look out for their friends during lockdown. The Resilience Project has shared some great tips on how to do this below. Students and families can find more support by contacting the Wellbeing Team at [email protected]. Other support services include Beyond Blue, Lifeline, Kids Helpline Official and Headspace. If you need help, please reach out and remember that you are not alone. Help is all around.

01.01.2022 MESSAGES OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OUR YEAR 12s On behalf of our school community, we wish our Year 12 cohort all the very best, as they begin their exams this week and every success for their exciting futures beyond Doncaster Secondary College. Before the last school holidays, our Year 12 students received these encouragement cards and staff collated a video of messages to wish them all the best for their final assessments.... Year 12 Encouragement Video https://www.youtube.com/watch