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SECONDARYC O L L E G E

DATE: FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2021

We value: Achievement, Respect, Commitment, Community

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VCE Music

Principal Team Report

Elizabeth Godwin Diane Croft Michael WilsonRob Monk Susan Gilmore

Welcome back to Term 4 for all members of the school community. As we return to onsite learning this term, we can reflect on the accomplishments of a term in which most students have studied remotely. Throughout the term staff, students and their families have maintained a focus on their studies and endeavoured to complete their work whilst remote. This success is due to the dedication of all community members to the continuation of learning for the students across the college.

As we continue to navigate the regulations of COVID 19 we will be ensuring that we implement covid safe practices, including:

• Ventilation - the college will continue to encourage ventilation in classrooms by opening doors, windows or moving outdoor where possible

• COVID safe steps - prioritising key practices including physical distancing, hygiene, testing when required, and the wearing of face masks.

• Cleaning - the maintenance of ongoing cleaning of high touch surfaces, provision of hand sanitiser across the school.

Looking ahead in Term 4, the focus for all will be to reengage in the learning and ensure that the community reengages to onsite learning positively. In our first week, our VCE students at Year 12 and those studying a Year 12 subject completed the General Achievement Test (GAT). Congratulations to all students on their conscientious approach to this external assessment. All Year 12 students have now completed their onsite classes as they continue to prepare for the external exam process. We wish all students the very best for this exam period.

Our Year 12 teachers have also been working diligently to understand and implement the Consideration of Educational Disadvantage process which aims to replicate the results students would have achieved had we not been impacted by COVID19.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS FOR STAFFThe college has committed to completing targeted professional development which builds staff capacity and equips all staff with a range of strategies that enable their students to learn and reach their potential. In Term 4 staff will commence over two days the Berry Street Training Program which provides strategies for teaching and learning that enables teachers to increase engagement of students. The two days this year are:

• Wednesday 3rd November

• Tuesday 14th December

These will be student free days so all staff can actively participate in this training. This program will continue in 2022 with more intensive focus on this work which will expand staff professional knowledge, competence, skill and effectiveness.

LOOKING AHEAD TO 2022The course selection process for students in 2022 is nearing completion. We thank all families for their support of this process. Students will be notified later this term of the subjects they will be studying next year.

As we continue to work toward the rest of Term 4 I encourage all students to approach work diligently and utilise the support of staff as we complete the 2021 school year.

VALE TERRY MARKSWe were saddened by the recent passing of our friend and colleague Terry Marks. Terry has for many years supported the indigenous students and community as well as the whole Drouin Secondary community in her role as KESO. During this time, she has worked tirelessly to ensure that students have access to core programs to enable these students to reach theirpotential.Terry’sdedicationwasevidentassheworkedalongside all staff to enrich the opportunities for students. Her contribution went beyond the Drouin community as she also assisted me in the development of key programs at Officer Secondary College and the community art program where she shared her knowledge and experiences to broaden students understanding of indigenous culture. Her infectious sense of humour, laugh and absolute commitment to her role will always be remembered. Terry was positive, fun, would talk to everyone she saw when she dropped in - saw us as her school as she went to DSC herself as her own kids did. On behalf of the college, I send our sincere condolences to her family and friends at this sad time.

STAFF UPDATESWelcome to the staff who have joined us in Term 4, Ms Whitney Churchill, Mrs Anda Parker, and Ms Emmy Sin, Congratulations to our IT Trainee Tristian Wilden on completing his traineeship with us and securing a position in the energy industry. Mrs Allen, Mrs Moss, Ms Davies and Mrs Gunning are on leave and we wish them well with their adventures.

Elizabeth Godwin Principal

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INFORMATION FOR 2022In the coming weeks, we will email families about DSC Course Selection, Booklists and other important information for 2022.

COURSE SELECTIONStarting with the Year 12s for 2022 and working down the Year levels, students will receive a link via email to view their allocated classes for 2022.

UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATIONAn up-to-date mobile and email address are essential for us to maintain contact with you. You can update your contact details via the Sentral Parent Portal or download a Student Details Update Form and return it to the front office.

2022 BOOKLIST ORDERS ONLINELike last year, booklist orders are to be placed directly with Campion Education online. Paper copies of the booklists will be available at the General Office.

Early English Booklist orders for the novels required for English Level 400/500, VET and VCE Units 1-4 in 2022, are due by Friday 5th November for delivery in the week ending 19th November.

Ash's Music Talents RecognisedThe Drouin Secondary College community has long been aware of the musical talents of College Captain and VCE Music student, Ash Murdica. Now that talent has been recognised by the broader music industry.

Ash is the recipient of the 2022 Newsboys Foundation Regional Music Award. The Award is a music specialist prize for applicants who live, and attend a Victorian Government school, in rural or regional Victoria. This prize is designed to enable talented students to benefit from musical tuition and other opportunities that otherwise may not be open to them.

There was a substantial amount of preparation to apply with Ash submitting a recording of herself playing piano and writing about her achievements in her submission. The prize includes a fully subsidized week of travel and accommodation in Melbourne, lessons with a top music teacher, concert tickets for the Melbourne Recital Centre

and mentoring/shadowing opportunities with artistic and production staff.

Ash also received high praise for her solo performances inthisyear’sRockFestcompetition.WithRockFestgoingvirtual again this year due to COVID, Ash recorded two tracks on the electric guitar. The judges were certainly impressedwithAsh’stalentwithfeedbacksuchas“Youabsolutelynailedthis...myjawisonthefloor”for her rendition of Yesterday by TheBeatlesand“Thisisafantasticperformance, the skill required toplaythisisrightupthere”forPantera’sCowboys From Hell.

Congratulations to Ash on these wonderful accolades. We are sure these will not be the last ofthistalentedyoungartist’sachievements.

THANK YOU!

A big thank you to P. Hornby & Son Sawmillers for donating the timber to build vegetable boxes for the Lifeskills garden. The College appreciates the support of our local community in helping us to deliver these programs to our students.


Year 7 ScienceForces & Simple Machines

This term in Science, 7H have been learning about forces and simple machines, and the mechanical advantage that simple machines can give us.

To apply this knowledge we constructed catapults using icy pole sticks and rubber bands, helping us to examine levers in action.

The rain held off so we headed outside to test our catapults, and to see which pair could send their mini marshmallow the furthest. Well done to Tamekah and Tom, our winning partnership!


TUTOR LEARNING INITIATIVE

Careers...VTAC REMINDERS

Register for the Results and ATAR Service Any students studying Unit 3 & 4 subjects can access their VCE results once they have registered with VTAC, you will need your VCAA student number to register. Here is the link to register https://resultsandatar.vic.edu.au/results/applicants.htm

The closing date for changes of address and payment to receive a ATAR statement by mail (Victorian current Year 12s only) is Monday 6th December (5pm).

VCE Results and ATAR are released online on 16th December (7am).

Change of preference can be made until 4.00pm on Monday 20th December. Careers staff are available to meet with students and/or parents to discuss options once ATARs are released. Contact the Careers office by phone or you can contact us by email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Offers and Dates Offers are emailed to applicants on the day of release and are available in their VTAC account from 2pm the same day. Supplementary offers commence from February Round 1 (applicants who have given permission and have not received an offer in a previous round may be eligible to receive a supplementary offer).

• January Offer Round Domestic - 14 January 2022

• February Offer Round 1 Domestic - 1 February 2022




VTAC Payments To be considered for 14th January offers for Round 1 and subsequent rounds, payments must be made by 20th December (4pm). Only paid applications will be forwarded to institutions to be considered for an offer.

TRAINEESHIPS AND APPRENTICESHIPS INFORMATION SESSION

Last week the Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN held an online Apprenticeship/Traineeship evening. It contained a lot of useful information for students and parents across a number of different industries. Staff, students, parents can watch anytime by clicking the following link: https://vimeo.com/624992227

ACCESS MONASH MENTORING PROGRAM

In Year 11 or 12 in 2022? Thinking about university after you graduate? Join the Access Monash mentoring program and learn more about what comes after VCE!

Benefits:

• Receive individual mentoring from an experienced Monash student

• Gain insight into university life

• Clarify future goals

• Explore your study and career options

• Gain support and study tips from your mentor who has completed VCE

• Exclusive access to some Monash programs

• Make new friends and expand your network

Find out more and apply now to be an Access Monash mentee: https://www.monash.edu/about/mentoring/access-monash-mentoring#tabs__1840192-03

Drouin Secondary College is delighted to share the news that the Victorian Government is continuing the Tutor Learning Initiative (TLI) in 2022. This initiative is designed to address the continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student learning and engagement in Victoria.

The extension of the initiative will allow Drouin Secondary College to continue to provide our students who need it most with targeted TLI learning support in the 2022 school year.

Despite the continued challenges Drouin Secondary College and schools across Victoria have faced this year, the TLI has

ensured that students, who may have fallen behind or become disengaged, receive the help they need. In 2021, the TLI has enabled Victorian government schools, and qualifying non-government schools, to engage over 6,400 teachers as tutors.

Drouin Secondary College would like to thank all the tutors, teachers and families who were involved in supporting our TLI program in 2021. We forward to continuing Drouin Secondary College’sTLIprogramin2022toprovidesmallgrouplearningsupport that will enable our students to flourish now and in the future.



Psychology 400What do neurons use to talk to each other? Cell Phones. *Cue laughter*

Term 3 and remote learning definitelygotonsomepeople’s‘nerves’butnotthePsychology400 classes. With remote learning, our Psychology team said farewell to Ms Davies and welcomed our new team member Mrs Hoy. We also began the exciting topic of the Brain and Nervous System!

During remote learning our classes worked extremely hard and both classes had great attendance. We began with the brain and students were asked to createa‘BalloonBrain’.Studentsused a balloon to label the lobes and cortices of the brain, but someballoonsdidn’tlasttoolongafter attacks from cats, siblings andpuppies(Frankie–MsCroft’sdog being the main culprit!). That is remote learning for you!

It was great to be able to return to school in Week 2 of Term 4 and tofinallyseeeveryone’sfacesagain. Both classes used this time to have lots of fun and moved on to the topic of the nervous system. Students were then asked to recreate and label a neuron with lollies! Most students worked extremely hard and fast to create their neuron as the end goal was to be able to eat the lollies for themselves.

The results of both these activities were incredible but most of all it was a great feeling to be back in the classroom and learning face to face. A big thanks to Mrs Hoy who had to meet her class for the first time remotely and worked tirelessly to keep our 400 Psychology classes engaged.

And, just like the myelin around theaxon,that’sawrap!



2022 NETBOOK PROGRAMPARENT CONTRIBUTION & DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE

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ContributionDate Payment

Due 2021Date Return

Netbook 2021for reimaging

Date to Collect New Netbook

6 7 New Netbook$300

Payments open at start of Term 4,

Due 9 Dec-- Feb 2022

7 8 $70 3 Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 2021

8 9 $70 3 Dec 3 Dec 14 Dec 2021

9 10 New Netbook$300 23 Oct During Nov/Dec

IT to adviseIT will advise when ready for collection

10 11 $70 1 Dec During Nov/Dec IT to advise

During Nov/Dec IT to advise

11 12 $70 1 Dec During Nov/Dec IT to advise

During Nov/Dec IT to advise

12 Exit Retain for personal use -- Return to IT to be

reimagedIT will advise when ready for collection

CUP DAY MONDAY ARRANGEMENTSA reminder to students and parents that normal classes will not run on Monday 1 November. The College will conduct a special program for students wishing to attend school. The special program will be similar to previous years and consist of three 100 minutes sessions for students at each year level.

• Years 7 to 9 students will complete activities which include sport, computer activities and a movie.

• Years 10 and 11 students will complete study hall sessions to help them complete learning activities and study for their exams.

• Year 12 students will already be in the midst of their VCE exams.

Parents who elect not to send their students on the day should follow normal absence procedures by providing parent permission via a phone call or via Sentral. If you have any questions or queries regarding the special program feel free to contact the College for clarification.

CHANGES TO BUSES CUP DAY MONDAY

Please note Monday 1 November the Longwarry bus will be cancelled. This stop will be covered by Tonimbuk (Simcocks) and Iona (WBL) buses.

Bunyip 3 will be cancelled and will be covered by Tonimbuk & Bunyip 1 buses.

Due to all private schools having a student free day both interchanges–PorterPlace&BennettStreetwillnotbesupervised.



EARLY ENGLISH BOOKLISTFOR YEAR 10, 11 OR 12 2022

What better way is there to spend a summer than reading a good book?What better way is there to be prepared for a good school year, than having read your new novels for the coming year?

How can you set yourself up for a successful start in Year 10, 11 or 12?

HAVING YOUR TEXTS FOR THE START OF SENIOR SCHOOL ORIENTATION WEEK IS VITAL.

Use the English Early Booklist to order your texts for English 400/500/VET and English Unit 1-4 classes.

Each year, with our Step Up/Senior School Orientation pre-starting classes, we focus on getting right into our texts for the upcoming year, some pre-knowledge and helpful hints as to how to approach a new text or novel.

There is an expectation that our VCE students already have a copy of these texts before these pre-classes begin. Furthermore, over the summer holidays these texts need to be READ by all students commencing Level 400/500, Year 11 or Year 12 English. Teachers will set individual expectations of students during these classes.

In order to maximize your success, please make use of the Early English booklist which is available online via the DSC website under Booklists or directly access the Campion website at www.campion.com.au. (using the Resource List Code JRQ3).

Order online by Friday 5th November for home delivery of your English books in time for Step Up and Senior School Orientation.

Alternatively, look to purchasing the books secondhand from a previous student, www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au or elsewhere online. While most of our 2022 texts are not new texts and you should be able to find second hand copies, often this not timely and it is important to have these texts for Step Up and Senior School Orientation.


InkToberHere are some fantastic artworks from students participating in Inktober. If you want to participate please email Mr Hasley.


POSITION VACANT - UNIFORM SHOP MANAGER

Buxwear Uniforms are seeking a Manager for their Drouin Secondary College Uniform Shop for the followinghours:Thursdays12.45–6.30pmduringschool terms; the 1st Saturday of every month and everySaturdayinNovember/December9.15am–1pm;two Orientation days in December each year; plus additional trading days in January prior to the school year commencing.

The successful applicant would ideally have a friendly and welcoming manner and possess skills in the following areas: customer service, be able to fit students for uniform, be able to use basic shopfront

software Retail Manager, communicate via telephone and e-mail, liaise with the school and Buxwear head office, work independently, stock take, order stock, re-stock shelves, problem solve, balance the till, do the banking, produce trade day and monthly reporting, record keeping, manage staff, purchase basic office supplies and maintain a clean work environment. A Working with Children's Check will be required.

Please submit your interest, including your contact details, in writing via email to [email protected] or hand to the General Office by: Wednesday 3 November 2021 at 2.30pm

Drouin Secondary College families have the ability to buy and sell their second-hand textbooks, uniforms and other student resources via the Sustainable School Shop website www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au.

The service is very accessible, it preferences our school first and then provides access to buy and sell items with families attending other schools. Many schools use this service. Access to second-hand textbooks, uniforms, calculators, stationery, musical equipment, etc is available all year.

For the best results:

• Register on the Sustainable School Shop website and nominate the school

• A subscription to the service will be provided to you• List your items for sale• List wanted ads for those items you are looking to buy• Theschool’suniformandbooklistsareloadedinto

the system to make listing ads easy• The system matches the ads of buyers with sellers and

notifies the buyer via email• Buyers contact sellers and arrange where and when

to trade

• Most trading will occur with other parents from our school

• Parents are well supported via Sustainable School Shop’stelephone(0438743444)andemailhelplines

• Thesystemissimpleandeasytouse-Ifyoudon’thave a computer, internet access or an email address, please call the Sustainable School Shop for assistance

• You can pre-arrange the transaction and then trade after the texts are not required.

Drouin Secondary College is providing this service so there is no cost for families. Each family that registers on the Sustainable School Shop will begivenasubscription,it’sfreeforfamiliestouse.Foran information flyer, click here.

As more families start to use this service the stocktake list will grow. You can list books / uniforms now and write an availability date in the comments of your ad. Click here to view the stocktake report for second-hand uniform currently listed on Sustainable School Shop.

If purchasing second hand books, please ensure the edition is exactly as specified on the booklist. The bestwaytodothisistochecktheISBNonthebook’sbarcode.

Sustainable School ShopSECOND HAND UNIFORM AND BOOKS TRADING


FOOD STUDIES...In the last week of Term 3, the Year 12 Food Studies class looked a bit different with some students onsite and others learning remotely via webex.

Back onsite for Term 4, the Year 11s were testing out a hot new quesadilla technique has us folding over backwards for lunch. The TikTok/Instagram Tortillas Hack!

Students used equipment and techniques appropriately in the preparation of food in a domestic setting. They demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices in the sensory evaluation of food products. They were able to compare and evaluate both a sweet and savoury variety using sensory analysis and other measurements.


SECONDARY SCHOOL

ATTENDANCEEVERY DAY COUNTSSECONDARY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Going to school every day is the single most importantpartofyourteenager’seducation.

Students learn new things at school every day –missingschoolputsthembehind.

School is better when your teenager is there

Whyit’simportant

We all want our students to get a great education, and the building blocks for a great education begin with students coming to school each and every day.

Studentsdevelopgoodhabitsbygoingtoschooleveryday–habits that are necessary to succeed after school, whether in the workplace or in further study.

Missing school can have a big impact on students academically and socially. It can affect their test results, including VCE & VCAL, and, just as importantly, it can affect their relationships with other students, and lead to social isolation.

Thereisnosafenumberofdaysformissingschool–eachday a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their educational outcomes.

Each missed day is associated with falling behind in subject topics and assessment tasks, and lead to fewer subject choices and may impact on achievement in years 11 and 12 and post-school pathways.

Getting in early

It’snevertoolatetoimproveattendance.Eveninthemiddleyears, when school can seem the most challenging for students and when attendance rates can be at their lowest, going to school more often can make a big difference. Every day counts.

Schoolsaretheretohelp–ifyou’rehavingattendanceissueswith your child, speak to your school about ways to address those issues.

In Victoria school is compulsory for childrenandyoungpeopleaged6–17 years

Student Absences

The main reasons for absence are:

Sickness–Therearealwaystimeswhenstudentsneedtomissschool,suchaswhenthey’reill.It’svitalthatthey’reonlyawayon the days they are genuinely sick, and setting good sleep patterns, eating well and exercising regularly can make a big difference.

Family holidays–It'svitalthatholidaysareplannedduringschool holidays where possible, and not during the term. If you are planning to go on holiday during term time, make sure that you talk to your school in advance, and work with them to develop an absence learning plan.

“Dayoff”–Thinktwicebeforelettingyourteenagerhavea“dayoff”astheycouldfallbehindtheirclassmates–everydaycounts.

Truancy–Thisiswhenstudentschoosenottogotoschoolwithouttheirparent’spermissionorskipoutofschoolduringtheday. There can be many reasons for truancy; the best way to address this is for schools and parents to work together.

Whileallabsencescaneffectacademicperformance,DET’sstatistics show that unexcused absences are a much stronger indicator of lower reading and maths achievement.

School refusal–Schoolrefusingchildrenexperiencesignificant emotional distress not only when going to school but also at the thought of going to school; they may be absent from school for weeks or even months at a time. School refusal differs from truancy as children generally stay home with the knowledge of the parents and despite their best efforts to encourage their child to go to school. See: My child or teenager has anxiety

Being away from school for 1 day a fortnight equals missing 1.5 years over 13 years of school


If your teenager is away

If for any reason your teenager must miss school, there are thingsyoucandowithyourschooltoensuretheydon’tfallbehind:

• Informtheschoolviayourteen’sForm/HomeRoomteacher or Year Level Coordinator

• Find out what work your teenager needs to do to keep up.

• Developanabsencelearningplanwithyourteenager’steacher and ensure they complete the plan.

Remember, every day counts. If your teenager must miss school, speak with your home room teacher or year level coordinator as early as possible.

Openlycommunicatingwithyourteenager’sschoolaboutallabsences is a good way to prevent attendance issues being escalated to a School Attendance Officer. A School Attendance Officer is a Department of Education and Training Regional Director who has authority to follow up attendance issues. Chronic or ongoing attendance issues that are escalated can lead to an Infringement Notice being issued to parent/s.

Ifyou’rehavingattendanceissueswithyourteenager,pleaselet the year level coordinator, wellbeing coordinator, principal or other relevant staff member know so you can work together to get your teen to school every day.

Top attendance tips for parents• Schoolswanttoworkinpartnershipwithparents–act

earlyifyouhaveanyconcernsbycontactingyourchild’sschool and asking for advice and support

• Remember that every day counts

• There is no safe number of days for missing school –eachdayastudentmissesputsthembehind,andcan affect their educational outcomes and their social connectedness

• Talk positively about school and the importance of attending every day

• Openandpromptcommunicationwithyourchild’sschool about all absences is a good idea

• Avoid making routine medical and dental appointments during the school day or planning family holidays during the term

• Seek help from your school if you are concerned about yourchild’sattendanceandwellbeing.Schoolswantto work in partnership with parents to support student attendance and wellbeing.

Further information For more information and resources to help address attendance issues, visit:

https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/studentmanagement/attendance/Pages/improve-attendance.aspx

DSC 2021 Proteus Student Magazine can be purchased for

$20 per copy online at

Trybooking.com via the following link:

https://www.trybooking.com/BUORK Orders open Monday 4 October and close Friday 26 November 2021

The Proteus will be available for collection from the General Office in Feb 2022

It’s easy - just follow the link and select one of the options below:

1. Collect Option - Collect from General Office in Feb 2022 2. Mail Option - Posted February 2022 (postage costs an extra $5.00)

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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWS

01Set a goal or intention for this month. What does looking after your mental health mean to you?

02Pick a fun book and read it throughout the month.

03Go on a walk you’ve never been on before. Choose a different route, or visit a new place.

04Get in touch with a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while.

05Send a message of appreciation to someone who has made a positive impact on your life.

06Have your favourite meal for dinner.

07Consider unfollowing or muting social media accounts that negatively affect your mental health.

08Listen to your favourite song.

09Pick up an old hobby you enjoy but haven’t had much time for lately.

10WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAYMake your mental health promise!

11Go bird watching or frog spotting. You can use citizen science apps like BirdCount or FrogID.

12Think up a plan of what to do if you find yourself doomscrolling.

13Write a list of three things you’re grateful for.

14Try mind challenges like a jigsaw puzzle, sudoku, or crossword.

15Learn some calming breathing exercises.

16Challenge yourself to go a day without any screen time.

17Get to bed early. Wind down with a cup of herbal tea, a warm bath, soothing music, or essential oils.

18Leave a positive review for a local business you enjoy like a restaurant, café, or shop.

19Go on a walk without a destination in mind.

20Follow along with a gentle yoga video.

21Sing and/or dance.

22Volunteer for a cause you believe in.

23Do something you’ve been putting off during the week.

24Have a dinner party with friends or family, either in-person or online.

25Cook something you’ve never had before.

26Go out of your way to take a picture or draw something beautiful.

27Use apps like StayFree or Freedom to limit how much time you spend on social media.

28Get houseplant cuttings from friends to propagate.

29Wear your most cheerful outfit.

30Watch your favourite movie.

31Pick a few of your favourite activities this month and aim to do them regularly.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Friday Saturday

Find out more at lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au

Good mental health is when we can cope with the stressors of our daily lives, participate in loving relationships, contribute to our community, and work towards our goals. Everyone has mental health. And we can all benefit from looking after our own mental health and the mental health of our communities. Here are some ideas for ways to reflect, have fun, and find connection through October.

Mental Health MonthOctober 2021

October is Mental Health Month! Challenge yourself with the activities in the mental health month calendar (https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/calendars/).Also,let’sallchangethenarrativeand#GiveMentalHealthStigmatheFlick. Check out #YouthMentalHealth and #Live4Life. Being aware of our attitudes and questioning the authenticity of what we base our beliefs on is the pathway to giving mental health stigma the flick therefore creating a story that is based on truth, evidence, acceptance and recovery.

From the School Nurse

UNIFORM DONATIONSAs one of their community projects, Year 11 VCAL are organising a school uniform donation bin at the front office.Ifyouhaveanypiecesofuniformyoudon’tneedanymoreorthatdon’tfit,feelfreetopopthemin, it will be greatly appreciated.

The clothes that are donated will be mended and washed, then the clothes will be given to Wellbeing, ready for students. This project will benefit low income families as well as the environment by recycling.

DROUIN CRICKET CLUBDrouin Cricket Club is seeking participants/players for our upcoming season for U/14's and U16's teams. If anyone would like to enquire contact John Perry at: [email protected]

Season is due to commence sometime between the 6th and 13th November 2021. Training is on Thursdays from 4.30pm- 5.30pm. Family friendly club. All are welcome.


From the School Nurse

DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE DSC UNIFORM SHOP & GENERAL OFFICE - ADDITIONAL OPEN DAYS

The DSC Uniform Shop is located in the foyer of DSC’s Lyn Kelly Stadium/Gymnasium Standard trading hours are Thursdays 1pm to 6pm & the first Saturday of each month 9.30am to 12.30pm.

The Uniform Shop will also be open each Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm until the end of January 2022. Year 7 Students 2022 - Please book a 30 minute fitting session by emailing [email protected]

If you have a Healthcare/Concession Card, please complete an application for the SSR Year 7 Subsidised Uniform Package at your fitting session.

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SECONDARYC O L L E G E

Contact Hours: 8.15am – 4.30pm

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2021 TERM DATES

Term 4: 4 October to 17 December 2021

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COLLEGE DATESWEEK 4

Tuesday 26/10 Doctors in School

College Council

Wednesday 27/10 VCE Written Exams Commence

VCE English Exam

WEEK 5

Monday 01/11 Whole School Special Program

Tuesday 02/11 Melbourne Cup Day Holiday

Wednesday 03/11STUDENT FREE DAY - Staff Professional Learning Day

General Office Closed

Friday 05/11 Wear It Purple Free Dress Day (TBC)

WEEK 6


WEEK 7


Wednesday 17/11 Year 8 Live4Life Celebration Event (TBC)

VCE Written Exams Conclude

VET Orientation Day (TBC)

Friday 19/11 Year 9 First Aid Training (TBC)

WEEK 8

Monday 22/11 Year 10 & 11 Exam Week Commences

Year 7 to 9 Exam Week Commences


College Council

Wednesday 24/11 Year 8 MHFA Celebration Assembly (TBC)

Friday 26/11 Year 7 to 9 Exam Week Concludes

Year 10 & 11 Exam Mop Up Day & Progress Interview Day

WEEK 9

Monday 29/11 2022 Senior School Orientation Commences


Friday 03/12 2022 Senior School Orientation Concludes

Last Day Year 10 & 11 Students

WEEK 10

Monday 06/12 Challenge Week for Years 7 to 9 Commences

Year 8 Challenge Day


Year 9 Challenge Day

Grade 6 Orientation Day

Grade 6 Parent Information Evening

Wednesday 08/12 Year 7 Challenge Day

Year 9 into 10 Step Up Incursion Day

Thursday 09/12 Year 9 into 10 Step Up Timetabled Classes

Friday 10/12 Challenge Week for Years 7 to 9 Concludes

Grade 6 Orientation Day

Year 9 into 10 Step Up Timetabled Classes

WEEK 11

Monday 13/12 Year 7 to 9 Activities Program

Tuesday 14/12 STUDENT FREE DAY - Staff Professional Learning Day

General Office Closed

Wednesday 15/12 College Presentation Evening 7pm (TBC)

Year 7 to 9 Activities Program

Thursday 16/12 Year 7 to 9 Activities Program

Friday 17/12 Last Day of Term 4

DATES TO REMEMBER•Monday 1 Nov - Whole School Special Program

• Tuesday 2 Nov - Melbourne Cup Holiday

• Wednesday 3 Nov - Student Free Day - Office Closed

• Tuesday 14 Dec - Student Free Day - Office Closed

UNIFORM SHOP TERM 4During Term 4, the Buxwear Uniform Shop will open every Thursday 1pm to 6pm and every Saturday 9.30am to 12.30pm. Please use the QR code to check in, wear a mask and adhere to density limits as signed.

* All activities and events are subject to current restrictions in place at that time.

* Please Note: Some photos in this newsletter were taken prior to current COVID Safe restrictions.

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