ENROLMENT

We invite you and your child to learn more about Doncaster Secondary College by attending our Open Night.

Designed for parents of primary-aged students, our Open Night is held annually as an opportunity to visit Doncaster Secondary College and explore the College grounds. During this evening there will be two available sessions, one available at 5.30 pm and the second available at 6.30 pm. We kindly request that you use our online booking system to register for one of these time slots.

As per COVID safe […]

Open Night Video Series

We are pleased to present a series of short, informal videos for prospective parents and families.

We hope these videos will give you an insight into life at DSC and all the opportunities we can offer your child. If you wish to apply to our College or have any questions, please visit the enrolment tab on this website.

OPEN NIGHT CANCELLED

In order to protect the health of our students and broader school community, we regret to advise that the planned Doncaster Secondary College Open Evening (scheduled for Tuesday 17^th March 2020) will not proceed.  This decision is based on expert advice from the Department of Health and the Department of Education.  The recommendation is: any school event that involves attendance by community members who are not students or staff and where total attendance will exceed 500 should not proceed.  This  school measure will contribute to broader […]

OUR COLLEGE

Staff Profile

Simon Cross
December – 2017 

What subjects do you teach?
Studio Art, Photography and Art.

How long have you been in education for?
This will be my tenth year.

 What convinced you to get into education?
I started out studying Fine Arts at Monash University. Printmaking is my background, and while I was doing that I always had an interest and passion for working with people and helping them out with their skills. […]

ENROLMENT

Enrolment Process

Doncaster Secondary College is a zoned school with a designated neighbourhood boundary. As demand for places at our College is high, evidence of residency within the designated boundary is required from students wishing to attend the College.

We aim to accommodate all families living within the boundary and have clearly defined enrolment guidelines to ensure the process is streamlined and consistent with Government legislation.

Doncaster Secondary College follows the Enrolment Policy and […]

INTERNATIONAL

Contact Information

LIFE & LEARNING

Beyond the classroom

We understand the benefits of a balanced lifestyle and therefore we facilitate an endless number of opportunities and activities to participate in beyond the classroom.

Our students are continually discovering hidden strengths and trying new things, with over 50 offerings including sport, debating, design, special interest clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh Program.

Sport

DSC Sport
Athletics
Badminton
Baseball
Basketball
Cricket
Cross Country
Football
Hockey
Netball
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball

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LEARNING

Additional Support

The college offers additional support in literacy and numeracy across a range of year levels.

Students are identified as needing extra support through a variety of ways including: PAT test, on-demand testing, NAPLAN data, semester reports, teacher referrals, feedback and transition information.

Literacy Intervention Programs

Support groups of no more than six students per group for two sessions a week in order to further the development of their literacy skills. Classes cover reading fluency and strategies […]

ENROLMENT

College Tour Mornings

We invite you to learn more about Doncaster Secondary College by attending one of our College Tour mornings.

Designed for families of prospective students, our Tour Mornings are held regularly throughout the year and offer an opportunity to experience the day-to-day happenings of students in the classroom. Discover how we manage the transition from primary to secondary school, learn about our programs, and explore the College grounds.

Tours commence from our Junior School Reception located on […]

LEARNING

Curriculum Booklets

We make it a priority for every student to feel welcome, valued and challenged. Students have an engaging learning experience at the College.

Rationale

At Doncaster Secondary College we work together to enable all students to achieve their potential and become confident, effective learners who contribute productively to society. Our College motto “working together, learning together” encapsulates the learning […]