‘Student Art Gallery’

Student art gallery is a permanent gallery at DSC that exhibits artwork from years 7 to 12. Titled ‘Tunnel vision’ this gallery is updated regularly and illustrates the wide variety of mediums students explore in Media studies, photography, visual communication design, textiles and art lessons. This gallery space provides students the opportunity to collaborate and curate their own exhibition at various times throughout the year.

Collaborative School Artwork

Art & Technology students have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative artwork for permanent display at […]

Performing Arts

Our state-of-the-art Presentation and Performance Centre provides a versatile venue for students to develop and showcase their skills in the Performing Arts.

Drama

Drama is an integral part of the Arts Program at each year level, culminating in the opportunity for students to undertake VCE Drama.

The College offers a range of performance opportunities for students via the House Performing Arts Festival and the College Production. Students are involved in a variety of capacities, gaining experience in performance, direction, and backstage tasks. The College also trains students […]

Instrumental Music

Tuition is offered on a large range of woodwind, brass, percussion and string instruments during school time. Students learning at the College are expected to be a part of large ensembles that rehearse before or after school. Students who learn outside of school are also encouraged to participate in the choir and ensembles with the school. A music camp is held in May for junior ensembles while senior students have the opportunity to tour in December. Past tours have taken students to Adelaide, East Gippsland, Sydney, and the Victorian high country.

A Rock […]

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 […]

Years 7-9

During these critical years of adolescence, our staff understand the need for  supportive environments that provides the basis for Middle Years schooling. Our aim is to ensure every child feels empowered to fulfil their potential.

A Learning Community supporting your child

Each student in Middle School is supported by a deeply connected network that includes staff, parents, peers and specialist support. Critical to this community is the role of ‘Head of Year’ who walks the three-year learning journey from Year 7 to 9 alongside each child. This model ensures that every child is uniquely understood and accepted.

Parents can be comfortable in […]

ENROLMENT

Preparing to start

Beginning at a new school can seem daunting. This section provides some helpful information on preparing to start at the College.

For the students

The College has a well-developed Transition Program that helps students to adjust from their primary schooling, so that they can continue to grow, learn and thrive at the College.

• A series of Exploration Afternoons and an […]
  

OUR COLLEGE

Principal’s Message

At Doncaster Secondary College, our students graduate with a positive outlook and well equipped to make a worthwhile contribution to the community.

Whether you are already part of our college community, a prospective family, or simply interested in finding out more about our College, I hope you will get a sense of just how wonderful our College community is. Selecting a school for your child is an incredibly important decision and I hope our website assists you with […]

OUR COLLEGE

Child Safety

Doncaster Secondary College is committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of all our students.

The College ensures that the people who care for our students act in their best interests and take all reasonable steps to provide a safe and secure school environment. We have zero tolerance for child abuse.

Every staff member at the College is responsible for the care and protection of children and reporting information about child abuse. The College has […]