A wider range of activities are available for students of all year levels to get involved in the Doncaster Secondary College community.
 

• Student Representative Council (SRC)
• Breakfast Club
• Debating/ Public Speaking
• Vocal & Music Ensemble
• Homework Club
• Art Club
• Student Focus
• VCE Lounge
• Chess & Games Zone
• ICT Club

Student Representative Council is just one of the forums that exist within the College where students can develop their personal and social skills.
Students can become House Captains and College Captains, or […]

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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COMMUNITY

The Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Doncaster are tireless supporters of students from Doncaster Secondary College . Rotary sponsored programs aim to provide enriching opportunities for young prople.as this will have a positive benefit on the future of our country and our world. Programs introduce students to Rotary and involve them in community ideals as well as showing them opportunities available to them in the future.

Programs include:

Interact – a school based club which enables students to work together with a focus on community services while […]

FACILITIES

Performance Centre

The Doncaster Secondary College Presentation and Performance Centre is a modern, well-appointed facility. It was built in 2002 and has fully tiered seating for an audience of 322. The facilities include fully operational sound and lighting equipment. The Performance Centre is used by a range of community groups for musicals, school concerts, productions and dance performances.

For all hiring enquiries please contact:
Mr Tim Sprigg
Facilities Manager
Telephone: 9848 4677
Email: […]

LEARNING

Careers & Pathways

The future world of work that our students will be entering will be a dynamic environment where technology and globalisation will require new skills.

Research suggests that young people will have “17 jobs over five careers throughout their lifetime” (Foundation for Young Australians). It is therefore essential that we are equipping students with the skills and capabilities to navigate their way into the changing labour market. Career Development Programs have been strategically integrated into the […]

Camps

A highly successful Camps and Tours Program provides the opportunity for all Year 7 students to participate in an orientation camp during Term 1 to assist in their transition to Secondary school. In December 2015 one group of Year 9 students enjoyed the outdoor recreational camp at Wilsons Promontory National Park and another group enjoyed six days in Tasmania. In 2016 students in Year 11 travelled to the Central Australia Trip departing on Friday, 17 June, 2016. We visited Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Alice Springs, Simpson’s Gap, […]

Insiders’ Views – Student Writing About School

Year 7 Reflections

My Camp Reflection by Sarah

Waking up at 7am was not something that I enjoyed. I had trouble sleeping because of some snores. I know that it wasn’t their fault, since I had snored a little bit, too! I got dressed and got ready for breakfast. At 8am, the bell rang so that we could get some breakfast. I had some toast with butter, while I waited for the cereal to be brought out. Even though I enjoyed my cereal, I didn’t go up […]

Sport

The College understands the important role Sport plays in developing well-rounded students and the connection between a healthy body and healthy mind. The College places an emphasis on students participating to the best of their ability as they acquire the skills to enjoy life-long involvement in physical activity. Along with improved health and well being, students work together to overcome challenges and, along the way develop long lasting friendships.
Participation in Sport and Physical Education is successful in;

Developing a sense of community and team spirit;
Improving staff and student relationships;
Discovering and […]

ENROLMENT

Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) Program

Doncaster Secondary College offers an extension/SEAL program to students beginning from year 7. 

Expanded opportunities for high-achieving and high-ability students

The Year 7 and 8 SEAL classes ensure that high achieving students are able to work with others of similar abilities while remaining with their age peers. SEAL students remain together for their Year 9 core subjects but mix with mainstream students in their Arts/Technology electives, Languages and Myself classes. In […]

ENROLMENT

Choosing the right school for your child is an important decision that every parent will be faced with.

At Doncaster Secondary College we respect that each child is unique and work hard to understand and meet their individual needs. We provide a safe and positive learning environment where all students can grow and develop to maximise their potential.