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drouin secondary college news
SECONDARY
COLLEGE
EDITION: 71
DATE: WEDNESDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2019 PAGE 7
2018 Presentation Evening PAGE 8-10
Year 9 Geography PAGE 7
We value: Achievement, Respect, Commitment, Community
Principal Team
Report Deb Gentl Ashti Mull
en Rebecca Williams
e Rob Monk
Welcome to all students and parents at the beginning of Also Mrs Ashti Mullen will step into the role of Acting Assistant
the 2019 school year. At our assembly on the first day, we Principal for the first half of the Year while Mr Michael Wilson is
welcomed 227 Year 7 students, many new students in Years 8 on leave.
through to 12 and new staff.
My message to students is to remember to live our values of NEW LEARNING CENTRE AND CAFETERIA
Achievement, Respect, Commitment and Community. With that Although there are still a few final additions to complete, our
comes the expectation that students will commit to their learning new buildings are being used for classes and the cafeteria is
and the assurance that our staff will support students to accept open for business. Students are enjoying and making the most
challenges and grow in their learning. of these spaces, including the outdoor areas. Landscaping is
difficult to complete with the hot summer we are experiencing,
College Captains, Jade Baker, Maddi Shaw, Renee Davidson but in time we will have attractive outdoor areas for students.
and Scott Simpson Brewer emphasised the importance of
making the most of the many opportunities available at DSC.
College Council student representatives, Georgia Clayton and
Braden Lewis spoke about how important it is for students to
express their ideas and opinions and encouraged students to
participate in the Student Representative Council.
WELCOME TO NEW STAFF
Katy Grandin Assistant Principal at Blackwood
Centre for Adolescent Development
Megan Boland Visual Arts
Kathryn Buckland Health/PE
Alan Chambers Performing Arts
Tony Chandler Maths/Science
Laura Croft PE
Carmen Daldry Maths/Science
Louise Jones English
Peter Livingston Humanities
Leanna Kotsakis Humanities/Business
Rachael McDermott English
Jack Robson English/Psychology
Robert Shurey Maths/Science
Yolette Stewart Music
Mark Venville Humanities
Rea Webster-Lawson Psychology/English
Kylie Downey Pathways & Careers
Cam Smith Trainee - Intervention
Amy McLennan Trainee - Sport & Rec
Megan Munckhof Integration Aide
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VCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS Harry was unable to attend the evening, having already
headed overseas to serve as a missionary in Russia for the
We celebrated the successes of 2018 on the evening of next two years. His sister, Gemma, read a letter from Harry
Wednesday 19th December, with the annual College expressing his gratitude to his teachers, parents and family for
Presentation Evening. It was a very positive way to end the year their support. In his letter, Harry had this advice for all students,
with many families and staff acknowledging the achievements “I think the best way to cope with Year 12 is to have ‘gratitude
of students from Year 7 to Year 12. in your attitude’ and remember how lucky we are to have
Among the many awards and scholarships presented on this difficult year…All big goals can be attained by achieving
the night, nine of the College’s high achieving Year 12 VCE smaller goals along the way, so break up what you need to do
students were recognised. These students were: into small steps and then work at it consistently and you will
achieve your best possible results.”
• Lochlin Clarke • Rachel King
On his return home, Harrison plans to study at Monash
• Rachel Cook • Taylah Marsh-Irwin
University in the Biomedical Science Scholars Program and
• Daisy Drake • Harrison Phillips possibly pursue a career in sports medicine.
• Bridie Farrar • Lucy Tompkins
It was very pleasing to see the positive destinations the class of
• Georgia Henderson
2018 have been offered. We wish all 2018 graduates well for
their future studies and careers.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Our College life includes many community events. On Saturday
16th February, our College Captains, House Captains, students
and staff will participate in the Ficifolia Festival parade.
As I write this newsletter, House Captains are preparing for
the Annual Inter-house Swimming Sports to be held
on Tuesday 19th February. We are all looking forward to an
enjoyable summer day at the Drouin pool and some great
competition between the four Houses.
Monday 18th February is a very important day in our calendar
as we will hold our Celebration Assembly to recognise the
progress students made in 2018.
VCE Parent/Student Information Evening will be held
on Tuesday 26th February. Valuable information will be shared
and there will be an opportunity to have all those burning
questions about VCE answered.
We also hosted a welcome BBQ and Information Evening
for the parents of Year 7 students on Monday 11th February.
This evening was a great way for parents to meet other parents
and their child’s teachers.
This week, many of us will pause to remember the devastating
events and the impact on our community as we commemorate
the ten year anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires. On
this anniversary people may experience different emotional and
physical reactions. There may be members of our community
needing support at this time. As well as the community agencies
available our Wellbeing Team can assist families in accessing
assistance.
Harrison Phillips,
College Dux for 2018 Deb Gentle, Principal (On behalf of the Principal Team)
“Educating the mind without educating the heart is
Harrison Phillips was awarded the College Dux for no education at all.” Aristotle.
2018 and was presented with the Baw Baw Shire Academic
Excellence Scholarship. Harry has been a committed and
involved member of the college since he enrolled here as a
Year 7 student. He is one of the most respected members of
our College as an outstanding student academically, in the
sporting arena and as a DSC community member and leader. A
champion on so many levels.
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Principal Team's Report
Continued
COLLEGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2019
The role of the College Council is very important to the
running of our College. It is the key policy making body
and establishes the direction for the College. Our College
Council is made up of six parent representatives, three staff
representatives, the Principal, two student representatives We have been very fortunate to have Rebecca Ferguson
and up to two Community representatives. and Emily Sullivan serving as parent representatives. They
will be retiring from office from 14th of March, 2019. On
I encourage all parents to consider themselves or encourage
behalf of the College I would like to thank them for their
other parents or community members to put their hand up
work and time given as parent representatives.
for this important parent/guardian role at the College. All
great schools have a committed and strong council with full We have the following positions available in 2019
parent representation. Please contact Ms Deb Gentle or Ms
Josie O’Connor for further information if you are interested • 3 Parent positions which are a two (2) year tenure.
in these positions.
NOTICE OF ELECTION AND CALL FOR NOMINATION
An election is to be conducted for members of the Drouin Secondary College Council.
Nomination forms may be obtained from the College General Office and must be lodged by 4.00pm Friday, 1st
March 2019.
The ballot, if required, will open on Monday 4th March and close at 4.00pm on Thursday 7th March, 2019.
Following the closing of nominations a list of the nominations will be posted at the College. The terms of office, membership
categories and number of positions in each membership category open for election are as follows:
Membership Category Term of Office No. of Positions
Parent Member 14th March 2019 - 14th March 2021 3 (2 Years)
If you are interested in nominating yourself or another parent/guardian, please contact the Business Manager,
Ms Josie O’Connor as soon as possible.
E: oconnor.josie.m@edumail.vic.gov.au or Ph: 5625 1002
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KEY CONTACTS
Our leadership team consists of the following members. Please make contact with your child's Learning Group Leader or
Learning Culture Leaders if you have any questions or concerns.
POSITION STAFF MEMBER EMAIL
Principal Deb Gentle gentle.deb.dg@edumail.vic.gov.au
Assistant Principal Year 7 Rebecca Williams williams.rebecca.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Assistant Principal Year 8-9 (Acting) Ashti Mullen mullen.ashti.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Assistant Principal Year 10-12 Rob Monk monk.rob.rm@edumail.vic.gov.au
Business Manager Josie O’Connor oconnor.josie.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 7 Learning Culture Leader Kerrie Wainwright wainwright.kerrie.kw@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 7 Learning Culture Assistant Jessica Dunn dunn.jessica.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 8/9 Learning Culture Leader Diane Croft croft.diane.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 8 Learning Culture Assistant Rachel Davies davies.rachel.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 9 Learning Culture Assistant Corissa Rieschieck rieschieck.corissa.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 10-12 Learning Culture Leader Rose Allen allen.rosemary.f@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 10 Learning Culture Assistant Ben Stein stein.benjamin.d@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 11 Learning Culture Assistant Tim Cosstick cosstick.timothy.w@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 12 Learning Culture Assistant Andrew Walsh walsh.andrew.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Student Wellbeing Leader (Acting) Andrew Walsh walsh.andrew.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Student Wellbeing Assistant Jenni Johnson Johnson.Jenni.J@edumail.vic.gov.au
Student Wellbeing Assistant Anne Wilson wilson.jessie.anne.aw@edumail.vic.gov.au
School Nurse Laura Van Stijn van.stijn.laura.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
Psychologist Jun Lim lim.wen-jun.w@edumail.vic.gov.au
Teaching & Learning Leader Teresa Fanning fanning.teresa.t@edumail.vic.gov.au
Teaching & Learning Leader Heather Daldry daldry.heather.hd@edumail.vic.gov.au
Teaching & Learning Leader Intervention (Acting) Jayde Werner-Duffield werner-duffield.jayde.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
Learning Specialist Rachel Bohni bohni.rachel.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Learning Specialist Jo Brauman brauman.joanne.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
Learning Specialist Scott Hasley hasley.scott.s@edumail.vic.gov.au
Sport Coordinator Bernie Walsh walsh.bernie.p@edumail.vic.gov.au
Librarian-Literacy Leader Jenn Davies davies.jenn.jd@edumail.vic.gov.au
Maths Coordinator Nella Marx marx.sebastiana.n@edumail.vic.gov.au
Rhonda Martino martino.rhonda.t@edumail.vic.gov.au
English Coordinator
Sarah Longden longden.sarah.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Humanities (SOSE) Coordinator Laura Burton burton.laura.k@edumail.vic.gov.au
Science Coordinator Peter Russell russell.peter.p@edumail.vic.gov.au
PE/Health Coordinator David Sharpe sharpe.david.d@edumail.vic.gov.au
Arts Coordinator Brie Brooker brooker.briani.b@edumail.vic.gov.au
LOTE Coordinator Scott Hasley hasley.scott.s@edumail.vic.gov.au
Food Technology Coordinator Therese Gorton gorton.therese.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
Materials / IT Technology Coordinator Ben Stein stein.benjamin.d@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 8 Hands on Learning Coordinator Bernie Walsh walsh.bernie.p@edumail.vic.gov.au
Year 9 Pre Apprenticeship Coordinator Jayden King king.jaydyn.w@edumail.vic.gov.au
VCAL Coordinator Karly Goss goss.karly.l@edumail.vic.gov.au
Careers/Pathways Kerry Wales wales.kerry.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Careers/Pathways / VET Coordinator Jayden King king.jaydyn.w@edumail.vic.gov.au
Careers/Pathways Kylie Downey downey.kylie.a@edumail.vic.gov.au
Integration (D&I) Coordination Emma Todaro todaro.emma.e@edumail.vic.gov.au
Integration (D&I) Assistant Luana Crampton crampton.luana.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
Literacy & Numeracy Intervention Aleasha Innella innella.aleasha.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
Accelerated Pathways Program (APP) Coordinator Jessica Dunn dunn.jessica.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
VASS Coordinator Natalie Fisher fisher.natalie.n@edumail.vic.gov.au
Instrumental Music & Choir Leader Natalia Gunning gunning.natalia.n@edumail.vic.gov.au
Transport (Bus) Coordinator Maureen Hickman hickman.maureen.f@edumail.vic.gov.au
OHS Representative Maureen Hickman hickman.maureen.f@edumail.vic.gov.au
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2019 HOUSE CAPTAINS
AND VICE CAPTAINS
A huge congratulations to our elected student leaders. They are excited about leading their teams in 2019. Please jump on
board with Active April and register for your House and get set for the College Swimming Sports on Tuesday 19 February.
2019
HOUSE LEADERS LAWSON PATERSON DENNIS GORDON
HOUSE CAPTAIN
Tuimateo LASARO Tyson MURRAY Thalia MITCHELL Jack McCONVILLE
HOUSE CAPTAIN
Matt KOURIS Chloe KIRKMAN Molly CAMPBELL Anita CHAPMAN
VICE CAPTAIN
Caitlyn WARRINER Kate RINEHART Ruby KELLY Deegan SWALLOW
VICE CAPTAIN
Charlotte FOENANDER Tyanna BURNS‐UM Felicity WILLIAMSON
U:\‐0 SHARED ADMIN FILES\Student Leadership\2019 ‐ House Captains 2019
VACCINATIONS IN 2019
The Secondary School Vaccine Program offers free The Baw Baw Shire Immunisation Service may contact you
vaccines to Year 7 and 10 students. These vaccines provide about the Secondary School Vaccine Program. Schools are
protection against: authorised to provide basic parent/guardian contact details
to local councils for this purpose. Contact the school by 28
• Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (whooping cough) –
February 2019 if you do not want your contact details given
one dose for Year 7 students
to the Baw Baw Shire Immunisation Service.
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – two doses for Year 7
To learn more about the Secondary School Vaccine
students
Program, the vaccines, the diseases they protect against,
• Meningococcal A,C,W,Y – one dose for Year 10 or how you can prepare your child for vaccination, go to
students www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Parents/guardians of Year 7 and 10 students should look Additionally, the Commonwealth government is funding
out for the vaccine consent card booklet coming home vaccinations for all children under 20 years of age who
from school with your child (Year 7 cards were sent out missed any scheduled vaccines, including a catch up
November 2018 with the orientation day paperwork). You program for Meningococcal ACWY vaccine for adolescents
need to read the information, complete and return the card aged 15-19 years of age who have not already received
regardless of whether your child is being vaccinated at the vaccine in school. If students have missed vaccines,
school. either in childhood or adolescence, and require catch-up
vaccines, they should speak with their Local council or GP.
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From the General Office...
FEES DOES YOUR CHILD NEED TO
A reminder that all fees for 2018 are now overdue. To set
up a payment plan for fees, please contact the Business LEAVE THE SCHOOL EARLY?
Manager, Josie O’Connor to make an appointment. Only A reminder that if your child needs to leave during class
Year 7 and 12 camps can be added to payment plans. time or any other time during the school day they are
Payment plans are available to all parents/guardians at DSC. required to bring a signed note which is to be presented at
Please note elective charges will be added to family their LCC office.
accounts in the next couple of weeks and statements Please note that we require parent permission for students
will be posted home shortly after. This year’s Curriculum to be collected by someone other than their parents/
Charges are due by the end of Term 1 2019 if no payment guardians, as listed on our records. Persons listed as
plan is in place. emergency contacts also require permission from parents/
guardians to collect students.
2019 CAMPS, SPORTS & Please call ahead if you have an unscheduled appointment
in plenty of time, this enables staff to locate the child and
EXCURSIONS FUND (CSEF)
make sure they are ready when you come to collect them.
If you hold a valid means-tested concession card or are a
temporary foster parent, you may be eligible for CSEF. A
special consideration category also exists for asylum seeker
and refugee families. The allowance is paid to the school
to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or
sporting activities for the benefit of your child. CSEF cannot
be used for curriculum or elective charges. Application
forms can be completed at the office now.
IF YOU PURCHASED A COPY OF THE DSC
2018 PROTEUS VIA TRYBOOKING LAST YEAR,
YOU CAN NOW COLLECT YOUR COPY FROM
THE GENERAL OFFICE.
IF YOU OPTED TO HAVE YOUR 2018 PROTEUS POSTED,
YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR COPY VIA MAIL SHORTLY.
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2018SCHOLARSHIP
PRESENTATION NIGHT
AWARD WINNERS
SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE STUDENT NAME YEAR
Aust Ed Union DSC Branch Award Kieran Williams 7
Aust Ed Union DSC Branch Award Sharni Boote 7
Buxwear Award Frank Pastrana 7
Drouin Cricket Club Award Brock Walsh 7
Drouin RSL Award Lachlan Hogben 7
DUNLOP Award Blake Gouge 7
Hivins Services ARCC Award Madison Peck 7
Maths Excellence Award Tyler Paltridge 7
William J. Bloye Award Amber Burke 7
Year 7 Canteen Encouragement Award Lachlan Braybon 7
Year 7 Canteen Encouragement Award Lily Bentley 7
Year 7 English Excellence Award Ainsley Phillips 7
Year 7 English Outstanding Effort Award Francis Pastrana 7
Year 7 English Outstanding Effort Award Emma Smith 7
Year 7 Intervention Support Program Award Rory Byrne 7
Year 7 Intervention Support Program Award Breeana Andrews 7
Year 7 SRC Award Ayden Narayan 7
Drouin Cricket Club Award Tamsyn Pearson 8
Drouin Lions Club Award Mackenzie Fort 8
Drouin RSL Award Kalen Wittmer Li 8
Hivins Services ARCC Award Laura-Joan Roberts 8
LOTE Excellence Award Tamsyn Pearson 8
Maths Excellence Award Jamie Kawecki 8
Phoenix Screenprinting Award Phoebe Allgood 8
Year 8 Canteen Encouragement Award Isabelle Fankhauser 8
Year 8 Canteen Encouragement Award Jamie Kawecki 8
Year 8 English Excellence Award Hayden King 8
Year 8 English Outstanding Effort Award Kyle Kruizinga 8
Year 8 Intervention Support Program Award Isabel O'Callaghan 8
Year 8 Intervention Support Program Award Taniesha Pratt 8
Year 8 SRC Award Grace Thorpe 8
B & T Plumbing Scholarship Trent Taylor 9
B & T Plumbing Scholarship Dean Swinburne 9
Baw Baw Shire Indigenous Scholarship Holly Stephens 9
Buxwear Award Zarkara Smith 9
Creative Arts Award Sine Salt 9
Dick Senini Scholarship Freya Peck 9
Drouin Lions Club Award Daniel Chaplin 9
Drouin RSL Award Isabelle Harvey 9
DUNLOP Award Xavier Roberts 9
Hivins Services ARCC Award Camryn Olsen 9
LOTE Excellence Award Shyan Mitchell 9
Maths Excellence Award Olivia Fowler 9
William J. Bloye Award Shae Hobgen 9
Year 9 Canteen Encouragement Award Taylah Cunningham 9
Year 9 Canteen Encouragement Award Lachlan Jagoe 9
Year 9 English Excellence Award Isabelle Harvey 9
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SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE STUDENT NAME YEAR
Year 9 English Excellence Award Jordan Deszcz 9
Year 9 English Outstanding Effort Award Olivia Fowler 9
Year 9 Intervention Support Program Award Rachel Prout 9
Year 9 SRC Award Kiara Collis 9
B & T Plumbing Scholarship Xavier Roberts 9
ADF Long Tan Leadership Ruby Kelly 10
Kwong Lee Dow Scholars Thalia Mitchell 10
VET Hospitality Award Halle Braybon 10
Campion Education Encouragement Award Chelsea Steel 10
Creative Arts Award Chelsea Steel 10
Drouin Apex Award Zoe Young 10
Drouin Lions Club Award Maggie Millis 10
DUNLOP Award Daniel Carvosso 10
Hivins Services ARCC Award Gemma Burke 10
Materials Technology Excellence Award Jack McConville 10
Maths Excellence Award Alex MacDonald 10
Phillip & Terry Dent Achievement Award Thalia Mitchell 10
Phillip & Terry Dent Achievement Award Alex McDonald 10
Warragul Quilters Award Leaya Tampaline 10
Year 10 Canteen Encouragement Award Chloe Kirkman 10
Year 10 Canteen Encouragement Award Sophie McCabe 10
Year 10 English Excellence Award Thalia Mitchell 10
Year 10 English Outstanding Effort Award Freya Peck 10
Year 10 SRC Award Matt Kouris 10
Bob Rogers Encouragement Award Braden Lewis 11
Bob Rogers Encouragement Award Anita Chapman 11
Canteen Encouragement Award Krystal Murray 11
CFMEU VCE Support Scholarship Tyanna Burns-Um 11
Drouin & District Business Group Award Maddy Ferguson 11
Drouin Apex Award Amber Shanks 11
Drouin Lions Club Award Kayla Woodlock 11
Drouin RSL Award Jessica Taylor 11
Federation Training Award Ash Hutchinson 11
Federation Training Award Wil Trewin 11
Federation Training Award Maddi Shaw 11
Hivins Services ARCC Award Kasey Major 11
Lyn Craig Memorial Award Zoe Young 11
Maths Excellence Award Cade Deszcz 11
Shane Vandeligt Memorial Scholarship Maddison Nash 11
Smith McCarthy Wilson Accounting Scholarship Ali Lieshout 11
SRC Leadership Award Ryan Simioni 11
SSV Academic & Sporting Achievement Award Maddi Shaw 11
VCAL Excellence Award Katy Pincott 11
Warragul Bus Lines Award Stacey Smith 11
William Rae Award Jade Baker 11
Year 11 Canteen Encouragement Award Alisha Major 11
Year 11 Canteen Encouragement Award Scott Hicks 11
Year 11 English Excellence Award Natasha Cameron 11
Year 11 SRC Award Corey Taylor 11
Bob Rogers Encouragement Award Lachlan Pearson 11
DSC Senior Art Acquisition Award Chelsea Morgan 12
Year 12 Baw Baw Shire Scholarship Harrison Phillips 12
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2018 PRESENTATION NIGHT CONTINUED
TOP ACADEMIC STUDENTS FOR EACH YEAR LEVEL
YEAR 7 YEAR 9 YEAR 11
Chloe ACHILLES Caitlin BILJNA Natasha CAMERON
Lanaea BONE Kaitlyn CHEETHAM Cade DESZCZ
Sharni BOOTE Kiara COLLIS Will FREEMANTLE
Taylah CLARK Tahlia COUSIN Toby KAWECKI
Gabrielle DAWSON Jacob DAVIES Ali LIESHOUT
Eryn DEPPELER Jordan DESZCZ Kasey MAJOR
Jessica HICKFORD Olivia FOWLER Alisha MAJOR
Lachlan HOGBEN Isabelle HARVEY Will MICHIE
Allanah JAGOE Shae HOGBEN Katy PINCOTT
Alexandra KENNEDY Xavier LAFRANTZ Joel POPE
Tasharni MURRAY Shania LEWIS Hannah RIESCHIECK
Ayden NARAYAN Ashlea MURDICA Stacey SMITH
Tyler PALTRIDGE Camryn OLSEN
Francis PASTRANA Chloe SMART
Madison PECK Zarkara SMITH
Willow PETROV Leaya TAMPALINE
Ainsley PHILLIPS Zoe WRIGHT
Charlotte SMITHETT
Caitlin THOMSON
Sophie TURNER
WHALEBONE-
Bridie-Rose
ATTEWELL
YEAR 8 YEAR 10 YEAR 12
Phoebe ALLGOOD Taliah BROOKER Lochlin CLARKE
Chloe BALCOMBE Danielle CASE Rachel COOK
Isabelle FANKHAUSER HENDERSON- Daisy DRAKE
Lilly
Jazmine FITZGERALD CARBERY Bridie FARRAR
Aaron HALLAM Chloe KIRKMAN Georgia HENDERSON
Ella JOHNSTONE Matthew KOURIS Rachel KING
Jamie KAWECKI Alexander MACDONALD Taylah MARSH-IRWIN
Hayden KING Sophie MCCABE Harrison PHILLIPS
Kira KING Maggie MILLIS Lucy TOMKINS
Kalen WITTMER LI Thalia MITCHELL
Lola MALES Freya PECK
Tahlia MARRIOTT Sarah ROBINS
Shyan MITCHELL Lauren SMITHERS
Tamsyn PEARSON Chelsea STEEL
Chantelle PREIS Emily WARREN
Grace THORPE Caitlyn WARRINER
Taj VASS Lauren WEBB
Grace WADDELL
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSPRODUCTION 2019
Rehearsals for the DSC 2019 Where?
Production have started! The Audo
A full rehearsal schedule stating who is required at which When?
rehearsals will be published on 25th February.
• Mondays after school (as of Monday 11th Feb),
3:45pm-5:30pm: only students required as per
rehearsal schedule.
• Mondays lunchtime, 25th Feb onwards: only students
required as per rehearsal schedule.
• Full day intensives: Monday 18th & Thursday 21st
February (no Monday after school rehearsal on the
18th)
Monday rehearsals are ongoing throughout the semester.
NOTE: All our rehearsals are closed to non-cast and
non-crew. This means, no friends and no parents
watching our rehearsal process. This is so our
audience has an enjoyable theatre experience when
they come and see the show.
We look forward to seeing you there!
ICT BOOTCAMP REMEMBER
THE HIGH FIVE
As you know, all students who connect to the
DSC network need to meet certain requirements.
One of these is completing the appropriate ICT
Bootcamp course each year.
The ICT Bootcamp Course is on Moodle.
Commit to your learning and make a great
ICT Bootcamp must be completed by 28th start to the year by following the High Five.
February 2019.
Successful completion of the relevant Bootcamp
course ensures your computer stays unlocked.
Failure to successfully complete the relevant
Bootcamp course will mean your computer will
be locked down.
If you have any questions, concerns or queries,
please do not hesitate to contact me:
fanning.teresa.t@edumail.vic.gov.au
Teresa Fanning, Curriculum Leader
- ICT & Pedagogy
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSWELCOME TO YEAR 7 2019
The Year 7 team has had a great start to the year with 227 students surviving their first week of many more to come at
Secondary College. The teaching staff are enjoying their classes already and we are getting to know each other slowly.
There is a lot to learn at this new stage - Sentral, Moodle, CATs, LGs and LCCs. Ask your child if they know what these
terms mean!
Our Year 7 Learning Culture Centre team this year are:
Kerrie Wainwright Rebecca Williams Jessica Dunn - 7A Gita Walker - 7B
Year 7 Level Leader Assistant Principal Assistant Level Leader
Deborah Coffey - 7C Megan Boland - 7D Sarah Longden - 7E Carmen Daldry - 7F
Dave Axford - 7G Scott Hasley - 7H Erin Warner - 7I Louise Jones - 7J
The Learning Group Leaders, Rebecca Williams (Assistant Principal), Sharon Pocock (Year 7 Administration Assistant)
and I look forward to working with you all in 2019.
Kerrie Wainwright
Year 7 Level Leader
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSYEAR 8 & 9 LEARNING CULTURE TEAM 2019
For families with students in years 8 & 9
Welcome to 2019. Year 8 and 9 students and families have the support of their Learning Group Leader as the first port of
call for day to day and on-going issues. It is important to communicate all needs and concerns.
There are many staff you or your child may interact with this year.
Our team of staff in the 8 & 9 Learning Culture Centre office include:
• Mrs Maureen Hickman: 8-9 LCC Administration (the person most likely to answer the LCC phone)
• 8 & 9 Learning Culture Leader: Mrs Diane Croft (overseeing both year levels)
• Year 8 Assistant Leader: Ms Rachel Davies
• Year 9 Assistant Leader: Ms Corissa Rieschieck
99 8A Learning Group Leader - Dr Jessica Cox 99 9A Learning Group Leader - Mrs Natalia Gunning
99 8B Learning Group Leader - Mr Andrew Bohni 99 9B Learning Group Leader - Ms Corissa Rieschieck
99 8C Learning Group Leader - Mr Kevin Thorpe 99 9C Learning Group Leader - Ms Angela Dong
99 8D Learning Group Leader - Mr Rick Emery 99 9D Learning Group Leader - Mr James Firth
99 8E Learning Group Leader - Ms Ainslee Gallagher 99 9E Learning Group Leader - Mrs Simone Hoogeveen
99 8F Learning Group Leader - Ms Sinead McCullough 99 9F Learning Group Leader - Ms Myrid Bartlett
99 8G Learning Group Leader - Ms Rachel Davies 99 9G Learning Group Leader - Miss Madeline Stanton
99 9H Learning Group Leader - Mrs Diane Croft
Beyond the office our wider team with whom you may have contact include:
• Assistant Principal (Acting) - Ms Ashti Mullen
• The Careers staff - Mrs Kerry Wales, Mr Jayden King and Mrs Kylie Downey
• The Wellbeing staff - led by Mr Andrew Walsh
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need advice or information.
Mrs Diane Croft Ms Rachel Davies Ms Corissa Rieschieck Maureen Hickman
Year 8/9 LCC Year 8 LCC Year 9 LCC Year 8/9 LCC
Leader Assistant Leader Assistant Leader Administration
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2019 Senior School Team
Photos with names
Rose Allen - Senior School Leader
Andrew Walsh - Year 12 Level Assistant
Tim Cosstick - Year 11 Level Assistant
Ben Stein -Year 10 Level Assistant
Melissa Tyrrell - Senior LCC Adminstration
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We would also like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the 2019 Senior School Team:
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Rosemary Allen Rob Monk
Senior Level Leader Assistant Principal
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSDrouin Secondary College
VCE INFORMATION EVENING
Tuesday 26th* February 2019 at 7pm – 8pm
*Please note the change in date
Where: Moondah Learning Centre
Who: Interested parents and Year 10, 11 and 12 VCE students
Program:
Meet the key 2019 VCE staff.
What is VCE? The nuts and bolts of how it works.
What do I have to do to meet the requirements to complete my VCE?
How is the VCE assessed? What is the difference between SACs, SATs and Exams?
What is the ATAR and how does it work?
What is the GAT and why it is important?
Expectations of DSC Senior School students.
What is the difference between Homework and Study?
Tips on how parents can support their child through VCE
What is Special Provisions and am I eligible?
What our Careers team can do to support you in VCE.
What our Wellbeing team can do to support you in VCE.
Key 2019 dates.
Opportunity to ask a panel of staff questions on anything VCE/DSC related.
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS
Please remember to inform the front office if any of your contact details change eg address, phone number, email,
emergency contacts etc. It is very important that the College is able to contact families in case of an emergency and also
for teachers to communicate with you about your child’s learning and wellbeing. Update your details via the Sentral Parent
Portal, call the front office or email drouin.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au.
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSAccelerated Pathways Program 2020
Open to Prospective Year 7 Students in 2020
Drouin Secondary College APP (Accelerated Pathway Key Dates
Program) offers students in Year 7 challenging work that
is more closely aligned with their abilities. The program Accelerated Pathways Program (APP)
emphasises higher-level thinking skills, problem solving and Information Night:
academic achievement. Tuesday 19th March 7.00pm
APP Applications open:
Students suited to the program Tuesday 19th March
Students best suited to the program are those who are highly Year 7 2020 Information Day for
motivated, independent learners, flexible in their thinking, Grade 6 students:
self-motivated, well-organised, and have well-developed Thursday 2nd May 9.20am—3.00pm
literacy and numeracy skills and broad general knowledge. Parent Information Evening:
The APP Program is designed to benefit those students Thursday 2nd May 7pm for parents and
who have shown academic aptitude in one or more Grade 5 & 6 students
specific areas of the curriculum and have high educational APP Applications close:
aspirations. Students in the APP Program are not necessarily Friday 17th May
good at everything, but show an ability beyond most of their
peers. Student testing:
Saturday 25th May
The APP difference Interviews:
Week commencing Monday 3rd June
As with all students in Year 7, students in the APP program
learn together in their Learning Group for most of their Final placement of students:
subjects. They are generally taught in a similar way and Notification by week of 17th June
follow the same curriculum as the other students at their Orientation Days for all Grade 6 students:
year level, including the full range of arts, technology and Tuesday 10th & 13th December
sports subjects. However, for some subjects, alternate texts
are provided to allow for greater analysis or complexity,
and the work is generally more challenging and advanced
and encourages higher-level thinking skills. Students in
YEAR 7 2020
the program also benefit from working in a group of like- INFORMATION DAY &
minded peers and have access to additional extension and EVENINGS
challenge programs. ACCELERATED PATHWAYS PROGRAM
(APP) INFORMATION EVENING
As with all our classes, students are taught with a wide Tuesday 19th March at 7pm
variety of strategies to allow for the most appropriate to Grade 6 students with academic aptitude and a passion for
learning are invited to apply!
promote their intellectual growth. From research and our
experience, students in extension programs are generally INFORMATION DAY FOR
ALL GRADE 6 STUDENTS
more receptive to particular types of teaching strategies and
Thursday 2nd May 9.20am to 3.00pm
classroom activities.
EVENING FOR PARENTS AND
GRADE 5 & 6 STUDENTS
Selection process Thursday 2nd May 7.00pm
Tour the College in small groups to see classrooms &
All prospective Year 7 students for 2020 are welcome to facilities & presentations about our learning programs.
apply for the APP program. Selection is via application, test, Speak with teachers, students & other parents.
NAPLAN, reports and an interview. Contact: Dr Jessica Du n n —
dunn.jessica.m@edumail.vic.gov.au or 5625 1002
or visit our website: www.drouinsc.vic.edu.au
How to apply
Proud to be your Community College
For more information about applying please attend the
valuing Achievement, Respect,
information session on Tuesday 19th March or contact Dr Commitment & Community
Jessica Dunn on (03) 5625 1002.
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSWhat's cooking...
in the Food Studies kitchens?
Welcome to another school year from the DSC Food team!
You may have noticed we’ve changed our name to Food Studies
which is also the name of our VCE food subject. We feel the name
better covers what we are all about – the study of Food.
Consequently, we are looking forward to sending home some great
foods with the students this year, but this becomes difficult if they don’t
have a container. Please make sure all Food Studies students have
a clean, named container with lid for all practical classes to help us
protect our precious environment by using less throw-away products.
ARCC awards are on offer for everyone who remembers, as we feel it
is really important.
As always, we are happy to support students with allergies and
intolerances. Please discuss these with us so we always have
alternatives available.
We are looking forward to an even bigger and better year in the
kitchens this year, so watch this space…
Safer Internet Day These skills take time to develop but they can help us in all
areas of life - online and off.
Tuesday 5 February 2019 was Safer Internet Day and our
We like to call them the 4Rs…
school Drouin Secondary College was on board!
Safer Internet Day at DSC aimed to raise awareness about
Respect - I treat myself and others the way I like to be
treated
the positive role of digital technology and explored ways we
can all contribute to creating a better, safer internet. Responsibility - I am accountable for my actions and I
take a stand when I feel something is wrong
Coordinated by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner in
Australia and celebrated in over 130 countries, this year’s Reasoning - I question what is real
Safer Internet Day theme was ‘Together for a better internet’.
Resilience - I get back up from tough situations
We encourage all parents to get involved and support our
young people in developing the critical skills required to Let’s all learn the 4Rs of online
successfully navigate the online world.
safety this Safer Internet Day
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSLibrary
Encouraging Reading @ Home
Reading is an important aspect of success in school subjects, • Read the set novel that your child is reading for
as well as providing a much bigger window for alternative English and initiate discussion regarding various
behaviours, ways of thinking and for developing empathy. aspects of the book.
All Drouin Secondary College students from Years 7-12 are
expected to read regularly at home. This will include set (SOURCES: English & Library pedagogy, PETAA - http://
novels for English, textbooks for a variety of subjects and www.petaa.edu.au/imis_prod/w/Teaching_Resources/
free choice books. Parents_guide.aspx/)
Below are several strategies for encouraging reading at
home:
• Find a reading time that works for your
family. Avoid distractions eg phone,
laptop. Limit the time and set the timer
to 10 minutes if reading in the past has
been difficult. It is better to have an
enjoyable and focussed 10 minutes than
a distracted 30 minutes.
• Encourage conversation: What was
your favourite part? Tell me about the
characters. What do you think will
happen next? What did you think about
that setting? What do like/ dislike about
this book?
• Read the DSCN together. There are
always many articles about students are
currently doing and also examples of
what they can look forward to in later
years. This provides a springboard for
conversation about what is happening
at school.
• Talk is a key to literacy learning.
Knowing someone cares enough
to give them attention for studying,
reading and completing homework
makes a significant positive impact
on how children see themselves as
learners and readers. When parents
express interest in their children’s
learning, children respond positively.
• Model what it means to be an
enthusiastic reader. Create a home
of readers where everyone reads – It
is just what we do in this house! Talk
about what you have read. Read
aloud what makes you laugh and
share it with your child.
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSCareers News...
Careers & Pathways Staff 2018 Year 12 students
2019 has seen a change of staff in the Careers & Pathways The last month has seen many of our 2018 VCE students
team. Jaydyn King and Kerry Wales continue as Advisors receive offers for a wide range of university and TAFE
but we are very pleased to welcome Kylie Downey to our courses while others have gained fulltime employment. We
team. Kylie is an accredited Careers Practitioner and brings wish our 2018 alumni all the best and encourage them to
a wealth of knowledge and experience to the College. contact the College with news of their future successes.
DSC Careers Website Year 10 students
Students in every year level will be making greater use of These students should be thinking seriously about organising
the DSC Careers Website in 2019. There is a wealth of a Work Experience placement for the last week of Term
information on the site for students and parents/guardians. 2: June 24- 28. Students can collect Work Experience
Students are able to use templates to write resumes and Arrangement forms from the Careers Office. Approximately
cover letters as well as seek information about options such 170 students will be seeking placements so there is hot
as VCE, VET and VCAL, pathways to TAFE and university competition for places.
courses, interview tips and much more. Go to https://www.
drouinsccareers.com/
Experiencing Science at Melbourne Uni
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gained a wonderful view on different aspects of science.
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turn an opposing impression of science around. I strongly
encourage any Year 9 and 10 students who have a passion
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSFrom the School Nurse...
Do you need to If your child requires medication at school, please hand the
medication in to the LCC with a signed note from a parent/
update your student’s guardian. Medication needs to be in its original packaging,
medical information? including any prescription label, clearly marked with the
Thank you to those parents who student’s name, the dosage and time to be taken.
have informed the school of Summer UV levels remain high during Term 1 and we actively
changes to their child’s medical promote sun smart education at the College. Please remind
condition, health plans and students to apply sunscreen before and during school, purchase
medication requirements. It is very an inexpensive school hat for them to wear and encourage “Slip
important that this information on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, Slap on a hat, Seek shade and
is kept up-to-date in case your Slide on the sun glasses” to prevent UV damage.
student requires medical treatment while they are at school.
Thank you in advance for your assistance. Have a great start
If your child’s medical condition has changed and you have to Term 1!
not yet updated your child’s records, please contact your
child’s Learning Culture Centre (LCC). Laura Van Stijn
School Nurse
NEW FACES FOR DOCTORS IN SCHOOLS
The Doctors in Schools program will
recommence this week. This will be Dr Halimah Perez-Torres
a valuable service for our college Dr Halimah practices at Central Clinic in
community supporting the health and Warragul and Drouin. She is experienced in
wellbeing of our students. the areas of women’s health and adolescents
and has a keen interest in nutrition and
We have been extremely lucky to secure
healthy eating. With two teenagers of her
the services of Central Clinic Warragul own as well as a younger child, Dr Halimah
to support our students. Dr Halimah was drawn to the Doctors in School Program
Perez-Torres and Nurse Laraine Harrison and feels it will be an interesting field to work in. She really likes
will attend the College on Tuesdays listening to people and says everyone has an interesting story to tell.
between 10am and 2pm. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, singing and
plays multiple musical instruments. She also speaks Spanish.
Students will make appointments through
an online booking system available via
Sentral. There will also be one hour
during lunchtime where students can Nurse Laraine Harrison
‘drop in’ without an appointment.
My name is Laraine Harrison. I have been
The fact sheet attached to this newsletter a registered nurse for a number of years,
answers commonly asked questions working at Central Clinic for approximately
about access to this program. We 18 months.
at DSC are very excited about the
We moved to Drouin about 2 years ago as
opportunity for students who might one of our sons and his family live in the
normally have trouble accessing a GP to area. We have two other adult children,
see one here at no cost, and without the a daughter in Cairns and another son in
need to travel. WA. Prior to this move we worked and travelled
around Australia for just over 4 years. This was an amazing
All families will have been sent an email
experience, meeting and working with many different people along
regarding patient confidentiality. If
the way. We really are lucky, Australia has so much to offer.
you have further questions that are not
answered by the fact sheet attached to I am now fortunate to be given this opportunity to work at the Drouin
this newsletter or the email, please contact Secondary College. To work with you, to acknowledge and address
Assistant Principal Rebecca Williams. any specific health issues. We look forward to meeting you, please
feel free to come in for a chat when we are around.
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSINFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND CARERS:
DOCTORS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
CONSENT AND CONFIDENTIALITY
HELPING VICTORIA’S YOUNG PEOPLE ACCESS HEALTH HOW DOES THE GP ASSESS WHETHER A YOUNG PERSON
CARE IS A MATURE MINOR?
The Victorian Government is making sure young people When the GP decides whether to give the young person
are receiving the health support, advice and treatment medical treatment, they will consider:
they need to reach their full potential.
• Age
• Maturity in other areas of their life
The $43.8 million Doctors in Secondary Schools initiative is
• Independence – whether they live at home with a
delivering on the Government’s election commitment to
parent or carer, or support themselves
fund general practitioners (GPs) to attend 100 Victorian
• The seriousness of the treatment
schools to provide medical advice and health care to those
• The young person’s understanding of why the
students most in need. This initiative will also provide for
treatment is needed, what it involves, treatment
modern, fit-for-purpose rooms where required.
options, things that might go wrong (like side effects
from drugs, or other complications), and
This brochure provides answers to commonly asked
consequences of non-treatment.
questions about access to this program.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS NOT A MATURE MINOR?
WHAT IS THE CURRENT LAW ON CONSENT?
In the case of the Doctors in Secondary School program,
Victorian law is clear on consent for medical treatment by
any young person who wants to make an appointment
a GP:
with the GP can do so. The GP will decide if the young
• Young people who are mature minors can consent to person is a mature minor with respect to the issue for
their own medical treatment. which they are seeking medical treatment. The assessment
• Young people who are not mature minors cannot give as to whether a young person is a mature minor may vary
consent to their own medical treatment. for different issues. For example, a GP may decide a young
person is mature enough to be able to consent to
As is the case in community GP practice, the GP
treatment for a health condition such as asthma, but may
participating in the Doctors in Secondary Schools program,
not be mature enough to discuss the risks and benefits of
will assess if a young person is a mature minor with respect
anti-depressant medication.
to the issue for which they are seeking medical treatment.
If a GP determines that your child is not a mature minor,
they will obtain your consent before medical treatment is
WHAT IS A MATURE MINOR?
provided.
Mature minors are young people under the age of 18 years
who are deemed capable of seeking and obtaining health
CAN I COME TO THE APPOINTMENT WITH MY CHILD?
care for their particular issue. To give informed consent, a
Yes, parent or carer involvement is encouraged and the
young person must be able to understand what treatment
program recognises that as parents or carers you are an
involves, what it is for, why it is needed and why it applies
important source of information and support for your child
to them as an individual. The young person must also
in managing the issue for which they are seeing the GP.
appreciate the risks associated with the treatment and be
aware of the other options available, as well as the
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT MY CHILD TO SEE A GP?
consequences of not pursuing treatment.
You are encouraged to discuss this with your child and with
the school. Generally, all secondary school aged students
will be considered mature enough to make a decision to
see the GP and the GP will then decide whether the
student is a mature minor for the purposes of seeking
medical treatment for the presenting issue. This principle
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DOCTORS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
applies just the same if your child was seeing the doctor in unless it is with your child’s consent, or there are some
a local community general practice. other legal reasons for the disclosure of this information.
WILL THE GP INVOLVE ME? WHEN CAN MY CHILD GET THEIR OWN MEDICARE
There will be many circumstances where it is desirable or CARD?
necessary for you to be involved. Young people can apply for their own Medicare card when
If your child is not a mature minor, the GP will involve a they turn 15 years of age. They need to complete an
parent or carer or another responsible adult. application form and provide identification, such as a
student card or birth certificate, as well as details about
If your child is assessed as a mature minor by the GP, the the card they are transferring from.
GP may see your child alone for the treatment of their
issue, however the GP will often encourage your child to WHERE WILL MY CHILD’S MEDICAL RECORD BE KEPT?
involve you in their care. This approach helps build The medical records will remain the property of the
confidence and responsibility in young people as they grow participating GP’s base clinic.
into young adults, while balancing the need to respect your
child’s emerging right to confidential health care with your CAN THE GP REFER MY CHILD TO OTHER HEALTH
reasonable expectation about being involved in your SERVICES IF THEY NEED IT?
child’s health care. Yes. It is anticipated that referrals will be an important
part of this program. The school program lead and nurse
UNDER WHAT OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES WILL I FIND OUT will work with the GP and your child to help support them
ABOUT MY CHILD’S GP VISIT? if any referrals are required. In certain cases, you may
If the GP has determined that your child is considered a also be consulted and involved in these referrals.
mature minor for the medical treatment being sought,
their health information must be kept confidential and WHAT IF MY CHILD ALREADY HAS A GP?
cannot be disclosed unless it is with your child’s consent If your child has an existing GP but would prefer to see the
or the disclosure of the information is otherwise GP at their school, your child’s medical records can be
permitted or required by law. transferred. This reflects what is currently undertaken in
the broader community. This is important and encouraged,
The following are examples of when disclosure of health so that continuity of care is promoted across all the health
information is permitted or required by law: providers a young person sees.
If your child is a mature minor, they can consent to the
• Your child consents to the disclosure.
transfer of their medical records.
• The disclosure is necessary to prevent a serious threat
If your child is not a mature minor, you can consent to the
to public health, safety or welfare – e.g. the young
transfer of your child’s medical records.
person has a disease which must be notified to the
Department of Health and Human Services.
WHAT SERVICES WILL THE GP BE PROVIDING?
• The disclosure is necessary to lessen or prevent a
The GPs participating in the Doctors in Secondary Schools
serious and imminent threat to any person’s health,
program will provide young people with the same services
safety or welfare.
as those GPs in the community, including management of
Examples: physical health, mental health, and sexual and
reproductive health issues.
• The young person is at imminent risk of harming
themselves. For more information please visit:
• The young person is at imminent risk of harming http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/programs/health
others. /pages/doctors-secondary-schools.aspx
In accordance with these privacy obligations, school staff or email Doctors in Secondary Schools at:
will not disclose when your child has accessed the GP doctors.in.schools@edumail.vic.gov.au with any
questions.
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