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drouin secondary college news
SECONDARY
COLLEGE
EDITION: 95
DATE: FRIDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2021 PAGE 13
VCE Music
October is Mental Health Month! PAGE 14
We value: Achievement, Respect, Commitment, Community
Principal
Team Report Elizabeth Godwin Diane Croft Rob Monk Michael Wilson Susan Gilmore
Welcome back to Term 4 for all members of the school These will be student free days so all staff can actively
community. As we return to onsite learning this term, we can participate in this training. This program will continue in 2022
reflect on the accomplishments of a term in which most students with more intensive focus on this work which will expand staff
have studied remotely. Throughout the term staff, students and professional knowledge, competence, skill and effectiveness.
their families have maintained a focus on their studies and
endeavoured to complete their work whilst remote. This success LOOKING AHEAD TO 2022
is due to the dedication of all community members to the
The course selection process for students in 2022 is nearing
continuation of learning for the students across the college.
completion. We thank all families for their support of this
As we continue to navigate the regulations of COVID 19 we will process. Students will be notified later this term of the subjects
be ensuring that we implement covid safe practices, including: they will be studying next year.
• Ventilation - the college will continue to encourage As we continue to work toward the rest of Term 4 I encourage
ventilation in classrooms by opening doors, windows or all students to approach work diligently and utilise the support
moving outdoor where possible of staff as we complete the 2021 school year.
• COVID safe steps - prioritising key practices including
physical distancing, hygiene, testing when required, and VALE TERRY MARKS
the wearing of face masks. We were saddened by the recent passing of our friend and
colleague Terry Marks. Terry has for many years supported
• Cleaning - the maintenance of ongoing cleaning of high
the indigenous students and community as well as the whole
touch surfaces, provision of hand sanitiser across the school.
Drouin Secondary community in her role as KESO. During this
Looking ahead in Term 4, the focus for all will be to reengage time, she has worked tirelessly to ensure that students have
in the learning and ensure that the community reengages to access to core programs to enable these students to reach
onsite learning positively. In our first week, our VCE students at their potential. Terry’s dedication was evident as she worked
Year 12 and those studying a Year 12 subject completed the alongside all staff to enrich the opportunities for students. Her
General Achievement Test (GAT). Congratulations to all students contribution went beyond the Drouin community as she also
on their conscientious approach to this external assessment. assisted me in the development of key programs at Officer
All Year 12 students have now completed their onsite classes Secondary College and the community art program where she
as they continue to prepare for the external exam process. We shared her knowledge and experiences to broaden students
wish all students the very best for this exam period. understanding of indigenous culture. Her infectious sense
Our Year 12 teachers have also been working diligently to of humour, laugh and absolute commitment to her role will
understand and implement the Consideration of Educational always be remembered. Terry was positive, fun, would talk to
Disadvantage process which aims to replicate the results students everyone she saw when she dropped in - saw us as her school
would have achieved had we not been impacted by COVID19. 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.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS FOR
STAFF
STAFF UPDATES
The college has committed to completing targeted professional
Welcome to the staff who have joined us in Term 4, Ms
development which builds staff capacity and equips all staff
Whitney Churchill, Mrs Anda Parker, and Ms Emmy Sin,
with a range of strategies that enable their students to learn
Congratulations to our IT Trainee Tristian Wilden on completing
and reach their potential. In Term 4 staff will commence over
his traineeship with us and securing a position in the energy
two days the Berry Street Training Program which provides
industry. Mrs Allen, Mrs Moss, Ms Davies and Mrs Gunning are
strategies for teaching and learning that enables teachers to
on leave and we wish them well with their adventures.
increase engagement of students. The two days this year are:
• Wednesday 3rd November Elizabeth Godwin
Principal
• Tuesday 14th December
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INFORMATION FOR 2022
In the coming weeks, we will email families about DSC Course 2022 BOOKLIST ORDERS ONLINE
Selection, Booklists and other important information for 2022.
Like last year, booklist orders are to be placed directly with
Campion Education online. Paper copies of the booklists will be
COURSE SELECTION available at the General Office.
Starting with the Year 12s for 2022 and working down the Early English Booklist orders for the novels required for English
Year levels, students will receive a link via email to view their Level 400/500, VET and VCE Units 1-4 in 2022, are due by
allocated classes for 2022. Friday 5th November for delivery in the week ending 19th
November.
UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
An 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.
Ash's Music Talents Recognised
The Drouin Secondary College and mentoring/shadowing opportunities with artistic and
community has long been aware of the production staff.
musical talents of College Captain and
Ash also received high praise for her solo performances
VCE Music student, Ash Murdica. Now
in this year’s RockFest competition. With RockFest going
that talent has been recognised by the
virtual again this year due to COVID, Ash recorded two
broader music industry.
tracks on the electric guitar. The judges were certainly
Ash is the recipient of the 2022 impressed with Ash’s talent with
Newsboys Foundation Regional Music Award. The Award feedback such as “You absolutely
is a music specialist prize for applicants who live, and nailed this...my jaw is on the floor”
attend a Victorian Government school, in rural or regional for her rendition of Yesterday by
Victoria. This prize is designed to enable talented students The Beatles and “This is a fantastic
to benefit from musical tuition and other opportunities that performance, the skill required
otherwise may not be open to them. to play this is right up there” for
Pantera’s Cowboys From Hell.
There was a substantial amount of preparation to apply
with Ash submitting a recording of herself playing piano Congratulations to Ash on these
and writing about her achievements in her submission. wonderful accolades. We are
The prize includes a fully subsidized week of travel and sure these will not be the last
accommodation in Melbourne, lessons with a top music of this talented young artist’s
teacher, concert tickets for the Melbourne Recital Centre achievements.
THANK
A big thank you to P. Hornby &
Son Sawmillers for donating the
timber to build vegetable boxes for
YOU!
the Lifeskills garden. The College
appreciates the support of our local
community in helping us to deliver
these programs to our students.
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YearForces7&Science
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!
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Careers...
VTAC REMINDERS VTAC Payments
To be considered for 14th January offers for Round 1 and
Register for the Results and ATAR Service subsequent rounds, payments must be made by 20th December
Any students studying Unit 3 & 4 subjects can access their VCE (4pm). Only paid applications will be forwarded to institutions
results once they have registered with VTAC, you will need your to be considered for an offer.
VCAA student number to register. Here is the link to register
https://resultsandatar.vic.edu.au/results/applicants.htm TRAINEESHIPS AND APPRENTICESHIPS
The closing date for changes of address and payment to INFORMATION SESSION
receive a ATAR statement by mail (Victorian current Year 12s
Last week the Baw Baw Latrobe LLEN held an online
only) is Monday 6th December (5pm).
Apprenticeship/Traineeship evening. It contained a lot of
VCE Results and ATAR are released online on 16th useful information for students and parents across a number of
December (7am). different industries. Staff, students, parents can watch anytime
by clicking the following link: https://vimeo.com/624992227
Change of preference can be made until 4.00pm on
Monday 20th December. Careers staff are available to meet ACCESS MONASH MENTORING PROGRAM
with students and/or parents to discuss options once ATARs
are released. Contact the Careers office by phone or you can In Year 11 or 12 in 2022? Thinking about university after you
contact us by email: Kylie.Downey@education.vic.gov.au or graduate? Join the Access Monash mentoring program and
Jaydyn.King@education.vic.gov.au learn more about what comes after VCE!
Offers and Dates Benefits:
Offers are emailed to applicants on the day of release and
are available in their VTAC account from 2pm the same day. • Receive individual mentoring from an experienced
Supplementary offers commence from February Round 1 Monash student
(applicants who have given permission and have not received • Gain insight into university life
an offer in a previous round may be eligible to receive a
supplementary offer). • Clarify future goals
• Explore your study and career options
• January Offer Round Domestic - 14 January 2022
• Gain support and study tips from your mentor who has
• February Offer Round 1 Domestic - 1 February 2022
completed VCE
• February Offer Round 2 Domestic - 8 February 2022
• Exclusive access to some Monash programs
• February Offer Round 3 Domestic - 14 February 2022
• Make new friends and expand your network
• February Offer Round 4 Domestic - 18 February 2022
Find out more and apply now to be an Access Monash mentee:
https://www.monash.edu/about/mentoring/access-monash-
mentoring#tabs__1840192-03
TUTOR LEARNING INITIATIVE
Drouin Secondary College is delighted to share the news that ensured that students, who may have fallen behind or become
the Victorian Government is continuing the Tutor Learning disengaged, receive the help they need. In 2021, the TLI has
Initiative (TLI) in 2022. This initiative is designed to address enabled Victorian government schools, and qualifying non-
the continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on student government schools, to engage over 6,400 teachers as tutors.
learning and engagement in Victoria.
Drouin Secondary College would like to thank all the tutors,
The extension of the initiative will allow Drouin Secondary teachers and families who were involved in supporting our TLI
College to continue to provide our students who need it most program in 2021. We forward to continuing Drouin Secondary
with targeted TLI learning support in the 2022 school year. College’s TLI program in 2022 to provide small group learning
support that will enable our students to flourish now and in the
Despite the continued challenges Drouin Secondary College future.
and schools across Victoria have faced this year, the TLI has
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Psychology 400
What do neurons use to talk to
each other? Cell Phones. *Cue
laughter*
Term 3 and remote learning
definitely got on some people’s
‘nerves’ but not the Psychology
400 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
create a ‘Balloon Brain’. Students
used a balloon to label the lobes
and cortices of the brain, but
some balloons didn’t last too long
after attacks from cats, siblings
and puppies (Frankie – Ms Croft’s
dog 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
to finally see everyone’s faces
again. 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
the axon, that’s a wrap!
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2022 NETBOOK PROGRAM
PARENT CONTRIBUTION & DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE
2021 2022 Date Return
Parent Date Payment Date to Collect
Current Future Year Netbook 2021
Contribution Due 2021 New Netbook
Year Level Level for reimaging
Payments open
New Netbook
6 7 at start of Term 4, -- Feb 2022
$300
Due 9 Dec
7 8 $70 3 Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 2021
8 9 $70 3 Dec 3 Dec 14 Dec 2021
New Netbook During Nov/Dec IT will advise when
9 10 23 Oct
$300 IT to advise ready for collection
During Nov/Dec During Nov/Dec
10 11 $70 1 Dec
IT to advise IT to advise
During Nov/Dec During Nov/Dec
11 12 $70 1 Dec
IT to advise IT to advise
Retain for Return to IT to be IT will advise when
12 Exit --
personal use reimaged ready for collection
CUP DAY MONDAY ARRANGEMENTS
A reminder to students and parents that normal classes will Parents who elect not to send their students on the day
not run on Monday 1 November. The College will conduct should follow normal absence procedures by providing
a special program for students wishing to attend school. parent permission via a phone call or via Sentral. If you
The special program will be similar to previous years and have any questions or queries regarding the special
consist of three 100 minutes sessions for students at each program feel free to contact the College for clarification.
year level.
• Years 7 to 9 students will complete activities which CHANGES TO BUSES CUP DAY MONDAY
include sport, computer activities and a movie.
Please note Monday 1 November the Longwarry bus
• Years 10 and 11 students will complete study hall will be cancelled. This stop will be covered by Tonimbuk
sessions to help them complete learning activities and (Simcocks) and Iona (WBL) buses.
study for their exams.
Bunyip 3 will be cancelled and will be covered by
• Year 12 students will already be in the midst of their Tonimbuk & Bunyip 1 buses.
VCE exams.
Due to all private schools having a student free day both
interchanges – Porter Place & Bennett Street will not be
supervised.
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EARLY ENGLISH BOOKLIST
FOR YEAR 10, 11 OR 12 2022
What better way is there to spend a There is an expectation that our VCE students already
have a copy of these texts before these pre-classes begin.
summer than reading a good book? Furthermore, over the summer holidays these texts need
to be READ by all students commencing Level 400/500,
What better way is there to be prepared for a good school Year 11 or Year 12 English. Teachers will set individual
year, than having read your new novels for the coming expectations of students during these classes.
year?
In order to maximize your success, please make use of the
How can you set yourself up for a successful start in Year Early English booklist which is available online via the DSC
10, 11 or 12? website under Booklists or directly access the Campion
HAVING YOUR TEXTS FOR THE START OF SENIOR website at www.campion.com.au. (using the Resource List
SCHOOL ORIENTATION WEEK IS VITAL. Code JRQ3).
Order online by Friday 5th November for home
Use the English Early Booklist to order your texts for English delivery of your English books in time for Step Up and
400/500/VET and English Unit 1-4 classes. Senior School Orientation.
Each year, with our Step Up/Senior School Orientation pre- Alternatively, look to purchasing the books secondhand from
starting classes, we focus on getting right into our texts for a previous student, www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au or
the upcoming year, some pre-knowledge and helpful hints as elsewhere online. While most of our 2022 texts are not new
to how to approach a new text or novel. 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.
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InkTober
Here are some fantastic artworks from students participating in Inktober. If you want to participate please email Mr Hasley.
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POSITION VACANT
- UNIFORM SHOP MANAGER
Buxwear Uniforms are seeking a Manager for their software Retail Manager, communicate via telephone
Drouin Secondary College Uniform Shop for the and e-mail, liaise with the school and Buxwear head
following hours: Thursdays 12.45 – 6.30pm during office, work independently, stock take, order stock, re-
school terms; the 1st Saturday of every month and stock shelves, problem solve, balance the till, do the
every Saturday in November/December 9.15am – 1pm; banking, produce trade day and monthly reporting,
two Orientation days in December each year; plus record keeping, manage staff, purchase basic office
additional trading days in January prior to the school supplies and maintain a clean work environment. A
year commencing. Working with Children's Check will be required.
The successful applicant would ideally have a Please submit your interest, including your contact
friendly and welcoming manner and possess skills in details, in writing via email to drouinshop@buxwear.
the following areas: customer service, be able to fit com.au or hand to the General Office by: Wednesday
students for uniform, be able to use basic shopfront 3 November 2021 at 2.30pm
Sustainable School Shop
SECOND HAND UNIFORM AND BOOKS TRADING
Drouin Secondary College families have the ability to • Most trading will occur with other parents from our
buy and sell their second-hand textbooks, uniforms and school
other student resources via the Sustainable School Shop • Parents are well supported via Sustainable School
website www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au. Shop’s telephone (0438 743 444) and email help
The service is very accessible, it preferences our school lines
first and then provides access to buy and sell items with • The system is simple and easy to use - If you don’t
families attending other schools. Many schools use this have a computer, internet access or an email
service. Access to second-hand textbooks, uniforms, address, please call the Sustainable School Shop for
calculators, stationery, musical equipment, etc is assistance
available all year.
• You can pre-arrange the transaction and then trade
For the best results: after the texts are not required.
• Register on the Sustainable School Shop website and Drouin Secondary College is providing this
nominate the school service so there is no cost for families. Each
• A subscription to the service will be provided to you family that registers on the Sustainable School Shop will
be given a subscription, it’s free for families to use. For
• List your items for sale an information flyer, click here.
• List wanted ads for those items you are looking to buy
As more families start to use this service the stocktake
• The school’s uniform and book lists are loaded into list will grow. You can list books / uniforms now and
the system to make listing ads easy write an availability date in the comments of your ad.
• The system matches the ads of buyers with sellers and Click here to view the stocktake report for second-hand
notifies the buyer via email uniform currently listed on Sustainable School Shop.
• Buyers contact sellers and arrange where and when If purchasing second hand books, please ensure the
to trade edition is exactly as specified on the booklist. The
best way to do this is to check the ISBN on the book’s
barcode.
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSFOOD STUDIES...
In the last week of Term 3, the Year 12 Food Studies class
looked a bit different with some students onsite and others
Students used equipment and techniques appropriately
in the preparation of food in a domestic setting. They
learning remotely via webex. demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices
in the sensory evaluation of food products. They were able
Back onsite for Term 4, the Year 11s were testing out a hot
to compare and evaluate both a sweet and savoury variety
new quesadilla technique has us folding over backwards for
using sensory analysis and other measurements.
lunch. The TikTok/Instagram Tortillas Hack!
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ATTENDANCE
EVERY DAY COUNTS In Victoria school is compulsory for
children and young people aged 6 –
SECONDARY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 17 years
Going to school every day is the single most Student Absences
important part of your teenager’s education. The main reasons for absence are:
Sickness – There are always times when students need to miss
Students learn new things at school every day school, such as when they’re ill. It’s vital that they’re only away
– missing school puts them behind. on the days they are genuinely sick, and setting good sleep
patterns, eating well and exercising regularly can make a big
difference.
School is better when your teenager
Family holidays – It's vital that holidays are planned during
is there school holidays where possible, and not during the term. If you
are planning to go on holiday during term time, make sure
Why it’s important that you talk to your school in advance, and work with them to
We all want our students to get a great education, and the develop an absence learning plan.
building blocks for a great education begin with students “Day off” – Think twice before letting your teenager have a
coming to school each and every day. “day off” as they could fall behind their classmates – every day
Students develop good habits by going to school every day – counts.
habits that are necessary to succeed after school, whether in Truancy – This is when students choose not to go to school
the workplace or in further study. without their parent’s permission or skip out of school during the
Missing school can have a big impact on students academically day. There can be many reasons for truancy; the best way to
and socially. It can affect their test results, including VCE & address this is for schools and parents to work together.
VCAL, and, just as importantly, it can affect their relationships While all absences can effect academic performance, DET’s
with other students, and lead to social isolation. statistics show that unexcused absences are a much stronger
There is no safe number of days for missing school – each indicator of lower reading and maths achievement.
day a student misses puts them behind, and can affect their School refusal – School refusing children experience
educational outcomes. significant emotional distress not only when going to school
Each missed day is associated with falling behind in subject but also at the thought of going to school; they may be absent
topics and assessment tasks, and lead to fewer subject choices from school for weeks or even months at a time. School refusal
and may impact on achievement in years 11 and 12 and post- differs from truancy as children generally stay home with
school pathways. the knowledge of the parents and despite their best efforts
to encourage their child to go to school. See: My child or
Getting in early teenager has anxiety
It’s never too late to improve attendance. Even in the middle Being away from school for 1 day
years, when school can seem the most challenging for students
and when attendance rates can be at their lowest, going to a fortnight equals missing 1.5 years
school more often can make a big difference. Every day counts. over 13 years of school
Schools are there to help – if you’re having attendance issues
with your child, speak to your school about ways to address
those issues.
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSIf your teenager is away Top attendance tips for parents
If for any reason your teenager must miss school, there are
• Schools want to work in partnership with parents – act
things you can do with your school to ensure they don’t fall
early if you have any concerns by contacting your child’s
behind:
school and asking for advice and support
• Inform the school via your teen’s Form/Home Room
• Remember that every day counts
teacher or Year Level Coordinator
• There is no safe number of days for missing school
• Find out what work your teenager needs to do to keep
– each day a student misses puts them behind, and
up.
can affect their educational outcomes and their social
• Develop an absence learning plan with your teenager’s connectedness
teacher and ensure they complete the plan.
• Talk positively about school and the importance of
Remember, every day counts. If your teenager must miss school, attending every day
speak with your home room teacher or year level coordinator
• Open and prompt communication with your child’s
as early as possible.
school about all absences is a good idea
Openly communicating with your teenager’s school about all
• Avoid making routine medical and dental appointments
absences is a good way to prevent attendance issues being
during the school day or planning family holidays during
escalated to a School Attendance Officer. A School Attendance
the term
Officer is a Department of Education and Training Regional
Director who has authority to follow up attendance issues. • Seek help from your school if you are concerned about
Chronic or ongoing attendance issues that are escalated can your child’s attendance and wellbeing. Schools want
lead to an Infringement Notice being issued to parent/s. to work in partnership with parents to support student
attendance and wellbeing.
If you’re having attendance issues with your teenager, please
let the year level coordinator, wellbeing coordinator, principal Further information
or other relevant staff member know so you can work together
to get your teen to school every day. 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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CRICKET
DONATIONS CLUB
As one of their community projects, Year 11 VCAL are Drouin Cricket Club is seeking participants/players
organising a school uniform donation bin at the front for our upcoming season for U/14's and U16's teams.
office. If you have any pieces of uniform you don’t If anyone would like to enquire contact John Perry at:
need any more or that don’t fit, feel free to pop them dccpresident20@gmail.com
in, it will be greatly appreciated.
Season is due to commence sometime between
The clothes that are donated will be mended and the 6th and 13th November 2021. Training is on
washed, then the clothes will be given to Wellbeing, Thursdays from 4.30pm- 5.30pm. Family friendly
ready for students. This project will benefit low income club. All are welcome.
families as well as the environment by recycling.
From the School Nurse
October is Mental Health Month! Challenge yourself with the activities in the mental health month calendar
(https://lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au/calendars/). Also, let’s all change the narrative and
#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.
Mental Health Month
October 2021
Good mental health is when we can cope with the stressors of Friday Saturday
our daily lives, participate in loving relationships, contribute to our
community, and work towards our goals. Everyone has mental health.
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And we can all benefit from looking after our own mental health and
Set a goal or intention Pick a fun book and read
the mental health of our communities. Here are some ideas for ways
for this month. What it throughout the month.
to reflect, have fun, and find connection through October. does looking after your
mental health mean
to you?
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
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Go on a walk you’ve Get in touch with a Send a message Have your favourite Consider unfollowing Listen to your Pick up an old hobby
never been on before. friend you haven’t of appreciation to meal for dinner. or muting social favourite song. you enjoy but haven’t
Choose a different spoken to in a while. someone who has made media accounts that had much time for lately.
route, or visit a a positive impact on negatively affect your
new place. your life. mental health.
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WORLD MENTAL Go bird watching or frog Think up a plan of what Write a list of three Try mind challenges like Learn some calming Challenge yourself to
HEALTH DAY spotting. You can use to do if you find yourself things you’re grateful for. a jigsaw puzzle, sudoku, breathing exercises. go a day without any
Make your mental citizen science apps like doomscrolling. or crossword. screen time.
health promise! BirdCount or FrogID.
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Get to bed early. Wind Leave a positive review Go on a walk without a Follow along with a Sing and/or dance. Volunteer for a cause Do something you’ve
down with a cup of for a local business you destination in mind. gentle yoga video. you believe in. been putting off during
herbal tea, a warm bath, enjoy like a restaurant, the week.
soothing music, or café, or shop.
essential oils.
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Have a dinner party with Cook something you’ve Go out of your way to Use apps like StayFree Get houseplant Wear your most Watch your
friends or family, either never had before. take a picture or draw or Freedom to limit how cuttings from friends cheerful outfit. favourite movie.
in-person or online. something beautiful. much time you spend on to propagate.
social media.
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Pick a few of your
favourite activities this
month and aim to do
them regularly.
Find out more at lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au
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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 drouinshop@buxwear.com.au
If you have a Healthcare/Concession Card, please complete an application for the
SSR Year 7 Subsidised Uniform Package at your fitting session.
O C T O B E R & N O V E M B E R 2021
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Uniform Shop Uniform Shop Uniform Shop Uniform Shop Open Uniform Shop Uniform Shop Open xx
Closed Closed Closed 1pm – 6pm Closed 9.30am – 12.30pm
D E C E M B E R 2021
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
1 1 2 3 4 5
9.30am – 12.30pm
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Uniform Shop Uniform Shop Uniform Shop Uniform Shop
1pm to 6pm 1pm – 6pm 1pm to 6pm 9.30am – 12.30pm
Year 7 2022 Year 7 2022
Orientation Day 1 Orientation Day 2
9am to 3.30pm 9am to 3.30pm
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
STUDENT FREE DAY Uniform Shop General Office CLOSED
Staff PD Day (Last day open for 2021) CLOSED
1pm-6pm
General Office General Office
CLOSED Closes at 4.30pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
27 28 29 30 31
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
J A N U A R Y 2022
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
1 2
CLOSED
3 4 5 6 7 8 0
CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
CLOSED Uniform Shop CLOSED Uniform Shop CLOSED Uniform Shop
1pm – 6pm 1pm – 6pm 9.30am – 12.30pm
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
General Office Uniform Shop General Office Uniform Shop General Office Uniform Shop
Open 1pm – 6pm 10am - 2pm 1pm – 6pm 10am - 2pm 9.30am – 12.30pm
10am - 2pm
General Office General Office
10am - 2pm 10am - 2pm
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
General Office General Office Public Uniform Shop STUDENT FREE DAY Uniform Shop
8.15am – 4.30pm 8.15am - 4.30pm Holiday 1pm – 6pm Staff PD Day 9.00am to 12.30pm
General Office General Office
8.15am - 4.30pm 8.15am - 4.30pm
31 1 Feb 2 Feb Yea Year 7 Camp
STUDENT FREE DAY Year 7, 11 & 12 Year 8, 9 & 10 Mon 22 Feb to4 Feb 2021
Staff PD Day First Day First Day
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DROUIN SECONDARY COLLEGE - E-NEWSCOLLEGE DATES
WEEK 4 WEEK 10
Tuesday 26/10 Doctors in School Monday 06/12 Challenge Week for Years 7 to 9 Commences
College Council Year 8 Challenge Day
Wednesday 27/10 VCE Written Exams Commence Tuesday 07/12 Doctors in School
VCE English Exam Year 9 Challenge Day
Grade 6 Orientation Day
WEEK 5
Grade 6 Parent Information Evening
Monday 01/11 Whole School Special Program
Wednesday 08/12 Year 7 Challenge Day
Tuesday 02/11 Melbourne Cup Day Holiday Year 9 into 10 Step Up Incursion Day
STUDENT FREE DAY - Staff Thursday 09/12 Year 9 into 10 Step Up Timetabled Classes
Wednesday 03/11 Professional Learning Day
Friday 10/12 Challenge Week for Years 7 to 9 Concludes
General Office Closed
Grade 6 Orientation Day
Friday 05/11 Wear It Purple Free Dress Day (TBC) Year 9 into 10 Step Up Timetabled Classes
WEEK 6 WEEK 11
Tuesday 09/11 Doctors in School Monday 13/12 Year 7 to 9 Activities Program
WEEK 7 Tuesday 14/12 STUDENT FREE DAY - Staff
Professional Learning Day
Tuesday 16/11 Doctors in School
General Office Closed
Wednesday 17/11 Year 8 Live4Life Celebration Event (TBC) Wednesday 15/12 College Presentation Evening 7pm (TBC)
VCE Written Exams Conclude Year 7 to 9 Activities Program
VET Orientation Day (TBC)
Thursday 16/12 Year 7 to 9 Activities Program
Friday 19/11 Year 9 First Aid Training (TBC)
Friday 17/12 Last Day of Term 4
WEEK 8
* All activities and events are subject to current restrictions in place at that time.
Monday 22/11 Year 10 & 11 Exam Week Commences
* Please Note: Some photos in this newsletter were taken prior to current COVID
Year 7 to 9 Exam Week Commences Safe restrictions.
Tuesday 23/11 Doctors in School
College Council
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday 24/11 Year 8 MHFA Celebration Assembly (TBC)
• Monday 1 Nov - Whole School Special Program
Friday 26/11 Year 7 to 9 Exam Week Concludes • Tuesday 2 Nov - Melbourne Cup Holiday
Year 10 & 11 Exam Mop Up Day & Progress • Wednesday 3 Nov - Student Free Day - Office Closed
Interview Day
• Tuesday 14 Dec - Student Free Day - Office Closed
WEEK 9
Monday 29/11 2022 Senior School Orientation Commences
UNIFORM SHOP TERM 4
During Term 4, the Buxwear Uniform Shop will open
Tuesday 30/11 Doctors in School every Thursday 1pm to 6pm and every Saturday
9.30am to 12.30pm. Please use the QR code to
Friday 03/12 2022 Senior School Orientation Concludes
check in, wear a mask and adhere to density limits
Last Day Year 10 & 11 Students
as signed.
2021 TERM DATES Contact Hours: 8.15am – 4.30pm
Term 4: 4 October to 17 December 2021 P: (03) 5625 1002
E: drouin.sc@education.vic.gov.au
@drouinsc @drouinsecondary W: drouinsc.vic.edu.au
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