Principal's Welcome |
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From Our Principal |
Welcome to Dickson College. DC is a two year secondary college set in the city of Canberra, A.C.T., Australia. Students can make up a study program from tertiary accredited courses or nationally recognized vocational courses depending on their educational goal. Involvement is encouraged not only in academic pursuits but also in a wide range of activities such as sport, debating, hospitality, art, music, photography and drama all the while maintaining a balance between students' interests. Dickson is a great place to be. |
Our Goals |
Dickson College has a proud record of academic excellence and a fine reputation for assisting students to make the transition from a structured learning environment into the workplace or tertiary education institutions, with their greater emphasis on independence. We offer a wide range of courses from the key learning areas, as well as opportunities for students to broaden their horizons through a program of registered courses. The College provides student support and development programs; these encourage students to develop values, attitudes and interpersonal skills through a range of college activities. Students are able to seek advice on course packages, careers or personal matters from our experienced counselling team. Small advisory groups allow teachers to give close attention to the welfare of their students. |
Dickson College Plan 2005 - 2007 |
As part of our ongoing commitment to achieving the highest standards in student learning, innovation and best practice in ACT Government Schools, Dickson College regularly reviews its progress and future directions. Our review is achieved through a process of consultation with students, parents, staff and community members and forms the basis of our College Plan. The Plan itself comprises 4 key areas; Learning and Teaching, Leadership and Management, Student Environment and Community Involvement. |
Facilities and Services
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At Dickson College, we use a holistic approach. This begins from the time we conduct our enrolment interviews and continues throughout the two-year period that our students are with us. Student attendance is checked and monitored, course and career counselling are provided and parents are notified if there are any concerns. Advisory reports and semester reports are provided, and we conduct special evenings for parent-teacher interviews. The College Counselor provides confidential and personal counselling for students. She can assist students with important information about AUSTUDY, housing, legal and financial matters. |
Student Representative Council |
Dickson College values the opinions and contributions made by the student body and students are encouraged to participate in a number of forums, including the Student Representative Council and College committees. |
The Library |
The College Library holds a very comprehensive multi-media collection of over 25,000 items. All students have the opportunity to participate in an orientation program aimed at improving students' research and information retrieval skills. Students have on-line access to library records, CD-Rom and Internet, and there are computer facilities available for students' personal use. |
Exchanges and Field Work |
For many years the College has arranged an exchange visit with Rosny College in Tasmania. Students participate in sporting and cultural events and are billeted with College families. In 2006 Dickson students will travel to Rosny. Students also have the opportunity to undertake fieldwork in many subjects. Overnight backpacking tours are part of sport and Duke of Edinburgh programs. Dickson College encourages international student exchanges and each year welcomes students from very different parts of the world. Our students also participate in overseas exchange programs. |
Sport and Recreation |
The College encourages individual and sporting activities using both the College and local community facilities. We have an excellent record in inter-college competitions and a number of our students have achieved recognition at regional and national levels. We promote both competition and leisure options. The College offers a Talented Sports Development Program for young elite Sports persons with direct links to other training institutions. |
Access To The College |
The College is well served by ACTION buses and NSW bus lines. |
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Sue Northmore |
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