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Save the date!
Invitation designed by student Kat Agafonoff
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In this issue:
Upcoming Events
Principal's Report
Student Notification
Schedule for Maths and Science crossline tests
Congratulations to student Solomona Hamilton - National & International Swimming Representation
Library News
Applications Open for Future of Education Equity Fund
CareersXpo
Cultural Integrity Excursions to National Museum of Australia and Australian War Memorial
Outdoor Education News
Fashion Parade and Arts Exhibition
2022 School Satisfaction and Climate Survey
Seminar for families with children with disability
Drive Safely
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DC Hoodies and T Shirts
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Upcoming Events:
12 September, Monday - Crossline Testing
13 September, Tuesday - Catchup crossline testing (Science)
15 September, Thursday - Pupil Free Day - Assessment and Moderation
16 September, Friday - Pupil Free Day - Assessment and Moderation
20 September, Tuesday - Reports emailed to students and families
22 September, Thursday - Catchup crossline testing (Maths)
23 September, Friday - Last day of term
10 October, Monday - Start of term 4
13 October, Thursday - Parent Teacher Evening
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Principal's Report
Be aware of the ‘silly’ season
Working with 16 - 18 year old young people can be interesting at times. With the onset of Spring, students gaining a licence to drive, year 12 concluding, students turning 18, and young relationships we see a cumulation of conditions that can lead to some ‘silly’ behaviours.
Perennially I call it ‘silly season’, and it is not new, it happens every year. The fact that we are noticing the seasonal behaviours here at the college is probably the best indicator we have had so far that we are transitioning out of the COVID-19 pandemic, to the ‘new normal’ whatever that is exactly, I am not sure. What I do know though is that I want our students acting responsibly and being safe, particularly on our roads. This means following the road rules and college guidelines around the use of our carpark. Remember:
- No loitering or gathering in the car park– park and go to class, or go to your car and leave
- Speed limit in carpark is 10 km/h
- Drivers driving recklessly will have their registration reported to ACT Police
You will notice our overflow car park is progressing well, and we anticipate that it will be open for use next term. Once the overflow car park is open our expectation is that all vehicles are parked in the spaces provided and not on any verges or nature strips. For 2023 in consultation with students and the School Board we will endeavour to introduce a free parking permit for our students.
I know the vast majority of our students do act responsibly and also check that their friends do the same. To ensure that everyone is safe on college grounds it is important that individuals take responsibility and report unsafe behaviour to the Front Office.
It has been a good week at the college and has definitely been lovely to see Spring arrive and year 12 AST students complete their exams. Our attention now flows to midsemester assessment, before heading into term 4, end of the school year, formal and graduation. The Year 12 Formal has been organised for the National Museum and the Year 12 Graduation for the Canberra Theatre.
I will be taking a little bit of a break (4 weeks long service leave) at the beginning of term 4. Victoria Margrain will be acting Principal while I am away. Take care and I look forward to being back at school term 4 for all the end of year events.
Kind regards,
By Craig Edwards
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Student Notification
Please be aware that a member of the Dickson Community has a life threatening anaphylactic reaction to aerosol deodorants. Please ensure aerosols are not brought to school, roll-ons are acceptable if deodorant is needed.
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Schedule for Maths and Science crossline tests
All crossline tests will be held in the Gym and the venue for students with special provisions in S31. Please come to the venue five minutes prior to the starting time.
Students are required to attend all classes of subject areas other than Science and Tertiary Maths when they do not take tests. All Science and Tertiary Maths classes will be flexed in this testing period between 7th September and 12th September.
Any student that will not be able to attend a test at the scheduled time due to illness (including Covid), will have to let school know by sending an email at DicksonC.absences@ed.act.edu.au. The first option is to reschedule tests for later between 7th and 12th of September or Catchup sessions) by talking to either Head of SHAPE, Josephine Kim or Head of Maths, Chris Hammerer.
You must provide appropriate evidence to explain your absence from the assessment. For illness you require a medical certificate, for Covid you require evidence of registration from the ACT Health Department, and for other circumstances you are recommended to speak to your Engagement Advisor as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please speak to either your Engagement Advisor or your classroom teacher.
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Solomona Hamilton
National & International Swimming Representation
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In August, Year 11 student Solomona Hamilton had the opportunity to represent the ACT at the National Schools Swimming Championships in Brisbane, followed by representing Samoa at the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Hawaii, achieving some fantastic results.
At the National Schools swimming Championship Solomona made finals for 100m back stroke and freestyle, placing 9th overall for both. At the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, Solomona swam 6 individual events (50m free, 100m back, 100m free, 200m back, 200m free and 200m Individual Medley) plus 1 relay.
In the words of his mum Ivapene "He achieved a personal best for all 6 events and broke a national Samoan record for 16yr 200m backstroke. He was milliseconds away from breaking the 100m free record - but perhaps next time😊!"
Well done Solomona!
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Stephanie Burns - Social Science Teacher & Student Engagement Teacher
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Applications are now open for Future of Education Equity Fund – Round 2, 2022.
The ACT Government's expanded Future of Education Equity Fund provides financial assistance to low-income families (and independent students) with students in years P-12 to meet the costs of education expenses, such as school uniforms, school excursions, sport equipment and activities and music lessons through a one-off payment.
The Future of Education Student Equity Fund Round 1 opened in late 2021 for families with students in years 7-10. Round 2 is only open to families who have NOT already applied for and/or or received payment to support their students in the 2022 school year using a paper based form.
The following payments are available to those who meet the eligibility criteria:
- $400 for preschool students
- $500 for primary school students
- $750 for high-school and college students
2022 applications close 30 September 2022. Only applications received by this date will be processed. There is no limit on the number of students for whom each applicant can apply, providing they meet all conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Reside in the ACT
Have sole or shared parental responsibility for a dependent student(s) in grades P-12; or be an independent student
Be financially responsible for the student(s)
Demonstrate low-income status through:
a current means-tested Health Care Card or Centrelink card, which must list the student(s) as dependents; or
alternative forms of evidence proving low-income status or equivalent financial stress.
Students must be:
- Enrolled full-time in a public or non-government school in the ACT in years P-12.
NOTE: For the purposes of the Equity Fund, a preschool is defined as a preschool that is attached to an ACT school and led by a Principal. When applying online, only eligible preschools will appear in a drop-down list.
- Enrolled in an approved form of education other than a school and of an equivalent age to a student in years K-12 E.g. attending the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), or registered for home-schooling in the ACT.
- Residing with the applicant in the ACT, or in special government care that is paid for by the applicant, or be independent.
Visit the Education Directorate, Support for our students, financial and resource assistance for families webpage more information and to apply.
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CareersXpo
On Wednesday 17th August Year 12 students attended an excursion to the Canberra CareersXpo at EPIC. There were exhibitors from many different areas including universities from all over Australia, employer organisations, trade providers and Government institutions. Our students were able to seek valuable career guidance and advice as well as trying some hands on activities such as horticulture, seeing inside an ambulance and an armoured vehicle, patting a police dog and experiencing how virtual reality can be used in training and careers. It was a great morning out and the students all looked inspired to face their futures with confidence!
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Lia McKerihan - Careers Counsellor
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Cultural Integrity Excursions to
National Museum of Australia and
Australian War Memorial
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Yuma! In week 5, Year 12 English classes studying Unit 4: Perspectives joined the Indigenous Culture and Languages classes for an excursion to the National Museum of Australia and Australian War Memorial, to explore the way narratives and events can be perceived differently with changing perspectives. Students reflected on the differing approaches to First Nations representation in the two cultural institutions. The importance of story and the connection to artefacts was particularly thought provoking.
In week 7, the Indigenous Culture and Languages classes were joined by students from Global Studies and Drama classes to visit the National Museum once again for the stunning ‘Connection’ exhibition and an Education Program about Indigenous Rights and Freedoms. Students gained valuable insight into First Nations experiences and culture, and enjoyed a beautiful day out on Ngunnawal Country!
Victoria Margrain - Deputy Principal
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Outdoor Education News
On Friday 26th August Outdoor Education classes hiked to Square Rock in Namadgi National Park. Students planned this hike as part of the unit, Planning and Management. The weather was excellent and everyone had a great time. Outdoor Education students will be building on what they have learnt to plan a 3 day camp this semester.
There were volunteers who joined for the day. With the help of volunteers, excursions and camps are able to go ahead while keeping the costs down.
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Hayley Goyne, Outdoor Education Teacher
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Save this Date – Thursday 10 November
Fashion Parade in conjunction with the Arts Exhibition
6-6.30pm Fashion Parade, 5.30-7.30pm Arts Exhibition
Textile and Fashion students have been working on designs to apply to cotton voile, poplin and drill, as well as silk organza. Students will then make them into a variety of textile items. There has been a focus on cotton this semester, particularly the sustainability and quality of Australian cotton.
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Isabel applying dye to cotton fabric and Emma working on her designs
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Natalie applying dye to cotton and silk fabrics
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Mart and Aimee planting cotton seeds
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Jill Pettifer - Textiles & Fashion Teacher
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2022 School Satisfaction and Climate Survey
Thank you to those who have completed the School Satisfaction and Climate Survey. The survey closing date has been extended until midnight, Friday 16 September. We encourage all parents and carers to participate and share their experience of Dickson College. The email with the survey link details and instructions was distributed on 19 August. We value your contributions to the school survey.
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Drive Safely
Please don’t loiter in the carpark. Please drive safely, keep to the speed limit and be mindful of the construction workers and the road work signs. The licence plates of any reckless drivers will be recorded and reported to the police.
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DC Hoodies and T Shirts for sale!
Please visit the front office.
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The amazingly warm, high quality DC Hoodies are $60 and are ideal for the cooler Canberra days.
All sizes are now back in stock! XXS to 3XL.
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We have two new designs on our T Shirts.
They are $20 each or one of each design for $35.
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The old-style T Shirts will be sold for $5 - very limited stock remaining.
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