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Media Student Teagan Wood – Through My Eyes
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In this issue:
Upcoming Events
Principal's Report
Student Notification
DC Arts Festival and Fashion Parade
Stem Testing Schedule
Year 11 AST Trials
Save the Date
2021 Yearbooks
Formal - Farewell Fest
Rubik's Cube Competition
UNSW Maths Competition
Australian Maths Competition (AMC)
Dickson Media News
Library News
Term 4 Timetable
myfuture webinar
Evoenergy 2022 Apprenticeship Program
Student Wellbeing Resources
Helping children transition back to school in the Covid-19 era
Mental Health Month
Lest we Forget
School Bus Revised Timetable
NSW School Travel for 2022
DC Arts Festival and Fashion Parade Poster
DC Hoodies, Old Style and New T-Shirts for Sale
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Upcoming Events:
4 November, Thursday - Fashion Parade and Arts Festival, 5:30pm-7:30pm (further details below)
12 November, Friday - Farewell Assembly, Year 12, 10:40am-11:40am
12 November, Friday - School Satisfaction Survey Due
16 November, Tuesday - Last day of scheduled classes for all students
16 November, Tuesday to 18 November, Thursday - Stem Testing (further details below)
17 November, Wednesday to 19 November, Friday - Exams
22 November, Monday - AST Trial, year 11
25 November, Thursday - Assessment 'Handback day'
30 November, Tuesday - Year 12 Brunch/Package check
6 December, Monday - Formal, National Museum Cocktail Party (still going ahead at this stage)
13 December, Monday - BSSS Recognition of Excellence Ceremony
15 December, Wednesday - Graduation Rehearsal 9:30am-10:30am
15 December, Wednesday - Graduation, Canberra Theatre (still going ahead at this stage)
17 December, Friday - Last day of Term 4
20 January 2022, Thursday - ATAR Results
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Principal's Report
It was great to see all students return to onsite face-to-face learning last Monday 18 October. Students seem very happy to be back at college and kudos to them for being so compliant with the COVID Safety rules that are in place. I was very pleased to hear the ACT Chief Minister announce further easing of restrictions yesterday, so that end of year events and celebrations in schools can go ahead. I know students, staff, families, and myself are looking forward to these important events on our calendar. The first one will be our Fashion Parade and Arts Festival next Thursday evening 4 November, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
A big thank you to the whole DC community for their patience, resilience, and agility through the period of Remote Learning this year. The emails and messages of support from the community have been most appreciated by the staff and myself. I would like to also take this opportunity to thank the DC staff for their wonderful professionalism, focus on learning and student wellbeing, during what has been a difficult time. Today is World Teachers’ Day and we’ll be celebrating it together as a team, where we’ll drink coffee outside in the sun.
Take care everyone and I look forward to catching up with you at one of our end of year events.
Regards,
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 bought to school, roll-ons are acceptable if deodorant is needed.
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It is on!
The Dickson College Arts Festival and Fashion Parade
Showcasing art, music and fashion by the students
Thursday 4 November – 5.30-7.30pm at Dickson College
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Year 11 AST Trial
Y11 Tertiary students will sit an AST trial on Monday of week 8 (22nd November 2021).
This trial is COMPULSORY for any students intending on completing a Tertiary package.
For this trial, students will complete 2 of the 3 parts of the AST (Short-response and Multiple-choice)
It will run for the entire day beginning at 8:50am, concluding at approximately 3:30pm, with a break between the two tests.
The best way for students, and parents, to access information about the AST is via the AST 2022 GoogleClassroom page. This will provide details about test times, venues, required equipment, AST protocol and access to special provisions (if required).
Please sign up to the AST 2022 GoogleClassroom (Class code: i4euaen).
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SPECIAL PROVISION:
Any student who believes there should receive special consideration MUST speak with the AST Coordinator, Christopher Hammerer.
To be awarded special provisions, students must go through a formal application process.
Please appreciate that the criteria for AST special provision is different than receiving special provision for college-based assessment.
Students will only be able to access special provisions for the AST (or the AST trials) if they formally register their intent to apply for special provision with the AST coordinator.
The best way to do this is via the GoogleClassroom page mentioned above.
If you have any further questions or queries, please sign up to the GoogleClassroom page AND please contact Christopher Hammerer.
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Dickson College Year 12 Graduation Ceremony
We are all really looking forward to the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony. This year it will be held at the Canberra Theatre on Wednesday 15 December 5.30pm – 7.15pm, with graduates arriving at 5pm. Covid restrictions allowing, each student may invite 2 guests to the ceremony. Invitations will be emailed to parents and carers during the week of 25 October. Tickets can be collected from Dickson College Library from 2 November onwards.
It will indeed be a special occasion.
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2021 Yearbooks!!
2021 Yearbooks are now available for pre order at the front office. Yearbooks are $18.00 or you can buy a Yearbook + DC T-Shirt bundle for $30.00. Pre ordered Yearbooks will be handed out at graduation.
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The DC Farewellfest2021 formal will be held on Monday the 6th of December at the National Museum of Australia from 6pm to 10pm. Tickets are $95 and are available now from the front office (The front office is open for payments until 2.30pm Monday-Thursday, and until 1.30pm on Friday’s). Outside guests will not be permitted, however, Yr 11 students may be partners, contingent on numbers and social distancing restrictions at the time.
ACT Health and the Education Directorate about End of Year Celebrations:
These events are very important to us as a school, and we will do our best to provide something that meets all the COVID safety protocols. However this will be subject to the health conditions at the time.
Vanessa Akister - Case Manager and Teacher: Support Programs
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Rubik’s Cube Competition
In term 3 we held our Rubik’s Cube Competition. Due to Covid we didn’t invite our feeder schools this year. Hopefully we can invite them next year.
All six entrants did the 3x3 cube in less than 100 seconds, so they beat Caroline.
From year 12, Andy Wang came fourth with 59.88 seconds and Lucy Teng earned third prize with 58.63 seconds.
The year 11s were even faster. Angus McNeilage came second with 34.78 second. The amazing Jack Hitchman won with 11.32 seconds. It takes me longer to mess it up than it takes him to solve it. Jack also won the 7x7 with 15 minutes and 15 seconds.
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UNSW Maths Competition
This competition goes for three hours and only the most gifted maths students enter. Ethan F in year 12 earned a credit.
Australian Maths Competition (AMC)
Our school is so awesome that everyone who entered earned a Credit or a Distinction.
Credits go to year 12 students Lana, Sol, Isla, Zara and Andy.
Distinctions go to year 12 students Lachlan, Jin, Rhyan, and Archie. Year 11 student Isaac W also scored a distinction.
Congratulations to all those Maths geniuses.
Caroline Evers - Mathematics Teacher
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DC Media News!
Our students in media have been able to continue producing highly creative, exceptional films in 2021! We wish to congratulate the following students as their films have been selected to be showcased as part of the Canberra Short Film Festival. This year we have more student films selected than ever before! The students continue to develop their filmmaking skills and produce excellent quality work! The films will be showcased at Dendy Cinema on Friday the 5th of November in a special schools/ under 18’s category screening. See https://www.csff.com.au/ for full details. Enjoy these posters and screenshots from the films being screened!
Congratulations to the following students:
Aiden Baird, Ben Pickett and Sam Inglis – Over and Over
Charlotte Kirwan, Nung Gowland, Nick Dyball and Rigsel Wangdi – Error
Kat Agafonoff – Limbo
Dooley O’Leary – Worse Things
Sam Hinchcliffe – CRUM
Jack Hitchman - Sticks and Stones
Adam Rockawin, Tarek Charara – Dog Eat Dog
Teagan Wood – Through My Eyes
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Shannon Kowalick - Media Teacher
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Library News
Although we have only had our wonderful students back on campus for a short time, there is a sense of anticipation as students busily complete the last of their assessment tasks. Teacher librarians Melinda and Lindy are here to help all students in these last busy weeks.
Students are reminded to return textbooks and other library resources as soon as possible. Students may keep textbooks that are needed for test week. All loans should be returned by Handback Day Thursday 25 November. Year 11 students are welcome to borrow for the holidays.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Big Bewitching Book Sale! We have raised over $220 for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The book sale will continue during the term and there are still lots of great titles, especially fantasy and thriller.
We wish all students a happy end to the school year!
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Lindy Hathaway and Melinda Jenkins – Teacher Librarians
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Preparing today’s learners for uncertainty – a webinar for parents | Tuesday 9 November 1.00pm AEDT
'Uncertainty tolerance' (UT), or how we process and respond to unknown or complex situations, is increasingly recognised as an essential workplace skill. Uncertainties in the workplace are ever-present and we’ve seen shared, global experiences of this with the uncertainties surrounding work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Tuesday 9 November Associate Professor Michelle Lazarus will discuss the impacts of UT on students, and outline some strategies to help parents to support their children to improve their UT to prepare them for their futures in further education and work. Register via this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1213662242126413580
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Evoenergy 2022 Apprenticeship Program
Spark your career:
Nearly finished high school? Start your career with Evoenergy and earn while you learn. We are looking for 6 collaborative, proactive and safety focused apprentices to join our team. Spark your career:
• 4 Lineworker positions
• 2 Electrical Fitter positions
• Competitive salary
As an apprentice with us:
• You will follow a financially supported and structured training pathway to complete your Certificate III in Electrotechnology
• You will contribute to meaningful work for the Canberra community
• You will receive on the job coaching, mentorship and support
• You will be provided with opportunities in the business after completion of the apprenticeship program
About you: • Open to learning new things • Committed to safety • Be a proactive problem solver and find solutions • Year 12 Certificate or TAFE qualification equivalent (preferred) • ACT Driver’s License or equivalent
Applications close 30 October
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Apply now: evoenergy.com.au/careers
About Evoenergy: Evoenergy delivers safe and reliable electricity and gas to Canberra and the region. We believe in safety for consumers and employees and by investing in our people, technology and other innovations we strive to exceed our consumers’ needs now and into the future.
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Student Wellbeing Resources:
Help Year 12s stay on track
It's the home stretch for many students completing end of year exams. Find out how you can help them keep a steady mindset and overcome the final hurdles of Year 12.
https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/educators/covid-19/?utm_source=swift&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SWH_newsletter_aug_2021&#year-12
COVID-19 resources for families
Parents and carers can explore practical advice for themselves and their child, from how to talk about COVID-19 at home, to overcoming challenges, staying resilient and more.
https://studentwellbeinghub.edu.au/educators/covid-19/?utm_source=swift&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SWH_newsletter_aug_2021&#parents
eSafety parent guide to digital technologies and mental health
Between 19 October and 18 November, the Australian eSafety Commissioner’s office is offering a series of webinars to provide parents and carers with an understanding of how online activity can affect young people's mental wellbeing. These webinars will cover:
- current research on young people, time online and mental health
- what do to about accidental exposure to content about suicide, self-harm or eating disorders
- using games, apps and social media to support mental wellbeing
- the pros and cons of digital mental health platforms
- strategies for young people to support friends online.
You need to register if you are interested in attending
https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8245460212320493072?utm_source=swift&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SWH_newsletter_oct_2021
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"Look after your mental health Australia." October is Mental Health Month and a reminder that we all benefit from looking after our own mental health and the mental health of our communities. It's also a reminder for us to reach out and connect with friends, family, workmates and those we care about.
R U OK? CEO Katherine Newton says before we ask someone if they're OK we need to feel well and able ourselves. "Consider what brings you joy, do something for yourself."
Mental Health Australia have developed digital and printable resources with ideas and activities to help you look after your mental health not only this month but every month. |
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Dedicated school buses and revised interim bus timetable from Monday 25 October 2021
Transport Canberra’s dedicated school bus services will recommence on Monday 25 October 2021. This includes ‘S’ trips that divert into schools.
Timings have changed for dedicated school services and the regular timetable. We are strongly encouraging families to check their school pack and plan ahead.
Special Needs Transport continues to run for those families that need this service.
A range of COVID Safe measures are in place to help keep students safe on public transport. Please remind families to familiarise themselves with these measures and talk to their children about them prior to the return to school.
From Monday 25 October 2021 buses will run to a revised interim timetable. This timetable is a similar frequency to the timetable that has been running over the past two months, but with some changes to timings to allow better connections for school students.
Light rail is continuing to run to its regular frequency but will see an increase in frequency from Monday 1 November 2021. This will assist with physical distancing on board. Customers will benefit from extended afternoon peak frequency on weekdays and increased frequency on Sunday mornings.
Consider walking or riding to school – or using a Part way point
Parents and carers may also consider alternative ways to get their children to school. If they live close by they can take advantage of the warmer spring weather and walk, ride or scoot to school!
Part way points are also a great way to get some exercise into children’s days for families that live a little further away and this also helps to ease congestion around schools. Parents or carers can simply drop their child at a point, or park and walk the rest of the way with them.
Park safely and legally
All 40km/h school zones are in place between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Speed limits in school zones are there to ensure the safety of children by allowing motorists extra time to stop in an unexpected situation.
Parking across pedestrian crossings, corners, verges and double parking can block kids seeing the road.
School packs and timetable information
The revised interim timetables and school packs are now available online.
For enquiries customers are encouraged to visit www.transport.act.gov.au or call 13 17 10
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| NSW 2022 school travel applications are now open |
Applications for student travel in 2022 opened on Tuesday 12 October 2021.
Students who need a School Opal card or travel pass for 2022 can apply now. A new application will need to be submitted if they are applying for a school travel pass for the first time, or if they are requesting an additional travel entitlement as a result of a new shared parental responsibility situation (e.g. joint custody).
Students who change address, school, campus location, or who have repeated a year or received an expiry notification from Transport for NSW for their school travel entitlement should renew or update their details before the end of term 4. This will ensure that schools can endorse applications and current entitlements are updated and remain valid. School Opal card holders will have the changes applied to their existing card.
If a student’s distance eligibility has changed based on their grade the system will automatically update their entitlement if they meet the new criteria. If they do not meet the new eligibility criteria, they will receive an expiry notification via email.
Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition that is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.
Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply.
Students in the Opal network applying for an Opal card (including a Term Bus Pass) for the first time will receive their Student Opal card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out from January 2022.
Students living in rural and regional (R&R) areas should receive their travel pass at the start of the new school year from their nominated transport operator. It may come via the school or be sent directly to them at home. Note: some R&R operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.
| School Student Transport Scheme site change |
On 1 October 2021 the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) information and application portal was moved to transportnsw.info.
Access to the School Portal will also be via transportnsw.info. To navigate to the School Portal from the home page click Tickets and Opal, then School students, then scroll down to Information for school staff and select School portal.
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| School travel application endorsements |
Often applicants completing the online form make mistakes, so we ask that school administrators be mindful of this and avoid endorsing applications with incorrect information.
If you identify an error you can amend the first name, date of birth or grade of a student’s travel application by clicking in the relevant row on the portal. Please ensure you have confirmed the information before making any changes. Refer to page 16 of the School Portal User Guide for further instructions. The user guide is accessible within the School Portal by clicking the arrow next to your username.
If a student’s details cannot be confirmed or they are not yet enrolled please do not endorse the application. By selecting ‘no’ the application will be rejected and the applicant will be informed. They will then need to submit a new application.
In the event that school administrators endorse an application in error, please advise our Concessions team as soon as possible via https://transportnsw.info/contact-us/feedback/passes-concessions-feedback
If school administrators require access to the School Portal, please request an account at https://transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/ticket-eligibility-concessions/school-student-travel/school-portal#register
If you have staff members who have left the school recently who had access to the school portal, please let us know at https://transportnsw.info/contact-us/feedback/passes-concessions-feedback and select ‘school/operator portal’ and then ‘remove existing user access’ so their access can be removed.
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| Travel from Term 1 2022 |
We ask that parents plan ahead and make sure their child knows which service/s to use and has a valid ticket to travel; either a School Opal card or Child/Youth Opal card (within Greater Sydney) or a School Travel Pass (outside Greater Sydney), from the start of the school year.
Applications for the School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) open at the start of Term 4 2021 for travel in 2022, so parents/students can apply or update details early and be ready for the start of the new school year.
Most students using the Opal network will not need a new Opal card and can continue travelling on their existing card each year.
The start of the year is a difficult period for local bus operators, and students travelling without a valid ticket make service planning and operations increasingly difficult.
We recognise that for some families last minute changes to school enrolments mean they may not have a School Opal card or Travel Pass for the start of term. In the Opal network, we strongly encourage these families to have their children travel on a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operator to discuss their travel needs.
Bus operators are flexible and understanding, particularly at the start of the school year, and will ensure students can travel safely to and from school. But to best support our operators we encourage all students to have a valid ticket, as early as possible, from the start of the school year.
Please also remember that students using Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Student code of conduct and Opal terms of use. |
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DC Hoodies and T-Shirts for sale!
Please visit the front office.
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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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The amazingly warm DC Hoodies are $60 and are ideal for the cooler Canberra days.
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