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Fashion and Arts Show
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In this issue:
Upcoming Events
Principal's Report
Student Notification
Farewell Fest
Chicago The Musical
Year 12 Special Awards Ceremony
Year 11 Semester Awards Ceremony
Year 12 Graduation
2021 Yearbooks
Indigenous Cultures and Languages Graduates
International Chemistry Quiz
Dickson Media News
Fashion and Arts Show
Library News
Textiles and Fashion
2022 School Photos
Clemente Canberra
CIT Job Trainer
Saver Plus
DC Hoodies and T-Shirts
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Upcoming Events:
6 December, Monday - Year 12 Formal, Australian National Museum, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
13 December, Monday - BSSS Recognition of Excellence Ceremony, 11:00am
14 December, Tuesday - Year 12 Special Awards Ceremony, College Hall, 9:30am - 10:00am
14 December, Tuesday - Year 11 Semester Awards Ceremony, College Hall, 9:30am - 11:00am
15 December, Wednesday - DC Graduation Rehearsal & Briefing, 9:30am - 10:15am
DC Year 12 Graduation, Canberra Theatre, Graduates to arrive at 5pm, commences at 5:30 - 7:30pm
17 December, Friday - Last day of Term 4
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Principal's Report
Dear Students and Families,
Welcome to the second last edition of DC News for the year, and what a year it has been. It is not over yet though, and there are many end of year events to come. These events include the Year 12 Formal, Year 12 Special Awards & Year 11 Semester Awards, College Musical CHICAGO, and the Year 12 Graduation.
The staff of Dickson College put on a lovely Year 12 Brunch Tuesday morning. It was great to see all the students again, looking quite relaxed now that all the assessments and assignments are finalised. 2020-21 has been a tricky time to be a College student, but this Year 12 group have handled themselves very well and have earned a high degree of respect from the staff at DC. We are all looking forward to the Year 12 Graduation on 15 December at the Canberra Theatre.
This is a reminder to Year 12 students that their Google accounts expire (i.e. will be deleted) early in the new year. So, students should backup information stored in their schools Google drive as soon as possible. Students leaving the College this year need to return their Chromebook to the Library, if they haven't already done so.
It has been great to welcome the community back into the College for recent events, and I look forward to seeing more of our school community in person in the coming weeks. I am particularly looking forward to the College Musical Production of CHICAGO next week. Make sure you secure your tickets! The students have been rehearsing almost every day, the commitment shown has been awe-inspiring. I am very confident that it will be a most fabulous show. Best of luck, cast and crew! A big thank you to the teachers involved, especially the Director Kelly Roberts.
There will be one more DC News for 2021 to celebrate our award winners for the year. For now, I would like to say thank you for your support during 2021 and wish all our students the best for the new year.
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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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.
The Museum will allow invited guests for arrivals and photography out the front of the Museum. However, other spectators (people not attending) will not be permitted onsite to gather and watch. All uninvited people will be asked to leave the Museum site by NMA security and the traffic management team.
Vanessa Akister - Case Manager and Teacher: Support Programs
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Please visit canberrarep.org.au for bookings
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Year 12 Special Awards Ceremony
Winners of the Year 12 Special Awards in various subject areas will be advised by email in early December. Students and guests will need to wear masks to this event.
Where: Dickson College Hall
When: Tuesday 14 December
Time: 9.30am – 10.00am
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Year 11 Semester Awards Ceremony
Each semester, awards are given for achievement in various subject areas. The Year 11 Semester Awards Ceremony will take place Tuesday 14 December 9.30am to 11:00am in Dickson College hall. Students who are receiving a semester award and parent/carers will receive emailed invitations in the week beginning 6 December. The Year 12 Semester Awards will be included in Year 12 students’ graduation folders. There will not be a separate ceremony for the Year 12 Semester Awards.
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Dickson College Year 12 Graduation Ceremony
We are all looking forward to the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony. Parents and carers have now received emailed invitations and many students have collected printed tickets from the library. Please RSVP by Thursday 2 December. Tickets can be collected from the library 9am to 4pm daily.
Where: Canberra Theatre, London Circuit, Civic
When: Wednesday 15 December
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm (graduates please arrive 5.00pm)
Students and guests do not need to wear masks in the Canberra Theatre.
There will be a Graduation Rehearsal and briefing for students on Wednesday 15 December 9.30am – 10.15am in the school hall. Students should attend to ensure that the evening’s ceremony runs smoothly.
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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. Per ordered Yearbooks will be handed out at graduation.
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FIRST EVER GRADUATES OF A MAJOR IN INDIGENOUS CULTURES AND LANGUAGES!
Congratulations to our first ever DC graduates of a tertiary or accredited major in Indigenous Cultures and Languages! After two years of hard work you are the first to achieve this significant achievement in in all ACT schools! Well done Georgie, Kari, Jem, Robbie, Zach, Sam, Lily and Lili! You have been the core part of creating this course and shaping it to be culturally strong and community focused. You are strong, respectful, empathetic and extremely dedicated young people! I am honoured to have been you teacher! I know you will make significant positive change to the world around you!
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Eli Archer - Indigenous Cultures and Languages Teacher
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Three of our students entered the International Chemistry Quiz. They all did well. Yicheng (Andy) year 12 and Hendrix year 11 both earned a Credit. Ganpitchar year 11 earned a Distinction. Congratulations to them all.
Caroline Evers - Mathematics Teacher
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Dickson Media News!
Canberra Short Film Festival...
On Saturday the 20th of November the Canberra Short Film Festival Awards night took place. Dickson College were proud to see three student films receive awards at this presentation.
Congratulations to the following students who received a Highly Commended Award:
Dooly O’Leary - Worse Things - Short Film Starring Rory Blackburn-Rooney
Charlotte Kirwan and Nung Gowland - Error - Short Film Starring Nick Dyball
Teagan Wood - Through My Eyes - Animation
We are so proud of all the students whose films were selected and shown at the festival. We thank Canberra Short Film Festival for encouraging young creative filmmakers and can’t wait to see what 2022 has in store!
Pictured – Dooley O’Leary and Rory Blackburn Rooney at the CSFF Awards Ceremony.
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S46 Media Showcase!
As a final hoorah for the year we were able to celebrate media students work at the annual S46 Media Showcase! This showcase featured short films from students in year 11 and 12 and was a celebration of the wonderful and creative work from our skilled filmmakers and storytellers!
It was a wonderful night watching exceptional short films from students in the scriptwriting, video production and process to production classes. These films were shown on the big cinema screen at Palace Electric Cinema! Thank you to everyone who came along and supported our media students!
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Proud Teacher: Shannon Kowalick - Media Teacher
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Fashion and Arts Show
The opening of the Fashion and Arts Show was a wonderful event! Thank you to everyone who came and supported our fantastic students on the night. The artworks looked incredible! Thank you to all the students, parents, staff and members of the community who contributed with flowers and joy from their garden.
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Kate Leedham - Art Teacher
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Library News
It has been wonderful having students back in the library for term 4, making good use of study spaces and resources. Many students have now returned their library loans and it would be great to have everything back as soon as possible. The library remains open 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday until Thursday 16 December. Students are also reminded that Chromebook computers and chargers need to be returned to the library as soon as possible.
Our Big Bewitching Book Bazaar has been very successful with over $300 being raised for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. We may continue the sale into early 2022.
Students are encouraged to access ebooks and audiobooks during the holidays. The Sora app has over 7000 ebooks and audiobooks (set-up code: ACT Education Directorate; then enter your school login). It’s a great free resource provided by the ACT Education Directorate, with books for all age groups, kindergarten to adult.
We wish all students happy holidays and our very best wishes to our Year 12 graduates! We hope that reading, research and books (in whatever form) will always be part of your world.
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Lindy Hathaway and Melinda Jenkins - Teacher Librarians
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Textiles and Fashion
The Dickson College fashion parade and art show was a great success. Despite the weather restricting the numbers attending and format for the modelling of the outfits, the students problem solved, worked collaboratively, were kind and patient. Behind the scenes there was ‘organised’ chaos, however, when modelling in front of the guests no-one would have guessed! The students all reflected on how they were nervous, excited, exhilarated and an event/experience that they will always cherish.
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Sophie, Skyla and Melissa
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Year 11 and 12 students
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Also, good news, the Bernina Overlocker has arrived and a welcome buddy to the Bernina Sewing Machine, both will be valued by the students in 2022. These machines were prizes awarded to Dickson College as part of the Wool4school National Teacher award.
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Natalie and Kat with the Bernina machines
Jill Pettifer - Arts Teacher
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2022 School Photos
Next year Dickson College is offering families the opportunity to purchase School photograph packages. Photos will be taken Tuesday 1st February 2022 for all students in Year 11 and Year 12. Prices range from $26-$43.
Please go online at www.schoolhousepics.com.au and press order photos where you will see all available packages. There is a code to get onto the site which is DIC21SON.
For any further information please contact Schoolhouse Pics on 1300 794 741.
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The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is offering a range of fee-free short courses and bootcamps through the JobTrainer program for eligible Year 12 school leavers. For more information, visit: https://cit.edu.au/study/job_trainer_at_cit
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Students can also submit their contact details at https://www.bsl.org.au/services/saving-and-managing-money/saver-plus/ and Kathleen Watson (Saver Plus Coordinator) will call them to discuss the program.
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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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