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Beginnings - A Student & Alumni Art Exhibition

ANCA proudly presents Beginnings, bringing together works created by Dickson College art students, both current and 2023 alumni.

The exhibition demonstrates the diversity of disciplines and approaches taken within Dickson College arts classes to reveal the strengths that exist in our young artists. Disciplines including painting, printmaking, illustration, sculpture, ceramics, photography (film & digital) and textiles are all represented.

Opening at 1 Rosevear Place, Dickson on Wednesday 10th April, 5.30 - 7.30pm with a presentation by Rod Harding, Executive Teacher for the Arts at Dickson College

Exhibition dates from Wednesday 3rd April to Sunday 21st April,12 - 5pm

For further information, please visit:
the ANCA website,
or the ANCA Facebook page.

posted on 04 Apr 2024

Coming soon: Parent Portal

During term 1 we are rolling out a new Parent Portal, a secure online platform used to share student information between you and your child’s teachers.

Using the Parent Portal on your mobile phone, tablet or computer, you will be able to:

• notify us if your child is sick or explain an absence
• book parent-teacher interviews
• receive academic reports
• receive our school newsletter
• receive messages from your child’s teachers
• make payments
• access the school calendar and your child’s student timetable.

One of the many benefits of the Parent Portal is that it will be used by all ACT public schools from preschool through to year 12, so there will be no need to use a different system as children change schools during their public-school journey. If you have children at nearby schools you will not need to sign up to the system twice. You will be able to easily add a student to your account once their school has access to the Parent Portal.

Sign up now

To access the portal, you will need to create or have access to an ACT Government Digital Account. You can sign up now and complete the level 2 identity verification process to get ready for our launch this term.

To complete the identity verification process you will need one of the following:

• Australian Driver's licence
• Australian Passport
• Birth certificate
• Australian citizenship certificate
• Change of name certificate
• Marriage certificate
• ImmiCard
• Australian visa
• Medicare
• Centrelink Concession Card

Visit the ACT Digital Account website to create your account: https://www.myaccount.act.gov.au/

If you have any issues with creating your account and completing your level 2 identity verification you can get in contact with ACT Digital Account to resolve by calling 13 22 81.

You will receive an email in term 1 with an access code to link your existing account to your child’s records. If you have any questions, please contact Student Services at dicksonc.studentadmin@ed.act.edu.au or on 02 6142 0139 or 02 6142 0126.

For more information about Parent Portal, visit the Education Directorate website: https://www.education.act.gov.au/public-school-life/parent-portal.

posted on 27 Feb 2024

Congratulations to Dickson College's graduating students of 2023

posted on 15 Dec 2023

Dickson College Arts Showcase 2023!

The Dickson College Arts Showcase was a captivating and mesmerising experience, leaving viewers in awe of the incredible talent and creativity of our students.

The moment you walked through the doors, it was abundantly clear that this exhibition was a showcase of exceptional quality works of art produced by our students.

The atmosphere buzzed with an overwhelming sense of support, as the college was brimming with students, staff, friends, and families, all gathering to celebrate the passion and excellence within the Arts. The showcase featured a remarkable display of artistic disciplines. It was a true testament to the depth of talent and dedication of our Arts students.

The music performances throughout the evening were nothing short of exceptional and added an extra layer of excitement to the immersive fashion parade. The drama students, who performed both in the canteen pit and at the Antil Theatre, delivered performances that truly showcased their commitment and professionalism.

The Dickson College Arts Showcase was an outstanding celebration of the arts, a testament to the vibrant artistic culture nurtured at Dickson College.

posted on 09 Nov 2023

Tess of the D’Urbervilles TRIUMPH!

This powerful interpretation of the Thomas Hardy’s novel was a beautifully crafted by the Dickson Drama ensemble. The cast and crew combined music, dance, well-designed sound and lighting, a Greek chorus, and powerful performances to create a memorable piece of theatre. The play was double cast and required actors to perform forty-four different roles in each of the six shows. Congratulations to all forty students involved in creating a brilliant, visceral, and captivating theatrical experience.

posted on 03 Nov 2023

Dickson College Arts Showcase 2023

Get ready for a sensational explosion of creativity at Dickson College's Arts Showcase! 

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 2nd! Doors open at 5:30 PM, and you won't want to be fashionably late because this event is going to be FABULOUS! 

 Immerse yourself in a world of artistic wonder featuring masterpieces from our very talented year 11 and year 12 students from every corner of the creative universe. 

Ceramics that will make you ‘knead’ more!  Media that will ‘reel’ you in! Photography that captures moments you won't forget!  Fashion that is the talk of the town! ️ Graphic design that's off the charts! Music that will have you grooving!  Drama that will leave you in awe!  Vibrant artistry of paintings and drawings that will whisk you away into other worlds!

Prepare to be amazed by the incredible talents of our students who have poured their hearts and souls into their work over the year. 

Bring your friends, family, and your passion for the arts! Look forward to seeing your there!

posted on 19 Oct 2023

Dickson College Drama presents Tess of D'urbervilles

posted on 11 Oct 2023

2024 Information Night

Thursday 25 May 

Session Times

5:30 pm and 6:15 pm

School Gym

184 Phillip Avenue Dickson 

posted on 02 May 2023

Dickson College Information Night

Dickson College Information Night will be held Thursday 25 May 2023, from 5.30pm to 7.00pm.

posted on 06 Apr 2023

2024 Enrolments

2024  Enrolments open Wednesday 26 April 2023 at 6.00am and close 5.00pm Friday 2 June 2023. 

Offers of place at Dickson College will be emailed from Monday 24 July 2023.

posted on 06 Apr 2023

Congratulations to the class of 2022 and happy holidays everyone!

posted on 20 Dec 2022

Dickson College Arts Exhibition and Fashion Parade

We had a fantastic Fashion Parade and Arts Festival this year. Thank you to everyone who came and supported our students on the night. The student’s work was incredible, we definitely have some talent here at Dickson College!  Also, a big thank you to all the students, parents, staff, and members of the community who contributed in some way to make the event such a success.

posted on 23 Nov 2022

Upcoming Events in Dickson College

• Year 12 Formal - Monday 28^th November
  arrivals 5.30pm, event starts 6.00pm
• Year 12 Brunch & Final package check -Tuesday 28^th November, starts 9.30am
• Graduation - December 15^th arrive 4.45pm for a 5.30pm start

posted on 16 Nov 2022

Dickson College presents: Fashion Parade

Save this date!

Dickson College presents:

Fashion Parade

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ARTS EXHIBITION

Opening Thursday 10 November 2022

5.30-7.30pm - Art exhibition

6.00-6.30pm - Fashion parade

Also, the College band will be playing

Dickson College, Phillip Avenue, Dickson

www.dicksonc.act.edu.au

check the website closer to the date for further details

The Dickson College Fashion Parade will feature Australian wool and cotton (the best in the world). Sustainability, recycling, upcycling, and circularity is always part of the student work. Come along to see students proudly model their fabulous creations, view the spectacular artworks and enjoy listening to our talented band.

Wool items recreated from a dog’s blanket, M J Bale Jacket and much more!   Wool handweaving

me and see how this design relates to the cotton plant!

posted on 24 Oct 2022

Dickson College Information Night

Dear prospective students and families,

Thank you for joining us for our Virtual Open Night last night. A link to the Information Night recording can be found here: https://youtu.be/D9dfYXO661o

To help orientate yourself to our curriculum areas our current students have contributed to the following videos:

• Student Engagement and Careers - https://youtu.be/3eDAvubjIUY
• Arts - https://youtu.be/Ex4bNdO1DHc
• Design and Technology - https://youtu.be/0yuJDoxCB3E
• English - https://youtu.be/3rdXUnx6V6c
• Humanities - https://youtu.be/phE7-W5VpY8
• Maths and IT - https://youtu.be/kXQtKFT-tI0
• SHAPE - https://youtu.be/CZgtfC7xbmg
• Social Sciences - https://youtu.be/530LqmqTWM0
• R.E.I.L - https://youtu.be/hyGOGJdDRCA

There is also one from me too  https://youtu.be/j3kAh3vkhKQ

A list of people to contact should you have specific curriculum questions next week before the initial enrolment for 2023 closes on Friday 3 June, can be found here.

If you haven’t enrolled yet please do so at your earliest convenience here

Frequently Asked Questions

Q - I live outside Dickson’s PEA can I enrol at Dickson?

A – Yes, if you live in the ACT.  If submit an application by the due date, meeting the criteria on the enrolment form, your application will be considered. Dickson currently has 794 students enrolled, 424 of these students are in Year 11. The College has capacity to take enrolments out of area.

Q – Can parents go to Class Section Interview?

A -  Yes, absolutely we would encourage this. Interviews are held in-person at feeder schools, and in-person at Dickson College for students who do not attend Campbell, Harrison or Lyneham Schools.

Q – I have a child with a disability can I visit the College, look at the facilities and talk about support programs at Dickson?

A – Yes, please contact the school (by phone or via email – see attached list) and talk to Caitlin Hanby to set up a suitable time.

Q – I live in the College’s PEA but do not attend one of the feeder schools, can I arrange a time to visit the school?

A – Yes, please contact the Principal  to set up a suitable arrangement.

For more information on our college please see our website and most current guide for prospective students 2023 .

Regards

Craig Edwards

Principal

posted on 27 May 2022

NRL School to Work Raiders Jersey and Youth Summit 2022

The School to Work Program (S2W) is an education and employment program that utilises the positive profile of the game of Rugby League to support and encourage young Indigenous Australians to complete their schooling and successfully transition into further education or employment. The NRL School to Work program have worked with our First Nations students at Dickson College for over 5 years now, supporting students through their chosen aspirations and pathways.

This year two DC year 11 students have been chosen to represent the Raiders clubs and ACT NRL S2W program at the National Indigenous Youth Summit. Congratulations to Georgia James and Poppy Chalmers who will be heading off to Sydney later this term for this amazing leadership opportunity. This year we also want to congratulate recent DC graduate, Georgie Jaques, was involved in the creation of the artwork for the Indigenous Round Raiders Jersey.

Well done everyone!

(Pictured - Left to Right) Georgie Jaques, Poppy Charmers, Sebastian Kris,Eli Archer and Georgia James.

DC Alumni Georgie Jaques, with her artwork for the Indigenous Round Raiders Jersey.

posted on 13 May 2022

Dickson College Information Night

Dickson College will be hosting its Information Night online on, Thursday 26 May, 2022 at 6:00pm. This will be a great opportunity to hear from the Principal, key staff, and current students, who can answer the questions you may have about academic subjects, student support, extra-curricular activities and life within our thriving school community.

The night will be hosted on the Webex platform. To ensure a smooth user experience, including access to our promotional videos and virtual tours, please register for the event on the link below:

https://actgov-events.webex.com/actgov-events/j.php?RGID=radd93ce2c38dfe42c6a090853a69d4b5

Students attending Lyneham, Campbell and Harrison Schools will participate in transition visits (including a College tour) later in the year. Any student that resides in our PEA (Priority Enrolment Area) requiring additional assistance to transition to College, should contact the school.

There will be an Information Session for students with a disability immediately after the Principal’s presentation and Q&A. These families are encouraged to contact the College to organise a transition visit as soon as possible after the Information Night.

posted on 09 May 2022

Parent Teacher Evening (Online) – 28 April 2022

Reports have been emailed out to families to identify the progress of each student. The report outlines strengths and areas for development in each academic class based on formative assessment.  

Parents and carers are invited to attend a follow up parent teacher evening (Online) to discuss any areas of development.  

Bookings can be made through the web-based booking portal PTO. Parents and carers will receive login details via an email during the second week of these school holidays. You will receive one log in per household. If you do not receive any of this information, please contact the College.  

Students are encouraged to attend the interviews with parents and carers. If you are unable to attend these interviews, then please feel free to contact the individual teachers to gather more specific information on ways to support further progress.

• Parent Teacher interviews will be held the evening of Thursday 28th April (3.30pm to 7pm) online via Google Meet.

posted on 07 Apr 2022

2023 Enrolment Applications

2023 Enrolment Applications

open Tuesday 26 April 2022.

Application to enrol in an ACT Public School

posted on 04 Mar 2022

Introduction to Dickson College and ACT Senior Secondary System - Thursday 17th Feb at 5 pm

Overview:

Webinar topic:

https://actgov-events.webex.com/actgov-events/j.php?MTID=mc05c13e46a953e2907295ab35bf88761

posted on 10 Feb 2022