Dear Parents and caregivers,
I am writing to you during the school holidays to let you know about the arrangements for our school for Term 2 and what it will mean for you and your children. These are unprecedented times and therefore, we will need to do some things differently in schools over the coming weeks, to maintain learning and to keep your children and our staff safe. I understand this may be an uncertain and difficult period for you and your family. That is why the State Government has given parents a choice about whether their children return to school for face-to-face teaching or learn from home. It is a personal decision influenced by each family’s circumstances. To assist with your decision making, please note the following:
The State Government is providing $43 million in additional funding to expand school cleaning, in line with the health advice. Cleaners will work throughout the day to ensure all high-use areas, such as benchtops, desks, doorknobs, taps and hand rails, are regularly cleaned and surfaces disinfected. Our playgrounds will be open and play equipment will be cleaned before school and after each break. We will provide further information on how our school will manage this situation, ahead of school beginning on Wednesday 29 April. These arrangements will be in place and reviewed ahead of Week 4 commencing 18 May. As always, State Government decisions will be based on the best health advice. We want all families and children to feel supported and informed during this time. I thank you for your partnership as we navigate this together. Kind regards, Wayne Austin Principal Dear Parents and caregivers
Firstly, can I thank you all for your support during this incredibly challenging period. The Coronavirus pandemic has challenged us all in ways we couldn’t have imagined. We have all had to make a range of decisions that has impacted the way we live regarding work and home. The following information is a guide to how Dianella Secondary College will operate during term 2 until further notice. On-line Learning Over the past 2 weeks we have been busy contacting all families seeking information surrounding their ability to have students study on-line. Teachers have been busy uploading work packages and associated resources to connect. If there are changes to your on-line availability, please let the school know and a hard copy of work can be posted. Alternatively, if you no longer require hard copies, please let us know. Hard Copy Work packages Receiving Hard copy work packages will be sent out via mail to minimize face to face contact. A list of students who require these work packages has been compiled and will be mailed to you. Each work package will have a combination of assignments and assessments with expected return dates included. Returning completed work All completed work can be dropped off at Administration between 8.30am and 3.15pm. Large tubs for individual year groups will be sitting in the foyer, you simply need to place the work in the appropriate year level container. Please ensure that all completed work is clearly labeled with the name of the student, their class and year group. There is no need to hand the work to a teacher, all work will be passed to them. What does term 2 look like? Term 2 will be the same as the final week of term 1. As a school we recognize that there may be some students who have parents who are essential workers who need to send their child to school. This also applies to children who are considered vulnerable. It is important that students access the remote learning program where possible in order to minimize direct contact with other students and staff. As a community we need to remain vigilant and committed in reducing the spread of Covid-19. Sending students to school because they want to be with their friends is not acceptable. Students who do attend school will be supervised only and will access their work on-line. I would like to send you all my well wishes and positive thoughts as we enter term 2. I will continue to update you all as new information arises. If you do have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email the school. If you require technical support, Ryan Demarteau, our IT Technician is available to lend a hand. Yours sincerely, Wayne Austin Principal Thank you to all concerned who have helped Dianella Secondary College navigate our way through the most testing of times.
Our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, have been working tirelessly to prepare for term 2 which will move to an online platform. For those students who cannot access the internet, hard copied packages are being prepared. No student will be disadvantaged. As you would now be aware the Premier and Minister for Education announced changes to the school term, meaning students should remain at home from 6th April and only attend school if they cannot be supervised at home. It is critical that students remain at home where possible and adhere to the strict social isolation rules. Students attending school for social purposes must be strongly discouraged by parents and care-givers. During this time, you can help support your child by:
I will continue to communicate with you in the coming weeks via SMS, our web page or Facebook as we prepare for any further changes to our learning delivery. Please continue to communicate with the school via phone or email where possible. I would like to thank you all for your support and patience. Regards, Wayne Austin Principal Today the Education Minister, Sue Ellery, in partnership with the Department of Education, has announced that schools will remain open till the end of term one.
From Monday 30th March to 3rd April, children who attend school will be taught as normal. From 6th April to the end of term, students who attend school will be supervised only, no formal teaching will occur. The Government recognises there will still be families who need to send their children to school during this period. These may include:
During the final week leading to the school holiday period, Dianella Secondary College staff will be preparing online learning programs and resources for term 2. Connect, Webex, an online conferencing platform, Office 365, which provides access to a range of Office tools and TV4Education will form the basis of our teaching. Of course those families without internet access will be catered for through hard copied material. I can assure you no DSC student will be disadvantaged during this unique time. I will continue to update you as information comes to hand. This will include information to those students in years 11 and 12 and what this means for them. Again I can assure you that no student will be disadvantaged as a result. Again can I thank all parents and care-givers during this time. I am incredibly grateful for the support I have received from our amazing community. I will continue to provide the latest information as it comes to hand. Regards, Wayne Austin Principal Dianella Secondary College To say we are living in extraordinary times would be an understatement. The impact of Covid-19 has been far reaching and extremely challenging for our entire community. As a school we are doing our very best to remain calm, while minimising the risk to both staff and students.
At this stage schools are to remain open, however if you decide to keep your child home, there is no penalty attached. Simply contact the school to let us know. Dianella Secondary College will continue to provide the latest information available via email, Facebook and phone. For this to happen it is important that we have your current contact details. Please update accordingly. I realise many students and parents will be feeling anxious and concerned in regards to the impact this will have on student learning. For students in years 11 and 12, this is particularly challenging. The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (the Authority) Board continues to monitor the impact of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) and will be providing ongoing advice for schools as the situation evolves. We will share this with you as it comes to hand. However, be rest assured, that no student will be disadvantaged and all efforts will be made to navigate students successfully through the obtainment of their Western Australian Certificate of Education. (WACE) Unfortunately, due to the large number of student absences, home packages of learning are not available at this time. Teachers are still required to deliver in class learning, it is impossible to do both. In the meantime, students can access the Education Department’s Learning at Home Resources via our website. For those students in years 7 – 9 additional literacy resources are available through Education Perfect (link via school website). Additionally, all students should check Connect class resources. I also encourage your child to read a variety of both fiction and non-fiction material. I am aware that these challenging times has the potential to affect our mental health and well-being. As a result, we have created a link to a variety of resources and support networks for you to access. If you have genuine concerns for your child’s welfare, please call your local health practitioner or the relevant helpline. May I thank you all for your patience and understanding in incredibly trying and unprecedented times. I will continue to provide relevant updates as they come to hand. In the meantime, please be safe, look after yourself and your loved ones. Regards, Wayne Austin Principal Dianella Secondary College Dear Parents and Caregivers,
As you would be aware, the situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to create a number of challenges for our school and the community. Like all schools, our main aim is to keep staff and students safe. From today, the Australian Government has announced that all organised and non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people will be cancelled. At this stage there is no plans to close schools. However, I have made the decision to cancel a number of school events as a precaution. This Wednesday’s parent afternoon will be cancelled. Teachers will call those parents if they have concerns regarding your child’s progress. Of course, you can call the teacher if you too have concerns. At this stage all non-essential events scheduled for term 1 and 2 will be either postponed or cancelled. As a school I ask that you exercise all normal precautions set by the WA Health Department.
Thank you for your support. As a school, we will continue to provide you with the latest information and communicate any new updates as events unfold. Wayne Austin Principal Dianella Secondary College 16 March 2020 UPDATE AS OF 16/03/2020
Due to current circumstances surrounding the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), this Wednesday’s Parent Information Afternoon will not be going ahead as planned. We apologise for the inconvenience and are doing our best to respond as events unfold. Your children’s education is important to us! Teachers will be contacting parents if there are any concerns regarding your child’s progress. Alternatively, you can get in touch with the school and we will make arrangements for the teacher to get in touch with you. Thank you for your continued support in the matter. ----------------------------- Are you interested in the progress of your son or daughter or have any concerns? Then book an appointment with one of our teachers via our online booking system and come and speak to us. Our Parent Interview Afternoon will be held on Wednesday 18th March at the Dianella Secondary College gymnasium, from 3:30pm - 6:00pm. It is a unique opportunity for you to come and see the school, as well as engage with our teachers and stay informed on your child's progress across each subject area. Book now as spaces are limited! Visit the link below: https://www.schoolinterviews.com.au/code?code=2a3qw Need an interpreter? Not a problem, you can book one through the system. Simply select which language is preferred when making your booking. If in case it is not listed, simply email moe.aung@education.wa.edu.au and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Some students in Years 10, 11 and 12 are about to sit the OLNA. You may have heard about it, but are not sure what it means for your child.
OLNA stands for the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment. In order to demonstrate the required literacy and numeracy standards for the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), some students are expected to sit this assessment. The School Curriculum and Standards Authority (Authority) awards the WACE at the end of Year 12 to students who have met all the requirements. You can find more about the requirements on the Authority website at www.scsa.wa.edu.au under Years 11 and 12 > The WACE > WACE Requirements. Congratulations to the team of outstanding athletics that attended the Interschool Athletics on Thursday. The Dianella team was almost unbeatable on the track and also performed well in the jumps and throws. Dianella Secondary College finished the day in first place on 1721 points, a whopping 126 points higher than the second place getters! Congratulations to our three individual champions, Year 8 Boys - Sarsan Ahmed, Year 9 Boys - Pacifique and Year 10 Girls - Briana Leary! Arguably the talk of the day was Year 9 student, Pacifique's, 11.21 second lightning run in the 100m, the fastest time of the day! Dianella will subsequently move up a division for next year. A great effort by all the students involved. For a full list of results click on the button below. Scroll down for photos and videos from the day.
Year 9 Boys relay - 1st place in 11.21sThe view from the Hillarys Yacht Club was breathtaking, and the perfect venue for Dianella Secondary College’s Year 12 Presentation Evening on Wednesday evening. The Year 12 cohort arrived dressed in their finest, donning their gowns and sashes before taking their seats for the official ceremony in front of their proud families. Subject Awards along with School and Community Awards were presented followed by the official Presentation of Folders. Congratulations to all our award winners and to the “Class of 2019”…YOU DID IT!!! COURSE AWARDS 2019 – YEAR 12 STUDENTS THE ARTS Design Photography-General WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION Drama: ATAR WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION Drama: General WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION Visual Arts: General SOFIA TESTA Certificate II in Dance THU TAM TRUONG Certificate ll in Music DIAMOND GREEN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Outdoor Education: General CHLOE LOCK Physical Education Studies: General ALI AL AAMMOUD Certificate ll in Sport and Coaching EH KAW MU HTOO ENGLISH English: ATAR ALI AL AAMMOUD English: EALD ATAR SOFIA TESTA English: General STEVEN TRANG English: EALD General WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Business Management and Enterprise: General BOJAN RISTESKI Career and Enterprise: General STEVEN TRANG Geography: ATAR GAYLE RENZ GARCIA MATHEMATICS Mathematics Essential: General MARIAM ELGAMMAL Mathematics Applications: ATAR GAYLE RENZ GARCIA Mathematics Methods: ATAR DAMIEN BOCOS Mathematics Specialist: ATAR (NNEI) WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION SCIENCE Biology: ATAR GAYLE RENZ GARCIA Chemistry: ATAR DAMIEN BOCOS Integrated Science: General THU TAM TRUONG Physics: ATAR WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION Psychology: ATAR ALI AL AAMMOUD IMAN REHMAN TECHNOLOGY AND ENTERPRISE Food Science and Technology: General CHLOE LOCK Materials Design and Technology – Wood: General JULIAN LOO Materials Design and Technology – Textiles: General THU TAM TRUONG Certificate ll in Automotive (NNEI) WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION Certificate ll in Building and Construction (NNEI) WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION Certificate ll in Business FELICITY Certificate II in Information Technology STEVEN TRANG Certificate II in Engineering Pathways WINNER NOT FOR PUBLICATION BOJAN RISTESKI Certificate ll in Hospitality – Kitchen Operations CHLOE LOCK SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY AWARDS Elizabeth/Albert Watson Art Award JULIAN LOO Sports Star Award JULIAN LOO Excellence in Vocational Education and Training Award BERNALYN ABADEJOS VET Industry Award DAVID North Metropolitan Education Region Commitment to Excellence Award HELEN LY Caltex Best All Rounder Award CHLOE LOCK Citizenship Award FELICITY Excellence in General Studies Award CHLOE LOCK Lyndy Wiese Humanities Award JUSTINE Stan Perron Award ALI AL AAMMOUD Long Tan Award STEVEN TRANG Dux of Dianella Secondary College Award DAMIEN BOCOS |
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