Dear Parent/Guardian

Every lesson matters and staying on top of study is essential for success.

Each lesson builds on the content of previous lessons, and missing a class can create gaps in student understanding and reduce confidence. Consistent attendance helps students understand complex concepts, learn new skills, participate in discussions, engage with other students and achieve to their potential.

We understand that students might miss some lessons for unavoidable reasons. Please contact the college to explain all absences and encourage students to be proactive in keeping in touch with their teachers.

Staying up to date builds confidence and reduces the stress of tight deadlines. Studying under pressure can reduce effectiveness.

 We encourage students to make sure they consult with their teachers and ask questions to help their understandings. Student questions can assist in guiding the work of our teachers.

 Commitment to regular and consistent study now builds a solid base for success at the end of year. We celebrate the success of all students and we look forward to working together in 2025 to help all students achieve their goals.

Yours sincerely,

John Thompson

Front row (L-R) Seth Hinds, Tait O’Neill, Chad McPherson, Will Sorenson

Back row (L-R) Ty Withers, Kallan Harris, Bailey Sutcliffe, Campbell Jones

In December 2024 our Don Donkeys played in the Australian School Championships on the Gold Coast. The Footlocker Australian School Championships (ASC) is the pinnacle event for school basketball in Australia that sees secondary schools from around Australia travel and compete in a week-long event.  What a wonderful experience for our students who gave their all while representing Don College interstate.  The results didn’t always go our way, but this tournament was about more than wins and losses. We may have shifted perceptions with how our Donkeys went about it and competed—mixing grit, hustle, and smiles—and brought the FUN back to an event that can sometimes feel a little too serious.

To our local community, you’ve helped make the Don Donkeys the talk of Australian basketball (at least for a week anyway) …. Thank you for being the backbone of our success, our fun, and our unshakable Donkey spirit!

A big thank you to our sponsors: Brad McDonald and Savu Saunas, White Hawk Apparel, The Cove Tasmania, The Penguin Pharmacy, The Devonport Country Club and Muscle Up Gym, Basketball Tasmania and Mike Gaffney MLC.

Congratulations Leah (aka Cat Crusader #6)

Leah has been playing Roller Derby with Cradle Coast Junior Rollers since 2018 and she has played for Team Lutruwita, Tassie’s state team for a couple of years.

During October last year, Leah flew to Sydney to try out for Team Australia Junior Roller Team and was successful in gaining a position in the female team!

 The World Cup is in Brisbane from 25 to 27 July this year.

Fantastic achievement Leah!

Don College would like to welcome Magdalena who will be at Don for Term One and Jannik, until the end of Term Two. Both students are from Germany and are experiencing our Tasmanian way of life and settling into a routine at Don College. We wish them both a great stay during their time here.