We are all thinking about the impact of the unprecedented global pandemic of COVID-19 and the effect it is having on the lives of our students, families and broader community members. In these challenging times it is important that we check our own behaviours with our personal values. We all have a responsibility to each other and must take positive action to prevent the transmission of the virus. This includes proper handwashing, maintaining social distance, avoiding large gatherings and staying away from school if feeling at all unwell. Ultimately, “Respect” for self and each other is a key value of Don College that can be demonstrated in behaviours to minimise transmission and minimise the impact of our behaviour on others.

A focus on our core business of teaching and learning by students and staff will result in the best possible outcomes for all. Regardless of the developments and possible future interruption to our learning programs, staff at Don College are prepared to offer the best opportunities they can to support students to maintain engagement in their learning programs.

We congratulate our students for the efforts they have made so far and we look forward to further celebration and acknowledgement of their achievements. Please enjoy these articles as a celebration of the achievements of our staff and students already in 2020.

John Thompson
Principal