In Term 4 we have less than 20 teaching days. Attendance is essential. All students need to be in class every lesson to ensure they achieve the best possible results. It is time for students to prioritise the completion of assessment tasks and focus on preparation for any examinations. One key step to creating more time is the reduction of social media use. This might not be a popular option but we live in a world of constant access and individuals need to be disciplined to manage this access appropriately. Most of us love chocolate but we do not consume it all day. Social media needs to be considered in the same vein.

Terms 3 and 4 are particularly exciting at Don College. We see the student progress and products of a year of learning. Our students are extremely creative, imaginative and energetic. Numerous displays, folios, research activities, performances and events will be completed over the next few weeks where students share and celebrate their achievements. Please keep an eye out on our Facebook page if you would like to be a part of any events.

Career and Life Planning is a class where all students spend time researching their futures. We also use this time to consider 2020 course selections for current year 11 students. We encourage all students to invest some time in conversation about future plans with significant others in their lives. This includes parents, carers, employers, teachers, mentors and coaches.

We wish all students a safe and happy holiday. It is important to rest and return to Term 4 re-energised. It is also important to stay in touch with your learning and balance work, rest and play with a bit of review and preparation for end of year assessments.