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Dimboola Memorial Secondary College

Dimboola Memorial Secondary College

Dimboola Memorial Secondary College

Welcome to our Online Prospectus

Please take some time to look through the information below and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries.

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Dimboola Memorial Secondary College was proclaimed in 1921 and moved into the purpose-built Soldiers' Memorial Hall on our 'hilltop' site overlooking the town of Dimboola in 1924. We have been proudly educating our district's young people in the memory of our war fallen for the century since.

DMSC is a traditional secondary college in its curriculum design but prides itself on its broad senior offerings including VCE and VM/VET pathways.

Everything we do at DMSC is designed to deliver ever improving learning experiences and outcomes that will enable all students to leave DMSC with the skills, knowledge, behaviours and values that drive quality life experiences.

 
 

School Values


Respect

Excellence

Honesty

Care

Freedom

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Subject Offerings

Year 7 students study a set of core subjects for the whole year and a set of other subjects for two terms each. There are opportunities to pursue further study in the half year subjects in future years.

Full Year Subjects

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Humanities
  • PE and Health
  • German

Half Year Subjects

  • STEM
  • Woodwork
  • Art/VCD
  • Study Skills
  • Food Technology
  • Information Technology
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VCE Results

We have outstanding VCE results with DMSC being the top Wimmera school from for the last five years (2017 to 2021) for the all-subject median score.

 
 
 
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Homework

Students in Year 7 are expected to complete regular homework, including weekly reading, spelling, academic vocabulary and numeracy.

Occasional homework is given in other subjects too.

 
 

SMART Sessions

SMART Sessions are held for an hour every Tuesday and Thursday after school in the library.

They are a great opportunity to catch up on homework or get ahead, with teachers available for with extra tuition and support.

 
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Individual Education Plans

We pride ourselves on working closely with each and every student to ensure the best possible learning outcomes.

All students in Years 7 to 10 have an Individual Education Plan and all year levels have a Career Action Plan (CAP) to assist with their education pathway.

 
 

Extra Curricular

A wide range of extra-curricular acivities are available to our students, including:

  • Music lessons
  • Sport
  • Clubs
  • German Exchange
  • Lunchtime Activities
  • Hands on Learning

Some of these are expanded upon below.

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Music Program

Students are able to take advantage of lessons in the following aspects of music:

  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Drums
  • Woodwind Instruments
 
 

Sport

Students are exposed to many different sports through our Physical Education program, and are able to compete at local, regional and state level, including in:

  • Football
  • Netball
  • Soccer
  • Hockey
  • Cricket
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Track & Field
  • Swimming
  • Cross Country
  • Basketball
  • Badminton
  • Golf
  • Table Tennis
 
 
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German Exchange

Students studying German in middle- and senior-school are encouraged to take advantage of scholarship and exchange oppurtunities, including a ten-week exchange program.

 
 

Pathway Options

From Year 10, students have the option to pursue a range of different pathways.

VCE VM and VPC

Victorian Certificate of Education

The VCE Vocational Major (VM) is a senior secondary qualification that enables successful transitions into apprenticeships, traineeships, further education and training, or employment.

The Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) is not a senior secondary qualification, but can be a pathway to the VCE, VET or employment.

VET

Vocational Education and Training

VET subjects give you the chance to combine job-focused training with your VCE or Vocational Major studies and marks from VET courses can count towards these pathways.

 
 

Hands on Learning

Our Hands on Learning program provides students with the opportunity to develop skills outside the classroom.

Previous projects by our Hands on Learning students include:

  • Making a bus for the kindergarten playground
  • The Fred Lord Memorial Garden at the Dimboola Police Station
  • Gardening around our school grounds
  • Cooking, a Masterchef competition, and more
 
 
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Facilities

We have well-resourced general purpose and specialist teaching and learning spaces.

  • Science and Language Centre
    • Environmental Science Room
    • Physics and Chemistry Equipment
    • Multipurpose Classrooms

  • Health & Fitness Centre
    • Community Gym
    • Multipurpose Rooms
    • Hockey Pitch with Tennis Courts
  • Memorial Building
    • Original School, 1920s
    • Town War Memorial
    • Library and Study Centre

  • Technology Wing (Metalwork and Woodwork)

  • Hospitality Centre

  • Sports Stadium
 
 
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Pastoral Care

Students are well supported throughout their time at DMSC.

  • Mentor Groups
  • Year Level Coordinators
  • Wellbeing Coordinator
  • MATES Mentoring Program
 
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Year 7 Camp

A highlight of the year for our Year 7 class is the school camp, which in 2020 was to Campaspe Downs in central Victoria. The camp provides a great chance for students to try new things and, being early in the school year, to get to know there classmates better outside the classroom.

 
 
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Memorial School

We are proud of our status as a memorial school and we ensure that our students leave with an appreciation of our nation's history. Each year, we hold a number of remembrance events:

  • School Anzac Service, in conjunction with Dimboola's two primary schools
  • Host the town Anzac Day services, including Dawn Service, Breakfast, March and Morning Service
  • School Remembrance Day Service, in the forecourt of the Memorial Building
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Student Management

We have high expectations of our students and exercise a "firm but fair" approach.

We pride ourselves on communicating well with students and parents, including with SMS notifications to parents and carers.

 
 

Buses

Buses are available from Horsham and surrounding districts around Dimboola:

  • Jeparit
  • Kiata and Gerang Gerung
  • Katyil and Wallup
  • Pimpinio
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What to do now...

Tours are available - please call us on 5389 1460 to find out more.

Transition days will take place in November and December this year. We will update our website and Facebook page when these dates are confirmed.

 
 

Get in touch

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Jess Fell, our Transition and Year 7 Coordinator.

Dimboola Memorial Secondary College

Jess Fell
Transition and Year 7 Coordinator

phone 5389 1460
email dimboola.memorial.sc@education.vic.gov.auClick here to email

 
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