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Don College

Year established: 1973
Number of international student places: 30
Local students: 860
Number of teaching staff: 62
Support staff: 23



INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT STAFF:
English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers
International Student Liaison Officer
Student Support teachers, Social Worker, Guidance
Officer, College Doctor, Careers Counsellors, Course
Counsellors, College Chaplain, First Aid staff

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF:
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Indonesian

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT:
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Dedicated support group
Extensive extra-curricular opportunities
Specialist tutorial support

STUDY FACILITIES:
Number of classrooms (general): 60 including
Computer labs: 6
Business area: 3
Humanities area: 10
Maths / Science: 10
Art rooms: 5
Drama and Dance studio: 1
Private study rooms: 3
Photography darkrooms: 2
Science labs: 6
Music rooms: 5 (plus 6 practice rooms)
Wood and Metal Technology facilities: 7
Hospitality and Tourism: 5

GENERAL FACILITIES:
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Book shop
Student common rooms
Performance hall
Gymnasium
Library (which is well supported with computers)
High Performance Sports Training Room
Medical room
Sports facilities – tennis, basketball, cricket, gym work,
badminton, rock climbing wall, running track, walking
track etc

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
Academic extension program and Adventure
Centre of Excellence in Outdoor Education –
including outdoor pursuits such as bushwalking,
snow skiing and water activities.
Business career program
Civics Education program
Sister schools project (for cross-cultural awareness)
Performing Arts program – strong drama, music and
dance programs
Visual Arts program
Don College’s bi-annual College production (music,
dance, drama) is acknowledged state-wide
The Don College Years 11 and 12
Don College, Devonport

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
Don College is located in a beautiful bush setting, close to the Don River and Coles Beach. Students at Don College
can enjoy outdoor activities such as kayaking, surfing, camping and courses in life-saving. The international rowing
centre is nearby at Lake Barrington, as are the city of Devonport’s Olympic swimming pool, basketball, netball, hockey,
cricket and soccer centres. Don College students participate in many local sporting teams.



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