Senior School News
Year 10 to 12
Year 12 Breakfast & Elevate Education “Ace Your Exams” Sessions
On Tuesday 13 September we were happy to be able to celebrate “Life in Landy”, with the return of our traditional Year 12 Breakfast. Students were treated to bacon & eggs, hash browns, fruit & yoghurt and other tasty items, such as the always favourite, pancakes and Nutella sticks.
Despite the early start, there was a great buzz in the air and it was a wonderful way to begin the day. A number of fun awards were handed out which related to “Life in Landy”, including “Messiest Locker”, “Best Sports Equipment Borrower” and “Always Late to Private Study”, to name a few. These “tongue-in-cheek” awards were voted by their peers and prompted cheers and laughter.
A big thank you to our Senior School Admin Assistant Kate Barresi, for her amazing organisational efforts and the Canteen Staff, Jana & Angelo, for their marvelous catering.
The breakfast was followed by an hour long session in small groups with Elevate Education, presenting “Ace Your Exams”. This aims to provide students with a range of strategies to set themselves up to be positive, productive and organised in the lead up to the end of year exams, including tips on how to manage stress and remain balanced.
We wish students all the best for these final weeks of school and look forward to the upcoming events for our Year 12s, such as the Valedictory Dinner and Celebration Day.
Kate Leaumont
Head of Senior School
Year 11 Outdoor Education
Tuesday 13 September was the perfect day for our Year 11 students to go Caving at Britannia Creek Caves in Warburton.
Students were looking at a range of perceptions of the land and how activities such as caving can help us develop an understanding of the outdoor environment.
A range of caves were explored with Glow Worms, dark rooms and tight squeezes among the amazing things experienced in the caves.
Following the caves, students ventured to the Britannia Creek Falls and were able to see the natural wonders of our local area with crystal clear waters and evidence of our historical uses of the area!
A great day out by all and great to see our students challenging themselves in the great outdoors.
Tim Bourke
Year 10 Coordinator
Child Safety and Wellbeing at East Doncaster Secondary College: information for families and the school community
The Victorian Government has announced new Child Safe Standards to further strengthen child safety across organisations, including schools. The new standards recognise the critical importance of families and the broader school community in maintaining and promoting child safety and wellbeing.
East Doncaster Secondary College has reviewed and updated our child safety policies and procedures to ensure they meet the requirements of the new standards. These are available to view on our school’s website, on a Compass News Feed, at the school’s Reception.
We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to child safety and wellbeing and welcome feedback from families and members of our school community on ways we can further strengthen our child safety policies, procedures and practices.
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please contact the Principal, John Roberts or Assistant Principal, Cameron Campbell.
https://www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au/our_school/child-safety-standards
2022 Courtyard Tales - College Magazine - Place your order now
Don't miss out - orders closing soon !
East Doncaster Secondary College annually publishes a College magazine called Courtyard Tales. Complied by a dedicated team of teachers and students, it is a celebration of the events that have occurred in 2022. With photos from camps, College events, house and student led activities as well as a page for autographs at the back, the College magazine makes a great keepsake.
The College Magazine is now available to pre-order through the event on Compass for $26.50.
Please note that the College Magazine was not included in the 2022 Parent Payments this year. The only way to purchase one is by pre-purchasing one before the due date. Orders will only be placed for those who have purchased.
Order before 27 October 2022.
Eileen Nguyen
College Magazine Coordinator
Student Medical Expenses
Parents/carers are reminded that they are liable for all medical expenses incurred as a result of a student’s injury or medical need, including transport costs such as ambulance costs (this may include an air ambulance should that be considered necessary).
Parents/carers are responsible for any medical expenses (including ambulance costs) incurred if their child is injured or requires medical treatment or an ambulance while at school or participating in a school activity.
Parents/carers may not be called if an ambulance is required, until after an ambulance is called, depending on the situation. The College staff will use their judgment as to what action to take in cases of a student’s accident or sudden illness.
We encourage parents/carers to have up-to-date ambulance cover and medical insurance.
Damage to Students’ Personal Items/Property
Parents/guardians are reminded that any personal item/property that is brought to school by a student is the responsibility of the student and is not the responsibility of the school and is not covered by school insurance. Refer to Personal Possessions Of Students Policy in the EDSC Policy handbook on the College website. Students are responsible for personal items/property they bring to school. Neither the Department nor the school is responsible if any student’s personal item/property is lost, stolen or damaged.
Privacy and Data at East Doncaster Secondary College
East Doncaster Secondary College uses several digital platforms to support your child’s education, such as Compass, Google Drive, Office 365, Edapt, Oliver Library Management System. The College has an Information Security Policy and complies with the Department of Education and Training Privacy Policy. The attached documents provide further information about these services, privacy and how data is managed.Privacy information for these platforms can be viewed here:
1 to 1 Digital Learning Program 2022
In 2022 we will continue with our whole school 1 to 1 Digital Learning Program for all students.
The purchase of these devices is crucial to the learning program as students will access eBooks rather than an extensive number of expensive textbooks.
Details of the 1 to 1 Digital Learning Program for all students and important information regarding suitable devices are detailed in the attached policy.
**Please note that the JB Hi Fi Solutions portal is no longer open for the sale of devices. This service is not available for 2022 purchases.
Student Compass ID/Library/PTV Cards
Please remind all students that they must carry their Student Compass ID/Library/PTV Cards with them at all times.
ALL students must sign in/out with their card at the General Office when they are arriving late or leaving early for any reason. A reminder that Year 12 students are required to sign in/out at The John Landy Centre Compass Kiosk.
The cards are also used for any student photocopying that is done at school. The EDSC Student Compass ID/Library/PTV is also the student PTV (Public Transport Victoria) cards. They are required to carry this card as student identification while travelling on public transport.
If a student loses their card, parents/guardians are able to re-order a replacement card via the Compass parent portal.
