Middle School News

Well the big ticket item this term so far has been the Middle School ANZAC assembly and of course this weeks first round of City Experience for Year 9s.

The ANZAC assembly was conducted in a most respectful and commemorative manner. It makes me proud to see the way the students listened to all the speeches and the way they honoured those who fought and died, through the respect they demonstrated throughout. Thank you to our Middle School Leadership Team, Shaun, Haim, Vrinda and Abhishek. Once again these students have demonstrated the strong leadership qualities that EDSC students possess by organising and running this sacred annual event. Thank you and well done to all involved.

City Experience: This last week the majority of students from 9A – E have been participating in many different tours and activities in the CBD. The learning from these activities is valuable, however, the skills that students learn, especially problem solving skills, whilst navigating themselves in their groups to each activity is invaluable. This is definitely one of the highlights of the year for all Year 9 students who attend, made even more special this year by the fact that this event was cancelled this time last year.

A number of different activities that students have participated in this year include, the amazing race, visit to Parliament House, a tour of the Shrine of Remembrance, Sea Life Aquarium, Queen Vic Market the MCG and some cultural tours. In all instances students have been respectful towards each other, staff and tour guides and the reputation of the College has been upheld to the highest of standards. I would also like to thank the weather for putting on a show, especially considering the groups have met outside in the mornings. It has just been perfect so far as you can see by some of the photos.

I look forward to Week 5 when the rest of the Year 9 cohort begins their CBD experience. I hope that both the weather and the students behaviour meet the same lofty standards as the first group.

Justin Bond

Head of Middle School

2021 NAPLAN Testing

All students in Years 7 and 9 will soon be completing the NAPLAN tests in the areas of reading, writing and numeracy. Tests will be conducted on the mornings of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11 - 13 May.  Over time, the NAPLAN tests provide parents, teachers and the school with a rich source of information on how students are progressing in literacy and numeracy as they advance through their schooling. Individual student results will be provided to parents and students later in the year. 

Students are asked to make sure that they arrive punctually for each of the test sessions.  They are required to bring a sharpened 2B or HB pencil, an eraser and a sharpener to each test.  On Tuesday, they can also bring either a blue or black pen for the Writing Test while on Thursday they should bring a calculator for the first numeracy test.

The testing schedule is:

Further information can be found in the brochure to parents provided below.

Karen Boyle

Assistant Principal- Teaching and Learning

Breakfast Club

Every Tuesday morning in The John Landy Centre, there will be free food for ALL students. 

Foodbank Victoria are providing nutritious food items for students to eat before they start their day. There will be cereal, fruit, toast, baked beans & spaghetti, fruit cups and muesli – no need to order, just rock up.

Student Lunches

Just a reminder to parents that we are unable to deliver lunches to students during school time.  If your child has forgotten lunch, it can be left at the General Office but it is the student’s responsibility to come and collect it. 

Hot food is not suitable to be left at the office.  PLEASE NOTE:- Take-away food is not allowed during school hours.

Under no circumstances are students to be ordering take-away food to be delivered to the College.

College Charges 2021

East Doncaster Secondary College Council would like to thank you for your support of the College as we endeavour to provide the best possible education for your child.

In order to provide quality programs and a comfortable and efficient learning environment for our students, the College relies on strong support from the College community. The College Charges are designed to supplement the Government’s allocation to schools to provide materials and services. These charges enable us to enrich and extend the learning experiences of our students in each subject. Please find attached the explanatory Parent Payments Parent Letter and Parent Payment Policy. 2021 College Charges are now available for parents to pay on Compass. 

Please note that there is no additional charge incurred if paying online via Compass.

For further information regarding our Parent Payments Policy, please refer to the attached documents.

1 to 1 Digital Learning Program 2021

In 2021 we will continue with our whole school 1 to 1 Digital Learning Program for all students.

Our Year 7 and 10 students will be required to purchase a laptop, Year 8, 9, 11 and 12 students will continue with their laptop from 2020.  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.

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.