Senior School News

Be Wise Patrick Cronin Foundation Incursion

In February, our Year 10 students took part in an incursion that involved a presentation by the Be Wise Patrick Cronin Foundation.

The Be Wise program has been developed in consultation with teachers, psychologists, researchers, students, and parents to bring a whole of school/community approach to learning important wellbeing lessons. The program covers aspects of the Personal and Social Capability area of the Victorian curriculum, specifically: recognition and expression of emotions, development of resilience, relationships and diversity, and conflict resolution.

On 16 April 2016, Pat Cronin was killed by a single Coward Punch as he went to assist a mate who was being attacked. The Cronin family in partnership with members of the broader community, established the Pat Cronin Foundation in 2016 to prevent Coward Punch attacks and honour Pat.

The Be Wise materials cover Pat’s story, anger and aggression, strategies for violence prevention, and the consequences of violence. The session runs for 90 minutes.

Following the success of the Year 10 incursion, our Year 11 students will undertake the program on Tuesday 18 May and our Year 12 students on Tuesday 25 May. 

We feel that the messages delivered by this program are important for our students to hear and understand.

Please note, the Be Wise Presentation deals with youth violence and a tragic death from violence. Teachers will be ready to help any students who may be upset by this.

For further information, please see the attached Overview for Parents document from the presenters.

If you have any concerns, please contact the College on 9842 2244.

Important Dates: Senior School

Kate Leaumont

Head of Senior School

Year 12 Outdoor Education

Year 12 Outdoor Education were fortunate enough to head to Wilsons Prom over the weekend. 

With recent floods causing damage to the walking paths that were originally planned we were able to visit another fantastic part of Wilsons Promontory. 

The Year 12s looked at Commercialisation, Tourism, Conservation and Primary Industry during their time and the impacts on the outdoor environment. They were also able to undertake Stand Up Paddle Boarding which was fantastic! 

Students enjoyed the wonderful Tidal River and headed upstream to see the changes in the environment. 

Saturday afternoon, students were able to see Lily Pily Gully and the unique rainforest environment that it is! 

Overall students enjoyed a fantastic experience with a great range of learning opportunities for the year ahead! 

Tim Bourke

Year 10 Coordinator

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.

Amy Nettelbeck

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.