Senior School News

Legal Studies Court Excursion

The Legal Studies excursion was excellent, it gave us the unique opportunity to observe the Victorian court system in action, from the Magistrates’ Court right through to the Court of Appeal. Seeing how justice is carried out in real time added a whole new dimension to our learning. It helped us connect what we’ve studied in class to real-world legal processes, making legal studies even more engaging. 

Mahdi - 12J

The excursion to the courts was a truly memorable experience, that I feel lucky enough to be able to attend in my last year of high school. Not only was I given the opportunity to ask questions directly to Justice Karin Emerton regarding her job, but I was also able to witness a trial taking place about a murder. 

I found the experience immensely beneficial as it provided me with valuable insight into the responsibilities adopted by the various parties and the processes undertaken, such as the accused being cross-examined by the prosecution. Throughout the thrilling day, I was able to apply the knowledge I had learnt throughout the year into a real courtroom setting, which was much more fun and interactive than a typical legal class! 

Zoe - 12G

Student Attendance / Absence Reminder

The school must be informed of ALL absences, whether it be illness, appointments, holidays or any other reason. You can do this via the following options.

• The easiest way, is to login to Compass with your Parent Login and add submit an 'Attendance Note' for the time of absence
• Calling the Absence Line BEFORE 8:30am on the day of the absence. Phone: 9842 2244 (dial option 1) 
• Sending a note with the student for early departures. Teachers will not allow students out of class without a note or an approval on Compass
• Fill in a ‘Student Absence Notification’ form for any extended length of absence including holidays, overseas travel etc. (The College must have any extended leave submitted in writing) 

If you have any attendance concerns or questions regarding an SMS message you have received, please call the College absence line and leave a message with your child’s details and we will follow up your enquiry. Please do not reply to the SMS as this service is not available. 

Please remind your child/ren that they must sign out at the Senior School (Years 10,11,12) Compass Kiosk machines if they arrive late to school or have to leave early.

Mandi Pigdon

Attendance Officer

Student Lunches

Just a reminder to parents that we are unable to deliver lunches to students during school time.  It is the student’s responsibility to come and collect their lunch if it has been dropped off at Reception. Hot food is not suitable to be left at Reception.

PLEASE NOTE: Take-away food is not allowed at the College during school hours.  Under no circumstances are students to be ordering take-away food to be delivered to the College.

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 and out with their card at The John Landy Centre (Senior School Building)when they are arriving late or leaving early for any reason. 

The cards are also used for any student photocopying that is done at school. The EDSC Student Compass ID/Library card can be used as ID for student PTV (Public Transport Victoria) travel. 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.