Senior School News

Year 10 University Experience Day 

The Year 10 University Experience Day is on Thursday 26 June (Week 10 Term 2) at Deakin University. 

All Year 10 students are expected to attend. Please ensure consent and payment has been made via Compass before the due date Thursday 19 June.

This is a great opportunity prior to Course Counselling for 2026, for students to spend time at a university campus, gain some insight into what university life is like, gain information about applying for university and how the pathway options at EDSC relate to future university study. 

The schedule for the day will be as follows:

• 8:55am - Students to meet at the middle courtyard to have their name marked off in their Home Groups and then get onto buses to go to Deakin University.
• At Deakin, students will have a university tour, a pathway area university workshop, time for lunch and a chance to explore the campus as well as some EDSC senior school presentations
• 2:00pm - Students will reconvene @ Deakin to get back onto the buses and return to the College for dismissal @ approximately 3pm

Upcoming Senior School Events 

Kate Leaumont

Assistant Principal Senior School

A Night to Remember: The Year 11 Formal

The Year 11 Formal was an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, music, and memories that will last a lifetime. Held at the Vogue Ballroom, the night brought together students dressed in their finest attire, excited to celebrate the (almost) halfway mark of their high school journey in Year 11.

The venue was beautifully decorated, with a dance floor that quickly became the centre of attention. Students arrived in style, posed for photos and enjoyed a delicious sit-down entree, dinner, and dessert before the DJ kicked off the dancing.

From slow dances to energetic group singalongs, the vibe was electric. Friends bonded over shared memories, teachers joined the dance floor, and everyone left with a smile. It was a perfect break from study stress and a reminder of the importance of celebrating together.

The Year 11 Formal was more than just a school event - it was a milestone. Here's to more memories in Year 11!

Malak, Isabel, Harris, Rudrani, Salma and Kevin

Year 11 Captains

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 Middle School (Years 7,8,9) or 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.