Library News
Kobe the Wellbeing dog
Kobe the Wellbeing dog gives his ‘paw of approval’ to the library’s latest display on cats and dogs.
EDSC Reading Challenge Pizza Party – Thursday 12 October
More than 170 students celebrated their outstanding reading achievements with pizza at the EDSC Reading Challenge Pizza Party yesterday (Thursday 12 October).
EDSC students read a record-breaking 5,512 books in the 2023 Reading Challenge, while staff read 496, making a grand total of 6,008. This was a huge increase on 2022’s 3329 books read.
188 EDSC students across all year levels completed the Reading Challenge by reading at least 15 books during the year. This was more than double the 88 students who completed the Reading Challenge in 2022.
Mr Shaun Leane, Member of the Victorian Parliament for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region, attended the pizza party and presented a number of students with special awards.
These were:
EDSC Top Reader
Kareem 8I
Top EAL Reader Middle School
Shayan 7B
Top EAL Reader Senior School
Zelda 10G
Top Senior School Reader
Fatima 10L
First Nations Reader - Student who read the most pages of books that are by or about First Nations Australians
Ethan 7F
Manga Master - Student who read the most Graphic Novel or Manga pages
Omar 8I
Fact Finder - Student who read the most Non-Fiction pages
Alvin 7C
Poetry Pro - Student reading the most poetry or verse novel pages
Ying 8C
Book Week CBCA Reader - Random draw of all students who read any two books that have been nominated for CBCA Book of the Year
Azeen 8C
Best Book Review Middle School
Bonnie 9C
Highly Commended: Jenica 9J
Best Book Review Senior School
Katie 11J
Highly Commended: Zelda 10G
Librarians Choice for Effort
Liz ELC
Highly Commended: Niyati 8F, Abtin 8E, Cynthia 8G, Katie 9L
Librarians Choice for Effort – EAL student
Meagan 7H
Random Draw of all students who completed the Reading Challenge
Ayesha 9B
Most Well-Read Staff Member
Jesi Amirah
Well done to all staff and students who took part in this year’s Reading Challenge, and thank you to all staff who supported the pizza party.
We can’t wait to bring the EDSC Reading Challenge back in 2024!
2024 Booklist
Parents/Guardians can purchase 2024 texts and stationery through the Campion Online Booklist,after their subject selections have been confirmed in Term 4.
Visit www.campion.com.au
Click 'Parents order here' and create an account .
- Select 'East Doncaster Secondary College' from the drop-down list in ‘VICTORIA’ Schools
- Enter the Code XTB4 which will give you the list of resources by year levels
- -Select resources needed and follow the online purchasing prompts
Digital bundle & eBook instructions:
PLEASE NOTE: ALL eBooks must be purchased via Campion and are no longer included in the College Parent Payments.
Year 7-9 Digital Bundle and Year 10 Maths
Select the Year 7-9 Digital Bundle or Year 10 eBooks to purchase from the Campion booklist.
After selecting all your other resources, continue to payment and delivery information. Here you must select your student’s name from the list on Campion’s website. Campion will send an email with eBook access instructions. Students will use their school Compass login details.
It is essential that the student's ‘eastdonsc@vic.edu.au’ email is registered for eResources to be accessed. (Year 7 students may not have and ‘eastdonsc email’ at the time of ordering; in this case use a personal email. Year 7 digital bundles will be matched with the student email before the start of the school year.)
Accelerated VCE Subjects – Year 10 students undertaking Unit 1&2 and Year 11 students undertaking Unit 3&4
All Senior School subjects are included in the one booklist ‘Senior School Year 10 & VCE 2023’. To order items for students undertaking accelerated VCE subjects, scroll down until you find the appropriate year level, and then subject. Add the items required to your order.
VCE Edrolo
Some VCE subjects require purchase of Edrolo textbooks through the separate Edrolo website (as noted on the Campion booklist). This website is expected to be open in late November. The school will send out further instructions when you can purchase these eBooks.
2024 Booklist Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Campion?
Campion is a third-party company that EDSC uses to administer our booklist and supply new books to students.
Do I have to buy everything on the list?
You need to buy everything listed for the subjects your student is enrolled in. However, general stationery items such as pens and rulers do not need to be purchased from Campion if you already own these items or can source them elsewhere.
Do I have to buy books through Campion, or can I buy second-hand books elsewhere?
You don’t have to buy the books through Campion. However, there is a risk of buying incorrect editions of textbooks from other parties, as textbooks are revised regularly. If you’d like to buy second-hand books, we recommend buying them through the Sustainable School Shop. This company has been supplied with the EDSC booklist and can help ensure you buy the correct editions. If you buy a second-hand book, you should also check whether you need to purchase a digital code to access any extra online resources required.
Why am I charged $16.95 at the end of my order?
Campion charges a $5.95 processing fee for all orders and orders will also be charged a $11 home delivery fee. However, you may be able to organise order pick-up from Campion by contacting Campion directly.
Andrea Daniels
Library Coordinator