Library News
Book Week 2023
Book Week 2023 was a thriving success at EDSC last week.
Students and staff enjoyed a week of events, fun and prizes created around the 2023 Book Week theme of Read, Grow, Inspire.
A highlight of Book Week was the Mystery Reader activity, with some of our amazing staff reading in the schoolyard at lunchtime while students hunted for them.
All students who successfully found the Mystery Readers received a lolly reward and got to enter the second chance draw. Over 1,000 entries were received for the draw!
Tuesday was a blur of colour and creativity with students and staff dressing up as their favourite book characters. Congratulations to the Costume Day prize winners:
- First prize – Alex 11C
- Second prize – Fiona 9J
- Third prize – Sara 7L
- Best dressed staff member – Mr Bennett
Students created beautiful quote cards on seed paper in the Library on Wednesday, while many lined up to take classic pics in our photo booth on Thursday.
Every student who borrowed a book on Friday received a lucky dip of an inspirational quote bookmark and a treat.
All Year 7s attended fantastic talks on Friday by Kate Constable, author of their English text Crow Country. Kate was mobbed after each talk by students keen for her to sign their books.
The Library staff loved celebrating Book Week with our reading community and can’t wait until Book Week in 2024!
Andrea Daniels
Library Coordinator
Book Week prize draw winners
Congratulations to the winners of our Book Week Mystery Readers second chance draw. During Monday lunchtime, Ms B. James randomly selected the winners from all correct Mystery Reader entry forms.The winners are:
- First prize - $40 Big W gift voucher and chocolates: Zayna, 10O
- Second prize - $30 Big W gift voucher and chocolates: Josh, 11F
- Third prize - $20 Big W gift voucher and chocolates: Guang, 10N
Thank you to all students who took part in our Mystery Reader activity, and a massive thank you to our staff Mystery Readers.
Andrea Daniels
Library Coordinator
EDSC Reading Challenge is now closed
Time’s up for entering books in the EDSC Reading Challenge. Well done to all students and staff who entered their books by 30 August.
All students who read 15 or more books should now come to the Library and verify their books if they haven’t already done so.
Students who have verified their 15 books by the end of Term 3 will receive a ticket to our Reading Challenge Pizza Party on Thursday 12 October.
These students will also receive a certificate and EDSC house points.
All prize winners and final reading statistics will be revealed in Term 4, but at last count, EDSC students had read nearly 5,000 books this year!
Congratulations to Jasmyne, 7C who won the final fortnightly $10 canteen voucher prize draw (all students who entered a book into the Reading Challenge were eligible).
We look forward to distributing pizza party tickets to our keen readers soon!
Andrea Daniels
Library Coordinator
2023 Booklist
Parents/Guardians are able to purchase 2023 texts and stationery through the Campion Online Booklist, after their subject selections have been confirmed in Term 4
- Visit www.campion.com.au
- Click ‘Order Here’ and create an account
- Select East Doncaster Secondary College from the drop down list in ‘VICTORIA’ Schools.
- Enter the Code VCFT 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 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 in order for eResources to be accessed
Accelerated VCE Subjects - Year 10 students undertaking Unit 1&2 & Year 11 students undertaking Units 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.
2023 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 $15.95 at the end of my order?
Campion charges a $5.95 processing fee for all orders and orders will also be charged a $10 home delivery fee as due to COVID-19, school delivery and pick-up is unable to take place. However, you may be able to organise order pick-up from Campion by contacting Campion directly.
Andrea Daniels
Library Coordinator