Middle School News
Year 7 to 9
It has been a long term, 10 weeks, but it has been a rewarding one. We started with Year 7s on their very first day of Secondary school and they finish the term off celebrating those who demonstrated the College Values throughout this term. For Year 7 students they participated in their term ending Values Assembly on Tuesday 5 March during the Positive Futures timeslot. Students were introduced to their Class Captains for 2022 at the Values Assembly and Ms Maddison Sill also presented for the Wellbeing Team on the issues around Social Media usage and Cyberbullying. An outstanding performance from Avneesh opened the event. Congratulations to all award winners and the many others who were nominated. All award winners can be viewed via the attachment.
Year 7
Year 7 Class Captains were selected and announced. They will represent their classes, be called upon for certain roles within the class and exhibit school values throughout their interactions with their peers and teachers. List of Class Captains below photo.
Year 7 Class Captains
7A Nikka A
7A Gunvansh Y
7B Omar E
7B Eleni G
7C Jake P
7C Azeen S
7D Malak M
7D Zeiad W
7E Emily S
7E Caitlyn V
7F Akshaya V
7F Ann Z
7G Cynthia C
7G Shilo P
7H Bani J
7H Peter Z
7I Siena S
7I Aiden K
7J Mehrbod H
7J Aeryn K
7K Mikayla T
7K Ayaan S
7L Emma C
7L Rhylan T
Year 8
Year 8 too had their Values Assembly to conclude Term 1 2022 on Friday 8 March, finishing off the term with some more positive news about students demonstrating the College Values. Students also performed at the opening of this event, congratulations to the Year 8 Strings group consisting of Atiye , Jolin, Bonnie, Lola (Viola) for their fantastic performance. Award winners can be viewed below.
Year 9 will also hold a Values Assembly straight after next terms ANZAC Assembly. Added to this, on the Friday, City Experience (Group 1 Students) will be briefed on the upcoming week of exciting activities as well as their responsibilities and our expectations of them throughout the week. City Experience is one of the highlights of EDSC Middle School students and we are thrilled that this event can run this year.
Year 7 and Year 8 Value Awards Term 1 2022
CURIOSITY
7J - Danni T
7C - Maryam A
8B - Grace C
EXCELLENCE
7E - Finn S
7C - Issac C
8B - Megan A
8F - Saachi P
8F - Attila K
FAIRNESS
7F - Akshaya V
7I - Tristan G
8L - Katie B
RESPECT
7J - Nikka O
7L - Rhylan T
8A - Gilbert N
RESILIENCE
7K - Leo Z
7G - Oscar L
8H - Leonardo F
TEAMWORK
7E - Divya J
7G - Shilo P
8C - Harris M
8L - Salma G
CARE AND COMPASSION
7H - Artin H
7C - Azeen S
8B - Matteo K
Justin Bond
Head of Middle School
EDSC College Magazine: Courtyard Tales 2022
East Doncaster Secondary College annually publishes a college magazine called Courtyard Tales. Complied by a dedicated team of teachers and students, it is a celebration of the events that have occurred in 2022. With photos from camps, College events, house and student led activities as well as a page for autographs at the back, the College magazine makes a great keepsake.
An event will be posted on Compass early Term 2 to pre-order your copy.
Eileen Nguyen
College Magazine Coordinator
Student Medical Expenses
Parents/carers are reminded that they are liable for all medical expenses incurred as a result of a student’s injury or medical need, including transport costs such as ambulance costs (this may include an air ambulance should that be considered necessary).
Parents/carers are responsible for any medical expenses (including ambulance costs) incurred if their child is injured or requires medical treatment or an ambulance while at school or participating in a school activity.
Parents/carers may not be called if an ambulance is required, until after an ambulance is called, depending on the situation. The College staff will use their judgment as to what action to take in cases of a student’s accident or sudden illness.
We encourage parents/carers to have up-to-date ambulance cover and medical insurance.
Damage to Students’ Personal Items/Property
Parents/guardians are reminded that any personal item/property that is brought to school by a student is the responsibility of the student and is not the responsibility of the school and is not covered by school insurance. Refer to Personal Possessions Of Students Policy in the EDSC Policy handbook on the College website. Students are responsible for personal items/property they bring to school. Neither the Department nor the school is responsible if any student’s personal item/property is lost, stolen or damaged.
Privacy and Data at East Doncaster Secondary College
East Doncaster Secondary College uses several digital platforms to support your child’s education, such as Compass, Google Drive, Office 365, Edapt, Oliver Library Management System. The College has an Information Security Policy and complies with the Department of Education and Training Privacy Policy. The attached documents provide further information about these services, privacy and how data is managed.Privacy information for these platforms can be viewed here:
1 to 1 Digital Learning Program 2022
In 2022 we will continue with our whole school 1 to 1 Digital Learning Program for all students.
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.
**Please note that the JB Hi Fi Solutions portal is no longer open for the sale of devices. This service is not available for 2022 purchases.
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.
