Library News
EDSC Reading Challenge Update
As we progress steadily towards the end of the EDSC Reading Challenge, students are reminded to get their reading verified so they don’t miss out on our pizza party.
Students must visit the Library to verify their reading once they are notified by email that they have reached 15 books – so keep an eye on those emails!
EDSC students have now read and recorded an astounding 3,912 books in the Reading Challenge, easily beating last year’s record total of 3,329 books read.
Congratulations to Kingsley L. of 7I who has won this fortnight’s $10 canteen voucher prize draw (all students who have entered a book into the Reading Challenge are eligible).
It’s not too late for students to get reading, as readers have until August 30 to enter all the books they’ve finished this year.
All students who read and verify 15 books will be invited to our end of year pizza party and will receive the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge certificate and EDSC house points.
Reading Challenge participants can add any books they have read to our Google Form on our Reading Challenge webpage.
Get your costumes ready for Book Week
Book Week is coming and that means it’s time for students and staff to start planning their prize-worthy costumes!
Tuesday August 22 is Book Week Dress-Up Day. You could come dressed as your favourite character from a picture book, novel, fairytale, graphic novel, comic, or biography – and don’t forget that many TV shows, movies, and video games started with books! The costume possibilities are endless.
There are great prizes on offer for the best dressed, so make sure to start planning now.
EDSC Bookmark Design Competition Winner Announced
Congratulations to Phoebe of 7J for winning this year’s EDSC Bookmark Design Competition. In a strong field of designs, Phoebe’s entry was voted as the best by EDSC students and staff. Her bookmark will be printed and distributed free in the Library later this year. Phoebe has won a $20 book voucher from Readings.
A big thank you to everyone who entered and voted in the competition this year.
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