Senior School News
Year 10 to 12
Year 11 Formal
On Friday 23 July at 6:30pm, we had our very first EDSC Year 11 Formal, at the Kooyong Tennis Centre. It was fantastic to see our young adults dressed up and ready to enjoy the evening.
Over 170 Year 11 students attended this inaugural event. The venue had a balcony overlooking the grass courts and the atmosphere was magnificent.
Lots of photos were taken and there was a lot of dancing. A big thank you to Mia C and Mariam E for all their organisation, along with Kate Barresi, who made the night a success.
Thank you to the staff who attended, including John Roberts, Cameron Campbell, Kate Leaumont and Tim Bourke, who took many photos on the night.
Congratulations to the winners of the awards - best dancers (Soumar A and Rose F), best dressed (Belle S and Jennifer L) and our King and Queen (Joshiah T and Alexi V). It is worth noting that we received high praise from the venue with respect to the excellent behaviour of the students. We look forward to making this a tradition in years to come.
Paul Basford
Year 11 Coordinator
Year 12 English Incursion
On 1st August, the Year 12 English students were treated to a performance by the Complete Works Theatre Company in our Performing Arts Centre. As students approach their final English SAC they are studying two texts, Arthur Miller’s play ‘The Crucible’ and Rosalie Ham’s novel ‘The Dressmaker’. Their last assessment task will see them compare the ideas in both texts, focusing on similarities and differences.
Complete Works performed several scenes from the play in addition to bringing the novel to life and adapting it for the stage. They focused on five key ideas that run through both texts, stopping to explain and highlight important elements that students will need to know. The performance ended in an insightful Q&A session with the actors.
It was a professional, engaging and at times, emotional rendering of these fascinating texts. After two years of lockdowns and cancelled performances, it was great to finally have live theatre back on campus. The performance will benefit our students enormously for their upcoming SAC and exam.
Jarrod Sturnieks
Leading Teacher – Head of English/EAL
Mentalicious Film Competition
Are you interested in the Mental Health of yourself and others? Are you interested in being part of the solution?
Entries are now invited from students in Years 7-12 to submit a short film (5mins) that addresses the theme “Eyes wide open”.
There are two categories, Years 7-9 and Years 10-12. One winner of each category will win $500 and be presented with a certificate. Finalists in each category will also receive a certificate.
For full terms and conditions please see website:- https://propsych.com.au/mentalicious/
Lisa Trovato
Wellbeing Coordinator
Child safety and wellbeing at East Doncaster Secondary College: information for families and the school community
The Victorian Government has announced new Child Safe Standards to further strengthen child safety across organisations, including schools. The new standards recognise the critical importance of families and the broader school community in maintaining and promoting child safety and wellbeing.
East Doncaster Secondary College has reviewed and updated our child safety policies and procedures to ensure they meet the requirements of the new standards. These are available to view on our school’s website, on a Compass News Feed, at the school’s Reception.
We are committed to continuous improvement in our approach to child safety and wellbeing and welcome feedback from families and members of our school community on ways we can further strengthen our child safety policies, procedures and practices.
If you have any suggestions, comments or questions, please contact the Principal, John Roberts or Assistant Principal, Cameron Campbell.
https://www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au/our_school/child-safety-standards
2023 Courtyard Tales - College Magazine - Place your order now
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.
The College Magazine is now available to pre-order through the event on Compass for $26.50.
Please note that the College Magazine was not included in the 2022 Parent Payments this year. The only way to purchase one is by pre-purchasing one before the due date. Orders will only be placed for those who have purchased.
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.
