Library News
Prepare for exams with EDSC Library study guides
Students preparing for exams are encouraged to use the study guides on the EDSC Library website.
These guides have been created by the expert Library staff and are aligned to the Victorian curriculum.
Our Study Skills guide includes a page on exam preparation, with information on effective revision and how to remain calm and confident before, during, and after exams. The guide also includes tips on writing, reading and note-taking, and time management.
Our website offers other study guides on a range of subjects including English, History, and Geography.
Design the 2022 EDSC Library Bookmark
The Library wants you to design our official 2022 bookmark!
Students can create a handmade or digital design. Your design must:
- Be sized 206mm x 56mm.
- Your background should go right to the edges. Any text or important graphics need 3mm of ‘bleed’ space at the edge (they should fit inside the size 200mm x 50mm).
- Digital designs should be 300dpi. You can use the templates on Compass and the Library website for guidance.
- Handmade designs can be photographed or scanned and emailed - and if they win, we will organise a high-quality scan of the artwork for printing.
- Designs must be one sided only. You may sign your name on the design if you like.
- Designs must include the words ‘EDSC Library’ somewhere.
Designs should be emailed to
library@eastdonsc.vic.edu.au by 4pm on Friday 29th October. You can enter more than once.
The Library will have bookmarks of the winning design professionally printed, and provide these free to students in the Library throughout 2022. The winner will also receive a $20 prize voucher.
2022 Booklist is Now Open
Parents are now able to purchase 2022 texts and stationery through the Campion Online Booklist. All orders must be placed by Tuesday 14 December. Late orders will incur additional fees.
To purchase your items:
- Visit www.campion.com.au
- Click ‘Order Here’ and create an account
- Select East Doncaster Secondary College from from the drop down list in ‘VICTORIA’ Schools
- Enter the Code 89C6 - this will give you the list of resources by year levels
- Select resources needed and follow the online purchasing prompts
- Home Delivery of items will be from 5 - 25 January 2022
Digital Bundle and eBook instructions:
PLEASE NOTE: From 2022, ALL eBooks must be purchased via Campion and are no longer included in the College charges.
Year 7-9 Digital Bundle and Year 10 Maths
- Select the Year 7-9 Digital Bundle or Year 10 eBooks to purchase.
- 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.
VCE Edrolo
Some VCE subjects require purchase of Edrolo textbooks through the separate Edrolo website (as noted on the Campion booklist). This website will not open until VCE orientation week in early December. The school will send out further instructions when you can purchase these eBooks.
Some 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 your student’s 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. 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.
Do we have to bring all the books in on the first day of school?
No, you can stagger what you bring in to make it easier. You will get information about what is needed on day one.
Michelle De Aizpurua
Library Coordinator
Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge Prize Winners
2021 has been EDSC’s best year for the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge yet! EDSC students read an amazing 2929 books this year – an increase of more than 1,000% on last year! Students have done so well to read so many books during a disrupted year.
79 students completed the 15-book Challenge this year and will receive a certificate from the Premier in late Term 4. A full list of all students who completed the Challenge is in the image below.
Congratulations to 7C and 8I, who have both won class pizza parties for reading the most books in their year level. Term 4 pizza party dates will be confirmed soon.
Congratulations also to the following students for winning our VPRC individual prizes. Please check your school email for information about your prize.
- Most books read overall (book prize and $20 voucher) - Bonnie 7C (with 145 books!)
- Class top readers prize draw (book prize) - Abdulla 7J, Rhianna 8C, and Isabella 8G
- Year 7 & 8 best book reviewer (book prize) - Isabella 7C
- Year 9 & 10 best book reviewer (book prize) - Victoria 9I
- Librarian’s Choice for effort (book prize) - Aiden 7B, Nishtha 8D, and Hisham 9F
- Year 9 & 10 prize draw for students who completed the VPRC ($40 voucher) - Amy 10E
- Year 8 prize draw for students who completed the VPRC ($20 voucher) - Jared 8K
- Year 7 prize draw for students who completed the VPRC ($20 voucher) - Enish 7G
- Prize draw for all students who read at least 5 books ($20 voucher) - Jeremy 8G and Kevin 7I
Well done to the following class top readers who will all receive a VPRC pin: Aiden 7B; Bonnie 7C; Hannah 7D; Tenaya 7E; Jordan 7F; Enish 7G; Alicia 7H; Jenika 7I; Abdulla 7J; Michael 7L; Alishba 8A; Duc 8B; Rhianna 8C; Nishtha 8D; Habiba 8E; Indianna 8F; Isabella 8G; Yefeiah 8I; Juah 8J; Ethan 8K.
We would love feedback from all students on how to make the VPRC even better in 2022.
Please complete this short survey
to let us know your thoughts anonymously.
Thank you to all EDSC students, staff, and families who have supported the Challenge this year.
Emily Andersen
Librarian