Middle School News
Year 7 to 9
EDSC Swim-Survive program- Term 2
As part of the East Doncaster Secondary College Physical Education program, all Year 7 students are expected to participate in the ‘EDSC Swim-Survive Program’.
From 2017, the Victorian Curriculum F–10 has required swimming and water safety education to be taught as part of the Health and Physical Education learning area. The ‘EDSC Swim-Survive Program’ provides a broad balance of swimming and water safety/survival skills run by the Surrey Park Swim School. The aim of the program is to develop student confidence both in and around the water, whilst teaching essential safety skills within a variety of aquatic situations.
Each home group will participate in three (3) 45min sessions in Term 2, commencing in the first week of term. These sessions would run over three consecutive days (Wednesday to Friday) during Period 3 and 4. This means your child’s normal timetable will be interrupted during those days.
The approximate cost for this program is $65 which covers qualified instructors and transport to and from the venue.
The College has supported this program for a number of years, and we have found it to be a vital component of the Year 7 Physical Education course. Parents will soon find an event on Compass requiring consent and payment. We urge parents to support this program by completing the Compass requirements as soon as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns about the ‘EDSC Swim-Survive program’, please do not hesitate to contact me at the College over the phone or by email.
Cameron Campbell
Assistant Principal
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.
