Middle School News - Year 7 to 9
WELCOME BACK Year 7 !
This was the overwhelming message to reboot face to face learning for students from Year 7 this week. In jumpstarting the first phase of the return to onsite learning, I want to extend a huge thank you to the wonderful Year 7 team, Ms Beckman, Mr Schwarz and Ms Marchant for making posters, blowing up balloons and some colourful streamers in the Year 7 locker bays, to show how glad we are to have them back on site.
Students returning to onsite learning have done so in a positive, excited and respectful manner so far. Teachers have been playing fun games and organising lots of group work activities to reconnect students with one another. The feedback I have received from staff is that students have really appreciated being back on site and engaging in these activities. I would like to thank all Year 7 staff members for taking the time to organise these activities.
Year 8 and 9 students will be welcomed back to onsite learning soon. We can’t wait for them to arrive. There has been some concern from students about returning, especially in relation to expectations for catching up missed work. Teachers will not be expecting students to catch up on work missed during remote learning. In contrast, the message to staff will be the same for Years 8 and 9 as it was for Year 7. Mental health and wellbeing and reconnecting with one another is the primary focus.
For students from Years 8 and 9, please keep in mind that although the focus of their return is reconnections and engagement that there are still basic expectations that all students must adhere to such as:
- Uniform
- Mobile Devices locked in lockers throughout the school day
- Respectful behaviour inside and outside the classroom
- Fitted masks to be worn in accordance with the DET guidelines communicated by the College
Year 7 students have already demonstrated their ability to comply with these basic expectations and we know you will too. Well done to everyone for dealing with these unprecedented times, look forward to seeing you all on 26 October 😊
Justin Bond
Head of Middle School
College Charges 2021
East Doncaster Secondary College Council would like to thank you for your support of the College as we endeavour to provide the best possible education for your child.
In order to provide quality programs and a comfortable and efficient learning environment for our students, the College relies on strong support from the College community. The College Charges are designed to supplement the Government’s allocation to schools to provide materials and services. These charges enable us to enrich and extend the learning experiences of our students in each subject. Please find attached the explanatory Parent Payments Parent Letter and Parent Payment Policy. 2021 College Charges are now available for parents to pay on Compass.
Parents/Guardians will also receive the College Charges and explanatory letter via the post. Please note that there is no additional charge incurred if paying online via Compass.
For further information regarding our Parent Payments Policy, please refer to the attached documents.
1 to 1 Digital Learning Program 2021
In 2021 we will continue with our whole school 1 to 1 Digital Learning Program for all students.
Our Year 7 and 10 students will be required to purchase a laptop, Year 8, 9, 11 and 12 students will continue with their laptop from 2020. 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.
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.
Students who are yet to collect their 2020 card are asked to please go to the Library. If a student loses their card, parents/guardians are able to re-order a replacement card via the Compass parent portal.
