Senior School News
Year 10 to 12
Senior School Exams
Release of the 2022 Unit 3 & 4 VCE Examination Timetable
Important Dates
- Wednesday 27 July – Extended Investigation Critical Thinking Test
- Wednesday 7 September – General Achievement Test
- Monday 3 October to Sunday 30 October – Performance and Languages oral examinations and Extended Investigation oral presentations
- Wednesday 19 October – Languages (CCAFL) written examinations
- Wednesday 26 October to Wednesday 16 November – Written examinations
Use the following link to see more detail regarding the timeline of the examination period.
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/administration/Key-dates/Pages/VCE-exam-timetable.aspx
Please note that the 2022 VCE examination timetable will be included in the VCE Exam Navigator 2022, which will be distributed to students during Term 3.
Year 10 & 11 Mid Year Exams
Exam Briefing Assemblies have recently been held for both Year 10 and Year 11 students to outline the processes for the upcoming mid-year examination period.
YEAR 11 Exams begin on Friday 10 June (English & EAL Exams) and conclude on Thursday 23 June
Year 10 Exams begin on Thursday 16 June and conclude on Thursday 23 June
During the examination period, students are only required at school when they have an exam.
Important: If a student has an exam scheduled in the morning session and an exam in the afternoon session, they are expected to stay at school and complete private study in the allocated, supervised areas (library or allocated classroom) between exams. Students must not leave the school grounds between exams.
Please find attached:
Year 10 Examination Timetable
Year 11 Examination Timetable
A Guide to Senior School Examinations
Application for Special Provisions for Exams
Students should currently be working on revision strategies with their teachers and seeking advice from their teachers on the best way to approach studying for each particular subject.
We wish our Senior School students all the best for their exams!
Mobile Devices Policy - Reminder
Parents and students, please be reminded of the main points of our Mobile Devices Policy:
- Mobile Devices includes mobile phones, as well as earbuds, airpods and headphones
- When you arrive at school, your phone and earbuds, airpods and headphones must be stored in your locker. This includes before school when waiting for the locker bell
- These devices are to remain in your locker for the whole school day
- At the end of the school day, these devices should be placed into your school bag and should not be used until you have left the school grounds
If headphones are required for the use of EDROLO, your teacher will give you special permission for this in specified classes. If you are in The JLC or Library for private study, there are designated areas where EDROLO can be used.
Consequences for breaches of this policy involve these devices being placed in the school safe for a day (possibly more for repeat offenders).
Kate Leaumont
Head of Senior School
The Trades Fit – Careers Expo
It was a pleasure to take a group of young women recently to “The Trades Fit” – a career expo showcasing opportunities and empowering women to enter trades and tech industries (that are traditional male dominant).
Students were given an opportunity to meet women working in these industries, find out about training, employment and education options, and have a go at hands on experiences and activities. There were a number of speakers inspiring our students to smash some stereotypes, and share their stories of success.
Interestingly, the number of jobs in the “Big Build” projects across Victoria and Australia, along with mining, were exhibiting. We learnt that are a source of a very large number of jobs in the coming years – and they have a focus on increasing the diversity of their workforce.
There were a wide variety of industries on offer, from automotive, aeronautics, IT, robotics, engineering, bricklaying, plumbing, transport and logistics – and so many more.
We hope that this event becomes a yearly event, so that more students have the chance to have this experience next year.
A new Senior Secondary Certificate – The VCE VM
Victoria’s senior secondary education is changing
From 2023, the new VCE Vocational Major will replace Intermediate and Senior VCAL.
This means the VCE will recognise different students equally. The new Victorian Pathways Certificate (VPC) will replace Foundation VCAL.
Students will have more education choices, a higher-quality curriculum and better workplace experiences – preparing them for further study, training at TAFE or work.
From 2023, more students will study the VCE – at EDSC and across the state. That is because the VCE will include the Vocational Major, a 2-year program that sits within the VCE.
There will also be the Victorian Pathways Certificate for those who need flexibility in their learning.
A new information and awareness campaign, Many Talents, One VCE will roll out across various media platforms explaining the changes. EDSC will also provide more specific information about how we will be implementing this new certificate, as this will look slightly different in different schools.
The changes are a result of the Review into Vocational and Applied Learning Pathways in Senior Secondary Schooling (the Firth review). As a school currently offering VCAL, we will switch to the VCE Vocational Major from 2023. At EDSC, we are strongly positioned to make this transition.
You may notice that other schools that do not currently offer VCAL will expand their options to include the VCE Vocational Major.
During our upcoming Course Counselling program, teachers and careers counsellors will be available to answer questions and to support students as they make decisions about their final years at school. We are excited to give students even greater access to high-quality, relevant vocational education and applied learning opportunities.
For more information, go to vic.gov.au/oneVCE
Kelly Kingham
VCAL and HeadStart Coordinator
Year 12 Formal - 16 June 2022
International Chemistry Quiz 2022
The International Chemistry Quiz is on again this year on Thursday 28 July for all year levels.
To register, please get a form from your science teacher or download the attachment below and return the attachment with $5 payment to the General Office by Friday 3 June.
refer below link for ICQ Information 2022
refer below for Chemistry Quiz payment form 2022
Karen Moxey
Laboratory Technician
EDSC College Magazine: Courtyard Tales 2022
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.
An event will be posted on Compass early Term 2 to pre-order your copy.
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.
