Senior School News
Year 10 to 12
Year 10 Important Dates
Week 5 | Mon 31 Oct | Student-Free Day |
Tues 1 Nov | Melb. Cup Public Holiday | |
Week 7 | Wed 16 Nov | Year 10 classes finish |
Thurs 17 Nov | Year 10 Exams begin | |
Week 8 | Wed 23 Nov | Year 10 Exams end |
Thurs 24 Nov | Welcome to VCE & Year 10 Picnic | |
Fri 25 Nov | Assessment & Reporting Day | |
Week 9 | Mon 28 Nov | VCE Advance Program begins |
Fri 2 Dec | VCE Advance Program ends |
During the examination period, students only need attend school when they have an exam scheduled.
Attendance at the Year 10 Welcome to VCE/Year 10 Picnic and the VCE Advance Program is compulsory and an important lead into your Year 11 studies.
Year 11 Important Dates
Week 5 | Mon 31 Oct | Student-Free Day |
Tues 1 Nov | Melb. Cup Public Holiday | |
Week 6 | Mon 7 Nov | Year 11 Exams Begin |
Week 7 | Fri 18 Nov | Year 11 Exams End |
Week 8 | Mon 21 Nov | Year 11 not required at school |
Tues 22 Nov | Year 11 Concluding Program | |
Wed 23 Nov | Year 11 Concluding Program | |
Thurs 24 Nov | Year 11 Concluding Program | |
Fri 25 Nov | Assessment & Reporting Day | |
Week 9 | Mon 28 Nov | VCE Advance Program begins |
Fri 2 Dec | VCE Advance Program ends |
During the examination period, students only need attend school when they have an exam scheduled.
Attendance at the Year 11 Concluding Program and the VCE Advance Program is compulsory and an important lead into your Year 12 studies.
Year 12 Final Assembly – an invitation
Dear parents/guardians of Year 12 students,
We would like to invite you to attend the Year 12 Final Assembly, to celebrate this milestone with your children. The assembly will include presentation of EDSC Year 12 certificates and various achievement awards. The assembly will be held on Friday 21 October (11:00am to 12:30pm) in the East Doncaster SC Sports Stadium. Younger siblings are welcome and must sit with their parents. For roll marking purposes, please email (by Wednesday 19 Oct.) sub-school assistant Kate Barresi Kate.Barresi@education.vic.gov.au if you would like a younger sibling to attend and rolls will be adjusted.
Families should arrive before 10:45 am to be seated by the start of the assembly. The back section of the stadium seating has been reserved for families.
With the start of the exam period being so close, we strongly encourage the wearing of masks whilst inside the stadium. At the conclusion of the assembly, parents will have an opportunity to take photos with their children either in the stadium or up on the mezzanine level. Year 12 students will then continue with their celebration day activities. We kindly ask for visitors to be off the College grounds by 1.15pm.
Please also be reminded of the upcoming Valedictory Dinner.
Valedictory Dinner
(ticketing for this event has closed)
DATE: Tuesday 18 October
TIME: 6.30pm for a 7pm start (concludes at 11pm)
WHERE: The Grand Receptions - 90 Cathies Lane, Wantirna South
Looking forward to seeing you at both these celebratory events.
Kate Leaumont
Head of Senior School
1 to 1 Digital Learning Program 2023 and Laptop Configuration Bookings
In 2023 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 2023 purchases.
Bookings for Year 7 Device Configuration
Book via Trybooking (Open for bookings 05/12/2022) : https://www.trybooking.com/CBUYI
Bookings for Years 8 to 12 Device Configuration
Book via Trybooking (Open for bookings 23/11/2022) : https://www.trybooking.com/CBUZO
Please refer to the attached document for full information and specifications.
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
2022 Courtyard Tales - College Magazine - Place your order now
Don't miss out - orders closing soon !
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.
Order before 27 October 2022.
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.