Library News
Students beat 2022 record in EDSC Reading Challenge
EDSC students have now read an incredible 3,782 books in the EDSC Reading Challenge, sailing past last year’s record total of 3,329 books read.
Congratulations to Hannah of 7I who has won this fortnight’s $10 canteen voucher prize draw (all students who have entered a book into the Reading Challenge are eligible).
It’s not too late for students to get reading, as readers have until August 30 to enter all the books they’ve finished this year.
All students who read and verify 15 books will be invited to our end of year pizza party and will receive the Victorian Premiers’ Reading Challenge certificate and EDSC house points.
Reading Challenge participants can add any books they have read to our Google Form on our Reading Challenge webpage.
Students are reminded to visit the Library to verify their reading once they are notified by email that they have reached 15 books.
All details about the Reading Challenge, including end of year prizes, are on our Reading Challenge webpage.
Holiday Reading
If you haven’t borrowed a physical book for the school holidays, don’t fret! The EDSC Library is open online throughout the break thanks to our website full of eBooks, audiobooks, and streaming videos.
Our wide-ranging eBook and audiobook collection can be borrowed 24/7 through the Sora app, or from our library website.
Students can customise their Sora app to improve accessibility, and can link Sora to public libraries, instantly increasing the range of eBooks and audiobooks they can read.
Instructions on how to use Sora can be downloaded at this link.
Students should make sure to enter any eBooks and audiobooks they read during the holidays into the EDSC Reading Challenge.
EDSC Bookmark Design Competition update
Thank you to all students who entered this year’s Bookmark Design Competition, and all students and staff who voted for their favourite design.
The winner of this year’s competition will be announced at the start of Term 3.
Library staff were delighted with the quality of this year’s entries, and we look forward to printing the winning bookmark later in 2023.
Andrea Daniels
Library Coordinator
2023 Booklist
Parents/Guardians are able to purchase 2023 texts and stationery through the Campion Online Booklist.
- Visit www.campion.com.au
- Click ‘Order Here’ and create an account
- Select East Doncaster Secondary College from the drop down list in ‘VICTORIA’ Schools.
- Enter the Code VCFT which will give you the list of resources by year levels.
- Select resources needed and follow the online purchasing prompts.
Digital bundle & eBook instructions:
PLEASE NOTE: ALL eBooks must be purchased via Campion and are no longer included in the College Parent Payments.
Year 7-9 Digital Bundle and Year 10 Maths
Select the Year 7-9 Digital Bundle or Year 10 eBooks to purchase from the Campion booklist.
- 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. It is essential that the student's ‘eastdonsc@vic.edu.au’ email is registered in order for eResources to be accessed
Accelerated VCE Subjects - Year 10 students undertaking Unit 1&2 & Year 11 students undertaking Units 3&4
All Senior School subjects are included in the one booklist ‘Senior School Year 10 & VCE 2023’. To order items for students undertaking accelerated VCE subjects, scroll down until you find the appropriate year level, and then subject. Add the items required to your order.
VCE Edrolo
Some VCE subjects require purchase of Edrolo textbooks through the separate Edrolo website (as noted on the Campion booklist). This website is expected to be open in late November. The school will send out further instructions when you can purchase these eBooks.
2023 Booklist 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 the 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.
Andrea Daniels
Library Coordinator