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Booklist for VCE & VCE VM

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TitleAuthor Price 
VCE & VCE VM BOOKS & RESOURCES
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ENGLISH SUBJECTS
ENGLISH UNITS 1&2
Born a CrimeNoah, Trevor
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ENGLISH UNITS 3&4
Three Theban Plays (trans. Fagles)Sophocles
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ENGLISH EAL UNITS 1&2
Twelve Angry Men (Methuen Drama)Rose
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ENGLISH EAL UNITS 3&4
Three Theban Plays (trans. Fagles)Sophocles
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNITS 1&2
Insight English Language Year 11 Print & DigitalDennis et al.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNITS 3-4
Insight English Language Year 12 Print & DigitalDennis et al.
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ART SUBJECTS
PLEASE NOTE: If you are doing multiple subjects (Science, Technology or Art) that require the STILE APP subscription, you only have to purchase it once.
ART: MAKING & EXHIBITING UNITS 1-4
Studio Knack: Art Making & Exhibiting VCE Units 1-4Gilligan & Grant
Please purchase the Official Protective Art Coverall from Academy Uniforms, Derrimut.
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MEDIA UNITS 1&2
Media Reframed VCE Units 1–4 Print & Digital (2nd)
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MUSIC UNITS 1&2
Music Analysis Listening Beyond Hearing Student Ebook (5th)Gillan, Jenny
VCE Music Aural & Theory Student Workbook Units 1&2 (Retain)Ceresoli
VCE Music Performance: Aural & Theory Student Workbook Units 3&4Ceresoli
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MUSIC UNITS 3&4
Music Analysis Listening Beyond Hearing Student Ebook (5th)Gillan, Jenny
VCE Music Performance: Aural & Theory Student Workbook Units 3&4Ceresoli
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THEATRE STUDIES UNITS 1&2
Acting Smart: Theatre Studies Version 9 (9th)Richard Sallis et all
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THEATRE STUDIES UNITS 3&4
Acting Smart: Theatre Studies Version 9 (9th) (Retain)Richard Sallis et all
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN UNITS 1&2
Cambridge Viscomm VCE Units 1-4 Print & Digital (3rd)
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VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN UNITS 3&4
Cambridge Viscomm VCE Units 1-4 Print & Digital (3rd)
STILE App Senior Subscription (WSC)(distributed by the School)
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HEALTH & HUMANITIES SUBJECTS
ACCOUNTING UNITS 1&2
Calculator EL-243SB
Cambridge Accounting VCE Units 1&2 Text & Workbook (4th)McEwan & Cruse
ACCOUNTING UNITS 3&4
Calculator EL-243SB (Retain)
Cambridge Accounting VCE Units 3&4 Text & Workbook (5th)McEwan & Cruse
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT UNITS 1&2
Key Concepts Business Management VCE Units 1&2 Print & Digital (7th)Chapman et al.
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT UNITS 3&4
Key Concepts Business Management VCE Units 3&4 Print & Digital (7th)Chapman et al.
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ECONOMICS UNITS 1&2
Economics from the Ground Up Units 1&2 Print (5th)Salla et al.
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ECONOMICS UNITS 3&4
Subject guides are essential for student success as they are updated and contain current policy settings required
CPAP Study Guide Economics Part 1 VCE Unit 3 (20th)Salla & Verlin
CPAP Study Guide Economics Part 2 VCE Unit 4 (20th)Salla & Verlin
Printed in June after 2026 budget release
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GEOGRAPHY UNITS 1&2
Hazards & Disasters- Unit 1 Print (3rd)
Tourism- Unit 2 Print (3rd)
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GEOGRAPHY UNITS 3&4
Changing the Land- Unit 3: Print & Digital Supplement (3rd)
Human Population - Unit 4: Print & Digital Supplement (3rd)
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HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Key Concepts VCE Health & HD Units 1&2 Print & Digital (8th)Beaumont
Option 2: Digital Code
Key Concepts VCE Health & HD Units 1&2 Digital Code (8th)Beaumont
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HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Key Concepts VCE Health & HD Units 3&4 Print & Digital (8th)Beaumont
Option 2: Digital Code
Key Concepts VCE Health & HD Units 3&4 Digital Code (8th)Beaumont
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HISTORY: MODERN UNITS 1 & 2
Analysing Modern History Units 1&2 Print & DigitalMalone
HISTORY: REVOLUTIONS UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Analysing the French Revolution Print & Digital (4th)Adcock
Analysing the Russian Revolution Print & Digital (4th)Malone
Option 2: Digital Code
Analysing the French Revolution Digital Code (4th)Adcock
Analysing the Russian Revolution Digital Code (4th)Malone
LEGAL STUDIES UNITS 1&2
Oxford Legal Studies VCE Units 1&2 Print & Digital (15th)Filippin
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LEGAL STUDIES UNITS 3&4
Oxford Legal Studies VCE Units 3&4 Print & Digital (16th)Filippin
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Live It Up 1 VCE Units 1&2 Print & Digital (5th)O'Keeffe
Option 2: Digital Code
Live It Up 1 VCE Units 1&2 Digital Code (5th)O'Keeffe
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Live It Up 2 VCE Units 3&4 Print & Digital (5th)O'Keeffe
Option 2: Digital Code
Live It Up 2 VCE Units 3&4 Digital Code (5th)O'Keeffe
LANGUAGES
CHINESE UNITS 3&4
Chinese Business EtiquetteSeligman
China's Asian Dream: Empire Building Along the New Silk Road (2nd)Miller
Oxford Concise English-Chinese, Chinese-English Dictionary (5th) (Retain)
MATHEMATICS SUBJECTS
GENERAL MATHS UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Cambridge General Maths VCE Units 1&2 Print & Digital (2nd)Jones et al.
Option 2: Reactivation Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Do not purchase if you have selected the previous option. This is not a copy of the textbook.
A Reactivation Code re-activates the Digital Component in a Secondhand Textbook that has expired.
Cambridge General Maths VCE Units 1&2 Reactivation Code (2nd)
Calculator TI-Nspire CX CAS II
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GENERAL MATHS UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Cambridge General Maths VCE Units 3&4 Print & Digital (2nd)Jones et al.
Option 2: Reactivation Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Do not purchase if you have selected the previous option. This is not a copy of the textbook.
A Reactivation Code re-activates the Digital Component in a Secondhand Textbook that has expired.
Cambridge General Maths VCE Units 3&4 Reactivation Code (2nd)
Year 12 General Maths (Units 3 & 4) Course Notes (WSC Booklet)
Calculator TI-Nspire CX CAS II (Retain)
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MATHS METHODS UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Cambridge Maths Methods VCE Units 1&2 Print & Digital (2nd)Evans et al.
Option 2: Reactivation Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Do not purchase if you have selected the previous option. This is not a copy of the textbook.
A Reactivation Code re-activates the Digital Component in a Secondhand Textbook that has expired.
Cambridge Maths Methods VCE Units 1&2 Reactivation Code (2nd)
Year 11 Maths Methods (Units 1 & 2) Course Notes (WSC Booklet)
Calculator TI-Nspire CX CAS II
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MATHS METHODS UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Cambridge Maths Methods VCE Units 3&4 Print & Digital (2nd)Evans et al.
Option 2: Reactivation Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Do not purchase if you have selected the previous option. This is not a copy of the textbook.
A Reactivation Code re-activates the Digital Component in a Secondhand Textbook that has expired.
Cambridge Maths Methods VCE Units 3&4 Reactivation Code (2nd)
Year 12 Maths Methods (Units 3 & 4) Course Notes (WSC Booklet)
Calculator TI-Nspire CX CAS II (Retain)
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SPECIALIST MATHS UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Cambridge Specialist Maths VCE Units 1&2 Print & Digital (2nd)Treeby et al.
Option 2: Reactivation Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Do not purchase if you have selected the previous option. This is not a copy of the textbook.
A Reactivation Code re-activates the Digital Component in a Secondhand Textbook that has expired.
Cambridge Specialist Maths VCE Units 1&2 Reactivation Code (2nd)
Year 11 Specialist Maths (Units 1 & 2) Course Notes (WSC B
Calculator TI-Nspire CX CAS II
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SPECIALIST MATHS UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Cambridge Specialist Maths VCE Units 3&4 Print & Digital (2nd)Evans et al.
Option 2: Reactivation Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Do not purchase if you have selected the previous option. This is not a copy of the textbook.
A Reactivation Code re-activates the Digital Component in a Secondhand Textbook that has expired.
Cambridge Specialist Maths VCE Units 3&4 Reactivation Code (2nd)
Year 12 Specialist Maths (Units 3&4) Course Notes (WSC Booklet)
Calculator TI-Nspire CX CAS II (Retain)
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SCIENCE SUBJECTS
ALL SCIENCE SUBJECTS
STILE App Senior Subscription (WSC)(distributed by the School)
If you are taking a science subject please purchase the Stile App Subscription. If you are doing multiple subjects (Science, Technology or Art) that require this subscription, you only have to purchase it once.
Access to subscriptions will be made available in class
BIOLOGY UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Nature of Biology 1 Units 1&2 Print & Digital (6th)Kinnear & Martin
Option 2: Digital Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Nature of Biology 1 Units 1&2 Digital Code (6th)Kinnear & Martin
BIOLOGY UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Nature of Biology 2 Units 3&4 Print & Digital (6th)Kinnear & Martin
Option 2: Digital Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Nature of Biology 2 Units 3&4 Digital Code (6th)Kinnear & Martin
CHEMISTRY UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Heinemann Chemistry 1 VCE Units 1&2 Combo Pack (6th)Commons et al.
Option 2: Digital Only
Heinemann Chemistry 1 VCE Units 1&2 Digital Code (6th)Commons et al.
Heinemann Chemistry 1 VCE Units 1&2 Skills & Assessment (6th)Commons et al.
Option 3: Reactivation Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Do not purchase if you have selected the previous option. This is not a copy of the textbook.
A Reactivation Code re-activates the Digital Component in a Secondhand Textbook that has expired.
Heinemann Chemistry 1 VCE Units 1&2 Reactivation Code (5th)
Heinemann Chemistry 1 VCE Units 1&2 Skills & Assessment (6th)Commons et al.
CHEMISTRY UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Heinemann Chemistry 2 VCE Units 3&4 Combo Pack (6th)
Option 2: Digital Code
Heinemann Chemistry 2 VCE Units 3&4 Digital Code
Heinemann Chemistry 2 VCE Units 3&4 Skills & Assessment Bk
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE UNITS 1&2
Monitoring Environmental Systems VCE Units 1&2 (5th)
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE UNITS 3&4
Issues of Sustainability VCE Units 3&4 (5th)
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PHYSICS UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Cambridge Physics VCE Units 1&2 Print & DigitalBoydell et al.
Option 2: Reactivation Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Do not purchase if you have selected the previous option. This is not a copy of the textbook.
A Reactivation Code re-activates the Digital Component in a Secondhand Textbook that has expired.
Cambridge Physics VCE Units 1&2 Reactivation Code
PHYSICS UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Cambridge Physics VCE Units 3&4 Print & Digital
Option 2: Digital Code
Cambridge Physics VCE Units 3&4 Digital Code
PSYCHOLOGY UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Jacaranda Psychology VCE Units 1&2 Print & Digital (9th)Grivas
Option 2: Digital Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Jacaranda Psychology VCE Units 1&2 Digital Code (9th)Grivas
PSYCHOLOGY UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Jacaranda Psychology VCE Units 3&4 Print & Digital (8th)Grivas
Option 2: Digital Code (This option is only for students with a secondhand textbook)
Jacaranda Psychology VCE Units 3&4 Digital Code (8th)Grivas
TECHNOLOGY SUBJECTS
ALL TECHNOLOGY SUBJECTS
STILE App Senior Subscription (WSC)(distributed by the School)
If you are taking a technology subject please purchase the Stile App Subscription. If you are doing multiple subjects (Science, Technology or Art) that require this subscription, you only need to purchase this subscription once as it will cover all of your subjects.
APPLIED COMPUTING UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Nelson Applied Computing Units 1&2 Print & MindTap (8th)
Option 2: Digital Only
Nelson Applied Computing Units 1&2 MindTap Code (8th)
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FOOD STUDIES UNITS 1&2
Option 1: Print & Digital
Food Solutions VCE Units 1&2 Print & MindTap (5th)Heath et al.
Option 2: Digital Code (For students who prefer Digital or have a Secondhand book)
Food Solutions VCE Units 1&2 MindTap Code (5th)Heath et al.
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FOOD STUDIES UNITS 3&4
Option 1: Print & Digital
Food Solutions VCE Units 3&4 Print & MindTap (5th)Heath et al.
Option 2: Digital Only (For students who prefer Digital or have a Secondhand book)
Food Solutions VCE Units 3&4 MindTap Code (5th)Heath et al.
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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT UNITS 3&4
Nelson Software Development Units 3&4 Print & MindTap (2nd)
Year 12 Software Development (WSC Booklet)
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SYSTEMS ENGINEERING UNITS 1&2
Systems Engineering VCE Units 1&2 - 2026-31 (LAPtek)Penna
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Laptops will be required for Systems Engineering”. Tablets or iPad do not have the software or the computing power for topics taught in Systems Engineering. For any concerns, please discuss this with your teacher.
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING UNITS 3&4
Systems Engineering VCE Units 3&4 - 2026-31 (LAPtek)Penna
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VM SUBJECTS
VM LITERACY YEAR 11 & 12
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VM NUMERACY YEAR 11 & 12
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VM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT YEAR 11 & 12
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VM WORK RELATED SKILLS YEAR 11 & 12
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If any specific Stationery items are required, they are listed under the subject.
Please find all other Stationery requirements listed under General Stationery.
YEAR VCE & VCE VM SUBJECT STATIONERY
(General Stationery List below)

Stationery List:

DescriptionCostRecom- mended QtyQtyPrice
ACCOUNTING UNITS 3&4
Display Book A4 Assorted Colours Refill 20p2.001
USB Flash Drive 32GB12.951
ART: MAKING & EXHIBITING UNITS 1-4
Eraser Kneadable Faber 2.101
Pen Artline 200 Black 0.4mm4.001
Pen Artline 210 Black 0.6mm4.001
Pencils Graphite Sketch Set 6 HB-6B7.951
Removable Notes 100 sheets 76 x 76mm1.001
Visual Diary A3 Spiral Portrait12.951
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT UNITS 1-4
Binder 2 Ring 5.951
Refill A4 7mm Reinforced 100pk4.951
ECONOMICS UNITS 1-4
Binder 2 Ring 5.951
Refill A4 7mm Reinforced 100pk4.951
ENGLISH (All Classes)
Highlighters 8pk15.951
FOOD STUDIES UNITS 1-4
Binder 2 Ring 5.951
Dividers A4 5 Tab Manilla 1.001
Sheet Protectors A4 10pk1.002
HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT UNITS 1-4
Binder 2 Ring 5.951
Dividers A4 5 Tab Manilla 1.001
Refill A4 7mm Reinforced 100pk4.951
Sheet Protectors A4 10pk1.001
LEGAL STUDIES UNITS 1-4
Binder 2 Ring 5.951
Refill A4 7mm Reinforced 100pk4.951
MATHEMATICS GENERAL UNITS 1&2
Graph Pad A4 2mm3.801
MEDIA UNITS 1&2
Art Binder A3 3 Ring26.951
MUSIC UNITS 1 - 4
Display Book A4 Black Refill 20p2.001
Music Exercise Book A4 96p2.301
Exercise Book A4 8mm 64p 1.601
VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN UNITS 1-4
Art Binder A3 3 Ring26.951
Pen Artline 200 Black 0.4mm4.002
Pen Artline 210 Black 0.6mm4.001
Pencils Coloured 24pk11.951
Pen Fineliner 0.8mm Black3.951
Pencils Graphite Sketch Set 8 2H-6B10.951
Plastic Pockets A3 10pk10.953
Scissors 180mm5.951
Please indicate if Left Handed scissors are required in the comments box at the payment screen
Set Square 45deg. x 210mm1.801
Set Square 60deg. x 260mm2.501
Protractor 180 Degree x 100 mm0.801
VM SUBJECTS
VM LITERACY YEARS 11 & 12
Display Book A4 Assorted Colours Refill 20p2.001
Document Folder Green 2.501
Refill A4 7mm Reinforced 100pk4.951
Sheet Protectors A4 10pk1.001
USB Flash Drive 32GB12.951
(Memory Stick is for Year 12 Only)
VM NUMERACY YEARS 11 & 12
Document Folder Orange 327F2.951
Graph Book A4 10mm 48p1.401
Pencil 2B0.502
Refill A4 7mm Reinforced 100pk4.951
Ruler Wooden 30cm0.701
Sheet Protectors A4 10pk1.001
VM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT YEARS 11 & 12
USB Flash Drive 32GB12.951
Document Folder Polywally Purple 327F2.951
Refill A4 7mm Reinforced 100pk4.951
Sheet Protectors A4 10pk1.001
VM WORK RELATED SKILLS YEARS 11 & 12
Document Folder Green 2.501
Refill A4 7mm Reinforced 100pk4.951
Sheet Protectors A4 10pk1.001
Visual Diary A4 Black 6.751
GENERAL STATIONERY
Binder Book A4 8mm 128p2.9010
Binder 2 Ring 5.951
OR
Exercise Book A4 8mm 128p2.9010
USB Flash Drive 32GB12.951
COMPLETE STATIONERY PACK49.951
Please indicate if Left Handed scissors are required in the comments box at the payment screen
COMPLETE STATIONERY PACK CONTENTS (do not order if you have ticked the above box).
DO NOT PURCHASE THE BELOW ITEMS if you have selected the Pack above.
The Pack includes all of the following items. Only select from the below list if individual items are required.
Eraser Large Plastic0.602
Glue Stick 35g3.952
Highlighters 4pk3.951
Pencil Case Large4.951
Pencil HB0.506
Pen Fineliner Triplus Black2.003
Pen Ballpoint Medium Black0.602
Pen Ballpoint Medium Blue0.602
Pen Ballpoint Medium Red0.602
Pencils Coloured 12pk5.951
Ruler Plastic 30cm 0.601
Scissors 165mm2.951
Please indicate if Left Handed scissors are required in the comments box at the payment screen
Sharpener Single Barrel1.201
Below 3 items are optional
Maths Set 10 Staedtler Noris Club5.001
Whiteboard Marker bullet point - BLACK (341)3.303
Whiteboard Eraser Mini1.801
USB Flash Drive 32GB12.951
Total:  $

 

Instructions for Customers:
HOW TO PLACE YOUR ORDER
Select your book and stationery requirements then complete the required payment and delivery details. Make sure to choose the appropriate collection / delivery option.

HOW TO COLLECT YOUR ORDER
1) COLLECT AT SCHOOL (Jan 27th)
Incurs a $5.00 Processing Fee
Orders should be placed online before December 11th
Orders will be available at School on:
Tuesday January 27th 8.00am - 6.00pm

2) CLICK & COLLECT AT JP BOOKS - Orders placed online (available from Nov 17th)
Incurs a $2.50 Processing Fee
In the month of December to mid-January please allow 10 working days to process and pack your order. Some orders may take longer to process if there has been a delay from our suppliers.

Once the order is ready for collection, you will be notified via an email and SMS.

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You can nominate a domestic or business address.
Delivery is by Australia Post eParcel. In the months of December to mid-January please allow 10 working days to process and pack your order before it is dispatched. Some orders may take longer to process if there has been a delay from our suppliers.

4) IN-STORE
Bring your own bags. Reusable Tote bags will be available for purchase $2.00 a bag.
If you choose to place your order in-store at JP BOOKS, please expect long delays, especially during the peak times leading towards the first day of term.


RETAIN
'Retain' next to an item indicates that the item should be retained from the previous year, for use again in the following year.

DIGITAL PRODUCTS

DIGITAL CODES
If a DIGITAL CODE has been selected, this will be delivered to the email address you have supplied. The email will come from either JP BOOKS or Educational Ebooks and will instruct you on how to proceed.
Most digital texts are a single user licence and are only valid for 1 year.
Please choose carefully as refunds cannot be made on any digital products.

SUBSCRIPTIONS
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BACK ORDERS & RETURNS

BACK ORDERS
Any item not available at the time of packing will be marked as 'Back Order' on your Tax Invoice.
They will be supplied at organised information sessions led by JP BOOKS at the school.
Backordered items are to be paid in full.

RETURNS
All books are sold on a firm sale basis. In special circumstances returns will be considered but only until the end of February 2026. All returns must have proof of purchase.

PLEASE NOTE
Sealed packs are NOT returnable if the seal has been broken.
No Refunds on Digital Codes.
Stationery is not returnable.


***Prices are correct at the time of publication. Due to fluctuating exchange rates some prices may change***

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