For Parents
Our school bookshop will be open from the 5th November 2025. We will be offering a large collection of new and second hand secondary school books for your school.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
Can I check to see if you have a book in stock?
Yes, you can use the online catalogue on this website. If we have the item in stock, we can immediately supply either as a postal order or pick up order.
If unavailable we will need to order the item from our supplier. This can take between 3 and 7 days depending on the title. In the event that our supplier is out of stock we will immediately notify you, giving you the option to cancel the order with a full refund.
How much is postage?
Freight to any area of the Mornington Peninsula is FREE. Outside of the Mornington Peninsula, freight is $9.95 per order.
How long will my order take to be dispatched?
We process orders every business day and most orders are sent as soon as we receive them. If your items are in stock, they will generally leave our warehouse within the following timeframes:
February to October: Allow up to 1 – 5 business days
November to January: Allow up to 10-15 business days*
*If your order contains an item that has a future due date, your order may not be shipped until it is in stock. This will not apply for VCE students, whose orders are shipped as priority.
Will I receive tracking details when my order is shipped?
Our parcels are sent via either Couriers Please, Amarax and Australia Post. You will receive an email and SMS from Peninsula School book once your order has been sent. Tracking details will be provided in a separate email from the courier.
If you have multiple orders they may be shipped at different times and you will receive multiple tracking numbers.
How long do Click & Collect orders take to process?
If your items are in stock, they will generally be ready for collection within the following timeframes:
February to October: Allow up to 1 – 2 business days
November to January: Allow up to 2 - 5 business days
Do not come into the store until you have received the notification. If you have multiple orders you will receive multiple notifications.
Where do I collect my order?
Once you are notified that your order is ready, collect your order from the Priority Queue:
Peninsula School Books. 15 Bayport Court, Mornington, VIC, 3931
You have 14 days to collect your order once all items are ready to collect.
What if there is an item out of stock?
If an item is not currently in stock, it will automatically be placed on backorder and you will be notified via SMS and email once your order is ready for collection.
We encourage you to collect any available items and we will notify you again when the remaining items are available.
Is there a priority queue for Click & Collect orders?
Yes, when you have received your notification that your order is ready, come in to our shop and head to the Priority Queue to collect your order.
Can I shop in store?
Due increased wait times in store, we encourage customers to place their orders online. However, you are welcome to shop in store if you prefer.
IN STORE ORDERS
Can I come into the store without pre-ordering a book?
Yes, you can come in store to purchase books without pre-ordering any time throughout the year. Due increased wait times in store, we encourage customers to place their orders online. However, you are welcome to shop in store if you prefer.
What payment methods do you accept online?
We accept payments using a Mastercard or Visa through our secure payment gateway. We also take cash, EFTPOS (instore) or PayPal or PayPal Payin4
We do not store any credit card details. Our website uses a secure standard industry payment system with SSL security encryption certification.