RSC News - Ringwood Secondary College

Newsletter Number 7 June 22, 2012
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From Mr Barut ..
VCE EXAMINATIONS
Finally, I am pleased to announce that Zoe Blain our college dux
from 2011 will next week receive a VCE Premiers Award for being
one of the top 5 students in the state for Media.
Michael Phillips
Principal
From Mr Salisbury ..
The reporting season is in full swing and well done to those students
who met the large number of deadlines this time of year
brings and prepared diligently for assessment tasks. As is often
said around the College, “You’ll get what you deserve!”
The feedback from our external supervising team was that all our
students conducted themselves with maturity, engagement and
a real appreciation for the sense of occasion. Please congratulate
your sons/daughters for their efforts during this busy time. Further,
teachers have spent many hours preparing the examinations,
marking of same and providing feedback for all their classes. Their
hard work and dedication cannot be underestimated.
VCE mid year results are due for release on Monday, 6th of August.
Students that sat Psychology, Accounting, Physics, Biology and
Chemistry will have their results released to them in a sealed envelope,
respecting the confidentiality of this process.
Some other points:
• Year 9 Community Service-Well done to our Year 9 students who
have recently completed community service projects around the
school. It’s a great part of the Challenge program, creating ownership
and pride in our school environment. This year every student
planted a small flowering plant and the additional colour around
the school looks fantastic.
• Traffic report-Please encourage your children to be careful if
crossing Bedford Rd, particularly if they use the traffic island east
of the railway line. On several occasions it has been over-crowded
and groups of students are spilling dangerously onto Bedford Rd
in front of cars. Thank you to the many parents who are parking
a little distance away from the College to facilitate traffic management
before and after school. We encourage more parents to
utilise this practice.
• Facilities report: Currently we are improving the Drama room
(403) to provide a more user- friendly space. New blinds, curtains,
much needed carpentry and painting will hopefully transform
this old space into a dynamic Performing Arts space. Similarly, the
library will have new tables and additional computers, providing
improved resources for students.
Mr C. Salisbury
Assistant Principal
From Mrs Hughes ..
SEMESTER 1 REPORTS DISTRIBUTION
YEAR 11 AND 12 – FRIDAY, 29 JUNE AT 2.30 PM
YEARS 7-10 - FRIDAY, 20 JULY AT 3.10 PM
Please note that reports will not be available earlier. Parent/
teacher/student interviews will take place in Week 6 on Wednesday,
22 August between 2.30 pm and 6.30 pm. On that day, there
will be four shortened periods with all students dismissed at 1.00
pm. As with the parent/teacher interviews in Semester 1, RSC PTI
(Parent Teacher Interviews) will be available for families to organise
interviews.
HOMESTAY FAMILY REQUIRED
We are seeking interest from any families who may be interested
in hosting a male Physical Education student teacher from the
USA during Term 4. The placement will commence on 22 October
through to Friday, 14 December. Of course, if several families
are interested we could organise a shared arrangement for part
of the time only. Please contact me for more details.
Mrs . J Hughes
Assistant Principal
As the term break approaches, VCE students are reminded to maintain
their study habits over the two weeks that they’re not required
for formal classes. The advice is to keep working on assignments,
SATs, SACs, folios, revision and preparation – of course, there is also
a need to rest and recharge and sensible, personal management is
required.
Mr J. Barut
Assistant Principal
From Mrs McGoldrick..
We are approaching the finishing line of a long and busy term that
has had a strong focus on student achievement through regular
subject assessment tasks, NAPLAN testing, Common Tests and Semester
1 reports.
The Junior School team would like to congratulate the majority of
Year 7 and 8 students who have been trying to do their best in all
facets of school life. Semester 1 reports is one way that students
show a commitment to their learning and excellence in this area
will be acknowledged in early Term 3.
Students also show their commitment to our College wide values
through actions that display respect for self, others and the environment.
To acknowledge these positive
behaviours, the Junior School introduced
a Community based competition
that encompassed three areas
– wearing of correct school uniform,
‘Random Act of Kindness’ awards and
‘Inspirational Speeches’. Form captains
were invited to determine the
activity for the winning Year 7 and 8
communities and this event will occur
in Week 11. To date we have the
following community totals showing
that it is a close contest with less than two weeks to go.
• Mr Kent’s community (7A, 7C and 7G) – 226 points
• Mr Tucker’s community (7B, 7E and 7F) – 231 points
• Mrs Keenan’s community (7D, 7H and 7I) – 227 points
• Mr Hugh’s community (8B, 8H and 8E) – 232 points
• Mrs Capelli’s community (8A, 8G and 8I) – 227 points
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