RSC News - Ringwood Secondary College

Newsletter Number 7 June 22, 2012
Performing Arts
SWEET CHARITY
Rehearsals are progressing well for this year’s production of Sweet
Charity, to be performed from August 9 to August 18 in the College
Hall. See the attached poster for booking details – you can secure
your tickets by visiting www.trybooking.com/BNCS. Hurry as they
are already selling fast!
CALLING ALL PAST PRODUCTION MEMBERS
Were you ever involved in an RSC production? Do you know others
who were?
This year, we have a special function for all ex students, staff and
parents who have been involved in previous productions. Following
the 4.30pm twilight show on Saturday August 9, there will be a
gathering in the library from 7 to 9 – a great opportunity to catch
up with friends from the past. You can book tickets to this function
for $12 by following the link on the main booking website. Remember
that you also need to purchase your ticket for the performance
separately. It would be great to see a diverse turnout representing
the last 30 years of Ringwood productions so spread the word and
get on board!
Benjamin Moody
Performing Arts Director
Music Association
CHOCOLATE DRIVE
Thank you to all families who have returned their chocolate money
to the school. Please return it as soon as possible to make sure you
are in the draw for a 2013 Music Levy, currently valued at $405, as
well as some other great prizes.
Karen Carden
Vice President Music Assoc.
Australian Geography
Competition 2012
VCE Geography students from Ringwood Secondary College competed
in the National Geographic Channel Australian Geography
Competition at the end of last term. Approximately 80,000 students
from 774 schools entered the competition this year. As part of the
competition, students were required to demonstrate their knowledge
about global and local issues, with questions on recent natural
disasters, sustainable energy and countries in our region, as well
as using their geographic skills to interpret information through
statistics, maps and satellite images.
We have a number of student Geographers who performed at a
very high level, gaining impressive results in the senior level of the
competition. Over 1/3 (38%) of the Unit 3 Geography class gained
a High Distinction or Distinction. Statistics for this level across the
country are 20%. Nationally, it is only the top 11% who are awarded
a High Distinction at the senior level. It was very pleasing to see
23% of our Ringwood students attain that award. We would like to
congratulate the following students:
High Distinction
Luke Mealor, Joshua Nohan, Mitchell Pettett, Ben Richards and
Veida Somerville
Distinction
Fletcher Heyward, Jacob Mason, and Nick Reynolds (Year 11)
Credit
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Jason Bennington, Briar Jackson (Year 11), Grant McInerney and
Jessica Pater
Well done to all of our students who participated so capably.
Welfare
L-R: Fletcher Heyward,
Jacob Mason, Mitch Pettett,
Joshua Nohan, Veida
Somerville, Luke Mealor &
Nick Reynolds.
Abs: Ben Richards-High
Distinction (has exited
school and certificate has
been mailed.
Annette Nivenand Marion Rodda
VCE Geography Teacher /Geography Coordinator
RSC NEW SOCIAL WORKER - KAREN HALLAM
My Name is Karen Hallam and I am wanting to introduce myself after
I recently accepted the
role of Social Worker at
RSC. Some staff, students
and parents may already
know me from my time
filling in the position (in
2009-2010) and also my
work in the careers office
over the past few years.
I will be in the Wellbeing
Centre each week
from Tuesday through
to Friday, although some hours will be spent continuing my one
on one support (via careers) for students who are at risk of failing,
struggling with the demands of school or considering leaving the
school.
I look forward to getting to know you all over the coming year and
beyond.
ON ANOTHER NOTE:
With the end of term fast approaching I am writing to request nominations
for the RADAR Award.
As you all know RADAR stands for ‘Respect and Diversity at Ringwood’,
so please have a think about any staff members and/or students
who you think have made a positive difference to the RSC
community this term.
• Have they helped out or supported a friend/colleague through a
difficult time?
• Have they gone above and beyond what is required of them for
the benefit of others?
• Have they had a positive influence in what could have been a very
negative situation?
• Have they been respectful of others who may have different views/
beliefs?
If so please send through nominations via email to myself or Sharlene
in the Welfare office by Thursday June 28th.
These nominations will be announced at an assembly early next
term and the final winner of the RADAR Award will receive a special
gift and be recognised at the end of the year ceremony.
Karen Hallam