RSC News - Ringwood Secondary College
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<strong>News</strong>letter Number 2 March 4, 2011<br />
COLLEGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2011<br />
At the close of nominations there were 3 nominations received<br />
for parent representation on the council as follows:<br />
Leah Brohm<br />
Sandra Kitching<br />
Mark Morewood<br />
As the number of nominations equals the number of vacancies, I<br />
declare these parents elected.<br />
In the category of DEECD representatives there are 4 nominees:<br />
Kimberley Hall<br />
Ben Moody<br />
Annette Niven<br />
Eleni Stathatos<br />
And therefore an election is necessary for the two vacancies.<br />
Voting by the electorate of DEECD employees at the college will<br />
close on March 8, 2011.<br />
I thank all members of the college community who have nominated<br />
for the interest in this important governance role.<br />
HILL STREET CAR PARKING<br />
Maroondah City Council has provided formal permission for the<br />
construction of 90° indented parking on the school side with<br />
some parking on street between the indented areas. There will<br />
also be a pedestrian pathway on the school side. This will allow<br />
us to beautify the overall streetscape and appearance along our<br />
college boundary and at the same time increase pedestrian and<br />
vehicular safety and access in Hill Street.<br />
The department of Education has contributed $140,000 to allow<br />
this work to be completed.<br />
YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY<br />
Congratulations to Naomi Sheath of of Year 11 who has been selected<br />
to participate in the UBS Young Women’s Leadership Academy<br />
for 2011, in Sydney during the first term break.<br />
Naomi’s application was one of 22 from Victoria who were successful<br />
from over 100 applications received.<br />
The objective of the academy program is to:<br />
• provide young women in Year 11 an opportunity to explore<br />
and learn about a range of career opportunities in business.<br />
• introduce them to a diverse group of contempory women<br />
leaders.<br />
• Encourage leadership aspirations in young women.<br />
• Provide leadership skills development.<br />
The residential program will be held at the University of Sydney.<br />
From Mrs Ward ...<br />
DEBUTANTE BALL – MARCH 19TH<br />
Michael Phillips<br />
Principal<br />
Page 3<br />
What a sight it is to watch 50 couples<br />
manage to walk gracefully, curtsy, waltz<br />
and generally concentrate er masse.<br />
Midst mild chatter and laughter and the<br />
voice of Caitlin on the microphone, the<br />
presentation will be awesome.<br />
Thank you to the band of parents who<br />
toil over tickets, money, food and photos.<br />
All monies must be completed for guests by the 9th March and<br />
families are reminded of their college commitment.<br />
YEAR 12<br />
PREFECTS INDUCTION – FEBRUARY 23RD<br />
Special mention on this annual event warrants acknowledgement<br />
to our new Master of Ceremonies, Mr Ben Moody, who ensured the<br />
smooth correctness of the programme. Likewise, our appreciation<br />
to Miss Rosemary Kenna and her talented music students for their<br />
playing. To the library staff for accommodating the afternoon tea<br />
and the canteen for its preparation, we are grateful.<br />
To the prefects for enthusiasm, commitment and correct socks, we<br />
value you and to Mr Craig Guscott, Prefect 1983, Council Vice President<br />
and current parent, we express our thanks for your thoughtful<br />
and insightful comments. Both Jess Akaruru and Dylan Hornsby,<br />
Head Prefects - 2011, spoke of leadership and opportunity on behalf<br />
of the group.<br />
MEC EVENTS<br />
How stimulating and impressive was it to listen to Michael Carr-<br />
Gregg at Deakin last month. So realistic, so challenging yet considerate<br />
of measuring up, diet and habits for a healthy Year 12, he<br />
engaged an audience of 600.<br />
Also the Swinburne Day illustrated student respect and interaction<br />
in the 4 sessions held.<br />
Several still owe $45 and all are urged to pay and be responsible.<br />
We regret a small number opted out.<br />
LADIES AUXILIARY – AGM. MARCH 22ND 7.30PM IN THE CON-<br />
FERENCE ROOM<br />
This wonderful group invites your presence and to a range of activities<br />
throughout the year – e.g. Shoe party, Card Night, Second Hand<br />
sale, Production Canteen, Restaurant Dinners and involvement in<br />
whole school events.<br />
We hope to plan a Twilight Market in 2012 – Please join with us.<br />
STUDENT TEACHERS<br />
<strong>Ringwood</strong> <strong>Secondary</strong> <strong>College</strong> staff act professionally to assist student<br />
teachers – primarily from Deakin, Melbourne Uni and RMIT.<br />
Working closely with two Masters of Education programmes invites<br />
many students to our college and the diversity of programmes,<br />
learning and engagement affords valuable experiences to all. Currently<br />
we enjoy 3 Melbourne Interns and appreciate their contribution<br />
to our college.<br />
From Mrs Hughes ...<br />
YEAR 7 AND 8 AMBASSADORS<br />
Mrs J. Ward<br />
Assistant Principal<br />
Congratulations to the Junior School Ambassadors who participated<br />
in their training session this week. The students were very<br />
enthusiastic and Mrs Keenan and I were very impressed with their<br />
positive approach and willingness to be involved. We are looking<br />
forward to having our young ambassadors participate in the transition<br />
tours which will be commencing next week.<br />
TRAVELLING TO AND FROM SCHOOL<br />
Students are reminded that when travelling to and from school in<br />
their school uniform, we expect they will display appropriate behaviour<br />
and courtesy to other members of the community.