NL 14 2009.indd - Ringwood Secondary College

Newsletter Number 14 December 15, 2009
From Mrs Ward ...
Heritage
Many of our college families have links to our history and involvement
in our planning to celebrate our past and recognize our directions
is partly the Heritage focus of RHS/RSC.
To those of you who value our traditions and wish to be part of
the celebrations in the future we invite you to consider joining
the Heritage group. Please come along on Monday 15th February
at 7.30pm in the Conference Room. We would delight in the
company and support.
Debutante Ball – Saturday 13th March
- Rehearsals start Tuesday 9th February
- All students are reminded of the financial and behavioural expectations
- Families are reminded about commitment to their students’
prime education in VCE.
- Tickets will be $70 pp
- It is a senior social for VCE at Ringwood
Secondhand Sale – Thankyou
To all members of the Ladies Auxiliary, who were so ably supported
by parents in the wider community, the college expresses
it gratitude for organising this event.
Without so many giving so much in time and energy, many families
would not benefit. The proceeds of this venture will be presented
to council early in 2010. All monetary refunds are to be
collected from the General office by the end of February.
Parent Engagement in 2010
Share in your student’s learning. Be involved in supporting college
programs. Learn about new directions. Meet with folk of
similar interests.
RSC offers opportunities for parent engagement. The PCTA, Performing
Arts, Music Association, Heritage and Ladies Auxiliary
bring a wide variety of opportunities through Sub committees of
Council, likewise invite parent opinion. Please contact an Assistant
Principal for further information.
VCE - MEC: 2010
Thursday 28th January sees 350+ teachers across the Maroondah
Education Coalition involved in a combined PD activity, spearheaded
by the MEC Curriculum Committee. This event fosters
professional learning and shared experiences. In February, Year
12 parents should note the talk by Michael Carr-Gregg, the VCE/
VCAL evening and the student MEC day at Swinburne.
Prefects
With pleasure we introduce our Year 12 student leaders for 2010
to the community
Head Prefects:
Andrew Amos (Performing Arts)
Natalie Tyler (MEC)
Deputy Head Prefects: Darcy Krenn (Welfare)
Chris Thompson (Sport)
International:
Welfare:
Junior School:
Middle School:
CHALLEN9E:
Technology/E Learning:
Music:
Performing Arts:
Environmental:
Sport:
Emily Richards and Leigh Andrews
Michaela Kos
Jeremy Thompson, Amy Malander
and Caitlyn Jeffress
Dylan Prescott and Jill Absolom
Jarrod Rodda
Timothy Simpson-Williams
Sam Wearne and Laura Deith
Mairead O’Brien and Ashleigh
O’Donohue
Madeleine Arnott and Adrian Palmer
Shannon McDade
The Prefects’ Induction is scheduled for Wednesday 17th February
pm and families will be invited to attend.
Year 12 ’09 – A College Achievement
We congratulate our Year 12 students on their recent achievements.
The Valedictory celebration, held at the MCG, witnessed the
cohesion and talents of the class of ’09. This week’s results brought
excitement and possible new directions and the Year 12 Year Book
displays the journey and fun times enjoyed over the years.
Congratulations to Tim Phillips, Emily Williams, Emma Hedin and
Kate Haysom who toiled to produce a memorable outcome.
Our achievement flyer for this year will summarize highlights of ’09
across the college and the VCE results for 2009.
Mrs J. Ward
Assistant Principal
From Mrs Hughes ...
Daily structure for 2010
Following feedback regarding the implementation of the four period
day, Form Assembly will take place at the beginning of the day in
2010. Form Assembly will continue to occur on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday each week, commencing at 8.48 am.
Mrs J. Hughes
Assistant Principal
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