RSC News - Ringwood Secondary College

Newsletter Number 2 March 4, 2011
haviour and courtesy to other members of the community.
Train Travellers - Students should behave in a responsible and safe
manner on station platforms and on trains and not engage in behaviours
that could endanger themselves or others.
Bus Travellers – Many students travel using a range of bus services,
some dedicated to school runs and others on buses that include
the wider community. Students should be courteous to other passengers,
resist pushing and be mindful of younger students.
Walking – Where possible, students should use main thoroughfares
and walk with other students. Students travelling to and from
school must use the pedestrian crossing on Bedford Road. Students
are strongly discouraged from travelling through the Ringwood
Lake area.
Bicycles - Students MUST wear a helmet at all times when riding
their bicycle to and from school. Bicycles can be stored in the bike
racks at the back of the Library during the day and students should
use a lock to secure their bicycle. Riding in the school grounds is
not permitted.
Scooters - Students who ride their scooter to school must store it
in the Scooter Bay between Room 402 and 403. This storage area
will be locked during the day and only opened prior to the end of
Period 4. If students need to leave the school early, they will not be
able to access their scooter till the following day.
Skateboards – are not permitted. Students should not use a skateboard
for travelling to and from school.
PROGRESS REPORTS
Please note that teachers will be preparing Progress Reports for all
students in Years 7-12 in the coming weeks. These reports will be
distributed prior to the Parent/Teacher interview sessions which will
be held at the end of Term 1. Both sessions will operate between
4.00 and 7.00 pm. On both days, all students will be dismissed at
2.30 pm.
Parent/Teacher interviews:
Years 10-12 - Wednesday, 30 March
Years 7-9 - Thursday, 7 April
Parents will be able to arrange meeting times with their child’s
teachers using an online system: Parent Teacher Online (PTO). Information
about this process will be communicated shortly.
We strongly recommend that parents take this opportunity to meet
with their child’s teachers to find out how they are progressing.
YEARS 7 AND 9 NAPLAN TESTING
All Year 7 and 9 students will be participating in the NAPLAN (National
Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy). The tests
will be held on 10, 11 and 12 May. The NAPLAN will assist teachers
to identify students’ strengths and weaknesses in Literacy and Numeracy
and enable them to adjust teaching strategies to provide
appropriate support.
Mrs J. Hughes
Assistant Principal
From Mr Salisbury ...
Overall, the start of the school year is going extremely well. Most
students have settled into a productive learning pattern and motivation
levels are high. I’ve been delighted with the pleasant tone of
the college and it all bodes well for a great year. Now that the dust
has settled and routines established, the really serious learning
takes off and students need to make sure they keep up with their
teachers’ programmes. As parents, if you think your child is falling
behind, make sure you contact the relevant Community Head to
discuss the situation.
SOME KEY POINTS/REMINDERS
PASTORAL CARE:
Our first extended form assembly dedicated to pastoral care was
held on Wed 23 February. It was highly successful and I congratulate
Ms Hall for her determined efforts in preparing the learning
material. We look forward this year to increased levels of Pastoral
care, particularly with the increase in the number of Community
Heads (formally Level Coordinators) and new systems to monitor
students more closely.
MULTICULTURAL YOUTH SPORTS FESTIVAL:
This Saturday the college is hosting an exciting Multicultural Youth
Sports Festival and many hundreds of participants are expected. It
promises to be a vibrant and exciting day. Please see the attached
flyer-all welcome.
UNIFORM:
Thank-you to parents who support the college by ensuring students
are in full college uniform-it’s really appreciated. A small number of
boys are wearing T shirts beneath polo tops. Similarly, a handful of
students are wearing non-polishable shoes and over the week we
will be asking them to purchase black polishable shoes.
WHOLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY:
A fortnight ago we conducted our first whole school assembly for
2011. The students were outstanding in their behaviour and enjoyed
the opportunity to meet the 2011 prefects.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION DRILL:
Congratulations to all students on their conduct during our Emergency
drill this Friday. We have conducted several over the past few
years and students are now very familiar with the process.
PCTA-PARENTS, CITIZENS AND TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION:
On February 22nd, the PCTA meet for their first meeting of 2011.
During term 1 the committee organises the Deb Ball and in term
2 we will organise an afternoon tea for staff. Our next meeting is
March 22nd, 7.30pm, College Conference Room and a warm invitation
is extended to any parent interested in being a part of this
dynamic group.
LITTER PROGRAM:
Our litter program is up and running and the effects are obvious to
all. What a pity 10-20% of our student body continue to litter! Their
actions are selfish and totally antisocial.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE:
On Thursday 24th February, our highly dedicated Facilities Committee
began planning improvements for college facilities, 2011. Any
parent interested in joining this dynamic group should contact Mr
Salisbury. Meetings occur once a term and there is an emphasis on
getting things done! All welcome.
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