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RSC News
The Newsletter of Ringwood Secondary College
Issue Number 02 Online address: www.ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au/newsletters March 01, 2013
RINGWOOD
INDUCTS
YEAR 12
PREFECTS
FOR
2013
Special Guest :
Mr Mark Bolton
1996 Prefect
Phone: 9870 2002 Fax: 9879 5414 Student Absences - If your Child is Unwell Please Call the Absence Line on 9845 7519
Email: ringwood.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Home Page: www.ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au

Newsletter Number 2 March 01, 20123
Quick Calendar
Term 1 - 2012
Week 6
Sat 3 March * RSC Deb Ball The Grand
Wed 6 March * Maroondah Division Swimming
* Year 9 Guest Speaker Tammy Van Wisse
* Junior School Form Captian Training
Thurs 7 - 8 March * Duke of Ed Yarra Junction Camp
Fri 8 March * Year 8 Steven Herrick Poetry Incursion
Week 7
Mon 11 March
Tue 12 March
* LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY Student Free Day
* Year 7 & 9 Immunisations
* Year 11 Legal Studies Barwon Prison visit
Wed 13 - 15 March * Year 11 PE Surf Camp
Fri 15 March * Year 8 Combined Formo
Week 8
Mon 18 - 20 March * Year 9 Challen9e Camp Phillip Island
* Year 10 Common Period
Tues 19 March * Eastern Region Swimming
Wed 20 - 22 March * Unit 1 Geography Camp - Cowes
Fri 22 March * Year 8 Summer Sport Round Robiin
* VCAL Footy Day
The Next Meeting:
Council
Heritage
Music Association
Ladies Auxiliary
Policy & Education
Resources
Working Bee
Wed 13 March
Mon 18 March
Mon 4 March
Tues 5 March
Wed 20 March
Tues 5 March
Friday 15 March
The next Newsletter will be issued on
22 March
Principal’s
Post..
VCE SEASON OF EXCELLENCE – TOP DESIGNS
A student from our 2012 VCE class, Meleonie Myer, will be represented
in Top Designs 2013 presented at the Melbourne Museum.
Top Designs is part of the VCE Season of Excellence managed by
the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority. The exhibition
runs from 15 March until 30 June.
The VCE Season of Excellence comprises twelve concerts (Top
Class and Top Acts), two exhibitions, (Top Arts and Top Designs)
and screenings of short films (Top Screen). All work is produced
by outstanding VCE students who completed technology, design,
visual or performing arts studies in 2012. Events are presented in
Melbourne’s major cultural venues.
Top Designs will show works created by 108 exceptional VCE students
who completed VCE Media, Product Design and Technology,
Food and Technology, Systems Engineering, Visual Communication
Design and VCE VET Interactive Digital Media. Exhibits include, garments,
graphic and product design, short films (also shown in Top
Screen), interactive media, print layout, photography, food product
planning, mechanical and electronic projects. Works are accompanied
by folios and design plans comprising work briefs, client feedback
and evaluation.
The exhibition and associated educational programs are a valuable
resource for current VCE students. For program times see:
RINGWOOD LIBRARY, LEARNING AND CULTURAL CENTRE
Maroondah Council is planning this new facility that will include a
Library, Learning Centre, Art Gallery and Council Service Centre. It is
interested in your feedback about activities, the look and feel of the
centre and innovative ideas. An online survey can be completed at
www.maroondah.vic.gov.au
PSW – Shop Times
Ringwood SC Uniforms will be available from the PSW East
Store
18-20 Railway Ave, Ringwood East 3135
Ph: 9879 5500
Email: ringwood@psw.com.au – Website www.psw.com.au
Shop Hours:
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm
Saturday – 9.00am – 5.00pm
RINGWOOD SECONDARY COLLEGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2013
At the close of nominations the number of nominees was equal
to the number of vacancies. Therefore an election will not be required.
The following are therefore declared elected for the period
01/04/2013 to 31/03/2015
Parent Representatives:
Leah Brohm
Greg Jacobs
Sandra Kitching
DEECD Representatives:
Joe Pollock
Eleni Stathatos
Charles Heathcote has also been nominated to fill a casual vacancy
for the period 01/04/2013 to 31/03/2014
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PREFECTS INDUCTION 2013
Last week I had the pleasure of inducting our 2013 Prefects. This
important tradition highlights the significance of the role of our
student leaders and especially the key role our Year 12 students
play in the daily life of our college.
It was particularly inspiring to hear from Mark Bolton who was
himself a student at Ringwood in the mid 90’s. In his role as CEO
of Ladder an organisation that constructs housing for homeless
youth, Mark highlighted many important leadership qualities
and in particular the importance of service to others.
As a result of Marks input, we hope to utilise some of the opportunities
to develop a more comprehensive approach to Youth in
Philanthropy initiatives throughout the College.
UPCOMING COMMUNICATION
In the coming fortnight we will be contacting all families to advise
you of the introduction of an internet portal called Compass
School Manager.
The letter will explain how you will be able to access information
on attendance and student reports, book conferences with teachers,
provide permissions and payments for excursions and activities
and keep up to date with news relevant to your child(ren).
Each family will receive a letter via Australia Post on Thursday
March 14 or Friday March 15 confirming a username and password.
Access will be by selecting the Compass icon on the Ringwood
Secondary College website.
In keeping with the sense of occasion and the importance of forging
relationships, the College held its Prefect Induction Ceremony
on Thursday the 21st of February where 23 of our elected prefects
were inducted in the time honoured Prefects’ Book. Our guest
speaker, Mr Mark Bolton, himself a prefect of the College in 1996,
spoke of the importance of decisions, having a go and committing
to decisions. The importance of a ceremony of this nature can never
be overlooked in building year level cohesion and unity. A huge
thanks and congratulations to all the Year 7 cohort for being such a
wonderful audience.
Once again, the Dr Michael Carr-Gregg evening was well attended
by parents and students – his pragmatic advice and lifestyle tips on
getting the best out the VCE was well received.
Mr. J Barut
Assistant Principal
From Mrs Stathatos ..
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
The past two weeks have seen students settling into the routines
of their year level and making a terrific effort to improve their work
habits.
Work habits such as coming to class and submitting work on time
are crucial in maximising student outcomes. We encourage students
to maintain a high level of engagement with their learning
and to ask for assistance when they experience challenges.
Best wishes to all students representing the school on the World
Tour, leaving this weekend. I am sure you will all be great representatives
of your school and community.
From Mr Barut ..
SENIOR SCHOOL NEWS
BUSY, BUSY, BUSY.
Michael Phillips
Principal
The life of a VCE student is a continuum of SACs, homework,
study, preparation and commitment.
The College supports our students by offering them counselling,
mentoring and spaces to study and revise. Students have access
to the Senior Study Centre until at least 5.00pm every night! What
a fantastic opportunity for our current cohort to stay back after
classes at the end of the day and revise what they have learnt and
prepare for the next day’s classes.
On that note the MEC study day was an immensely successful day
where all our Year 12 students were taken through different workshops
on the best way to ‘study’…..an inherently difficult concept!
Workshops included Student Elevation, Time Management and
Study Sensei. Further, the Chief Assessor of the English study,
Mr Bob Hillman, provided a valuable insight on what constitutes
success in the VCE English examination. Students from all schools
were attentive to all the presenters and respectful of the occasion….even
new friendships were forged. The attending teachers
spoke highly of the exemplary behaviour and attitude. It was a
pleasure for all to attend.
UNIFORM
We would ask for parental support in uniform matters. Students at
this stage of the year are to wear their summer uniform.
Please note that Ringwood Secondary College does not accept
students wearing facial piercings. Thank you to parents for their
vigilance in this matter.
We encourage Middle School students to take on leadership opportunities
offered to them.
The Year 10 Common period, in particular, has been a terrific way
for students to discover what’s on offer. Best wishes to everyone
who applies for positions of leadership.
Mrs. E Stathatos
Assistant Principal
School Council Report ..
RTTF REPORT: JOE POLLOCK
• RTTF enrolment has increased in 2013 with around 60 VET Automotive
students, 60 VET Engineering students, 100 Information
Technology/Shared Technology/Cisco/Media students, 35 Automotive
apprentices (inc SBATs) and 7 Engineering apprentices.
• The automotive and IT/Cisco training facilities have been upgraded
– they are now excellent teaching and learning facilities.
• Joe Pollock to update RSC staff re RTTF changes.
RECURRENT FUNDING FOR RTTF FOLLOW UP: MICHAEL PHILLIPS
• Michael Phillips has had ongoing meetings with Minister Hall.
Council to write to DEECD to follow up.
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COUNCIL ELECTION PROCESS: MICHAEL PHILLIPS
• See election information in newsletter; 2 DEECD, 3 parent positions
available.
CALENDAR 2013: ELENI STATHATOS
• Diary going live on website shortly.
HERITAGE: TERRY KANE
• Items obtained from Parkwood SC for the Ringwood Historical
Society.
• Ongoing planning for RSC/RHS Diamond Jubilee March 2014
PRINCIPAL REPORT: MICHAEL PHILLIPS
• Discussion of AEU EBA/Work Bans; State-wide stop work 14 Feb
• Destinations for 2012 students –‘Best results in a number of years’.
RESOURCES: JOE GLEESON
• Approval of payments
• Discussion on canteen viability.
FACILITIES: CHRIS SALISBURY
• Improvements to Rooms104-105 Computer Lab, Tech room, and
accessible bathroom almost completed.
• Update and consideration of projects including Hill St gate almost
finished, painting, tank water catchment, school signage, BBQ in
Hub area.
OH AND S REPORT: CHRIS SALISBURY
• New staff have undertaken OH & S induction.
NEXT MEETINGS:
Council Meeting Wed 13 March 2013
Resources Tues 5 March 2013
Policy & Education Wed 20 Feb 2013
Facilities Thurs 22 Feb 2013
Joe Pollock
School Council
Heritage ..
The Ringwood Secondary College is one of a very few Secondary
Colleges in Victoria that can claim to have a substantial Archives
that contains materials reflecting the history of our College from
its commencement as a High School in 1954 right through to
2012.
The material stored in our Archives includes a complete collection
of School Magazines, Production Programs and memorabilia,
dated newspaper cuttings of events reported in the local press
and records and programs of special events including Speech
Night Programs, Debutante Ball Presentation, Tours, Valedictory
Dinner Programs and much more.
In 1992 devastating fires destroyed most of the school’s records
leaving very little tangible evidence of our past; however in 2004
the School Council appointed an Archivist and the Heritage Group
set out on a project to rebuild the lost records. Commencing with
just 16 original photographs (that were off-site at the time of the
fire) we now have a collection of more than 1000 recovered and
digitized class photographs and many other photos that record
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the progress of our College through the years.
Although a great deal of work has already been done there are
still many gaps in the old records that require filling. At the same
time there is a need to maintain the flow of current material into
the Archives to ensure that it can be recorded and preserved to
demonstrate the voyage of our College over the years for future
generations.
Parents, grandparents, teachers or students (past and present)
who have any historical material (old photographs, student tours,
special projects, etc.) they would like to donate to the Archives
please contact the College Administration who can put you in
touch with our Archivist who basically works off-site.
Junior School News ..
Our Year 7 “Transition Program”
has now commenced
with a range of activities taking
place over the past two
weeks.
Terry Kane
Archivist and Convener of Heritage Group
Our “Supportive Friends”
(trained students from Year
11) have organised and run
a session involving a range
of activities engaging all year 7 students. It was a great pleasure
watching the students taking part in these activities. The supportive
friends will continue to run
activities throughout the remainder
of term one and into
term two.
On Monday 18th 7A – E attended
the Study Skills and
Well Being day and on Tuesday
the 19th February 7F-I .
Students travelled by coach
to the Heathmont Baptist church to complete three sessions, Anti
Bullying, Friendships and Study Skills and Cyber Safety. Students
looked at planning a homework timetable around all their weekly
commitments and using various aspects of the internet with
safely. They actively took part in the
friendship session making many new
friends before the day was over. Students
at the Monday workshops are to
be commended for their drive to keep
working under extreme heat conditions.
On behalf of all Year 7 students
the Community Coordinators would
like to thank the large team of staff who made these days possible.
Without their support these activities would not have been run.
Their time and effort is much appreciated.
Our next big Transition Activity is on Friday 1st March. Students
will travel by bus to Adventure Park, Geelong. Students will depart
school at 9.00am and return at 4.00 pm. Please note the late return.
Students may bring lunch or purchase it from the park. Swimwear
and sun tan lotion are required to enjoy the activities with new
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Junior Dance Club ..
Congratulations to all students who
auditioned!
Rehearsals are Thursday lunchtimes
in room 700, 1.10-1.40pm. Please
bring comfy clothes and plenty of
water.
Rachel Woolford
Food & Technology ..
PAYMENTS (SEMESTER 1)
If your son/daughter is studying Food & Technology this semester,
a compulsory payment is required to cover the cost of food purchased
for your child’s classes. This food is either consumed at
school or brought home to share with your family.
Please ask your son/daughter for the payment notice which have
been distributed to all students this week. The notices have also
been emailed to parents/guardians.
Middle School ..
It has been a fabulous beginning to the year in the Middle School.
The Year 9 students have settled into the Challe9e Program and are
super excited to utilize their new laptops in a number of educational
ways. There will be a great many changes that the students will
adapt to, particularly relating to InterGREAT, however, their dedicated
and passionate teachers will work closely with them to ensure
they work to their maximum abilities.
The Year 10 Common Sessions, held Monday, Week 2, have introduced
the students to the activities and programs they will be involved
in this year. This time with the year level has, thus far, proven
to be a GREAT initiative that brings the students together with their
Community Heads as well as fantastic guest speakers.
Nepal News ..
RINGWOOD SECONDARY
COLLEGE LANGTANG VALLEY
TREK AND COMMUNITY PRO-
JECT APRIL 2013.
We have been busy fundraising
for the Community Project at
Shree Narayanthan Lower Secondary
School in Nepal.
We have been doing sausage sizzles at commercial outlets, movie
excursions, spider and icecream
days at school and we
had a Trivia Night last year. We
will be donating $6,000.00 to
the school in Nepal to make a
50metre long play ground wall,
which will help to prevent balls
and equipment going over the
Payments are due by Friday 8th March. Please pay at the Administration
Office.
We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
Gayle Turcato
Food & Technology Co-ordinator
Music ..
Welcome to all those Year 7’s
who joined the music program
on a very hot and steamy evening
last Monday.
For those students and parents
who could not make it, there are
still a few places available in the
program. Please pick up a recruitment
package from the PAC office as soon as possible. This invite
is also extended to those interested students
in years 8 to 11.
Also a reminder to those that have
joined the program, that there are second
hand instruments for sale. Please
check the notice board in the PAC foyer.
Music jackets are available for purchase.
Sample jackets are available in the PAC
office to try on recess and lunch Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday. From 2013
onwards the music jacket is part of the performance uniform for all
music students.
side of a hill to fall hundreds of
metres below. We will also be
paying for, and helping with
the rendering of the walls of the
school classrooms. The rendering
will help to keep the cold
weather and wind from penetrating
the classrooms particularly
on snowy wintery days.
Everyone is counting down the days until we leave for this amazing
trip. Currently we have 37 participants of which 16 are students and
the rest are made up parents, ex-students and staff from R.S.C.
Christine Ross
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Upcoming events for your diary:
Term 1:
Sat 2 Mar PA World Tour Departs
Thurs 28 Mar Music Photos
Term 2:
Fri 12 April Stage Band Day Camp TSB &SSB
Sat 13 April Stage Band Day Camp JSB & ISB
Mon 15 April JSB Masterclass
Wed 17 April ISB Masterclass
Thurs 18 April SSB Masterclass
Fri 19 April PA World Tour Homecoming Concert
Sat 20 April RSC Symphony Orchestra- Symphonie
Fantastique Saturday
Mon 22 April TSB Masterclass
Mon 29 April Jazz Night
Fri 3 - Sun 5 May Generations in Jazz Stage Band
Competitions, Mt Gambier (all stage bands)
Thurs May 9 Junior Concert/Intermediate Autumn concert
(all junior and intermediate ensembles)
Mon 13 May Boroondara Eisteddfod Senior & Junior Choir
Wed 15 May Year 11 & 12 Music Performance
– Steve Vertigan TBC
Wed 22 May Unit 1 VCE Music Performance recitals
Thurs 23 May Unit 3 VCE Music Performance recitals TBC
Wed 29 May – Sat1 Jun Victorian School Music Festival – Strings
Sat 1 June Stage Band Day Camps TSB &ISB
Sun 2 June Stage Band Day Camps JSB &ISB
Thurs 20 June Senior Music Concert ( all senior and
intermediate ensembles)
Sat 22 June Intermediate Concert Band – Super Dooper
Saturday
Janine Pero
Director of Music
RSC PCTA – New Members ..
Are you a new family at RSC, or would like to be more involved in
the school community, get to know other parents and gain some
insight into how the school works?
We would love to welcome you to the PCTA, Parents, Citizens,
Teachers Association.
We are a small, friendly and very productive committee who work
together to organise the following annual school events for staff
and students:
* The Debutante ball in term 1
* A thank you morning tea for staff during Education Week
* Year 7 & 8 walkathon in term 3
* Assist the Ladies Auxiliary with the second hand clothing/book
sale in term 4
The funds raised from the Deb ball and the walkathon go back to
the school to contribute to facilities for students such as outdoor
seating, soccer field, ‘The Hub’ and various other projects.
The PCTA meet once a term on a Tuesday evening, and welcome
you to our next meeting on Tuesday 30 April at 7.30pm. Your participation,
no matter how small or large, is very much appreciated.
If you have any questions, please contact Anna Frith email
fritha@unimelb.edu.au
The Sports Pages ..
SWIMMING SPORTS
The annual Ringwood Secondary
College Swimming Carnival
was a great day, at a new venue
this year, Croydon Memorial
Pool. A fantastic turn out of students,
on what was a beautiful
30 degree day, added to the
Carnival atmosphere with Mr
Kent and Mr McKay leading the
music over the loud speakers
and the smaller pool filled with students throughout the day. The
performance of our new Year 7 students was particularly exciting
and we look forward to seeing many of them in action at the Division
Carnival.
Bouncing back from third place last year in the house competition,
Karralla House (Yellow) triumphed on 413 points, seeing off last
years winner Woorkarrim (Blue) on 366 points. In third place was
Noorook House (Red), who finished 27 points adrift on 339.
The final events featured some fiercely contested relays involving
Year 7 and 8 students, as well as
the staff-student relay. In a big
upset, the two staff teams were
comprehensively defeated for
the first time in a decade, resulting
in many staff members leaving
the pool with their heads
down. However, the legitimacy
of the students victory has been
called into question, with two
students swimming multiple legs of the relay. We look forward to
the rematch in 2014.
Winners of events on the day were Sophie Caldwell, Khy Blizzard
(7), Tristan Blizzard (5), Lee Fletcher (4), Alice Matanisiga, Sinead
Lumsden, Georgina Button (3), Renae Kopek, Jacqueline Smart (2),
Emma George, Jayden Cichowski, Lauren Flanagan, Cooper Fraser,
Harrison Leigh, Abby Couper, Cameron Shield, Luke Percy, Isaac
Parlas (1)
Our Age Group champions were:
Girls
Boys
13 Years Sophie Caldwell Lee Fletcher
14 Years Alice Matanisiga Cooper Fraser
15 Years Sinead Lumsden Khy Blizzard
16 Years Jacqueline Smart Tristan Blizzard
17 Years - Cameron Shield
18-20 Years Georgina Button Luke Percy
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Many of our swimmers and divers will now represent Ringwood at
the Maroondah Division championships on Wednesday March 6th
at the Booroondara Sports Complex in Balwyn, where our team
will be aiming to win its 21st successive swimming championship.
Parents are most welcome to attend the Disivion swimming day to
support the team.
A big thank you to the students
for their enthusiasm and participation
throughout the day and
to the staff who worked tirelessly
in the many jobs required to
make the day such a successful
one.
SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY – 28TH MARCH
In conjunction with the school cross country on the 28th March this
term we will be holding an adidas School Fun-Run as a major fundraising
event this year for Year 7 and 8 students. All money raised will go
towards the installation of water drinking fountains on the oval. These
should be a great addition to an area of the school used by all students.
The adidas School Fun-Run is a healthy, fun and active fundraiser
that ensures we send the right message to our students about getting
active, having fun and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The main
focus of this event is on participation. Family support is most appreciated
as we encourage all students to get involved.
In the coming week all Year 7 and 8 students will receive a Sponsorship
Form to help collect sponsorship on behalf of the school. Any
older student who wishes to raise funds should see Mr Simkin or Mr
Craig for a sponsorship form.
We ask all parents to read the Sponsorship Form and sign the front
page to grant permission for their child to fundraise and participate
in this event. Students who raise just $10 or more will receive a
reward for effort.
First Aid ..
IMMUNISATIONS:
In accordance with Department of Health guideline, Maroondah City Council’s
Immunisation team will be visiting the school to provide immunisations
to students in years 7, 9 and 10.
There has been changes made to the Secondary School Immunisation Program
that start this year that you may not be aware of, so we thought we
would notify you of these changes.
1: The hepatitis B vaccine program ends in 2013. Most children entering Year
7 in 2013 will have had the course of hepatitis B vaccine as an infant. If you
feel your child still needs this vaccine you can contact the local council or
get it at your local doctor.
2: An ongoing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine program will now include
the boys as well in 2013. This will mean that both boys and girls in Year
7 will benefit from the Gardasil vaccine.
Year 9 school boys will be targeted for a catch-up Gardasil vaccine program
for two years only. This two year time-limited school based program occurs
in 2013 and 2014. More information on this will be sent home soon.
Chicken Pox will still be offered in Year 7 and diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis
will still be offered to the Year 10 students.
This is the schedule detailed below:
Term One
First Visit 12th March 2012
Year 7
HPV (1st dose) & Chicken Pox
Year 9 Boys
HPV (1st dose) – boys only
Term Two
Second Visit 4th June 2012
Year 7
HPV (2nd dose)
Year 9 Boys
HPV (2nd dose) – boys only
Year 10
Diphtheria Tetanus & Pertussis (Boostrix)
Term Four
Third Visit 15th October 2012
Year 7
HPV (3rd dose)
Year 9 Boys
HPV (3rd dose) – boys only
Students wanting to train for our event and to receive advice from
sporting heroes like Scott Prince, Dale Thomas, Sally Pearson and
other elite adidas athletes can do so by logging onto schoolfunrun.
com.au/students and clicking create a profile.
Thank you, good luck and happy fundraising!
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday March 6th – Division Swimming. Booroondara
Sports Complex
Thursday 14th March - Intermediate (9&10) Summer Round Robin
Tuesday 19th March - Eastern Region Swimming
Friday 22nd March - Year 8 Summer Round Robin
Wednesday 27th March - Year 7 Summer Round Robin
Thursday 28th March - School Cross Country
Kyle Simkin
Sports Coordinator
Immunisation cards have been distributed to all year 7 and 10 students and
Year 9 boys in form assemblies. If your child has not received one please
ask them to ask their form teacher for one or come to First Aid to get one.
The council immunisation team would like all students to wear their sports
uniform on the day of the immunisations.
If you have any queries regarding school immunisation please contact Maroondah
City Council on 1300 88 22 33.
ALL cards must be returned to the college whether your child is being immunised
or not, we MUST get a card registering your preference. Thank you
for your cooperation in this matter.For more information and fact sheets
see: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation
Shirley McInnes and Nancy Davies
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Music Association ..
This week we have distributed tickets for our Gourmet Hamper Raffle
to all music families. Tickets are $5.00 for a book of 5 - they will
also be available on Parent Teacher Interviews to purchase, and it
will be drawn on April 16th. Thank you for your support!
On Monday 4th March at 7.30pm, we are having our annual General
Meeting and would love to welcome any new parent along to
our group.
We are a fun group that helps out with all the music concerts that
are held throughout the year, and enjoy fundraising to help the Music
Department purchase new instruments and equipment that are
much needed.
We would love to see you there!
Karen Carden
Vice President
Careers ..
YEAR 12
Interviews are underway and hopefully this process will be completed
by the first few weeks of Term 2. Most students have spent
valuable time planning their career pathway for 2014. In upcoming
Common periods, guest speakers from several tertiary institutions
will visit the college and in the last week of Term 2 all students will
attend the TIS (Tertiary Information Session) at Deakin University,
where they will view an expo as well as listen to a range of guest
speakers about the VTAC (Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre)
process for applications for University or TAFE for 2014.
YEAR 10
Work Experience 2013
Another reminder to parents and students that this year’s Work
Experience is from June 24th –June 28th, the last week of Term 2.
Competition for quality jobs is fierce and we strongly encourage
all students who have not commenced the process to decide on a
type of job and put together an application.
All contracts (paperwork) must be submitted as soon as possible
and this year all formal placement applications will close in May.
Contact Mrs Miriklis if you have any queries.
MIP’s Interviews
Interviews of Year 10 students have commenced and each student
will have a career pathway plan mapped out by the middle of Term
2. In career focussed common periods students will be exposed to
ideas and information that will equip them to make sound choices
for their VCE/VCAL studies for 2014.
OTHER NEWS
UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
Melbourne has its’ annual Veterinary Science and Hospital Open
Day at the Werribee campus on Sunday 17 March. If you would like
to find out more about studying veterinary science, then attendance
is a must (details later). NOTE: The University of Melbourne is
the only university in Victoria with a veterinary science degree (it’s
post-graduate).
D0 YOU WANT TO STUDY MEDICINE OR PHYSIOTHERAPY AT
MONASH UNIVERSITY IN 2013? If so, you will need to complete
the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admissions Test
(UMAT). Applications to complete the test open in April, and close
at 5pm on 7 June. The test is on 31 July. (The UMAT is required for
some interstate universities as well). NOTE: the other three medical
degrees at Victorian universities are all post-graduate (Melbourne,
Monash (Gippsland) and Deakin (Geelong)).
FOLIO PREPARATION AND CAREER DISCOVERY COURSES – RMIT
runs short courses which can be useful in improving your skills,
helping with career decisions and preparing you for future folio
presentations. They cover areas like: architectural drawing, 3D
product design, autoCAD, drawing, fashion, studio textiles, design
jobs, visual/fine art, desktop publishing, graphic design, advertising,
interior decoration, visual merchandising. Contact: 9925 8111
or see www.shortcourses.rmit.edu.au. Some courses are run on Saturdays,
others in school holidays.
RMIT Science in the City Lab Tours
Students, parents and teachers are invited to Swinburne to visit the
modern learning laboratories, learn more about the programs on
offer and discover what science is all about.
Thu 11 April, 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Tue 2 July, 11.00am – 1.30pm
Wed 25 September, 2.00pm – 4.30pm
http://www.rmit.edu.au/appliedsciences/discover
RMIT YouTube Videos
Watch these YouTube videos to hear from current staff and students
about what RMIT has to offer.
http://www.youtube.com/user/rmitmedia
RMIT L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival
RMIT will be presenting a range of fashion exhibitions and discussions
throughout March as part of their fashion festival.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/fashiontextiles/lmff2013
At Monash Seminar Series
At Monash Seminar Series provides an opportunity for students,
parents and teachers to gain an insight into a range of disciplines
and degrees offered at Monash. At Monash Seminars will be held
regularly throughout the year beginning at 6.30pm and finishing
at around 8.00pm.
Seminars begin in March, to view dates and topics visit:
http://www.monash.edu.au/study/life/student/seminars/
Certified Practicing Accountants Career Expo
CPA Australia’s Career Expo aims to connect industry experts and
potential employers. Attendees can seek advice and access information
about a career in professional finance and accounting.
Thu 21 March, 5.30pm – 8.00pm, Crown Entertainment Complex
Palladium C and River Rooms Level 1, 8 Whiteman Street Southbank
http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/cpa-site/hs.xsl/become-career-expo.html
Contact careers either on (03) 9870 2002 or email: rsccareers@ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au
Mrs Maria Allison/Mrs Helen Doherty/Mrs Stacey Miriklis
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Newsletter Number 2 March 01, 20123
7 Countries in 36 Days -
China, England, Cananda, USA, France, Czech Republic and Netherlands
Hallo uit Australië
RSC
World Tour
2013
Farewell
Concert
Dobrý den, z Austrálie
你 好 , 从 澳 大 利 亚
Bonjour de l’Australie
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RSC World Tour Group
leaves this week -
Travel Safe!!!

Newsletter Number 2 March 01, 20123
RINGWOOD SECONDARY COLLEGE
PREFECTS
HEAD PREFECTS
Mitchell Pirera
DEPUTY HEAD PREFECTS
Brandon Stelfox
JUNIOR SCHOOL PREFECTS
Miranda Boyle
SENIOR SCHOOL / YEAR 12 EVENTS
Mitchell Pirera
PERFORMING ARTS
Emily Arnott
Lauren Ricci
Giorgia Deslandes
Nathan Cairns
Lauren Ricci
Oliver Ferres
MUSIC
Ryan Leggett
Jake Brudenell
WELFARE PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Luke Thomas
Bianca La Morticella
SPORT / SRC LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES
Luke Percy
Georgia Salter
CHALLEN9E / MIDDLE SCHOOL
Brandon Stelfox
Giorgia Deslandes
MULTICULTURAL / INTERNATIONAL
Hannah Macaulay
Yinghan Song
ENVIRONMENTAL / SUSTAINABILITY
Jessica Syme
Ben Nichol
SRC
Emily Higgs
William Antolasic
FUNDRAISING
Daniella Hastas
Christie Lay
CREATIVE ARTS
Naomi Veldhuizen
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Newsletter Number 2 March 01, 20123
Community Announcements..
The Department of Education and Ringwood Secondary College do not endorse the products or services of any private advertiser. No
responsibility is accepted by the Department of Education and Ringwood Secondary College for the accuracy of information contained in
advertisements or claims made by them.
Creative Moments
Heathmont Baptist Church Craft Group
Start the year off with Creative Moments
by making a quick and simple Memo Block
decorated with vintage & bright papers.
Wednesday 6th March
7.30pm
COST: $10
Please bring your scalpel and cutting mat
(if you have them)
RSVP: Friday 1st March with $10 payment
to Nadine phone 9720 4397
or email friendns@optusnet.com.au
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
Heathmont Baptist Church
78 Cuthbert St Heathmont
PARK ORCHARDS
NORTH RINGWOOD PARISH
JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB
Join the Sharks Family in 2013
Sharks are still on the Hunt!
New Blood Wanted!
Year 7 Art Outstanding
Achievements ..
Year 7 art students have been learning how to use line and tone
expressively to make their artworks more emotional. These two students,
Erin Fisken and Matilda Miles, have used the scribble technique
to create a soft drawing and the cross hatching technique
to make their work more aggressive. Congratulations to both Erin
and Matilda.
Phillip Roy
We have teams across
all age groups 7 to 17!
Do you want to play footy but not
sure where – then give us a go!
More numbers!More teams!More game time!
For further information, visit our website –
sharksjfc.org.au – or contact
Sean Woods President: 0407 886 817
Mark Powell Director of Football: 0406 124 424
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