Assistant Principals

From Mrs Hughes

The end of the year comes around so quickly!!  Once again, the school calendar for 2015 has been rich and busy. As we draw to a close for the year, I extend my thanks to our teachers and support staff for all their efforts with classes, students and participation/assistance in the many extra curricula programs that make RSC the great school it is.  I also send best wishes to all students and parents for a safe and happy Christmas and a relaxing break in January.

Second Hand Uniform and Book Sale

Sincere thanks to the small group of parents who assisted in running the second hand uniform and book sale last week. All support was greatly valued and the sale is a wonderful service for the College community.  Please note that any money not collected by 12 February 2016 will be transferred to the College account.

Continuous Reporting in 2016

Following our trial on introducing continuous reporting this semester, the Curriculum Committee has reviewed the process and made recommendations for 2016.  Accordingly, we will now stage the implementation with all Year 7 and 8 classes participating in continuous reporting next year, as well as the subjects in Years 9-11 that participated this year.

Uniform in 2016

A final reminder about uniform.  Next year will be two years since the introduction of the new uniform items. At the time of the change a phasing in period of two years was given in recognition of families who had made recent purchases. In 2016 all students will be expected to wear the new uniform items.  The following items will no longer be accepted:  the green polo shirt, the boys grey shirt and the lighter grey jumper, and the girls green jumper. 

From Mr Barut

THE JOURNEY ENDS – ANOTHER BEGINS.

Our Year 12 students received their results earlier in the week and there were some excellent outcomes amongst this year’s class of 2015. In the rawness of data and statistics, 16% of our students received an ATAR of 90 or above. 32% of students received an ATAR of 80 or above. Moreover, study scores over 40 sat at over 9% - great news for all involved!

Sprinkled amongst these results were three perfect study scores of 50 - Madeline Wright (History – Revolutions) Ellena Boyd (Health and Human Development) and Zhi-Bin (Arthur) Foo (EAL).

Congratulations to Jiao Mei He, who was the College dux with a score of 99.90! Other fantastic news includes the 99.8 that was attained by both Alan Gao and Cory Zhu and Madeline Wright’s 99. In total, 31 students scored 90 or above.

The College would also like to acknowledge the efforts of all the students who put in their personal best. Pathways and a new horizons will open up for all of them. For all our students it was always about the journey. The class of 2015 will be remembered fondly for their warmth, good humour and service to others.

We would also like to thank and acknowledge the hard work of all our teachers for their input in guiding our Year 12s over their secondary schooling.

To our Year 12 cohort of 2016, the journey awaits……

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

James Barut

Assistant Principal - Senior School

From Mrs Stathatos

‘Know thy Mindset ‘ has been explored with students and staff this year in order for us all to become more productive in our learning and in our lives. We are realising that throughout the pressure points of the year our attitudes and our outlook on life matter. Programs such as Bounce have really made in roads into strengthening the understanding of how we interact with class mates, teachers, colleagues and have raised the emotional intelligence of the college as an organisation. Knowing that there is potential to grow in whatever we do is powerful.

It is on this positive note that we farewell 2015 for the amazing journey we have had. We should never underestimate the power of learning and reflection to transform our lives. The celebration of our high achievers this week is one area worthy of pause, and so everyone of us should take the time to consider the goals we have met and the milestones we have reached. Students have been well positioned to take their learning around mindsets into 2016 and begin the new year on a high note.

Congratulations to all in the Middle School for your achievements. We look forward to another great year.

Walkathon Winners

Staff PD at the Apple Store in Doncaster

Year 10 Formal

Year 8 Parent Information for Year 9

Merry Christmas from the Middle School Team

Eleni Stathatos 

Assistant Principal - Middle School

From Mrs Allison

As the academic year comes to an end, I reflect on many wonderful experiences and challenges that have created so many fond memories, from Adventure Park earlier in the year to the recent Orientation Day for our incoming Year 7 2016 students. Both events were full of energetic and enthusiastic students very keen to enjoy new friendships and experiences.

I would like to thank all students, staff and parents for making 2015 a positive, productive, energetic and exciting time for our Junior School students.  As this year draws to a close I would like to congratulate them for their continuous effort and hard work. However, it is important for all students to reflect upon their academic performance, taking note of suggestions by teachers and subsequently working towards future improvement. They are encouraged to build upon their strengths, develop strategies to embrace their studies and participate in community work and/or other extra curricular activities.

A special thank you to the wonderful, generous, hardworking Junior School coordination team expertly led by Mrs Elizabeth Keenan. The Community Coordinators; Ms Anna Urbano, Mr Andrew Scott, Mr Kyle Simkin, Mr Peter Anderson, Miss Melody O’Meara, Mr Lachlan Mackay and Miss Annie Vaneeden. Working together with parents, wellbeing and classroom staff, their enthusiastic, compassionate and personal support has enabled students’ individual growth and provided them with a solid educational foundation for the future.

I wish you a safe, enjoyable festive season and restful holiday break and look forward to seeing you again in 2016. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Mrs Maria Allison

Assistant Principal - Junior School