Middle School
Term 4
Final Weeks
The final Term for 2019 is now well underway! The term already has lots happening for students, along with their usual classwork, assignments and assessment tasks. Term 4 always seems to disappear quickly, so it is very important that students keep up to date with all work and submit tasks in a timely manner.
Please refer to the list below for some key dates for students and parents are aware of:
Wed. 13th Nov:
French Education Tour Parent Information Night
Mon. 18th – 22th Nov.:
Year 11 Exam Week
Mon. 25th – 29th Nov.:
Year 10 Exam Week
Mon. 2nd – 6th Dec.:
Year 10 into 11 Transition Week
Mon. 9th Dec.:
Year 10 Formal
Wed. 11th – 13th Dec.:
Year 9 Bike Tour
Tues. 10th Dec.:
Final day of scheduled classes for Year 9 students
Wed. 11th – 17th Dec.:
End of Year Program
Matthew Tucker
Middle School Leader
Year 10 Semester 2 Exams
The Semester Two exams will be commencing on Monday 25th November and finishing on November 29th November. There will be no timetabled classes on for Year 10 students during the exam period and students will not be required at school except for their timetabled exam. The exams have already been scheduled into student timetables, which can be viewed via Compass. Students will be told what equipment they will need by their teachers and if any student needs any Special Consideration for any reading, writing and/or extra time, please let Mr Vlahos know via email: (pvlahos@ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au)
Peter Vlahos
Jackman House Coordinator
(Middle School)
Year 10 Formal
The annual Year 10 formal will be held on Monday the 9th of December at Linley Estate in Kilsyth. Students will enjoy a three-course dinner, soft drinks and have a DJ playing on the night. A photo booth will be present and students can collect their prints instantly. Students must organise their own transport to and from the formal and no bags/backpacks can be brought to this event. The formal begins at 6pm and concludes at 10pm. Students are expected to dress in formal attire. The event is supervised by staff and security. Payments close very soon, so if you wish to attend, please ensure you make your payment ASAP! Any further information can be located on the Compass event.
Jacqui Godfrey
Mabo House Coordinator
(Middle School)
Term 4 InterGREAT
We’ve had an exciting start to the InterGREAT program in term 4. Our Year 9s have been busy working on their Global Challenge task and are working to raise awareness of a chosen global issue, including Indigenous Rights, Overfishing, Plastic pollution, Child labour, Asylum Seekers, Homelessness, Deforestation and Palm Oil and Climate Change.
We also had a fantastic guest speaker, Boori Monty Pryor come and speak to us earlier in the term, sharing his story and his culture. Boori is a multi-talented Aboriginal author, performer and storyteller. He had the students listening to his every word, sometimes in laughter and other times with concern.
Boori's story is so inspiring and relevant. He connected with so many students who took the opportunity to meet with him after the conclusion of his presentation. We have been honoured to host Boori at our school for the past twenty-nine years now!
Come to the Fair – Tuesday 26th November at Recess!
On Tuesday 26th November, the year 9’s will be holding a business fair at recess. There will be a huge variety of exciting stalls, ranging from arcade games, various types of food and drinks, clothing, art, craft, health and beauty and lots more! There will certainly be something for everyone!
To top it off, with the theme of InterGREAT being ‘Making a Difference’ the year 9’s will be donating all profits to Oxfam Australia. Oxfam are empowering communities to tackle poverty by helping families grow more food, earn a living, access clean water and toilets, live healthier, safer lives and have their voices heard.
So make sure you bring some spare change to school on Tuesday 26th November and make sure you come down to the 500’s area during recess to enjoy the carnival-type atmosphere!
Virginia Watson
InterGREAT coordinator