From the Office 

Welcome to all New Families

For all our new families, the office emailed out family compass codes last week, if you have not received it please call the office.

Please check your 'junk' file in case it has been placed there.

Roadside safety

It is very important for everyone to understand that crossing roads, especially busy roads like Great Ryrie St and Bedford Road, require careful monitoring of traffic flow.

Students, please use designated crossings or select safe places to cross roads.

Parents, could you please reinforce correct roadside procedures, including both drop off or pick up arrangements, to help ensure the ongoing safety for all.

Please do not stop at the top of Rosewarne Lane to let your student out as this does cause traffic congestion. Instead drive down the lane and drive back up to drop your student off at the gate.

Reminder - Naming Items

Please make sure that you clearly name all clothing, books and items you use at school. 

If an item of clothing comes into Lost Property it is much easier to locate the student it belongs to if it has a name on it, the item will then be returned to the student.

Attendance

Ensure that their child attends school at all times when it is a designated school day

Promote and support their child to attend and participate at school 

Ensure that their child is on time for school each day 

Notify the College by phone, Compass entry, email to attendance@ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au or note 

• of their child’s absence as soon as possible on the first day of the child’s absence
• in advance of an absence of any length that is planned
• of the need for an early leavers pass or late pass for their child

Teachers will not let a student leave class without a Compass entry or note.

If a student becomes ill at school, they are required to make their way to First Aid who will organise a call home if required, students are asked not to call home to arrange this prior to heading to First Aid.

Student Mobile Phones at School

Students are reminded that mobile phones are required to be locked away in their lockers for the duration of the school day.

College Photos

College photos for students and staff will be occurring on Monday 15th of February. All students will need to be wearing the correct summer uniform, as outlined in the Student Dress Code.

If a student has PE on this day, they will be required to change into the usual summer uniform for their College photo. All students will be required to have their photo taken.

Staff and VCE/VCAL students will be required to visit the College Hall before school or during recess/lunch to have their photos taken. Students in Years 7-10 will have their classroom teacher escort them to the Hall at designated times.