Assistant Principals
From Mrs Stathatos
The 2018 year has ended and what a year it has been!
Overall the big data sets reveal that our VCE median and NAPLAN results have improved due to the concerted and consistent efforts of staff to collaborate, innovate and set high standards. Students too are meeting the challenge and often exceeding expectations in a range of curricular and co-curricular programs.
The small data highlights the individual attainments of students and equally we take note of these and provide guidance and expertise for continued improvement. The focus on student voice and agency will sharpen in 2019 and it will be exciting to see this area develop. Life at Ringwood Secondary College offers plenty of opportunities to participate, excel, enjoy, learn and grow. With a new building program in the works and a considered effort in providing a high standard of education for students, 2019 is shaping up to be another super year.
Happy holidays and may the summer break be enjoyable for everyone.
Eleni Stathatos
Assistant Principal
From Mr Barut
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE YEAR 12 CLASS OF 2018 and CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE STUDENTS OF RSC
Our Year 12 students received their results earlier in the week and there were some excellent outcomes amongst this year’s class of 2018. All of the awards were presented at last night’s College Presentation Night and it was a fitting end to what has been another, amazing successful year at Ringwood Secondary College. Congratulations to Kevin Hong, our Dux for this year.
The College would also like to acknowledge the efforts of all the students who put in their personal best. Pathways and new horizons will open up for all of them. For all our students it was always about the journey. The class of 2018 will be remembered fondly for their warmth, good humour and service to others. The ‘soft’ skills of emotional intelligence, positive relationships, teamwork and connectedness was a highlight of their character.
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 2019, the journey awaits……
To all our students from Years 7-11, well done in all your personal achievements - the summer break will give you all the opportunity to reflect on things you did well and opportunities to reflect on improving your learning journey. A growth mindset and practice, practice and more practice is the message for all our students.
Stay curious.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
James Barut
Assistant Principal
From Mrs Allison
With another year nearly completed and Christmas upon us, it is a perfect time for reflection on the past but most importantly planning for the future.
This weeks professional learning for our staff was focussed on improvement and building of positive relationships. We were very fortunate to have Justin Robinson (Director of the Institute of Positive Education, Geelong Grammar School) deliver an energising professional learning session on ‘Understanding and Managing Teacher Stress’. The focus was on values. Values that help connect us to a wider view of our lives and guide us through life. This is best encapsulated in Mahatma Gandhi’s quote.
“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.”
Next year, our College aims to continue to involve parents in practical positive psychology together with our educators and external organisations, so we can learn, live and embed the evidence based strategies for flourishing together. With the ’Plus 10 Schools’ project developing and gaining momentum, the first day in 2019 will be a collective professional learning day for 22 Maroondah Schools. The ‘Live It’ day will be held at Melbourne Convention Centre where we will listen to Chris Helder, the keynote speaker focus on positive relationships. Chris is a best-selling author and keynote speaker on mastering the power of mindsets, genuine communication and influence.
I would like to extend a sincere thank you to our hardworking staff for their wonderful work this year. They are inspirational, energetic and provide our college with a wealth of knowledge and forward momentum. I hope they enjoy a well-deserved rest.
Please enjoy a safe and happy holiday full of love and joy and appreciate this very special time with your family and friends.
Maria Allison
Assistant Principal