Assistant Principals
Senior School
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2016
Our Year 12 students received their results earlier in the week and there were some excellent outcomes amongst this year’s class of 2016. In the rawness of data and statistics, 12.3% 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 just under 8% - great news for all involved!
Sprinkled amongst these results were two perfect study scores of 50 – Lachlan Blain (History – Revolutions) and Justin Thomas (Music Investigations – first 50 in Music at RSC ever!!)
Congratulations to Lachlan Blain, who was the College dux with a score of 98.85! Other fantastic news includes the 98.2 that was attained by Molly D’Arcy and 97.55 from Kefan Tang, one of our international students.
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 2016 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 2017, the journey awaits……
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
James Barut
Assistant Principal
Middle School
Celebrating achievement
Our Middle School students have certainly finished the year on a high note. Many Year 10 students enjoyed the thrill of attending the final camp in Queensland, whilst a number of our Year 9 students took on the challenge of Bike Tour. Others participated in the Junior Production of High School Musical, and displayed their wonderful array of talents in this area.
Alongside each of these exciting curriculum programs, students were also completing final assessments and sitting exams prior to their final Semester Two reports being written.
At the College Presentation Evening held last night, our Middle School students excelled, and it was exciting to see such an amazing group of talented and committed students during the presentation of their awards. A large number of Year 9 students, in particular, received Achievement Awards, which was very pleasing. Congratulations to Alice D’Arcy who was awarded Dux of Year 9 for 2016, and to Kevin Hong who was awarded Dux of Year 10 for 2016, and who also received the Kwong Lee Dow Scholarship from the University of Melbourne.
The celebration of our high achievers last night should encourage each of us to take the time to consider the goals we have met and the milestones we have reached. It is on this positive note that we farewell 2016.
Congratulations to all students in the Middle School for your achievements in 2016. I would like to thank the students and families, and the Middle School coordination team for the opportunity to work with them this term as Assistant Principal.
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a safe, and restful holiday period.
Annette Niven
Acting Assistant Principal
Junior School
I would like to extend a very special thank you to Mrs Elizabeth Keenan, who has led the Junior School in exemplary fashion for over the past twelve years. Her compassion and genuine love of students has paved the way for a streamlined transition from primary school for every student as well as providing a solid foundation for their future. Her hard work, generosity and support for the College is appreciated.
Thank you to our students, staff and parents for making 2016 another positive year. It is a real team effort that creates the wonderful opportunities and bright futures for our students, evidenced in collaborative events, such as the successful Junior Musical Production ‘High School Musical’.
A special thank you to the Junior School Community Coordinators Ms Samantha Asbury, Mr Andrew Scott, Mr Peter Anderson, Ms Faith Stepniewski and Ms Annie Vaneeden for their enthusiastic, compassionate support over the year, which has enabled students’ personal growth and provided a solid start for their educational futures.
2017 will be an interesting year with notable changes in Junior School.
• Four House Leaders for Year 7 and 8- Ms Samantha Asbury (Frazer), Ms Jessica Friend (Freeman), Mrs Kim Watson (Mabo) and Ms Faith Stepniewski (Jackman).
• Mr Jonathon Rogers as the Junior School Leader.
• Completion of the Junior School building in July.
• New lockers for Year 7 and 8 students in Semester 2.
Enjoy a wonderful safe festive season full of love, fun and joy.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Mrs Maria Allison
Assistant Principal