From the Office
Commencement Dates 2017
The College program commences for staff on Monday January 30, 2017.
Commencement dates and arrival times for each Year Level are:
Tuesday January 31, 2017
Year 7 - 8:45 am start at the Hall. Dismissal at 1:05pm
Year 11 - 12 - 9:30 am start with extended assemblies followed by normal VCE classes periods 2 to 4.
Wednesday February 1, 2017
Year 7 - 10:05 am start period
Year 8 - 12 - 8:50 am start with extended Year Level Assemblies for Years 8, 9 & 10, followed by normal classes.
Metro Lines
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FIRST TERM 2017
Buses replacing trains
on the Belgrave/Lilydale Line from 27 December 2016 – 5 February 2017
The Victorian Government is removing 50 dangerous and congested level crossings across Melbourne including Blackburn Road in Blackburn and Heatherdale Road in Mitcham.
To facilitate major construction works, buses will replace trains on the Belgrave and Lilydale lines between Box Hill/Blackburn and Ringwood from Tuesday 27 December 2016 until Sunday 5 February 2017. Normal train services will resume on Monday 6 February.
As this impacts the first week of term one 2017, your school has been identified as one with staff or students that may be impacted by the planned disruption. Attached is a copy of our detailed customer brochure for you to distribute to assist with any journey planning during the disruption. Hard copy’s can be made available upon request. I have also attached an image for use on your websites and/or newsletters if you wish.
Customer service staff will be available to help any customers with additional needs.
We are here to help you travel during major construction and get you to and from your destination as quickly and easily as possible. If anyone within your school wants to speak directly to a project representative about the upcoming rail disruption they can contact us on 1800 762 667 or email Blackburn@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
Kate Horan
Rail Communications Advisor
Blackburn Level Crossing Removal Project
Facilities
As the year draws to an end I would like to thank the facilities team, committee and staff for all their support throughout 2016. It has proven to be an exciting year and 2017 promises to be even more exciting as major building projects hit completion.
Building update
Library - renovations are proceeding well with the new ceiling already taking shape. Asbestos was removed some weeks ago and we look forward to completion late March.
Junior School - The roof purlins are currently being installed on the upper storey. Recently the upper storey slab was poured, including internal concrete steps and we look forward to the building being roofed over the next few weeks.
Upcoming - Over the christmas break, painting of doors, replacing outdoor carpets, coating of decks and cleaning of rooms will be the main focus.
Other projects:
- Oval Concrete sleepers-recently we installed the second set of concrete sleepers and the area is already starting to look fantastic
- VCE Locker bay-over the past few weeks gardens are being improved to beautify one of our older unattractive areas
- Entrance garden-The team has put a great deal of effort into improving the front entrance garden in the middle of the school. The East side is almost complete and looks fantastic
- Lockers-Currently all lockers are being serviced across the school in preparation for 2017
- Oval-Recently the oval was sprayed to eliminate weeds and over the next couple of weeks it will be fertilised. In January, it is verti-drilled and hopefully will be at its best for the start of school, 2017.
Chris Salisbury
Facilities Manager
From the Chaplain
It Christmas time again and I still cannot believe that it is here. Every year it feels like it sneaks up on us again. Every year I have the intention of reflecting on Christmas and the spirit of Christmas but often get caught up in the all the parties and end of year celebrations that I forget to slow down and focus on my family and friends.
I love this quote I found recently which may resonate with some of you about Christmas.
"Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide open heart that thinks of others first.’
-- George Matthew Adams (The Christmas Heart)
If nothing else this Christmas my focus will be one of pushing oneself to give more love to those around me through acts of kindness, time spent listening and being aware of those around me. It may even mean giving up the car parking space at Eastland even though it was really mine in the first place. Have a safe and happy Christmas see you all next year.
Don’t forget that if you need support over the Summer we have some great resources on our Wellbeing website
Adam Bryant
College Chaplain
PSW Extra Opening Hours for Christmas
Croydon PSW Store is open next Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th December for families to purchase uniforms pre Christmas or place a lay-by to secure there uniform before the January rush.
You can find us at 8A/51 Lusher Rd, Croydon 3136
We have had a steady flow of all your families coming through our Retail Stores and our intent is to offer all your families the opportunity to be fitted with plenty of time and flexibility.
We re-open our Stores Tuesday 3rd January 2017.
Many thanks for the continued Partnership, your support and wish you a Fantastic Festive Break.
Graeme & Team @ PSW
School Council Newsletter Report
The College Council meeting on Wednesday 14 December was the final meeting for 2016, and focussed on a number of discussions concerning the end of 2016 and planning for 2017 and beyond. A motion was moved to approve an exciting list of overnight camps and excursions for 2017 – including recent additions including a Year 8 Literacy Support Camp, LOTE trips to Indonesia (Indonesian) and New Caledonia (French), as well as discussion about transitioning the Central Australia trip from Year 11 to Year 10, among many other established and new excursions and camps.
Council was updated on the College’s Annual Implementation Plan for 2017, which is a one-year ‘action plan’ to track the College’s progress toward various goals and targets set out in the Strategic Plan. This will be finalised early next year, and used to gather key data and assess the College’s progress.
Student enrolment at RSC is at full capacity, and there is a phenomenal interest in the College, so council discussed how to maintain this kind of enthusiasm and interest into the future. The building project including the Junior School and library façade upgrade will assist with this, as will the addition of some excellent and talented new staff to begin in 2017.
Council also heard of the appointment of the year 12 prefects for 2017, including Ariel Parker and Didier Iriarte Fattel as head prefects, and wish them all well for the coming year.
The Policy and Education subcommittee reported that the PCTA will seek to transition the Debutante Ball to become a Year 11 event, and will therefore hold 2 Balls in 2017, and outlined some changes in College policy regarding homestays, fee paying students, investment and internet banking.
Ringwood Training reported on its own Strategic plan, which includes its vision, mission, challenges and goals in order to sustain and grow it’s current range of training and resources, and the facilities subcommittee outlined some ongoing maintenance of lockers and the football oval, in addition to major works around the College.
It has been an interesting, exciting, successful and productive year for RSC, and by extension the College Council. We eagerly await 2017, thank everyone in the extended RSC community for a fantastic year, and wish you all a safe and happy holidays.
Andrew Amos
Careers News
Please read through the PDF attached for all Careers News
Helen Doherty
Careers