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Music Department
Welcome back to all RSC musicians and thank you to all Stage Bands, Senior Choir and Senior Vocal Ensemble for starting the year off with their day camps in preparation for Generations in Jazz held at Mt Gambier early next term.
All rehearsals have commenced for the year, this week and it has been great to see so many enthusiastic and positive musicians around the PAC.
Year Seven tryouts are well under way and we invite all year sevens to consider taking up an instrument.
Learning a musical instrument is a wonderful skill for any child but did you know that research shows how learning music can help your child in SO MANY OTHER WAYS:
. Improved reasoning capacity and problem-solving skills
. Improved maths and language performance
. Better memory
. Greater social and team skills
As mentioned at the Year 7 Information Night, last term, learning music is great for the brain. Every part of the brain in used when playing a musical instrument and the improvements occur from the very beginning.
If you require further evidence please check out the ABC TV series “Don’t Stop the Music” via the following link:
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/dont-stop-the-music
The series shows the powerful impact learning a musical instrument has on academic ability and social skills. One of the most disadvantaged primary schools in Perth took part in a 7 month long instrumental music program which culminated in a performance at Perth Concert Hall. Amongst the amazing results, in so many areas, their Naplan scores went from the lowest in the state to above average for those students who elected to continue learning a musical instrument.
Learning music can make a difference for your child!
With this in mind all year 7 students and parents are invited to RSC Music’s Recruitment Night, Wednesday 20 February, 7.00pm in the College Hall, proceeding to the 500’s for tryouts at 7.30pm. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to join our vibrant and exciting music program here at Ringwood.
Any year 8 to 12 students who wish to join the program, please come and see us in the PAC office as soon as possible. It’s never too late to start learning a musical instrument or join one of our many ensembles.
Our Music Association needs your help!
The Music Association is looking for new members in 2019. It really is a great way to become part of your child’s journey through the music program, to meet other parents and to find out a little more about what happens behind the scenes at the college.
The Music Association is a parent group, which actively supports the Music Program by assisting with front of house at concerts; serving suppers, and fundraising to purchase much needed instruments (the ones that are too expensive for families to buy) and equipment. They have a longstanding place in the history of the college and want to ensure that they remain viable long into the future. The committee meets approximately twice per term on a Monday evening. Their final “meeting” for the year is a social dinner in late November or early December.
Please feel free to call the Music Association’s President Trudy Brewster on
0425 806 460 or send an email to trudy.brewster@noeljones.com.au if you would like to find out more about the RSC Music Association.
The RSC Music Association would love to hear from you.
Janine Pero
Director of Music
Middle School
Welcome to 2019!
Welcome to the start of what will be another busy and exciting year for Middle School students at RSC. It certainly appears that our staff and students have all enjoyed a restful break and we are looking forward to seeing motivated students achieve their personal bests in 2019!
There have been some minor changes to the Middle School team since last year. We would like to introduce ourselves and look forward to supporting you and your child in their endeavours:
Middle School Assistant Principal: James Barut
Middle School Leader: Matthew Tucker
Middle School Coordinators
This year the college have implemented House Coordinators as apposed the previous model where there were Year Level Coordinators.
The Middle School House Coordinators for 2018 are:
- Krissi Friedli – Frazer House
- Beatrice Dauguet – Freeman House
- Peter Vlahos – Jackman House
- Jacqui Godfrey – Mabo House
Uniform
As it is the beginning of a new year it is worth reminding parents of the expectations surrounding the summer uniform for RSC students. Students should be wearing either the college dress or tailored charcoal shorts and a white shirt with college logo. All students must be wearing plain white socks and black, leather lace-up or buckled shoes that can be polished.
Thanks to parents for their continued support with our uniform policy and also to the many students who continue to respect our college dress code.
For any further information regarding uniform please see the below link:
https://www.ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au/files/file/Student_Dress_Code_Jan_2018.pdf
Year 9 Camp
All Year 9 students will be heading off to the Phillip Island Adventure Resort on Monday 18th March for a three-day adventure camp. Medical and dietary requirement forms have been handed out to students. Please make sure that the medical forms are returned to the Middle School Office by Monday 18th of February. If your child is unable to attend for some reason please inform the relevant House Coordinator.
Year 10 Work Experience
Year 10 classes have started well and students are working hard to ensure that they achieve their very best. We ask that students, who have not yet arranged their placement for work experience later in the year, please do so as soon as possible. All work experience forms and information can be found via the ‘RSC Careers’ link on the Ringwood Secondary College Portal.
If you have any questions please contact Sharlene Hetherington via email: shetherington@ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au
Matt Tucker
Middle School Leader
Careers News
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