RSC News

 From the Office

First Aid

Year 7 Vaccinations will take place on Wednesday 27th April

 

If you have not already done so, could you please return your child’s vaccination card as soon as possible as we need a card for every student stating the wishes of their parent or guardian.   Our records show that there are a number of outstanding cards.

 

Heather Eisermann

College Nurse

Facilities

The College is buzzing with activity as we prepare for the commencement of the new Junior School building. During the holidays the old portables were moved off site and last weekend the smaller portables were demolished. In addition, many other key projects were undertaken over the break. Enjoy the photos.  

 

Thanks to the many parents who supported our recent working bee at the College painting the outside of the new Drama room.

 

A reminder to parents of the upcoming Facilities Committee meeting  scheduled for 7.30pm, 28th April in the main administration block-all are welcome to attend. 

 

Recent activities 

  • Replacement of Polycarbonate sheeting in the main student toilet block
  • Carpet repairs in several areas
  • Gas heaters- annual service including all hydronic heating systems
  • Rooms 404/405 were re-sited (now 417A/417B) to the oval bank near the cricket nets for the upcoming building works.In addition, new table tops, sprayed table bases, window repairs and steam cleaning of carpets
  • Landscaping of area surrounding new portables
  • Weights portable sold and removed off site
  • Drama stage built in room 413(New designated Drama room)
  • Painting of large classroom and kitchen in Wellbeing
  • Stoves serviced in Food Technology
  • Construction of Air conditioning compressor cage
  • Construction of storage cages for Sports equipment

Chris Salisbury

Facilities Manager

Attendance

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – COMPASS ATTENDANCE MANAGEMENT

 

The partnership between parents/guardians and the college is an important one when it comes to the timely management of student absences.  Better outcomes are achieved if parents and guardians are actively involved in this process on a daily or weekly basis ensuring that unexplained absences are kept to a minimum.

 

Compass Management

  • Entering and approving absences on line is a quick and efficient method of managing your child’s attendance at school – remember to leave a reason for the absence in the note section
  • Entering absences on Compass first thing in the morning is a good way of notifying a student’s teachers they will not be in classes that day and the absence is parent approved

This is particularly important for VCE students who have and 80% attendance requirement across all subjects

  • Please enter daily absences via Compass as soon possible before 10am to avoid an SMS message being sent
  • If you do get an SMS message you should contact the school or attendance line as soon as possible so that the reason for the absence can be determined

 

If for any reason you cannot access Compass – call the attendance line

  • A message can be left on the attendance line 24/7

Kay Priestley

Attendance Officer

From the Chaplain

Children Learn What They Live

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.

If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.

If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.

If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.

If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.

If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.

If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.

If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.

If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.

If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.

If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.

If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.

If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.

If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.

If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.

If children live with fairness, they learn justice.

If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.

If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.

If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.

 

Adam Bryant

Chaplain