From the Office
Facilities Report:
The recent holidays have provided an outstanding opportunity for major and minor works at the College.
The following is a brief summary.
- Projector installation- room 808
- Bollards installation-Junior School
- Service of all Food Technology taps
- Additional Security cameras
- Hall roof replacement including insulation
- Landscaping-garden improvements
- VCE study centre & classrooms-painting, carpeting, furniture
- Hall storage system construction
- Junior School defects-list decreasing
OH & S
- Exit/Emergency lights 6 monthly test
- Fire services 6 monthly test
- Bus-Annual roadworthy and service
Chris Salisbury
Facilities Manager
Respectful Relationships Initiative
On Friday 22nd June staff and parents gathered to unveil a portrait series commissioned by the Respectful Relationships Initiative and created by Michael Kent. Each faculty was asked to select a prominent woman from within their curriculum area. The intent of the project is to inspire our cohort, particularly the young women, and reaffirm the positive impact that women have had in all sectors of society. The following women were selected to represent each of the faculty areas:
Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson is an African-American Mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. manned spaceflights.
Ellyse Perry is one of Australia’s best athletes. She holds the rare distinction of being a dual international. She made her debut for both the Australian cricket team (Southern Stars) and the Australian women's national soccer team (Matildas) at the age of 16. She is the youngest person to represent Australia in cricket and the first Australian to have appeared in both cricket and soccer World Cups. She has seen the increased growth in women sport and in her ambassador role with Cricket Australia has been heavily involved in promoting women’s sport and ensuring there are opportunities for girls to play sport. Her talent, achievements, humility and dedication and passion for sport make her a fantastic role model for young girls and women in Sport.
Marie Curie, Scientist, was born in Warsaw in 1867. Marie, was a physicist and chemist who played a major role in the discovery of radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person and only woman to win the prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences, Chemistry and Physics. Marie Curie died at the age of 66 in 1934 in France of aplastic anaemia from constant experimenting with radioactivity.
Rachel Perkins is a woman of the Arrernte and Kalkadoon nations. She is an inspirational Australian at the forefront of the filmmaking industry. Her continuing body of work as a screenwriter, producer, director, board member and festival director embodies her passion and skill in bringing Australian Indigenous stories to the world. Raised in an activist family, her unique perspective invites audiences to consider concepts of identity, respect and social justice.
The English faculty have chosen Rachel Perkins as our iconic role model as her life story imbues the Australian spirit of passionate expression. We study her film ‘Mabo’ in year 10 English and use various other texts as resources such as ‘Bran Nue Dae’. Her body of work provides students a forum to develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
Julia Gillard, our first female Prime Minister, served as an inspiration to Australians, more specifically Australian women and girls. She led some of the most significant reforms in Australian history - including the Gonski education reforms, the NDIS, and the Royal Commission into child sex abuse. Despite some deeply degrading and humiliating treatment from both the political sphere and beond, Julia Gillard remained gracious and defiant. She declared her own belief that her experience in leading the way would make it easier for Australian women who become Prime Minister in the future. Julia Gillard, representing the Humanities faculty, was informed of the portrait created in her honor and sent the following message to RSC.
Anna Benson
Positive Education and Pathways Leader
From the Chaplain
What an awesome start to term3! Recently we held a morning tea for all our mentors and students involved in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Mentoring program. It was great to see all the wonderful connections that have been made between the students and their volunteer mentors. The morning tea had a great community feel and there was lots to celebrate over good food together.
One of our students who has had a mentor for over 3 years spoke of how much the program has been beneficial for him and his mentor equally spoke of how much he enjoyed the relationship and the opportunity to give back. It is a great reminder that when we give kindness, it is never one way and we also benefit greatly.
We so appreciate the support of our Principal and Wellbeing team who are so supportive of our program. It was great to have them attend our morning tea as well as Diana and Taryn from Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Emily and Carrie from the Wellbeing Inclusion team in the Education Department. Looking forward to what the rest of this term has in store! Thanks Gail
Gail Ackroyd
Chaplain
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
ATTENDANCE LINE – 9845 7519 - OPERATES 24/7
UPDATING STUDENT ATTENDANCE
Absences for June and July. Please start updating absences now.
Log on to Compass by clicking on the ‘Unexplained’ tab and update any absences with the appropriate reason.
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Notification of Absences
- Please call the school before 10.15 am if your child/children will be absent at any time. This way you will not receive any unnecessary SMS messages.
- If you receive an SMS message it is important that you call the attendance line.
- If you are leaving a message on the attendance number please give a reason for the absence and the duration of leave.
Important Information for Parents, Guardians/Carers and Students
To ensure that we can manage the welfare and safety of everyone in the school community it is important that the following requirements are followed.
These are applicable for all students across Years 7-12
- All students must sign in through the office if they are late to school at any time of the day.
- Students are not permitted to leave school early without parental permission – either written or verbally to the school and students must sign out via the office before leaving
- If students are sick and need to go home they must exit school via the sick bay. The college nurse will sign students out after parents have been contacted and approval given
Kay Priestly
Attendance
Careers
Welcome back to term 3!
We have had a busy start to the term, with eager students coming in to chat to us about subjects and course selection.
This is an important time for year 10, 11 and 12 students who need to make some important decisions regarding subjects and courses. It is important that students appropriately research their courses and seek help if they are unsure.
Year 10 students completed their work experience and we were happy with the responses from both the employers and students.
On the 7th August, the Herald/Sun will be publishing the prerequisites for students hoping to begin their studies in 2021. Although students will also be sent an electronic copy , the lift–out in the Herald/Sun will provide a wealth of information. We advise all students in Year 10 to get a copy of the paper on the 7th August.
Mock Interviews
Reminders have been sent to senior students advising them of the opportunity to participate in mock interviews. This provides the students to get feedback and helpful hints. This would be particularly helpful for students who are planning to apply for courses for which there is an interview or for students applying for casual and part time jobs. Please sent your Resumes to hdoherty@ringwoodsc.vic.edu.au by the end of the week.
Exploring Open Days
With the upcoming Open Day season for TAFEs and Universities almost upon us, there is a website that will provide you with with some tips and advice for how to make the most out of the experience. On the website there are a range of articles that you and your parents may find helpful.
8 ways to a great university open day and then have a look in the ‘what to read next’ column to guide you to related material.
Careers Expo 2018
The Melbourne Career Expo, proudly sponsored by SpotJobs provides the perfect opportunity for organisations to promote their courses, employment opportunities, products, or brand to a large captive audience. This event is one of the largest Career and Employment Expos in Australia with 150+ exhibitors and 16,000 attendees expected.
Dates: Friday 20 July – Sunday 22 July 2018
Times: Friday, 10am – 3pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm
Venue: Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Door 9
Visit SpotJobs Careers Expo for a list of participating institutions, and to download a free ticket
Reminder: Scholarships at Bond University
Bond University offers an extensive scholarship program to both domestic and international students, with values ranging from 25% scholarships to 100%. Year 12 students are reminded applications for the 2019 Scholarship Program have already opened, and close on 31 July 2018. Remember to visit Bond University Scholarships for a comprehensive list of scholarships, including sport scholarships, and/or to apply!
REMINDER: Inside Monash Seminar Series 2018
The remaining Inside Monash Seminar Series take place this term! These seminars provide VCE students with an insight into the courses and career options within discipline areas. The seminars are held in various locations across the Caulfield, Clayton, Peninsula, and City campuses, and seminars with the same title have the same program. All seminars commence at 6.30pm. Exact venue details are available on registration at Inside Monash Seminars
Final Open Days 2018
Helen Doherty
Careers
Ringwood Training
4 Wheel Drive Short Courses
This course is designed for:
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knowledge under the guidance of a qualified 4WD mechanic