Assistant Principals

From Mr Barut

Across the Sub Schools

Students have settled in very well into the school year.

Everyone is getting used to the 5 x 60 minute periods and in such a large school, all students are moving to class quickly and respectfully, mindful of each other.

It was great to see so many Year 7 parents attend the Year 7 information night, where they met all the House Co – ordinators, and parents familiarised themselves with the College Learning Behaviour focus, the Bounce program and the wizardry of Compass.

To that end, students at RSC are very lucky to have committed school leaders, teachers and support staff to support them in their developmental growth throughout their secondary schooling, both academically, socially and in a welfare paradigm. We see the journey as everyone working as team – school leaders, teachers, students and of course, you, our parents/carers. Thus, as a school community we all need to work together as a team to ensure the best possible outcomes for all.

House Co-ordinators are available to answer any query you might have that relates to the learning or welfare of your son/daughter. These conversations need to always be respectful, timely and cover off on three aspects; decision, action and accountability. To expand on this idea, decision pertains to an outcome, action reflects putting structures and agreements into place and accountability points to all parties keeping up their end of any negotiated action. The importance of being solution focussed must be at the forefront of every interaction, in a positive environment.

MSP Photography

MSP are now the new providers for school photos, working in concert with the Compass ordering system. You can order your photos through their ordering and checkout portal on Compass. At this stage, photos will be delivered to the school early next term.

James Barut

From Mrs Stathatos

The middle of the term brings with it a familiarity of routines which support effective learning and participation in all that the college offers.

Parents will receive feedback on their children’s Positive Learning Behaviours in the Term 1 Progress reports on the 22nd of March and have an opportunity to meet with teachers at the Parent Teacher Student conferences on the 4th of April. Information about bookings for the conferences will be delivered closer to the event.

It is always enjoyable to meet with parents at the information nights and inform them of the direction we are taking the teaching and learning program. The new parents to the college appreciated the Junior School team’s presentation last week with positive feedback about the start to the year for the youngest members of our student population. Further information nights will follow in the next few months.

For parents interested in learning about the college and would like to be involved in a meeting group of parents, the Parent Citizen Teacher Association, PCTA, warmly welcomes new members. Please contact the college on 9870 2002 if you would like more information about the committee. The first major event on the committee’s calendar is the Debutante Ball which takes place tomorrow night at The Grand on Cathies. Excitement is building and we look forward to a wonderful night of celebrating our students.

In addition, as an outward looking school which provides a wide range of experiences to students, we will be wishing students and teachers the very best on their adventures around the world performing to thousands of students in seven locations on The World Tour.

We urge parents to please note the following student drop off/pick up and parking

key points to ensure the safety of all:

• Students are not to be dropped off or picked up at the main administration area
• There are 4 by 2hour carparks at the top of Rosewarne Ave for during the day
• Please endeavour to drop off or pick up students at least 200m from the College grounds.

Eg. Best St, David St, Marwara St, Myrtle Ave (A short walk using pedestrian crossings assists with easing congestion around the College)

• Students should not be wearing earphones in the vicinity of roads/traffic

Eleni Stathatos

From Mrs Allison

The weeks are flying by and with numerous events coming up soon it is a timely reminder for all students to focus on their organisational skills to help improve time management and seek assistance when necessary.

Student Leadership

Student leaders from Years 7-8 attended their leadership training at EV’s, Croydon on February 14th. The morning training commenced with a ‘Plus 10 Schools’ collaborative event for Year 7 and 8 students, facilitated with Maroondah City Council, Heathmont College, Norwood Secondary College and Ringwood Secondary College.

Back at Ringwood SC, students from Years 7-11 were led through an inspiring leadership training session by the Maroondah Youth Services team. The highlight of the day was the team building activities, well led by our College Prefects, who co facilitated these exercises later in the afternoon. The focus on building our students leadership capacity will hopefully result in effective, influential teams in years to come.

I extend my sincere thanks to all staff and students involved, especially to Ms Karly Horton (Director of House and Community Engagement), who coordinated the event.

Music Recruitment evening

The Music Recruitment evening held last week was a very well-attended evening with over 100 students signing up for an instrument. The Music Association now has several new members, and always keen for extra parent helpers, so if you have time please contact the College. The year ahead looks busy but very exciting, so ensure you attend our upcoming Jazz Night and other scheduled performances.

Positive Education focus

Wellbeing Element: Exercise and Health

Character Strength: Hope

Wellbeing Fitness Challenge: Adventure, Eat

Wellbeing Reflection Activity: Out and About

A balanced student lifestyle places an equal emphasis on all of their elements of wellbeing; they work together, like their signature and top supporting strengths as a family, to build the student’s wellbeing. To ignore any of these, adversely affects the others. If the skills and achievement element is pushed too hard and the exercise and health element is not also focused on.

Active and positive people are more likely to achieve what they set out to do and are healthier. Recommendation are that each students’ personal timetables should include:

• an hour of pulse lifting exercise every day 
• quality outdoor leisure activities with friends and family which are light and bright 
• frequent opportunities to have fun and laugh with others to experience positive emotions 
• plenty of timeout from electronic pursuits; try brain leisure activities such as reading, chess, board games cards, or Sudoku. 

Exercise and Leisure activities will enable you to:

• lift your heart rate to burn excess kilos

• enjoy uplifting spirals of positive emotions

• be in charge of your breathing

• provide relationship building time with others

• clear your mind with private me time.

Some quality ones include:

• a brisk walk, run, swim, bike ride, yoga, playing a sport, aerobics, pilates, gym workout, tai chi, zumba, dancing, gymnastics, resistance training, surfing, skateboarding or bushwalking.

Happy students enjoy and flourish on their school and life journey.

“The three words to consider for self improvement and success – Care, Share and Dare.” 

Maria Allison