At Rosehill, the learner and learning outcomes are central. Our students are inspired to achieve success through stimulating

and positive learning environments and innovative and diverse teaching strategies. This is complemented by Respect,

Cooperation and Commitment by all members of the school community. New skills, new knowledge and understanding will

give our learners the confidence to face the future.

RosehillSecondaryCollege

N E W S L E T T E R

No. 6 – Monday 23rd April 2018

Sapphire Street, Niddrie 3042 Phone: 9337 2488 Fax: 9331 0525 Email: rosehill.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

www.rosehillsc.vic.edu.au

Principal: Peter Rouse Assistant Principals: Ms Kerry McKay, Arthur Soumalias, Ms Frances Snow, President: Mr John Walsh

CALENDAR Term 2

Wednesday 25th April

ANZAC Day Public Holiday

Friday 27th April

Yr 12 Group Photo

Tuesday 1st May

Open Day

Classes Begin: 9:15am - Dismissed: 2:15pm

NO Rosehill Students in attendance unless

assisting with the event

Thursday 3rd May

Open Evening – 4.30pm to 7.30pm

Principal Address at 6.30pm

1pm Students Dismissed

Thursday 10th May

STEP Testing Day for 2019 Year 7’s

Wednesday 16th to Friday 18th May

Year 8 Camp

Monday 28th May

School Council Meeting – 5.30pm

Thursday 7th June

Year 11 Exams start

Monday 11th June

Queens Birthday – Public Holiday

Friday 15th June

Report Writing Day

NO Students in Attendance

NAPLAN 2018 NAPLAN testing for 2018 will take place

during week 5 of this term.

Tuesday 15th May:

Language Conventions Test - Period 1

Writing Test - Period 3

Wednesday 16th May:

Reading Test - Period 1

Thursday 17th May:

Numeracy test - Period 1

Students in Years 7 and 9 have been issued

with a letter for parents and carers about

NAPLAN testing – please ask your child for this

if they have not yet passed it on to you.

Frances Snow

Assistant Principal

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome to the first newsletter for Term 2. I am sure you will enjoy

reading the information in this edition as it shows the range of

activities taking place around the school: Rosefest, Athletics

Sports, Year 7 camp etc. It is an indication of the broad range of

events on offer for our students.

Enrolments for 2019

It feels strange to be talking about enrolments for next year

already, but parents of Grade 6 students in Government schools

need to make decisions about what school to select by 11th May.

We have been conducting tours every Tuesday morning and

there has been a lot of interest with some large groups of visitors

coming through. On Tuesday next week we are holding our

Open Day and we will be hosting around 900 students from

various primary schools on the day. Note that Rosehill students

are not expected at school on the day unless they are involved

in the activities. On the Thursday we will be holding our Open

Evening. Rosehill students will finish at 1pm so that teachers can

spend time setting up.

NAPLAN

During week five of this term the NAPLAN tests for Year 7 and 9

students will be held. These tests provide us with valuable

information about our students, especially growth rates between

Year 7 and 9. All students can be expected to progress at normal

rates in line with their age and the data we get tells us if this is the

case. More information will come out shortly about the tests,

including what to do if you wish to seek an exemption for your son

or daughter. Ms Snow is the organiser of the tests so please ring

and ask for her if you have any questions.

Self-Evaluation

As I have mentioned regularly, 2018 is the year of Self-Evaluation

and Strategic Plan writing. This occurs every four years. Our

formal evaluation will take place in Term 4 but we will be running

a mini-evaluation this term. We have already begun to plan for

this process and at some stage we may be running a forum for

parents. School Council members will also have some

involvement.

Anzac Day Ceremony

Last week a number of our Student Leaders attended an Anzac

Day service at the East Keilor RSL. We have a wonderful

relationship with the RSL and this has been the case for many

years now. This year we had asked our students to provide copies

of memorabilia in relation to any relatives they had who had

served with the armed forces and we were very pleased with the

interest. One of our students also had the opportunity to read a

poem that she had written.

Respect: Trust, Empathy and Tolerance

Initiative: Accepting Challenges, Developing Leadership

Learning: Powerful, Progressive and Purposeful

Principals Report (Cont’d)

Ben Carroll

On Friday 27th April Ben Carroll, our local member and

Minister for Industry and Employment, will be visiting the

school during the afternoon. Ben has been lobbying

his fellow members for funding for Rosehill so we can

continue our capital works program. Ben had

promised some time ago to drop in so I am really

looking forward to catching up with him. 2018 is

turning out to be an interesting year in politics.

RAMP program

In this newsletter, you will notice a copy of an article

that was recently published in the Moonee Valley

Leader Newspaper. The article is about our RAMP

program which has been set up to cater for students

with high level mathematical ability. It involves around

36 students split into two classes of different ages and

prepares them early for Senior Maths. For example, we

now have five Year 9 students who have been in the

program for over a year and are completing Year 12

Further Maths this year. Mr Fotias is the teacher taking

the program and it is proving very successful.

Peter Rouse

Principal

Article obtained from: Moonee Valley Leader

Windows of Four Seasons

A Japanese origami artist, Mrs Hisako Kawaguchi, has

donated her work ‘Windows of Four Seasons’ to the

College. 26-miniature artwork represents seasonal

events in Japan. Her work will be exhibited in the

library.

VCAL BBQ on Athletics Day

Once again the VCAL Year 11 students with the help

of the following enthusiastic teachers: Alfio Raiti,

Leanne Mortellaro, and George Pavlidis, ran a very

successful fundraising BBQ on Athletics day.

The VCAL students, were continuously involved the

whole day in various tasks. This included loading Mr

Raiti’s trailer and teachers’ cars with food, drinks (and

of course the BBQ itself), cooking the meat, serving the

hungry crowd and finally packing up and cleaning of

the grounds at the end of the event!!

A special mention to our Parent helper, Mr Ahmet

Karabay who supplied us with Halal sausages and also

donated to our program, a brand new BBQ!

Ms Vicki Handris

VCAL

Music News

Instrumental music lessons are now on compass for all

students to view.

Athletics Day

On Tuesday 20th March, Rosehill Secondary College

held its annual Athletics carnival at Aberfeldie athletics

track. Our school’s four house colours: Sapphire, Ruby,

Diamond and Emerald were proudly on display both

on the track and on the field.

The enthusiasm and participation from students and

staff was fantastic. There were highlights in all events

with huge throws and lightning speeds.

The staff race and tug of war also proved very popular

drawing big crowds.

Diamond reigned victorious and were the winners on

the day. A big thank you again to all staff for their

contribution in assisting with the event, it is greatly

appreciated. The students were fantastic all day and

should be congratulated on their participation.

Erin McIntyre

Sports Coordinator

At Rosehill, the learner and learning outcomes are central. Our students are inspired to achieve success through stimulating

and positive learning environments and innovative and diverse teaching strategies. This is complemented by Respect,

Cooperation and Commitment by all members of the school community. New skills, new knowledge and understanding will

give our learners the confidence to face the future.

Year 7 Camp

On 22nd March, 174 excited Year 7 students and 18

teachers attended a three day camp at Forrest Edge

Recreational camp in Neerim East.

The purpose of the camp was to assist with the

transition process from Primary School to Secondary

School. Students were able to further develop social

relationships and establish organisational skills. They

were also able develop a sense of belonging and

connectedness to their peers. More importantly, the

aim of the camp was to have fun. Students embraced

the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones and

test their skills in an alternative learning setting.

Students participated in a range of recreational

activities such as raft-building, forest walks, mountain-

boarding, high ropes, flying fox, archery, frisbee-golf

and trampolining. In addition to the recreational

activities, students also participated in a reflection

session and they created a time capsule to be opened

at their Junior School graduation at the end of Year 9.

In the evenings, students enjoyed trivia, newspaper

dress-up activities, a crazy categories game, a talent

show and a disco. Without a doubt, the highlight of the

camp was witnessing some of our talented students

perform on stage. We had singing, dancing,

acrobatics, jokes and comedy sketches.

Congratulations to all participants.

A key part of the transition process came during the

reflection session when students discussed the school’s

values of Respect, Initiative and Learning. Possible

scenarios and dilemmas that students may face during

their time in high school were also discussed. It is

through sessions like this that we help to prepare our

students for the adolescent years ahead.

Over the course of the three days, teachers were on

the lookout for a Camp Champ. The Camp Champ

award is presented to a student that displays Respect,

Initiative and Learning at all times. In addition to the

Camp Champ award, we also presented 12 group

champ awards to a stand-out member from each

group. A big congratulations to the recipients of these

awards. They have been awarded with prizes and a

special presentation at assembly.

All students were incredibly well behaved,

participated fully in all activities and they even

managed to get some sleep at night. I’m confident

that each student benefitted from the camp

experience and I know, from the smiles on faces, that

they all enjoyed their time away. Thanks to all staff that

volunteered to come on camp. Your support of these

extra-curricular activities is much appreciated and

without you the camp would not have run as smoothly

as it did!

Matthew Hosking

Head of Junior School

Respect: Trust, Empathy and Tolerance

Initiative: Accepting Challenges, Developing Leadership

Learning: Powerful, Progressive and Purposeful

ROSEFEST 2018

As part of the Year 9 program at Rosehill Secondary

College, students participate in an Interdisciplinary

subject where they explore their personal strengths

and weaknesses and work towards developing their

teamwork, leadership and communication skills. As

part of their assessment, our students organised and

ran Rosefest (our school carnival) on Wednesday 14th

March.

Year 9 students were given a few weeks to prepare

everything from brainstorming their stalls, calling

sponsors, designing signs and last minute problem

solving. There were a wide range of stalls such as: BBQs,

hot chips, donuts, biscuits, milkshakes, spiders, slushies,

pizza, fairy floss, nachos, a raffle, dodgeball and pie

the teacher.

In total they raised $5981.50 which will be donated to

the following charities: Fred Hollows Foundation,

Wesley Mission, World Vision, Hunger Project Australia,

Melbourne Homeless Collective, Water Aid, Cancer

Council and East Keilor RSL.

We would like to thank the following businesses and

individuals for their donations of money, goods and

time:

Officeworks Maribyrnong, Pancake Parlour

Maribyrnong, MAC Maribyrnong, La Manna

Supermarket Essendon Fields, Intencity Sunshine, Lush

Highpoint, Woolworths Airport West, Mr Gregorios

Moustakas, Mrs Alexandra Moustakas, Woolworths

Niddrie, Coles Avondale Heights, ALDI Airport West,

Coles Craigieburn Central, Active Community Housing

Yarraville, Woolworths Craigieburn Central,

Woolworths Milleara Mall, Krispy Kreme Collins St CBD,

Woolworths Hadfield, 7-Eleven Niddrie, Kmart Keilor

Downs, Kerry Pontin, Grace Muscat, Louise Wyka, La

Porchetta Niddrie, Toto’s Pizza House Essendon, The

Brunswick Fish & Chippery, Woolworths

Broadmeadows, Woolworths Watergardens, Coles

Essendon Fields, BOC Gas & Gear Laverton North,

Costume Palace Airport West, Epping RSL, Big W

Craigieburn, Kingswood Drive Fish & Chips Craigieburn,

Woolworths Craigieburn Highlands, One By One Café

Keilor East, The Long Macc Keilor East, Keraki Gifts

Keilor East, Mrs Christina Sentzas, Ms Karen Dossis,

Coles Essendon North, Bank of Melbourne, Bonbons

Bakery, Woolworths Watergardens South, Walsh Family,

Woolworths Taylors Lakes, Boundy’s SUPA IGA Buckley

St, Coles Keilor Central, Charles Di Cioccio - Feature

Catering.

Our Year 9 cohort did an outstanding job organising

and running Rosefest. We are so proud of their

enthusiasm and energy in the lead up to and on the

day.

Corrie Wheare, William Stubbings & Year 9 ID Team

At Rosehill, the learner and learning outcomes are central. Our students are inspired to achieve success through stimulating

and positive learning environments and innovative and diverse teaching strategies. This is complemented by Respect,

Cooperation and Commitment by all members of the school community. New skills, new knowledge and understanding will

give our learners the confidence to face the future.

Japan Tour 2019

Trip to Japan Program for Years 9, 10 and 11 students.

Would you like your child to experience the beauty of

the Japanese culture? How about joining us on the

2019 Trip to Japan? All students are welcome

regardless of the language they are studying at the

school.

Highlights of the trip will include a visit to Tokyo

Disneyland, beautiful historical places in Kyoto and the

peace park museum in Hiroshima. We will also visit

Kogakkan High School, our sister school in Mie

prefecture, and stay with their families. The last trip was

extremely successful and those students who have

taken part in this program have found it to be one of

their most rewarding experiences.

The trip to Japan will take place in May 2019 (Term 2).

We intend to depart around the last week of May and

return the end of the first week of June.

The cost of the trip is approximately $5,100, however

this will decrease if additional students participate. The

tour cost includes: return economy airfares, 6 night

hotel accommodation, 6 breakfasts and a 7 day rail

pass, Tokyo Disneyland entrance and all insurances.

Return the slip attached to Ms Snow or Mr Hayakawa

at the College if you are interested in joining us!

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Trip to Japan Program

I would like my child to participate in the Trip to Japan

Program 2019.

PARENT NAME:

__________________________________________________

STUDENT NAME: ___________________________________

HOMEROOM: ___________

CONTACT NUMBER: ____________________________

Signature:_________________________________________

Japanese Exchange Program 2018

Once again, Rosehill SC is seeking host families for 10-

12 Japanese students from our sister school, Kogakkan

High School. The students will be in Melbourne for 10

nights from Wednesday 25th July to Saturday 4th August

2018.

Conditions and Roles of Host Families:

Host families will be paid a nominal amount to

contribute towards costs and weekend activities.

Japanese students do not need their own room. As

long as everyone is happy the students can share a

room with your child. Boys will host boys and girls will

host girls.

Weekend activities can be as simple as shopping in the

city or watching your child’s sport match on a

Saturday. In the past, some families have organised a

Sunday BBQ together.

Japanese students are here to learn English so

Japanese language skills are not required. Students

studying Italian can also host students so that they can

make friends in Japan.

If you are interested in hosting a student, please return

the slip below to the Administration Office. If you would

like additional information about the homestay

program, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Nellie Harbourd and Takanori Hayakawa

Exchange Program Coordinators

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Japanese Exchange Homestay Program

I would like to host a Japanese student from 25th July

(Wed) to 4th August (Sat).

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME:

_________________________________________________

STUDENT NAME: __________________________________

HOMEROOM: ___________

CONTACT NUMBER:______________________________

Mobile__________________________________________

ADDRESS _______________________________________

________________________________________________

As some students have allergies, we also request the

following information: PETS OWNED: NO ( ) YES ( )

If YES, what are they?

____________________________________________________

SMOKERS IN THE FAMILY? NO ( ) YES ( )

Parent’s /Guardian’s Signature: _____________________

Respect: Trust, Empathy and Tolerance

Initiative: Accepting Challenges, Developing Leadership

Learning: Powerful, Progressive and Purposeful

CSEF Funding Applications

The Camps, Sports and Excursions Funding (CSEF) is

available to the parents of eligible students.

The allowance is $225.00 per child, per year. This

amount will be paid to the school in March and will

contribute to the cost of camps, sports, incursions and

excursions for that child.

To be eligible for CSEF, on the first day of Term 1 (29th

January 2018) or the first day of Term 2 (16th April 2018),

a parent or legal guardian of a student must be an

eligible beneficiary of one of these cards:

Veterans Affairs Gold Card

Centrelink Health Care Card

Pensioner Concession Card

Or

they must be a temporary foster parent

Or

the student is 16 years or older and holds a valid

concession card (such as a Youth Allowance

Health Care Card)

If you have not applied for funding previously, you can

contact College Administration to obtain an

application form or download one from the following

link:

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/abo

ut/programs/health/csefapplicationform.pdf

If you have previously been in receipt of CSEF at the

College, that information will be rolled over

automatically and you do not need to re-apply. If you

have a child entering Rosehill for the first time (ie

entering Year 7 or transferring from another secondary

college), you will need to apply for that child.

Please direct any questions to Emma Keogh

(Administration), or Kerry McKay (Assistant Principal).

Italy Tour Fundraiser - On Sale Term 2

Support the Italy Tour Trip 2018 at Rosehill Secondary

College. The 2018/2019 Greater Melbourne

Entertainment™ Books will be available at the

General Office in Term 2.

Price $70

Use the following secure link: www.entbook.com.au/18546k7

The Entertainment™ Book is your guide to the best

restaurants, hotel accommodation, attractions, sports

and leisure activities...all with 25% to 50% off or 2 for 1

offers. Plus, My Bookings, which Compares rates,

check availability and book your accommodation

online.

The sample book with all its great offers will soon be

available to be viewed at the General office.

Library News

THE SONG FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE –

A.F. Harold

Frank doesn't know how to feel when

Nick Underbridge rescues her from

bullies one afternoon. No one likes

Nick. He's big, he's weird and he smells

- or so everyone in Frank's class thinks.

And yet, there's something nice about Nick's house.

There's strange music playing there, and it feels light

and good and makes Frank feel happy for the first time

in forever. But there's more to Nick, and to his house,

than meets the eye, and soon Frank realises she isn't

the only one keeping secrets. Or the only one who

needs help...

WHITE NIGHT – Ellie Marney

Bo Mitchell is in Year 11 at a country

high school with little on his mind

except footy and friends. Aurora

(Rory) Wild has grown up on a nearby

commune and is attending 'normal'

high school for the first time. Rory

belongs to an 'off the grid' radical

environmental community, and Bo is

initially intrigued by her community's 'no footprint'

philosophy. Meanwhile the council is planning to

demolish the local skate park and Bo and his friends

decide to organise a 'WhiteNight' event as a fundraiser

to save the park. As Bo is drawn away from his friends

and towards Rory he gradually comes to believe that

the commune is not a utopia after all, and that their

goal to go 'off the grid' may be more permanent -- and

more dangerous -- than anyone could have

predicted.

BALLAD FOR A MAD GIRL – Vikki

Wakefield

Everyone knows seventeen-year-old

Grace Foley is a bit mad. She's a

prankster and a risk-taker, and she's

not afraid of anything-except losing.

As part of the long-running feud

between two local schools in

Swanston, Grace accepts a challenge

to walk the pipe. That night she experiences something

she can't explain. The funny girl isn't laughing anymore.

She's haunted by voices and visions - but nobody

believes a girl who cries wolf. As she's drawn deeper

into a twenty-year-old mystery surrounding missing girl

Hannah Holt, the thin veil between this world and the

next begins to slip. She can no longer tell what's real or

imagined - all she knows is the ghosts of Swanston,

including that of her own mother, are restless. It seems

one of them has granted her an extraordinary gift at a

terrible price. Everything about her is changing - her

body, her thoughts, even her actions seem to belong

to a stranger. Grace is losing herself, and her friends

don't understand. Is she moving closer to the truth? Or

is she heading for madness?