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RosehillSecondaryCollege

N E W S L E T T E R No. 5 – Friday 27th March 2015

Sapphire Street, Niddrie 3042 Phone: 9337 2488 Fax: 9331 0525 Email: [email protected]

www.rosehillsc.vic.edu.au

Principal: Peter Rouse Assistant Principals: Mrs Sandra Smart, Ms Kerry McKay, Mr Arthur Soumalias, President: Mr John Walsh

CALENDAR

Term 2 2015

Monday 13th April

First Day of Term 2

Tuesday 14th April

Whole School Athletics Carnival

Attendance Compulsory – See following

article

Tuesday 28th April

Open Day for Grade 6 Students 2016

9.15am to 2.30pm

No Students In Attendance

Thursday 30th April

Open Evening 4.30 to 7.30pm. All Welcome

Principal Address at 6pm – College Library

Monday 15th to Friday 26th June

Year 10 Work Experience

Tickets on Sale NOW at the

General office for “Disney Comes

to Rosehill” See attached flyer for

details.

Late To School

The Compass system is now operational.

Parents can logon and approve all absences

online. If you have limited internet access

you can continue to contact the

Attendance Line directly on 9331 9639. If

students are late to school without approval,

detention will still be given.

Do not send messages via TEXT, as the Text

REPLY service is no longer operating. Parents

must login to COMPASS to approve

absences.

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome to the final newsletter for Term 1 as students are about to

begin their first holiday break for the year. This year Easter falls in the

middle of the holidays and Anzac Day is on a Saturday. It means

that there will be less interruptions to our teaching and learning

program and this is a good thing for our students.

College Council

The Annual AGM meeting of School Council was held this week. At

this meeting Council appointments are confirmed for the year.

Members are:

Parent Representatives

Andrew Allen George Barlas

Andrew Dickie David Sivaraj

Pamela Wingrave Kathy Tyrovolas (Awaiting Co-option)

Representatives

Jett Bewick Brooke Grech

Teacher Representatives

Heidi Bowles Matthew Hosking

Grant Martens

Community Member

John Walsh

Office bearers

President: John Walsh

Vice-President: Andrew Allen

Treasurer David Sivaraj

I would like to welcome the new members to Council and once

again thank those who are into their second year or longer. I look

forward to another successful year at Rosehill lead by a cohesive

College Council with the interests of our students foremost in our

minds.

Staffing Changes for Term 2

There are some changes to our staffing for Term 2.

Mr Soumalias is taking leave for the term. As a result Ms Snow

is replacing Mr Soumalias as an Assistant Principal and Ms Vida

will become the Head of Maths. Mr Danny Gervezian is

coming in for Term 2 to fill the gap in this area. His references

are excellent.

Due to the illness of one of our Maths teachers we have also

had to employ another maths teacher to fill this gap: Ms Erin

Mahar. Erin is a Canadian Teacher with experience in

Canada.

Ms Chelsea Giannino will be working in the Phys ED KLA for the

remainder of the year.

Peter Rouse

Principal

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.rosehillsc.vic.edu.au/

Learning: Powerful, Progressive and Purposeful

Respect: Trust, Empathy and Tolerance

Initiative: Accepting Challenges, Developing Leadership

Open Day and Evening 2015

The College will conduct its annual Open Day on

Tuesday 28th April. This will be a pupil free day for all

Rosehill students. Primary school students from the

area will be in attendance and taking part in classes

conducted by our teachers.

Open Evening for this year will be Thursday 30th April.

All students will be dismissed from school at 1.15pm

allowing teachers time to prepare for the evening.

Many students however will be involved in the

evening, either as guides, assisting with

demonstrations, experiments, providing music and

classroom activities. The Open Evening will begin at

4pm and Mr Rouse will address parents in the

College Library at 6pm. There will be tours offered

from the Library every half hour until 7pm.

These days are very important for the College and

we appreciate the time students give in assisting

teachers to make these days successful.

Sandra Smart

Assistant Principal

Year 7 Achievement Awards

As year level coordinator, I receive data that informs

me about which students have achieved

outstanding results on their interim reports. The

students pictured all received outstanding reports

and have been recognised by their teachers as

displaying the school values of Respect, Initiative

and Learning in the classroom. Congratulations to

these students on displaying such positive behaviours

in their first term of secondary school.

Pictured (in no particular order): Ellyn Ryan, Lilli

Blade, Emily Showler, Lydia Marshall, Madeleine

Miles, Stratos Sarikoudis, Angelica Low, Andrew

Panayiotou, Christina Sovolos & Tori Clover (absent).

Matthew Hosking

Year 7 Coordinator

Japan City Tour In Melbourne 2015

On Sunday 8th March, our Year 10 students studying

Japanese participated in a Japanese City Tour. We

visited the National Gallery of Victoria to see the

Pauline Gandel Gallery of Japanese Art. After the

exhibition, we went to Federation Square to

participate in the Melbourne Japanese Summer

Festival 2015. We saw drumming and Japanese

dance performances. Some students enjoyed

eating Japanese sweets and food.

Takanori HAYAKAWA

Pi Day 2015

The Maths Department ran a Pi Day Competition at

lunchtime on Friday 13th March. Students were

required to recall from memory the first 30 digits of Pi:

3.14159265358979323846264338327 to win a meat pie

or muffin. Our overall champion was Hayden Ho (8G)

who recalled 113 digits!! Second place went to his

brother Lachlan Ho (7E) with 81 digits and third place

went to Jack Macumber (11F) with 62 digits. In total,

there were 34 students who were able to recall over

30 digits of Pi which was a fantastic result and we

look forward to running the competition next year!

Corrie Wheare

Numeracy Coordinator





Year 7 Boys Cricket

The Year 7 Boys cricket team travelled to Fairburn

Park on Wednesday 11th March to play in the

interschool sports. The boys made a strong start with

the ball against Buckley Park SC, dismissing 7 of their

batsman in 13 overs. An outstanding spell was

delivered by Kye Attard who finished with figures of 3

wickets for 4 runs. Unfortunately the boys struggled

with the bat and fell short of the total set by Buckley

Park SC.

The second game was against Essendon Keilor

College and after winning the toss the team elected

to bat first. The opening pair of Michael Jones and

Nathan Johnson made a promising start, with both

boys retiring. The team finished on 65 runs from 12

overs. During the second innings the game began to

slip away from the Rosehill SC side as the sundries

started to accumulate. The boys eventually lost by

only 5 runs.

A big thank you must go to Lucus Watson for assisting

with scoring, umpiring and coaching on the day.

Year 7 Boys & Girls Volleyball

On Monday 16th March the Year 7 boys and girls

volleyball teams competed at the Whitten

Community Sports Stadium. The teams made short

work of the opposition with both teams winning their

games in straight sets.

All students were very well behaved and showed

excellent sportsmanship throughout the event. The

teams will progress through to regionals towards the

end of semester 2.

Thank you to Brittany Bonner who showed excellent

initiative and respect as a student helper.

William Stubbings

Physical Education Coordinator




Athletics Carnival

Athletics Day 2015

When: Tuesday 14th April

Where: Moonee Valley Athletics Centre

Dress: House Colours/PE uniform

Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Photo Booth,

Tug 'O' War and much, much more!

Mitchell Gaunt

Sports Coordinator

The Athletics carnival is Tuesday 14th

April (First week next term). The

permission forms needed to be

returned before the end of Term 1

(Friday 27th March).

Introduction of a New School Policy

Non-attendance at the Swimming and/or Athletics

Sports results in not being eligible to represent the

College in any Interschool sport or be eligible to

apply for a Student Leadership Position for the

remainder of the year.

We are aiming to have every students attend the

Athletics Carnival this year. There will be a range of

activities in which students can participate. This may

include; face painting, jumping castle, music

performances, dance competitions, and novelty

events.

Please ensure that you attend as this is a compulsory

whole school event. Also this will enable you to

represent the College in other sports during the year

as well as be eligible to apply for a student

leadership position.

If you are not able to attend due to illness or injury

you will require a medical certificate, a parent note

will not be enough.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone

in their house colours on the day.

Mr Gaunt Mr Freedman

Sports Coordinator Student Engagement Leader

Disney Comes To Rosehill

In Term 2 The Performing Arts

Department will be putting on a Disney

show. We need donations of Disney

costumes of any size. If you have a Little

Mermaid costume hiding at the back of the closet,

or a Buzz-Light Year costume that doesn't fit

anymore, please consider donating it to take a

starring role in the show! We are after all sizes!

If you can help, please drop them into the General

Office or contact Ms Ellis.

Annette Ellis

Performing Arts

VCAL Startsmart Incursion

In the last few weeks the VCAL Year 11 students

participated in a number of workshops held by

Jaime Robertson from the Commonwealth Bank.

These workshops focused on a number of different

financial topics including earning, saving, spending,

investing and enterprise.

Jaime delivered the content in an enthusiastic and

easy to understand manner. His examples were

based on real life scenarios and his personal

experience, thus making the workshops both

engaging and relevant for the students. Targeting

common financial issues faced by young people,

the workshops covered topics ranging from getting

your first job and managing your mobile phone to

basic investment principles, setting savings goals and

budgeting.

Hopefully students have been inspired to make

responsible and discerning personal financial

decisions.

Vicki Handris

VCAL Coordinator

House Trivia! JACKPOT

The first student to answer the following question

correctly to Mr Gaunt will earn a huge 50 points for

their house.

50 Points up for grabs

Which staff member's family boasts a sporting

resume' that looks like this:

Australian Boomers Representative

Geelong Cats AFL Player

Ballarat Miners SEABL Player

Bendigo Spirit WNBL Player

Australian Opals Representative





White Card Training

Wednesday 6th May

An email was sent to all parents of students who

indicated they are doing work experience in the

building and allied industries, who need to do white

card training. The cost is $60 and the money was due

before the end of Term 1. If you have not yet paid,

this must be done on the first day back from holidays.

Ms Young must confirm the numbers with the

provider of the program.

STUDENTS WORKING IN THE BUILDING AND ALLIED

INDUSTRIES MUST DO THIS TRAINING.

Year 10 ID ‘Fight For Your Right’ 2015 EXPO

As part of the Term 1 Year 10 Interdisciplinary Studies

program, students participate in Civics and

Citizenship Unit. In this unit students explore social

issues of importance and then advocate and

promote them at the ‘Fight for your Right’ EXPO.

The EXPO this year has been a real success. In this

program students build understanding of positive

social relationships and become linked to society by

developing a sense of belonging. They learned how

local and global values and beliefs determine their

own and others’ social relationships. Each class

voted for a current social issue or injustice and then

campaigned and advocated for a not-for-profit

organisation promoting the cause to the wider

school community. Some of the causes which were

supported this year are; The Lost Dogs Home,

Thankyou Water and the Rainbow Network.

This was an opportunity for students to experience

preferential voting and discover their right to be

heard. While there was a range of important issues

that our students are concerned about, one class

won the year level vote, promoting the Cancer

Counsel charity. 10D will work with student leadership

to further support the cause and seek to run a ‘Moon

Light Cinema’ fundraiser in Term 2.

A Special thanks to East Keilor Woolworths and Auto

Trac for supporting our students with sponsorship for

the event.

Immunisation Dates

All Immunisation forms should have been returned to

the College.

1st Visit - Thursday 23rd April

Year 7 HPV 1 and Boosterix

Year 10 Boosterix

Wednesday 29th April 2015

Year 8 Boosterix

Year 9 Boosterix

2nd Visit - Tuesday 23rd June 2015

Year 7 HPV 2 and chickenpox

3rd Visit - Tuesday 20th October 2015

Year 7 HPV 3

Work Experience

Year 10 Work Experience

Monday 15th June to Friday 26th June 2015

Thank you to all those students who have submitted

their work experience forms. The holidays are the

perfect time for students who have not finalised

placements to visit employers to collect forms and, if

you have not found work experience yet to visit

prospective employers to enquire about work

experience.

It is often better to actually visit organisations, as just

emailing will not always get a response. This way the

prospective employer has the opportunity to meet

you at that time and may be more willing to offer

you a placement. The best options at this late stage

are in the retail and hospitality industries or through

friends and family. Please return all forms by Friday

24th April.

Year 10 students will begin occupational health and

safety training in the week commencing Monday

27th April 2015.

Ms Young is currently following up with all students

who have indicated they do not have a placement

as yet.

RSC Monday Tuition 2015

Students, parents and teachers are all welcome to

attend and participate in the Tuition

Program that is now available in the

College Library every Monday

afternoon from 3.30pm – 4.30pm.

This enhancement and

enrichment program has

proven to be very successful in

assisting students in completing

their homework, classwork and

assignments. The improvement of

literacy and numeracy skills has

been an important priority for students

attending, as well as the development of their study

techniques in preparation for class tests and exams.

Teachers from all key learning areas will be available

to cater to students’ needs on a weekly basis. This

program is easily accessible to students, is cost free

and is effective in improving study skills, results and

the confidence in students to work independently.

For further information regarding the Tuition Program,

please contact Ms De Goederen on 9337 2488.




Italy Tour Fundraiser - On Sale Term 2

Support the Italy Tour Program at Rosehill

Secondary College. The 2015/2016

Greater Melbourne Entertainment™

Books will be available at the General

Office in Term 2. Pre-orders are welcome.

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™… Compare

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.

Swimming Championships

Congratulations to Emma & Kate Norris, Teigan

Marks and Catherine Conn who represented

Rosehill SC at the WMR swimming championships

in Geelong on Thursday.

All girls swam exceptionally well and just missed

out on a bronze medal in the 4 x 50m Freestyle

event.

Great effort girls!

Mitchell Gaunt

Sports Coordinator

Fabulous 2015 Rosefest

As the sun rose over the Rosehill

portable area on Wednesday 18th

March, the deliveries for Rosefest

began arriving. Trailers pulled up to

the school delivering an amazing

array of equipment and supplies. The slushy

machines, hotdog warmers and a dunk bucket,

just to name a few, began to transform the area

from a schoolyard to something approaching a

carnival ground.

The bell for Period 3 rang and the Year 9 students

gathered for a final briefing prior to setting up their

stalls. There was a feeling of excitement in the air

as students worked together to collect tables,

hang signs, set up stalls and began cooking their

food, ready to sell to the hordes of students and

staff.

Within seconds of the lunchtime bell sounding, the

portable area was packed full of students. Mr

Hosking and Mr Blicavs led the way, bravely

plunging into the ‘Doughnut Dilemma’ activity.

With hands behind their backs, they raced to eat

a donut temptingly dangling from a string. Mr

Martens took his place under the dunk bucket,

ready to be drenched by the students throwing

tennis balls at the target. Mrs Anic donned her

plastic poncho ready to be creamed in the face.

It was a great day for students and their teachers

joining in the funfest.

As 1000 students poured into the portable area

the excitement was palpable. The Year 9 students

leapt into action, serving customers and working

together to ensure their stalls were successful. They

provided the rest of the school with a wonderful

example of what student-lead cooperation can

achieve.

With all students across the school in casual

clothes for the day, there was a great carnival





vibe with students from Year 7 to 12 coming down

and getting involved in the Year 9 festivities.

Intensive preparations and a comprehensive

learning program underpinned the Rosefest

success. The enormous fun the students and staff

were clearly having was the product of 7 weeks of

preparatory work. All Year 9 ID classes worked

through the Contributing to the Community

Program, which developed in students, the

capacity to plan, organize and undertake this

challenging and exciting project-based learning

activity. Students brainstormed ideas, gained

sponsorship from local businesses, planned their

Rosefest stalls and staffed all aspects of their

project. Adding to the exciting carnival

atmosphere was the Rosehill Music Department

and the amazing student performances we all

enjoyed throughout the afternoon.

This fantastic authentic learning experience saw

students working within teams to learn about their

community and contribute to a range of

charitable organizations like World Vision,

Children’s Tumour Foundation of Australia and the

East Keilor RSL that are responding to the problems

of human suffering and social inequity. Guest

speakers early in the term, expanded students’

understanding of each of these organisations and

how they work improve people’s lives.

The Year 9s did an amazing job on the day,

showing maturity, creativity, responsibility and

organisation in the running of their food and

activity stalls. Their financial contribution to each

of these worthy causes will ensure that Rosehill

students are making a difference to the lives of a

wide variety of people.

I’m sure that the Rosehill students want to

particularly thank the large staff team involved in

the planning and support of the students

throughout the day, the parents, siblings and

friends who came down and supported the

students.

A huge thank you also needs to be said to the

vast array of local businesses which contributed to

Rosefest. We hope that the school community will

be able to support these wonderful community-

minded businesses as much as they have

supported us.

SPONSORS INCLUDED:

Select Lollies

Grandma Jeans

Walker’s Donuts

7/11 Keilor Road

Niddrie Chicken Shop, Keilor Road

Chicken Machine, Dinah Parade

Lilydale Chicken Shop, Mt Alexander

Lombards Party Supplies in Keilor Park

IGA, Buckley Street

Food Works, Dinah Parade

Gelato Messina, Fitzroy

Woolworths, Moonee Ponds

Woolworths, Roxburgh Park

Cagney's Pizza & Pasta shop, Sydenham

Huang Family Fruit & Vegetable Stall, B75 Queen

Victoria Market

Sweet Lulu's, Keilor Village

Mr Garry Natarelli

Glenroy Bakery

Lincoln Salon

Mr Paul Cadzow, Overnewton College

Anthony’s of Essendon

Ms Rosanna, Buckley Street Bakery

Mr Sunnar, Red Rooster Niddrie

Mr Carmelo, La Porchetta, Niddrie

Original Lolly Store, Moonee Ponds

Gillsan Electrics

Wingara Hair Salon

Aldi’s

We would like to acknowledge the following

individuals for their support.

Maureen Mc Clenahan Eleanor Williams

Luke Williams Brenda Rooney

Cilla Bond Nick Manakas

Ismene Manakas Ges Vella

Susan Page Natalie Raffaele

Mr Garry Natarelli Lorraine Tatt

Quig Hua Chen Mei Zhen Xu

Ta Le Dung Trinh

Christina Trinh Lilly Tatt

Banner Family

Virginia Singleton

Year 9 ID Leader




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