RVSSC ANZAC ASSEMBLY

On April 18, RVSSC commemorated ANZAC Day with a whole school assembly that was as moving as it was respectful.

Staff, students, invited guests, and ADF personnel all participated.  Our Army and Navy cadets performed their duties as flag orderlies with a professionalism that was a credit to their uniform, and our wonderful Piper, Adam Regnart, played his pipes soulfully as attendees laid wreaths.  Our school choir gave a wonderful rendition of both the Australian and New Zealand national anthems, rising to the challenge of singing in another language.

Our commemorative assemblies are a reflection of the College’s desire to acknowledge and give thanks to all those Australians who have served, fought and died for this country.

This year, RVSSC also acknowledged the service and sacrifice of our Defence families, with the unveiling of our latest statue.  The statue is dedicated to Defence families and acknowledges the immense support that is asked of and given by family members of Defence Force personnel.  Families regularly sacrifice time with loved ones, friendships, their careers, and are often relocated around Australia.

The new statue was modelled from the Kelly family, who are one of our many Defence families, and was also sponsored by RVSSC, the P&C and SU Chaplaincy.  

The statue has now been mounted on a plinth and is currently situated in ANZAC Place, along with our other silhouettes, at the front of the college.

 

Ripley Valley Dawn Service

The Ripley Valley Dawn Service was held in ANZAC Place, at the front of the College at dawn on April 25th

Once again, large numbers of Ripley Valley residents turned out on a cool foggy morning, that was fitting of the sombre occasion, to commemorate the ANZAC campaign.

Our three Defence Peer Mentors, Jayla Cameron, Ben Coop and Jackson Sheen, recited emotive poems from the war to those gathered in quiet reflection, and wreaths were laid to honour those who have died in past conflict.

We Will Remember Them

Lest We Forget

Coffee & Chat

Our Defence parent coffee catch up is next scheduled for the 29th May. Information about the Coffee & Chat will be emailed to Defence parents.

The Coffee & Chat is a wonderful opportunity for Defence parents to meet up, make connections, and to find information and support that is on offer from the Defence Member and Family Support Branch, especially around education, employment support, postings and deployments.

GO WITH THE FLOW: A Posting and Deployment Workshop

Next week, a student workshop will be held to help support Defence students as they navigate the challenges postings and deployments have on their education.  Students will have the opportunity to talk about their experiences, share coping strategies and be informed of supports they can access through the college.

Defence parents and students are encouraged to contact the DSM, to register their child for the workshop.