Newsletter Article – DP Culture and Engagement

PBL Focus – Perseverance:

As the end of the term approaches and assessment items begin to mount – it is important to remember our core school value of Perseverance. To bring this into focus, the current PBL Social Goal is: I persevere through difficult situations. At the Junior Assembly this week students were asked to consider this value as they were shown The Iceberg Illusion, which represents the unseen qualities of success. Students reflected on this mindset of perseverance and the following quote by Pele: “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” I hope all students are able to demonstrate perseverance as they work through the assessment items that are due before the end of the Term.

Yarning Circle Opening Ceremony:

We are excited to announce the opening of our Yarning Circle as part of the development of our new Performing Arts Centre (PAC). This space will be dedicated to fostering community, storytelling, and preserving our connection to country. The Yarning Circle has been designed to create an environment where every voice is heard, and every story is valued. Parents and special guests are invited to the opening ceremony will occur on Tuesday 11th June from 10:30am to 11:30am at the PAC. 

End of Term Rewards Trip:

Applications have now closed for the Term Rewards Trip on Friday 21^st June. Parents and carers will be contacted in the coming days regarding payment for this event. This Term students will be attending Urban Extreme Adventure Park. In order to have qualified students must have:

• Completed a Ripley Rewards Application Form
• Maintained 95% attendance
• Had no suspensions and no more than 2 Administrative Detentions
• Completed all assessment to date

If you have any questions or concerns around this excursion, or your child’s eligibility, please contact the Year Level Coordinator Team at YCO@ripleyvalleyssc.eq.edu.au

Year 10 Camp

Year 10 Camp is being run at Kokoda Park later this year in Week 10 of Term 3 (Monday 9^th – 12^th September). Kokoda Park provides first class outdoor activities such as rock-climbing wall, high ropes and other outdoor adventure activities. By providing exposure to thrilling, challenging and thoughtful activities, Kokoda Park camps allow students to grow and develop skills through situations they wouldn’t find in a classroom. Parents of students who have expressed an EOI will be contacted in the coming days regarding deposits for the camp which is due on Friday 14^th June. The permission form can be completed via this link: https://ripleyvalleyssc.schoolzineplus.com/form/655

Please be aware that Year 10 Camp is the curriculum activity for the week of Monday 9^th September 2024. If your student is not attending camp, there will be no timetabled classes operating at school. The alternate program is for students to organise their own Work Experience placement which will be supported by official documentation from the school.

I wish all students a positive end to the Term, and look forward to celebrating their successes as the holidays approach.

Regards,