Deputy Principal - Culture and Engagement
It has been a hectic start to the Term with several key events and activities filling our school calendar. Thus far we have celebrated: NAIDOC Week, Defence Week, Yagara Gala Days, and our second Excellence Morning Tea. We have also held our PPP and SET Plan interviews and the first of several Enrolment Information Sessions for new students in 2025. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the many students who helped to facilitate the School Tours which preceded this Enrolment evening. You are fantastic ambassadors of our College, and the feedback we received from visiting parents is always so positive.
The remainder of the Term is equally busy with a range of events taking us into the September holidays.
Pathways to Success Expo:
Once again, Ripley Valley SSC in conjunction with Stockland is hosting the Pathways to Success Expo. The Expo is aimed at students in Junior Secondary (Years 6 to 9) who are struggling with their engagement at school and whose parents/carers are looking to connect with a range of support services, including: alternative learning centres, government agencies and community groups that may provide guidance and support on their learning journey. To register for the event simply scan the QR code in the flyer below:
Awards Evening:
Preparations continue for the Annual Awards Evening, which will take place in Week 3 of Term 4 on Wednesday 16th of October. A core component of this event includes the: Raptor Awards, Special Awards, Subject Awards and celebration of elected school leaders for 2025.
Students who receive a Gold Raptor Award will be celebrated on the night. In order to be eligible, students must accrue 18 – 20 points based on the following criteria:
Students also have the opportunity to apply for several Special Awards. The application forms for each of these awards can be found on Daymap and the students’ SharePoint page. These Special Awards (which each have unique criteria) include:
- P&C Citizenship Award (Senior and Junior)
- College Culture Award (Senior and Junior)
- Leadership Award (Senior and Junior)
- Innovation Award (Junior)
- College Wellbeing Award (Senior and Junior)
- Long Tan Award (Year 10 and Year 12)
- Excellence in Sports Award
Student Leadership nominations for 2025 are now open and will close at the end of Week 6. These include nominations for the following roles:
- School Captain (Year 12)
- School Vice-Captain (Year 12)
- House Captains (Year 12)
- Junior Captains and Vice Captains (Year 9)
- Student Representative Council (SRC) (Years 7 – 11)
Ripley Rewards Trip:
At the end of this Term students will have the opportunity to attend the Rewards Trip to Ice World! Please note that the process for attending the rewards trip involves students completing a Microsoft Form which can be found on Daymap.
As part of the application process students must acknowledge the following:
- My current approved attendance is over 95% (see Daymap Profile for details)
- I have not received more than 2 Administrative Detentions this Term
- I have not received a suspension this Term
- I have completed all assessment, drafts and exams to date
I wish all students a successful Term ahead and look forward to celebrating their achievements on Awards Night.
Regards,
