Head of Inclusion
NDIS: Parent Information Session
We are holding a parent information session for families who are interested or want information on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Ripley Valley State Secondary College and Ripley Valley State School families are invited to attend.
There will be opportunities for Q & A and to book further one to one meetings with our NDIS community coordinator- Jules Csanki.
Date: Wednesday 17th March
Time: 4:30pm- 5pm
Where: B Block (Resource Centre)
https://www.ndis.gov.au/
AIMS:
- Build confidence in students to ask questions about their homework or assessment tasks
- Support students to schedule their homework tasks and assessments
- Develop good study habits for Senior schooling
WHEN:
- Tuesday afternoon in the F Block 2:45pm-3:30pm
WHO:
- Supervised by teachers, HODs and volunteers
- Open invitation for students to drop in and seek assistance.
- Attendance taken via excel spreadsheet
At Ripley Valley, our students own their learning and strive for excellence. We hold high expectations for all our students and encourage them to hold high expectations for themselves. We know that Secondary schooling is a big jump from Primary school and the demand of homework and assessment increases. To support our students with this journey, we have created the Homework Support Group.
Teachers volunteer their time to dedicate an afternoon in supporting students to:
- Build confidence in students to ask questions about their homework or assessment tasks
- Support students to schedule their homework tasks and assessments.
- Develop good study habits for Senior schooling
This is an invaluable opportunity for students to drop-in and seek guidance and support from Ripley Valley staff. If you notice your child struggling to organise their time, needing further help with Homework, or just needs a quiet space to study, encourage them to attend the Homework Club!
Harmony Day
The Faces of Ipswich project celebrates the cultural diversity of Ipswich and aims to promote inclusion and belonging for all people in our city. The 2021 national theme of Harmony Day is Everyone Belongs.
We are asking people who live in Ipswich to take a picture of themselves and write a short statement answering the question (under 100 words) - What does belonging mean to me?
Photos could be:
- you and your family eating together
- a cultural dance or celebration
- you near an Ipswich landmark
- you playing your favourite sport
- you in your traditional dress
A selection of photos will be used to create an art exhibition in Harmony Week (March 15 to 21 2021). This exhibition will be in the Nicholas Street Precinct. Additionally, submitted photos and stories may be used from this exhibition promoting inclusion in Ipswich. Unfortunately not all photos can be used in the project.
Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and forms the heart of who we are. It makes Australia a great place to live. People who migrate to Australia bring with them some of their own cultural and religious traditions, as well as taking on many new traditions. By participating in Harmony Day activities, we learn and understand how all Australians from diverse backgrounds equally belong to and enrich this nation.
Rhiannon Kemp
Head of Inclusion
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