Term 1 Reflections:

It seems like only yesterday that we were hosting our 2023 Welcome Parade, and here we are already half-way through Term 1. How quickly time flies when you are having fun! I hope the first few weeks have been enjoyable for our students as they get to know their new teachers and settle into their classes. For our Year 7s, I trust the transition to High School has been pleasant, and that you are starting to find your place at Ripley Valley SSC. Please remember that should you need any assistance, you have an amazing team of people to call on, including your Teachers, Year Level Coordinators, Heads of Department, and Deputy Principals. Below is a Quick Reference Guide for the Student Management at the College to help identify the most suitable contact for each year level:

Student Investiture Ceremony:

This week we celebrated the investiture of our new Student Leaders for 2023. Attended by several special guests, parents and members of the school community, our new student leaders were presented with their badges and sworn into their respective offices. Over 60 students graced the stage, including those who had been elected as members of the Student Representative Council (SRC), Peer Mentors, Defence Peer Mentors, House Captains, Junior Captains and Junior Vice-Captains. Congratulation to all of our student leaders. We wish you all the very best in 2023 as you represented the College and our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Perseverance.

Year 7 Leaders: Student Representative Council

Year 8 Leaders: Student Representative Council

Year 9 Leaders: Including Junior Captains, Vice-Captains and Student Representative Council

Year 10 Leaders: Student Representative Council

Year 11 Leaders: Student Representative Council

Peer Mentors

House Captains

Defence Peer Mentors:

Community Open Day:

On Saturday the 4th March, Ripley Valley State Secondary College is hosting a Community Open Day for all members of the public and school community. To assist in the smooth operation and running of this day, we are seeking students who are willing to volunteer their time to assist with school tours and other activities. The guided tours will take place around the College from 9:00am – 11:00am, with gates closing at 12pm sharp. If your child is able and willing to assist on the day, please complete the Schoolzine form that was sent out at the start of the Term.

End of Term Rewards Trip:

On the 31^st of March (last day of Term 1) students will have the opportunity to participate in the Rewards Trip to Orion, Springfield. In order to qualify students must have maintained:

• 95% Attendance
• No Suspensions and no more than 2 Administrative Detentions
• Completed all assessment

By Daniel Pym

Deputy Principal for Culture and Development