Mathematics
It is so great to write to you all as we approach the middle of the term. This article is particularly special for the Mathematics department as it is my last article before I head off on maternity leave. As much as I am looking forward to the invaluable family time I will have with my growing family, it is very sad to say goodbye-for-now to such a dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic team of mathematics teachers and the wider Ripley Valley SSC community.
In my absence I know the team will be well looked after and it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you all to Haranoop Goraya. He has started with us at Ripley this week and will be the Head of Mathematics for the next 12 months. Mr Goraya will also take over the Head of Year 9 portfolio during this time. I wish him and the team all the best as they embark on the journey to continue to develop our senior curriculums and the change of our Australian Curriculum to align with Version 9.
I would also like to recognise the work and contributions of Miss Brooke Gordon who will also be heading off on maternity leave at the end of this semester. Her contribution to our faculty has been invaluable and we wish her all the very best as she grows her family. I know her students will miss her!
I am also very excited to provide information to you all about the Education Perfect ANZ Mathematics Championship that we are partaking in next week, from 23-25th May. Students can find additional information about this challenge in the student notices and sign up for this competition on the Education Perfect dashboard. If they need any help in registering for this competition, please don't hesitate to send them to my office for support. Please encourage your child to engage with Education Perfect as much as possible over the 3 days of the competition. There are some cash prizes and school prizes up for grabs - good luck students!
General Notices:
- Mathematics tutoring is available every week. Tuesday at 1st break and Thursday at 2nd break in CG01. All students are welcome.
- All students should be prepared for class, every lesson by bringing a scientific calculator, notebook, stationary and a charged laptop. Please support your students to be prepared for learning to ensure we can maximise our teaching & learning time.
I wish you all the best for the remainder of 2023 and look forward to working with you all again in the future.
Tess Reeves
Head of Department - Mathematics - Year 9A to 9D