Deputy Principal - Culture and Engagement
Week 5 is upon us, yet it seems like only moments ago we were greeting our new Year 7s at the Welcome Parade. How quicky times flies when you are busy! Whilst I know that the first few weeks have been a blur of activity, I hope that they have also been enjoyable for our students, as they have built rapport with their teachers and settled 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 Departments, and Deputy Principals.
This Term has already marked several key events in our school calendar, with many more on the horizon. Just this week we celebrated our Student Leaders at our Investiture Ceremony and, in a few week's time, will be welcoming prospective students at our Community Open Day.
Student Investiture Ceremony:
This week we celebrated the investiture of our new Student Leaders for 2024. 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 70 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, College Captains and College Vice-Captains. This year also marked the inaugural roles of Senior College Captain and Vice-Captain as we celebrated our first cohort of Year 12 students. I would like to extend a sincere congratulations to all of our student leaders. We wish you all the very best in 2024 as you represented the College and our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Perseverance.
Community Open Day:
On Saturday the 2nd March, Ripley Valley State Secondary College will be 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 earlier this Term.
End of Term Rewards Trip:
On the 28th 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:
- 95% Attendance (explained)
- No Suspensions and no more than 2 Administrative Detentions
- Completed all assessment
- Completed the Ripley Rewards Application Form (available in Daymap)
