A warm welcome to all our families, students, staff, and parents, both new and returning for the 2024 school year.

It is a great privilege and honour to be the Principal of this College, and I look forward to working with our school community to continue to build on the strong reputation that Rosehill Secondary College has established over many years. Our pursuit of continuous improvement whilst providing an outstanding education for all our students is paramount to our purpose.

The school year has commenced exceptionally well, and it has been pleasing to see the calm and orderly manner with which our students’ have embraced the expectation of the school year.

Staffing

I officially welcome and introduce our new and returning staff in:

• Robert Findlay Legal Studies/English - Year 9 Coordinator
• Kyra Fennell Science/Mathematics - Y10 Assistant Coordinator
• Daniel Ralston - Mathematics/Science
• Emily Fazzari - Legal/Humanities/Psychology/Science
• Sarah Mostyn - Textiles/Visual Arts/Food Technology
• Arvinder Grewal - Commerce/Humanities
• Makayla Sutton - English/Science
• Chen Kang - Science/Mathematics
• Venkata Aluri - Mathematics/Science
• Jemina Kolber - English/Media
• Peter Robertson - EAL/English
• Shane Breen - Facilities
• Michelle Francis - Attendance
• Natalie Pola - Library
• Charmaine Camilleri - AFL Trainee

We wish our new staff the best for the year ahead and look forward to having them settle seamlessly into our school system.

Welcome back from family leave to Stephanie Barbaro Psychology/Maths and Renee Marcuzzi Visual Arts. Levena Hayes in Accounts Receivable also returns after a short sabbatical.

Our School Vision

At Rosehill Secondary College the learner and learning outcomes are central.

Our students are inspired to achieve success through stimulating and positive learning environments, and innovative and diverse teaching strategies.

This is complemented by respect, co-operation, and commitment from all members of the college community.

New skills, new knowledge and new understandings will give our learners the confidence to face the future.

Our Vision is underpinned by the college values. They are - Respect, Initiative and Learning (RIL)

The two (2) key goals for the year are:

• Goal 1 To maximise the learning growth of every student.
• Goal 2 Empower students to actively take responsibility and ownership of their learning and wellbeing.

The initial focus for Term 1 has been on using some of the learnings from the Day 1 Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) training, to establish whole school Consistent Predictable Routines (CPR) in every class, every day. This involves simple tasks such as lining up outside each classroom in an orderly manner, consistently engaging with our pedagogical model GANAG, providing a brain break during each lesson and ensuring the lesson goal is re-visited at the end of each lesson.

We continue to provide outstanding opportunities for all students. We have funded and provided enrichment programs for our students. Our mathematics team will again offer RAMP to highly capable mathematics students. Our English enhancement program REAP will target students demonstrating high aptitude in Literacy. Both programs complement our long-standing accelerated STEP program at Years 7-9. Please contact Ms Wasif for further information regarding any of our enrichment programs.

In addition, the college has been able to staff and plan for significant tutoring support across the year. Literacy and Numeracy tutors will work with students and classes identified as needing some additional assistance to succeed. Ms Bevinetto is responsible for overseeing this program and uses data from NAPLAN, PAT testing, and teacher judgments to make decisions on target groups and cohorts.

College Diary/Planner

All students in the college are encouraged to have a school diary/planner. These are available from Reception for $15 and are an important item for all. A critical element of success at school, and in life, is the ability to be well organised. The school planner is a vital tool for helping children plan and organise their day, week, and term. The Rosehill diary is specifically designed and planned for our school and provides valuable information such as our school rules/policies, expectations, classroom exit logs and great study tips. The front cover of our diary was designed by the winner of our competition last year, Hugo Bliss.

Year 12 Camp

Last week I was fortunate to attend the Year 12 camp for one night. It was terrific to see the staff and students building a strong rapport and I can report that our students received numerous compliments from all and sundry on their attitude, behaviour, and conduct. The staff at the surf club were impressed; the staff at the Penguin Parade provided positive comments to our teachers as did the staff at A Maze ‘n’ Things and the Chocolate Factory. The school value of Respect was evident during camp. Well done Year 12 class of 2024 - keep up the great start.

Key Personnel for 2024 are listed below.

Principal – Arthur Soumalias

Assistant Principal Senior School – Lena Hudson

Assistant Principal Middle School – Julian Connors

Assistant Principal Junior School – Frances Snow

Senior School Leader – Daniel Wallace

Middle School Leader – Alexander Vincent

Junior School Leader – Suzanne Riquelme

Excellence in Teaching and Learning – Melissa Chapman

Student Agency and Leadership – Colleen Hart

Timetable and Operations – Madelynne Herbert

English Leader – Sirocha Bruckard

Mathematics Leader – Andy Patch

Learning Specialist Instructional Leader and Data – Bradley Ross

Learning Specialist Literacy – Katarina Ivas

Learning Specialist Enhancement – Stephanie Wasif

Learning Specialist Learning Support – Sophie Bevinetto

Learning Specialist Science Leader – Ann Anderson

Heads of Faculty

Head of Languages – Taka Hayakawa

Head of Visual Art – Heather Davies

Head of Health and Physical Education – Gab Sarpa

Head of Performing Arts – Melissa Bonett

Head of Technology– Annette Therik

Head of Humanities – Nellie Harbourd

Year 9 Interdisciplinary – Vince Murone

Year 10 Interdisciplinary – Bill Liberidis

Numeracy Coordinator – John Tetradis

EAL Coordinator – Jane Geerling

Student Management Team

Senior School Leader – Daniel Wallace

Year 12 Coordinator – Cassandra Lo Giudice

Year 12 Assistant Coordinator – Leesa Wilson

Year 11 Coordinator – Fiona Morabito

Year 11 Assistant Coordinator – Rachel Cerchiara

Middle School Leader – Alexander Vincent

Year 10 Coordinator – Bethany Allen

Year 10 Assistant Coordinator – Kyra Fennell

Year 9 Coordinator – Robert Findlay

Year 9 Assistant Coordinator – Nichole Lee

Junior School Leader – Suzanne Riquelme

Year 8 Coordinator – David Rose

Year 8 Assistant Coordinator – Mitchell Waugh

Year 7 Coordinator – Ben Derks

Year 7 Assistant Coordinator – Janti Kumar

Class of 2023

Congratulations to the Year 12 class of 2023 on successfully achieving entrance into the following Tertiary Institutions:

• RMIT – 27%

• La Trobe University – 23%

• Victoria University – 22%

• Monash University – 9%

• The University of Melbourne – 8%

• ACU – 7%

• Deakin University – 3%

• Torrens University – 1%

We are certain your parents and family are very proud of your achievements. Best wishes on this next phase of your educational journey.

School Council Elections 2024

Process for School Council Elections has commenced.

There are three parent member vacancies.

Please refer to the School Council section in this newsletter for further information.

Visitors to the School

A reminder as part of our responsibility to Child Safe Standards, all visitors to the school, including parents, must report to the Administration area, present a valid Working with Childrens Check, sign in and obtain a visitors pass. Please refer to the Visitors Policy on the school’s website.

Arthur Soumalias

PRINCIPAL

School Policies have been updated in line with Department of Education and Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority requirements. Parents may review these on the school websitehttps://www.rosehillsc.vic.edu.au/under Our School > Policies > Minimum Standards Compliance – June 2022.

Dear Parents/Caregivers,

If you have a current Health Care Card or Pension Card, you may be eligible for the Camps/Sport/Excursions Fund (CSEF) payment. This funding can be used towards excursions, camps and sporting activities that run throughout the year at Rosehill.

If you applied for CSEF in 2023, and are a current student, you do not need to complete an application form unless there has been a change in your family circumstances.

You will only need to submit a new application form in 2024 if any of the following changes occurred:

• New student enrolments
• Change in family circumstances.

Schools can accept and process applications up until the end of term two each year. CSEF payments are made to schools from March onwards.

Application forms are available via the department’s website, at the College Reception, or click on tab to access. Please complete and return this form to us along with a copy of your valid concession card.

Applications for 2024 will close in June 2024.

Levena Hayes

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

In Term 4 of 2023, Chantelle Caligiuri was selected to participate in the Victorian High-Ability Program (VHAP) for English. This enrichment program aims to extend high-achieving students in English or Mathematics and students from Rosehill Secondary College are often selected by the Department of Education to participate every term. Chantelle studied the novel ‘Hive’ by A.J. Betts and wrote an exceptional piece of work that is now being published by VHAP.

Congratulations Chantelle and keep up the wonderful work!

(Verse 1)
In a city of shadows, where the neon lights flicker
Silent screams echo, whispers grow thicker
Concrete jungles rise, choking on despair
Hope is a memory, lost in the polluted air

(Pre-Chorus)
Metal monsters roam, on streets paved with regret
A symphony of sirens, a future we can't forget
In this dystopian dance, we're prisoners of the night
Searching for a flicker of the long-lost light

(Chorus)
Oh, welcome to the wasteland, where dreams decay
In the ruins of tomorrow, where the lost ones sway
A symphony of discord, a world in disarray
In this dystopian ballad, we find our way

(Verse 2)
Broken echoes of laughter in deserted alleys
Hollow faces hide in the neon valleys
Whispers of rebellion, painted on the walls
But in this dystopian canvas, resistance falls

(Pre-Chorus)
Cybernetic eyes watch, from the towering spires
A dystopian heartbeat, fueled by stolen desires
In the silence of the ruins, where shadows play
We'll write our own story, find our own way

(Chorus)
Oh, welcome to the wasteland, where dreams decay
In the ruins of tomorrow, where the lost ones sway
A symphony of discord, a world in disarray
In this dystopian ballad, we find our way

(Bridge)
Beneath the steel sky, where the rivers run cold
We'll plant seeds of rebellion, stories yet untold
In the heart of the darkness, where the rebels sing
A revolution rises, spreading on the broken wing

(Verse 3)
In the face of the tempest, where the storm clouds gather
A spark in the chaos, like a rebel's tether
Through the smog and the ruins, we'll find a way
In this dystopian symphony, a brighter day

(Pre-Chorus)
The echoes of our footsteps, the rhythm of our fight
Against the machine, in the cold neon light
In the ruins of our dreams, where the lost ones pray
We'll rewrite the ending, in this dystopian ballet

(Chorus)
Oh, welcome to the wasteland, where dreams decay
In the ruins of tomorrow, where the lost ones sway
A symphony of discord, a world in disarray
In this dystopian ballad, we find our way

(Outro)
So, in the echoes of the wasteland, where the future's unknown
We'll build a new world from the seeds we've sown
In the cadence of rebellion, where the lost ones find release
This dystopian ballad ends, and a new melody finds its peace

Chantelle Caligiuri, Year 8 (2023)

A meeting will be held in P8 at lunchtime on Friday 9th February for students in Years 9 to 12 wanting to be part of the debating team this year.

This is a great opportunity to assist students with their confidence, enhance oral presentation skills, as well as research and analytical skills.

Students must attend the meeting in order for teams to be registered, so please be on time.

Please email Christina.Georgiades@education.vic.gov.au if you are Interested in joining the team but cannot attend the meeting. Alternatively, you can see me in my office in the Year 11 Centre.

Years 7 and 8 have this opportunity in Semester 2. You can register your interest for debating with me anytime from now, for next semester.

Ms Georgiades

DEBATING COORDINATOR

Rosehill's After-School Tuition Program is ready to kick off for another year!

This year, the program will be running on Monday afternoons from 3.30pm to 4.30pm in the Rosehill Library. Come along on your own or with a study group to receive help from teachers and senior students, or simply to find a quiet place to complete your homework.

Please contact Ms Beechey for more information. See you there!

Rosehill's Maths - Science study session is back this year!

This year, the program will be running on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in the welcoming space of our School Library.

Come along on your own or with a study group to receive help to complete your homework.

Please contact Ms Sharma for more information. See you there!

The Year 11 cohort commenced the academic year on a very productive and positive note. On Wednesday 31^st January, our Year 11 students entered the school gates smiling and eager to commence their VCE journey. The day started with a year level assembly where many school protocols and procedures were discussed including the structure of the VCE. Many questions were asked, and it was great to witness the enthusiasm and excitement amongst the cohort.

Students also attended a study skills session by Elevate Education. This session clearly provided the students with many skills, techniques and tactics to manage their studies in order to create a balanced lifestyle of study and personal free time.

We would also like to thank Mr Cooper Chapman from The Good Human Factory who presented a Wellbeing session. Our Year 11s were very engaged during this session and Copper provided many strategies and ideas on how young people can look after their own mental health.

A huge congratulations to the Year 11 Leadership Team for 2024. These students were presented with their leadership badges. The following students have been elected as our Year 11 leaders:

• Cillian McKenna-Burke
• Delcine Li
• Raffael Tarallo
• Isaac Alysandratos
• Madison Louise Hunter
• Olivia Calleja
• Rosie Ung
• Arianit Jozef Fazliu
• Jaspreet Kaur Kingra
• Hugo Bliss

We look forward to working with these students in 2024 as well as their contributions to Rosehill Secondary College this year.

We would also like to welcome all new Year 11 students to Rosehill Secondary College. We look forward to you sharing your final two years of formal education with us.

Once again, we welcome all Year 11 students and families to the academic year.

The Year 11 Team consists of :

Mrs Josephine Fiona Morabito – Year 11 Coordinator

Mrs Rachel Cerchiara – Assistant Year 11 Coordinator.

Mr Daniel Wallace – Senior School Leader.

Ms Lena Hudson – Assistant Principal.

Please not hesitate to contact us during College hours on 9372488 or email us if you have any questions or concerns.

Fiona Morabito

YEAR 11 COORDINATOR