Semester 1 - Exams
With three weeks remaining in Semester 1, we look forward to finishing the term positively. Year 10 and 11 students commenced their midyear exams on Friday and these run until Thursday, 8th June. After the King’s Birthday long weekend, Year 10 students will have just under two weeks of work experience. I hope students’ embrace this opportunity to experience the workforce in an industry of choice. I attended the Year 10 assembly last week and shared a story of perseverance, resilience and how hard work can lead to success. There is no skill required for hard work and commitment - just the right attitude. This week Year 9 students experience exams for their core subjects from Tuesday, 6th June – Thursday 8th June. We encourage all students to try their best during this time as these exams are a great opportunity to validate the learning over the semester. The time to revise thoroughly and summarise key knowledge helps to consolidate learning and understanding. Success in VCE doesn’t magically materialise. It is formed and developed by committing to study, completing set work, and embracing learning in previous years. Strong academic results in Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 generally translate to strong results in Year 12.
Students completing Year 12 subjects will also be sitting the GAT on Thursday, 15th June. This is an important assessment and contributes to the successful completion of VCE for all. There are minimum literacy and numeracy requirements that must be met by all students in VCE and students undertaking VM. An opportunity to prepare for the GAT will be provided this week with an external consultant and select key teaching staff delivering tips and advice for our senior students.
Excursions/Activities
Our Year 7 cohort spent the day at Melbourne Zoo on Friday as part of their science curriculum and from all reports they had a terrific day learning outside the classroom. Thank you to our science staff and Mr Derks who attended the excursion and ensured a positive experience. With only a few weeks remaining this semester it is important that key assessment tasks and unfinished work is submitted and completed to the best standard possible.
I also take this opportunity to congratulate our Year 8 students, and in particular key leaders, who were instrumental in running the recent Year 8 and 7 assemblies. These leaders helped guide the junior school students through the ATOSS requirements and the importance of the data collected. Well done to Ms Riquelme and Mr Rose for encouraging and providing student agency and leadership opportunities such as these.
Staffing
This week we also welcome Ms Nichole Lee, who joins us as an experienced teacher and coordinator. She will be teaching mathematics in addition to joining our junior school team as the Year 8 level coordinator. Ms Riquelme will continue as the Head of the Junior School overseeing the work of the Year 7 and 8 level coordinators - Mr Derks and Ms Kumar at Year 7, and Ms Lee and Mr Rose at Year 8.
Building Update
 | Work on C wing is progressing well. The elevator shaft has been constructed and the bottom level of the auditorium, music room and media room are in place. The suspended upper floor slab has been poured and some of the steel frame is now in place. A visual sense of what the new building will look like is certainly beginning to form. |
School Values
Finally, I take this opportunity to remind the Rosehill community of our values of Respect, Initiative and Learning (RIL). These values are communicated to our students, but we also expect our staff and parents/guardians to adhere to these values. The behaviours we as adults’ model are vital in helping shape the next generation of adults in our community. I thank our parents/guardians and community for their support in working with us to help live these values each day and to help raise well rounded and respectful young people.
Arthur Soumalias
PRINCIPAL
