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Student Acknowledgement of Country
Our college stands on Country that was used by the moomaremener people of the Oyster Bay Nation, for everyday purposes such as food gathering, ceremonies and hunting.
It provided all the resources the moomaremener required, and in return they maintained the health of the land and waters.
We honour and pay respect to the moomaremener, the original custodians of this Country, and we acknowledge that keeping this Country safe is now the responsibility of us all.
Tyler, Year 11 student
Rosny mob
Dear Rosny College Community,
As we approach the term holidays, I hope this newsletter finds you well. Before we head into the break, I want to share some important information and provide a snapshot of some exciting things happening at our college, and that have taken place in Term One.
Last fortnight we celebrated Harmony Week with significant events taking place on Wednesday 22nd March. This week serves to acknowledge our diversity and promote inclusiveness and respect. At Rosny College, we pride ourselves on building a positive college culture that fosters a sense of connection and belonging. I was truly amazed by the sea of orange post-it notes adorning the entry foyer, each carrying insightful and positive messages and images reflective of what Harmony Week means to our students. It reinforced the sense of privilege I feel to be a part of this college.
Next, we are looking forward to celebrating the Achievers’ Evening from our 2022 students this Thursday at Blundstone Arena. At Rosny College, we believe that all students can experience growth and success in learning. These awards acknowledge those who have excelled during their time at college and symbolize their commitment to excellence, growth, and their future aspirations. Congratulations to all those receiving awards on this night!
Our staff are focusing on ensuring that our learners are engaged in courses that provide them with the appropriate level of challenge, and that meet their interests and future aspirations. We made course changes early in the term to help students feel comfortable with their choices and know who to turn to if they need help. Regular attendance is critical for improved outcomes, and we ask that students speak with their teachers if they need to miss a lesson for any unavoidable reason. If there are barriers to attendance, please let us know sooner rather than later so that we can support you in overcoming them.
For those interested in getting involved in our School Association, please express your interest to our office as soon as possible. We welcome new members and appreciate the contributions made by those who have already joined.
Lastly, please note that our college operates as normal next Thursday (the day before Good Friday). This is different from primary and high schools which will be closed, so I wanted to remind families to avoid confusion.
I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday break. We look forward to seeing our learners return on Wednesday 26th April.
Andrew Woodham,
Principal
Important Updates from the Assistant Principal
Reasonable Adjustments for Level 3 and 4 TASC subjects:
I have been communicating extensively with students and families regarding this matter over the past few weeks. It is important that we have your correct email address on file so if you need to update this, please call the office on 6244 9200 or email rosny.college@decyp.tas.gov.au.
For further information, please visit the TASC website: https://www.tasc.tas.gov.au/students/years-11-and-12/preparing-for-exams/reasonable-adjustments/
If you have any queries related to Reasonable Adjustments for external assessments in TASC Level 3 or 4 courses, I am your best contact at the college.
Save the date:
In the early stages of Term Two, we will be emailing home student progress reports, providing feedback at the criterion level for TASC subjects, e.g., ‘Criterion 1: Very Good, Needs Improvement’. For students enrolled in VET courses, their progress against the units that form their qualification will be reported. Along with the reports, we will be inviting you to make an appointment with one or more teacher to discuss your young person’s progress in class. Please save the date - our Term Two Learning Conversations Evening will be held on Wednesday 24th May between 3.30pm-6.30pm.
Achievers’ Evening:
We are looking forward to a fantastic evening of celebration this Thursday night. During the event, we will be recognizing our 2022 cohort with subject and special awards. Following the event, we will be posting photos of the night and the names of award recipients on our website and social media channels.
EdSmart:
We will soon be implementing a program called EdSmart, which allows us to streamline our school processes, such as validation forms and excursion permission slips. By using this program, we can reduce our reliance on paper and eliminate the need for students to ferry permission slips back and forth to College. To take advantage of this program, please ensure that we have your most current email address on file. You will receive notices from us through EdSmart, so when you receive an email from this address: forms@edsmart.com, it is legitimate.
Assisting students to manage their workload and supporting their wellbeing:
As we have now reached a point in the year where students are fully engaged in their courses of study and regularly have pieces of assessment work due to teachers, this can be an overwhelming time for students. We have a team of expert Wellbeing professionals on hand at Rosny College to support students. If you have any concerns about how your young person is managing their workload or feel they need more support to get into good study routines, please don't hesitate to reach out to the College.
We encourage students to take time in the upcoming holiday to refresh and recharge, ready for Term Two.
David Bryant,
Assistant Principal
The library is a hub of activity, with an average of 500 to 750 visitors per day. We are thrilled to receive numerous positive comments about the lovely atmosphere in the library, which is created by polite and thoughtful students.
How Can the Library Help You?
The library offers various facilities and resources to cater to your academic and leisure needs, including:
- Operating hours: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm from Monday to Friday
- Ample space for individual, group, or class study
- Opportunities for socializing or meeting
- Access to reading materials
- Board games and other recreational activities
- Printing facilities using the photocopier
- Links to helpful websites, handouts, and powerpoints on the Rosny Intranet Library Canvas and Intranet pages
- Borrowing of books, photography equipment, emergency laptops, and more
- Assistance from a dedicated library staff member who can answer any questions, such as referencing academic integrity, researching, and more.
Sora
Rosny College has free access to a wealth of eBooks, eAudiobooks, graphic novels, comics, and magazines via the Sora link on the Library Canvas and Intranet pages or the Sora App. To access these materials, use your college email address and password. Additionally, Libraries Tasmania is free to join and enables you to borrow from their physical and online libraries.
Academic Integrity Policy
The Rosny College 2023 Academic Integrity Policy is a critical document that all students should read. In particular, students must be aware of their responsibilities, which include:
- Familiarizing themselves with and following the Academic Integrity Guide.
- Acting honestly and openly in their research and creation of work for submission and respecting the intellectual property of others.
- Citing all sources, including print, internet, images, statistics, music, and video, using the appropriate referencing system for the learning area.
- Adhering to subject-specific academic integrity requirements as outlined in the Scope and Sequence in assessment course sheets and avoiding putting teachers in a position where they may not be able to endorse a folio.
- Saving copies of, and having their teacher sight and sign off on, at least three drafts of any folios or projects and signing the TASC Declaration Form, declaring that the work submitted is their own (when folios and projects are submitted for external assessment).
- Following any academic integrity protocols advised on an assignment sheet.
- Seeking help from teachers and teacher-librarians regarding academic integrity.
Rosny College's Position on the Use of Artificial Intelligence
The use of material produced by Artificial Intelligence (such as Chat GPT) without acknowledgement is a breach of Academic Integrity. All senior secondary students are expected to undertake their studies in a way that is honest and fair. Although we accept that the use of Artificial Intelligence may have some role to play in supporting students' learning (for example, in revision activities), it is not a valid source for pieces of assessment work.
Jill Budge,
Head Librarian
We all know how important it is to maintain a healthy diet for our physical and mental wellbeing, and that's where The Break café at Rosny College comes in. The café not only provides delicious, fresh food to students but also offers valuable employability and service skills to VET Cookery and Hospitality students. In this article, we'll explore the menu and sustainability practices of The Break Café, as well as the positive impact it has on the Rosny College community.
The Break Café is more than just a place to grab a bite to eat during recess or lunch. It is a hub of activity where VET students can hone their cooking and hospitality skills, and where all students can come together to enjoy a healthy meal. All of the food is prepared on campus, ensuring that it is fresh and nutritious. Before opening, students were provided with intensive hygiene training at the beginning of the year by the Clarence City Council to ensure that the café remains compliant with local council guidelines and registration The menu boasts a variety of options, including BLAT Wraps, roast vegetable curry, Cypriot grain salad, and more. And of course, there are always the classic options like homemade pizza and sweet treats for those with a sweet tooth.
Aside from the delicious food, The Break café operates with a strong focus on sustainability. Local products, such as 'Oomph' coffee and milk from the 'Hobart Milk Company', are used to reduce the carbon footprint, and staff and students are encouraged to bring their own cups for hot beverages to reduce waste. Any leftover food is donated to the Wellbeing hub to feed students who may not have access to lunch or dinner, creating a sense of community and generosity within the school.
The Break Café is a fantastic addition to the Rosny College community, providing students with not only a healthy meal but also valuable skills and sustainability practices. It's wonderful to see how it has become a hub of activity and a place where everyone can come together to enjoy good food and good company.
Rebecca Roberts,
AST of Foods and Services
The Rosny mob, a group of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners at Rosny College, have begun an exciting new journey this year. The culturally safe space, called the yarning space, is a sanctuary where the Rosny mob can relax or study, find cultural resources or share a cuppa and a yarn with each other. Cathy Ransom, the Aboriginal Education Worker, can also be found here. Previously situated in a small space in the Common Room, the yarning space has recently moved to become a bigger and brighter space that is easier to access. You can now find it in room 428, next to the Wellbeing Hub. Although primarily for the Rosny mob, the yarning space is also available for whole classes to access cultural knowledge sharing sessions. Don't hesitate to come by and say hello!
This year, the Rosny mob has an Enrichment program, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are welcome to enrol and participate. Overseen by Cathy and Paul Barron, the program is being developed by the mob and looks very exciting! It will include being on Country, sourcing, cooking and eating local cultural foods, making connections through hosting lunches for community members and inviting guests to share knowledge with us. Caring for Country activities such as our annual 3-day Connections camp, local area clean-ups, and understanding how to protect artefacts, was top of the list of suggested activities. Yarning space sessions will include making twine and creating a new Acknowledgment of Country poster to share with the College. We meet in the yarning space every Friday at 12, and all Rosny mob are welcome to join us.
Additionally, the Rosny mob has been invited to return to the 10 Days on the Island Festival mapali, to be held in Devonport on March 19th. Two years ago, the group was invited by cultural leader Dave mangenner Gough to take part in the Dawn mapali, the opening event of the 10 Days Festival. They are thrilled to be asked to return this year. The mapali is a cultural performance that brings together community members from all over lutruwitta (Tasmania) and attracts a huge audience. This will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience, and families have given permission for students to attend. Look out for photos of this amazing event in the next newsletter!
For further information about the Rosny mob, please contact Cathy Ransom via the college office.
Cathy Ransom,
Aboriginal Education Worker
Insights and Student Reflection from Springboard
Springboard is off to a fantastic start this year, with 31 young individuals actively participating in the program. Our inclusive community is built upon the values of kindness, support, and a sense of belonging. We believe in setting high expectations for our students, while also providing them with achievable goals. Our dedicated teachers and TAs ensure that every student receives the attention and guidance they need to succeed.
So far this year, we have seen some remarkable progress in all the subjects we offer, including English, Maths, Science, Foods, HPE, Art, Access to Work, Textiles, Composite Materials, and Preliminary Arts. We are proud of the outstanding learning achievements of our students across all areas.
We recently asked our students what they enjoy about being a part of Springboard in 2023, and their responses were heartwarming. They expressed their appreciation for the supportive environment that encourages them to take risks and learn from their mistakes. They also value the opportunity to develop strong relationships with their peers and teachers, and to explore a wide range of subjects that ignite their passion for learning. Overall, we are delighted to see our students thriving in the Springboard community and look forward to their continued growth and success.
We’re happy to share the following interview with one of our students sharing their views on the year so far:
Kayla: “Because the teachers have the patience to help me learn new things. Having good friends. Being able to get the support I need, having positive interactions with others and having the opportunity to learn new things.”
Tay: “I've got some people that understand and accept me. I feel like I belong here knowing I get help when I ask. People in Springboard make me feel accepted.”
Armani: “The teachers are kind. I also like my new friends because they make me happy, I like my subjects that I do in Springboard.”
Jacob: “Because we have fun and I belong here.”
Jonas: “People support me with my learning”
Tyson: “Hanging out with friends, I feel welcomed at the college”
Anthony: “The teachers, the classes, the environment, the activities, the people, the location and the quiet spaces.”
Brandon: “I like having morning tea and hanging out with my friends. I like it when Ray drives the bus in PE.”
Kiera: “Being around supportive people. Being able to have fun and a joke with the teachers and TAs. Making friends with people who support me.”
Emily: “Having positive social interactions. I feel I belong here; we have fun on Friday afternoons and I feel safe.”
Will: “It's nice and friendly and at a speed that I can work at.”
Izzy: “Being here with my friends I have fun I feel happy and safe I feel that I belong here.”
Harriet: “I enjoy playing lunch time games -board and card games”
Georgie Goward,
AST of Springboard
This June, our talented cast, crew and production team will break down barriers, colour your world and make history with their 2023 musical production. In the 50th Anniversary year of Rosny College we are incredibly proud to present our biggest musical production yet, the Australian schools premiere of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL. A special project for our school community about love, acceptance and identity.
Dance steps and scripts are being learned, harmonies and instruments practiced, sets are being designed and many many costumes, wigs, headpieces and props are currently being created in preparation. This year over 60 students will participate both on and off stage to bring this extravagant production to life. We are also proud to be partnering with Working it Out, Tasmania’s gender, sexuality and intersex support and education service to help advise and educate the musical team. Our students will also have the extended learning opportunities to work with award winning designer Roz Wren, celebrated Tasmanian Drag Queen Pussay Poppins and many other amazing industry professionals throughout this process.
Last week many members of the cast and production team ventured North to Launceston to see Encore Theatre’s professional production of the show. Students were excited to have this special opportunity and felt energised to get back to school and keep working on our version of the show. Thank you to Encore Theatre for making this event accessible to our students and also for welcoming a few Rosny members backstage to see the incredible costumes.
This is a show not to be missed! Tickets will go on sale soon via trybooking.com. Follow Rosny College Performing Arts on Facebook or @rosnymusical on Instagram to keep up to date.
Claire Latham,
Musical Production Manager and Teacher