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- STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
- FOREWORD FROM THE EDITOR
- PRINCIPAL'S REFLECTION
- INTRODUCING ROSNY'S NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
- A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
- STUDENT WORK ON LOGICAL FALLACIES
- USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT ROSNY COLLEGE
- LIBRARY NEWS AND EVENTS
- POETRY MEETS ART, JUSTICE AND POWER
- ROSNY CULTURE AND EVENTS
- ACHIEVERS' CEREMONY RECIPIENTS
STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We honour and pay respect to the moomaremener, of the Oyster Bay nation, the original custodians of this Country.
The term ‘Country’ encompasses all the elements. Land, seas, sky and waterways are included when we talk of Country.
Rosny College stands on the banks of the Derwent River. The people of this area – the moomaremener – knew this waterway as timtumilli minanya. The river gave them resources and food, and in return the people maintained the health of the waters.
This Country has become our responsibility. We need to show the same consideration as the moomaremener did for timtumilli minanya and all Country, because Country has never stopped caring for us.
Jayden,Year 11 Student
Dear Rosny Community,
I am thrilled to present to you the third edition of our newsletter. This edition showcases a diverse range of topics from our students and teachers at Rosny College, and has a particularly strong focus on English, poetry and the Arts.
As always, we begin with a reflection from our Principal, Andrew Woodham, who provides updates on important college happenings such as the work with the School Association and the vaping policy. Additionally, we introduce our new Assistant Principal of Wellbeing for Learning, Matt Eyles, who shares insights on the upcoming Taster Day and Parent Information Evening events.
We have a visual masterpiece from Evelyn Murray who highlights the excellence in the arts at Rosny and showcases a collection of student artworks from this year. In addition, our philosophy teacher dives into the topic of logical fallacies and shares recent student work.
David Bryant and Jill Budge discuss the importance and policy on artificial intelligence in our rapidly changing technological landscape.
Our largest article this edition is from the English department. Head of English, Kate Askey Doran, shares two student samples of work on poetry, art, justice, power, and First Nations stories.
Our last contributor for the third edition, Leah Gregory-Lamb, shares up lifting reflections, stories, and images from recent cultural events throughout the community. Finally, we close this edition with the names of all students who received a reward at the recent Achievers Evening. Congratulations to those students who through hard work, and effort obtain one of those prestigious awards.
A final note. I recently attended a symposium run by Rosny’s Environment Group where stories from students, the student association, scientists, activists and a range of environmentalists were presented. It was a small, but powerful and profound session on the importance of nature in contemporary society. The next day a teacher asked if I could include the below poem in this edition of the newsletter, also a piece on the environment. How timely, and what a good way to share the voices and visions of our young people, and as a rich way to open this edition.
I invite you to grab a cup of tea, relax, and enjoy the inspiring stories and work from Rosny College.
Climate Change
Most people on this Earth know that if we don't reduce things like carbon emission, this planet will sooner be gone.
Global warming is melting the ice, the things we do come at a price.
Coral bleaching, deforestation, the government needs to stop its procrastination.
Future generations need a good world too, there are several people who would know what to do.
Stop ignoring the issue, we need your attention, statistics and protests might give us redemption.
This could lead us to become a dystopian place, we don't want a figurehead we want to put a blame on the correct face,
for letting our world and people down, but if you do what needs to be done, you may be able to turn it around.
Put control on greenhouse gases, focus on what really matters.
If you don't do what is clear, the quicker the end will be near.
Don't leave this issue alone, save this floating rock we call home.
Chloe T
Rosny College student
I extend a warm welcome to everyone as we embark on Term 2. It's hard to believe how quickly time flies, and we find ourselves moving towards the midpoint of the term.
I would like to take a moment to highlight the some of the memorable events from last term. A major success was our Achiever Evening held on Thursday, March 30th. It was an absolute honour to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements of our learners from 2022 who have excelled in various subjects, demonstrated outstanding community service, and made valuable cultural contributions. These awards not only signify their hard work, determination, and commitment throughout their educational journey at Rosny College but also symbolize their dedication to excellence, personal growth, and future aspirations. I hope that these accolades serve as inspiration, motivating them to continually push their boundaries and achieve even greater success in the future. Congratulations to all the award recipients! I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in making the evening such a remarkable and unforgettable event. For the full photo gallery please click on the link below.
During the last term, our Rosny College Student Association representatives assumed their office bearer positions. I would like to offer my congratulations and gratitude to these students who have made a remarkable commitment to supporting our college community. The Rosny College Student Association has already conducted a student survey, which will inform their future decisions and actions for the remainder of the year. We have already witnessed their proactive involvement in student support, environment week, and other significant events. Stay tuned to hear more from this dynamic group of student leaders.
Our Performing Arts team has been tirelessly working on our upcoming musical production, "Priscilla Queen of the Desert." The amount of effort and dedication that goes into designing and constructing sets, costumes, acting, lighting, music, and dance is truly incredible. As we prepare for the six performances, commencing on June 8th and concluding on Saturday, June 17th, the intensity of their work is increasing. Tickets are now on sale through the link below, and they are selling rapidly, with over 500 tickets sold within the first 24 hours.
Reports have been emailed home this week. If you have not received yours, please contact our office. Additionally, in Week 5 on May 24th, we will be holding Learning Conversations (parent-student-teacher interviews). This provides an excellent opportunity to check in with your child and their teachers regarding their progress. We encourage parents and caregivers to initiate these conversations now. Our staff actively share feedback and grades with students, so they will already be aware of their progress in each of their courses.
Our learners should now feel comfortable and connected with their classes. If you have any concerns regarding your child's attendance or progress at Rosny, please do not hesitate to contact our school office, your child's Learning Area AST, or Support Group Teacher.
I would like to take a moment to discuss recent vaping considerations. The safety and wellbeing of our students is our highest priority. As you may be aware, there has been a rise in the number of children and young people vaping in the broader community.
Vaping is similar to smoking cigarettes, but without the use of tobacco. Instead, the electronic cigarettes (vapes) heat a liquid until it turns into an aerosol. This aerosol is then inhaled. The aerosol is not water vapour but is made up of different chemicals. Some of these chemicals can be harmful for the lungs, brain development and general health. Often, vapes contain nicotine, which makes them very addictive.
In supporting the health and wellbeing of our learners, the Department for Education, Children and Young People has adopted a harm minimisation approach to responding to vaping among children and young people. In line with this, all government schools are designated smoke and vape free areas. Signage displaying this will be placed around the College property.
The Department is working closely with the Department of Health to ensure that staff, students and families are educated on the health impacts of vaping. The Department has developed a suite of resources centred on a dedicated webpage for vaping. This page also includes resources on how to support your child (link below).
I encourage you to take the time to talk to your young person about vaping. To make it easier to start this conversation, I have included a Vaping: Information and advice for parents and carers fact sheet. If you are worried that your young person might be impacted by vaping or is struggling with the topic, it is important to remember that support is available. Information is on the fact sheet or the Department’s website.
With the cooler months approaching, it is important to remind our young people about the significance of attending their scheduled classes punctually. We understand the challenge of stepping out into the cold winter mornings, but we know that consistent attendance has a profound impact on learning outcomes. Remember, every minute and every day counts. By now, our learners should have established good daily and nightly routines to help them navigate through the colder months.
Finally, I am pleased to inform you that we have received numerous expressions of interest from community members regarding the re-establishment of the Rosny College School Association. It was a pleasure meeting with parents on Thursday, May 11th, and defining roles. I look forward to engaging with our School Association in collaboratively developing the ways in which we can support our learners. The School Association will provided the opportunity to contribute to future newsletters, so watch this space.
All the best for a great term 2.
Andrew Woodham, Principal
Priscilla Performance Bookings Link
https://www.decyp.tas.gov.au/about-us/projects/child-student-wellbeing/vaping/
INTRODUCING ROSNY'S NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Introducing Rosny’s New Assistant Principal - Matt Eyles
I am excited to be joining the Rosny College team this term in the role of Assistant Principal of Wellbeing for Learning.
I am both a Registered Nurse and a Science/Math teacher. I have worked around the country, focusing on ways to engage young people into future pathways for learning/wellbeing success. I started my Tassie teaching by leading the development of the Introduction to Nursing course at Hobart College, building a passion/understanding of Vocational Courses (VET). I then moved to Huonville High to lead their 9-12 program, supporting the transition and course development in conjunction with the Trade Training Centre. Most recently I have been the Assistant Principal at Dover District School, working toward improving engagement across K-12. I have recently moved to the Eastern Shore and am excited about being on the warm side of the river.
Key projects I will be leading in 2023
As the Assistant Principal overseeing Wellbeing for Learning I will be leading projects related to transition/course counselling, wellbeing inquiries and supporting our Advanced Skills Teachers leading VET, HPOE, Visual Art, Performing Art, Design and Technologies and Foods and Services.
With the experienced Wellbeing Inquiry lead (Kate O’Neill), VET QM (Belinda Vallerine), Courses Counsellors (Gav Joyce, Evelyn Murray, Callum Hollingsworth) and Careers Lead (Suze Quinn), we have a range of projects that will help students succeed within their chosen pathways. Some key activities to be aware of:
Wellbeing Inquiries & Support Groups
We are embarking on ways to continue to improve the Rosny school culture through a whole school inquiry around wellbeing. Using the six domains of child and youth wellbeing, we are working with staff, students and parents to have their say and develop skills for future success. Through support Groups (Wednesday 12:00-12.45), support group teachers will lead wellbeing activities. We have a range of careers information sessions around VET and UTAS opportunities.
Rosny College Parent Information Night
Tuesday 30th May
For 2024 students/parents interested in finding out more about what Rosny 2024 has to offer.
- Session 1: 4.30-5.15pm
- Session 2: 5.30-6.15pm
Sessions include presentation by the leadership team and chance to meet teachers of courses.
Rosny College Taster Day
Thursday 15th June
For year 10 students to see what a full day at College could be like.
- teggana schools: bookings through year 10 programs
- Non-associated schools: bookings through Parent Information Night or phone Rosny.
I look forward to working closely with this community.
Kind regards,
Matt Eyles
Assistant Principal
It has been a fantastic start to the year for the Visual Art department, with exciting things happening across all studio areas. Here is a snapshot of just a few of the exciting projects students have been involved in recently.
Visual Art 2 (Mixed Media) - Scratchbaord
In Mixed Media level 2 students have created some intricate and detailed designs using Scratchboard (an ink coated board designed for scribing). Students learnt about traditional techniques such as hatching and crosshatching to inform their mark making. These techniques and marks are used as a foundation to create interesting and varied lines. These lines can be used to create the illusion of tone, contrast and texture. Students had great success with this project!
Visual Art 2/3 (Ceramics) Handbuilding
Ceramics students have been busy creating unique and innovative sculptural pieces this term using a range of construction methods including coils and slabs. There has also been a strong focus on exploring and documenting decorative techniques, including carving, slip trailing and glazing. There have been some fantastic results, from hybrid creations and functional vessels to sgraffito tiles.
Life Drawing (Enrichment course)
We are very excited to be offering Life Drawing as an enrichment course this year in Visual Art. It has been fantastic to see so many students engaging with this opportunity. Life Drawing gives students the chance to develop their observational drawing skills as they study the human form. Students have produced some great results, exploring and experimenting with a range of art mediums, and styles. We thank our wonderful models and look forward to seeing our students develop their skills further as the year progresses.
Visual Art 2/3 (Digital Art)
During the first term in Digital Art, students have been exploring a range of digital art software and techniques, including photo compositing, painting, 3D and animation. Some of the excellent work produced during the first term is currently on display in a pop-up exhibition near the ‘Break Café’. Stay tuned to see what these talented students make later in the year!
Art Theory & Criticism
During Term 1, Art Theory and Criticism visited two fantastic exhibitions around Hobart. At the Rosny School House Gallery, students discussed the aesthetic qualities of how different mediums can represent landscapes. They also explored notions of connection to place and the relationships between humans and the landscape. Students also attended Tomás Saraceno's exhibition at MONA, where they discussed the curatorial decision-making and environmental concerns addressed through art.
Art Studio Practice
Art Studio Practice students have also had a busy first term planning major artistic bodies of work. To support them in developing their own practice, students visited galleries at Salamanca to talk to curators and artists about their current exhibitions.
Evelyn Murray
AST of Visual Arts
STUDENT WORK ON LOGICAL FALLACIES
Logical Fallacies & the Bandwagon Fallacy
Recently, students have been working on theories of ‘logic’ and completed work on ‘bandwagon fallacies’. In this article we explore what these fallacies are and share some of the contributions from students.
“A bandwagon fallacy is a logical fallacy in which a person reaches a conclusion only because it is a popular idea or belief and not for any logical reason related to the subject.”
The bandwagon fallacy assumes that the opinion of the majority is the valid, correct opinion. It is also known as an appeal to popularity or ‘Argumentum ad Populum’. It is important to be aware of the bandwagon fallacy, to try and avoid falling into the thinking trap, and becoming a mindless sheeple following along with the popular opinion, left unable to form opinions and thoughts of their own.
The Bandwagon Fallacy is regarded as a fallacy due to the use of this being illogical. As a fallacy is something that is deductively invalid, ignores relevant evidence or contains unjustified premise. The` bandwagon fallacy is illogical because it states something has a property so then it also must have another property.
Here are some examples of common statements you may have been exposed to of the Bandwagon Fallacy effect:
‘Everyone's already got the new iPhone, you don’t?’
‘If your friends all jumped off a cliff, would you?’
‘Everyone is going!’
‘It’s so popular right now!’
‘It’s fashionable!’
‘Everyone else was doing it!’
‘It’s in over 100 countries!’
‘It must be true if everyone’s talking about it!’
With this said, we hope you enjoy the posters students created to represent the different types of logical fallacies they were exploring. We have included work on ‘ad hominem’, ‘slothful induction’, ‘strawman’ and ‘no true Scotsman’.
Bob Pill
Philosophy and Legal Studies Teacher
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AT ROSNY COLLEGE
We touched on this space earlier in the year. Technological developments in this area are moving rapidly and they are very exciting. We have needed to support some students with the Academic Integrity implication of Artificial Intelligence and feel that now is a good time to remind everyone of our position to reduce the chances that students are penalised later in the year for not meeting expectations.
Here is a snapshot of Artificial Intelligence from the Rosny College 2023 Academic Integrity Policy:
‘The use of material produced by Artificial Intelligence (such as ChatGPT) without acknowledgement is a breach of Academic Integrity, as all senior secondary students are expected to undertake their studies in a way that is honest and fair.’
This means that:
- all work you submit for marking must be your own work
- you must acknowledge where you have borrowed or used someone else’s work
- Whenever you use someone else ideas, images, information, words, data or music in your work, you must acknowledge where you got that idea (or image, information, etc.) from. This includes Artificial Intelligence programs such as ChatGPT. This is done by including accurate references throughout your work.
Referencing allows teachers and markers to clearly see what parts of your work are your own, what parts you have borrowed from other people’s work, and where you found it.
Please click these links (available under Academic Integrity on the student intranet and the Library Canvas and Intranet pages, for further information:
Academic-Integrity-Guide-TASC-2020.pdf (education.tas.edu.au)
Rosny College Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures 2023 (education.tas.edu.au)
David Bryant, Assistant Principal
Jill Budge, Teacher Librarian/Library Manager
Library Resources
All staff and students have access to the Library Canvas and Intranet pages. Here you will find links to helpful websites, handouts and power points.
Students will have received an invitation to join the Library Canvas page, which they need to accept when they log in to Canvas. Students can see our friendly library staff for support with this.
Academic Integrity, Referencing and Turnitin lessons
19 classes have taken part in these lessons. Students who missed these important lessons are welcome to see Jill in the library to catch up.
Newspapers online
Our subscription to The Mercury is changing. We are hoping to make access to our online version easier so watch this space. Print copies of The Mercury and The Australian are available daily in the library.
Upcoming Events
National Simultaneous Storytime is on Wednesday 24th May. Come and read The Speedy Sloth or watch it being read on the big screen in the library at 11am.
Did you know?
The library is one of the most visited places in the college. It was visited 24,868 times during Term 1. Mondays and Wednesdays are the most popular days.
- Jill Budge, Teacher Librarian/Library Manager
POETRY MEETS ART, JUSTICE AND POWER
This week we have a comprehensive array of student work from the English department. In English, two classes started the year with the Negotiated Study module. The imaginative work requirement of this module allows students to explore the ideas in the texts studied in a range of creative ways, including poetry and art. In this article, we hear from Chloe and Matilda and who explore their understandings of the concepts of justice and power in postcolonial Australia.
Kate Askey-Doran, AST of English
Poetry Meets Art with Chloe
Chloe completed an amazing oil portrait of Truganini as her imaginative response to the three media texts used for the English 3 Negotiated Study to explore questions of justice and power in Australia through a postcolonial lens. She writes:
As art is subjective, I had to rely solely on visual aspects in the form of colours, text and portraits to convey the theme of indigenous justice and power. I have utilised the colours from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to convey and give the painting an aspect that is easily identifiable, therefore giving the piece a feeling of familiarity. These colours include neutral tones accompanied by red, yellow, blue and green with both tones of black and white. Text in this painting is in the form of articles that speak about “The last Tasmanian Aboriginal” and parts of the curriculum that are out of date and wrong. The main aspect of this painting is a close-up portrait of Truganini, as she is a clear example of not just the lack of education about Tasmanian Aboriginal history and culture, but also highlights the need for reconciliation. All Truganini wanted after her death was to not be used for scientific purposes and for her remains to be back with the land on which she lived. Not only were her wishes denied for many years, but her skeleton was put on display until 1951, 76 years after her death. She was only recently put to rest over a century after her death. This shows how we all need reconciliation desperately as, at its heart is the strengthening of relationships that can only be achieved through continuous action in both the symbolic and practical form. This is what this painting hopes to make the audience feel and help influence them to change their perspectives.
The Map Upon the Wall with Matilda
Matilda completed this thought-provoking poem as her imaginative response to the three media texts used for the English 3 Negotiated Study to explore questions of justice and power in Australia through a postcolonial lens. She writes:
My poem is designed to highlight the many ways that we can deal with the bitter history between the Indigenous Australians and Western Colonisers of Australia. The dark history we share can be treated in diverse ways. Some people turn away from the horror of the past, denying what happened, and feigning ignorance. Others attempt to scrub the history away, erase it, and leave its remnants in the dark. My poem shows the way I believe our history should be dealt with, by acknowledging the wrongs committed, remembering them, then allowing our past mistakes and successes to guide us to a peaceful future.
The Map Upon the Wall
The black past oozes down the wall
Leaving a crimson trail,
Failures of unspoken history,
Innocents murdered,
Mapped out for all to see.
Punitive war fought for centuries,
Shallow as skin,
Hollow as the grave,
A tracery of bloody genocide,
Maroon tendrils seeping into our era.
Do we clean that wall?
Scrub it with a modern lather?
Do we fixate elsewhere?
Unable to contemplate the horrors,
Phantoms haunting our past.
We must stand firm,
Stare at that wall steadfastly,
Trace the map of horror and bloodshed,
Speak our truths and listen to theirs,
Engrave each line in our minds,
Paint them with tears on our hearts,
Take them,
Remember them,
Grieve them.
Mistakes and victories
Forming a map of the path to peace.
Do we place it in front of us?
Allow it to guide us to a better place?
Reject it?
Place it behind?
Stumble into the valleys that entrapped our ancestors?
At least this time we will learn...
The poison within;
Division is weakness.
A Deeper Discussion of The Map Upon the Wall by Matilda
My poem is designed to highlight the many ways that we can deal with the bitter history between the Indigenous Australians and Western Colonisers of Australia. The dark history we share can be treated in diverse ways. Some people turn away from the horror of the past, denying what happened, and feigning ignorance. Others attempt to scrub the history away, erase it, and leave its remnants in the dark. My poem shows the way I believe our history should be dealt with, by acknowledging the wrongs committed, remembering them, then allowing our past mistakes and successes to guide us to a peaceful future.
My deepened understanding of postcolonial Australia certainly impacted the way I authored my poem, and the amount of description I put into the atrocities of our history with the Indigenous Australians. My newfound understanding of the hardships still felt by the Indigenous people of Australia helped me to develop my stance on modern day dealings with the First Nations people, and how we must act if we hope to be truly reconciled as a society. I strongly believe that if we do not achieve reconciliation, our society will rot from the inside, hence my final lines “The poison within/ Division is weakness.” Racial division is a hardship felt in most countries, but it is a weakness; a Faultline in our society. Deepening my understanding of the Indigenous struggles in a colonised society helped me to understand the fragility of this situation and why it has continued for so long, as the wrongs committed are massive, and difficult to overcome.
I utilised imagery and the vividness of the human imagination to engage readers and allow their minds to be free to explore the vastness of the topic being dealt with. Descriptive words such as ‘bloody,’ ‘maroon tendrils,’ and ‘phantoms’ engage what the reader associates with those words or phrases. Colours of blood, maroon, crimson, and black, when coupled with words like ‘dark’ and ‘phantoms’ paint an eerie picture of the reality being conveyed. I also make use of metaphors to fully engage the reader’s imagination, such as “The black past oozes down the wall," and “Scrub it with a modern lather?” The image of a black oozing substance sliding down a wall is one that makes your skin crawl, especially when more of the poem is read and it is understood that the black substance is blood leaving crimson trails and forming a map of history. By engaging a sense of motion in this metaphor it puts a reader on edge, making them anticipate how terrible the past must be. “Scrub it with a modern lather?” Is a more difficult metaphor to decipher, as I wish for it to hint at the fragility of many modern attempts to reconcile, as they tend to give too little, too much, or try to erase the past which is like bloodstains: it will never go away.
Rhetorical questions hopefully cause the reader to stop and think about their own opinions, their attitudes, or even any hidden prejudices they may hold. “Do we place it in front of us? / Allow it to guide us to a better place? / Reject it? / Place it behind? / Stumble into the valleys that entrapped our ancestors?” This series of lines escalates as it is read, the sheer enormity of the power we each hold just by how we treat the Map on the Wall is emphasized by the urgency in the voice of the poem. I hope the questions ring in the reader’s mind; what will they do with the map? How will they treat people now? Hopefully, it will lead the reader to question their attitudes toward other peoples.
I use contrast to lead the reader’s imaginations to the enormity of a difference we can make in this issue. The phrases “bloody genocide,” and “the path to peace” are each featured in my poem. Such polar opposites, one being mindless slaughter and the other almost Heaven, yet it is only we humans that are the difference between the continuation of a genocide and walking a path of peace. The power that the reader holds within their beliefs and attitudes towards others is immense, and I show this through my use of contrast.
The ultimate effect of my poem is to make people stop and consider where Australian society is heading next. Which choice will we be making? Is our next step going to be toward peace, or the continuation of war? This poem attempts to make readers think about the power their attitudes toward other people hold, and how at some point we must start learning from our mistakes and cease to allow our society to be divided by race.
At Rosny College, our focus is on the importance of cultivating strong school culture. We promote a sense of inclusivity and unity, offering a diverse range of activities that are aligned with our values; relationships, respect and learning that brings us together and builds a sense of belonging and pride among our school community. Our aim is to create fun and inclusive events which will leave a lasting impression on our students, enabling them to discover themselves and establish new friendships.
During first term we celebrated Harmony Week with students decorating the foyer with colourful cards describing what Harmony Week signifies to them. The comments were warm, thoughtful, and even profound. It was a great joy to see the foyer decorated in vibrant colours.
Our enrichment courses are now in full swing with impressive attendance. The Barista classes are mastering the art of coffee making which we sell at recess in the Break Café every Monday, Thursday and Friday. The Cooking for Community class have lots of fun learning cookery skills from Chef Bec while making meals for the wellbeing hub and Loui’s Van. The Life drawing class is going very well with our young artists refining their skills. There are 50 enrichment courses to choose from and it’s not too late to join – copies of the program are available in the office. Many students have formed new friendships while learning new skills, extending their knowledge, and simply having fun.
To kick off the new term we enjoyed lunch on the terrace. The sun was shining (just), the BBQ team cooked up a storm, we played games and were entertained with live music performed by our amazingly talented music students.
Excitement fills the air as we approach this year's musical production of "Priscilla Queen of the Desert". The students and staff from the drama, music, and costume departments have been working tirelessly to bring this spectacular show to life. To give us a glimpse of what's to come, we hosted a special preview event in the common room where we had an exclusive sneak peek into some of the amazing songs, dances, and costumes that make "Priscilla Queen of the Desert" such a dazzling experience. This event coincided with celebrating IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) on Wednesday May 17th. This event aims to raise awareness and provide a fun experience with a professional performer presenting a makeup tutorial, fingernail and face painting, delicious treats, and various other activities organised by the Student Association.
On Thursday 29 June, we will celebrate the highly anticipated International Food Fair which is one of the most esteemed events at Rosny College. With the re-opening of our borders we have welcomed 28 international students from Vietnam, Italy, Argentina, Thailand, Korea, Japan, China, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Malaysia. This event is an excellent opportunity for these students to share their cultural heritage and culinary traditions with pride. We eagerly anticipate this much-loved event.
Also throughout the term, we will be entertained by our gifted music students who will be performing live during recess in the common room and in the Break Café. These live performances are sure to elevate our moods and provide a pleasant break from the daily routine.
There’s lots to keep us engaged at Rosny College including our Kahoot King, Gav, who keeps us on our toes with more fun quizzes and showcase assemblies.
We encourage all students to get involved in any way they can. Dates for these exciting events will be advertised on Instagram, Facebook and in the weekly bulletin.
Leah Gregory Lamb, Culture and Events Co-ordinator
ACHIEVERS' CEREMONY RECIPIENTS
On Thursday 30th March the wider College community came together to celebrate the achievements of our 2022 cohort, with a total of 144 awards being presented.
Our fantastic MCs Holly and Ally led our professional evening of celebration. 2022 Dux Will Gaffney gave a fantastic speech where he acknowledged the importance of family and Rosny College to his success.
Our special guest Alumni speaker Brent Costelloe reflected on his time at Rosny College and the doors the College opened for him, leading to a very successful media and sports broadcast career.
We sincerely thank all guest presenters and award sponsors and congratulate students on their achievements.
The full gallery from the evening is available here:
David Bryant, Assistant Principal