Term 2 has been a productive term for staff and students as we have worked towards consolidating quality teaching and learning through our Mid Year Assessment period. Well done to all students on their achievements so far throughout the year. We are feeling the impacts of COVID-19, associated isolation and ongoing illness as students recover from COVID. We are working hard to re-engage students back into regular learning who have been affected over the course of the year. Attendance at college is an important aspect to ensure the continuity of learning for students to enable them to be successful and reach their potential. We encourage parents and carers to contact the college if they require support in getting their young people to attend college.

With the recent public health announcement in regard to COVID-19 we are now in a position where Face Masks are no longer mandatory in schools and colleges. We would like to thank all staff and students for their cooperation during the year so far in supporting the Public Health direction through mask wearing. This has been a challenging time for many and the patience and understanding has been appreciated. If students still choose to wear a face mask we will support them to do so and will have a supply on hand each day.

Our college Musical “Chicago” was a huge success and a high-quality production and I would like to acknowledge and thank the hard work of the staff and students involved for delivering the show in difficult circumstances. With no access to the college auditorium rehearsals had to occur in our student common room requiring the space to be setup and then pulled down for each rehearsal. Limited time to be on the stage at Hobart College and overcoming transport to and from the venue were just some challenges that were overcome. A true display of resilience for all involved.  

All areas of the college continue to thrive, especially our Rosny Futures Program, located at the Annex along Cambridge Road. A personalised learning program aimed at enhancing the educational outcomes and engagement of students through a variety of curriculum choices has been well received and numbers are increasing weekly as we work to engage and re-engage our students.

Our hard-working Student Association is in full swing and they are working hard to gather student voices to help inform the direction of the college. The students are working toward preparations for the Rosny College formal in term 3 which will be a great opportunity for students to gather and celebrate their journey through the year.  

In exciting news for Rosny College we have been able to establish a partnership with the Clarence City Council and PCYC that will see a police presence at the skate park 10.00 am – 3.00 pm daily. The Skate Park adjacent to Rosny is owned and maintained by Clarence City Council and Rosny is happy to be working to support students in accessing and using the facility.

Term 3 will see our third reporting phase for students with formal reports provided to students with our second parent-teacher evening to occur. This will enable valuable discussions with teachers to assist students in moving towards the final phase of the year and being prepared for end-of-year exams, folio submission and final assessment.

For our Year 11 students Term 3 is an important part of the transition process as students consider options for year 12 through the preliminary enrolment process. Our 2023 Course Guide is soon to be released which will be an essential tool to help guide students in working out their next stage of Senior Secondary Education. Next year we are excited to be delivering Certificate II in Sustainable Energy with Certificate II in Electrotechnology to be offered in 2024. These courses will provide opportunities for students to access Electrician apprenticeships post-year 12 which are highly needed in our local context.

Finally, I would like to congratulate Andrew Woodham on being appointed the substantive Principal of Rosny College. Andrew is set to bring knowledge and experience of the Principal role to Rosny and will begin his tenure at the start of Term 3 and I wish him well in leading the college into the future.

Anthony Coe

Acting Principal