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 17^th. 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