From the Principal
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These are exciting times at Rosny College as we continually adapt to our changed circumstances in order to review and develop innovative approaches to industry aligned vocational training, university aligned curriculum pathways, individual online learning management systems and customised educational administration systems. |
At this time of year we are actively engaging a range of strategies to support our current and prospective future students with their transition into years 11 & 12 at Rosny College. Our current COVID 19 related restrictions, have prompted us to review our traditional approaches and to consider innovative ways to communicate and administer this significant opportunity to all.
Over recent weeks, we have amplified our use of digital media technologies to facilitate the introductory phase of our overall transition strategy. Our transition video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H-WG2UiMDk&t=65s) and virtual tour (http://rosnycollegetour.education.tas.edu.au/) have facilitated tremendous access through our social media and internet platforms. They have also attracted diverse professional interest from other schools and colleges who are considering their approaches to facilitating transition under the current circumstances.
When we reflect upon the important transition into years 11 & 12, our ultimate goal is to support all students to develop a meaningful, relevant and engaging two years program of study that will enrich their lives and provide the skills and qualifications that will enable future opportunity.
Students should be encouraged to select TASC ad VET courses that interest them and that also have the potential to provide them with access to their chosen future learning and /or career pathways. It is sometimes difficult for students to navigate the vast array of TASC and VET courses when they are developing their study program. In recognising this challenge, we have recently been consulting with a range of Industry and UTAS representatives to develop a more contextually relevant approach to supporting students with their course selection process.
Our new Rosny College Course Guide (https://online.fliphtml5.com/urmxj/zglk/) provides students with some examples of how they can use their TASC and VET course selections to align with their prospective future Industry and/or UTAS pathways. We are hoping that the “UTAS Study Themes” and “Industry Packages” sections of our new course guide bring greater relevance and excitement to the course selection process for our students. We would be very interested in your feedback on this approach.
On the 25th of August we are excited to be offering our first online course information evening. This event will provide all students, parents and carers with the opportunity to access course information through a suite of online “Microsoft Teams” meetings. All details and information on how to access this online event can be found here:
Online Course Information Evening ACCESS GUIDE:
Online Course Information Evening REGISTRATION LINK:
As we pursue an ongoing college improvement agenda, we are always very keen to seek and receive feedback from our community. Next week we will be participating in an “External School Review PROCESS” and we would like to invite any interested members of our school community to participate. A brief interview by phone at a nominated time would be the process. Should you wish to provide some feedback to the “External School Review Process”, please register your interest here: https://tinyurl.com/y6osxkyy
Please always be encouraged to contact me at any time with any general questions, concerns and or suggestions.
Regards
Sandy Menadue