These are exciting times at Rosny College as we continually adapt to our changing circumstances in order to review and develop innovative approaches to the provision of industry-endorsed vocational training and university aligned curriculum pathways within a highly supportive and caring learning environment.

During the first term, we are actively engaged in a range of strategies that support a positive transition for our students. Points of transition can sometimes be challenging, particularly for our new cohort of year 11 students. With this in mind, we have placed a renewed focus and schoolwide priority on amplifying our model of Student Engagement and Support Services. I was extremely pleased to acknowledge the tremendous attendance at our “Meet The Support Group Teacher” event that we held earlier this year. The attendance at this event was unprecedented and our Engagement Leaders, Support Group Teachers and Student Service Team were extremely pleased to be able to use this opportunity to establish some all-important connections with our parents and carers. Our overall model of “Student Engagement and Support Services” recognises the essential need to be able to work in partnership with our families and extended community-based support networks.

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-year program of study that will enrich their lives and provide the skills and qualifications that will enable future opportunity. Last year we developed an innovative Rosny College Course Guide which provided students with some practical examples of how they could use their TASC and VET course selections to align with their prospective future Industry and/or UTAS pathways. We were excited to receive some extremely positive feedback regarding this approach. This year, we will be complementing some innovative curriculum initiatives with a focus on developing our Rosny College Quality Teaching Framework. This exciting work is underway as our teachers are working collaboratively as Professional Learning Teams to identify and affirm the evidence-based teaching strategies that support outstanding student outcomes. I look forward to sharing this work as the year progresses. 

From the start of this year, we have been fully aligning our student transition and retention processes to the requirements of the new Education Act. This has required us to engage with some new educational administrative systems; however, we are pleased with the potential that these changes have facilitated. I will provide some updates on the relevant implications of this significant policy position. Positive Student Transition, Retention and Attainment is always a priority at Rosny College.

It has been wonderful to be able to conclude our first term with a celebration of outstanding student achievement from 2020. Our Achievers Ceremony on Tuesday evening was a great success. On Wednesday morning, we also took the opportunity to conduct our Year 11 Assembly where we celebrated some exceptional academic results that were achieved by our Year 11 students last year. In addition to celebrating outstanding Vocational Training outcomes and meritorious Academic results, we also acknowledged and celebrated a range of attitudes, capabilities and behaviours that underpin these successes and support the wellbeing of our College and the general community.

As we pursue an ongoing college improvement agenda, we are always very keen to seek and receive feedback from our community. Please always be encouraged to contact me at any time with any general questions, concerns and or suggestions.

Regards

Sandy Menadue