This edition: 1 September 2010
Registration
During the past week, the College has been hosting the Registration Panel from the Department of Education here in the ACT. This panel makes recommendations to the ACT Minister regarding the formal registration of schools to function here in Canberra and to offer the curriculum that is approved by the civic authorities.
The College welcomes to process of registration for several reasons. The process ensures that all independent schools provide an academic experience that is accredited by the state authorities. The College enjoys a measure of government funding and, as a consequence, it is reasonable to expect that the policies and practices of Radford are open and accountable. The registration process also offers invaluable insights into the quality of our programs. The commendations and recommendations of the panel form an important part of external validation of College. Although Radford spends considerable time and effort in staying connected with similar schools all over Australia, it is highly beneficial to be reviewed by our own peers here within the ACT.
The registration process consisted of three phases: application (completed by May 2010), inspection and review (completed last week); and the final decision (completed before the end of November 2010). The review stage consisted of a three day visit by a panel of ten people, which was chaired by one of the government school principals, and had members across all sectors of ACT education. They present their findings to the Minister subject to our compliance with ACT Curriculum documents and Department policies.
I am pleased to inform you that, subject to receipt of the completed Grounds Report from our visitors, the Panel intends to recommend that Radford College be registered from 2011 to the end of 2015. They gave a range of commendations including Pastoral Care, Values and Service integration, Co-curricular experiences, positive and effective learning environment from K to 12, a collegial staff tone and sense of mission amongst senior staff, highly effective chaplaincy, leadership opportunities for students, pride in the College and very high levels of personal commitment from staff, well resourced PD program, strong Junior School including excellent commitment to the PYP which is well mapped to Every Chance to Learn, a well-structured and responsive curriculum, and effective communication systems.
There was a small number of recommendations, which we will soon receive in greater detail and provide to staff.
The findings of the Panel will be sent to the Minister in whose power the final decision regarding Registration rests. We will receive the Final Report before the end of October, so there is still a little time to wait.
I want to thank Peggy Mahy and her superb team for their efforts in the past months to bring us to this point. I also thank all staff, students and parents for their assistance. The process has been an affirming one for Radford. I particularly note that the Panel commendations match closely with the six chief objectives for which this College was established and for which we continue to strive.
Visit by Principals from AHISA
During the week, Radford was pleased to host members of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) for the NSW/ACT branch meeting. We hosted a meeting of Heads from all over NSW and the ACT and, judging by their comments to me, they were very impressed with Radford. Most of our guests had not been to Radford before and they were delighted by what they saw. I want to thank all staff and students for your hospitality. The Year 6 guides were simply superb and were obviously very proud of their school. The grounds looked lovely and the rooms we used were very well presented. I was also glad to welcome Dr Mulford back to his old school. I hope he liked how we are looking after Radford in his absence.
Peace
COLLEGIANS GRANTS 2010 - for Y12 Students
Mrs Kate Potter (Collegians President)
The Radford Collegians’ Association would like to invite Year 12 students to apply for the Community Outreach Service Award. This
award is made to Year 12 students who plan to undertake a community outreach service following their graduation from Radford College. Three awards are made, totalling $6,000 in all. Joint applications are welcomed and will be eligible for one grant.
Applications close 10 September 2010. Further details.
FROM COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Miss Celia Lindsay
Traffic and parking
Can you please ensure that you do not park in areas which are traffic lanes? I have received a number of reports of drivers blocking traffic in the Junior School car park by stopping in the roadway, rather than parking in a designated parking spot. This then leads to traffic being stopped through the first roundabout, which in turn stops traffic proceeding to other areas of the grounds. As you know, the College is looking at ways to address the traffic problems, but in the interim, please try to consider how your behaviour affects others.
FROM THE HEAD OF LEARNING AND TEACHING
LOTE EDUCATION FORUM
Thursday 9 September, 5.15pm – 6.15pm, Room 50
The LOTE Department will present the next Education Forum, and all parents and friends are warmly invited to attend. This presentation will include discussion about: language learning from the early years in the Junior School through to the High School years and Senior School years; curriculum for languages throughout the school; use of ICT; exchange opportunities; BSSS requirements and future directions for languages within Radford College.
FROM THE HEAD OF HIGH SCHOOL
Ms Lisa Moloney
Strategic Plan - New Focus Group Session 6 September
The Board and College staff are currently considering the first draft of the plan, and it will be available shortly for parental feedback.Parents and other members of the Radford Community are invited to attend a further focus group session.
Date: Monday 6 September
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: RA Young Hall, Junior School.
RSVP: Ann de Jongh
Head of Junior School: Mr Paul Southwell
JS Reception: Mrs Kerrie Shevlin
- Catch up with the latest Junior School News
- Please also check the Fete e-News
Access all the latest information on university courses, scholarships and admission information, further training, Australian School Based Apprenticeships (ASBAs), apprenticeships, Gap Year opportunities, job vacancies and more. . .
It is strongly recommended that ALL students and/or their parents from the High School and Senior School regularly check this section of the bulletin.
Saturday Sunset
The next Saturday Sunset service will take place on Saturday 11 September.
REFLECTION and RAS:
The Subway Stradivarius
BISHOP STUART ROBINSON
Watch Bishop Stuart's Stutube broadcast for the latest diocesan news and events...
Special Presentation - "Finding Self Through Service:Team SUPPORT" + book launch
Monday 20 September, RA Young Hall, 6:30 pm
Mr George Huitker will be previewing the presentation that he will make at the 2010 National Boys' Education Conference about teamSUPPORT, and also launching his book Little Life, which describes the genesis of the teamSUPPORT program. Don't miss this inspiring evening!
HOD: Mr Nick Akhurst
Administrator: Mrs Bronwyn Brown
High School Drama Production - Treasure Island
Arrr me hearties, come see the High School Drama production of Treasure Island. It has heroes, villains, fighting and singing what more could a pirate want?
Dates: Friday 10 September, Saturday 11 September, 7:00 pm.
Venue: TB Millar Hall
Tickets: $10 from PAC, in the quads and at the door.
HOD: Mr Mathew Irving
Administrator: Mr Allan Pennicook
Latest news and forthcoming events
Including:
- Halcyon coming to Radford - Monday 6 September
- An Australian Journey - Folk, Jazz and Rock n Roll - Thursday 16 September
- Classroom Music Recitals - Semester 2
HOD: Mr Peter Haynes
Administrators: Mr Brad Luhrs, Mr Peter Wallensky, Mr Anthony Pardy
For latest Sports News, please visit the cocurricular Intranet link at http://intranet.radford.act.edu.au and enter your user ID and password.
Years 7-12 Athletics Carnival - Monday September 6, AIS.
All students in Yr 7-12 are to make their own way to the AIS track by 8.45am. For further information please click here. (Link to the file above). Students will nominate themselves into athletics events at House Meetings on Wednesday September 1. A carnival program is available on the Athletics page of the intranet.
The carnival will conclude at 3.15pm allowing time for students to walk back to Radford in time to catch their normal buses home after school.
Summer Basketball Trials – U12 Boys and Girls are Thursday (2 Sept). Check the Basketball page of the Intranet for details, and contact Brad.Luhrs@radford.act.edu.au if you have any questions or cannot make your trial time.
Cricket Trials
Registrations have been processed and at this stage Radford have nine teams based on the numbers registered for different age groups - U9, U10, U12 x 2, U13, U14 x 2 & possibly two teams in the U15 age group. Please see attached. Players been placed in teams who are of the same year level. Some students who are age eligible for the younger age group will need to let me know if they’re preference is to play in the younger age group.
The eligible under age group for a player is determined by the player’s age on the 1st September in the year the season commences ( for example if the player turns 10 on 31st August the eligible age group is Under 11. If the player turns 10 on the 1st September, the eligible age group is Under 10.
Trials will be conducted for the following age groups. It is very important that your son attend these trials. Please let Peter Wallensky know if your son cannot make the trials otherwise it will be assumed that they won't be playing. In case of wet weather the trials will move indoors.
Trials
U15 – Tuesday 7th September, 4-5pm (bottom oval)
U12 – Wednesday 8th September 3.45-5pm (top oval)
1st XI – Wednesday 8th September (bottom oval)
U14 – Thursday 9th September 4-5pm (bottom oval)
Details of teams and proposed playing times/ training days for each age group attached.
Netball Presentation Night
Wed 22nd Sept in the TB Millar Hall.
Hockey Presentation Night
Sat 18th Sept at 12pm in the G Wigg Sports Centre.
Snowsports
Results and photos from the recent ACT Schools Cup - some excellent results for Radford!
Congratulations to Sophia Spencer, Year 12 student in 2009, has been awarded an AVSP. This prize recognises Sophia’s outstanding achievement in successfully completing her senior studies while undertaking a vocational education program. Sophia completed an Australian School-based Apprenticeship in Certificate II in Business at Walter Turnbull. As a recipient of the AVSP, Sophia will receive a certificate and cheque for $2000.
Cross Country
Congratulations to the following students were members of the ACT School Sport Team which competed in Brisbane at National Cross Country Championships August 21-22:
Callum McClusky 6DVG (2nd place), Reilly Shaw 9TKD (8th), Ben Watson 7SEH (12th), Jack Watson 5NMJ (16th), Hannah McClusky 8EP (25th), Annika Morling 7PH (30th), Sarah Lonsdale 11KSL (31st), Freya Brent 7PH (56th).
Hockey
Congratulations to Thomas Deane (7CEM) and Blake MacDonald (7CEM), members of the ACT PSSA Hockey team that competed at the National Championships on the Gold Coast. The team came equal 1st with Victoria, which is the first time an ACT boys team has won a national championships.
Community Relations Manager: Miss Celia Lindsay
P&F President: Mr Brett Morgan
Collegians President: Ms Kate Potter
FROM THE P&F Login to visit the P&F page on the Radford College Intranet
Next Meeting - Thursday 2 September 7:30 pm Radford Boardroom.
TWILIGHT FETE - Saturday 6 November
Fete e-News #4
Convenors: Amelie Barry and Sean Harvey
FATHERS DAY BREAKFAST
Friday 3 September- Pavilion 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Lisa Clarke
We warmly invite
all our fathers and father figures to celebrate Fathers Day by joining us for breakfast on Friday 3 September. Invitation.
COLLEGIANS ASSOCIATION
Collegians Family BBQ - Saturday 11 September, John Knight Memorial Park, Belconnen, 12 noon More information.
The Radford Collegians Association invites Collegian members who have children attending Radford to a Collegians Family BBQ.
Please email your RSVP to Mrs Kate Potter.
LOST and sadly missed!
A much loved umbrella, with sentimental value. It has a white background with black musical notes on it, and a black handle which has a repaired crack in it. The brand is Weiss. If found, please call Anita on 62531496 (H) or 62053766 (W).
Information session - flyer
Are you interested in learning more about becoming a foster carer? Attend an information session - Thursday 16th September 2010, 12.30pm to 1.30pm or 6.30pm to 7.30pm at Marymead, 255 Goyder Street Narrabundah.To register your attendance or to obtain further information regarding Marymead Foster Care please contact Marymead on 6162 5800 or email fcinfo@marymead.org.au
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