Community
College Council
The Ringwood Secondary College Council is responsible, within the framework of Victorian Government policy guidelines, for the education policies and plans of the school. Council’s responsibilities also include use of school buildings, employment of ancillary staff, and use of school funds.
The powers and duties of the School Council derive from the decision of the Minister for Education to give the school community of parents, teachers and students much of the authority and responsibility formerly in the hands of the state Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
While teachers retain responsibility for deciding how to implement the details of school policy, the College Council formulates policies on matters such as curriculum objectives, and defines the school’s aims and values. Council decides in broad terms the methods for implementing policies.
A close working relationship between Council, teaching and support staff assists in promoting collaborative decision making and solving problems.
The College Council is constituted by:
- six parent representatives
- four teacher representatives
- the Principal
- four other members co-opted for the special contributions they can make to the Council
The Council meets at least 8 times per year. Standing sub-committees of the School Council include:
- Resources
- Education Policy and Development
- Facilities
Parent Connect
Parent Connect provides a mechanism for families to obtain clearer insight how Ringwood Secondary College functions and for the College to better understand our families. Parent Connect is an informal forum that usually occurs in Week 5 of each term where topics of common concern are discussed. Families do not have to commit to attend every meeting, rather, they have the opportunity to suggest topics for discussion and to attend the meetings according to their own interests and needs.
Topics that have been discussed include:
- Supporting anxious teens
- Building resilience in young people
- Understanding Compass and reporting information
- Supporting effective study skills
- Cyber safety
- Re-engagement post COVID lockdowns
Feel free to email [email protected] or [email protected] with suggestions for future Parent Connect sessions.
Heritage & Alumni
Heritage and Alumni value the history, ethos and culture of the College and endorse the mantra “a college which performs”.
Formed in 1994 to promote the history of the College, today this body aims to foster student recognition and opportunity, celebrate achievements and preserve history.
Through celebrations such as ‘Ringwood Recalls’ – 50 years of schooling, the 60th and 70th milestone events, through to 2019 ‘Work Futures Expo’ and the current Heritage Scholarship initiative, we welcome all generations of students.
Achievements include: Sculpture ‘The Spirit of Ringwood’, five Jubilee Quilts, Art Boards, Scholarships and Bollards.
Going forward, should you wish to part of the Ringwood SC Alumni, contribute to the Scholarship Fund or would like more information about the Bollards, please contact the College at [email protected] or phone 9870 2002.
Halls of Recognition
The College celebrates four Halls of Recognition.
Sporting Hall of Fame introduced in 1998
The Sporting Hall of Fame includes students who have excelled in a sporting endeavour. Inductees have represented Victoria or Australia in their chosen field and exemplify the qualities of sportsmanship. Aerobics, Football, Ice-skating, Baseball, Badminton, Surf Life Saving, Archery and Olympic Canoeing plus many more are recognised.
Science Hall of Excellence introduced in 2001
The Science Hall of Excellence credits endeavours in fields of medicine, science, and engineering. Noted professions include dentistry, psychiatry, botany, genetics, forensic science, medicine, geophysics and immunology. The diversity of science and fields of expertise continues to be far reaching.
Arts Hall of Achievement introduced in 1999
The Arts Hall of Achievement recognises talent across a diverse spectrum. Circus arts, entertainers, musicians, fashion designers, illustrators, and journalists are but a few of the career directions. The creative and performance criteria of this Hall demonstrate the rich learning and experiences that helped forge such career achievements.
Heritage Hall introduced in 2009
The Heritage Hall recognises community commitment and endeavour. It promotes an overarching presence in acknowledging many years of service with noted accomplishments in philanthropy, local history, government and local authorities.
Heritage and Alumni Scholarships introduced in 2016
The Heritage Scholarship assists students who have surmounted a considered challenge to pursue their education. Twenty successful applicants to date, bears witness to the generosity of others.