Roseville College congratulates Belinda Slack the HSC Dux for 2011
Roseville College 2011 HSC Results
Roseville College congratulates the outstanding results of the Class of 2011 in their HSC examinations.
Roseville College has five students who achieved a Premier’s Award for All-Round Excellence - Claire Broadfoot, Katherine Farquharson, Medhavi Gupta, Belinda Slack and Rachel Woodhouse.
Students receive a Premier’s medal for All-Round Excellence if they achieve 90 or more (Band 6 or Band E4) in at least ten units of study.
We would also like to congratulate the HSC Dux for 2011 - Belinda Slack (pictured above) - who received an ATAR of 99.65.
Mrs Rowena Dudgeon, Director of Academic Care and Learning, presents on 21st Century learning and how the new school Library will be at the heart of learning here at Roseville College.
21st Century Learning
Mrs Rowena Dudgeon, Director of Innovative Teaching and Learning, presents on 21st Century learning and how the new school Library will be at the heart of learning here at Roseville College. Her presentation, “ConnectEd”, truly represents what the vision of learning is in the 21st Century.
Our students have never been so ConnectEd, with each other, with people from all over the world, with their communities, teachers and all ConnectEd through technology. Your children are also ConnectEd as learners and use these connections every day to learn about themselves, each other and their surroundings.
The new Library will enhance our students learning and be more ConnectED and engaged with the learning process. It will be at the heart of the school where we will aim to Connect information technology, learning and Academic Care in a central hub that will then radiate back best practice back to our classrooms. It will be an open and collaborative space for staff and students alike, where information, resources and ConnectED learning will take place.
24-Nov-2011Mrs Rowena Dudgeon, Director of Academic Care and Learning, presents on 21st Century learning and how the new school Library will be at the heart of learning here at Roseville College.
The Library is about to experience a radical redesign. It is one of the most important spaces in the school and it will be transformed into a “learning hub” of the school.
Library Redevelopment
The Library is about to experience a radical redesign. It is one of the most important spaces in the school and it will be transformed into a “learning hub” of the school. The Library will become a place where our girls are trained in critical thinking and are formed into wise users of information in the 21st Century.
Whilst redesigning the Library, we are taking the opportunity to “face-lift” and extend existing and new facilities. Hinemoa, a space used for major exams and day-to-day activities will be air conditioned, along with the Library. A new Kirkham Room will be built into existing roof space and will adjoin Hinemoa with moveable doors.
Our school leaders, our Year 12s, will have will have their Common Room redesigned and enlarged. It will become an inviting space where these young adults can study, socialise, relax and prepare for life after school. Adjacent to the Library we will be building a two-story Academic Care Centre which will house our Learning Support Staff and will have separate learning and enrichment spaces for our girls.
21-Nov-2011The Library is about to experience a radical redesign. It is one of the most important spaces in the school and it will be transformed into a “learning hub” of the school.
Mrs Megan Krimmer commenced as Principal of Roseville College on Monday 10 October.
Commencement of New Principal
An accomplished educator, who is passionate about the education of girls, Mrs Krimmer is returning to Roseville College where she has previously been a classroom teacher, Year Adviser and long-standing Head of the History Department.
‘There is a sense of ‘coming home’ in returning to Roseville College,’ says Mrs Krimmer. ‘I look forward to augmenting Roseville’s strengths, such as the College’s enviable sense of community, its superb pastoral care and its excellent academic reputation, and I particularly look forward to encouraging each girl to achieve her personal best in all pursuits, within a caring, Christian learning environment.’
Mrs Krimmer has been highly successful in senior executive positions, most recently as Director of Curriculum at Abbotsleigh, where she has been teaching for the past five years. In an educational career spanning over 20 years, Mrs Krimmer has undertaken research into the education of girls and has gained extensive experience in educational leadership, pastoral care, curriculum development, service learning and co-curricular activities.
Mrs Krimmer has had a long-term relationship with Roseville College as a past staff member and parent – her daughters also attended Roseville College. This has given her a wonderful understanding of the Roseville community and an appreciation of girls from Kindergarten through to Year 12.
In addition to her professional memberships, Mrs Krimmer holds a Bachelor of Arts, Diploma in Education and a Masters of Education from Sydney University. She has convened the Association of Independent Schools History Committee, served as Deputy Chair of the Modern History Board Curriculum Committee and has participated in Board of Studies advisory panels.
The announcement of Mrs Krimmer’s appointment as Principal was issued to the College and local communities on 23 May 2011. A copy can be read on the College Website under “Media and News”.
About Mrs Krimmer
Professional experience:
Mrs Krimmer’s professional experience in over 20 years in education include: Director of Curriculum and Dean of Upper School, Abbotsleigh; Director of Learning and Teaching, Northholm Grammar School; Year Adviser and Head of History, Roseville College.
Qualifications and Professional Memberships:
Bachelor of Arts; Diploma in Education; Masters of Education (in girls’ education, pastoral care and curriculum); Member, Australian College of Educators (MACE) and Australian College of Educational Leaders (MACEL); Convener, AIS History Committee (2000-2001); Deputy Chair, Modern History Board Curriculum Committee (2003-2004; Advisory Panels, Board of Studies, AIS Pastoral Care Committee (2009–2011).
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Photograph: Mrs Megan Krimmer, Roseville College’s new Principal, commenced on Monday 10 October.
Encouraged by French Teacher Mrs Michelle Lye, dressed as a young Marie Antoinette, the students spent the day participating in a variety of theme activities such as Marionette theater, a mini Tour de France, creating Eiffel Tower models from wafers and icing, baking crepes with strawberries and molten chocolate, playing boules in the courtyard, or donning smocks to paint a la di Vinci, Degas and Seurat.
“I started learning French at school and thought, ‘Only such a beautiful language could make ugly words like guillotine sound pretty and delicate!’” explains Mrs Lye.
“I discovered that French was widely used and opened up a very interesting and diverse culture, so I continued French through Senior School and into University; even living in France for a period after completing my degree.”
The opportunity to share the language and culture with Roseville College girls has been a joy for Mrs Lye, who feels that French is a language that connects with girls, especially because of its pronunciation and vocabulary.
Roseville College offers French from Year 3 to Year 12, including cultural and historical tours to France in Senior years.
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Photograph: Roseville College Junior School French Teacher Mrs Michelle Lye makes crepes with (L-R) Year 4 student Jennifer Cockley, Year 5 student Yuri Nagata and Year 4 student Mina Kearns.
Note to Editor: Mrs Kaje Pickering, Public Affairs/Media Relations, is on Maternity Leave from 19 August until early December. Please contact Roseville College’s Business Manager, Mrs Michelle Blood, for further information about this Media Informer.
Author Maria V Snyder “wows” Roseville College Fans
American Author Maria V Snyder has wowed her Roseville College fans during a visit to meet girls in Years 8 - 10 today.
Author Maria V Snyder “wows” Roseville College Fans
For one group of girls, who are very familiar with Ms Snyder’s novels and all nominated her novel “Poison Study” as their favourite, the opportunity to meet the inspiring author was amazing.
“I wouldn’t describe myself as a ‘leisure reader’”, confesses Year 10’s Charlotte Whitworth. “I tend to read because I have to, not for pleasure; but Maria V Snyder is the first author whose books I just can’t put down!”
The notion of Ms Snyder’s books being “page-turners” was shared by Katie Kendall and Laura Kevan of Year 10, who were among a large group of enthusiastic students hoping to have their copies signed by the author herself.
“I’ve also gained a new appreciation of how a writer can use language to develop characters, especially strong female characters,” adds Laura. “She [Maria V Snyder] has fuelled a broader idea of what ‘fantasy’ novels can be beyond the stereotypes that populate bookshops at the moment.”
In addition to sharing about her own stories and creative processes, Maria V Snyder spent time encouraging the students about developing their own writing talents. Katie, like Year 8 student Sophie Riddell and Charlotte, felt personally inspired about her own writing ability. Katie wants to be a writer and says she now sees new possibilities in how she can connect with her readers, “I love the idea of writing something that my readers would love as much as I love Maria’s books.”
Roseville College often welcomes inspiring authors to the College, including Jessica Watson, Erin Vincent, James Moloney and Tara Moss.
More information about Maria V Snyder is available at www.mariavsnyder.com.
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Photograph: Maria V Snyder with Roseville College fans (L-R) Laura Kevan, Katie Rendall and Charlotte Whitworth from Year 10, and Sophie Riddell from Year 8.
Note to Editor: Mrs Kaje Pickering, Public Affairs/Media Relations, is on Maternity Leave from 19 August until early December. Please contact Roseville College’s Business Manager, Mrs Michelle Blood, for further information about this Media Informer.
Roseville College Year 8 athlete, Emily Augustine, has won the 14 years 4km event at the 2011 NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships and will now compete at the School Sport Australia Championships in Canberra from 19 - 22 August.
Emily Lines up for the Run of Her Life
Emily, representing Roseville College and NSW Combined Independent Schools (CIS), thought she was in the race of her life at the State Championships, however, her first place position means that race is still ahead of her...
Scheduled in one of Sydney’s wettest periods on record, the competition was relocated from traditional cross country tracks to the Eastern Creek Raceway. This, however, turned ordinarily testing conditions into a very fast and demanding road race.
“Emily ran an extraordinary race, matching the leading pack (of three runners) stride for stride over the first three kilometres,” explains Head of Sports at Roseville College, Mrs Ann Osborne. “She pulled away at the last hill to set herself up with a substantial lead as she crossed the finish line. She ran with determination and a sound race plan to a well-deserved victory.”
Roseville College students are regular members of the CIS representative teams in a range of athletic and swimming pursuits, including cross country running. The College also boasts a high participation rate in sports across the sporting spectrum.
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Photographs: top Emily Augustine competes in the 14 years Cross Country IGSSA Championships earlier this year.
15-Aug-2011Roseville College Year 8 athlete, Emily Augustine, has won the 14 years 4km event at the 2011 NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships and will now compete at the School Sport Australia Championships in Canberra from 19 - 22 August.
Just Four Years of Japanese Language Study takes Sammy to International Heights
Roseville College Year 12 student, Hing Yan “Sammy” Choy has received a Special Judges Prize while representing Australia at the 16th Japanese Speech Award in Tokyo, Japan, last weekend.
Just Four Years of Japanese Language Study takes Sammy to International Heights
Sammy, who won the Senior High School Division of the 2010 Australian National Final Japanese Language Speech Content, travelled to Toyko last week as one of 15 finalists from 14 countries to participate in three days of preparation for the official contest, which was held on 24 July.
"I began learning Japanese with the help of a private tutor when I was 13-years old," says Sammy, now 17-years old, who joined the Japanese language program at Roseville when she moved to Australia the following year. "Many people are surprised that I was originaly motivated to learn another language because I wanted to understand Japanese computer games!"
While in Tokyo, the elite group of students spoke with each other in Japanese and, instead of facing a language barrier, found they could connect easily over common interests.
"The experience was wonderful. I was very luck to travel to Tokyo for the contest, and especially to represent Australia and my school," Sammy adds. Although her focus is now on her pending HSC exams, Sammy feels prepared. In addition to Japanese, she is studying Visual Arts and Maths Extension 2, and hopes to pursue studies in Visual Communication next year.
Roseville College HSC students have achieved well in language studies in recent years, especially in French and Japanese. Roseville College Japanese teacher, Mrs Hiromi Goulding insists she won’t take the credit for Sammy’s achievement, "Sammy’s success is largely due to the passion she has for using the language; not just learning it... She also enjoys the cultural nuances, such as humour, that are an important part of mastering a language".
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Photograph: Roseville College Year 12 student Hing Yan "Sammy" Choy.
Just Four Years of Japanese Language Study takes Sammy to International Heights
27-Jul-2011Roseville College Year 12 student, Hing Yan “Sammy” Choy has received a Special Judges Prize while representing Australia at the 16th Japanese Speech Award in Tokyo, Japan, last weekend.
