The Rossmoyne Quarterly Term 2 2021

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY A TERM IN REVIEW - TERM 2, 2021

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 WHAT’S INSIDE? The Rossmoyne Quarterly is a celebration of student aspiration and achievement. Released at the conclusion of each term, the Quarterly highlights curriculum-based achievement, spotlights students who are aiming high and achieving great things, and sums up all the action from the term that was. Read on for... PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS PAGE 3 PAGES 4 - 13 ASPIRATION & PAGES 14 - 15 ACHIEVEMENT PAGES 16 - 19 PAGES 20 - 31 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT PAGE 32 EXTRA AND CO-CURRICULAR ‘THE TERM THAT WAS’ PHOTO GALLERY COMING UP IN TERM 3 PAGE 2

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 PRINCIPAL’S ADDRESS As a new principal to Rossmoyne Senior High School this term I have been reflecting on these 11 weeks and all of the opportunities that have been available within the school. The students are the heartbeat of any school and I see a vibrant, engaged and active student cohort here at Rossmoyne. There have been many opportunities for our students to demonstrate their academic, creative and social sides throughout the term, and I am pleased that the early interruptions brought on by the pandemic did not impact our ability to provide these opportunities for most of the term. There have been music, dance and theatre performances across the term as well as sporting and social activities. Our debating teams continue to perform well, and our students have been able to demonstrate their school spirit through a number of house events. Of course, while all of this has been happening, staff and students have quietly gotten on with the learning and daily classes that are fundamental to our school. Rossmoyne is a great place for a young person to learn and develop, and we take our responsibility of growing future ready citizens very seriously. While this edition of The Quarterly will show many of the highlights from Term Two, there are many more things that occur around our great school that do not make these pages. This is because the school community see them as just the ‘normal happenings’ of a school. But, through the eyes of a newly arrived member of the team, I can assure you our ‘normal’ is extraordinary! With COVID restrictions reinstated in Week 11 we have entered into another period of uncertainty. Despite this, I hope that all students and families are still able to stay connected with friends and loved ones over the holiday break. Look after one another, stay safe and I will see Alan Brownyou next term. Principal - Rossmoyne Senior High School PAGE 3

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ASPIRATION & ACHIEVEMENT ENGLISH CREATIVE WRITING CLUB The Creative Writing Club has continued PICTURED: CREATIVE WRITERS WORK ON FIGURATIVE EXPRESSION. to provide a wonderful opportunity for students to hone their creative writing VOLLEYBALL skills in a supportive and collaborative environment this term. SUCCESS IN WA JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE With the guidance of English teachers students have workshopped a number This term saw 84 current and former of strategies designed to improve the RSHS students compete across 20 quality of their creative writing. teams in the WAJVL. At the time of publication nine teams are on track to The weekly sessions have so far taught play finals. students how to effectively construct authentic, believable characters in their VOLLEYBALL narrative writing. Students have also explored how to successfully place WA STATE TEAM these characters in a range of different TRAINING RECOGNITION situations and scenarios. Year 8 Corey Lewis was one of 40 Creative Writing Club members have Rossmoyne students to complete the also enjoyed experimenting with Volleyball WA State Team Pre-Season sensory detail in their writing via careful Training this term. Corey was awarded consideration of language choices. for consistently demonstrating attributes of an elite athlete, being a fantastic One particularly interesting task saw example of coachability, stepping outside students venture into different parts his comfort zone, taking risks, always of the school grounds to observe their working hard, accepting feedback with surroundings and produce figurative a smile, and investing energy in helping expressions to describe the atmosphere. those around him to achieve their goals. Regular CWC members are encouraged to participate in the Young Minds Short Story Competition which invites students from Year 7 to Year 12 to interpret the 2021 Children’s Book Week theme; ‘Old Worlds, New Worlds, Other Worlds”. PAGE 4

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 PICTURED: COREY LEWIS (LEFT), STUDENTS COMPETE AT THE FIRST ROUND OF THE WA JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE (CENTRE AND RIGHT) VOLLEYBALL WA VOLLEYBALL STATE TEAM TRIALS More than 50 RSHS students attended the Volleyball WA State Team Trials which commenced at the end of Week 8. Our very own Mr Rory Read was selected as the U18 girls State Team coach, and will be assisted by another RSHS alumni, Lexie Barnetson. As a result of the trials, Rossmoyne has 45 students selected to move through to the ‘squads’ stage of State Team Selections. Congratulations to those students listed below who are now in the running to be selected in the final State Teams and may represent WA when the teams compete at the Australian Youth Volleyball Championships in Bendigo in September (COVID permitting). U15B Corey Lewis U15G Lalita Lerno U17B Riley London U15B Dineth Rajapaksha U15G Sienna Pailthorpe U17G Alice Wright U15B Jacob Brewster U16B James Wu U17G Hannah Ranjkesh U15B Michael Ojo U16B Kiefer Lake U17G Harmony Osborne U15B Shaw-kay Chen U16B Logan Burns U17G Keira Walker U15B Spencer Teo U16B Michael Siby U17G Phoenix Waugh U15B Steven Song U16B Rohan Moir U17G Rebecca Cheong U15G Alicia Fogwill U16G Charli Pursell U17G Abby Lin U15G Amacia Mathews U16G Georgia Hamer U18B Eu Jin Looi U15G Asha Walters U16G Leia Danusugondo U18B Qi Den Kuan U15G Ava Tweedie U16G Natalie Lim U18G Caitlin Whincup U15G Chloe Rowew U16G Zafirah Lerno U18G Giovana Paiva U15G Ecclecia Mathews U17B Abraham Oyewopo U18G Jemah Kelly U15G Ellie Tan U17B Danyl Mathews U18G Kilani Danusugondo U15G Holly Hunter U17B Jozua McMeekin U18G Stephanie Mews PAGE 5

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ASPIRATION & ACHIEVEMENT PICTURED: THE YEAR 8 GIRLS SOCCER TEAM WERE ALL SMILES AFTER A BIG DAY ON THE FIELD AT THE LIGHTNING CARNIVAL. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION teams competed in Divisions A and B. The Div A girls team finished up in LIGHTNING CARNIVAL second overall, equating to a first overall YEAR 8 in the non-specialist school category. Div B girls also displayed skill and mateship, The Year 8 Lightning Carnival in Week coming away with a third place. The 4 saw Rossmoyne teams compete in boys teams played hard and fair in their basketball, soccer, netball and AFL series of good spirited games. Boys in against 11 other schools from the region. Div A finished up in fourth place, and Div B took out second place after a strong Our AFL team came away third, start to their day, winning conceding overall victory to Leeming their first three games. who claimed first place, and Willetton who took out second place. A successful day at the basketball saw our Division At the netball courts, three teams A teams come away with a competed across Divisions A, B and C. second place for both the The games were played with enthusiasm boys and the girls teams. and good sportsmanship by all, and our teams came away with third place in Div All students represented B and Div C, and a last place in Div A. the school extremely well. On the soccer fields, both girls and boys PAGE 6

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION LIGHTNING CARNIVAL YEAR 9 Year 9 students hit the courts and playing fields on the Wednesday of Week 9 for their Lightning Carnival. At Fremantle’s Frank Gibson Park our netball teams took out two second places, as well as a fifth place in the hard fought Division 1 competition. The Boys AFL team sealed third place, scraping a win in their last game with a goal kicked in the final minutes. Both boys and girls teams played with great sportsmanship and enthusiasm on the basketball courts, finishing up the day with a second place in Boys Division A, and a third place in Girls Division A – some great results against tough opposition. Over on the soccer fields, our girls didn’t win on the scoreboard but played well and had lots of fun. PICTURED: (TOP TO BOTTOM) YR 9 GIRLS NETBALL SQUAD, YR 9 BASKETBALL SQUAD, GIRLS YR 9 SOCCER TEAM, BOYS YR 9 AFL TEAM. PAGE 7

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ASPIRATION & ACHIEVEMENT MUSIC In Week 10, the PVAC was abuzz again as a group of ‘WA Academy of MASTER MUSIC Performing Arts’ musicians joined MENTORS our students for a full morning of masterclasses. WAAPA’s Brent Grapes In Week 6, music students provided brass specialist knowledge were privileged to attend a and skill, along with wind specialist masterclass with clarinet specialist Phillip Everall, strings specialist Dr Ashley Smith, Chair of Woodwind Paul Wright, and keyboard specialist and Contemporary Performance at Stewart Smith. Tim White also brought The University of Western Australia. along expertise in percussion and Our student clarinet players performed performance psychology. samples to Dr Smith, who guided them to bring their skills to the next level. PICTURED: WAAPA KEYBOARD SPECIALIST STEWART SMITH PAGE 8

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ENGLISH PICTURED: THE 2021 INTERSCHOOL DEBATING TEAM DEBATING RESULTS negative on “bring back the chalkboards and remove the technology.” They Our Debating Teams had three wins argued for an integrated approach using and one loss in the first round of the traditional and technological methods. Fremantle District Interschool Debating Competition in Week 6. The round was In Week 10, our teams made their way to hosted by Melville SHS and all topics Harrisdale SHS to debate on the theme of centered around the ‘education’ theme. ‘popular culture.’ On debut, our Year 7s beat Melville Year 7s argued in the affirmative SHS, arguing in the negative on “Home against Lakeland SHS on “physical Economics is the most necessary books are better than movies.” subject.” The Year 8s argued in the negative against Lynwood SHS on the topic Our Year 8s spoke well and set up a “video games fuel violence.” strong argument, taking the affirmative Year 9s argued against the proposal on “school uniforms are fashion “TikTok fame is the epitome of success,” necessities,” but were defeated by versing Harrisdale SHS. Harrisdale SHS. Lastly, the Year 10s put Shakespeare on Our Year 9s prevailed against Lynwood trial, arguing in the affirmative against SHS, arguing for standardised testing Lynwood SHS on “Shakespeare is guilty on the topic “NAPLAN and OLNA are of plagiarism.” necessary.” While no wins were secured in the And finally our Year 10s also had a win second round, RSHS teams participated against Fremantle College, arguing in the enthusiastically and in good spirit. PAGE 9

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ASPIRATION & ACHIEVEMENT DANCE UNIFIED DANCE CONCERT Dance students put on an incredible show on June 19th, performing as part of the Year 7 to 12 UNIFIED concert in front of a sold out crowd! PICTURED: DANCERS WOW THE CROWD (RIGHT AND BELOW). DRAMA PICTURED: YEAR 12 DRAMA PRODUCTION (BELOW). DRAMA PRODUCTION After postponing due to COVID earlier in the term, Year 12 Drama students were grateful to perform their production of Bertolt Brecht’s ‘The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui’ before lockdown in Week 11. PAGE 10

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CHAMPION SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY Conditions were perfect on the Friday of Week 5 for the 2021 Secondary Champion Schools Cross Country event. Our team of 19 RSHS athletes showed guts and determination throughout their races, competing against schools from all over the WA. Congratulations to our top performer on the day, Year 12 Vanessa Miller who came 7th in the 17+ category. LANGUAGES INTERNATIONAL GERMAN ‘DARECON CONFERENCE’ In an incredible language education experience Dhanya Gajendran and Atulya Chaturvedi collaborated with students from six different countries to produce a film which premiered at the International German DARECon Conference in May – the whole time, communicating only in German! PICTURED: CROSS COUNTRY (ABOVE) PICTURED: ATULYA CHATURVEDI AND DHANYA GAJENDRAN. PAGE 11

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ASPIRATION & ACHIEVEMENT PICTURED: JAPANESE STUDENTS CONNECT WITH HNHS (ABOVE). GIFTED AND TALENTED LANGUAGES PICTURED: CAREER AND ENTERPRISE INTERVIEWS (BELOW). VIRTUAL EXCHANGE PAGE 12 Japanese students at RSHS have been practicing their skills this term with the help of students from our sister school in Japan, at Himeji Nishi High School. In exchange for a test of their Japanese skills, our students helped those from HNHS brush up on their English skills. A student exchange, without the air fare! CAREERS & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CAREER & ENTERPRISE PANEL INTERVIEWS Over 100 Year 12 Career and Enterprise students completed practice panel interviews this term in preparation for employment. Thanks goes to panelists including members of Rossmoyne Rotary Club who donated their time to this important learning experience.

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 TECHNOLOGIES TERRIFIC TECH More impressive work is being done in Technologies. Special mentions this term go to Year 7 Woodwork students who showed off their creativity, designing and crafting beautiful and unique pieces for the ‘Own Box Design’ project. Meanwhile, Year 8 Electronics students are taking part in the micro:bit ‘Do your own bit’ challenge, utilising ‘micro:bit’ open-source hardware ARM-based embedded systems to design world -changing solutions to global problems. The 2021 Micro:Bit Challenge is aligned with the United Nations’ global goals of ‘Good Health & Well-being’, and ‘Climate Action’. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION BADMINTON WINNERS At the 2021 Live Lighter Badminton Tournament on June 11, Rossmoyne aimed high and succeeded. Julian Lee and Robin Fu claimed the title of ‘Boys Champions,’ while Siobhan Lake and Abbey Man secured the ‘Girls Runner- ups’ position on the podium. MUSIC MOVIE MUSIC CONCERTS Music students performed in movie- themed concerts in Week 10. Four ensembles of students from Years 8 to 12 presented classic movie tunes as PICTURED: WOOD WORK (TOP), BADMINTON LIVE LIGHTER audience members enjoyed “on-theme” CHAMPIONS (MIDDLE), MOVIE THEMED MUSIC CONCERTS (BOTTOM). candy-bar snacks. PAGE 13

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT LACHLAN BARRETT through to managing the lighting and sound production for the Drama LIGHTS, Department, all Lachlan’s work is greatly CAMERA, appreciated. LACHLAN! Within his school week, Lachlan spends Year 11 Lachlan Barrett has spent Thursdays in his work placement at another term combining his creative ‘One 20 Productions’ developing his and technical skills to support staff skills and working on exciting projects and students across the school. which have included the 2021 ‘Walk for From providing music and sound Reconciliation’ in Perth City. -system support at events like ANZAC Day, Harmony Week and iCARE Week, In addition to his impressive individual contribution and skill-set, Lachlan is the driving force behind ‘Radio Rossmoyne Club’ which runs each Wednesday and sees him mentor younger students to develop basic technical skills in sound and lighting. PAGE 14

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 EVELYN JOHN JIMMY GOING FOR GOLD Year 9 Evelyn John Jimmy is making a name for herself in the world of athletics. In April she helped her team achieve a gold medal in the 4 by 100m relay at the National Athletics Championships in Sydney. In May, she received the ‘Little Athletics Female Athlete of the Year’ award at the Athletics West’s inaugural Athletics West Awards. MEG BOGACZYK ABOARD THE LEEUWIN II Year 10 student Meg Bogaczyk took a once-in-a-lifetime Leeuwin Voyage during the April break, sailing from Shark Bay to Fremantle on board the Training Ship Leeuwin ll. The program is endorsed by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) and may also contribute to Meg’s WACE requirements. PAGE 15

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 EXTRA & CO-CURRICULAR SOLAS EXHIBITION The Solas Visual Arts Exhibition was a great success for another year, showcasing a range of exciting Visual Art from Semester One. The centerpieces of the exhibition were the Year 12 Visual Arts and Year 12 Design students’ completed works and projects-in-progress. Also on display was some outstanding works by our Year 7 to Year 11 students including masks, photos, paintings, drawings, sculptures and more. PAGE 16

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 SSWA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Rossmoyne hosted Mercy College in Week 6 as part of the School Sports WA Senior Basketball Season. RSHS took away the win by nine points in a skilled and competitive game. The team’s season ended after a loss in a knock out game against Mandurah Catholic College in the semi-finals. WATER CORP THINK TANK A team of eight Year 10s were among a small group of WA high school finalist teams selected to present their water-wise campaign idea at a Water Corporation event in May. The ‘Think Tank Challenge’ had students employ innovative problem- a ‘Conversation about Well done to all RSHS Conservation’. team members: solving techniques to Our student team began Anjana Janarthan, Stania encourage water-wise to develop tactics to make Punnoose, Jiva Pannir Selvan, Sunidhi Saxena, behaviors and help to the conservation more Linda Liu Si Yu, Uma engaging, aiming to Anoop Kurup, fight the impacts of ensure people of all Krittika Meghani, ages understood Diviyadharshini climate change. the vital importance Murugan. of saving water and The team’s idea how they can do it. PAGE 17 was to promote ‘only using the water you need’ by encouraging

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 EXTRA & CO-CURRICULAR GRIP STUDENT LEADERSHIP PICTURED: STUDENT LEADERS AT ‘GRIP’ CONFERENCE ARTICLE BY YEAR 9 STUDENT COUNCILOR JOSHUA WOON On Wednesday of Week 1. Walk in with a positive 4 a group of Student mindset. Councilors and House Captains attended the 2. Always be kind to GRIP Student Leadership everyone because you Conference to hone their don’t know what they leadership skills. might have to say. “It was very impactful 3. Lead with charisma and we learnt a lot. The and character and conference concentrated make it contagious. specifically on training And have fun in the students to enhance their process. role as student leaders. 4. Never think anybody Four leadership tips we is incapable of doing learnt included: something.” STUDENT LED ASSEMBLIES In Week 10, Year 12 Student Councilors arranged some fun and games at the student led assemblies. Our iCARE values were celebrated, and students were recognised with certificates for displays of Integrity, Connection, Aspiration, Respect and Excellence. PICTURED: PRINCIPAL MR BROWN WINS ‘HEADS AND TAILS’ AT A STUDENT ASSEMBLY. PAGE 18

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 DUKE OF EDINBURGH NATIVE ARC SCIENCE In Week 11 Duke of Edinburgh Award participants were recognised for their EXCURSION achievements as part of their Bronze and Silver Awards. Congratulations to At Native ARC in Week 3, students listed below who have done Year 11 Biology students were community service, worked on their able to appreciate various forms of physical health, developed their chosen life and continue studying how species skill, and taken part in an ‘Adventurous and ecosystems can be managed, Journey Camp.’ conserved and restored. Students were learning about how understanding the Bronze Alex Hutt vulnerabilities, adaptability and resilience of flora and fauna allows humanity to Bronze Ern Qi protect biodiversity. Bronze Thevivya Kodisbaran Bronze Reanna Bose Bronze Asmi Parmar Bronze Abilaash Kugathasan Bronze Nikita Ghorpade Bronze Malmi Kodicara Bronze Arush Kathal Bronze Khushi Thind Bronze Saahil Gill Bronze Isabelle Atkinson Bronze Jeffy James Bronze Darwin Goyal Bronze Keerath Singh Sidhu Silver Erin Peoples Silver Gavin Rozario Silver Kelly Yang Silver Kuladeep Jeelaga Silver Anu Ponnampalm PAGE 19

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ‘THE TERM THAT WEEK ONE STUDY SKILLS ● ANZAC In Week 1 Year 10 students prepared for their Semester 1 exams; learning about dual coding, visual note-taking and other study techniques from Dr Jane Genovese. Later in the week our ANZAC services followed the theme of: ‘Remember, Respect, Recognise. RSHS services were attended by defence personnel, returned service league, and over 2300 students across two venues. PAGE 20

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 WAS’ PHOTO GALLERY WEEK TWO MASKS ON ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● In Week 2, masks were back on due to the second WA COVID scare for 2021. Students were reminded to follow health guidelines and the school thanked families for their support in keeping the community safe and healthy. Things looked a little different with all of our faces covered, but with the support of our students, their families, and the community, the school was grateful to be able to adapt and continue with learning as planned. PAGE 21

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ‘THE TERM THAT WEEK THREE CAREERS EXPO ● MOCK TRIALS WIN ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● WA JUNIOR VOLLEYBALL Year 10 Students were thinking beyond high at the RSHS Careers Expo in Week 3. The expo allowed students to learn about the wide range of pathways available for Year 11, Year 12, and beyond. Meanwhile, Rossmoyne students successfully argued that a handshake could not constitute a contract in the civil trial circumstances of the Week 3 Mock Trial session. Later in the week, Round One of the WA Junior Volleyball League saw 172 student volleyballers compete in 20 teams across five divisions and Year 7s got their first taste of competitive play. PAGE 22

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 WAS’ PHOTO GALLERY WEEK FOUR HOUSE LOGO LAUNCH ● ● ● ● GEOGRAPHY GRIDS ● In Week 4 the RSHS new house logos were unveiled along with a motto for each of the four houses. Rossmoyne’s House System is about more than earning house points, it is an integral part of our culture and community and reinforces the school’s iCARE values of Integrity, Connection, Aspiration, Respect and Excellence. Meanwhile, Year 8 HASS students took their knowledge out of the classroom and into practice as they used their new geography skills to read grid references, and ‘find the hidden letter’ in a scavenger hunt activity. The enjoyment factor was ‘off the Richter scale’! PAGE 23

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ‘THE TERM THAT WEEK FIVE YEAR 8 LIGHTNING CARNIVAL ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● CHAMPION SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● LAKE LESCHENAULTIA CAMP ● ● ● ● ● ● COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVENTURE CAMP ● ● ● ● ● In Week 5, Year 8s competed in their Lightning Carnival and Cross Country runners hit the track. Later in the week, Lake Leschenaultia hosted our Year 11 Outdoor Education Camp, where students practiced their orienteering skills, showcased their camp craft skills and enjoyed team leadership games. Over at Swan Valley Adventure Camp, Year 11 Community Services students took a day to develop their problem solving and teamwork skills. PAGE 24

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 WAS’ PHOTO GALLERY WEEK SIX SORRY DAY ● ● ● ● ● ● SAVE THE CHILDREN ● MUSIC MASTERED ● Wednesday of Week 6 was National Sorry Day. In Home Room, students reflected on and learnt about the history of The Stolen Generations and how we all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation. During the week, our student Interact Club presented a $300 donation to Save the Children Australia, and our Clarinet students enjoyed their masterclass session. PAGE 25

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ‘THE TERM THAT WEEK SEVEN MUNDA BIDDI ● MEDIA MENTOR ● BUSH RANGERS In Week 7, Year 9 students tackled the Munda Biddi Trail their Outdoor Ed Mountain Biking Excursion. Back at school, award winning documentary director-producer and RSHS alumni Josh Cable visited Media Production and Analysis students, sharing his insights and experiences in film making. After school, Bush Rangers were visited by some scaly reptile friends. PAGE 26

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 WAS’ PHOTO GALLERY WEEK EIGHT MACNEILL FUNDRAISER ● UNDERSTANDING THE THE LGBTQI+ COMMUNITY ● BIBBULMUN T R E K● On Mac-Jersey Day, students were encouraged to rep their team colours to help MacNeill House raise funds in support of Cancer Council Western Australia. For the staff development day, RSHS staff gained some understanding of what life is like for youth in the LGBTQI+ community in a session with ‘Honeybee’ author Craig Silvey, RSHS alumni and trans educator Riley Kelso, and ABC broadcaster Father Frank Sheehan OAM. The insightful panel discussion touched on the complexities of life as a trans or gender diverse adolescent. Meanwhile, Year 10 Outdoor Education students took on the Bibbulmun Track. The hiking expedition consolidated the camp craft, leadership and team building skills they had been building throughout the semester. PAGE 27

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ‘THE TERM THAT WEEK NINE YEAR 9 LIGHTNING CARNIVAL ● AUTHOR ● SUNDAE SURPRISE In Week 9, Year 9s had their Lightning Carnival. Back at school author Amanda Betts spent the morning with Year 8 Extension English students in a writing workshop, and at Break 1, Year 9 Councilors treated their peers to a ‘Sundae Surprise’ ice cream in the courtyard! PAGE 28

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 WAS’ PHOTO GALLERY WEEK TEN STEWART FUNDRAISER ● ● ● MOCK TRIAL ● ● ● ● DELICIOUS DIPS ● DANCE SELL OUT ● ● Week 10 featured the coldest morning Perth has had in years! Year 9 Food and Technology students made some delicious and delightfully presented dips, and Stewart House hosted the ‘Brownie Bonanza’ to raise funds for their house charity Native ARC Animal Rehabilitation Centre. After school, mock trial participants were back in the city, defending Mr Ryan Gatsby in fictitious legal matter involving him throwing a water balloon at his ex- partner. On the weekend, student dancers performed at the sold out UNIFIED concert. PAGE 29

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 ‘THE TERM THAT MORE OF WEEK TEN ● MUSIC BUZZ ● ● SOLAS ARTS ● ● ASSEMBLIES In Week 10 the PVAC was abuzz as students were treated to a series of masterclass sessions with WAAPA musicians. Also in the PVAC, the Solas Visual Art Exhibition showed off the Year 12 Visual Arts and Year 12 Design student works. To begin rounding out the term, some fun and games were arranged by Student Councilors for the end of term assemblies. Music students performed in the Music Themed Music Concerts to conclude the week. PAGE 30

THE ROSSMOYNE QUARTERLY - TERM 2, 2021 WAS’ PHOTO GALLERY WEEK ELEVEN ● MASKS ARE BACK ● DRAMA PRODUCTION ● ● ● ● ● ● ● HOUSE BAND COMPETITION ● In Week 11 we donned our masks again, but the Year 12 Drama Production was still able to go ahead on Monday night. Later in the week, the House Band Competition in the final period of July 2 saw band members of each house battle it out in the auditorium, lifting spirits into the holidays. PAGE 31

COMING UP IN TERM 3 19 JULY STUDENT FREE DAY (SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT) 19 TO 16 JULY NAIDOC WEEK AT RSHS 20 JULY TERM 3 COMMENCES FOR STUDENTS 28 JULY ASPIRATION & EXCELLENCE ASSEMBLIES 29 AND 30 JULY YEAR 11 DRAMA PRODUCTION 3 AUGUST SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 4 AUGUST AUSTRALIAN MATHS COMPETITION 5 AUGUST PARENT INTERVIEW DAY 5 AUGUST CHAMBER MUSIC SOIREE 6 AUGUST YEAR 7 LIGHTNING CARNIVAL 14 TO 17 AUGUST NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK 18 AUGUST P&C MEETING 20 AND 21 AUGUST SCHOOLS CUP VOLLEYBALL - SENIOR 23 TO 27 AUGUST BOOK WEEK 26 AND 28 AUGUST SCHOOLS CUP VOLLEYBALL - JUNIOR 23 AUGUST HOUSE ATHLETICS CARNIVAL 30 AUGUST RECEPTION EARLY CLOSE (OPEN 8.15AM TO 3.30PM) 30 AUGUST TO 24 SEPTEMBER OLNA 3 SEPTEMBER SENIOR MUSIC GRADUATION CONCERT 4 SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT DANCE FESTIVAL 7 SEPTEMBER SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 8 SEPTEMBER YEAR 12 DRAMA SOLO SHOWCASE 13 TO 24 SEPTEMBER YEAR 12 EXAMS 20 SEPTEMBER JUNIOR MUSIC CONCERT 21 SEPTEMBER INTERMEDIATE MUSIC CONCERT 24 SEPTEMBER LAST DAY OF TERM 3 25 SEPTEMBER TO 10 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 11 OCTOBER TERM 4 COMMENCES FOR STUDENTS