SCHOOL ORGANISATION TRANSPORT School Day Structure The school is serviced by Torrens Transit and SouthLink buses. The school day starts at 8.45am and finishes at 3.00pm. For senior school students there is some flexibility in their learning program, which is clearly explained to them by the Senior School Management Team. EXCURSIONS, CAMPS AND EXCHANGES Authentic learning experiences are central to your students’ education. At Reynella East College teachers offer the following enrichment opportunities: • subject based excursions • development of survival skills through Outdoor Education camps • learning to ski through an annual Ski Trip • overseas exchanges and trips to Japan, Germany and France. PARENT PARTICIPATION Parents are valued as important partners in student learning. Parents and teachers are encouraged to communicate about student progress by telephone, email, through the student diary and on information and interview nights. Parents can also assist in the school by: • contributing to committees, working parties and the Governing Council • assisting in the canteen, in the uniform sales shop, the resource centre, coaching sports teams, arts performances and in other school activities as advertised via the school newsletter. • becoming a host family for International students. • School bus P, 712, 722, 723 and 733 to the north and south • G21 to the east and west • other transport services come close to the school and link through to the Old Reynella Interchange. Department for Education and Child Development. T/A South Australian Government Schools. CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A For full details of routes and times: www.adelaidemetro.com.au Phone 8210 1000 ENROLMENT Our 2015 Secondary enrolment is 1250 students from years 8 - 13. Year 8 enrolments for 2016 will be capped at 245. For full information on school zoning go to www.decd.sa.gov.au OUR VALUES Respect, Responsibility, Integrity and Excellence. These values are reflected in: • fostering student leadership and voice • teaching programs P-12 • commitment to the achievement of success for all students • active promotion of our values, especially respect and responsibility. For your convenience we also conduct regular Principal Tours of our school. If you would like to book a tour, require further information, or wish to arrange an appointment with the Principal, Leadership Team or Student Counsellors, please contact us on 8329 2300. Principal Caroline Green Deputy Principals Clayton Disley (Years 8-12) Beck Truran (Years P-7) Assistant Principals Bob Bastian & Alanah Cathro (Years 10, 11, 12) Sue Richards & Heidi Godden (Years 8, 9) Karen Church (Years 3, 4, 5, 6, 7) Sue Matene (Years P, 1, 2, 3) 63 Malbeck Drive, Reynella East, SA, 5161 Australia Telephone: +61 8 8329 2300 Facsimile: +61 8 8329 2319 Email: [email protected] reynellaec.sa.edu.au OPEN DAY 2015 TUESDAY 5TH MAY 2015, YEARS 8 - 12, 2 - 7PM Reynella East College is an innovative and exciting school offering families an education for their children from Pre-School to Year 12. TRANSITION TO REYNELLA EAST COLLEGE The school has an extensive transition program in place to support students as they make the move from primary to secondary school. • contact with each primary school’s Transition Team consisting of staff and students throughout the year • contact with our new students in their primary schools throughout the year • two full day school visits to the high school to experience introductory lessons at Reynella East College. • a home group based orientation program. Students are placed in classes according to their academic/learning needs. In order to maximise student learning outcomes, all students are tested in the following areas: • fitness • literacy, science and numeracy • special music ability (by application only) SPECIAL INTEREST SPORTS PROGRAM Reynella East College offers a self-funded Special Interest Rugby Program. Students interested in applying for entry to the program must meet the criteria and follow the school’s application process. Further information is available from the school. 8 & 9 YEAR LEVELS Our middle years provides a positive environment for supporting students towards success. The middle years’ program has: • Years 8 and 9 with nine home groups for each year level. Coordinators and Assistant Principals work together to support these year levels. • classes arranged accordingly to meet the learning needs of students • a range of structures for effective learning, social and emotional support, academic and interest extension of all students • an interdisciplinary approach to delivering the curriculum • a strong sense of local community and services. SCHOOL FACILITIES The school has: • state-of-the-art facilities which are well designed and maintained • lift and ramp access for the physically disabled • extensive grounds which are attractively landscaped • computing, technology workshops, dance and drama studio, music suites, gymnasium, a large resource centre, science laboratories, commercial kitchen and health services skills centre, hairdressing salon, automotive workshop, construction trades training centre, outdoor education, international learning centre. Sporting/Outdoor Education programs include: • special Interest Rugby Program •targeted Sports of Athletics, Basketball, Football, Golf, Netball, Rugby and Soccer •opportunities to participate in National Basketball and Volleyball Championships •regular sporting activities including Knockout and State competitions • aquatics, camping, P-12 Sports Day Carnivale Extra Curricula activities include: • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme Program • Premier’s Reading Cup Challenge • Operation Flinders • Ski Trip • overseas exchange and trips to Japan, Germany and France • Senior First Aid Technology •Trade Training Centres for Construction and Automotive • Commercial Kitchen • Health Services Skills Centre • cutting edge machinery including: •CNC equipment including Plasma Cutter, 3D printer and Roland Mill • automotive manufacturing systems • simulation software for Electronics Vocational Education •member of the Southern Adelaide and Fleurieu Trade Schools (SAFTS) • In-house Vocational Education (VET) courses: • Doorways to Construction (Cert I) • Automotive (Cert I) • Hospitality - Kitchen Operations and Service (Cert I) • Health Services Assistance (Cert III) • Engineering Pathways - Metal (Cert I) • Pathway to Hairdressing (TBC) Performing Arts • Performing Arts Centre •extensive opportunities in concerts, plays, music and dance performances •activities beyond the classroom including a whole school production • REC Concert Band • REC Choir • special Music classes • P-12 Drama/Musical Performance
© Copyright 2024