Welcome to our new Year 7 students
By Isabella Schuster and Jamiela Campos
This week, Isabella and Jamiela, two of our intrepid newsroom reporters, hit the quad to find out how the Year 7 students are settling in.
The new year has come and we have finally adjusted into the new school year. We have seen new faces and small figures roam the school halls these first few weeks. We have new bundles of year 7’s coming into the school and experiencing the high school life. So we decided to go and ask some of these Year 7’s about their first experience starting high school to understand their point of view. Here’s what they had to say:
“Pretty scared, the teachers and the work are cool and I enjoy it with my friends. I like the vibe too.” - Larry Lamalia (7E)
“Happy, sad, excited and scared. There’re too many kids though. ” - Emmanuel Lopesi (7R)
“Kind of nerve wracking. There are no troubles so far. The school is too big though, but the people are nice.” - Theresa Anoliefo (7R)
“Well it was scary because you didn’t know anyone and all the seniors are pretty tall. Bringing computers is a struggle though. A very big school too!” - Brooke Southwell (7E)
Overall the year 7’s were quite nervous and scared, but we can reassure each and every one of you, that you will become more comfortable and confident in your new school. We wish the Year 7’s the best of luck and a big welcome to Robert Townson!
2019 SRC Members
By Emerson Schuster and Robbie Tabalanza
Our school offers many curriculum clubs that have altered the lives of students attending Robert Townson High School. Each group has many great aspects that can contribute to your child's future.
This year we welcome our school’s new 2019 Student Representative Council, who have worked hard and long to achieve their positions. Congratulations to the following future leaders from each year group.
2019 Year Advisors
By Robbie Tabalanza and Emerson Schuster
If you need assistance for your child's educational, mental or physical support at school, contact the following Year Advisors.
Year 7: Mary Jo Hernandez (Science)
Year 8: Sharon Logue (Art)
Year 9: Taylor Davies (English)
Year 10: Jessica Krol (Science)
Year 11: Claudia Gile and Daniel Mattes (History)
Year 12: Maria Stamoudis (TAS)
School Photo Day
By Emerson Schuster and Robbie Tabalanza
Just a reminder that school photo day will be on Friday the 8th March (Week 6).
Each student should have been given their envelopes during roll call with their name directly printed on it. If your child has not received an envelope, they should go to the front office and collect it or ask for a spare one. Envelopes for sibling photos are also available in the office.
Thank you to all of the staff, parents and special guests for attending the ceremony and I must say how proud I felt of all that we collectively achieve each year. It was a real joy to have members of our school and broader community in attendance, to share in this very special celebration, not only to formally conclude and reflect upon the academic school year, but most importantly to celebrate the achievements of the students. Thank you to the staff involved for the energy and commitment they demonstrated to ensure that the ceremony was so successful and special for our school.
Welcome to the new year.
I am pleased to report that the school has settled into its usual routine quite seamlessly and I am grateful to the staff, in particular to our Year Advisers, timetable team members and the wonderful Administration staff for their work in supporting the students into their new classes and routines.
I would like to also offer a very warm welcome to our new parents and students who have joined the Robert Townson High School community for the first time in 2019, particularly our Year 7 students. We have also welcomed a number of new students into Years 8 to 12 and I am confident that all of our new students and their families will settle in and become part of our community in no time at all.
Thank you to all our new families and students for choosing RTHS to be your school, I look forward to getting to know you and working together over the coming years.
