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Rebecca Douglass, Harley Ambrose, Jackie Birtchnell and Brett Austin recently got the nod of approval from school staff and their peers. Prefects represent their fellow students and aim to set good examples, especially for new arrivals.
This is the parent record for the large archives collection of Ringwood High School (later Ringwood Secondary College), consisting of class and group photos, trip and other photos, and various documents and magazines.
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The two prefects are Margaret Buck and John Allsop
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Sign under the exhibit on display reads: "Composition: Yellow and Black - Alfred Manessier."
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Students pictured with the Governor: Carol Fenton, Margaret Washusen, Narelle Norris.
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Names of staff members in the photograph: Back Row- Mr W. Thomas, Miss P. Wilson, Miss C. Dyer, Mr F. Douglas, Miss M. Kerr, Miss H. Thomas, Mr D. MacDonald. Sitting: Mrs D. Prokop, Mr A. Stutchbery, Mr J. R. Bennett (Head Master), Miss N. Samson, Mrs M. O'Halloran. (Refer book- 'The First Fifty years of Ringwood High School, 1954- 2004.')
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Paper list with photographs reads: "Ringwood High School, 1954- Form 1C. Back row (L-R): Ian Kilpatrick, Keith Anderson, Peter Zaff, Jim Ord, Gordon Burnett, Tim Pinninger, Geoff Giggings, Bernard Whitney, Andrew Ternouth, Clive Kettle, Robert Tozer, Frank Stubbs. 3rd row: Janet Johns, Norma Walsh, Marilyn Bird, Doris Hamell, Lynette Jungwirth, Janice Hunt, Sandra Davenport, Margaret Williams, Margaret Norwood, Lorrice Stratton. 2nd row: Kathleen Low, Valma McLean, Sandra Tyndal, Gillian Morris, Esma Bradley, Jill Pump, Judith Byrne, Shirley Kofoed, Marlene Mangles, Pam Erlandsen, Myrna Cooper, Elizabeth Hinchcliffe. Front row: Robert Crutchfield, Stuart Barclay, James McAleese, Robert Horkings, John Smart, Ronald Crutchfield.
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Written on back of photograph: "Miss White picking her bouquet, one of the finalists in the Belle of the Ball dance."
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Image shows one of the finalists in the 'Belle of the Ball' dance.
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Image shows a large gathering of guests and pupils at front of school building during the opening ceremony.
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Cutting reads: "Ringwood top scholars for 1955. L. to R.: Judith Nott, 3rd: Victor Greenham, Dux of School: Colin Grant, 2nd. Victor also found time to be the club swimming champ."
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Written on back of photograph: "Ringwood High School's first ball - See "Mail" 18/8/60. Belle of the Ball, Miss Elaine Leslie."
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Written on back of photograph: "Mail - 9/1/1958. Ringwood High School. Scene from the ballet. Reading Left to Right: Back Row Standing: D. Close, J. Baker, ??, ??, ??. Middle Row: S. Pickford, ??, B. Beatie, ? Williams, Sheryl Gogly, ??. Front: Julie Doitry, Pam Deuter."
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List of pupil names attached to photograph: Back row (L-R): David Reese, Tobert Gruar, Ray Cornell, Ken Tuppen, Eric Brooks, John Allsop, David Lyall, Ray Horsey, Robert Finnis, John Murnane, Victor Greenham, David storrar, Andrew Sprogis, Volker Sawatsky. 3rd row: ?, Norma Treverton, Leslie Gibson, Valerie Noble, Margaret Rankin, Merle Kneebone, Noeleen D'Hurville, Dorothy Hancock, Lorraine Smith, Shirley Dobson, Iris Allen, Janice Garrett, Heather Anderson. 2nd row: Wendy Hatfield, Ruth Beveridge, Glenda Hall, Dawn Simpson, Jeanette Melville, Margaret Buck, Anne McDowell, Jennifer Pickford, Judith Nott, Lillian thompson, Margaret Denis. Front row: Barry Ring, Ashley Barker, Louis Stevenson, Terry Drummy, Ian Chambers, Ian Morris.
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List of pupil names attached to photograph: Back row (L-R): Robert Buchan, Rupert Macaw, Ron Moxam, John Barker, John Thornbury, Barry Mills, Victor Greensill, Robin Pratt, Jack Ritch, Des Benjamin, Denis Higginbotham, John Stevens. 3rd row: Margaret Bould, ?, Helen Burden, Beverley Wigley, Elaine Fryer, Jeanette Pease, Gwen Ward, Florence McKay, Jean Hull, Coral Skurrie, ?, Judith Morris, Beverley Sutherland. 2nd row: ?, ?, Taty Senik, Valerie Peck, Jeanette Melvin, Janet Casimir, Sandra Harrison, Pam Ternouth, Corinna Taylor, Lynette Koeford, Marie Anderson. Front row: Garry Norris, Laurie Watnall, ?, Kerry Brennan.
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List of student names attached to photograph: Back row (L-R): Peter Hodgson, Peter Fry, Ralph Stoel. Kevin Kane, Terry Dicini, Rod Young, Colin Warren, Michael Cotter, Daryl Pike, Gordon Schultz, Sid Gruar, Neil Reid. 3rd row: Carol Maggs, Susan Libby, Barbara Hill, Leonie Stirling, Dalia Karvellis, Margaret King, Pam Daniels, Marjorie Reynolds, Barbara Holden, Nancy McDonald, Lyndal Keene. 2nd row: Margaret Vergers, Juan Harris, Wendy McIntyre, Lorraine Norman, Lynette Reid, Anne Whitehouse, Dulcie Ellis, Carol Bruce, Margaret Seamon, Nola Burns, Ruth Chandler, Janice Mills. Front row: Barry Wedlock, Gordon Bould, Ken Baker, Bill Mann.
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List of pupil names attached to photograph: Back row (L-R): Alan Carter, David Lightfoot, Maurice Henry, Peter Van Ketwick, Douglas Hume, Alistair Wilkie, John McCallum, Robert Summerville, Geoff Barker, Ken Landy, Peter Gluth, Alan Richards, Geoff Edwards, Len Armfield, Ray Davidson. Middle row: Sally Wilson, Brenda Shore, Jeanette Hancy, Lea Boyce, Carol Kennedy, Joy MacDonald, Diana Richards, Racheal Nield, Jeanette Martin, Muriel Peacock, Jennifer Bradley. Front row: Barbara Tortoise, Barbara Gotts, Janice White, Fay Clarice, Wendy Pyke, Mora Craine, Dianne Dewer, Dorothy Hunter, Nola Hind, Barbara Johnson, Meryl Hearnes.
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Image shows guests being addressed by dignitaries at front of school building during the opening ceremony.
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List of pupil names attached to photograph: Back Row (L-R): 1. David Newman, Trevor Stark, George Cartwright, Bruce Fletcher, Bill Ader, Keith Jacobs, George Tew, Edward Neff, David Light, David Godfred, Malcolm Day, Geoffrey Asher. Third Row: Irene Macquay, Lynette Johnson, Irene Hendry, Pat Cochran, Jennifer Mason, Julie Sanders, Joan Ingram, Susan Cruickshank, Yvonne Price, Glenys Lee, Margaret Hocking. Second Row: Margaret Kerr, Janice McIntyre, Carol Dow, Annette Tampaline, Lorraine Spry, Carol Harris, Beverley Turner, Barbara Noble, Janice Mills, Amber Beck, Janet Brilliant. Front Row: Colin Roudie, Graeme Ward, John Willis, Max Beavis.
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List of names attached with photograph: (Left to right) - Front Row: A. Hancy, L. Smith, C. Pavey, J. McCubbin, T. Hancock, D. Baud, G. Anderson, P. Stevens, J. Reid. Middle Row: W. Pole, L. Prior, C. Healey, J. Stuchberry, T. Noy, A. Gray, G. Saines. Back Row: P. Fletcher, B. Moore, G. Sinclair.
The first fifty years of Ringwood High School / Secondary College 1954-2004
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Written on back of photograph - List of student names (Incomplete)
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"Written on back of photograph" Autographs of students. "Attached to photograph" List of student names (Incomplete)
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"Written on back of photograph" Autographs of students. "Attached to photograph" List of student names (Incomplete)
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"Written on back of photograph" Autographs of students. "Attached to photograph" List of student names (Incomplete)
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"Written on back of photograph" Autographs of students. "Attached to photograph" List of student names (Incomplete)
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"Written on back of photograph" List of student names
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Image shows a group of female students crossing the shallows of the river.
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Interior of official programme contains a brief history of Ringwood High School since 1954 when it opened with only Forms 1 & 2. Also included is an explanation of the establishment of the Parents and Citizens Association, and the differemt stages of building until a more complete school was established. On page 4, the Programme for the day of the official opening in 1958 is included, followed by the Ringwood High School song, which had the words written by Mr W. L. Thomas and the music created by Miss H.P. Thomas.
4 Page Bifold Programme coloured yellow with brown type. List of programme starts with The National Anthem, followed by THE STOLEN PRINCE, PYRAMUS AND THISBE, then a 10 minute interval, followed by SAINT JOAN, TEMPTATION SORDID AND VIRTUE REWARDED. The conductor of the school orchestra was Henk Van Ernst and the Leader was Brian Grayling
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Ringwood's three secondary schools will soon decide if they should amalgamate or consider other forms of merger. It is anticipated that enrolments will fall by up to a third in the next 5 years and this could affect a school's ability to offer a range of curriculum choices.
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Secret moves to shift the Ringwood Secondary College and secure a site for a proposed outer east university campus have sparked outrage. The confidential Ringwood City Council proposal has angered parties which, although directly involved, have not been consulted.
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Ringwood Secondary College wants to take over Eastern Secondary College in a radical plan put to the Education Department. It has even been suggested Eastern could sell its site and the money be used to provide additional facilities at the Ringwood College's Bedford Park site for the combined schools. Eastern's principal, Mr Bill Sheridan, said that Ringwood Secondary College's proposal smacked of "arrogance".
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The Ringwood Secondary College touring band has embarked upon its 13th annual tour. This year the band will perform at venues throughout East Gippsland. Comprising 110 students and 11 staff members they will travel throughout the Lakes District performing 11 concerts at Sale, Maffra, Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance and Orbost. The band is backed up by two buses, a mini-bus and an eight tonne bus full of equipment. Photo shows RSC student Kirsten Welsford pracitising on the violin
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The Ringwood Secondary College's production of My Fair Lady starts on Thursday, August 11th. Cast members Rachel and Mark are pictured above as they rehearse their parts. Music for the show will be performed by the school's orchestra and peformances will be held in the school at 8pm each night until August 16th at 6pm.
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Ringwood Secondary College's winning athletes eally celebrated after defending their championship title in the regional interschool athletics competition. Students this year blitzed teams fromNorwood, MMaroondah, Croydon, East Burwood, Heathmont and Parkwood, winning all junior, intermediate and seniorsections and scooping the Aggregate Pennant. Winning students will compete in early October in the Eastern Zone championships in Doncaster
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Ringwood Secondary College's head prefect David Fearnley has won the Caltex All-Rounder Award for his scholastic and extra-curricular achievements in 1992. He represented the school in golf, basketball, baseball and debating. Girl head prefect Natalie Barton won the VCE prizes for physics and biology and was the winner of the Yamaha music award. David and Natalie won several other awards between them, and at Heathmont Secondary College, Catherine Scott won awards for many outstanding achievements. Photo taken by Chris Rostron
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Last of a series of farewell parties in honour of Mr. J. R. Bennett, the retiring Headmaster of Ringwood High School, was given by the teaching staff last Friday morning. Following a great variety of tributes expressing the goodwill and appreciation of the staff, Mr Harry Hudson presented Mr. Bennett with a water colour of the school painted by himself and autographed by all the staff. Mr Bennett expressed great pleasure in the pleasant surprise this little informal gathering had turned out to be. And he hoped, he said, in the years to come there would be some reference to "Jim Bennett's school"
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Following the proposal at the previous council meeting to enter into negotiations for the purchase of Bedford Park Estate, comprising 26 acres, situated in Bedford Rd., Ringwood, the Mayor and the Town Clerk interviewed the trustees of the estate and the Mayor submitted to the meeting the price and conditions under which the property could be purchased. The Mayor, Cr. T. R. G. Williams, said the negotiations had been most satisfactory. The land was offered for £2,000, with £250 deposit and £250 per year, with the balance payable at the end of five years. The estate would prove a valuable asset to the borough, and could be used for a high school and a park.
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The Headmaster, Mr J. Bennett and Prof. A. B. P. Amies, Dean of the Faculty of Dental Science, University of Melbourne, congratulate the Dux of the School, Victor Greenham
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L. to R. Colin Grant, Dux of School, Maj.-Gen. A. H. Ramsay, Director of Education, Headmaster, Mr. J. Bennett
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L. to R. Colin Grant, Dux of School, Maj.-Gen. A. H. Ramsay, Director of Education, Headmaster, Mr. J. Bennett
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In glorious weather the Ringwood High School conducted its first Annual Inter-House Athletic Sports Meeting on the Ringwood Recreation Reserve on Wednesday, 22 September. There was a large attendance of interested parents and official visitors to encourage the young athletes
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The skills the students are learning and the technology being developed by some of the corporate players involved in the 1994 Australian Mileage Marathon may eventually lead to savings for all of us at the petrol pumps of the future. This year's (1994) Mileage Marathon will be the sixth Ringwood Secondary College has competed in. Last year (1993) the school achieved its best result with the "Blue Thunder" team taking fourth place with a consumption rate equivalent to 877 mpg. In doing so the school beat some of the more fancied corporate entries. Laurie Bradford is the school's auto and metal trades' co-ordinator and has been involved with the school's mileage marathon attempts. Laurie believesthe reason the Blue Thunder team was so successful is the fact their vehicles were fairly simple and proved reliable.
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Mail in Focus section - The Mail. Wednesday April 4, 1990. The school's high profile music program has run successfully for 10 years since Mr Neil Berry, who taught students to play brass instruments, started the first concert band. Further advancements were made under former classroom teachers, Judith Curphey, who is National Artistic Director of the Australian Girls' Choir and Jan Constable, organiser of the Melbourne Youth Music Council. Annual band tours, enjoyed by the students, also help the music department's excellent retention rate.
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Ringwood Secondary College has continued to build on its reputation as a busy school, offering its students a rich range of educational experience. Activities that took place at the school over August confirm this. "My Fair Lady" had a 7 night season. The school hosted 15 Japanese students for three weeks and engaged in all types of educational experiences. Badminton, Hockey and athletics were successful. College bands and singing groups were in fine form. The SRC held a number of lunchtime activities. A visit to Scienceworks and garden working bees added to the myriad of August activities.
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Ringwood Secondary College features - strong academic tradition, full range of VCE subjects, excellent music programme, many sporting opportunities full time welfare & careers teachers. Principal Mr Peter Cowell (03) 870 2002
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Ringwood Secondary College - A $100,000 Commonwealth Government grant was announced this week by Deakin MP Ken Aldred. Added to $214,000 from the state government, it will allow the school to complete its rebuilding program, funding two computer rooms, three general classrooms, a careers/welfare room and office area.
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There are four key elements to the Schools of the Future program, which give new freedom and flexibility to school community. They are: School Councils, Charters, Staffing and School Global Budgets. Information derived from sources emanating from Ringwood High/Secondary College.
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Fire caused about $500,000 damage to Ringwood Secondary College at the weekend. More than 50 firemen battled to contain the blaze which began about 10.20pm on Saturday in the school's central block. This is the second serious fire at the school in two years. MFB district officer Phil Taylor described the fire as "the biggest in the eastern district since the last fire at the school". The arson squad is investigating the fire. Photograph: Croydon MFB senior fire fighter Peter Barker surveys the gutted school wing.
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Official Opening by the President Mr. A. W. Douglas - Schools competing - BORONIA, CROYDON, LILYDALE, MITCHAM, RINGWOOD, UPWEY, NORWOOD, B. SECTION
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Assembly Hall - Physical Education Centre - Page 2 - History of construction and raising of finance. Page 3 - Programme for the opening of the event. Page 4 - List of members of Ringwood High School Advisory Council
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Page 1- Introduction and list of staff with their qualifications. List of names of people who are on the Advisory Council. Page 2 lists the Programme - I - National Anthem - II - Boys' Choir, III - Introduction (Provided by the President of the Advisory Council - Mr. R. W. Gotts.), IV - Head Master's Report - Mr. G. S. Ormandy. V. - Presentations - Given by Cr. B. Hubbard, - VI. - Vote of Thanks - Mr. R. Hodgson. - VII. - Physical Education Display. VIII. Junior Girls' Choir performing - I Whistle a Happy Tune, The Surrey with the Fringe on the Top, Santa Lucia, David of the White Rock - Land of Hope and Glory. Acoompianists Judith Wigley, Glenda Ruby. Page 3. - Scholastic Awards for Forms IV, V, and VI. Dux of the School - Hubert Aders. Army Cadet Corps - Sergeant R. Camp . Citizenship Prize, Form IV- donated by Soroptimist Club of Ringwood and Foothills - Josephine Beattie. House Mistress Cup for Citizenship and Academic Work - Woorooa. SPORT- Athletic Champions, Swimming Champions, Colour Awards, House Premiership List - Seniors only - Grand Aggregate: Woorkarim. Athletics: Noorook. Swimming : Woorkarim
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A Firefighting unit pumps water into the building as firefighters battle the blaze. Picture: Steve Tanner
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Tough times spark unity. - Mail 26-01-93 - P4. The achievements by Ringwood Secondary College students in 1992 had outweighed the devastation caused by the school's $1.7 million fire, principal Peter Cowell said last week. Mr Cowell said the fire had brought the school community closer together. Rebuilding work was expected to start in March.
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Fire ravaged Ringwood Secondary College will get a $700,000 Federal Government grant to build a new science and administration block. More than $500,000 damage was caused in a blaze at the school last November. Meanwhile, Norwood Secondary College will receove a $500,000 grant to build a two-storey arts wing.
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Two photographs of the RSC fire. The one taken by Chris Rostron shows the morning after, with the damage and the heavy machinery, and the other photo which was taken by Steve Tanner shows a firefighter from the night before, keeping the pressure on.
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The 1992 fire at Ringwood Secondary College has left plans for a 1983 reunion in ashes. Deputy Principal Gerry Robinson said the school was trying to re-establish its records system and urged former students to re-register
3 Newspaper Clippings under the heading "Sports Watch": 1. RIngwood Secondary College Athletics "School Stars can't lose" incl photo of Andreww Hasell and Narelle Bos, 19-10-1994 2. "Bowling Club" - Ringwood Council allocating $400,000 to build new Ringwood Bowling Club at the former Norwood Primary School site on Loughnan's Road. 3. "Basketball Stadium Ready for Action" Tenders out for design and construction of Ringwood's $1.6million basketball stadium
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Despite the expected damage bill of $1 million, the school's Principal Peter Cowell is staying positive. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade district officer, Phillip Taylor, describes the blaze as "the biggest in the eastern district since the last fire at the school". Eight classrooms, three of them science rooms, were destroyed in the fire which began at 10.20pm on Saturday, November 7. Of concern was the 165 VCE students who began their exams on Monday, but Cowell said: "There will be concessions made where they are needed".
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Fire caused about $500,000 damage to Ringwood Secondary College at the weekend. More than 50 firemen battled to contain the blaze.
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Jazz, pop, and old time favourites are part of the curriculum at Ringwood High School and all for the love of music. Year 12 students can elect to study Music A or B as part of their VCE.
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The school will enter two commuter class cars designed and built by the year 10 automobile studies class. Driven by 50cc motorcycle engines the cars must complete three test runs at at a set average speed within a time limit. Teacher Laurie Bradford is pictured with the Ringwood High School class and one of the entrant cars.
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From unidentified newspaper 12/12/90. Fire destroyed an entire wing of Ringwood High School early on Sunday morning. The fire appeared to have been deliberately lit according to Sen Det Tony Sargent of Ringwood CIB.
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From unidentified newspaper 12/12/90. Fire destroyed an entire wing of Ringwood High School early on Sunday morning. The fire appeared to have been deliberately lit according to Sen Det Tony Sargent of Ringwood CIB.
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After being acting principal at Ringwood High for the past 13 months, Peter Cowell can finally move his possessions out of the deputy-principal's office. The Ministry of Education recently appointed Mr Cowell principal of Ringwood High after Ministry restructuring delayed the appointment by six months. Mr Cowell said not a lot will change with his new title. Mr Cowell has been at Ringwood High for nearly 5 years. Prior to this time, he taught at Neerim South, Myrtleford, Maffra, Moorabbin and Alexandra, "all great spots".
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Written on back of photograph: "Phyllis Horgan, middle row, 3rd on right.
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Written on back of photograph: "Phyllis Horgan, front row, 3rd on right.
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Written on back of photograph: "Phyllis Horgan, front row, 2nd on right."
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Sifting through the wreckage after Ringwood High School's fire last week, principal Mr Peter Cowell was still in shock. Damage estimates are as high as $700,000 but the value of some of the equipment and resources gathered over the school's 30 year history can never be replaced. Fire units from as far away as Box Hill and Surrey Hills combined to give a total of 10 units fighting the fire. The arson squad is investigating the cause of the fire. Article includes a photo of assistant principal, Mr Gerry Robinson, sitting among the wreckage of the fire.
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A new year with the successful implementation of the VCE is what Ringwood High School's new principal, Mr Peter Cowell is looking forward to. Mr Cowell has been with the Education Department for many years and has taught extensively throughout country areas of Victoria. With teaching experience in history, politics, economics and geography it is easy to see why the parents of students at the school, students and staff are all welcoming Mr Cowell to the team. Article includes photo of Mr Peter Cowell, loking forward to his first year as Ringwood High School principal.
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A new year with the successful implementation of the VCE is what Ringwood High School's new principal, Mr Peter Cowell is looking forward to. Mr Cowell has been with the Education Department for many years and has taught extensively throughout country areas of Victoria. With teaching experience in history, politics, economics and geography it is easy to see why the parents of students at the school, students and staff are all welcoming Mr Cowell to the team. Article includes photo of Mr Peter Cowell, loking forward to his first year as Ringwood High School principal.
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More than 70 students from Ringwood Secondary College inpressed a large crowd with their music at the Salvation Army Citadel last week. The band played for over an hour with renditions of popular tunes from current musicals, including Cats and The Phantom of the Opera
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Before a large assemblage of V.I.P's, parents, friends, teachers and the boys and girls themselves, Ringwood High School was officially opened last Friday afternoon - after four years as a going concern- by the Minister of Education, the Hon. J.S. Bloomfield, M.L.A. One of the reasons for the delay of the official opening was that the school should be formally opened during the term of office of the retiring Head Master (Mr J.R. Bennett), a man who had qualified himself as a great Head Master, who had shown fine gifts of leadership and administrative ability allied to a warm humanity.
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The girls take the academic honours at the first Speech Day ceremony of the Ringwood High School on Tuesday, Dec 14. L. to R.: Mr J.R. Bennett, headmaster; the mayor, Cr. R. Horman; Myrna Cooper, Dux of Form 1; Pamela Termouth, Dux of Form 2.
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"Belle of the Ball". Photo - Peter Payen's Ringwood Studios - Miss Elaine Leslie - Ringwood Mail 18/8/1960
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5th December 1962 notification of this Ladies' Auxiliary fund raising activity, which explains hours available, commissions and arrangements for returns. Notice from J Guest (President) and B Stewart (Secretary)
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A large and enthusiastic audience of parents and friends showed warm approval of the cheerful program presented by the talented pupils of Ringwood High School at the Fourth Annual Speech Night held in the Ringwood Town Hall last Thursday night. Councillors and their wives, members of the Advisory Council, Parents and Citizens' Assoc. and the Ladies' Auxillary also turned up in force. The Hon. R. R. Rawson and Mrs Rawson were also in the official party. The President of the Advisory Council (Mr J.B. Harper) paid a tribute to the school's Headmaster, Mr J. R. Bennett. He said that this is the last Speech Night at which Mr Bennett would be the head of the school, as he would be retiring during 1958.
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Presentation to the Minister of Education at Opening of the school. L. to R. John Allsop (School Captain), Hon. J. S. Bloomfield MLA, Mr J. R. Bennett (Headmaster), Margaret Buck (School Captain)
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Joyce Jenkins, 2nd in Form IV; Colin Grant, 1st in Form IV and Dux of School; Dr C. W. Radford, MBE, MA, MEd., PhD, Director of the Australian Council for Educational Research; Mr. J. R. Bennett, Headmaster.
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The Advisory Council has prepared a detailed report to parents listing fund raising projects and preparations for future efforts. Areas of concern include staffing, educational excursions, drama and musical presentations, tending to the school plantation at Powelltown, efforts to establish a proper school library, general improvements of the school grounds , provision of different types of sporting facilities, painting of the school - inside and out, and additional seating in the school grounds. Geoff Buchanan was the President of the Ringwood High School Advisory Council. He prepared this report and he closed it with the very best wishes for the future students of the school.
Red, Pink, Green and White coloured multi-fold gloss publication- six small pages and one large image on the rear of all of the small pages
This publication deals with a Ringwood Secondary College Walkathon, in which they sought support for their Building Fund Appeal, and also wished to show their gratitude for the contribution made to the Ringwood community by leaders of the past. The notable locations and people written about are arranged alphabetically. They are - Dexters Bush (Mick and Liz Dexter), Harpers Bush (John and Joan Harper), A.F.B. Long Reserve (Arthur Frederick Burbridge Long), McAlpin Reserve (George McAlpin and family Reserve), Fred Dwerryhouse Pool, B.J.Hubbard (Ben) Reserve, Loughies Bushland (named after Anthony Loughnan- early settler), Douglas Maggs Reserve, Greenwood Park (named after Edmund Wilson Greenwood (local MLA from 1927 to 1929), A.G. Lavis Pavilion (Albert George Lavis - Mayor and Councillor), Russell Lucas Oval (situated at Jubilee Park), Mahon Reserve (Hugh and his son Arthur Mahon - apple and Cherry orchardists), H.E. Parker Reserve (Henry Ernest Parker), Herman Pump Reserve, F.J.C. Rogers Reserve (Fred), Staley Gardens (named after Andrew Gray Staley), Kevin Pratt Pavilion (at Jubilee Park), A.C. Robertson Field (Alan Robertson - Proclamation Park), R.O. Spencer Pavilion (Reginald Owen Spencer), Peter Vergers Reserve.-------- The rear of this pamphlet is largely a map of the locations of the people honoured on the Gratitude Walks.
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Instructions for students regarding what to do for the Gratitude Walks to assist with the term 2 Building Fund Appeal. Subjects covered are - aims of walks (financial and physical), clothing - uniform and footwear, locations for different year levels.
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This short history deals with the need for a high school at Bedford Park, which satisfied the need for a large piece of land for buildings and sporting facilities, the installation of Mr Bennett as headmaster, the growth of the student population, the retirement of Mr Bennett and the appointment of Mr Ormandy as headmaster. American Field Service Exchange Scholarships were instituted and a Cadet Corps started up. The construction of the Assembly Hall and the Physical Education Centre was initiated under Mr Ormandy and finished under his replacemnt, Mr Hodge. A new Science block was completed in 1969.
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The photo shows the year 8 Junior girls with the RSC Vice Principal, Gerry Robinson and coach Bruce Ravenscroft, celebrating after winning the Premiership title.
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These clippings deal with the campaign by the local council to establish a higher elementary school, or high school, in the Ringwood area. The committee had been appointed and they had secured a site of 7 ½ acres about 54 chains from the railway station. It was proposed that the Council strike a rate of 3d in the pound for 4 years to meet the majority of the building expenses. The expected growth of Ringwood's population, aided by the railway access, and the almost universal agreement by the residents that a higher school is necessary, are positive signs that the plans will come to fruition in the near future. (The Ringwood High School was opened in 1954).
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Most of the clippings are concerned with fund raising for the proposed new high school
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On both badges are the words, "Ringwood High School - Culture and Service".
Bifold light cardboard cover with 16 page typed paper enclosed
Ringwood High School logo on the cover with an advertisement on the inside back cover for Alexander's menswear and another advertisement on the outside back cover for Bill Patterson Motors of Maroondah Highway Ringwood featuring an illustration of an EH Holden Station Wagon from circa 63/64. This booklet contains information about the school fete, the election of Merv Patullock as President of the RHS Parents" and Citizens' Association, the imposition of composite fees is not levied by the Education Department together with a breakdown of such fees. The canteen sales,purchases and profit are disclosed, along with the statement of accounts for the advisory council for the period from March 1962 to March 1964. Bits and pieces of news and tittle tattle are discussed, followed by information about the Australian Cadet Corps - the aims and the training. The ladies' auxillary and the Youth Forum are followed by the Letters to the Editor section. The upcoming vacation excursion to rural NSW was publicised, then a cookery recipe was disclosed. Ther A.F.S. News is mentioned, along with the Father - Son, Mother - Daughter lectures.
Bifold light pale green/beige cardboard cover with 72 page insert, with a photograph of the Ringwood clock-tower in the old location on the corner of Warrandyte Road and Maroondah Highway. The cover also has the RHS logo and a stylised drawing of the title, ie Yakkity Hi, and a drawing of three writing implements
Magazine includes a message from Headmaster, G.S. Ormandy, a list and a photo of staff, the Editorial, a photo and a list of prefects. Many contributions from students are included, encompassing essays, cartoons, comedy pieces, opinions on current affairs, sketches, poems. Photos of school groups and clubs feature, including AFS (American Field Service Exchange Scholarships), cadets, photos of all Form 1 classes, photos of Form Captains and short essays about said classes, many sporting team photos and reports of the progress of the four school houses. The contents of Yakkity Hi ends with the results from 1963, both sporting and academic.
Cover has a photograph of the Ringwood clock-tower in the old location on the corner of Warrandyte Road and Maroondah Highway. It also has the RHS logo and a stylised drawing of the title, ie Yakkity Hi, and a drawing of three writing implements
Insert has black and white print and photos, with the middle 4 pages either in shades of yellow with brown print or the middle 2 pages consisting of several photos, all in shades of orange. Page 1 has a photo of the new headmaster, Mr R.T. Hodge and his message to all.The rest consists of a photo and a list of the staff, the magazine committee, office staff and the advisory council. The Editorial follows, along with a list of and a photograph of the prefects. Student and staff contributions cover many pages. Cadet news is covered, and also many sporting items. Photos of all the Form 1s follow this; then all the forms of all levels contribute a short summary of their news. Academic results from 1964 and sporting results and photos from 1965 finish the contents of the insert.
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Page starts with "Only Green Streamer, Ribbons and Balloons". Items are listed as 1/ The War Cry (Chant). 2/ Sung to the Tune of Collingwood Theme Song. 3/ Chant. 4/. Chant. 5/ Chant. Note: Please wave streamers together from side to side during songs. Go wild at the end.
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After the heading comes the Programme which consists of the four house colours and the lanes that they occupy, the scoring system, and the list of officials. Over the page is a list of all the events, which details the time which the event is due to start, the number and title of the same, the existing individual records from previous years, and a blank column reserved for the 1968 results. The last item scheduled is at 3.00pm which consists of the announcements of results and presentations to winning houses.
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Exam held on 16th November, 1967 Time: 1½ hours. Questions include having to translate a large paragraph from German into English, ability to read German and to answer questions from German text, ability to answer questions using proper German grammar; poetry and assignment and finally dictation and oral comprehension
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Questions include having to write an essay on one of 7 given subjects- worth 40 marks, Comprehension and Precis - worth 20 marks, Vocabulary and grammar - 30 marks
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The exam comprises 4 Questions, each worth 22 points, and one Novel Assignment worth 12 points. Question 1 is about Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, with several sub-sections: Question 2 is about Poetry that has been studied during the year, with 3 sub-sections: Question 3 covers Australian short stories, with 2 sub sections: Question 4 gives a choice between 2 alternatives - one dealing with eight One-Act Plays, the other is about "My Family and Other Animals" by Gerald Durrell.
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This exam comprises 7 questions. The first 3 are Algebra related and are worth 44 marks. The next 2 sections are Trigonometry related, worth 28 marks and the and the last 2 are Geometry related worth 28 marks.
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This exam comprises 3 questions. Question 1 requires the student to write an essay of approximately 400 words on a choice of 8 widely varied subjects.Question 2 is a Precis requiring an answer of no more than 125 words, and question 3 requires the student to examine a fictional newspaper report on an armed insurrection in Africa, and to give their version of what they really thought was happening.
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This exam consists of 6 main questions, several of which have various sub-sections. The total results possible are 100 marks.
Two single sided foolscap sheets
This exam consists of 5 main questions, several of which have various sub-sections. The total results possible are 100 marks.
Two single sided foolscap sheets
This exam consists of 7 main questions, several of which have various sub-sections. The total result possible, including for dictation, is 100 marks.
Two single sided foolscap sheets
This exam consists of 5 main questions, several of which have various sub-sections. The total result possible, including for dictation and reading, is 100 marks.
Two single sided foolscap sheets
This exam consists of 4 main questions, several of which have various sub-sections. The total result possible, including for dictation is 100 marks.
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This paper lays out a table which has 6 groups, each containing several courses, from which the prospective student for Matriculation of 1967 must pick one subject out of each of five of the groups
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This paper has three questions worth a total of 100 marks. Question 1 is an essay on a range of topics worth 40 marks. Question 2 deals with Comprehension worth 30 marks, and Question 3 is concerned with Vocabulary and is worth 30 marks
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This paper consists of seven main parts - The Introduction, Protection, Protection in Victoria, Effects of the Policy, Growth of Secondary and Tertiary Industry, The Growth of Trade Unionism, The Labour Party. There are several sub-sections in most of the subjects
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This paper consists of five main parts - The Introduction, Factors showing the Need for Federation, Factors Operating Against Federation, Steps Towards Federation, The Constitution. There are several sub-sections in most of the topics.
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This paper consists of four main parts - Introduction, The Demand for Land, Unlocking the Land, Progress in Agriculture - There are several sub-sections in most of the topics.
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This paper consists of four main parts - A. Australia at War. B. The Commonwealth Government and the War. C. The Conscription Issue. D. What was the Imperial War Cabinet? There are several sub-sections in most of the topics.
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This paper consists of several parts - Introduction , Spheres of Influence, The Boxer Rising, China begins to modernize, Dr. Sun Yat Sen and the Overthrow of the Manchus, Yuan Shih-Kai, China under the Warlords 1916-1927, The rise of the Kuomintang.
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This paper consists of eight parts - Introduction, 1. Japanese Ambitions in China. 2. War with Japan. 3. The Split between the Communists and the Kuomintang. 4. Mao Tse-Tung and Communism. 5. The Establishment of Socialism. 6. Formosa. 7. China and the World. Most parts have several sub-sections.
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This paper consists of fourteen parts - 1. Introduction. 2. People and Religion. 3. Early European Penetration. 4. The Dutch East India Co. 5. The English Interlude. 6. Re-establisment of Dutch Rule. 7. Improvements in the 19th Century. 8.Nationalism. 9. The Indonesian Nationalist Party. 10. The Dutch "Ethical" Policy since 1900. 11. Japanese Invasion. 12. Indonesian Independence. 13. The Republic of Indonesia. 14. West Irian. --Most parts have several sub-sections.
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This paper consists of eight parts - Introduction. 1. End of Japan's Isolation. 2. The Rise of Japan. 3. The Meiji Restoration. 4. The Sino-Japanese War 1894. 5. The Russo-Japan War 1904-5. 6.Japanese Expansion 1914-1918. 7. Japan between the Wars.
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This paper consists of seven parts - 1/ Introduction 2/ Discovery 3/ Annexation of Papua 4/ Australian Adminstration in Papua 1906-1942 5/ Annexation of German New Guinea 6/ Japanese Invasion 7/ Administraion since 1946
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There are three main sections of this assignment, each with several sub-sections. 1- The Discovery of Gold- deals with the discovery of Gold in NSW and Victoria. 2- The Gold Fields. 3- The Effects of the Gold Rushes on Australian Life. Additional references are from Historical Studies, May 1962: Blainey. Geoffrey Searle: The Golden Age. Raffaello Carboni: The Eureka Stockade. Clark: Sources of Australian History. Clark: Select Documents in Australian History
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A letter informing parents from Lilydale, Norwood, Ringwood and Upwey High Schools of an Australian History seminar for a time of study and discussion. Parents were invited to attend with their children. There was an evening lecture and the silent film, "On Our Selection" was screened at 8.15pm
Small typed leaflet
A circular to parents re the school drama festival to be held in the School Assembly Hall. The plays to be performed are - The Stolen Prince by Dan Totheroh. Pyramus and Thisbe from "A Midsummer's Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare - Saint Joan (Scene 1) by George Bernard Shaw - Temptation Sordid and Virtue Rewarded by Winifred Phelps
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Notice to parents of Form IV pupils regarding choices of subjects for the Leaving Certificate - Form V of 1968. The advice includes that the student should not be asked to make the decision entirely alone - It is a matter for serious family consultation in conjunction with the school. Students should carefully consider their natural aptitude for, and previous successes and failures in the subjects of their choice. Sometimes there are serious mistakes made, for example, the course chosen is beyond the capacity of the student, the course does not lead to the pupil's desired career, or important pre-requisites have been omitted. When selecting a course, it must be borne in mind that this selection is only provisional. Final selection will depend on examination results at the end of the year, and if there are sufficient students wishing to take a particular subject. Any student wishing to proceed to a University degree in Arts is advised to take French or German as a Leaving Certificate subject.
Single sided foolscap typed circular on buff coloured paper
Application sheet showing the possible course choices for Form 5 subjects for 1968. The form shows 6 different groupings, details the subjects passed in Form IV, and three possible choices of a career
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The Programme shows the order of starting and racing colour of House, the scoring Systems, and the age group classifications. There is a list of officials on the front page. The reverse side shows the results of the events which include the type of swimming, the age of competitors, the distance of events, and the previous record times
Bi-fold pamphlet with green printed title desciption, and black type on the rest of the 4 pages of buff coloured item
This report to parents stresses the rising expectations of the quality of a good high school education and the facilities which should aid the community to join together to assist in this goal. Then the role of the Advisory Council is examined, which lists many ways that involve the council. The report stresses that money is needed in so many ways, and it lists the way that activities and goals are financed. Matters that have needed attention are listed, as are achievements and successes. The importance of the general appearance of the school and grounds is discussed, and the author/s are giving thanks to the parents who join others in helping out with their labour and their fund-raising participation. There is included a plea for more parents to join in. The author of this pamphlet is R.W. Gotts, the President of Ringwood High School Advisory Council.
Manila folder containing various slips of paper, both single or double sided of different dimensions
Un-sourced and undated newspaper clipping, titled "Murals were highlight of school's art show", describes the contribution of several local schools to an exhibition of school art at Ringwood Lower Town Hall. In particular, a 12' x 12' mural which was created by four girls from Ringwood High School was carried to the Town Hall in pieces, and assembled by the same girls. They were Dulcie Ellis, the designer Anne Bennett, Margaret Norwood and Judy Finn. This article was found to be from circa 1958.
Un-sourced and undated newspaper clipping describing the painting of a mural depicting the discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850s. The four girls were named as Dulcie Ellis, Ann Bennett, Margaret Norwood and Judith Finn. This article was from circa 1958.
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IA Summary Using CoPilot (02/09/2026): "The two pages record a 1950 visit to Ringwood by Mr. G.O. Redd, M.L.A., Brigadier R.H. Tovell, M.L.A., and Mr. Scarff, Chief Inspector of Secondary Schools, who inspected a proposed secondary school site and met with councillors Cr. E.E. Purser, Cr. H.E. Parker, and Mr. Reid of the Ringwood Borough Council. The councillors stressed the district’s rapid growth and the urgent need for a modern school, and the Minister for Education expressed support, indicating that planning would begin soon. The second page outlines the intended facilities, including classrooms, an assembly hall, specialist rooms for girls and boys, and residential flats for teachers, concluding with Mr. Reid thanking the visitors before they were entertained in the Mayor’s Room."
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Performers from Ringwood Secondary College Wizard of Oz production have been invited to sing at Myer's city store Christmas window unveiling. According to vice-principal Gerry Robinson their selection was an honour and a recognition of the great work done by the students. The student performers were Natasha Baker, Jenny Ellinghouse, Frances Ness, Ben Davidson and Mat Govoni
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Mrs Vicky Neagle and her twin children, Amy and Ben, students at Ringwood Secondary College, took part in a "Shoot the Hoop" basketball competition held at the school last week. The Neagle twins scored an unbeatable 12 baskets with plenty of encouragement from mum.
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18 year old Trish Whittaker from Ringwood Secondary College is a very accomplished runner. Not only is she the fastest 800 metre school track runner, but she is unbeaten in school cross country events and recently won the school region, zone and state championships. Trish is the Ringwood/Croydon Mail Sports Star of the Week. Top coach Pam Turney (who coached Seoul Olympic runner Jackie Perkins) can take some of the credit for Trish's success.
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14 year old Ringwood Secondary student, Chris Crough, is the proud winner of several gold medals at state level and swimming has become his first love. Previously, his favourite sports were surfing and water skiing. For his swimming efforts he has been chosen as The Ringwood/Croydon Mail junior sports star of the week. Chris is also a member of the Nunawading Swimming Pool Barclay Squad. His talents earned him a place on the Victorian Development Squad.
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Ringwood Secondary College year 8 student, Andrew Hasell has set a new college record by winning all running events at the recent school sports. Andrew blitzed the competition to take out the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1500m, all in one day. College vice-principal Gerry Robinson said it was a great achievement. "Never before has anything like this been done", he said. Andrew then went on to win the boys' interschool cross country event against seven other schools and 40 competitors.
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Students of Ringwood Secondary College are miles ahead of the rest. They were entries in the 1993 Shell Mileage Marathon competition. The judges voted the college's entry in the single seater section of the competition, which is judged on fuel efficiency, as the fourth best in Australia. The car, powered by a heavily modified Honda motorbike 50cc engine, clocked 877.5 miles per gallon or 331 kilometres per litre of fuel and according to RSC teacher Laurie Bradford, the result was extraordinary. The marathon is held every year at Sydney's Amaroo Park raceway. There were 23 competitors, which included cars from several educational institutions in different Australian states. Picture: CHRIS ROSTRON. RSC students from left are Brian Kemp, Chris Clifton and Adrian Steel with the winning car.
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Work on Ringwood Secondary College's building development got off to a muddy start this month. Assistant principal Gerry Robinson said 29 portable classrooms were relocated in stage one of the development, but a day of rain in the middle of the move created a morass of mud, making them temporarily unusable. The college will launch a major appeal to raise $1 million by the year 2000 so it can start works not covered by the Department of Education funding of its master plan
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Year 11 student, Sonja Bjerkingboth, models the Ringwood Secondary College uniform of 40 years ago. The changing uniform styles over the years will be on display at the school this Sunday as part of the college's 40th anniversary celevbrations. Picture: Michelle Kelcey.
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Three former Ringwood Secondary College students who finished among the elite in this year's VCE results will soon move a step closer to their chosen careers. The three, Laine Nesbit, her sister Cicily and Tristan Luduwyk will begin tertiary studies at the end of the month. Tristan's TER score of 99.3 was good enough to get him accepted for a double degree in computer systems engineering and computer sciences. He has deferred the computer courses to study trumpet improvisation at the Victorian College of the Arts. Laine, with a score of 95.7 entered the Occupational Therapy course at Latrobe University. Cicily will begin a 6 year degree in medicine at Monash University. All three served as prefects during their final year at Ringwood Secondary College.
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Mr Philips was a former principal at Monbulk college and assistant principal at Mooroolbark Secondary College. He is looking forward to building for the future, with the upgrade of the school buildings.
