From the Principal

From the Principal

 

We have many things coming up on the School calendar across our campuses. 

Principal's Awards

Award Submissions School Award

Students who have received 4 Principal's Awards are eligible to receive a School Award.

Please submit Awards to the office by Wednesday 9 November 2022

Principal's Award

Congratulations to the following students for receiving Principal's Awards at recent Assemblies:

From the Deputy Principal

Mrs Jenny Clay, Deputy Principal

From the Deputy Principal

School Leadership

The new leaders in our Secondary section were able to participate in the GRIP Leadership Conference yesterday. 

Primary Matters

Mrs Karen Shannon-Duhigg, Head of Junior School

From the Head of Primary - Oakhurst

Term 4 is in full swing with lots of events happening at Oakhurst Primary.

From the Head of Primary - Marsden Park

We have continued at the fast pace that we started. A highlight has been the RickyJ’s and Kindergarten farm incursions.

MP Stage 2 Planetarium

Stage 2 students were captivated by an immersive Science incursion hosted by Starr’s Planetarium on Friday 28 November.

RJ Writers

On Friday, 21 October 2022, the RJ Writers had a special visit from Mrs Lauren Job, our RJ Media & Communications Officer. 

 

Secondary Segments

Mr Brad Maxwell - Head of Senior School

From the Head of Secondary

We will be bringing together our 2023 Year 7 Cohort this Thursday for the first of their two orientation days.

ANZAC Memorial Scholarship

Over the last holidays, I was given the opportunity to embark on the greatest adventure of a lifetime.

Stage 5 Sculpture by the Sea

Year 9 and 10 Visual Arts went on an excursion to Sculpture by the Sea at Bondi as part of their studies of Aquatic Art and Public Art. Students were able to enjoy the views of the Bondi Beach and the creative sculptures placed along the coastal walk. Praise God for good weather and the opportunity to see a this public exhibition for the first time since lockdown ended.

Mr Stewart Rowe, Director of Christian Ministry/Service Learning (7-12)

Student Leaders at Pyjamarama

Secondary students were student leaders on the Year 4 Pyjamarama.

Operation Christmas Child

One of the special programs that we are involved in each year is Samaritan’s Purse 'Operation Christmas Child', where students bring in goods to fill shoe boxes which are then distributed to some of the poorest children in countries overseas. Last year we sent over 205 shoe boxes overseas and would love to increase that number this year.

 

From the Head of Diverse Learning

Mrs Narelle Taylor, Head of Diverse Learning (P-12)

International Maths Olympiad

RJAS has been nominated as a ‘Select School’ by the International Maths Olympiad Challenge in this years’ Online Simulated Maths Olympiad.

Sports Reports

Mr Gavin Mitchell - Junior School Sports Leader

Primary Sports Report

K-2 Swimming

It was great to see swimming lessons commence last week.

Meet the Staff

Miss Jordan Foster

Miss Foster

Get to Know RJ's Year 2 Teacher at our Oakhurst Campus, Miss Jordan Foster:

Announcements

Help us help you - Vehicle Signage for Student Collection - Oakhurst

If you are collecting a Primary child from Dryden Avenue or the School turnaround in the afternoon, we encourage families to place signage on the left side of their front windscreen for quick identification, showing the family name in large letters, followed by the relevant child and class reference. Click here to download a Word template. This helps us to quickly identify your children and expedite the handover. Thank you for your support as we continue to improve our processes.

Download Template

Example

Public Transport School Travel Pass 2023

Applications for School Opal and or travel pass for 2023 open from Monday 10 October 2022

School Travel Information Sheet

Gingerbread House Decorating Afternoon

RAHT Kits Available

RAHT kits are available for students
Additional RAHT kits are available for collection from reception at the Marsden Park Campus or from the Secondary or Main Reception at Oakhurst.

Got Feedback?

The School endeavours to continually improve the RJ experience and welcomes encouraging and/or constructive feedback from parents on events, activities, or RJ life in general. Please email parentfeedback@rjas.nsw.edu.au and your input will be considered accordingly. Thank you for your time.