SCHOOL ORGANISATION

TRANSPORT

School Day Structure

The school is serviced by buses:

The school day starts at 8.40am 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.

• 721F, 722, 722F and 733 to the north and south

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 Parent Portal (SEQTA) 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, the library, coaching sports teams, arts performances and in other school activities as advertised via the school newsletter • becoming a host family for International students.

• 600, 600A, 601 and 601B to the east and west • other transport services come close to the school and link through to the Old Reynella Interchange. For full details of routes and times: www.adelaidemetro.com.au Phone 8210 1000

Department for Education and Child Development. T/A South Australian Government Schools. CRICOS Provider Number: 00018A

ENROLMENT Our 2017 secondary enrolment is 1250 students from years 8-13. Year 8 enrolments for 2018 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 tours of our College. 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 Principal Clayton Disley Assistant Principals Dan Crispin, Bob Bastian & Alanah Cathro (Years 10-12) Sue Richards & Heidi Godden (Years 8, 9) Karen Church, Kelly Patch & Margo Leatch (Years P-7) 63 Malbeck Drive Reynella East South Australia 5161 Telephone: +61 8 8329 2300 Facsimile: +61 8 8329 2319 Email: [email protected] reynellaec.sa.edu.au

OPEN DAY 2017

TUESDAY 16TH MAY 2017, YEARS 8 - 12, 4 - 7.30PM

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 secondary school to experience introductory lessons at Reynella East College • a home group based orientation program. Sports Academy Reynella East College offers a special focus Sports Academy in a range of sports including Football, Netball, Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball and Rugby. This is designed to cater for gifted students and those who are passionate about pursuing a pathway to elite sport. Arts Academy Reynella East College offers a special focus Arts Academy in a range of areas including Music, Media-Arts (film making), Drama, Visual Arts/ Design and Dance. The Arts Academy has been established to cater for gifted students and those who are passionate about pursuing a pathway in the Arts. Innovators Academy Reynella East College offers a special focus STEM program that encourages critical and creative thinking through practical application of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in partnership with industry and universities. The Innovators Program caters for gifted students and those interested in pursuing a career in STEM related endeavours. Students interested in applying for entry into any of these Academies must meet certain 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 across four Learning Communities • a range of structures to support effective learning, social and emotional wellbeing, academic and interest extension for all students • an interdisciplinary approach to delivering the curriculum • a technology program to support knowledge production for all learners • 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 studios, music suites, gymnasium, a large library, science laboratories, commercial kitchen, health services skills centre, hairdressing salon, automotive workshop, construction trades training centre, outdoor education and an international learning centre.

Sporting/Outdoor Education programs: • Sports Academy • 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 Curricular activities: • 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 printers 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: • Automotive (Cert II) • Construction (Cert II) • Dance (Cert II) • Early Childhood Education (pre-voc) • Hairdressing (pre-voc) • Health Services Assistance (Cert III) • Hospitality - Kitchen Operations and Service (Cert II) • Mechanical Engineering & Metal Fabrication (Cert II) Performing Arts: • Arts Academy • Performing Arts Centre and Film Making Studio • Visual Art and Design Studios with ceramic kiln • Music studio with keyboard laboratory and practice rooms • Extra-curricular Whole School Production and Multi-Arts Showcase • Reynella East College concert band, music ensembles and choirs • regular Drama, Dance and Music performances throughout the year • Fringe performances • Mini film festival and Reynella East College film making hub