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Ramsay Head of House
FROM THE HEAD
OF RAMSAY HOUSE
GIVING OUR BEST EFFORT, ENCOURAGING ONE ANOTHER, HAVING FUN, AND MAKING POSITIVE MEMORIES WAS THE MANTRA THAT WAS REPEATED THROUGHOUT 2022.
IT HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE JOY AND PRIVILEGE TO LEAD RAMSAY HOUSE IN 2022. I WOULD FIRSTLY LIKE TO THANK THE SIX PROFESSIONAL AND DEDICATED HOME GROUP TEACHERS WHO HAVE MET WITH RAMSAY STUDENTS EVERY MORNING AND PROVIDED GUIDANCE, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGEMENT. THESE TEACHERS FACILITATED AN ENVIRONMENT OF INCLUSIVITY AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS FROM YEARS 8 TO 12 THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CREATING AND DELIVERING HOUSE ASSEMBLY DEVOTIONS, CREATING PROPS FOR HOUSE CARNIVALS, TRIVIA, UNO AND HANDBALL.
I would also like to thank our two outstanding House Captains, Leila Koppens and Patrick Mienert. Leila and Pat worked extremely hard and cohesively to ensure House Assemblies were always engaging and House Carnivals were inclusive, fun, and supportive. You have left a positive and inspiring legacy for future Captains.
The Bible tells us in Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded
you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Ramsay students displayed enormous courage to step out of their comfort zone and give their best effort within all House challenges this year. Our first House Carnival was Cross Country. The theme for Cross Country was “Colour”. Home Groups worked hard to create cardboard emojis that could be held at the Carnival to express moods of laughter and happiness while singing war cries. Students ran their hearts out and had a lot of fun throughout the day, finishing Second overall.
Next up was Pavement Art. This year’s theme was “Borders and Boundaries”. The three Ramsay teams created beautiful artworks that communicated the concepts of the refugee crisis and stepping out of your comfort zone. Students demonstrated wonderful teamwork and House Spirit throughout the designing and creating process. Ramsay finished in Third place. Pavement Art was followed by the Athletics Carnival. The theme for Athletics was “The 80’s”. Home Groups had fun making yellow beaded bracelets which were accompanied at the Carnival by retro tracksuits, mullets, fishnets, and a long playlist of 80’s music. Students supported one another, made some wonderful memories, and gave a tremendous effort to finish in First place.
RecyKle was up next. House teams for RecyKle consist of twelve student riders and one staff member. Students and staff take turns riding a stationary bike for 20 minutes with the aim of riding as many kilometers as possible. The Ramsay team encouraged one another and gave their best effort to ride for 39.5km and finish in Third position. All money raised from the event went to the Leprosy Mission Australia.
The final House Carnival was the Swimming Carnival. The theme of this years Swimming Carnival was “At the beach”. Ramsay embraced this theme creating a surfboard, submarine and many sea creatures. There was also an array of lifeguard outfits and Hawaiian shirts on display. Students sang their hearts out and gave a tremendous effort in the pool to take out First place.
There is a mix of emotions at the end of a school year. On one hand there is sadness at the departure of the Year 12 cohort and on the other hand there is the excitement of meeting a new cohort of Year 7 students. I would like to welcome our incoming Year 7s into the Ramsay family; be prepared to make new friends, compete fiercely at Carnivals and have lots of fun along the way. To the departing Year 12 students of 2022, thank you for the wonderful memories and the legacy of care and support you have left in your Home Groups. I hope all your dreams and wishes come true in life and remember this is not goodbye but see you later. Please come back and visit us from time to time. God bless.
