As we reach the halfway mark of the term, both learners and staff are ready for Adelaide Cup long weekend and a chance for a few days break. The first six weeks of our Centenary year has seen the Opening Ceremony in the Valley, Prefects Investiture, Year 7 Activities Days, Year 5 & 8 Camps, Dux Assembly, Parent Information Nights, Swimming Carnival, Centenary Liturgy, Year 10 Stepping Up & Reflection Days, Centenary Sons and Grandsons Breakfast – and all this on top of our rich learning, wellbeing and co-curricular programs!  

2023 Mid-Year Reception Intake 

We are very excited to announce that we are now enrolling students for an additional 2023 Reception class, comprising solely of students starting Mid-Year. Mid-Year intake is available to students who turn five on or before 31 October in 2023. 

Mid-Year Reception students who join us in 2023 will receive free tuition for Terms 3 & 4. This includes tuition fees and compulsory charges. Places are already starting to fill so you are encouraged to contact College Enrolments Officer, Annemarie Mein, for further enrolment information. 

Sons & Grandsons of Rostrevor College Breakfast

Fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers of current students were invited to breakfast this morning on Rostrevor's front lawns. There were many reunions had, anecdotes told, and croissants eaten amongst the attendees. The morning was a wonderful celebration of the families who have been involved with the College for generations. 

Year 10 Stepping Up Day

The Year 10s welcomed their fathers or male mentors to the College yesterday and today for the Stepping Up program. The boys and their fathers/male mentors spent the day engaged in physical team-building and problem-solving activities and constructed and raced a water raft before finishing with a reflection session. The program addresses multiple aspects of this stage of the boys’ lives, recognising; 

• the importance and need for a male role model in our boys’ lives, 
• the beginning of senior years education and its expectations, 
• the need to have certain conversations we may otherwise not have – by simply sharing stories. 

We would like to acknowledge and thank all the fathers and male mentors for their time and their contribution to what was a wonderful experience for our boys. 

Year 10 Reflection Day

Our Year 10 students spent their reflection day at Grange Beach, focusing on the theme 'Who do I want to be?'. They did a value audit, participated in deep group discussions around what is important to them, experienced guided meditation with Br John and shared in story. The day finished with affirmations - affirming the positive qualities they see in each other. 

International Women's Day

The theme of International Women's Day for 2023 was #EmbraceEquity. Students wore a purple ribbon to symbolize their support for the message, and took time to think about and be grateful for the many amazing women in their own lives. 

CO-CURRICULAR NEWS

SA State Track & Field Championships 

Year 11 student, Thomas Griffiths has broken his own PB yet again, this time running the 100m race in just 10.89 seconds! Thomas won both the 100m and 200m U18 events at the SA State Track & Field Championships over the weekend. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, Thomas!  

Chess Club Makes its First Move of 2023 

David Koetsier from Chess Life Academy visited the College this week to run the first training session for Rostrevor’s keenest chess players. The club’s 2023 season is off to a flying start, with participation numbers as high as ever.  

First XI Debut

Congratulations to Jake Polkinghorne who made his debut in the First XI Cricket team on the weekend. He helped Rostrevor (4/186) to gain a narrow victory over Trinity College (10/185). Standout players were Domenico Zappia who scored 91 runs, Alecs Zorzi with 53 runs, Alex Clark who bowled 2/25, and Josh Mothersole who bowled 2/29. Rostrevor is now through to the semi-final against Pembroke on the 18th of March.  

Middle Years First XI vs SACA Youth Indigenous Academy

Our Middle Years First XI Cricket Team hosted the SACA Youth Indigenous Academy on Thursday evening in a T20 twilight game. Pre-game, both teams were involved in a traditional Barefoot Welcome to Country and gift exchange...READ MORE

Year 8 & 9 Beach Volleyball

Battling weather described by coach, Glen Urbani as being perfect for ducks (windy, wet and challenging), two out of four of our Year 8 and Year 9 beach volleyball teams overcame the unfavourable conditions to walk away with silver medals.  

• Year 8 silver medallists: Leon Brand, Jay Whenan, William Jennings and Kushal Tummala. 
• Year 9 silver medallists: Hugo Jaeschke, Ashton Creswell, Jayden Lau and Daniel Boulden.

The other two teams competing should also be congratulated on their 3rd and 4th place finishes.  

Centenary Co-Curricular Kits 

In celebration of Rostrevor’s Centenary Year, a selection of the College’s most senior sporting teams will be wearing special ‘100 Years’ branded kits. Pictured below are the summer Centenary kits for water polo, tennis, cricket, volleyball and swimming. 

Term Dates 2023

Term dates for 2023 are available by clicking HERE.

Co-curricular (Week 6, Term 1)

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