Semper Issue 50 Summer 2016 - page 2

RAVENSWOOD | SEMPER – Bi -annua l magaz i ne of the Ravenswood commun i ty 2
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Semper
Ravenswood School Magazine
Semper is the magazine of the Ravenswood community.
Established in 1901, Ravenswood is a leading Uniting Church
Day and Boarding School for girls from Kindergarten to
Year 12. As a Positive Education school, we focus on the whole
student to build academic and co-curricular achievement
while boosting confidence, resilience and mental and
physical health.
On the Front Cover
A guard of honour for Tiffany Thomas Kane
Contact Us
Address: Henry Street, Gordon NSW 2072
Phone: 9498 9898
Email: admin@ravenswood.nsw.edu.au
Web: ravenswood.nsw.edu.au
Acknowledgements
Editor
Christina Barriere
Photography
Nick Stewart, Justin Malinowski, Douglas Frost
Contributions
Please email suggestions and contributions to
cbarriere@ravenswood.nsw.edu.au
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CONTENTS
Principal’s Message. 3
Our Positive Education Model. 4
The Elements That Underpin Our Model . 5 – 6
History, Measurement and Implementation . 7
Positive Education Credentials . 8
Staff Wellness, Student and Staff Authors . 9
Other People Matter, Character Day . 10
Year 9 Retreat . 11
Predicting Success . 12
Leading the Way. 13
Snaps from the Front Line . 14
International Relations . 15
The Ravenswood Institute. 16
Art for Art’s Sake . 17
Grease is the Word . 18 – 19
Playing With a Great . 20
Dance Festival and Fancy Footwork . 21
Tiffany Triumphs in Rio . 22 – 23
Chef de Mission. 24
Defying Convention . 25
Step by Step . 26 – 27
Gala Ball . 28 – 29
Community News. 30 – 33