From the Chair
From the Chair
By Mrs Vicki Williams, Chair of the Radford College Board
We are nearly halfway through the year! Where did that time go? I have been able to engage in some wonderful activities this year. The Foundation Concert was a magnificent demonstration of our school's musical talent and a great way to commemorate our 41st year in the lead up to Foundation Day.
In May, I attended the annual Radford Art Show and scored a beautiful piece from an artist who is a Radford parent and whose partner is a Collegian. I discovered this when I collected the piece and ran into them – almost literally – in the car park. I love this event. It's as old as the College and such a fantastic community event. Congratulations to the P&F and the hard-working members of our school staff who make this mainstay of our College calendar occur every year. T.B. Millar Hall was turned around in record time by our facilities staff, from stage production on one night to Art Show opening on the next. Well done!
The final stage of our current Master Plan works – finishing the school ovals, the presentation to the Haydon Drive/College Street perimeters and our Foundation Walk – are progressing well. It might look like big mounds of dirt being moved around right now, but hopefully, by the end of Term 3, you will see the design come to life and the amenity of the College improved alongside an entrance worthy of the campus behind the perimeter. Thank you for your patience.
Last weekend, the Board gathered at the College to further our work on the strategic intent document that will set the direction for our next Strategic Plan. MMG presented the latest findings from the survey you all had the opportunity to contribute to. I would like to thank the 53% of our parent community, 60% of our staff and 90% of our Year 12 cohort who contributed to the survey and provided the Board with such rich data to guide us in determining the areas the College should focus on. We recognise the importance you have placed on the College pursuing excellence in pastoral care and well-being, the development of character and leadership education, alongside the academic excellence that should always remain in our focus.
Our Principal, Mr Christopher Bradbury, will have more to share with our community in the coming weeks. It is an exciting time in our school’s journey, and I look forward to sharing it with you.
I wish everyone a safe and relaxing winter holiday break.