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More international visitors were welcomed to Ruyton
during the month of July, with girls visiting from France,
Scotland and the USA. Highlights for these visitors were a
trip to Healesville Sanctuary and a tour of the National
Gallery of Victoria in Federation Square to learn about the
history of Australian art.
In August, our Interstate Exchange Programme for Year 8
girls got underway. Three girls from Ruyton exchanged with
three girls from Seymour College in Adelaide and the same
number of girls exchanged with students fromMeriden
Anglican Girls’ School in Sydney. The girls all had a fabulous
time, with lots of new friends made, and insights gained
into these other Australian cities.
A number of Year 10 girls participated in International
exchanges in September and October. Twenty-four girls
visited schools in Canada, USA, UK, France and China. The
Chinese exchange to Nanjing Foreign Language School was
a wonderful success, with the three students participating
in the exchange gaining a rich insight into Chinese culture
and meaningful opportunities to practise their Chinese
language skills. Many thanks to Mrs McAuliffe for arranging
this exchange and for accompanying the girls on a tour of
China before their arrival in Nanjing.
The final camp for the year was the Year 10 Central Australia
Tour. This is a highlight for many students during their time
at Ruyton. The camp involves travelling for three days
through Victoria and South Australia, visiting Coober Pedy,
and into the Northern Territory before arriving at Uluru.
After exploring Uluru and Kata Tjuta, and learning about
the land and culture, the group travelled to Kings Canyon to
experience the magnificent RimWalk.
The wide range of outdoor, interstate and international
opportunities that Ruyton girls have been able to access
will be further enhanced in 2015 by the arrival of the new
Director of Outdoor Education, Mr Darren Saunder, who has
some wonderful new expeditions planned for our students.
I wish him well in his new role, and I hope he enjoys his
involvement with Ruyton camps as much as I have over the
last five years. I would like to express my gratitude to
everyone who has helped make all these exchanges and
camps such a success.
Ms Julie Hoskins,
Co-ordinator of Special
Programmes
Financial Accountability
Financial year ended 31 December 2013
The financial position of Ruyton Girls’ School continues to
remain sound with all key budget parameters set for 2013
being met. Ongoing financial benchmarking with other
independent schools ensures a focus on prudent financial
management aimed at maximising the allocation of
resources to the needs of our girls and their learning.
During the year expenditure towards the realisation of the
School’s Master Plan commenced with the design of two
significant projects, the redevelopment of South House
(completed 2014) and the new McRae Building (due for
completion 2015). Capital expenditure consumed 29 per
cent of the annual surplus with the balance being retained
for Master Plan projects.
Pie charts the following:
Income
Expenses
I thank all staff in my Department for their outstanding
support this year.
Ms Leanne Sparkes,
Business Manager
77%
11%
2%
10%
71%
10%
4%
10%
5%
Salaries and related expenses
Tuition related expenses
Depreciation
Capital expenditure
Other expenses
Tuition fees and private income
Government grants
Capital income
Other income
77%
11%
2%
10%
71%
10%
4%
10%
5%
Salaries and related expenses
Tuition related expenses
Depreciation
Capital expenditure
Other expenses
Tuition fees and private income
Government grants
Capital income
Other income
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