The Essentials

OUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED!

RVS HAS MINISTRY APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH A COLLEGE

The Richmond View School community is excited to announce that we will be transitioning to a full Y1-13 composite school. Marlborough as a region is currently the only region within New Zealand that has no option of faith-based education for children moving into secondary schooling. By expanding Richmond View School to a composite Y1-13 school, we will be able to provide the option of faith-based education to families within Marlborough and have been working with the Ministry of Education towards this goal since 2013.

We will begin roll-out with our first Year 9 class commencing next year.

1. What does this Change of Class mean for our school?

Over the next year, it may not look like much is changing, however let us reassure you that a LOT of work is going on 'behind the scenes'. This includes things like:

1. Planning for new buildings to accommodate the Middle and Senior schools.
2. Mapping out curriculum and assessment so that students will transition smoothly from Year 8 into the senior years.
3. Planning staffing requirements as the school expands and recruiting key people to help us 'realise the vision' of Christian secondary education here in Marlborough.

We expect our school to grow steadily over the next few years:

2. What changes will be made to the school grounds?

Some of the more immediate changes to the school will include:

• The sports fields will be redefined (shifted further West) to allow more room for Middle and Senior School buildings to be constructed towards the East side of the school.
  
• The current library building will be renovated and extended to accommodate our administration and offices, a staffroom and a classroom.
  
• New senior courts will be built towards the East side of the school.
  

3. Will I get to have a say in our direction moving forward?

ABSOLUTELY!

We want to ensure that you feel included in the changes happening around the school. This goes beyond simply keeping you 'in the loop'. There will be information nights and online surveys where we will be seeking your feedback on key issues along the way.

4. What do I need to do in the mean time?

In short - PRAY!

We would really appreciate your prayer support as we navigate the changes within the school. In particular, could you pray for:

• wisdom for the Proprietor and the RVS Board of Trustees as they make decisions for the future of our school;
  
• faithfulness for those who are working on the project, that God would provide the energy and resources required for the task;
  
• new staff members who will be joining our teaching team.
  

The latest in depth information concerning our educational philosophy and direction will always be available at our research website:

www.thisjustgotpersonal.co.nz

However, we will put summaries on this blog for those of you who prefer the headlines.  A copy of the original application is available to read in the RVS office upon request.

5. Are you part of our school community? Do you have questions?

Of course we expect that you will have a lot of questions and we will endeavour to answer these as soon as we are able. Some key points include:

• The Proprietor is working on a new fee structure to support the expansion of the school facilities and they will notify the school community as soon as this has been finalised;
• Important information will be released via the school website and normal school communications. This will include details such as how the property will look and what the education structure will look like.
• The RVS Board parent representatives, in consultation with the school community, will establish uniform guidelines for each of Junior, Middle an Senior schools at RVS.

If you have any urgent questions, please complete the form below. We will collate questions and feed answers back as they become available.