Every parent at Ruyton is a member of the Parents of Ruyton, also known as the POR.
The POR fosters community engagement and supports friend-raising within the School through the POR Committee and its affiliated support groups. By creating social activities and engagement opportunities, the POR strengthens the interaction between parents and the School and enhances the strong sense of community that binds us together.
POR Committee
The Parents of Ruyton (POR) Committee work with the Community Relations Office to enhance a sense of belonging and connection within the Ruyton community through events, communication and the provision of resources to the POR support groups. POR meetings are scheduled once a term and all current parents/guardians are invited to attend through the School’s fortnightly newsletter.
Parent Representatives (Parent Reps) build a sense of community and connection across each individual year level. Their objective is to further the support that the POR provides to the School, fostering a sense of belonging to the Ruyton School community amongst parents.
Please email community@ruyton.vic.edu.au
The Ruyton Second Hand Uniform Shop otherwise known as (SHUS) is a wonderful way for families to access affordable uniforms while supporting sustainability and contributing back to our school community. All proceeds go directly towards programs and experiences for our girls, including Year 6 and Year 12 gifts, Speech Night prizes and community events.
Uniform donations can be dropped off at SHUS during opening hours, or at Junior and Senior School reception between 8.00am and 4.00pm. We accept any items with the school logo (including older styles) and will recycle older pieces responsibly. Please note we cannot accept yellow shirts, shoes, bathers or socks.
SHUS opens for two hours every second Thursday from 8am until 10am during term time, offering quality second‑hand uniforms at affordable prices. We hope to open weekly soon and would love more parent volunteers to help make this possible.
Location: Wardynski House, 25 Selbourne Road
If you’d like to volunteer or find out more, please contact the community team community@ruyton.vic.edu.au or shus@ruyton.vic.edu.au.
Friends of Ruyton Performing Arts (FORPA) works with the Performing Arts Department and staff in the organisation of musical performances, master classes, concerts, productions and other drama and music events.
Please email community@ruyton.vic.edu.au
The Ruyton Rowing Community supports Rowing staff at regattas, running social activities and raising funds to purchase boats and rowing equipment. All parents of current Ruyton rowers automatically become members of the Henty Rowing Club.
Please email community@ruyton.vic.edu.au
The Ruyton Care Group provide home cooked meals to Ruyton community members in need. Examples include staff and families suffering loss, celebrating the birth of a new one or recovering from one of life’s tribulations.
Please email community@ruyton.vic.edu.au
