Newsletter Term 1 Week 6
Executive Report
We are thrilled to share some fantastic news regarding our students' achievements in sports this term. Our talented swimmers recently represented the school at the Zone and Regional Swimming Championships, where their dedication and hard work truly paid off. In addition, our Under 14's Rugby League team celebrated a remarkable victory against Gymea Technology High School last week. The boys displayed exceptional teamwork and we look forward to their upcoming matches.
Looking ahead, our Boys Volleyball team is gearing up for their upcoming match on Thursday.
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the teachers involved in these events. Your dedication and support play a crucial role in our students' success, and we deeply appreciate the extra time and effort you put in.
Thank you for your ongoing support of our students and their achievements. Let’s keep the spirit high as we celebrate these successes together!
Beyond sports, our students have been actively engaging in various excursions that complement their learning across different subjects. Classes in Earth and Environment, Geography, Legal Studies, and Marine Studies have organised exciting trips that provide real-world connections to their studies, enhancing their educational experiences in meaningful ways.
Ms Archer received a letter from the Minister last week acknowledging the high level of care, wellbeing and academic support of all our students. This letter was prompted by a member of our community writing to the Minister identifying the high level of care and support for their godchild. It is always gratifying to have our staff effort acknowledged. Thank you.
As we approach NAPLAN testing, we want to extend our best wishes to all students participating. Your preparation and effort will surely shine through, and we believe in your abilities to do well.
Finally, we are excited to announce that musical rehearsals have kicked off and are progressing nicely. Dance rehearsals are also underway with all students showing great commitment. Ms Archer was impressed with the progress and focus of our junior troupe of Year 7 and 8 students at their Tuesday morning rehearsal this week.
SENTRAL
Assessments are being issued and we have raised the possibility of having a filter for year flags with Sentral. They are looking into this so we will keep you posted.
We are aware that the positive rewards have slipped off the sentral parent portal and this will be reinstated as soon as possible so you can celebrate your child’s diligence, citizenship and academic success.
School Buses
Transport inspectors will be on the buses over the next two weeks. Please remind your child to ensure they have their student Opal card and are using this to tap on and off. Transport uses this data to allocate bus routes. If students do not tap on, they are not counted, and this may result in loss of bus services for the College.
IEF News
This week, all students from the IEF faculty were back in the kitchen, learning about safe practices and how to handle kitchen utensils properly. The highlight of the week was making sausage rolls—which were absolutely delicious!
Sport News
Co-Captains Report:
Our rugby team, newly formed two weeks ago, faced Gymea Tech in an exciting match at their home. After an hour-long bus ride, we gave it our all and returned with a 38-10 victory. Everyone played their part, showing great teamwork and determination in a tough but rewarding game. Thank you to Mr. Godby for coaching us, Mr. Hughes for his support, and the school for funding most of our expenses. To celebrate, we headed to McDonald's and KFC, something we had been looking forward to all day.
Chris
Waverley Council Youth Week
Waverley Council Youth week is running from 9th - 17th April. There are many events happening across the two weeks.
Look out for the Bondi Beach Bash held at the Pavillion on the 12th April. If you would like to book tickets, use the QR code on the flyer below.
Careers News
There are many upcoming Careers events taking place over the next few weeks. If your child is in Year 10, 11 or 12, attending or getting involved in these days can be a great way to explore potential post school pathways and nurture their curiosity.
Upcoming Events:
- ANU Open day - March 29th
- HSC Preparation Courses
- UNSW - Year 10 & 11 Future Creators Day
- UNSW Campus Tours - every 2nd Saturday
- NIDA Short courses
- Sydney Dance Company holiday workshops
- Sydney Design School for a Day Workshop
Students are encouraged to stage up to date with their Teams page and the weekly careers bulletin to stay up to date with all careers workshops, seminars and other opportunities.
Vaccinations: Years 7 & 10
If your child is in Year 7 or Year 10 in 2025, you can provide consent online for school vaccinations.
In Year 7, students are offered free vaccines for diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (dTpa) and human papillomavirus (HPV). In Year 10, students are offered the meningococcal ACWY vaccine.
Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received. Online consent will only be accepted if provided through the NSW Health School Vaccination Program portal. Consent should not be provided to the school via email or other electronic form submission.
How to provide consent:
To complete online consent for your child’s school vaccinations, visit: engage.health.nsw.gov.au
Follow the steps to log in to your existing ServiceNSW account. This is the same account you may already use to renew your driver’s licence. If you do not have a ServiceNSW account, refer to ServiceNSW to create one.
Update or confirm your personal details as required.
Complete the School Vaccination Consent Form for your child/ren. You will need to:
- Enter your child’s personal details
- Provide the Medicare card details for you and your child
- Read the linked Parent Information Sheet and privacy statement
- Provide consent
Detailed instructions can be found on the NSW Health website. If you or your child do not have a Medicare card, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper consent form from the school.
The benefits of providing consent online:
- easily update your child’s details
- receive SMS and/or email notifications when vaccinations are given
- faster upload of vaccination records to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR)
For more information on routine school vaccinations, please visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/schoolvaccination.
If you require information in your language, please click here
Please click here to provide consent.
SCHOOL PHOTOS
Catch up photos on Wednesday 12th March.
Students are required to be in the RBSC school uniform.
Photos can be ordered online, please see the flyer below.
Fast Track
Homework Centre
Homework Centre is Back 2025
We’re pleased to announce that the Homework Centre is running again every Monday and Wednesday in the library from 3:00pm to 4:40 PM. This is a great opportunity for students to receive extra support with homework and assessments, with tutors available to provide guidance across various subjects.
We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable resource to stay on top of their studies in a supportive environment.
We look forward to seeing you there!
PROGRAMS / WORKSHOPS
Understanding Abuse education series
This Thursday is the first session of Woollahra Council’s Understanding Abuse series. Focused on the topic of coercive control, Inner City Legal Centre will be facilitating an engaging session with a Q&A included. Canapés and drinks will be served prior to the commencement of the session. We still have some spaces available, and are keen to get as many people there possible to learn more about this important issue that has a significant impact on individuals, families and communities.
BJE News
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