Newsletter Term 1 Week 9

Executive Report

Assessments 

As we approach the end of term, it's a busy time at the College! Students across all year groups are finalising assessments, and we’re proud of the focus, resilience and effort being shown across the board. A huge thank you to families for your ongoing support during this time—your encouragement makes a real difference.

A reminder that our Homework Centre runs on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45pm, in the library. 

Year 7 Camp  

Last week, our Year 7 students enjoyed an unforgettable camp experience! Students embraced the opportunity to connect, grow and push themselves outside their comfort zones. A big thank you to the staff who attended and made this experience possible. 

Inter-School Chess Tournament 

We're proud to be hosting the Inter-School Chess Tournament this week! Three of our talented Year 7 and 8 boys are representing our school and we wish them the best of luck. 

Uniform Reminder 

As the cooler weather begins to settle in, we kindly ask families to ensure students are wearing school-branded jumpers and tracksuit pants. We’ve noticed an increase in non-uniform items being worn, and we appreciate your help in maintaining our school’s sense of pride and identity. 

If your child has borrowed any uniform items recently, please ensure they are returned to the office as soon as possible. 

Congratulations! 

A huge congratulations to Kevin in Year 7, who took out Gold at the NSW State Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships! This marks his fourth gold medal in a row—an outstanding achievement that reflects his discipline, determination, and dedication to the sport. We’re incredibly proud of you, Kevin! 

RBSC Socials

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IEF News

Community Access Day – Exploring Augmented Reality

This week’s Community Access Day was a wonderful success! Our students visited Waverley Library again, where they had the exciting opportunity to explore augmented reality through an incredible program called Quiver.

Quiver is an augmented reality colouring app that brings students’ artwork to life, creating fun, interactive, and engaging learning experiences for people of all ages. The students were amazed to see their creations come alive and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the activity.

We are very grateful to the welcoming and supportive staff at Waverley Library, who provided such a fantastic learning experience for our students. Their kindness and enthusiasm made the day even more special.

We are excited to share that the library is planning to host us again soon! Our students are looking forward to their next visit, where they will have the chance to extend their learning and deepen their understanding of augmented reality using Quiver.

Again, all students were showed kind and respectful behaviour.

Debating News

Rose Bay students have been enjoying a blistering start to the debating season, with every team having taken home at least one win in the opening three rounds.

Round 3 against Reddam House was our best week yet, as years 7, 8, 9, 11, and 12 took home a confident win.

The general theme was ethical issues, and the juniors debated banning the consumption of alcohol and affirmative action in the workplace. A special mention goes to our year 9 team, who currently remain undefeated!

Our seniors debated whether governments should be permitted to use conscription. Year 11 and 12 brought home a win, while year 10 fell short in a high-quality debate.

Rose Bay chose the right day to put on a show, as Ms Archer was in attendance and spectated the wins from year 9 and 12. A special mention also to our eager year 7s and 8s who have started to build a culture of spectating the other teams – it is truly a testament to the shared excitement and community that is being built by the Debating teams at RBSC.

It is also worth celebrating the hard work done by our external coaches, many of whom are former Rose Bay debaters, who have done an excellent job preparing our students for Eastside.

11 Geography Excursion

Year 11 Geography this term went on an excursion to the Cronulla Sand Dunes. As a part of our topic Earth's Natural Systems, we examined and discovered how the dunes are an integral part of coastal ecosystems, and the effects humans and natural processes have on these dunes.

Throughout the day we explored the dunes uncovering all they had to offer and conducted our own investigations. We used different geographical tools and equipment to record different data such as vegetation, light levels, wind speeds, aspect and other features. It was clear how important these dunes are and what we need to do to protect them.

The excursion was a really fun way to get out of the classroom environment, into nature and have a day of learning in a space not normally experienced!

Year 12 Geography Excursion

On Wednesday, 13 March, our Stage 6 Geography students participated in a fieldwork excursion to Chowder Bay to support their learning in the Ecosystems and Biodiversity topic. The focus of the day was the study of kelp forests, an essential marine ecosystem that plays a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, stabilising coastal environments, and sequestering carbon.

Students explored the structure and functioning of the kelp ecosystem, investigating the interactions between biophysical components and human influences. Using fieldwork methods such as transects, species identification, and ecological surveying techniques, they collected and recorded data to analyse spatial patterns and ecological processes.

This hands-on experience enhanced their understanding of the threats facing kelp habitats—such as pollution, rising sea temperatures, and coastal development—and the importance of sustainable management practices.

Our students did the school proud, showing great enthusiasm, teamwork, and respect for the natural environment. Their conduct throughout the day reflected a strong commitment to learning and environmental stewardship.

Sport News

Our Senior volleyball teams have had a busy first term. Thanks to Mr Luke McNaught who organised for us to play a gala day against JJ Cahill. Both teams had an amazing day which helped to prepare our team for their first round knockout competition. 
Congratulations to our Senior Boys Volleyball team who fought a tough match but showed great resilience and determination, defeating Sydney Secondary college Blackwattle campus 2 -1 in the first round of the knockout competition and progress to the second round. 

Future games:

Open Boys Cricket Team v Jannali in week 9

Open Boys Touch Footy v Heathcote HS in week 10

Open Girls Soccer v Woolooware HS in week 10

Open Boys Soccer v Port Hacking in week 9

Open Boys Volleyball v Georges River College, Oatley Campus.

15 Boys Soccer – Bill Turner Cup v Inner Sydney HS

15 Girls Soccer – Bill Turner Trophy v Emmanuel College

VET Excursion

On Tuesday March 25th, 8 students from our VET Entertainment cohort attended a technical tour of Sydney Opera House. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for students to see how Australias flagship venue is run.

We traversed the bowels of the theatres, met with expert personnel and evenstood on the stages shared by some of the worlds greatest ever performers. It was a very special event and we have been invited to attend a tour like this each year with our senior VET Entertainment cohort. 

P&C Social Events

School Photos

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Careers News

* Please find the School Leavers Handbook here

* Please click  here  for the latest Careers Bulletin

Careers Bites Program

Would you or someone else you know in our local community like to be a part of the RBSC Careers Bites Program in 2025? 

This is a great program which aims to bridge the gap between external industry and our internal school community, providing RBSC students the opportunity to hear first hand experiences from local community members about life post school, the inner workings of different industries and the world of work. 

Perhaps you, a family member, family friend or another connection you have are small business owners, an apprentice or tradesperson, lawyer, doctor, nurse, psychologist, pilot, community liaison officer etc., (the list is endless!) and would like the opportunity to speak with students in our school community. All career fields are valued and we welcome any level of experience, profession and area of expertise. 

Sessions run for 30 minutes each (including question time) and offer valuable insight for students into different fields of work. 

If you would like more information or would like to be involved, please email Miss Georgia Bowd: georgia.bowd4@det.nsw.edu.au

Careers - Support for Parents

• Support Indicator Quiz - is your child thinking of pursuing an apprenticeship or traineeship and want to test your literacy and numeracy skills? Ask them to complete practice literary and numeracy tests here to find their strengths and areas for improvement
• Open Days 2025 - find all information about tertiary open days for 2025 here
• Work Experience Toolkit - download the electronic toolkit to read more about work experience and to support your child to find a host employer
• My Future - Parent Portal - access parent friendly career resources, including Career Bullseyes and creating a Career profile, to support career conversations around the home
• What is the ATAR? Everything you need to know in just over 2 minutes
• Year 12 Parents - A month - month support guide
  

Careers - Upcoming Seminars, Days and Events

• Gap Year Tips and Tricks
• Balancing life, work and study as an apprentice
• Inspiring Teen Bosses
• Tax, Super + You Competition
• Torrens University Vogue Australia Scholarship

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!

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 12^th April. If you would like to book tickets, use the QR code on the flyer below.

Youth Week in the City

The City of Sydney is excited to invite young people to this year’s Youth Week in the City – an annual program celebrating creativity, energy, and youth voices. All events are designed and coordinated by young people from our Youth Opportunities program, for young people in our local area. These events are a fantastic opportunity for students to connect, express themselves, and have fun during the April school holidays.

 🎶Off the Record: Youth Week acoustic sessions

An intimate event featuring raw talent and live acoustic performances from local young emerging artists.

16 April | 5:30-8:30PM  Canva Space, Surry Hills

 🕵️Pathfynd: Youth Week scavenger hunt

Inspired by escape rooms and the Amazing Race, this high-energy scavenger hunt challenges participants to strategise, solve clues, and use their individual strengths in a race for their share of a sizeable prize pool.

15 April | 2:30-5:30PM  St Mary’s Cathedral Square

🎮 Game On: inclusive Youth Week gaming event

A celebration of gaming culture for all skill levels. Participants can connect, compete, and enjoy a fun, inclusive space dedicated to gaming.

17 April | 6:00-8:00PM  Customs House (Lower Level)

Free Teen Programs at Woollahra Library

BJE News

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