Newsletter Term 2 Week 1
Executive Report
A warm welcome back for Term 2.
The College extends its congratulations to Ms Kathy Barlow on her appointment as Head Teacher, Maths. Kathy has been Relieving Head Teacher since January 2024 and brings deep experience in the full breadth of Maths curriculum and innovative programs in STEM and girls education.
Our staff commenced the Term with professional learning on High Potential and Gifted Education. As the College has well embedded understanding of this policy, staff focus was on higher tiers of understanding with presentations on catering for the creative domain and differentiation for gifted students.
A Welcome Back Assembly was convened at the commencement of Term to promote the College focus on Challenge and Bravery and to explicitly outline the College expectations of being a Respectful Responsible Learner. Ms Lawson, our Calmer Classrooms coordinator will also be following up with Year groups this week and daily reminders will be posted on Sentral. The current focus is on Respect. Mr Floriano launched the positive Termly Challenge. The College will be tallying all positive incidents minus negative to arrive at a total number of rewards. At the end of the term the Year with the most awards over the threshold of 1500 positives will receive a rewards session of a sausage sizzle and games at school. Let the challenge begin!
On Thursday we followed up with our Anzac ceremony. Kelly Sloane attended and commended our student body on their respect and focus.
Parent teacher conferences for Year 7 are being held today in the gym.
Term 2 is always a busy time a steady program of assessment tasks due and with reports being finalised for all years. To support our students and parents in this we are currently developing a study skills booklet which will be launched soon. ( we will be presenting at next weeks P&C meeting so come along for a sneak peek.)
Ms Archer has scheduled time every morning at the front of the college to greet our students coming to school but also to assess road safety. Ms Archer commends students who have consciously changed their habits to using the crossing to ensure safety. All parents are reminded to encourage their children to follow the road rules and not cross at the front of the College around the intersection of Kippara Road. This is very busy of a morning and there have been some near misses for students crossing between buses and in front of turning vehicles. Thank you for your attention to this.
RBSC Socials
ANZAC Day
On Thursday 1 May, our school community gathered for a moving ANZAC Day assembly, honouring the courage and sacrifice of all who have served. We were privileged to welcome special guest Ms Kellie Sloane, Member for Vaucluse, who shared thoughtful reflections on service and remembrance. Our students delivered powerful speeches, highlighting the enduring values of the ANZACs and the many contributions made both on the front lines and at home.
A standout moment was the musical performance by Linus, whose exceptional playing of both the Last Post and the Rouse added a poignant atmosphere to the ceremony. The entire student body demonstrated exemplary respect throughout the proceedings, particularly during the speeches and the minute of silence. Their maturity and conduct truly reflected the solemnity and significance of the occasion. We thank everyone involved in organising this important event.
Student Survey
In Term 2, we are offering our students the opportunity to participate in the NSW Public Schools Student Survey. The survey gives students the chance to share their thoughts and feelings about life at school, including questions about their engagement, learning experiences and wellbeing at school.
Hearing directly from our students will help us understand what’s working well and where improvements can be made to our school. The survey is confidential, takes around 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and will be conducted online during school hours.
Participation is voluntary. If you prefer your child not to participate, please complete the opt-out consent form, which will be sent home, and return it to the school. Further information about the survey is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/npss
IEF News
IEF Students Shine at End of Term Assemblies
We are incredibly proud of our IEF students who were recognised for their hard work and dedication at the end-of-term Year Assemblies. Every student came away with either a Silver or Gold award, celebrating their impressive progress and contributions throughout the term. Their inclusive attitudes, cooperative spirit, and commitment to learning have truly stood out. A special congratulations to our Year 10 students—see the photos of them beaming with pride over their well-earned achievements!
Sports News
Rose Bay Boys Under 15 Win 4-0 Against Inner Sydney
The Rose Bay Boys Under 15 team had a great win over Inner Sydney, finishing the game 4-0. Patrick and Nic both scored goals to lead the team to victory. The defence stayed strong with help from Jadon, while Evan showed his usual energy all over the field. The team will face Emmanuel College in the next round of the competition.
P&C Social Events
Careers News
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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
- University of Sydney - Year 10 Subject Selection Evening
- Interested in Sport? Consider these Careers
Careers - Support and Events for Students
Library News
This year we are concentrating on reading skills in our library lessons with Year 7. These are held in conjunction with the Year 7 English course. We began by emphasising the benefits of reading such as improved literacy skills such as accuracy with punctuation, spelling and expression. Students offered responses regarding the way our imagination can be triggered and as a teacher I explained that good reading habits can also benefit the sophistication and rich use of language in creative writing responses, which has always been a significant component of English from Year 7 to Year 12.
Additional benefits of reading are:
· improving concentration and ability to focus
· improving memory and recall
· building areas of the brain that are linked with language and intelligence
· improves mental health and makes you feel more positive
· makes you more likely to try new things and
· helps you fall asleep.
The last benefit listed is particularly useful as a means to lessen anxiety and stress for young people growing up in an increasingly complex world.
Above is the latest standard order received from Lamont containing some amazing titles. Once they are covered and accessioned they’ll be ready for borrowing
Fast Track
Homework Centre
The Homework Centre runs 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!
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