Newsletter Term 2 Week 4
Executive Report
We began the week with a Smoking Ceremony on Monday morning to mark the start of Reconciliation Week. It was a respectful and meaningful event, well attended by our SRC and IEF students, and a powerful way to begin a week focused on truth-telling, respect, and understanding. We thank our student leaders and staff, particularly our First Nations Captain, Ari Segelov - Smith and Mr McNaught, for guiding this important work and helping to deepen our school’s commitment to understanding, inclusion, and respect.
Our Careers Expo Day last week was a fantastic event and a real highlight on the calendar. With over 25 stallholders in attendance, students in Years 10,11 and 12 had the opportunity to explore a wide range of post-school pathways and connect directly with industry representatives, training providers, and tertiary institutions.
It was particularly special to welcome back several ex-students, who generously shared their career journeys and offered valuable insights into life beyond school. It was great to see so many of our students asking thoughtful questions and genuinely engaging in planning for their future.
A big thank you to our Careers Adviser, Ms Georgia Bowd for their outstanding organisation and commitment to creating such a meaningful experience for our students.
Looking ahead, we are incredibly proud to have three teams—Years 7, 9, and 10—through to the Eastside Debating Grand Finals this Friday. Ari Papas, Christy Godby and Ian Godby attended the Semi Finals last Friday. “I had the pleasure of watching our Year 9 team in action recently as they argued the affirmative side with confidence and clarity. The convener gave very positive feedback, highlighting the team’s strong line and particularly effective rebuttal. It was a proud moment.” – Ian Godby, Deputy Principal
These moments reflect what we value as a school – Opportunity, Community, Achievement. Well done to all involved, and good luck to our debaters this Friday!
RBSC Debating Teams
Public Schools Survey
Throughout Wednesday-Friday students will be given the opportunity to respond to a survey about their experiences at school. This survey includes wellbeing, transition, learning and engagement questions. This survey replaces the Tell Them from Me instrument. We encourage all students to take part and respond thoughtfully so we can use this information to reflect on how we can enhance our instruction and wellbeing supports.
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National Reconciliation Week at Rose Bay Secondary College
Rose Bay Secondary College began National Reconciliation Week with a Smoking Ceremony led by Eric Brown on Bidjigal and Gadigal land.
Eric shared a message of acceptance, caring for Country, and the importance of coming together as a community. The ceremony created a calm and respectful space for reflection and connection.
First Nations students, SRC representatives, and staff took part in the event, acknowledging the significance of the week and our shared role in reconciliation.
Throughout the week, a series of activities have been organised and led by our First Nations student captain, Ari.
We thank Eric for starting the week in such a meaningful way and for sharing his time and knowledge with our school community.
IEF News
This week, IEF 3 students continued to shine, demonstrating resilience and enthusiasm despite the challenging weather conditions.
In Geography, students successfully completed their research projects and PowerPoint presentations on their chosen Australian state or territory. They’ve now begun practising their public speaking skills in preparation for the upcoming IEF assembly. Their dedication and hard work have been truly impressive.
On Thursday, IEF 3 participated in the whole-school Careers Expo at RBSC. Students engaged meaningfully with various representatives, exploring a wide range of future pathways. There was particular interest in career opportunities with NSW National Parks, and several students showed curiosity about the fitness requirements for the police force, asking thoughtful and informed questions.
Well done to all students for their excellent effort and positive attitude this week!
Surf Life Saving Championships
Congratulations to Olly (Year 10) and Kelian (Year 11), volunteer patrol members of Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club, who recently achieved outstanding results in surf lifesaving competitions. As part of a team of four, they competed at the NSW State Championships at Freshwater Beach in early March, earning a silver medal that qualified them for the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships at Bilinga Beach on the Gold Coast where they won a bronze medal in the U17 Champion Patrol event—an incredible achievement under challenging conditions.
From the club: It's fantastic to see you and your teammates involved in lifesaving events and competition. To place in the top three at the Aussies is something you should be really proud of.
We are so proud of you and all that you and the team have accomplished. You are an inspiration to us all, and
we look forward to seeing what amazing things you will achieve in the future.
V-Fest is coming!
P&C Social Events
Careers News
* Please find the School Leavers Handbook here
* Please click here for the latest Careers Bulletin
* Find information on University Open Days here
* Year 10 subject selection guide
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.
Careers Expo
Last Thursday 22nd May, Year 10, 11 and 12 students participated in the RBSC 2025 Career Expo. Students had the opportunity to interest with 26 store holders including: a range of universities, TAFE NSW, RMS, Waverley Council. Qantas, Apprentice Connect Providers Australia, NSW Police, ADF, NSW Fire and Rescue and many more.
This was a fantastic event which students recognised as being valuable in supporting their post school decision making.
HSC and Careers Expo 2025
Held at Randwick racecourse this Thursday 29th, Friday 30th and Saturday 31st May, the HSC and Careers Expo is the largest careers event on the 2025 calendar. With over 80 store holders in attendance, including: universities, ADF, TAFE, employment, industry and private providers, the Careers Expo is the perfect opportunity to research post school options, in one convenient location.
Tickets are essential. To find out more and book, visit: https://www.hscandcareers.com.au/
*note - attendance at the Expo on Thursday or Friday will not be recongised as an 'explained absence' or school business. Students are encouraged to attend the Expo on Saturday, unless an early sign out or sign in is supported by study periods (Year 12 only).
Library News
This week is Reconciliation Week and with this in mind we have assembled a display of library books with themes based on First Nations' myths and legends and narratives with strong cultural content based on this rich heritage.One of the picture books featured in the photo above is "Finding Our Heart - a story about the Uluru Statement for young Australians". This was written by Thomas Mayor and beautifully illustrated by Blak Douglas. The blurb on the back of the book is "A book about understanding Australia's past, so we can have a shared future."This fits neatly into the theme of Reconciliation Week 2025 " Bridging Now to Next" which prompts Australians to look ahead and continue through truth-telling to push forward towards a more united and respectful nation, with past lessons as guidance.
This book display is at the entrance to the Judge Bob Bellear library and reminds all of our students of the importance of 'Bridging Now to Next".The display is adjacent to information about the valued link our school has with the Bellear family. It was named in honour of a couple who modelled values and achievements that are integral to our school community's culture - compassion, commitment, inclusiveness and success through hard work and discipline - making a difference and helping others. The understanding that education is the driving force behind the achievement of these values.
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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