Newsletter Term 3 Week 5

Executive Report

There is always a lot happening at Rose Bay,

Today, the 2026 College Captain Election videos are being presented to Year 11 students ahead of the upcoming College Captain elections. This initiative provides an excellent opportunity for students to engage with the candidates and make informed decisions.

Last night, the Dance Ensembles performed at the Junior Showcase, representing the school with pride. Their standout performances were an impressive display of talent and served as a fantastic introduction to dance at RBSC for prospective local primary school students. A heartfelt thank you goes to Chloe Woodward, who dedicated many hours to rehearsing and perfecting the choreography with the cast, creating a fun and inclusive program for students from Years 7 to 12.

Additionally, our 2026 Year 7 Year Advisers, Ms Leane and Miss McMorrough-Enright, are actively engaging with our future Year 7 students through informative visits. They are introducing students to a “day in the life” at Rose Bay Secondary College and have created an insightful walkthrough video, taking viewers on a tour from the Front Gate to the Oval. This initiative aims to help incoming students feel more comfortable and excited about starting their journey with us.

In academic news, many Year 12 students have successfully submitted their HSC Major Works across several subjects, including Society and Culture, English Extension 2, Science Extension, and Industrial Technology - Timber. Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, and Design and Technology submissions are still to come. The creativity and hard work demonstrated by these students are truly outstanding and commendable.

Many assessments are currently underway across Years 7 to 10, and Year 11 examinations are approaching in Week 8. We encourage all students to prepare effectively. Here are three tips for success:

· Plan and Organise: Create a timetable to manage your time and cover all subjects

· Stay Healthy: Get enough rest, eat well, and take regular breaks to maintain focus.

· Seek Support: Don’t hesitate to ask teachers or peers for help

We look forward to celebrating these achievements and continuing to support our students in their pursuits.

RBSC Socials

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IEF News

This term, IEF2 is running a Classroom Economy program. Students take on classroom jobs, earn play money for their efforts, and learn to save and spend responsibly. The program helps students understand the value of work, practise money skills, and develop responsibility through real-life experiences at school. Students can even choose to save their earnings towards a special class party!

Dance Showcase

A huge congratulations to our Dance Ensembles students who performed at Showcase at the Juniors last night. They represented the school with pride and their standout performances were a great way to showcase dance at RBSC to prospective local primary school students. 
A huge thank you to Chloe Woodward who has spent many hours rehearsing and perfecting the choreography with the cast and creating a fun, inclusive program for year 7 -12 students.

Sports News

On Friday August 15, the 15s Boys Basketball Team travelled to Engadine High School to play a highly anticipated game. After the long journey, the boys managed to pull out a win despite a slow start. Key baskets and plays from Winter Brown, Lucas Wang and Kai Pearce were of particular importance in securing the win. The final score was 44-29.

We are now waiting for the results of our next round opponent to continue our campaign.

V-Fest is coming!

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.

For information about TVET courses which may be offered in 2026, please read the TVET 2026 Course Guide 

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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