Newsletter Term 1 Week 7

From the Senior Executive

This week, the senior executive was reminded of the important work that we do in the college in going beyond just focusing on academic achievements, as we work together as a community to foster in our students a sense of social responsibility and global awareness. Below is an email from a parent whose child finished Year 12 last year and has started his post education living at the university he is attending.   

The college and the university appear to be quite proactive and intensive in their attitudes to fairness, equity and diversity.  He has commented a few times on how well attuned and prepared he is thanks to the programs that were provided at RBSC and has contrasted his attitudes against those of the private school kids including those from the eastern suburbs.   Some of these other kids are now just learning about the stuff you guys covered in year 7 and 8! 

Parent of a Year 12 student 2022 

There was also this email that was sent to Miss Lockton by a Year 12 student from last year in response to an email Ms Lockton sent her this year.  

I don’t think you know me very well since I came to the school in the last few terms of Year 12 but thank you for your kind messages. I’m glad I ended up moving during my last year because I’ve had such a great experience with rose bay, everyone was so warm and welcoming and it makes me so happy that you still reach out to students after they’ve graduated. I wish I could’ve started earlier on at Rose Bay but I feel like I was a part of the year group, and I’m very close to my friends from Year 12. My little sister recently moved to Rose Bay after struggling at her old school like I did and she is already so comfortable and looking forward to each school day and I haven’t seen her this excited in years. Thank you so so much. It’s people like you that make the school so great and I really appreciate it.  

Year 12 student 2022 

Sometimes, as teachers, it is hard to quantify the work that we do, as we see the “end product” at year 12 Graduation Ceremonies and Year 12 Formals but we are very much aware that the work that has been done with our students stays with them forever. In this instance, we are proud to reflect that Rose Bay promotes positive attitudes to fairness, equity and diversity through fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students.  

Parents may be interested to know the Post School Career Destination Data from RBSC 2022 HSC Students.   

University - 47% with the most popular courses for 2023 being flexible first year Engineering & Health/Healing eg Nursing or Med Science. Three students are studying towards teaching.   

TAFE / Private Colleges - 26% It interesting to note that about 15% of these students are looking to pathway into university.  

Work/Apprenticeship/Traineeship - 21% 

Travel - 6% 

Worlds Greatest Shave

Shave for a Cure has become a significant event in our school calendar. Whilst we did not get to the $20,000 target, we have raised over $12,000 with donations still being collected. We acknowledge the outstanding efforts of all the students who fundraised for this event. The gym was abuzz as each student had their hair shaved and the school overwhelmingly voted for Ms Bright to dye her head in dual colour of blue and pink.

Year 8 GREAT AUSSIE BUSH CAMP

The first day of camp was a huge success! Our year 8’s arrived with big smiles and lots of energy, eager to start their adventure. They began the day with an orientation session to familiarize everyone with the camp rules and procedures.  Throughout the day, they enjoyed a variety of activities, including canoeing, a survivor challenge  and rock climbing. The highlight of the day was the evening challenge. The atmosphere is electric,  and they are looking forward to another exciting day tomorrow! Below are some photos of the camp thus far.

Year 7 P&C Social Event

Please book early to ensure a space at the year 7 social event as bookings will close March 24th. Book here

Open Night

Rose Bay  Secondary College will  be holding Open Night on March 21st -  please RSVP via this link

IEF News

The IEF travelled with their year 8 mainstream cohort to The Great Aussie Bush Camp in Morrisett. Wednesday and Thursday have offered up some wonderful opportunities and challenges, the High Ropes, Archery, canoeing, the dual flying Fox, and the survivor challenge. The students have enjoyed camp life, eating with their friends, the bunk bed cabins and the campfire circle. 

IEF at Camp

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Chess Club

Metropolitan Secondary Schools Competition

Parent/adult volunteer(s) are needed!

The NSW Junior Chess League’s Metropolitan Secondary Schools Competition is a team's competition for secondary schools in the Sydney Metropolitan area: Eastern Suburbs Division.

Matches are scheduled on a weekly home-and-away basis and are played on Fridays after school but may be played at other times by arrangement between the schools.

The competition, which is for teams of four players, is played in three separate Grades:

• Junior Grade (school years 7 and 8 only)

• Intermediate Grade (school years 9 and 10 only)

• Senior Grade (school years 11 and 12 only)

Each tournament is conducted as a round robin. The division winners proceed to knock-out finals to determine the region champions.

Teams are limited to four (4) players, but there is no limit for numbers of teams in each age group.

The competition begins in mid-May and registration is Now! So, we urgently need a parent/adult volunteer to supervise the students at home games and transport them to away games.

Please contact me ASAP on boaz.magal@det.nsw.edu.au

Debating Report

Congratulations to all our teams who competed in the Eastside and Premier’s Debating
Challenge events over the past week. It is a privilege to see debaters, both new and
accomplished, continue to improve with every debate in which they compete.
Today our Year 12 team were successful in their Premier’s Debating Challenge Round.
Competing against Northern Beaches Secondary College (Manly), RBSC were victorious in claiming
their second life to continue competing in the competition. Maya, Ben L, Finn O and Holly were
negative in debating the topic, “That all high school students should have to complete a vocational course in hospitality or trade”. Congratulations to the team who will now prepare for Round 3.
In Round 2 of the Eastside competition held last Friday, RBSC hosted its first home round
and came away with three wins against The Scots College on the topic, Education. Well done to all the teams and coaches!
Tonight we will debate against Cranbrook on their home ground on the topic of Economics.
Good luck to all the teams! 

Music Enemble Program

The MEP is parent-run and we liaise with the program director and help organise fundraising to support the MEP’s activities and ensure the program is adequately resourced, including the mid-year and end-of-year concerts. If you can spare an hour or so a week and are interested in any of the MEP committee roles or would like more information please contacts us at rbscpandc.mep@gmail.com.
The MEP will be holding a fundraising cake stall and sausage sizzle at school next Saturday 25 March, to coincide with the state election. There will also be MEP bands playing to entertain voters. We are asking for donations of cakes and biscuits that we can sell on the day as well as volunteers to help set up and run the stall between about 8am and 2pm. If you can spare an hour or so to help on the stall next Saturday please let us know by email at rbscpandc.mep@gmail.com. Please bring your donations for the cake stall to school on the day (we’ll be set up outside the hall). Come and get your democracy sausage at school next Saturday!

Fortnightly Star Awards

Students receive Star Awards for their positive behaviour, academic achievements, community involement, and contributions across a range of other areas that form part of each day at Rose Bay Secondary College. As a school community, we are committed to recognising the great number of Rose Bay students that achieve excellence on a daily basis. We would like to congratulate the following students on receiving a significant number of star awards this fortnight:

Transitioning to upgraded School Bytes finance system 21 march 2023

Eastern Suburbs High Schools Community Consultation

Careers

What is UCAT?

UCAT stands for University Clinical Aptitude Test. To enter most medical and dental schools in Australia, you will need to succeed in the UCAT. The UCAT is a two hour computer based test consisting of multiple -choice  questions and is divided into five separately timed subtests: Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitive Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning and Situational Judgement.

Key dates for UCAT

Registration and Booking opens 1st March 2023 and closes 17th May 2023.

Testing begins 3 July 2023.

For all information and to register please visit  www.ucat.edu.au

Library News

Harmony Week: Mon 20- 26 March 2023'Everyone Belongs' - Join us in the library next week to celebrate Harmony Week with a display of books highlighting the core values of inclusiveness, mutual respect for one another's cultures and religious diversity. Harmony Week promotes understanding, empathy and a sense of community for everyone who calls Australia their home.All books will be available to borrow.Harmony Day, Tuesday 21, also coincides with the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

V-Fest

The V-Fest poster Design Competition is now open and entries need to be given to Miss Cave (B Block staffroom) by Monday 27^th March. 

Change of Details

A reminder to all parents/carers to please update any change in details for students ie address, email, phone numbers. This ensures all correspondance from the school is going to the correct place and important information is not missed.

Uniform Shop

Please be aware that the new Senior polo shirt and new sports shorts will not be in stock until July / Term 3. Please note that the Uniform Shop is no longer accepting cash.

Homework Centre

The Homework Centre provides a quiet, secure environment where students can get help, support and guidance from specialist tutors with their research, homework and assignments after school. It takes place in the library. The tutors, all ex- RBSC students give current students the opportunity to ask questions and get assistance with all subjects. The Homework Centre runs on:

 Monday 3.30pm-5pm  

 Wednesday 3.30pm-5pm  

Every student is a member of the Homework Centre Teams page.  Information and notices regarding the Homework Centre will be posted on Teams.  We have two tutors each afternoon and four different tutors altogether. Please check the Homework TEAMS to see which days the tutors come so that you can receive the specialist help that you need. 

 If you have any questions, please contact either Ms. Sara Debono or Ms. Henrietta Hawke.  

Department of Education: Parent webinars and resources

The NSW Department of Education has a collection of webinars and resources from the eSafety Commissioner and their trusted partners to aid families in setting up good digital habits.

These webinars are aimed at supporting young people to have safe, positive experiences online as well as providing resources for young people living with a disability. To access these valuable resources please follow this link.

P&C News

RBSC P&C warmly welcomes all parents/carers and other members of our school community!
Join us at P&C meetings - hear about P&C and RBSC initiatives, get the latest updates from the RBSC staff executive, and have a say in how the P&C supports the College and spends P&C funds.

P&C meetings on-site at RBSC 7pm on 3rd & 8th Tuesday every term

All P&C meeting information can be found on the P&C G-drive
Thank you to all those parents/carers (past, present and future!) that generously give
their time and talent to assist P&C in supporting students and RBSC.
RBSC P&C run programs/subcommittees need you in 2023!
• P&C executive committee
• Music Ensemble Program (MEP) – extracurricular music program
• Sports - extracurricular netball, basketball & touch football
• Debating – extracurricular debating program
• Building and Grounds – improving RBSC physical environment
• Social – social events for parents/carers
• Alumni – bringing former RBSC students together
If you have a teen participating in these programs, please consider volunteering your
time and/or expertise to help out.
MUSIC ENSEMBLE PROGRAM, SPORT & DEBATING will not be able to
continue to operate in future without NEW parent/carers involvement.

How can I help?

Positions include Chair, Secretary & Treasurer but there is no limit to the number of people that can help. Debating support is required for the teacher co-ordinator.

There are lots of other opportunities to support RBSC P&C

P&C representation is requested for RBSC subcommittees including uniform, canteen and finance. P&C representatives are also required to assist with RBSC staff recruitment as part of the merit selection panel process.

How do I get involved with P&C?

If you would like to participate there are lots of opportunities. Please come along to a P&C meeting, you don't have to be a member to get started! Membership is open to parents, guardians and citizens from the College community by gold coin donation (please note that paying P&C voluntary levies via school fees is not the same as P&C membership).

To receive P&C news/information directly use the QR code to register your details. Please note RBSC does not give us your contact details due to privacy legislation
Contact RBSC P&C to express your interest in supporting RBSC to ensure we continue
to have robust parent/carer representation now and in the future: rbscpandc@gmail.com