Newsletter Term 2 Week 3

From the Senior Executive

Uniform

The weather has definitely turned chilly this week and unfortunately, we are starting to see students not wearing their school uniforms. Wearing the school uniform is a badge of pride, creates an identity for our school and is an important part of being a school student. When students are in uniform, there is no competition about being dressed in the latest trend, making the focus on education and not on fashion. It also takes the stress out of what to put on each morning. 

Our school uniform is designed to be diverse and flexible enough to suit all students and after student and community consultation, we are awaiting the arrival of a seniors' blue polo shirt and female-fitting shorts. We have a range of warmer items that students are welcome to mix and match to suit their needs.

If you are experiencing any difficulties with acquiring the uniform, please speak to your Year Advisors.

The uniform shop is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8.30 - 2.30. Items can be purchased online at https://rosebay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/about-our-school/uniform.html

Partial Truancy

RBSC has recently updated our partial truancy policy. We know that excellent attendance in class is vital for students to maximise their potential and achieve results of which they can be proud. Research highlights a clear correlation between student attendance and the achievement of quality academic, socio-economic and health outcomes. 

It is important for teachers, parents and the RBSC community, due to the ongoing, unacceptable risk to their health and safety, learning, and/or wellbeing, to work together to support student attendance in all classes to maximise student learning outcomes. If a student is marked absent from a class parents /carers will receive an email alerting you of the truancy. If there is a valid reason for the absence, the student must discuss the absence with the teacher who, with professional judgement, can remove the truancy from the system.

Leadership Day

Our student leaders welcomed primary school leaders for our Leadership Day last Friday. We would like to share the feedback from Bellevue Hill Public School - Enjoy!

IEF News

Last Thursday the IEF enjoyed the Athletics Carnival at ES Marks Athletic Field. Everyone participated and the winners were definitely grinners.

My New Gallery

Last Wednesday, IEFM visited the local gallery in the Bondi Pavillion and immersed themselves in the richly tactile and colorful exhibition. This immersive exhibition by Rosie Deacon and Emily Crockford is Big, Big, Big! Part mermaid garden, part titanic shipwreck and part mermaid dance party, the exhibition offers an underwater experience only possible through a collaboration of two leading contemporary artists. Filled with bright colours, fabulous fashion, twisted textiles, hand-painted wallpaper, and music to make you boogie, Rainbow, Mermaid, Fireworks invites you to attend an underwater installation perfect for young gallery goers as well as those young at heart. Rainbow, Mermaid, Fireworks will live up to its name with an explosion of colour, sparkle, and joy.

Rosie Deacon is a leading Contemporary Artist who uses accessible materials and what may be described as ‘everyday junk’ to create artworks which blur the lines between contemporary art, craft and jewellery. Her solo and collaborative projects have been presented at the Sydney Opera House, Campbelltown Arts Centre, and Wollongong Art Gallery.

Emily Crockford has a long exhibition history and is well known for her public art commissions with Westpac Concord, City of Sydney Hoarding projects, Barangaroo and the University of Technology Sydney. Emily was a finalist in the 2020 and 2022 Archibald Prize. She has collaborated with a number of established designers including Corban & Blair and One Another.

YEAR 12 HSC - Important Dates

NESA has released the due dates for all major works, both practical and performance.
For all students completing major works, please take note of the date on the attached document. You must start setting weekly goals of completion to ensure you create a quality product.
Hard copies of this timetable are available outside Ms Buckley's door.

SPORTS NEWS

 Last Friday our Boys Knockout Tennis team played against Sydney Boys Technical College as part of the Stan Jones Trophy tournament. Despite some very hard fought and absorbing matches, we fell slightly short and thus do not advance to the next round. Nevertheless, I congratulate the boys on the their efforts. They played against students who play far more frequently in an established team. They represented our school proudly and showed exemplary sportsmanship throughout. Below from left to right: Mr Cook; Oliver; Jamie; Finn and Jack .

Bill turner under 15 boys soccer

The under 15 boys soccer took on Fort Street high school in the last 16 stage of the tournament. The boys have trained well and put in a lot effort prior to the game which showed in a dominant display winning 4-0 on the day. Impressive performances from Elliot Carson in goals and Edward Shand stood out on the day.

The boys are now through the quarter final where they take on an untested Moriah College for a chance to get through to the semi-final stage of the competition.

Rose Bay Secondary College (RBSC)  External Basketball Update Term 2

 Week 1 of Term 2 saw a return to basketball for the Rose Bay Secondary College (RBSC) external school teams. Eight school teams commenced the new junior season in the Easts Basketball League, and the RBSC Rebels continued to play in the City of Sydney Basketball Association season 1 Competition U18 Girls Div 2. Overall the school teams went 7 wins and 2 losses in all competitions which is a great accomplishment. Well done players!

Scores for the round are as follows:

 City of Sydney Basketball Association:

• RBSC Rebels 58 def Coogee Crystals 9

The RBSC Rebels have qualified for the U18 Girls Div 2 (2023-1) semi final versus the Sydney Girls High School Scholar Sportswomen. Good luck RBSC Rebels!

Belatedly, congratulations to the RBSC Raptors in winning the U14 Saturdays Grand Final win versus the Green Beans at the end of Term 1 – 2023 in the Easts Basketball League at the end of term 1.

Year 8 Technology

Year 8 USB lights.
Attached are some of the great work completed by year 8 Technology mandatory students finishing their rotation. Students got the opportunity to solder, drill, process and use the laser cutter in the project.

SRC News

2000's themed mufti

In honour of the foundation of Rose Bay Secondary College in 2003 (now 20 years old), the SRC are holding a 2000's themed mufti day, on the 25th of May, thursday of week 5. We will be having a costume contest, so dress in your best 2000's themed outfit. There will also be a bake sale, bands, a sausage sizzle, and potentially a 2000's themed trivia. We can't wait to see you all then, to celebrate the anniversary of our amazing school.

Year 6 Leadership Day

On Thursday, the SRC hosted 30 primary school captains, prefects and leaders from neighbouring schools to participate in a day of fun, teamwork and leadership. They participated in many activities including an opinionated discussion, conversation on the qualities of a leader, marshmallow and spaghetti tower building competitions, and a trivia to round off the day. The day was a wonderful experience for the future leaders of our school to be introduced to some of their potential peers, and learn about the qualities of a good leader.

Fortnightly Star Awards

P&C Yr 10/11/12 Parent/Carer Social Event

RBSC P&C would love to invite all Year 10/11/12 parents/carers to our Social Event on 15th June. This event allows parents/carers to make connections and form strong community bonds that will last throughout your teen’s high school experience. Bookings close 9^th June so be sure to book your tickets ASAP!

Bookings here

V-Fest winner

Congratulations to Toby in Year 11 for creating the winning poster in the V-Fest poster competition for 2023

Careers News

On the 18^th May RBSC is holding a Careers Day for Students across Years 10-12. There will be a range of tertiary providers, universities, business organisations and ex students coming in to share post school planning information for students. 

On the 1st-2nd-3^rd June there is the annual HSC and Careers Expo being held at Randwick Racecourse. This event has student seminars and over 400 presenters ready to help students and their families navigate post school planning  - for more information:

 https://www.hscandcareers.com.au/ 

 JobJump.com.au is an excellent career website. Students and their parents can access a whole range of career information and updates. When you first login, connect up to RBSC and use the password (rose). Examples of a couple of webinars below:

UNSW Year 10 Info Evenings: Subject Selection 

11 - 23 May 

Get advice and information that’s specially tailored for Year 10 students, that will help you navigate the HSC subject selection process, explain how UNSW admissions and scholarship applications work, and give you an insight into transitioning into university life so that you can get a head start on planning your future. 

https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/unsw-year-10-info-evenings-subject-selection 

YEAR 12  - University of Sydney - Entry schemes and admission pathways Webinar 

31 May 

There's more than one way to gain entry to your dream degree at the University of Sydney. Our entry schemes and pathways help you make the most of your ATAR by recognising your circumstances, special high school achievements and other abilities and activities. Join us to find out more. 

https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g_XgH6KIRAuFx36k3pJnHw 

Library News

Chat GPT and Artificial Intelligence

The information about the lecture on "Manage Chat GPT and Other Online AI Tools" was sent to our school from the Waverley Library. Any parents who are interested in attending are strongly urged to book directly with the library to hear more about artificial intelligence and its implications for schools and the workplace.

Much Ado About Shakespeare!

Our Shakespeare display in the library has prompted many conversations with students, staff and visiting parents. Did you know that in addition to being a teacher, Miss Kennedy is a professional actor? Soon after graduating from NIDA she was selected to perform with one of Australia’s most prestigious theatre companies, the Bell Shakespeare company. 

 After a sell-out season of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ (directed by John Bell himself and performed at the Sydney Opera House), Jody was invited to join an international tour in England where she and her cast members travelled to the home of William Shakespeare and performed to packed out theatres in Bath and Blackpool. 

 Although Miss Kennedy later performed in a host of further Australian TV and theatre productions, the Bell Shakespeare tour is still the fondest career memory for the Bondi-raised talent. 

RSBC Student Meets Author Anna Ciddor

It is incredibly rewarding to see students actively participating in pursuits both within and outside of school relating to their love of reading. The library team would like to thank Harper from Year 8 for sourcing a signed poster from Australian author and illustrator, Anna Ciddor for display in The Bob Bellear Memorial Library.  Anna Ciddor is a patron of Oz Kids, an organisation to promote and support children's literary and artistic talents and was a 2021 ambassador for Australia Reads. In 2021 she won the Nance Donkin Award for Children's Literature.

School Student Travel Information 2023

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.  

Thank you to the P&C for contributing funds allowing this valuable program to operate.

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.