Newsletter Term 3 Week 2

Positive Partnerships for Learning

The positive partnership between families and Rose Bay Secondary College underpins the high expectations and inclusive culture expected by our school community. We look forward to working together to provide the best possible outcomes for all students. In the same way as we treat nurses, doctors, front line workers, retail staff with dignity and respect, teachers and support staff also deserve the same behaviour. The Department of Education expects that all parents follow the guidelines and all communication is presented in a positive and constructive manner. The Department has a legal obligation to ensure our school is a safe place for both staff and students. This includes taking measures to ensure that the communication our staff receive is respectful and does not negatively impact on their wellbeing. We expect that communication at all times is:

•       Polite and respectful. 
•       Focusing on relevant facts and possible solutions. 
•      Providing our staff with the information that is needed to resolve the issue or current concern. 

 Thank you for following these simple guidelines to ensure a positive partnership between families and school.

From the Senior Executive

Year 12 are currently preparing for their HSC Trial Examinations in Week 4. Trial timetables have been published on their TEAMS website, emailed to students and parents/carers and published on the school website. It is important that students carefully read the timetable to ensure they are present and on time for all examinations. We encourage students to plan their time leading up to the examinations by making a study schedule, making sure they are sleeping and eating well and connecting with each other for studying assistance and support. It can be a stressful time for Year 12 and it is very important that they are taking care of themselves and each other.
Speaking of Year 12 students, Andrew has been interviewed for the Sydney Morning Herald as he is the youngest student in NSW to sit the HSC examination. Congratulations Andrew! You can read the whole story here.

Also, some of our senior students have been featured in the Sydney Morning Herald Study Guide. Thank you to all the senior students who are featured in the guide. This is a fantastic resource that is published every year and includes study strategies, quizzes and general HSC information.

NESA News - Study Guide

The HSC Study Guide is out now, packed with everything HSC students need to kick their exam goals!

Students can find exam advice from teachers and past students, learn how to nail their study routine, and test their knowledge with the ultimate HSC quiz! Look out for some familiar faces who share their expert advice across a range of HSC subjects.

There’s also plenty of practical information from our partner, ReachOut, on looking after mental health and wellbeing in the lead up to exams.

CHECK OUT THIS YEAR'S GUIDE

Mobile phone ban in high schools (term 4)

The new Mobile Phone Policy of the NSW Department of Education comes into effect day one next term. From the start of that day, mobile phones will essentially be banned in NSW public schools. Please read our draft policy and FAQS and feel free to email your feedback or suggestions to the school email with the title Draft Mobile Phone Policy Feedback.

Rose Bay Secondary College School Mobile Phone and Electronic Device Policy Term 4 2023

Following consultation with the school community in 2020 and 2022 adjustments have been made to the Rose Bay Secondary College Mobile Phone and Electronic Device Policy.

At Rose Bay Secondary College, while the increasing use and importance of mobile phones in our lives is recognised, processes have been well established over a long period of time to assist parents and caregivers to deliver messages to their children, which are of an urgent or important nature, without the need for students to have a mobile phone.

For parents who need to contact their child during class time, a call to the office is appropriate and always welcomed.  Messages are delivered to students in a prompt manner. In general, mobile phones are not necessary for communication to and from students during school hours and we ask that this is respected by all.

At times before and after school, however, mobile phones offer students and their parents many advantages in terms of ease of communication and a sense of personal safety.  For this reason, the school respects the need for students to carry mobile phones, provided students observe the following conditions and courtesies.

• Mobile phones and personal electronic devices are not to be used from the commencement of Roll Call until the end of Period 6. This includes making or receiving calls, sending or receiving text messages, taking photographs or videos, recording conversations, to listen to music or any other unauthorised
  
  
  • Mobile Phones/earbuds/Electronic communication devices will be switched off and placed in the student’s bag prior to the bell at the commencement of Roll Call - Period 6
    
    
  • Headphones need to be stored in student bags throughout the school day.
    
    
  • Smart watchers switched to airplane mode
    
    
• At times, teachers may instruct, or allow students to use mobile phones or electronic devices for specific educational purposes, such as recording an experiment, using music in a dance composition or using an app specific to a subject. At these times students may use their phones but only when instructed to by their teacher. Upon completion of the task teachers will instruct students to switch phones off and return to their bag.
  
  
• As with all valuable items, students are strongly discouraged from bringing mobile phones and electronic devices to school due to the potential for loss, theft or damage of the item. Rose Bay Secondary College cannot accept responsibility for the loss, theft or damage to such items, including mobile These items are brought to school at your own risk.
  
  
• Should a student have a mobile phone or electronic device at school, it must be turned off during lessons and other school activities. It must be kept securely in the student’s bag during lessons or other school activities. This will ensure that there is no disruption to the school’s learning
  
  
  
• Students must not have any material stored on their mobile phones or electronic devices which is offensive, harmful or illegal. It is an offence to possess images of illegal acts, such as fights, to have inappropriate images, to bully or intimidate others through the use of mobile phones (carriage service), or to record and upload images/video of people without their consent, on these devices. In such cases the school is required to confiscate mobile phones and refer the matter to
  
  
• Any student who brings a mobile phone or electronic device to school will be responsible for ensuring the above conditions and courtesies are observed. Incidents involving students failing to adhere to the Mobile Phone and Electronic Device Policy will result in consequences in accordance with the Rose Bay Secondary College Discipline

In summary:

• Students must:
  • Lock Phones/Electronic communication devices and ear buds/headphones in your bag prior to the bell at the commencement of Roll Call. Keep mobile phones and electronic devices in bags during lessons unless directed by the teacher to use
  • Switch off mobile phones prior to them being placed in your bag.
  • Switch smart watches to airplane mode.
  • Ensure mobile phones are used appropriately at all times
    
    
• Staff will:
  • Ensure the Mobile Phone and Electronic Device Policy is followed during the school day and at all school events
  • Follow the school’s discipline code should students choose not to adhere to the Mobile Phone and Electronic Device Policy

Frequently Asked Questions -

Senior Polo has arrived!

As part of the ongoing consultation with students and the community in our uniform a new senior polo was designed and has now arrived at the school. This polo will be available to Years 11 and 12 only and can be purchased at the uniform shop for $35 dollars. Student feedback so far is how comfortable they are and the design meets the “tick of approval”.

Year 12 Trials

Year 12 Trials begin Tuesday 8^th August. Please find the Trial Timetable on our school website

2023 HSC Written Exam Timetable

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.

IEF News

IEFM visited the Waverley Art Prize in the Bondi Pavillion gallery. The Waverley Art Prize celebrates excellence across the local arts community and greater Australian contemporary Visual Arts sector, it was established in 1986 and has a long-dedicated history as a painting and drawing prize, cultivating and supporting local artists with an illustrious alumnus of previous winners.Fresh with inspiration the students headed to the beach to find symbols of creativity and ways to express themselves artistically. Sebastian used the sand to create 3 sculptural towers and others searched for found objects and Pop art pieces.

Support for students with disability and their families

You and your child can access a free support service to help you navigate the education and broader service system and access support for your child. Find out more here

Uniform Policy

Core rules:

Maintain a neat appearance, including adhering to the requirements of the school's uniform or dress code policy. Rose Bay Secondary College is a "uniform" school and all students are expected to wear the correct school uniform. The Department of Education supports the waering of school uniforms by students and the upholding of high standards of dress by students and staff. A school uniform identifies students as belonging to Rose Bay secondary College. We expect students to wear the uniform with pride during school hours, while travelling to and from school, and when engaged in school activities out of school hours.

Students may wear any item from the Rose Bay Secondary College current uniform selections on any school day. Students will need to be in sports uniform for practical PE lessons and sports days.

Students may choose to mix and match from all items listed in the uniform shop and are expected to be in full Rose Bay Secondary College clothing everyday. 

Uniform shop Opening Hours

Tuesdays and Thursday 8:30am - 2:30pm     Contact : 9301 0349 rbsc@midford.com.au

You are welcome to puchase from the online shop at your convenience, orders are filled the next time the store opens. Download online instructions and use the code RBSC2003 to start an account.

School Tours Term 3

Rose Bay Secondary College is scheduling school tours for interested prospective parents/carers and child/ren.

Tours will be held on Tuesdays at 10am – beginning Tuesday 1 August until Tuesday 29 August 2023.

The tours will run for approx. 1 hour.  Tour numbers are limited, please contact the school on

9301 0300 to book

Online safety seminar

This seminar may be useful for Year 7 Parents

Cyberbullying App

Yoochooz is a mobile app for parents and kids to prevent cyberbullying and teach online safety.

P&C Meeting Tuesday 1 August 2023

Rose Bay Secondary College Parents and Citizens Association (P&C)

Whether you want to just be informed or you want to be actively involved, we welcome you!
Contact the P&C:  rbscpandc@gmail.com

The next P&C meeting is Tuesday 1 August at 7pm and will only be online (via Zoom) at the request of RBSC Exec staff as part of their winter strategy. All parents, carers and school community members are welcome. We especially look forward to welcoming those new to the school. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://nsweducation.zoom.us/j/67316896664?pwd=Z1l4ZGJFQWhjZ2FwQWpUQUhYWVdkZz09
 
Meeting ID: 673 1689 6664
Passcode: 701553

Membership of the P&C and voting rights is by gold coin donation which can be paid online or in person at the meeting. Please note, the P&C voluntary contribution paid with school fees is separate from the gold coin donation for P&C voting rights. In order to vote the P&C Federation requires you to be a financial member, this is achieved with a gold coin donation. The P&C voluntary contribution allows RBSC P&C to provide funding to many school programs and projects.

If paying by bank transfer, the bank details for a gold coin donation are:

Name: RBSC P&C  
BSB: 062238
Account: 10113005

Payments should note ‘P&C 2023 + name’ so membership can be verified.
Please also send an email address with bank receipt to rbscpandc@gmail.com. 
 
Please feel free to email us at:  rbscpandc@gmail.com
 
The agenda and meeting documents are available 7 days prior on the P&C Public Drive. 

Would you like to get involved with a P&C Subcommittee?

Music Ensemble Program (MEP) Subcommittee
Social Subcommittee
Building & Grounds Subcommittee
Sports Subcommittee
Alumni Subcommittee

The subcommittees meet at least once per term. You can express interest or contact subcommittees via email on:  rbscpandc@gmail.com

RBSC P&C Return and Earn

You can help us AND help the planet at the same time simply by recycling drink containers!

You can now donate your 10c refund(s) to ROSE BAY SECONDARY COLLEGE P&C from any Return and Earn machines located near you using the Return and Earn app.

Return & Earn will help RBSC P&C provide funding for facilities, events, equipment, activities and technology to enhance learning and other opportunities for students and the College community.

And it's easy as 1,2,3:

1- Download the Return and Earn app (available from your App store or Google Play store)

2- Look us up under the “Charities” menu and press "Set as payout"

3- Scan the app, return containers and press "TRANSFER" on the RVM screen when finished! 100% of the refunds will be transferred to our organisation.

Thanks for your support!

Library News

Library & Information Week

From 31 July to 6 August libraries around Australia will celebrate "Library & Information Week”. The theme for 2023 is "Where's the Source". Rose Bay Secondary College’s (RBSC’s) Library provides many Information Sources for students and parents alike. Did you know, RBSC subscribes to LearnPath, to help us set our students on the path to learning excellence? LearnPath is accessed through the Department Student Portal web-based learning, teaching and information and library management tool, Oliver. We use LearnPath to curate, categorise, and share information and resources to provide students with a direct pathway to success in the classroom and beyond.

As an example, the library team have recently compiled a list of resources on Shakespeare's King Lear within LearnPath.

RBSC also subscribes to ClickView - a leading video content resource for secondary schools and tertiary settings. Teachers and students have access to curriculum-aligned video content and teacher resources, plus contextual on-demand TV, own video library and interactive question layers for formative assessment. This Australian platform provides access to thousands of videos and educational resources for all subjects, in a safe and secure environment. ClickView-produced educational content is curriculum-aligned and designed to give Australian students a deeper understanding of topics and concepts.

ClickView is a fantastic resource for students to use at home to revise a topic, help with research projects, or to approach discussions and understanding around student wellbeing.