Newsletter Term 3 Week 5
- Positive Partnerships for Learning
- From the Senior Executive
- Department of Student Voices in Education and Schools (DOVES)
- IEF News
- NESA News - Study Guide
- Year 12 Trials
- 2023 HSC Written Exam Timetable
- YEAR 12 HSC - Important Dates
- 2023 Maths Olympiad - update
- Library News
- Uniform Policy
- School Tours Term 3
- P&C Magazine
- Rose Bay Secondary College Parents and Citizens Association (P&C)
- RBSC P&C Return and Earn
- Vaping Fact Sheet
- Cyberbullying App
- TAFE NSW Open Day
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
Week 6 is Book Week
We had the pleasure of launching book week today in the library with the unveiling of the Children’s
Council Book week titles. https://cbca.org.au/cbca-book-week
The library will be a buzz of activities this week. With focus books available and students cresting
“blind dates with a book” covers. This year’s theme is Read, Grow, Inspire. Reading is an essential skill
and gift for life so please talk to your child about what they are reading, read together - even with
your teens and share the books you are reading. Our staff will be sharing their favourite books or
current reads in Sentral and on TEAMS.
On Friday our student leaders will be celebrating Wear it Purple Day with a Purple themed dress up
and sausage sizzle.
Mobile Phone Ban in Term 4.
As we get closer to Term 4 a reminder to parents about the ban that will commence Day 1. This is
part of a government action announced this year. As of Day 1 Term 4, we will be working on a gate
to gate model. Once the student enter the college there are to be no phones or airpods out. These
items are to be away and turned off in bags until the students leave the College grounds.
If a student has a phone or airpods out in class, corridors or playground at any time these items will be
confiscated and kept for parent collection.
Our team has been in contact with all parents of students on health plans about alternatives to
phones in preparation for this change.
The School Day
Over the last year the College has been canvassing ideas and approaches to enhance the teaching
day and support student engagement and success. We are currently looking at moving to a five
period day.
We can also see the added advantage for parents of having a slightly earlier pickup time to facilitate
after school activities and appointments.
Department of Student Voices in Education and Schools (DOVES)
Doug, as the Vice-Chairperson of DOVES, presented to the new Minister for Education, Prue Car MP at NSW Parliament House on Wednesday, 9 August 2023, about the importance of forums between students to represent an accurate student voice to help the Department of Education and the Minister form public policy.
Doug’s two-year term with DOVES finishes at the end of this year.
IEF News
The IEF students access the Food Technology kitchen as part of their Design and Technology program. The Program aims to equip students with essential cooking skills, promote safety in the kitchen, and enhance their understanding of appliances, nutrition, and food storage. The students enjoy developing their practical culinary abilities while learning responsible and healthy food habits.
IEF - Where are they now?
Alexander was an IEF student and graduated in 2021, he is now in his 2nd year at Windgap and is participating in the SLES (School Leaver's Employment Service) program. Alexander chose to participate in their hospitality program called Tukkabox. Where he is learning all aspects of working in a hospitality industry. Alexander mainly works in the kitchen with other participants where they make the food for staff and other participants to purchase. They have even made special cookies for special functions. Alexander also participates in their day program where they go out to specific places for the day. He absolutely loves going to Windgap everyday and is thriving in his school life.
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.
Year 12 Trials
Year 12 Trials begin Tuesday 8th 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.
2023 Maths Olympiad - update
We are delighted to share some fantastic news with all of you. The 2023 Mathematics Olympiad, with participation from thousands of students worldwide, has concluded, and RBSC students have truly shone amidst the intense competition.
These students from RBSC also achieved outstanding results:
Selin: Elitist
Maya : Elitist
Liam :Elitist
Library News
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
P&C Magazine
We are proud to see Rose Bay Secondary College students featured in the latest issue!
Rose Bay Secondary College Parents and Citizens Association (P&C)
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
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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!
Vaping Fact Sheet
Cyberbullying App
Yoochooz is a mobile app for parents and kids to prevent cyberbullying and teach online safety.
TAFE NSW Open Day
Open Day Event details
- Saturday 26 August 2023
- From 10am-3pm
- TAFE NSW Ultimo Campus, Harris Street, Sydney
- Tours of teaching sections and campus available. Bilingual tours also available.
- Opportunity to speak directly with our industry-experienced teachers
- Practical demonstrations and interactive workshops available
- Live music and giveaways across the day
This is a great opportunity for Years 11 and 12 students to see what Ultimo campus and TAFE NSW has to showcase for post-school career course options.
- The QR codes on the posters lead to a registration site where students and their parents can pre-register and be kept up to date with information regarding the event.
- The registration site can also be reached via the link below https://tafenswevents.eventsair.com/ultimoopenday/ultimoregistrationform/Site/Register
- Walk-ins are also welcome, registration is not compulsory.
