Newsletter Term 4 Week 7

From the Senior Executive

Excellence in Art

We are so proud and excited for our four HSC students whose Visual Arts works will be displayed across four galleries as part of Art Express, the showcase of outstanding art works from the HSC. We want to acknowledge that this success comes from the sustained focus and consistent work of the students but also the support and enrichment of the art faculty over the six years of their study at Rose Bay Secondary College.

Enrichment through Co-Curricular activities

As the term progresses the College has been a hive of activity with many excursions and activities that extend and enrich our students understanding and social engagement. We thank the teachers who give extra time to planning, organising and running these events.

Five Period Day

We have received signoff for the five period day which will commence next year in 2024. Please see the proposed times below. These times have been arrived at from the survey results of staff, students and parents.

College Infrastructure improvement

A co-funded upgrade (P&C grant and College) of the Plaza and Canteen toilets will commence at the end of term with the planned completion date being by the start of the 2024 academic year. The Plaza toilet work may commence in week 9 to ensure it is completed by this date.

The Northern lift has been replaced and work will shortly be commencing on the southern lift.

Principal going back to class.

Ms Archer has been scheduling time to visit every class in the College. It has been a joy for her to be part of the engaging and quality teaching that occurs every day. In the last week Ms Archer has experienced tenses in discussing French eating times, print making and design, the passive voice of Orwell, Spartan society and Japanese culture. Year 7 has especially impressed her with their attention to quality in cooking their hamburgers.

ART EXPRESS - HSC SHOWCASE

Every year, Year 12 Visual Arts students toil over their Bodies of Work, imaging that maybe they could make it into the HSC Art Express Collection. This is an illustrious selection of Art Works, which have not only achieved extraordinary marks for the practical component of the Visual Arts course, but have then gone on to be chosen by the curators of the different galleries, to showcase the talent that is apparent in the Visual Arts.

The 2023 cohort from Rose Bay Secondary College has exceeded all expectations, and have not only had FOUR Nominations for Art Express, but all FOUR have then gone on to be selected for the Showcase.

A HUGE congratulations to the students selected, and to ALL the Visual Arts students in the 2023 group.

Here are the students and venues for the Showcase Season:

• Sienna     Journey of Colour Together    (Tamworth Regional Gallery)

• Zephyr     Do You See Me Now?        (Hazelhurst Arts Centre, Yarrila Arts and Museum, Coffs Harbour)

• Otis          Solace            (Ngununggula, Southern Highlands Regional Gallery )

• Luca         Charon's Venture       (Art Gallery of New South Wales - AGNSW, , Cowra Regional Art Gallery)

Details of exhibition venues and dates can be found on the ARTEXPRES website: http://artexpress.artsunit.nsw.edu.au. 

Visit the website in 2024 to see images of all selected ARTEXPRESS artworks.

CAPA News

As we approach the end of the year, the CAPA Faculty has been diligently working to present a variety of impressive showcases to the RBSC community. Additionally, we want to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of some dedicated individual students in the Arts.

We extend our best wishes to Nia (Dance) and Elliot (Music) as they prepare for their performances at the Schools Spectacular. The event will take place at Qudos Bank Arena on Friday, November 24, and Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Nia has also been chosen as one of eight students for a unique extension opportunity with the 2023 Aboriginal Dance Company. This year the Company will perform at the opening of the Department of Education’s Nanga Mai Awards at the Sydney Opera House. This is a remarkable opportunity for Nia, highlighting her dedication to Indigenous Dance.

Our school musical, Grease, is almost ready for its debut. If you haven't already, be sure to book your tickets at www.trybooking.com/CKQBG. The show dates are as follows:

· Tuesday, November 28th at 7 pm

· Wednesday, November 29th at 7 pm

· Thursday, November 30th at 7 pm

V-Fest, a student short film festival organized by Ms. Deb Cave, is quickly approaching its 25th year. We encourage the RBSC community to attend the screening at Chauvel Cinema, Paddington on Monday, December 4th at 6:00 pm to support our students and Ms. Cave.

Students from IEF, Elective Dance and Drama, the Dance Ensemble Program, and Grease recently enjoyed an outing to the musical Wicked at the Lyric Theatre on Wednesday, November 15th. We extend our gratitude to those who attended for their exemplary behaviour, which garnered positive feedback from members of the public

The Music Ensembles Program will showcase its talented students at the upcoming end-of-year concerts, open to all members of the RBSC community. Save the dates:

· Ensembles Concert: Wednesday, December 6th, 2023

· Rose Bay Rocks: Thursday, December 7th, 2023

We eagerly look forward to your presence at these events in the weeks ahead.

Kelly Vine, Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts

TAFE Animation Workshop

On Friday in weeks 5 and 6 a group of Year 10 and 12 students visted the TAFE animation studio. The students were really welcomed into TAFE by the animation department, were shown the degree course   studios and  listened to a former student talk about study/ post course opportunities. 

He showed them examples of his work including Lord of the Rings and Star Wars animated clips. They were very impressed- naturally! They also sampled use of the industry program MAYA to create a 3D animated image in a classroom setting . 

The students  were also taken to Flying Bark animation studios in Alexandria and given a tour, introduced to the creative team, had a chance to ask them some really great questions, watch some current animated Flying Bark show reels including Marvel movies and then finished off with a pizza!

Sarah  also won a Wacom digital drawing pad in the raffle they held for the students. 

The students were really engaged and inspired about the potential possibility of a creative career post school.

Year 12 Geography excursion

Year 12 Geography students attended a fieldwork excursion at Barangaroo on 17 November to explore the urban dynamics of urban consolidation and urban renewal. Our students participated in a range of fieldwork activities run by the Observatory Hill Environmental Education Centre. These focused on the social, economic, and environmental impacts of the various developments at the Barangaroo site. A quick walk through Millers Point and The Rocks further consolidated their understanding of the extensive urban changes occurring in Sydney currently. Our students were singled out by their fieldwork teacher as highly engaged and insightful, and they are to be congratulated for their efforts and behaviour on the day.

Mr Weavers 

CEO for a Day

We are pleased to announce that Year 11 student, Ben was selected to be ‘CEO for a Day’ with School Infrastructure NSW.  School Infrastructure is the division within the NSW Department of Education that designs, builds and maintains more than 2,200 schools and three facilities across the state.  

During the day, Ben worked with students from other public high schools to develop solutions to design challenges they’d like changed. The team were incredibly impressed by Ben’s active participation throughout the day and his insightful questions. 

Anthony Manning, Chief Executive of School Infrastructure, invites students to meet with members from the senior executive each year to learn about the work of the infrastructure industry and the many career opportunities.  This year 22 students from 17 high schools took part in CEO for a Day.   

Grease rehearsals!

Grease rehearsals have unfolded throughout the week, blending hard work with an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. The dedicated ensemble of cast members, crew, teachers, skilled lighting and sound operators, musicians, and admin staff have diligently collaborated to ensure readiness for the upcoming show in week 8.

A notable highlight occurred on Monday when the cast and band engaged in their inaugural "Sitzprobe" session under the guidance of our accomplished musical director, Matthew Reid. This intensive workshop saw the fusion of vocal performances and musical accompaniment, setting the stage for a harmonious production.

The momentum continued on Tuesday as the directors meticulously fine-tuned the lighting plot, introducing the school's new innovative moving lights to breathe life into the performance. Wednesday marked the shift to a comprehensive Tech run. This session aimed to familiarize the cast and crew with the intricacies of headset mics, lighting cues, props, and set changes.

As anticipation builds, Thursday and Friday are earmarked for the eagerly awaited Full Dress Rehearsals, serving as the final touchpoints before the curtains rise in week 8. We invite you to come and witness the culmination of the hard work and dedication that the entire production team has poured into this project. Support the arts and join us by securing multiple tickets to the show. Your presence will not only be a testament to our collective effort but also a celebration of the vibrant and dynamic world of "Grease" that awaits you.

SRC News

Grease Musical

Our talented students and dedicated staff have been working hard all year on a stunning production filled with extravagant dances, songs, and teen romances in the rockin’ 50s, all accompanied by a stellar live band comprised of RBSC musicians.

Opening Night is Tuesday the 28th of November, running until Thursday 30th. Tickets are available via the link below. Only $30 for adults and 25$ for students, open to all. Bring, friends bring family! We’ll see you all there.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1100560

Talent Show

Get hyped Rose Bay, because the end-of-year Talent Show is making a comeback! Don’t miss out on the fun by not coming to school on the last day!

You are cordially invited to attend
the screening and judging of entries for

V-FEST 2023

To be held at the

Chauvel Cinema
Corner Oxford Street and Oatley Road Paddington (underneath Paddington Town Hall)
on
Monday 4th December 2023

Proceedings start promptly at 6.30pm
Doors open at 5:45pm

V-Fest is an alcohol-free event
Refreshments available
Admission by gold coin
NO ticket required

And if you can’t make the LIVE screening …
V-Fest 2023 is also screening simultaneously on YouTube!

The Premiere is at 6:45pm, just as the LIVE screening begins.
You will still be able to vote for your favourite film in the People’s Choice Award, using the link in the YouTube description.

So please click on the link below and set those reminders!!!
https://youtu.be/xz89zYBBus8

Year 12: English HSC Student Event

The English Teachers Association are running an online event to support students in starting the HSC English course and specifically, the Common Module. This event is relevant to all 2 unit English courses and can be accessed anytime between now and December 15. If you or your child are interested, they can register using the link below.

Introducing the Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences

A wonderful way to motivate, inspire and energise your new HSC class.

• English for the 2024 HSC: what you need to know, where you need to go.
• Unpacking the Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences
• Insights to assessment including related texts, multi-modal tips
• Unpacking the Common Module for EAL/D
• 14 presentations on Common Module Prescribed Texts
• EAL/D texts
• Downloadable notes
• Students who have registered can have access through their own email address

Library News

The Bob Bellear Memorial Library team have been busy covering a new batch of books soon to be unveiled! The new books will be put on display soon so students can start contemplating their summer holiday reading lists. This new collection will have something for everyone, with genres covering topics such as: Love & Romance, Teen Life, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Horror, Adventure, Fantasy, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Australian Stories, Mystery & Suspense, Supernatural, Humor, Animal Stories and ‘Choose Your Own Stories.’  

‘Choose Your Own Stories’ is a fun genre where the book’s protagonist faces two or three options the reader can select from so, they can arrive at different story endings. Books in the library have a system of coded book genre stickers on the spines so that students can see the book’s genre at a glance. There are also some beautiful new picture and non-fiction books to choose from. If students are interested in a particular genre, they can ask at the Help Desk so the library team can help track down a book of interest. 

It has been great to see the new Year 12 (Class of 2024) making the most of the library study spaces already this term. 

Remember Homework Club is open Mondays and Wednesdays 3-5pm each week in the library. All student ages are welcome. Tutors are on hand to help with any study-related questions and … there are biscuits! 

RBSC P&C

RBSC P&C Secondhand School Uniforms Buy, Sell & Swap

The P&C has a Facebook group for Rose Bay Secondary College families to buy, sell or giveaway secondhand uniforms, textbooks, musical instruments, music books or school shoes.
Here's a link to the page on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/935017760501970

Please become a member and use the page to sell or give away your old uniform items, or buy secondhand items.

TO SELL: Post with details of the item you have for sale. It's a good idea to include a photo.When you sell something, please delete it from the group so the page stays up-to-date.

TO BUY: Contact a seller via Direct Message if they have an item listed that you would like to buy

OR:  Create a post with details of the item that you would like to buy. We ask that all items on the page are related to school, and in good reusable condition.

Thanks and please start buying & selling!