Newsletter Term 2 Week 6

Executive Report

As we conclude week 6 of term two, it is evident that our students are fully immersed in their academic pursuits, with assignments to complete and tests to prepare for. This period can be both challenging and rewarding for our young learners, and your support as parents is invaluable during this time

.Support Strategies for Parents:

1. Establish a Structured Study Environment: Encourage your child to create a dedicated study space that is free from distractions. Ensure they have all the necessary materials and resources readily available. Setting a consistent study schedule can also help them manage their time effectively and reduce last-minute cramming.
   
2. Encourage Healthy Habits: Remind your child of the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle during busy periods. Encourage regular exercise, adequate sleep, and healthy eating habits. Physical activity can help reduce stress and improve concentration, while a nutritious diet fuels their brain for optimal performance.
3. Addressing Test Anxiety: Test anxiety is a common issue among students, but there are strategies to help them manage it effectively. Encourage your child to practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or visualisation exercises before exams. Additionally, remind them to focus on their preparation rather than worrying about the outcome. Encouraging a positive mindset and emphasising that mistakes are part of the learning process can also help alleviate test anxiety.

Battle of the Bands
The last two weeks has also seen our talented musicians participate in the Battle of the Bands during break times on Wednesday. Their talents literally reverberated through the school as they performed songs and instrumental pieces across a range of genres and eras. The standard has been extremely high and is very much appreciated by the students and staff.

Upcoming Events:

• Year 7 Parent Teacher Night: We invite all Year 7 parents to join us for our upcoming Parent Teacher Night on June 18th, 2024, from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with your child's teachers and gain valuable insights into their progress and academic development. Bookings will open on June 11th, 2024, at 9:00 am.
  
• Year 8 and Year 10 Subject Selection Afternoon/Evening: We extend our gratitude to parents who have already registered their attendance for the Year 8 and Year 10 Subject Selection session on Tuesday 25th June. If you have not yet registered, please click on the link to secure your spot: Subject Selection Information Session

IEF News

IEF 3 Trip to Cockatoo Island by Aiden Hodgkinson  On Friday 24th June, IEF 3 went on a trip to Cockatoo Island as part of the Community Access Programme. Located in the heart of Sydney Harbour, the island was originally a site to a convict gaol from 1839 to 1869 and a major shipbuilding and repair facility from 1857 to 1991. Additionally, between 1871 and 1911, the island hosted educational institutions for boys and girls. These included an industrial training school for girls, a reformatory for young women and a nautical school for boys. 

 We explored the island and had a look at where the prisoners were held. We experienced the small, tight space where prisoners were sent for solitary confinement. We looked at the buildings where ships were constructed and built and tasted some juicy burgers and chips from the café. 

Selective High School applications 2025 - Years 8 to 10

Applications for Years 8 to 10 2025 Selective High Schools open on 21 June 2024 and close on 26 July 2024. 

For further information please visit:

https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/selective-high-schools-and-opportunity-classes/years-8-to-12 

(The link for the Application forms will be live on 21 June 2024).Applications forms can also be picked up from the school office from 21 June 2024.

Yrs 10,11 &12 Parents and Carers Social

COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER

Dear Rose Bay Secondary College Community,
I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new Community Liaison Officer, Nadia Kaye. It is a privilege to be part of such a vibrant and inclusive school community.

You might be wondering, what exactly does a Community Liaison Officer do? Well, in essence, I am here to be a bridge between the school, parents, and the wider community, all with the ultimate
goal of enhancing the well-being, happiness, and educational outcomes of our students.

My roots in the Eastern Suburbs run deep, having attended both Dover Heights and Vaucluse High Schools, now known as Rose Bay Secondary College. Over the years, I've been actively
involved in various community endeavours, from playing, coaching and managing local sports clubs to working at local gyms and teaching at a nearby public school.

With a background as a trained PDHPE teacher and extensive experience as the head of the P&C at Vaucluse Public School, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the importance of community engagement. In my previous role, I coordinated many events, facilitated communication between the school and the community, and supported parents and families through various challenges.

As an advocate for RBSC, I am here to support the staff, parents, and students alike. With a vested interest in the school, as my daughter is the third generation to attend, I approach this role not only with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm, but with kindness and compassion. I am deeply committed to ensuring that every member of our community feels valued and supported.

I really look forward to working closely with everyone to build upon
the wonderful community we have here at Rose Bay SecondaryCollege.

Nadia Kaye
Community Liaison Officer
Rose Bay Secondary College

CAPA News

Performance for Year 8

On Tuesday the 18th June 2024 Brainstorm Productions will be presenting their student wellbeing performance ‘Wired' for all year 8 students. The show follows the journey of two students who are struggling to manage their mental health, relationships and online experiences. When their worlds collide, the audience must help them find a different path.

The cost for this performance is $8.50 per student. Please complete payment via schoolbytes.

Wired is an interactive theatre experience that tackles some of the big issues affecting Australian students, including social isolation, anxiety, stress, depression, (cyber)bullying, online safety, school stress and pressure from social media. It addresses barriers to help-seeking and provides strategies for resilience, problem-solving, goal-setting and positive mental health.

‘Wired' is part of our student wellbeing curriculum and has been developed by education and mental health professionals. This engaging live show uses humour, audience participation, relatable characters and real student experiences to spark conversations and facilitate further learning in the classroom.

Brainstorm Productions is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected theatre in education companies, performing to over 260,000 students every year. They offer a range of programs to help schools nurture healthy and harmonious environments, addressing issues such as mental health, online safety, bullying and resilience. They are endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider and are listed as an evidence-based program on the Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu. Learn more about Brainstorm Productions by visiting their website (brainstormproductions.edu.au), or following them on Instagram (@brainstormproductions_), Facebook (@Brainstorm.Productions) or LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/brainstormproductions).

Sam Lewis Peace and Environment Awards.

Win a Grand Prize of $500 or other prizes from a $4000 pool by entering this year's Sam Lewis Peace and Environment Awards.

Competition Theme: What does peace look like in 2024?

FormatEntries may take many forms, including posters, poetry, short stories, performances or multimedia (Power Point/DVD/video). Also acceptable are entries that depict larger relevant projects that relate to the competition's theme, for example, special events, special performances and special days.

In general, essays should not exceed 1000 words. Performances and multimedia entries should be kept as brief as possible for judging purposes. All entries must address the criteria/theme

Entries close on Friday, August 9, 2024

 For more information please see Mr Magal in C Bl0ck

Library News

Dear RBSC Library Community,

It may not be such lovely weather outdoors atm, but the library is definitely ‘sunny’.

Thank you to all students using the library this week, congratulate yourselves on a great week. The behaviour in the library demonstrates that students are being considered, polite and purposeful. Thank you.

We are mid Term, as we enter the colder months enjoy the cosiness of the library. Come in and talk about your studies and possible study pathways, or find books that interest you, volunteer and get some great experience for your resume or just relax and read. Remember the Homework Club after school, Monday and Wednesday and Chess Club, on Wednesdays after school.

School of Languages

Under the Windows that overlook the Harbour, our School of Languages distance education students sit. It’s a silent area, but a beautiful space for our SOL students to study. Ms Lawson is Head of Languages at RBSC.

NSW School of Languages is a public specialist school, with speciality in teaching languages via distance education, located in Petersham. The school is operated by the New South Wales Department of Education. Go to the SOL website to access the career newsletter and to read about the benefits of studying languages.

If you have any enquiries, please see Ms Thomson at the library

The Lionel Bowen Young Writers Award Competition

Please grab a book and get involved! The Young Writers Award competition. Entires close August the 11th

This is a fantastic opportunity for poets and storytellers to showcase their talents. Whether you love to write stories or want to have a go at writing poetry, this is the opportunity for you.

Just do it! You might win.

Come to the library front desk for some help starting. We have a whole library of inspiration.

We believe that the magic of a good safe workspace will encourage best practice when it comes to library enquiry and study pathways.

To spark your creativity, we have set up a special Picture Book Display in the library. These books, rich with illustrations and captivating narratives, are perfect for stimulating your imagination.

A picture book can be a powerful stimulus for writing, whether in prose or rhyme (want to know the difference? Ask at the front desk in the library

Year 10,11and12 students.

An important part of being an effective student is being able to take notes. Cornell Note Taking is one way of managing note taking. Please see me at the desk if you need some help.

😊 look out for our two new conference areas.

Both are quiet areas atm. A place to contemplate and be snug.

However, moving forward we will be using the Conference Room for Monopoly and Chess Competitions as well as traditional study conference opportunities. Check this space.

Exciting news the RBSC Book Club is set, our next meeting is scheduled Friday, June 7th, then June 21st, at lunchtime (check the Daily Bulletin for details). We invite everyone interested to join us. Keep an eye out for updates on our Book Club TEAMS page. (Teams code- x250uos) Please see the library front desk for details.

Premiers Reading Challenge Calling all aspiring readers - the Premier's Reading Challenge is now underway, offering Year 7 and 9 students the perfect opportunity to read as though it is a competitive sport! You can find the 2024 Reading List online and start today.

Attention artists! The PRC is hosting a 2024 Guided Illustration Competition, open to all public schools in NSW;. Interested? Come to the library for more details.

New Novels.

We have 150 New Novels. Look for our DISPLAY, just inside the library front entrance

Calling all Year 11 and 12 Advanced Maths Students…

Are you interested in participating in a RBSC Integration Bee? Like a spelling Bee but regarding advanced maths

Please register your interest with Ms Thomson at the Library front desk.

Creating a Culture –

We are looking to serve our community of students and teachers in a vibrant interactive way. Please let us know how best we can serve you. Add to our Book Wish List Wall or come and speak to us at the desk.

Library Volunteers

We are still encouraging students who would like experience in ‘Display’ to join our growing number of volunteers. If you are interested in Window Display, Book Display, Wall display, then a career in Visual Merchandising, might be for you. TAFE has a Certificate in Visual Merchandising, ask at the library front desk; experience in the library can be a fabulous pathway; volunteering in the library is great to add to your resume. Please see the Library Front Desk if you would like to volunteer or if you need some help writing a Resume.

Enjoy your Library

Looking forward to assisting you, happy reading

Ms Thomson, From the Library Team x

BJE Lunch Club

Introduction to BJE

BJE empowers every Jewish child who attends a non-Jewish School with the opportunity to:
• Connect and develop Jewish friendship networks
• Learn through formal and informal experiences
• Engage with and actively contribute to Jewish life, Jewish community and broader society.

BJE’s vision is to provide our students with a clear sense of belonging and purpose, to reach their full potential and have a positive impact on the world around them. BJE’s Jewish Journey offers educational programs and                                                                  classes from Year K-12 including:

• Scripture (SRE)
• Enrichment Jewish Learning
• Hebrew
• Social activities
• Bar/Bat Mitzvah program
• Holocaust Studies
• Year 10/11 Israel program

If you would like your child to be part of the existing BJE programs or want to know more when they become available at RBSC please click on the link provided.

BJE @ Rose Bay Public School (jotform.com)

If you have any questions or queries, please contact: 9365 7900
info@bje.nsw.edu.au

ronnen@bje.nsw.edu.au

Thank you
Kind Regards
Nadia Kaye, Community Liaison Officer
Rose Bay Secondary College

Year 7 Fast Track is BACK!

Starting Week 2, Term 2 2024 at 8:00am-8:50am in B502

Fast Track Literacy and Numeracy classes are open to all students who wish to receive some extra help with literacy and numeracy skills and content. Fast Track is a foundation class that is highly structured and aligns with the current content being taught in Year 7 English and Maths classes. It is highly structured and aims to build the foundations of the skills and content being taught in classes currently. The Literacy class and Numeracy class will run at the same time. If you would prefer your child have both literacy and numeracy support then they can alternate between the classes every 2 weeks. Every 2 weeks equals a new learning cycle. This class is FREE and open to all Year 7 students.

Please email: tamarin.wood@det.nsw.edu.au if you would like your child to be enrolled in the program. 

Waverley Council events

Waverley Library is organising FREE dedicated study sessions tailored for Year 12 English and Maths students who are preparing for their Trial Exams.

HSC English Trials with Larry Grumley

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hsc-english-trials-with-larry-grumley-tickets-906582872777?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 

HSC Maths Trials with Harry Mavrolefteros

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hsc-maths-trials-with-harry-mavrolefteros-tickets-903663510887?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Waverley Council has two events coming up your families may be interested in. Would you be able to promote them in your newsletter please?

 National Tree Day

Join us for National Tree Day to restore coastal vegetation, nature craft and yoga.

Marks Park Tamarama

Sunday 16 June | 10am to 1pm

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/national-tree-day-at-marks-park

Whale Picnic

Join Dr Vanessa Pirotta, author of the Humpback Highway, and explore the amazing world of whales whilst enjoying some delicious nibbles and hopefully spotting some migrating whales. 

Marks Park Tamarama ,

Saturday 29 June | 10am to 11.30am

Book Here: https://events.humanitix.com/whale-picnic

Parenting Workshops

Why Choose Public Education?

For 175 years, NSW public schools have been at the heart of education, preparing today’s children to succeed and build better communities for tomorrow

NSW public schools offer high-quality, well-rounded education that provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success.

So for the best education money can't buy, choose Rose Bay Secondary College.