Newsletter Term 2 Week 7

Executive Report

With a busy week full of assessment tasks, Rose Bay Secondary College was able to take a moment to celebrate the achievements of students with a whole school assembly to end Week 7. The TAS faculty showcased their exemplary projects across all subject areas. We had an inspirational TED Talk shared by one of our students, Mielle, which provided a powerful insight into overcoming adversity and acknowledging the wonderful things our loved ones do daily. Maths acknowledged the hard work and dedication of our young mathematicians in Year 7, who have achieved outstanding results in their course.

Celebrating student achievement is something that is embedded within our school culture and occurs regularly. We look forward to our next celebration assembly where student success will be celebrated by Science and PDHPE.

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 are open.

· 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 Sydney Cricket Ground Tour 

On Friday 7th June, IEF 3 visited The Sydney Cricket Ground. The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is a sports stadium in Moore Park. It hosts cricket games, as well as Australian rules football. It is the home ground for the New South Wales Blues cricket team and the Sydney Swans of the Australian Football League.

Our amazing tour guide Stewart gave us an exciting tour of the stadium. We were very lucky to get the opportunity to watch the Sydney Swans team train in preparation for their game against Geelong. We watched them work on different plays and tactics and even got to hold one of their AFL balls. We visited the Cricket changing rooms and sat in the same chairs as some of the most famous Australian Cricketers like Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Tariq Khawaja, Mitchell March and Pat Cummins.

We then visited the AFL changing rooms, exploring the team meeting room and recovery facilities. Here we watched a short film about the history of sport in the SCG. We visited the media room in the newly built Noble and Bradman Stands where there was an amazing view of the whole stadium. We explored The SCG Museum and saw some of the iconic memorabilia donated by past and present players throughout the years like football boots and jerseys etc. We had an amazing day!

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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.

Model United Nations Assembly

On the 8th of June, 3 members from our school; Doug (Year 10) and Dante and Sarah (Year 11), were lucky enough to represent Rose Bay at the MUNA, or Model United Nations Assembly in NSW Parliament House. 

Rose Bay were lucky enough to be Zone Champions of the Rotary Debating Competition, and therefore were able to represent the Rose Bay Rotary Club at the event. Each of the schools were drawn a country, and were assigned the role of UN delegates of that country, with Rose Bay representing Japan. 

There were 3 major resolutions for debate, one about the prevention of an arms race in outer space (taken by Doug), one about Smuggling of Migrants (taken by Dante), and one about the preservation of Cultural Heritage (taken by Sarah), specifically regarding countries like the United Kingdom stealing artifacts and not returning them. 

This opportunity was amazing, and was a new format unlike previous Model UN competitions undertaken by Rose Bay. Different teams were marked based on their authenticity and accuracy to their countries opinions and diplomatic stance, as well as Matter, Manner and Method. While unlucky to not win any awards, the school and participating students are extremely thankful to the Rose Bay Rotary Club, as well as Ms Godby, Mr Papas and Kim Kench for their organisational work. The school was lucky enough to benefit from previous experiences in the Model UN competitions held at Cranbrook, which have been organized by Mr Weavers and Ms Callinan. 

Overall, the MUNA competition and Model UN has been a great opportunity for students of the Rose Bay Community to enhance their Public Speaking and Debating Skills on a great stage, and we look forward to competing to enter MUNA in future years.
By Doug 

Careers News

A group of students in Year 12 attended an incredible day at Ultimo TAFE in the Fashion School, exploring the range of courses available in Fashion, from Marketing, Branding and Styling to Design and Construction. TAFE boast a 98% industry employment rate for the Advanced Diploma of Fashion students (and the other 2% continue on to university to study a Bachelor of Fashion Design!)

It was a wonderful opportunity for students to get a working knowledge of the learning available at TAFE and the depth and breadth of skills they can learn there.It was great seeing and ex-student from RBSC on the day too, working towards his final assessment presentation.

Another 6 students undertook the first stage of certified Barista training this week at Black Market Training in Marrickville. Be sure to keep and eye out for these awesome new Baristas at a Coffee Shop near you...

Webinar:Navigating your post-school plans with confidence

This event is aimed at students who are either in year 12, or are intending to leave school.

Navigating your post-school plans with confidence

Wednesday 24 July, 5:00pm (AEST)

Presenter: Dr Michael Healy

School is such a big part of your life; you might have mixed feelings as you approach the end of it. You might be excited about your next steps. But it’s okay if you’re not sure about your post-school plans or feeling a bit anxious or overwhelmed about it all. 

In this webinar, you’ll hear about six simple ideas that will help you think about your future with confidence. Some of them might surprise you!

We’ll talk about: 

• Different kinds of post-school pathways. 
• Why it’s OK if you don’t know what you want to do.
• Why it’s OK to change your mind. 
• Why ATAR might not be as important as you think.
• How to research your options.
• Who to talk to for help.

If you can’t make it to the live webinar, register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording to watch later. 

Register now

Yrs 10,11 &12 Parents and Carers Social

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,

Again, thank you to all students using the library this week. The behaviour in the library has been wonderfully positive, demonstrating that RBSC students are continuing to be considered, polite and purposeful.

We are nearing the end of Term 2 now; the library is buzzing with activity. We are looking to serve our community of students and teachers in a vibrant interactive way. In this week's news I encourage students and teachers to let us know how best we can serve. It’s a place for everyone. Our Library is like a big box of chocolates, full of all sorts, a vibrant inclusive space, come in and enjoy.

Remember to add to our Book Wish List Wall, write a review, or talk about books with us at the desk.

We are also looking to encourage:

1. Board Game Fun, getting Monopoly and Chess Championships happening in our new conference spaces.

2.Colouring. Encouraging students to colour and illustrate, during the Breaks; using the white board tables to play 'Battleship' etc

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. If you are studying a language, you will be asked to sit in this space. 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 front desk.

The Lionel Bowen Young Writers Award Competition

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for poets and storytellers to showcase their talents.

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.

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.

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.

Graduation Gowns

After a lot of work we have organised the Graduation Gowns into their own space, next to the Hall.

Good Luck to all Year 12 students with their studies…your graduation gowns await you.

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Thank you to Ruben GA and students Naava and Suvd, Year 8

Exciting news the RBSC Book Club is set, our next meeting is scheduled 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. Our Book is from the series, Murder Most Unladylike. We are reading the first of the series – ‘Murder Most Unladylike’. Please start the novel and come along. A PDF is available.

Premiers Reading Challenge: the Premier's Reading Challenge is well and truly 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.

Colour and Relax: We have colouring in books and sheets to colour and coloured pencils to use. Ask at the desk.

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.

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.