Newsletter Term 3 Week 7

Executive Report

Year 11 Exams

Our Year 11 students have been working diligently this week in preparation for their upcoming Yearly Examinations, which begin next week.

A reminder to all students to arrive at least 30 minutes before their first examination. In the case of illness or misadventure, please contact the school promptly. If your child can attend but feels unwell during the examination, they should inform the presiding officer or deputy principal, as they may still be eligible to apply for an illness/misadventure appeal.

We wish our Year 11 students the best of luck!

Year 12

The countdown begins with only three weeks of classes left for our Year 12 students! This week, the much-anticipated annual Teachers vs. Year 12 games kicked off, with intense competition across Netball, Futsal, and Volleyball. The excitement is palpable and has drawn large crowds to cheer on the teams. The teachers have so far dominated with wins in the first Futsal and Volleyball rounds as well as rounds 1 and 2 of Netball; however, they are not resting on their laurels in the remaining games and are prepared to counter a Year 12 comeback!

A reminder to parents and carers to secure their tickets for the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony on September 26th. Additionally, please complete the permission form and payment for the Year 12 Rewards Picnic on Tuesday, September 24th.

Twilight – Staff Professional Development

This Tuesday, all staff engaged in three hours of professional learning focused on HSC Strategy, Numeracy, and Wellbeing. Our expert teachers led these sessions, and faculties had dedicated time to collaborate on implementing high-leverage strategies such as notemaking and building knowledge across Stage 6 subjects. Strengthening our focus on these strategies aims to support more students in achieving excellence, particularly in moving into Band 5 and 6.

Antibullying Plan

Following our involvement in the Bullying No Way National Week of Action, we are continuing to enhance our approach to addressing allegations of bullying at RBSC. Our Wellbeing Team has developed clear response flows to manage incidents and ensure interventions are provided through our Care Continuum. (Stay tuned for images of these flows!)

SBAT success

The College congratulates Nia in Year 12 who has just completed her School based apprenticeship.

Service NSW Eastgardens and NSW Department of Customer Service awarded Nia an acknowledgement as the “First Graduate of the Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Traineeship Program”.

Nia’s success has granted approval to host another Trainee within the Eastgardens Service Centre.

During his speech, the Manager highlighted “Nia's calmness and gentle nature with clients as a stand out and she would have been offered an ongoing full-time role had she not been pursuing her love of dancing.”

She will also be receiving a letter of congratulations from the head of NSW Customer Service.

Sports News

Year 8 Gala Day

Gala day was a super fun experience, although we had to wake up early, it was definitely worth it. There were many options so many people got an opportunity to play a sport on this day, our team played netball although there was also oz tag and soccer. We found this day to be a great time and enjoyable by meeting new people but also having a fun time as a group. Thanks to our coach Isla we managed to compete in the semi-finals and secure our place as third. We would also like to say thank you to Mrs Flack for organizing such a fun event and we would definitely recommend this day for many people as this was such a great experience. 
By: Annie, Paige and Neve 

NETBALL Results

Team 1 -were undefeated - won the grand final - 1st place in the comp.
Team 2 -won the majority of their games and made the semi final - 3rd place in the comp.
Term 3 -the mixed team won half their games and showed lots of improvement throughout the day. 

Well done to all players who attended.

Good luck to the following 5 girls who are competing at the 2024 NSWCHSSA Athletics Carnival from Wednesday to Friday this week:

Niki D (Yr 8) - 14 Girls Long Jump - Thursday

Leonie F (Yr 7) - 12 Girls Discus - Thursday

Elizabeth N (Yr 7) - 12 Girls High Jump - Wednesday

Zoe P - 17+ Girls 1500m (Yr 11) - Friday

Amelia R (Yr 8) - 13 Girls Shot Put - Thursday

Invitation to Numeracy Essentials Parent Information Session

Dear Parents and Carers, 

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Numeracy Essentials Parent Information Session, a one-hour event designed to provide valuable insights into the importance of numeracy in everyday life. This session will help you gain a better understanding of what numeracy is and how you can effectively support your child’s development in this critical area. 

During the session, you will learn practical strategies for integrating problem-solving conversations at home, which will enhance your child's ability to tackle abstract problems and improve their overall numeracy skills. 

Details of the session: 

• Date: Tuesday 17th September 2024 

• Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

• Location: B Block Common Room, Rose Bay Secondary College 

Please note that spaces are limited to 30 parents to ensure an engaging and interactive experience. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. Following the session, we will email you additional resources to further support your child’s learning at home. 

To reserve your spot, please use the following Try Booking link:

https://www.trybooking.com/CVAFT 

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to enhance our students' numeracy skills. 

Warm regards, 

Kelly Vine 
Rose Bay Secondary College 

Careers News

Apply for undergraduate study

Applying is quick and easy.

Take a look at our short video guides for Year 12 students and post-school applicants. You can apply or log in between 7.30am and midnight (Sydney time) and we'll automatically log you out if you're inactive for 30 minutes.There is a non-refundable processing charge of $80.00 AUD. You can pay using Mastercard, Visa or PayPal. Your application is not complete until you have paid. Do not submit more than one application in each admissions year. Duplicate applications will be cancelled. Log back in to your application to update your contact details, qualifications or course preferences. Offers are made on specific dates throughout the year. There are application deadlines for each offer round.

https://www5.uac.edu.au/uacug/

View all UAC events on the key dates page.

A full listing of all Uni news and deadlines.

https://www.uac.edu.au/key-dates

UAC Webinar - Year 12 to uni: Upcoming deadlines and application strategies for success

11 SeptemberJoin us to learn the essential tips, tricks and critical deadlines for your UAC application for uni entry in 2025.Stream live on UAC's YouTube Channel.https://www.youtube.com/@UACDigital

Library News

ARE YOU IN YEAR 12?

WAVERLEY LIBRARY is hosting two special study nights just for year 12 students! They ‘ll provide the study space, food, drinks, library resources, security, parking and will be open until 11pm!

HSC LOCK INS

ENGLISH with Larry Grumley -Wednesday 2 October 6.30 -8pm

MATHS with Harry Mavrolefteros - Wednesday 9 October 6.30 – 9.30 pm

Study Pathways

Please let us know if you would like help with your studies.

For example, we can help with Shakespeare…

Let us know how best we can serve you and your study pathways. 

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.  

 Be Creative 

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.  

We are also looking to encourage: 

1. Cards, Uno, Board Game Fun; register re Monopoly and Chess Championships

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

Year 10, 11 and 12 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.

Another important aspect of schooling is mindfulness. Please join us Tuesday mornings (Senior study space) for some tips on meditation and managing stress.

The RBSC Book Club is set, our next meeting is Friday 13th, Break 2. 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.

Calling all Year 11 and 12 Advanced Maths Students…

The RBSC Integration Bee (Like a spelling Bee but regarding advanced maths).

Is happening! Week 10 of this term -please see the Daily Notices for details.

Library Volunteers

We will place a notice on TEAMs calling for volunteers. PLEASE LOOK TO YOUR TEAMS PAGE AND MAKE APPLICATION… OR COME IN AND SEE US AT THE FRONT DESK.

We are 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

# Come in and talk about your studies and possible study pathways, or simply find books that interest you; volunteer and get some great experience for your resume or just relax, read, study, colour, or play.

We serve our community of students and teachers in a vibrant interactive way. We encourage students and teachers to let us know how best we can serve. It’s a place for everyone. Our Library community is like a big box of chocolates, full of all sorts; it is a safe, working, vibrant and inclusive space; come in and enjoy.

Love the Library!

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. 

HSC Workshops

The State Library is offering a series of FREE workshops for HSC students in the lead up to exams. Held via Zoom, your students will be given some great tips for their exam preparation and can have their burning questions answered by our expert teachers.   These jam-packed days will be structured so that participants can drop in to sessions throughout the day, as suits their needs.   
Each session will be subject-based and offer tips from our expert teachers, Q&A time which is sure to help in the final weeks of study. 

 English -  (Standard, Advanced and Extension) Monday 30 September
History -  (Modern, Ancient and Extension) Tuesday 1 October
Society and Culture - Tuesday 1 October

Registrations are open now!

Students should register individually. We strongly encourage participants to submit questions for the expert teachers before the day through the registration process. This is the best way to ensure their questions are answered during the relevant sessions. There will also be opportunity to submit questions to our expert teachers on the day. 

HSC Study Nights at Waverley Library

Waverley Library is hosting a special study nights for year 12 students on 2 October and 9 October.

We’ll provide the study space, food, drinks, library resources, security, parking and will be open until 11pm! Just bring your study notes and your mates or come on your own and meet other HSC students from local schools.

Also, we will run 2 FREE lectures to help with some last-minute advice in preparation for their upcoming exams:

HSC Study Night @Waverley Library: English with Larry Grumley

Wed, 2 Oct 2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hsc-study-night-waverley-library-english-with-larry-grumley-tickets-950493520707?aff=ebdsoporgprofile 

HSC Lock in @Waverley Library: Maths with Harry Mavrolefteros

Wed, 9 Oct 2024 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hsc-lock-in-waverley-library-maths-with-harry-mavrolefteros-tickets-950457051627?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

On-line workshop for Supervising Drivers

Wednesday 11^th September at 6pm.

Hosted by Randwick City Council, and supported by Transport for NSW, the 90 minute online workshop offers practical advice on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers, and covers topics such as:

·         How to use the Learner Driver Log Book

·         Rules and regulations for leaner drivers and supervisors

·         Planning driving sessions

·         How to deal with difficulties that may arise during driving practise

·         The importance of giving your learner constructive feedback.

For more information and to book use the link www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/gls

BJE News

Waverley Council Events

1. Project Restore: Restoring Sydney Harbour Seascapes

Join researcher Dr. Paco Martinez-Baena and learn how Project Restore is changing the face of Sydney Harbour by enhancing and regenerating urban marine habitats through innovative practices.

Book here https://events.humanitix.com/project-restore-restoring-sydney-harbor-seascapes

1. Treasures of the Coast, guided walk with Bruce Thom

19 Sept 2.30 to 4.30

Join one of Australia’s leading coastal scientists, Professor Bruce Thom, as he uncovers the secrets of Waverley’s coast. Offered only twice a year, this walk is not to be missed.

Tx: https://events.humanitix.com/treasures-of-the-coast-guided-walk-with-bruce-thom

Image: Gergo Rugli

1. Bike Maintenance Workshop

Learn the skills you need to maintain your bike and keep you safe when cruising around or commuting to work or school

21 Sept 9.30am to 12.30pm

Tx: https://events.humanitix.com/bike-maintenance-workshop-jfgrs54u

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.