Newsletter Term 4 Week 6

Principal announcement

Last Friday the Dr Paul Owens, Director, Educational Leadership, Bondi Network announced the appointment of Ms Cathy Archer to the position of Principal of Rose Bay Secondary College. Ms Archer wishes to thank all the school community for the messages of support and goodwill she has received. If you did not receive the email communication about the Principal appointment, please contact our office.

Executive Report

This week, we held our annual Sports Celebration Assembly, recognising the outstanding achievements of our students in sport throughout the year. The assembly celebrated the dedication and effort of our age champions from each of our school carnivals, showcasing the spirit of determination and fair play that defines our school community. Additionally, we acknowledged the efforts of students and staff who participated in the Premier’s Sporting Challenge, highlighting our commitment to promoting active and healthy lifestyles.

 Congratulations to all participants and award recipients!

We also host the Year Group Celebration Assemblies, where we celebrated the diverse achievements of our students across various areas, including academics, extracurricular activities, and community contributions. These assemblies also featured performances by our talented student bands, adding a touch of creativity and entertainment to the celebrations.

As we approach the end of the term, students have also been busy completing a number of assessments. We encourage everyone to stay on top of their studies by setting aside regular time for revision, organising their notes, and practising self-care to ensure balance. Developing effective study habits now will help set students up for success.

Upcoming Events

We’re thrilled to share some exciting events happening soon:

• MADD Night (Music, Art, Dance, Drama) will showcase the exceptional talent of our creative arts students. 
• VFest is just around the corner—a student film festival organising by Miss Cave.

Let’s continue to celebrate our successes and support each other in achieving our best. We look forward to seeing everyone at these memorable events!

School Behaviour Management Plan

As part of the Department of Education's Behaviour policy , every Public School in NSW is required to have a School Behaviour Management Plan published and in the public domain at the start of 2025. Please find linked/attached our draft plan. Feedback can be given via the QR code and we welcome all suggestions. Please note that the uniform section will be updated by the start of Term 1. We have had a fantastic response to this focus and it has been wonderful to see the pride with which our students are consistently wearing our uniform. It has only been a very small number of students who have needed to be provided with uniform over this term. We thank parents for supporting this initiative. 

Parent Communication Platforms

Please see important information below regarding the Sentral and Schoolbytes Apps for parents.

IEF News

The IEF would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the P+C for generously funding a specialist dance teacher, Gabi Green, to work with our students in preparation for the annual talent quest. Under Gabi’s expert guidance, the students have been learning a dynamic routine to, Die with a Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Their dedication to mastering new skills and expressing their creativity through dance has been truly inspiring. The IEF team is excited to showcase their hard work and talent during this much-anticipated event. Thank you for making this opportunity possible!

Congratulations -Art Express

Eleni Andrews has been selected for Art Express. Her work will be shown at Hazlehurst Gallery next year. The College congratulates Eleni as only the most outstanding works in the state are selected.

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CAPA News

V-Fest 2024

RBSC Annual Chess Competition

Monthly Writing Competition

This is a 'once a month' international writing competition.

It can be fun and help develop writing skills. I particularly love that it is 'short and sweet' and happens every month.

53 Word Story

Email your 53-word story to 53wordstory@gmail.com by the 15th day of the month.The Prompt for November: Write a 53-word story about a mustache.  https://www.press53.com/53word-story-contest

Careers News

What to do if you get an SRS offer

If you're in Year 12 and you applied for undergraduate study through the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS), you may receive an offer in November Round 1 (8 November).

If you don't receive an SRS offer, don't worry: the main offer rounds for Year 12 students are December Round 2 (23 December) and January Round 1 (9 January), after ATARs are released. Your course preferences will be considered again in these offer rounds.

SRS offers can be unconditional or conditional.https://www.uac.edu.au/media-centre/news/srs-offers

Making confident career choices at results time - webinar for students and parents

Making confident career choices at results time | Tuesday 3 December 6:00pm (AEDT)

The end of the year can be an anxious time for senior secondary students as they take their final exams, wait for their results, and think about what the future holds. Some of you will celebrate, some will be disappointed, and many will feel uncertain about what it all means. Many of you will second-guess your decisions and wonder if you should change your plans and preferences.

Join us as myfuture's career development expert Dr Michael Healy shares some tips on how to make sense of your results and plan your next steps accordingly. He will talk about:

• How to make sense of what your results mean for you
• How to deal with second thoughts
• How to change your plans, if you really need to
• What kinds of options you have if you didn't achieve the results you hoped for
• Where to go for help if you need it.

These tips will help you to make good career decisions and approach the next chapter of your journey with confidence.

Register now for this free webinar event.

UNSW Parents Info Evening 2024: Navigating UAC and offers 

17 December 

Empower yourself to support your child on their journey to university. 

Through Parents Info Evening, you'll understand your teen's options and learn how to provide the support they need to navigate their decision. The livestream will cover: 

• Guiding your child through UAC preferences, the offer and admission process, and the support available to them 

• How your child can make the most of their uni experience 

• Live Q&A: get your questions answered and understand what other parents and caregivers are curious about 

https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/parents-info-evening-2024-navigating-uac-and-offers 

UNSW Info Day 

18 December 

Finalise your path to UNSW with confidence.  

Get personalised advice and insights before you finalise your UAC preferences at UNSW Info Day. With ATARs released at 9am and UAC's change of preferences deadline at midnight, this is your opportunity to get all your last minute questions answered. Explore your study options, tour our campus, and chat with academics and current students, so you can feel confident in your choice.  

Get a taste of life as a UNSW student: 

• Attend lectures on your area of interest 

• Explore UNSW on a campus tour 

• Chat with academics and current students in our advisory zones 

https://www.events.unsw.edu.au/event/unsw-info-day-2024 

TAFE NSW –Apprenticeships & Traineeships 

Here is a great quick summary all about apprenticeships, traineeships, school based apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship courses. It covers how long they take and who can apply for these opportunities. 

From Barangaroo to the Sydney Metro project, from WestConnex to new residential builds, New South Wales is a state in construction. We need apprentices. We need to build a strong pipeline of skilled tradespeople. 

The NSW Government recognises this and has now made it even easier for you to become (or employ) an apprentice. They’re investing over $285 million to fund the qualification fees for 100,000 new apprentices. So what are you waiting for? Become an apprentice today. 

https://www.tafensw.edu.au/study/types-courses/apprenticeships-traineeships 

Public Schools Funding - Joint school hall meeting of parents, teachers and principals

Apply to join the DOVES Council

Applications for the DOVES Minister’s Student Council are open for 2025. The Minister's Student Council, known as the Department of Student Voices in Education and Schools (DOVES), is an initiative of the NSW Government to ensure student voices are heard in developing education policy and addressing matters of concern to students.

In October 2020 a student steering committee was formed to help co-design the council. The result is DOVES a 27-member council representing students from all Operational Directorates across NSW, including Connected Communities, who advocate on behalf of their school communities.

Read more about the DOVES Council on the about page. 

https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/students/student-voices/minister-s-student-council/apply-to-be-involved

Library News

It’s a goodbye from me!

The Good vibes have been inspiring; but it’s time to say goodbye…

Thank you, to an awesome community, I have loved serving you.

CHEERS and huge library love to the new class of 2025 Year 12!!!

So again - PENS DOWN FOR HSC CLASS OF 2024

Congratulations to the HSC Class of 2024! This year’s HSC exam period is officially closed, after Geography students sat the final written exam Friday 8/11/2024. The HSC is a major milestone that marks the end of 13 years of schooling for 71,619 HSC students this year. An additional 8,547 students completed at least one HSC course this year.

I wish the HSC Class of 2024 all the best in whatever they choose to do next. HSC results will be available from 6am on Wednesday 18 December.

CHEERS and huge library love to the new class of 2025 Year 12!!!

So exciting.

Please enjoy the journey. It is a year to enjoy, understand that there are so many ways to get to ‘your destination’.

Make sure you take time to smell the roses as the year can be so sweet.

Speak to Gina Lockton before the end of the year to get some grand career advice.

Huge library love to all library lovers.

Love the Library! X

Signing off for now,

Ms Thomson

Year 7 Fast Track

Fast Track classes will have their last session next Tuesday 26th Nov. 

Fast track will NOT run in Weeks 8-10

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. 

BJE News

Waverley Council Events

Parenting Workshops

Ocean Lovers Festival Competition

Fish Tank Guidelines  

Fish Tank is a competition for high school students from years 7-12 to Inspire, Engage and Empower youth and give them a voice to help solve a problem impacting the ocean. 

We are fishing for the next generation of good ideas to help the ocean by giving a platform for students to share their innovative ideas that push the boundaries to positively impact ocean health and turn ripples of action into waves of change.  

Selected Finalist may have the opportunity to talk and answer questions live on stage or to share their Fish Tank idea and pitch at the Ocean Lovers Festival March 23rd, 2025. There may also be additional presentation opportunities. You will be notified via email if you are selected for these opportunities.  

The Winners will win a share in the $10,000 prize pool and the opportunity to be mentored to further develop their idea. 

Prize Money will be split into three categories:  

Senior Prize winner (Yr 10-12) - $5,000  

Junior Prize Winner (Yr 7-9) - $3,000  

People’s Choice Winner - $2,000  

Participating students will create and record a pitch for an eco-friendly idea that they would like to develop further. Themes include but are not limited to: 

• Science / Technology 

• Innovation 

• Activism /Movement /Awareness 

• Business  

• School initiative 
• • You will need to also send your 1 min video via  https://wetransfer.com (please note, this is additionally required, even though you have sent via email, this is a 2 x step process to your submission) Creative idea  

    Steps to Competition entry 

    1. Complete online registration form  
    1. Write your Vision Statement (using the criteria below, this will be used to support your video) 
    1. Create a captivating 1min video pitch  
    1. Create a 30 sec social reel 
    1. Read through our T&C’s 
    1. Signed Permission by a parent/guardian if not registered through a school 

    Timeline / Important Dates 

    Entries Open – 20th May 2024 

    Final Submission due – 20th December 2024 

    Selected finalist notified – 24th Feb 2025 

    Winners announced - at the Ocean Lovers Festival, Bondi Beach March 23rd 2025 

    Your Submission will include: 

    A Video Pitch 

    Create your 1-minute video pitch to captivate our judges and the public and sell your idea to help the ocean. Focus on your idea and how to best inform and engage us in your pitch. It is important to consider what you want your audience to Think, Feel and Do when watching your video.  

    Think of creating your 1- minute video like a preview trailer for a movie, we want to be excited and interested about your video, idea and concept. Be creative, engaging and theatrical, so we are hungry to know more. 

    Please note that your video may be selected to feature on the Ocean Lovers Festival social channels and other media channels at the discretion of the competition organisers.  

    Send your 1 min video pitch via email chanel@oceanloversfestival.com and https://wetransfer.com  

    (please note we require the video sent on both platforms) 

    Video Pitch Criteria  

    • Videos must focus on addressing and selling an idea that supports the ocean and will inspire positive change, with a clear call to action. 
    • Videos must be no longer than 1 minute, no larger than 500 Mb and must be filmed in horizontal (landscape) format. 
    • Video submissions can be created by one person, or as a team. 
    • All video content must be your own original work. 

    30 Second Social Media Reel 

    Create a 30 second Social Media reel that focuses on drawing in an audience, this video would be the prelude to your 1-minute video. Your aim is to get likes and followers.  

    You want people to be interested in your 30 sec social media reel. Draw them in by highlighting your captivating idea in a snapshot and aim for them to want to know more about your great idea for the ocean. Be fun, creative and capture your audience.  

    30 second video criteria 

    • Video must be filmed in portrait (dimensions 1080x1920) 
    • No longer than 30 second 
    • Minimum of 1080p resolution  

    Vision Statement 

    Include a Vision Statement of 500 – 1000 words outlining what your idea is and how it will address a problem impacting the ocean? You may include information about how you envision developing and marketing this idea and why you think it’s important to tackle this challenge. Remember that your Vison Statement will be supporting your video pitch idea. 

    Things to consider but not mandatory to include: 

    • Hook: Start with a captivating opening line or question to grab attention. 
    • Problem Statement: Clearly define the problem or pain point your idea addresses. 
    • Solution: Introduce your unique idea and how it solves the identified problem. 
    • Benefit: Highlight the key advantages and positive outcomes your solution offers. 

    Submission details 

    Send your 1 min Video Pitch, 30 sec Reel and Vision Statement together with any images to chanel@oceanloversfestival.com  and include in the subject line FISH TANK SUBMISSION ENTRY – ‘Your Fish Tank Entry Title’ before December 20th, 2024, with your:  

    • Name 
    • School 
    • Age 
    • Year 
    • Contact Number 
    • Contact Email 
    • Fish tank idea title 
    • Include 1min video pitch 
    • 30 sec media reel 
    • Include your vision statement - with Fish tank title  
    • Signed permission slip if not entering through your school 
    • Signed Terms and Conditions

  Click here for entry form or access via website. www.oceanloversfestival.com 

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.