Newsletter Term 2 Week 9

Executive Report

As we wrap up another term, we would like to take a moment to reflect on some fantastic initiatives and express our gratitude for the hard work and support from our community. 

BayFest Success! 

A heartfelt congratulations to our College Captains for their exceptional leadership in organising BayFest, a vibrant celebration filled with music, stalls, and community spirit. This initiative not only brought our school community together but also raised over $25,000—an incredible achievement! We extend our gratitude to Nadia Kaye, our Community Liaison Officer, and the Parents and Citizens (P&C) Association for their invaluable support in making this event a success. 

Informative ATAR Talk 

We would also like to thank Ms. Bowd and Ms. Godby for their efforts in organising an informative session with the University Admissions Centre regarding the ATAR process. A big thank you to all who braved the weather to attend this session; your commitment to our students’ futures is commendable. 

Primary Schools Music Immersion Day 

We also had a wonderful experience with our Primary Schools Music Immersion Day, where students from our local primary schools attended for a day filled with music working alongside our MEP Bands. A special thanks to Ms. Alonzo, Mr. Akele, Shaun, and Murray for their efforts in making this day a memorable one for our young musicians. 

Upcoming NAIDOC Assembly 

This Thursday, we are looking forward to our NAIDOC Assembly, which promises to be an enriching experience that celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  

School Spectacular Performances 

We are thrilled to announce that 15 of our talented students will be performing in the Secondary Combined Dance at the upcoming School Spectacular.  We are proud to support them as they showcase their talents. 

Positive Classroom Environment 

As we prepare for the release of Reports for Years 7-10 in the next few days, we are pleased to share that we have seen a significant improvement in our classroom environment. This term, 89% of our classrooms have received a positive score—reflecting our commitment to fostering calm and productive learning spaces for our students. 

Wishing You All a Happy and Safe Holiday! 

As we approach the holiday break, we want to wish everyone a joyful and restful time. Thank you for your hard work and dedication throughout this term. Let’s take this opportunity to recharge and return with renewed energy for the challenges and successes that lie ahead. 

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IEF News

A big congratulations to our IEF students Lachlan, Sasha, Javiero, and Harper who proudly represented the Inclusive Education Faculty at BayFest on Thursday night. The team ran the Op4Inclusion second-hand charity stall, which was a hit with students, parents and staff alike!

The stall raised an impressive $140, with all proceeds going directly back to the school to support much-needed audio equipment upgrades. This event was not only a great opportunity to raise funds but also to promote inclusion, teamwork, and community spirit.

Well done to our incredible students for their efforts and to everyone who came by to support the stall!

Selective High School Applications

Applications for Selective High Schools Years 8 to 10 2026 open on 18 June 2025 and close on 25 July 2025.   

For application forms and further information please visit: 

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

Application forms can also be picked up from the school office from 18 June 2025. 

There is no test for Years 8-10 for the Selective Stream. Your completed application and supporting documents can be submitted to Rose Bay Secondary College by email, mail or in person. 

Examples of supporting documents are: school reports, NAPLAN results, any high potential assessment reports, extracurricular or external activities such as music, debating, sporting or leadership roles. 

BayFest 2025

On June 26, Rose Bay Secondary College came alive as BayFest made its return and what a night it was! The college buzzed with energy as students, staff, families and the wider community gathered to enjoy an unforgettable evening of live performances, mouth-watering food and baked treats, and exciting activities for all ages. From start to finish, Bay Fest was a vibrant celebration of the creativity, talent, and spirit that make our school community so special.

 The idea to revive BayFest came from our Year 12 School Leaders who fondly remembered attending back in Year 6. For many, it was their first glimpse at the dynamic, welcoming community at Rose Bay Secondary College- a community they would one day lead. Their vision was to recreate that same spark, bringing together the school in a celebration that reflected the deep sense of connection and pride in RBSC.

Not only did the Leaders bring the school community together, but the event and silent auction also raised a significant amount of money to support new school infrastructure. With this, the Captains and SRC extend a huge thank you to the generosity and enthusiasm of everyone that got involved and helped make this achievement possible. 

Lastly, thank you to Ms Naydia Kaye, whose unwavering support and strong leadership helped guide the Captains to creating an event that will be remembered with pride and gratitude –leaving behind a legacy of true school spirit. 

CAPA MUSIC IMMERSION DAY!

On Monday 30th June from 9:30am to 3:00pm, we welcomed around 120 students, including Year 3–6 students from six local primary schools, who joined our RBSC Music students for a day of music-making. Led by Murray Jackson (MEP Director), supported by Mark Akele (Music Teacher), Nadia Kaye (Community Liaison Officer), Jennifer Brown (local primary school bands director) and Maria Alonzo (Head Teacher CAPA), students worked through three challenging pieces and wrapped up the day with an impressive performance in front of parents and primary school staff.

This was our second annual Music Immersion Day, and it was another fantastic opportunity to showcase the inclusive and vibrant culture of Rose Bay Secondary College. With a strong emphasis on creativity, collaboration, and artistic excellence, RBSC offers a wide range of opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds to find their place and thrive within our Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) faculty.

RBSC is proud to offer a comprehensive music program that spans across all stages of high school. Music is a mandatory subject in Year 8, followed by engaging elective options in Years 9 and 10. For senior students, we offer both Music 1, Music 2 and Music Extension as part of the HSC curriculum. These courses provide students with opportunities to build creativity, refine their artistic expression, and promote cognitive and emotional growth.

Our vibrant co-curricular music ensembles program (MEP) complements the formal music curriculum, giving students regular opportunities to practice, perform, and develop mastery in their craft. In addition to ensemble participation, students can also take part in the school musical—an exciting, large-scale performance experience that brings together talent from across the CAPA faculty, including music, drama, dance, and visual arts. These programs not only enrich students’ artistic development but also foster confidence, teamwork, and a deep love for the performing arts.

The feedback from the day was overwhelmingly positive - parents and teachers were impressed with the quality of the performance and how smoothly the event ran. Students clearly enjoyed the experience and loved collaborating with our RBSC musicians.

We are proud to be a school that celebrates the arts and provides a nurturing environment for all students to explore and grow. Thank you to everyone involved in making this special day such a success!

For any further information on any Creative & Performing Arts subjects, feel free to email Ms. Maria Alonzo - Head Teacher CAPA:  Maria.Alonzo2@det.nsw.edu.au

Year 11 Ukulele Projects!

Here you can see some of our Year 11 students putting the finishing touches on their ukulele projects. They've come up with some awesome designs and used a bunch of different woodworking techniques to bring them to life.

From shaping the bodies to sanding and polishing the final product, everyone has done a great job and put in a lot of effort. The results really speak for themselves!

Well done, Year 11 Industrial Technology Timber – fantastic work!

Bastille Day at RBSC

Bonjour! Bastille Day was an amazing experience for all the French students at Rose Bay Secondary College. We learnt the historical meaning behind Bastille Day and the significance of this French holiday. To celebrate we ventured up to the common room, to enjoy our creamy hot chocolates & crispy croissants. We thank Miss Ayscough & Miss Callinan for helping to run the day, and to Miss Davis for making the delicious hot chocolates and supplying the pastries. We got to enjoy our traditional French food while listening to French songs. Overall, the celebration of Bastille Day was spectacular, and we can't wait for next year. Au revoir!

Written by Ben & Greta (Students of 7Y)

Bonjour RBSC! Comment allez-vous aujourd’hui?

Last week, all students from years 7 to 12 studying French celebrated our very own, Bastille Day (French National Day)! We had so much fun learning about the background of Bastille Day in class and celebrating by eating fabulous French cuisine. We started the exciting day off with 2 educational videos about the background of Bastille Day. We learnt that Bastille Day is on the 14th of July in France, and how this monumental day commemorates the ‘end of the monarchy’ or in other words; the ‘storming of the Bastille’ which took place on the 14th of July 1789. This day marks the turning point in the French Revolution. We decided to celebrate Bastille Day early, in order to honour this day before the holidays. After learning all about Bastille Day, we went down to the kitchen to collect our delicious French treats! Before we got our treats we had to ask; “Je voudrais un croissant s’il vous plait,” which means, “I would like a croissant please.” For our delectable hot chocolate, we had to ask; “Je voudrais un chocolat chaud s’il vous plait,” which means, “I would like a hot chocolate please.” The croissants were purchased from the patisserie, ‘Taste Baguette’. They were fluffy, buttery, authentic, and very generous in size. They were scrumptious, and every student loved them! The hot chocolates were made from scratch by the wonderful Angela Davids. She used full cream milk, cocoa, and milk chocolate to make the hot chocolate exquisite! We all enjoyed our croissants and hot chocolates in the teachers’ common room, and we sat with our friends, listened to French music, and had a blast of a time. Overall, this was such an amazing, fun day and we cannot wait for next Bastille Day!

- Gabi Peles, 7Y

Bonjour!

On the 14th of June, all students at our school studying French from Years 7–12 had the opportunity to enjoy delicious traditional French delicacies in celebration of Bastille Day.

Although Bastille Day is officially celebrated on the 14th of July, we held our festivities early since that date falls during the school holidays. We indulged in authentic hot chocolate made from scratch by the lovely Angela Davids, paired with traditional fluffy and generously sized croissants purchased from Taste Baguette. To receive our treats, we were required to ask politely in French, making the experience both fun and educational. After collecting our delicious snacks, we gathered in the staff common room, where we enjoyed them to the soothing sounds of atmospheric French jazz music. As part of the celebration, we also learned about the historical significance of Bastille Day, how it's celebrated across France, and even learnt the French national anthem.

Merci et à bientôt!

By Felix Tilbrook 7Y

Sports News

RBSC Shines at the Eastern Suburbs Zone Athletics Carnival

On Thursday 26th June, Rose Bay Secondary College proudly competed at the Eastern Suburbs Zone Athletics Carnival, held at ES Marks Athletics Track in Kensington. 

We would like to congratulate all our students on their outstanding performances and positive representation of our school. It was fantastic to witness so many personal bests, victories and such strong sportsmanship and camaraderie.

 A standout moment was the energy and enthusiasm in the grandstand, with students cheering loudly for their peers during the 100m dash finals - true team spirit on full display. 

A huge thank you to the staff who supported the team and helped ensure the day ran smoothly: Ms Cara Mulley, Ms Hayley Strong, Ms Jessica Chapman, Mr John Flack and Ms Richella McMorrough-Enright. 

Congratulations to our students who have Qualified for Regionals:

GIRLS

• Olesia W (12yrs) – 2nd Discus
• Harriet H (13yrs) – 4th 100m, 1st 200m
• Elizabeth N (13yrs) – 1st High Jump
• Audrey P (13yrs) – 3rd Long Jump
• Leonie F (13yrs) – 1st Shot Put, 1st Discus, 1st Javelin
• Viva B T (14yrs) – 4th 100m
• Victoria B (14yrs) – 3rd 200m
• Immy T (14yrs) – 4th 200m
• Teiki C (14yrs) – 2nd 400m (12–14yrs), 2nd 800m
• Mia K (14yrs) – 3rd 800m
• Elena D J (14yrs) – 3rd High Jump
• Amelia R (14yrs) – 1st Shot Put
• Niki D (15yrs) – 1st 100m, 2nd 200m, 1st High Jump, 1st Long Jump, 3rd Shot Put, 1st Javelin
• Cora H (15yrs) – 4th 100m, 2nd Long Jump, 3rd Discus
• Layla K (15yrs) – 1st 800m, 3rd 1500m
• Maya K (15yrs) – 3rd High Jump
• Tilly T (16yrs) – 2nd 100m, 3rd 200m
• Georgia E (16yrs) – 4th 100m, 4th 200m
• Isobel C (16yrs) – 2nd 200m, 3rd Shot Put
• Zoe P (18yrs) – 1st 1500m

Girls 4x100m Relay Teams

• 14yrs – 2nd place – Teiki C, Jazz C, Viva B T, Victoria B
• 15yrs – 1st place – Niki D, Cora H, Maya K, Layla K
• 16yrs – 1st place – Isobel C, Georgia E, Tilly T, Isla H

A special mention is needed for our 13yrs team – Audrey P, Jessica O, Edie S, Saoirse B – who missed qualification by 0.01 seconds. 

BOYS

• Felix T (12yrs) – 3rd 100m, 3rd High Jump, 3rd Long Jump, 1st Discus, 2nd Javelin
• Nico A (12yrs) – 3rd 800m
• Diego E G (12yrs)  – 3rd Discus
• Toby P (13yrs) – 2nd 100m, 2nd 200m
• Oliver S (13yrs) – 2nd 800m
• Jacob F (14yrs) – 2nd 800m, 3rd 1500m
• Jamie S (14yrs) – 3rd Long Jump
• Sam M (14yrs) – 1st Shot Put, 1st Discus, 1st Javelin
• Arlo F (14yrs) – 3rd High Jump
• Ryker N (14yrs) – 2nd Javelin, 2nd Discus
• Patrick O (15yrs) – 3rd 100m
• Billy C (15yrs) – 2nd 800m
• Xavier S (15yrs) – 3rd High Jump, 3rd Javelin
• Jeremy S (15yrs) – 3rd Shot Put
• Kai P (15yrs) – 2nd Discus
• Tomas G R (16yrs) – 1st Shot Put, 1st Discus
• Hussein I (16yrs) – 3rd 400m
• Harry M (17yrs) – 3rd Discus

Boys 4x100m Relay Teams

• 12yrs – 3rd place – Felix T, Nico A, Thomas F, Diego E G
• 14yrs – 3rd place – Jamie S, Oliver D, Isaac S, Chris G

The full team put in a fantastic effort and we commend all our Athletes for their effort and team spirit: Adamrinjarni, Indi A-H, Eddy C, Evan C, Arthur D, Jan E, Johnnie F, Hugh G, Mika H-H, Maddox H, Asher H, Brianna I, Caitlin J, Aramis L, Theodore L M, Yohance L, Byron M, Zac M, Harry M, Jack M, Sean M, Jessica O, Flynn O, Luca P, Mila R, Nicholas S, Sunny S, Andrey S, Edie S, Isolde T, Toby T, Thien V, Elise W, Gulliver Y, Merrick Z.

Congratulations

Kevin P from Year 7 won gold on the 28th June at the 2025 Australian National Wrestling Championship with 4 impressive wins — and he did it in a weight class 7kgs heavier than his own! Huge congratulations!

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V-Fest is coming!

Careers News

* Please find the School Leavers Handbook here

* Please click  here  for the latest Careers Bulletin

* Find information on University Open Days here

* Year 10 subject selection guide 

Careers - Support for Parents

• Support Indicator Quiz - is your child thinking of pursuing an apprenticeship or traineeship and want to test your literacy and numeracy skills? Ask them to complete practice literary and numeracy tests here to find their strengths and areas for improvement
• Open Days 2025 - find all information about tertiary open days for 2025 here
• Work Experience Toolkit - download the electronic toolkit to read more about work experience and to support your child to find a host employer
• My Future - Parent Portal - access parent friendly career resources, including Career Bullseyes and creating a Career profile, to support career conversations around the home.

TVET (TAFE) Information Sessions - Year 11 & 12

Is your child in Year 10 or 11 and considering completing a TVET course during Year 11 and Year 12? Completing a TVET course through TAFE NSW is a fantastic opportunity to gain an AQF qualification while completing your HSC. 

TAFE NSW are hosting 4 TVET Information Evenings (online) over the next 2 months. These sessions will outline the opportunities, structure and range of TVET courses which may be offered across the 2026 TAFE year, and will support interested students and parents to greater understand the TVET structure and how this fits within the Stage 6 pattern of study. 

All interested Year 10 and 11 students & parents are encouraged to attend one of these evenings, as they are valuable in shaping an informed decision about Stage 6 study. 

For further information about the TVET courses which may be offered in 2026, please read the TVET 2026 Course Guide . Please note the full list of courses which will be offered at our local TAFE locations will not be finalised until July 28. 

Fast Track

Homework Centre

The Homework Centre runs every Monday and Wednesday in the library from 3:00pm to 4:40 PM. This is a great opportunity for students to receive extra support with homework and assessments, with tutors available to provide guidance across various subjects.

We encourage all students to take advantage of this valuable resource to stay on top of their studies in a supportive environment.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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