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WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE 2024! 

Rosebay, get ready for World’s Greatest Shave 2024! Last year, students from all years signed up to shave and cut their hair to fund blood cancer research and support, raising over $11,000! This year, we’re hoping to raise even more with your help! 

On Monday the 8th of April, Week 11, the school will gather at break to watch and celebrate our students shaving and cutting their hair for charity! 
 
SIGN UP! 

https://forms.office.com/r/Zc4Si6ekgi 
This link will take you to the sign-up form for students and teachers who would like to join RBSC’s World’s Greatest Shave team. 

By signing up and joining the team, the donations you receive will be added to the school’s page, and you’ll have the opportunity to have your hair shaved or cut at school on our event day! (You can also shave or cut off-site and still contribute.)
This form won’t be open forever, and we can only fit in so many students, so sign up as soon as you can! 
 
DONATE!

https://secure.leukaemiafoundation.org.au/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=144845

Our initial goal this year is $10,000 – reaching this would be an incredible milestone! 

To donate to the foundation through the RBSC team page, visit this link!

Every donation counts, big and small.

School tours:  Tuesdays at 10am

 

Call 9301 0300 to book your spot as numbers are limited.

Meeting point: Reception on Hardy Street (tours run for approximately one hour)

Does your child dream of writing stories?

Or perhaps they want to build and develop gaming apps? Maybe they’d like to be digital artists and create illustrations for books, or are interested in the tech aspects of filmmaking. The only thing holding them back is their imagination!

In the latest issue of T4L Kids there are 9 digital challenges they can explore that will inspire their potential and could easily become a passion for life. The T4L team has curated an easy-to-follow guide for you to help engage kids in taking the steps required to build and create a range of digital projects.

About T4L Kids

This resource is structured with outlined missions that your kids can undertake to help with their learning and provides examples of how these tasks are implemented in real world in jobs that they could do themselves. It then provides you with information on which platforms and tools are required to make sure you have everything you need to get started.

The magazine offers examples from experts in their digital fields, who share their stories on how they got started and what inspires them to keep doing what they do.

There’s something in here for everyone (and for any device)!

Find out more and read the issue today. 

For 175 years NSW public schools have prepared the children of today to succeed and build better communities for tomorrow. 

Across almost every industry you will see our alumni leading the way, from Reserve Bank governors to High Court judges, experts in health, education, construction and international film and sports stars.

Why are public schools the best choice?

Our public schools offer a comprehensive, tuition-free education that lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning and success. Our students consistently feature as the most successful performers in the NSW HSC and we perform above the national average in NAPLAN results.

In fact, over 50 of our students achieved top positions in the state for their HSC subjects in 2023, a testament to the quality of our education. 

With more than 140,000 dedicated staff across 2,200 schools in the state – which includes teachers recognised as some of the best in Australia – our students can access cutting-edge resources from expert teachers who help them thrive. 

Our students can also participate in specialty programs that include vocational education, dance, drama, music, visual arts, literature, debating and public speaking. 

We provide exciting opportunities to broaden our students’ horizons through language programs, cultural exchanges and international competitions. 

We celebrate our rich diversity, which supports our local communities and helps create well-rounded global citizens. 

The impact of public school excellence is evident across our schools, students, and alumni. From students representing Australia on international platforms to alumni revolutionising assistive technology.

Not to mention the wealth of Australian athletes the public school system has produced!

Choose your local public school

If you’re looking for a school with high-quality education and a proven track record of academic, sporting and cultural excellence, choose a NSW public school.  

To find the right school close to your home, use School Finder.

Take a glimpse of the magic that happens in our schools, each and every day to inspire our students to achieve highly.

Your child may qualify for HSC disability provisions. The provisions can assist students practically, especially when their disability might affect their exam performance. They can support students with learning, psychological or mental health, medical, physical, vision, or hearing needs. The provisions can include access to a reader or writer, extra time or rest breaks and braille papers and/or large-print papers, 

Please note that NESA determines a student’s provisions based on how their disability affects their exam performance. If you believe your child is eligible, reach out to their school. They will help you determine your child’s eligibility and provide advice on the evidence required by NESA. 

Key dates 

Year 10 students with permanent disability can apply for HSC provisions from Term 4.

For students in Years 11 and 12, applications close at the end of Term 1 in the year of their HSC exams.  

It is important to start the conversation about disability provisions with your school as early as possible. Visit our website to learn more about choosing HSC subjects and exam support.

 

The webinar will take an in-depth look at the year ahead in public education.

Parents and carers of NSW public school students are invited to attend a back-to-school webinar and question and answer session with Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car and NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar.

The webinar will be hosted by P&C Federation NSW President Yvonne Hilsz from 7-7.45pm on Thursday 8 February.

A key focus of the webinar is the new Plan for NSW Public Education, as well as some of the challenges schools and parents are facing.

“This is a great opportunity for parents and carers to find out what’s happening in public education in NSW in 2024,” Ms Hilsz said.

“It’s also a chance to have your questions answered by the Minister and the Secretary.”

Questions can be pre-submitted upon registering for the webinar.

Ms Hilsz said topics of discussion will include school funding reforms, inclusive learning environments, equitable outcomes, parents as partners in the learning journey, and the value of explicit instruction.

“We encourage you to promote the webinar to other parents and carers, as well as through your local school communities,” she said.

To register for the webinar, visit the P&C Federation NSW website

We know that every school day matters for our learners. Thanks to families like yours, we improved school attendance across the state from 85.2% to 88.1% in 2023.

To further improve school attendance this year, we’re providing families with additional resources and support.

Why does attendance matter? Let’s do the maths…

Did you know that if your child misses one day a fortnight, that’s 40 days of school, 4 weeks of lessons, and over one year lost over their school life? Missing a day here or there may not seem like much, but absences add up and can impact your child’s learning more than you think. 

Be it Mondays, Fridays, school carnivals or sporting days, every day matters when it comes to your child’s learning. Parents should reconsider going on holidays or taking casual days off during the school term.

While school is a place to learn, it’s not just about maths and science. It’s also about providing students structure, building confidence, developing good habits and creating healthy emotional bonds. It’s about the in-jokes, confiding in friends and grabbing the best handball spot on the playground.  

When your child misses school, they miss out on these key social moments. 

Need help with attendance? 

We understand that there are many reasons why a student might not attend school. It’s important to talk to your child’s school about the reason for their absence.

Schools can support families and students with attendance matters. For more attendance advice, resources and support, check out Every day matters.