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This week 17 students from Year 9 – 11 visited the Intercontinental Hotel as part of ‘Sydney Hospitality Week’ to explore the range of careers and employment options available through the Hotel Industry in Australia and overseas.

Last Friday was the SRC organised school Halloween. It was a great success, raising $328.25 for flood relief.

Our SRC students spent the day completing workshops and working on initiatives for 2023.

Our Year 10 Geography students were enjoying outdoor learning opportunities whilst out sketching plant species around the RBSC Yarn Circle last Friday.

On Tuesday, Year 10 attended a talk delivered by mental health advocate, Nic Newling, and Headspace GP Leader, Dani.

Over the last two weeks, RBSC was proud to host the Courage to Care Classroom Program. Years 7 to 10 participated and should be congratulated on their respect and undivided attention to the program leaders and holocaust survivors.

The IEF break area has had a welcomed upgrade. Students can now eat, socialize, and relax on 3 new picnic style tables under generous market umbrellas. They are enjoying their inclusive space and are welcoming mainstream students to sit under the shade of their umbrellas too. 

Students are encouraged to apply now to join the Minister’s Student Council, known as DOVES.

Applications for 2023 are now open. DOVES (Department of Student Voices in Education and Schools) is the peak forum connecting NSW public school students to the Minister for Education, where students can contribute to positive change. 

Benefits 

Being on the DOVES Council allows students to have a voice and share their experiences and views on educational policies and programs. It also provides opportunities for leadership, networking and growth.

The Council is made up of 27 students representing schools from all of the educational directorates across NSW.

Applications

Applications are now open for students across NSW from years 5 – 9 to join the DOVES in 2023 for a two-year term.

Students need to submit an application form and video outlining why they’re interested in being part of DOVES and why they would be a great advocate for all students.

Applications close on 16 December 2022.

More information

Find out more about the DOVES Council and read application tips on the department’s website, in student voices.

The Term 4 Technology 4 Learning (T4L) online resources are now available and provide some great tech solutions for the classroom.  

T4L Kids magazine

T4L Kids magazine is a self-guided independent learning resource that aims to provide students with purposeful challenges to engage them in creating content and enhancing their problem-solving skills using technology. 

The latest issue of T4L Kids is all about the world of amazing animals. Meet our cover star, Matilda the therapy dog, and go behind the scenes for a day in her busy working life at a Sydney school. Catch up with Microlight Milly, a zoologist flying around Australia following migratory shorebirds at a bird’s-eye level. T4L also chats with deadly scientist Corey Tutt and follows the Tassie Devil trail with illustrator Max Hamilton.  

There are three exciting challenges for students who are keen to explore animals, raise awareness of an animal issue or boost their next animal project! These include creating a campaign for animals, designing a 3D animal habitat, and designing an animal infographic.  

About T4L

The Technology 4 Learning team operates out of the NSW Department of Education’s Information Technology Directorate (ITD) and creates engaging and informative online resources to enhance authentic learning experiences for all students. Find out more. 

No matter what you’ve got planned these summer holidays, add the magic of maths to your child’s summer break with our fun maths activities.

Whether you are exploring one of our many beautiful national parks, going for a swim, baking or creating a robot, enjoy exploring the wonder and amazement of maths everyday with your family.

All these activities will help your child expand and increase their skills and understanding in concepts like measurement, volume, time and puzzle solving.

Maths is all around us and by engaging with our maths activities, you can show that maths is fun and at the same time, continue your child’s learning journey this summer.

There are many great activities to create with the magic of maths such as:

• Sketching a portrait
• Giving directions with and without a map
• Playing car cricket
• Making paper planes

While your child is on holidays, use these entertaining activities so that they can have lots of fun while learning that maths is exciting and is part of everything we see and do.

So pack a bag, bring sunscreen, take plenty of water and visit our summer holidays mathematics activities.

#Mathstrainsbrains