News and other stories about real people, places, and events in Rose Bay and nearby suburbs.
Public Education Week 2024 celebrates this year’s theme, ‘Proud to belong’. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our school staff and families who belong to our school community. #ProudToBelong #PublicEdWeek24
Join us in celebrating Rose Bay Secondary College and our achievements during Public Education Week. Let’s share our pride in our public schools. #ProudToBelong #PublicEdWeek24
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.
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)!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 Australian Government has introduced the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) to provide free internet access to eligible families. The SSBI provides internet access to up to 30,000 families with school-aged children who are currently unconnected. The free internet access will be provided until 31 December 2025.
Eligible families:
have a child living at home enrolled in K-12 at a NSW school
have not had an active National Broadband Network (NBN) internet service in the previous 14 days. Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility.
live in a premises that can access a standard NBN service
will undergo a suitability assessment conducted by the National Referral Centre (NRC).
The National Referral Centre (NRC) can help Australian families meeting the SSBI eligibility criteria connect the NBN to their homes.
The NRC is the first point of contact for families who nominate themselves for the SSBI. The NRC team will assess your family’s eligibility, including a check of your residential address and current financial situation.
If eligible, your family will be issued a voucher, which can be redeemed at any participating SSBI retail service provider. The NRC can contact your chosen SSBI internet provider and provide follow-up support.
The NRC can also answer questions and provide information regarding participating retail service providers. Centre staff can also provide follow-up support for anyone experiencing challenges redeeming the voucher.
For non-English speakers or those with accessibility challenges, the NRC provides translation services through Language Loop and their own bilingual staff. Additionally, their website features ReciteMe technology.
To contact the NRC and check your eligibility:
Call 1800 954 610 (Monday to Friday from 10 am-6 pm AEDT).
Visit the NRC website. Callback and webchat are available.
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.
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.
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.