Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College

On Friday we celebrated the outstanding work of the 2022 SRC Captains. They have led the highlights of the school year, including Valentine’s Day, Halloween, The World’s Greatest Shave and Battle of the Bands. These events enrich our school community and make lasting memories for all our students.

Last term year 11 participated in a cross roads program with the aim of developing and enhancing our knowledge regarding health issues, safety, and wellbeing amongst young people. On the first day, we travelled by bus to a go karting facility in Minto. We were divided into groups of 13 and sent to complete four separate activities relating to safe driving practice. A very popular activity amongst the group was the go karting in which we were able to race around a fast track in our own vehicle. Those on their L’s were keen to test their driving skills in a high-performance kart on the track. For the rest of the day we went into a purpose facility which enabled us to experience over steer in the car – also known as drifting. Most of us found it challenging and it created opportunities for many laughs. For the remainder of the day we worked on road safety – watching a useful car handling video with trivia questions at the end to test our knowledge. In the next station, we worked in small teams attempting to build plastic cup pyramids, and draw a picture by holding a pen attached to 5 separate pieces of string. This encouraged us to communicate, co-operate and use problem solving skills to successfully complete the activity. The final station consisted of fundamental car maintenance – where some of us were put to the test of changing a tyre and identifying certain car parts. Overall there was an opportunity for bonding, team work, leadership and the chance to take away skills/ develop a better understanding of safe driving and car maintenance.

The second day was hosted primarily by the PDHPE department at school and centred on lifestyle risks for adolescence and how to manage real life situations that teenagers are confronted with. We engaged in a number of interactive activities surrounding the topics of drug use, mental health, sexual education and nutrition which tested our knowledge and skills. The program was relevant to our teenage context as it broadened our understanding of how to respond to complex situations at parties, how to keep ourselves mentally and physically healthy, and it offered the opportunity to develop lifelong healthy habits. At the end of the day, we were treated with a delicious barbecue provided by the teachers.

In turn, the first day off site provided a lot of excitement and group interaction followed by the second day which provided important and timely information for year 11. Our year group were able to take away relevant safe driving skills and knowledge, and enhance our general understanding of health and safe practices for everyday life through activities taught in a collaborative and engaging manner. 

Ashley

The uniform shop will be closed on the public holiday for the Queen on 22 September, meaning the last trading day for the term is Tuesday 20 September.

We were delighted to hear from Kids Giving Back about Benjamin who joined a team of 55 Kids Giving Back volunteers who cooked, packaged and delivered over 450 warm, nutritious meals to local shelters and individuals in need yesterday. 

Benjamin took part in their Community Cook4Good Program and is commended for giving up time to help others. Additional photos are on their facebook page  and more info about the program is available on the Kids Giving Back website.

Last Friday a new wall design was installed in the undercover seating area in the plaza. A picturesque scene of the beautiful Bondi Beach.

Last week the students of Rose Bay were packed into the Gym for the Annual SRC assembly. There, many students finally got to meet the new principal and deputy principal. The new school principal, Ms Bright originates from the inner west and has made her way eastward, eventually arriving here on the coast. She imparted upon the students her guide to success which involved a lot of smiling and kindness. To continue on that bright theme the school band performed “Walking on Sunshine”, complete with a swaying quartet of singers, the tonic notes of the saxophone and the somehow pre-organised humming that resonated from the Yr7’s on the Mezzanine.

Each term, T4L provides online resources that have some great tech solutions for the classroom.  

T4L Kids

T4L Kids magazine is a self-guided independent learning resource created by teachers for students, for class or home. The aim is to provide students with purposeful challenges that engage them in creating content and enhance their problem-solving skills using technology.  

In the latest issue students are invited to take the challenge to design, then develop an app for a real-life client, like Transport for NSW. With a guided video brief from their potential client, students will prototype a transport app and take it further by developing it into a real-life app. 

More advanced students can code their apps and bring them to life. This challenge comes with guided student resources around app design, inclusive design and tools for coding. They’ll have everything they need to get started on their app adventure. 

This app design challenge offers a real-world problem and asks students to find a real-world solution and supports design thinking and computational thinking skills.  

 T4L Magazine (for teachers)

T4L Magazine is designed for use in the classroom and staffroom and provides an easy snapshot of tech solutions with links to boost digital knowledge. The new issue of the magazine will be released in Week 7 of Term 3. The Term 2 issue investigates new innovations in our lab, with tips on ways to create a more accessible classroom. 

You can also check out the complete archive to read more about innovations in tech.  Explore how these great resources connect with teaching and learning!

 

About T4L

The Technology 4 Learning (T4L) team operates out of the department’s Information Technology Directorate. The team is composed of innovators, ICT experts, teachers and other specialists to support teachers, students and schools with the best technology and advice. The aim is to create engaging digital classrooms and informative online resources, and provide materials and project ideas to enhance authentic learning experiences.

On Monday 29 August, a group of 15 Year 12 boys went to Meadowbank Park to compete in the Senior State Championships of Ultimate Frisbee.

We are delighted to announce that the RBSC MEP Senior Concert and Senior Stage bands were both awarded Gold medals in their events at the ASBOF held at the NSW Conservatorium of Music on Sunday 28 August. 

Last Friday RBSC celebrated ‘Wear It Purple Day’. Many thanks to the Pride team along with teachers, Ms White & Ms McFayden for their organisation of the day. Maximum student voice and involvement celebrating a day of diversity and inclusion!!