Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College

Members of Pride Alliance have been helping organise a display of books that celebrate LGBTQI+ authors and stories in preparation for Wear It Purple Day coming up in Week 6.

On Friday class 10 GeoA set off to Kings Cross as a part of our Human Wellbeing and Spatial Variation unit. Going on this excursion has allowed my class to understand the implications of providing understanding and love, not to mention basic hygiene services to individuals. Necessities that we are given daily and take for granted were shown to have revolutionised peoples’ lives, taking them from living on the streets with no hope, to becoming motivated and appreciated individuals.

Year 12 students completed RSA training at school today. This photo is some of the students ‘role playing’ a situation where they refuse a drink to a patron who is inebriated. A great day and students learnt lots about workplace safety. 

The good vibes of RUOK Day continued into break 2 where students were invited to participate in a free Jungle Body workout. The group exercise class produced plenty of endorphins, laughs and smiles. Exercise is proven to have a positive impact on our mental health. We encourage the whole Rose Bay Secondary community to do something active each day

Goodbye and good luck Year 12 class of 2022. Thank you for the memories!

On Thursday September 13, years 7-10 attended an inspirational R U OK Day and SRC assembly, featuring a couple of wonderful guest speakers and a range of interesting activities during recess and lunch.

R U OK day is an event committed to encouraging others to ask their family and friends the question, “Are you ok?” in order to provide a comforting and meaningful opportunity for people to express their feelings and reach out for help and support.

At Rose Bay Secondary College this event was highlighted through a special R U OK Day assembly, including a moving and heartfelt speech made by our deputy principal Mr Godby and a personal speech made by guest speaker Grant Trebilco from OneWave – an organization with the goal of raising awareness and reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues. Grant spoke to the students about the wide range of support they can receive if they are experiencing any sort of trouble and need support, mentioning Fluro Friday and other events and practices which support the same cause.

To mark R U OK Day, motivated students gathered in the school plaza to create the phrase ‘R U OK’, which was captured through an aerial shot. It was amazing to see so many students participate in this activity and show their support for the wonderful cause.

Last week, Cranbrook hosted a social debate for our Year 7 and 8 debaters. Following a beautiful afternoon tea in their new facilities, students were mixed across the two schools to form teams.

At the end of Term 3 Year 7 students, Ari Wilson, Maya Haggstrom, Nick Annas and Macy Gordon-Heywood presented their Liveability Assessment Task to Deputy Mayor of Waverley, Dominic Wy Kanak and Waverley Councillor, Paula Masselos. The purpose of the task was to develop a project that would increase the liveability of their suburb. The presenters proposed ideas including light projects, monthly magazines and interactive sculpture exhibitions.  The event concluded with Mr Wy Kanak and Ms Masselos directing praise towards the presenters.  They stated that they were impressed that children of their young age had such a great grasp of the world going on around them.  They were also impressed that the students considered factors such as the homeless community and the environment.

Written by Finn 

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