Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College

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