Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College

Act today, entries close soon.

Back for 2023, the Premier’s Debating Challenge is open to all NSW government schools with the aim of developing the reasoning and public speaking skills of students from Years 5 to 12.

Closing dates

For the Years 11 and 12 age division the deadline to enter is Tuesday 28th February.

The deadline for the other age divisions is Wednesday 1 March.

Who can enter?

Students in: Years 5 and 6, Years 7 and 8, Years 9 and 10, and Years 11 and 12.

How can students enter?

To enter the 2023 Premier’s Debating Challenge, students should get in touch with their school’s debating coordinator.

How can schools enter?

Schools can enter their school’s teams into the challenge by completing the online entry forms on the Art’s Unit website.

Where can I find out more

Students should talk to their school’s debating coordinator and visit The Arts Unit for more information about the challenge.

Peace be with you by Sabry Beshir Mohamed from Ashfield Boys High School is now featured at the NSW Art Gallery, Mudgee Arts Precinct and Virtual Exhibition as part of ARTEXPRESS 2023.

The next generation of performers, inventors and creators put their talents on display with the 2023 HSC Showcases.

Parents and carers are invited to celebrate the success, creativity and innovation of the students from the HSC Class of 2022 by attending the 2023 HSC Showcase season.

HSC Showcases are a selection of top major works from students across the creative and performing arts and technologies.

HSC Showcases are held throughout the year in metro and regional NSW. Each showcase season consists of the following events: 

• ARTEXPRESS (Visual Arts)
• CALLBACK (Dance)
• ENCORE (Music)
• Shape (Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, Textiles and Design)
• a)  InTech (Industrial Technology)
• b)  Texstyle (Textiles and Design)
• OnSTAGE (Drama)
• Young Writers (English Extension 2)

Check out NESA’s HSC Showcase season for more information, the calendar of showcase events, or to make a booking for an event.

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.

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

We know that the start of the school year can be both an exciting but demanding time for students and their parents.

We’ve put together a list of tools and resources to help your family get ready for the new school year.

Back to school hub

The Back to School hub is helping families get back to school ready in 2023 with information,  practical articles, checklists, tools and ebooks.

Find out about back to school tips for families, download fun activity sheets to complete with your child, read about our health and wellbeing resources, or download a handy planner for the year ahead, and more.

Getting ready for school guides

Whether your child is starting Year 7 or preparing for the HSC. We know that, at every stage, it’s important for students and parents to feel supported, enthusiastic, and prepared.

That’s why, to help students and their parents prepare for 2023, we’ve created a starting school guide that is now available to read online or download the PDF. In the guide, you’ll find helpful information on topics ranging from the things students will need on their first day of school to the reasons why consistent school attendance is so important.

View the guide relevant to your child:

• Getting ready for high school

• Getting ready for Years 11 and 12.

Term 1 key dates and calendar

• Eastern division schools – Term 1 for students begins on Tuesday 31 January.

• Western division schools – Term 1 for students begins on Tuesday 7 February.

Visit our calendars web page for information on the school calendar for public schools in New South Wales, including dates of school terms, school holidays, and other important dates such as parent-teacher interviews and public holidays. You can also download the school calendar in PDF.

Back to school voucher

Every primary and secondary school student in NSW is eligible for three $50 vouchers, totaling $150, to help pay for school supplies.

To find out more about eligibility and to apply, visit Service NSW or visit a Service NSW Center in person. Vouchers are valid for use by 30th June (end of Term 2).

NSW Education Parent App

Stay up-to-date with the latest information from your child’s school with the all-new NSW Education Parent App. Download the app in the Apple Store or Google Play.

Stay connected with the NSW Department of Education in 2023. Visit our Parent and Carers hub for information, advice, resources and support.

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

Worth up to $150, the Premier’s Back to School NSW Vouchers program is helping lower the cost of school expenses in 2023. 

Every primary and secondary school student in NSW is eligible for three $50 vouchers, totaling $150, to help pay for school supplies.

Applications are open.

How can the vouchers be used?

For eligible expenses such as:

• school uniforms

• textbooks

• shoes

• uniforms.

Who is eligible?

Every primary and secondary school student who is an NSW resident enrolled for school in 2023. 

Parents and carers can apply for three $50 vouchers for each eligible student in their family. 

How to apply

Apply online at Service NSW or visit a Service NSW Center in person.

Important dates

Applications for vouchers are open. Vouchers are valid for use by 30th June (end of Term 2).

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

Celebrate the achievements of students, colleagues and peers for excellence in Aboriginal education.

The Nanga Mai Awards celebrates and recognises the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers, other departmental staff, Aboriginal community members and schools that demonstrate excellence across a diversity of areas.

Watch the full ceremony online – and find out all the winners for 2022.

The presentation includes an Acknowledgement of Country from students, guest speakers from our schools, the department, and our partners the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Incorporated, along with student dance and musical performances.

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17th Annual Nanga Mai Awards

 

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