School tours: Tuesdays at 10am
Call 9301 0300 to book your spot as numbers are limited.
Meeting point: Reception on Hardy Street (tours run for approximately one hour)
Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College
World's Greatest Shave 2024
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
The best education money can’t buy
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.
Why are public schools the best choice?
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
RBSC Parent Survey
Free internet for eligible families
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.
Am I eligible?
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).
How can the NRC help me?
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
Every day matters
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.
Why does attendance matter? Let’s do the maths…
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
Back to school webinar for parents and carers
The webinar will take an in-depth look at the year ahead in public education.
Parents and carers of NSW public school students are invited to attend a back-to-school webinar and question and answer session with Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car and NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar.
The webinar will be hosted by P&C Federation NSW President Yvonne Hilsz from 7-7.45pm on Thursday 8 February.
A key focus of the webinar is the new Plan for NSW Public Education, as well as some of the challenges schools and parents are facing.
“This is a great opportunity for parents and carers to find out what’s happening in public education in NSW in 2024,” Ms Hilsz said.
“It’s also a chance to have your questions answered by the Minister and the Secretary.”
Questions can be pre-submitted upon registering for the webinar.
Ms Hilsz said topics of discussion will include school funding reforms,
Open Night 2024
HSC disability provisions
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.
Key dates
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
Join us online for NSW Aboriginal Languages Week
This week, schools across New South Wales are celebrating the very first NSW Aboriginal Languages Week. The theme is “Languages Alive, Culture Thrives,” and recognises the important role of Aboriginal community organisations and groups in preserving indigenous languages.
You can take part in virtual events like language lessons in Wiradjuri, Dunghutti, and Gumbaynggirr and enjoy a Yinabildanhi fishing story in Gamilaraay. Younger kids can also learn Aboriginal languages with Ninganah No More.
This week is also notable because it marks the Aboriginal Languages Act 2017 becoming a law. It’s a great opportunity to connect with and honour local Aboriginal community groups and organisations dedicated to revitalising their languages.
To learn more about local community events, contact your local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group committee and visit Aboriginal Language Trust.