To welcome our students back for Term 2, join us at 8.45am from Wednesday 29 April to Friday 8 May for a special live stream.
Musician Guy Sebastian, TV foodies Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and Manu Feildel, Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis, Sydney Swans player Ollie Florent, and our very own Eddie Woo, have donated their time to kick start learning from home each morning from 29 April – 8 May.
Tune in each day at 8:45am. We can’t wait to see you!
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Check out this special sneak peek of NSW Education LIVE – 8:45am weekdays from 29 April.
Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College
Game Changer Challenge 2021 – registrations are closing soon
Registrations for the Game Changer Challenge close on Friday, 23 April.
The Game Changer Challenge is back and reinvented for 2021.
Open to all NSW public schools, the Game Changer Challenge is a student-led, dual-stream design thinking challenge that asks students to tackle real-world problems and explore innovative solutions.
The Game Changer Challenge is a valuable learning opportunity for schools and their students.
This year students will choose to become either a Game Changer or Social Changemaker. They can expect to develop future-focused skills, learn important design thinking processes, engage with their community and have fun with their team along the way.
Schools can participate by signing up their teams online by Friday 23 April.
Find out more about the challenge, design thinking and how schools can participate on our website.
New outdoor learning space
The IEF students were delighted to discover that the new outdoor learning space was open to all RBSC students on Wednesday.
NSW students to transition back to the classroom in Term 2
NSW school students will gradually transition back to the classroom during Term 2 as the Government continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell outlined the plan for students attending NSW public schools to progressively return to face-to-face learning in week three of Term 2.
Ms Berejiklian said health advice continues to be that schools remain open, and parents, teachers and students can be confident that school is safe place.
“We are grateful to all families who kept their children home from school at the end of Term 1 and to teachers who worked tirelessly to deliver education online,” Ms Berejiklian said.
“This allowed us critical time to prepare our schools to develop better online learning options and for considering additional hygiene measures to allow schools to return.
“We know that nothing is more important than a child’s education, and we must begin
Get #FirstDay2021 ready for the new school year
Be prepared for the new school year with our back to school tips and tools.
The start of a new school year can be both an exciting and demanding time for parents and students alike.
Our parents and carers Back to school hub can help you prepare for the year ahead with practical articles, tools, activities, calendars and checklists so you and your child can be ready from day 1, term 1.
Find out about what your child will learn in high school, how to support their health and wellbeing, and help them make decisions about their future.
There’s also a dedicated section for students starting Year 7 and Year 11 & 12 where you’ll find tips for a smooth transition into high school, and pathways for students after school.
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Education week 2020
Keep your family entertained these school holidays
We know it’s been a challenging Term 1. Just as many communities began recovering from fires, droughts and floods, we moved to learning from home to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The school holidays are coming, which means your family is about to have a lot of free time and nowhere to go.
To support you while looking after children we’ve put together a handy guide of activities to stimulate young minds and keep your family busy and engaged.
Check out our parents and carers toolkit for important self-care tips, free parenting podcasts and apps.
If you need a break, the Service NSW before and after school care finder can help locate vacation care programs near you.
Our public school students are top class
Public school students have again dominated the HSC honours securing 71 of the 126 First in Course awards announced today.
Among the high achievers, Sariena Ye from James Ruse Agricultural High School became only the fourth person since 1991 to secure first place in both Chemistry and Physics – and the first female in 27 years to top both subjects.
NSW Education Secretary Mark Scott congratulated the winners and also paid tribute to every student that had completed their HSC in 2020.
“Those students who received a First in Course – and their families – should be rightly proud of their achievements,” Mr Scott said.
“Considering the particular challenges of 2020, we are extremely proud of every student that has shown the determination and resilience to achieve their best and finish their HSC.
“They now leave school with the skills to embark upon a successful life, no matter what they choose next.”
Public school students secured
2020 Vaucluse Woman of the Year
Congratulations to former RBSC student Maddy Darke for being awarded the 2020 Vaucluse Woman of the Year!
Latest schools info
Schools are open and no student will be turned away. Parents have been encouraged to keep their children at home if possible.
Schools will remain open for parents who want their children to attend irrespective of their profession or working arrangements.
The decision to keep schools open has been made based on advice from NSW Health, which has not changed.
The department will provide continuity of learning for all students both on and off campus and the Premier, for practical reasons, has encouraged parents to keep their children at home if they could.
Schools will communicate directly with parents on what learning options are available using their communication methods such as the school website, newsletters, emails and other online tools.
Latest advice
Get up-to-date information about the department’s response to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).
Explore the department’s learning from home resources for teachers and parents to support both online and offline learning for all students.