On Wednesday RBSC hosted the local heat of the Interschool Chess Challenge.
Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College
Marine studies research opportunity
This week Jessica, the schools Environment Captain, received news that out of more than 300 applicants she had obtained one of 24 places in a Marine Biology course the the University of Tasmania. The course “A Practical Introduction to Temperate Marine Biology” is taught by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and will allow Jessica to particpate in Fieldwork, data analysis and hands on experience on Maria Island in Tasmania during the school holidays.
Atlassian adventure
On Friday, March 22, four students and two teachers were invited to attend a ShipEd workshop at the Atlassian headquarters in the city. Atlassian is an innovative software company, founded by Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquar.
Best and fairest for easts touch association
Congratulations to Anna who was awarded the Best and Fairest award from Easts Touch Association.
Hardy street harvest team
The Hardy Street Harvest team, AKA IEF3, have been busy launching their new line of indoor plants under the chic name of Blanc de Blanc.
Bring back memories, not measles
With school holidays just around the corner, it’s time to visit your doctor to check that you and your family are fully protected against measles, before you travel overseas.
Measles is a serious, highly contagious, viral illness that is easily spread through the air when an infectious person coughs, sneezes or breathes. If you and your family are not fully vaccinated, or have never been vaccinated, you are at risk of contracting measles.
Not sure if you’re fully protected?
In Australia, the measles vaccine (MMR) consists of 2 doses. If you’re not sure whether you’ve had 2 doses of the measles vaccine, visit your doctor. It’s safe to receive another dose.
Children born in Australia
If your children were born in Australia, they may have received the measles vaccine at 12 months old and the second dose at 18 months, in accordance with the National Immunisation Program.
If you have a baby under 12 months old,
Celebrating our achieving students
On Wednesday November 3, Sian was recognised for her exemplary work at Rose Bay Secondary College in 2018 at the University of Sydney Year 10 Academic Excellence Awards.
Marine science trip for a young aspiring marine biologist
On Monday April 22, Jess flew to Hobart to the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Science facility were she was lucky enough to be included in the XAS101 ‘A practical introduction to temperate marine biology’. Out of almost 300 applicants only 24 were chosen.
Apply now for My Community Project funding
Do you have a great idea to improve your area?
My Community Project is a new NSW Government funding program that is all about local ideas, local projects and local decisions.
You can apply now for grants from $20,000 – $200,000 for projects that will make a difference to your community. Projects could include new playground equipment, sports facilities, paths or ramps to improve access, public art or a community service.
The local community can vote for their favourite projects in July and successful projects will be announced in September.
Project applications close 15 May 2019.
Apply for My Community Project funding
Rose Bay house system
Term 1 of 2019 has seen the launch of a brand new House System at Rose Bay Secondary College. Working collaboratively with students, teachers, and the wider school community, the new house system has been designed to promote an increased sense of school-wide engagement whilst also maintaining the unique identity of the college.