Our Year 10 Geography students were enjoying outdoor learning opportunities whilst out sketching plant species around the RBSC Yarn Circle last Friday.
Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College
SRC Planning Day
Our SRC students spent the day completing workshops and working on initiatives for 2023.
Halloween
Last Friday was the SRC organised school Halloween. It was a great success, raising $328.25 for flood relief.
Careers Day at The Intercontinental Hotel
This week 17 students from Year 9 – 11 visited the Intercontinental Hotel as part of ‘Sydney Hospitality Week’ to explore the range of careers and employment options available through the Hotel Industry in Australia and overseas.
Ultramarathon SRC Volunteers
Last Saturday morning, 15 of our SRC representatives, alongside Ms Callinan and Ms McFayden, represented Rose Bay by handing out water and cheering on the participants at an aid station at the Bondi to Manly Ultramarathon.
Teaching opens doors
Is it time to consider career options post-high school? How about teaching?
Teaching is a rewarding career that opens up a number of different pathways. When studying teaching, students can be supported financially and experience what teaching is like firsthand while completing practicum placements.
Teachers can explore a range of different subject areas and work in a number of locations across the state, including schools in rural and remote NSW that offer additional benefits and incentives. They also benefit from a competitive graduate salary and mentoring and support from experienced colleagues.
On the NSW Education website you can explore the benefits of a teaching career, use our how-to guide to become a teacher or watch stories of current teachers in NSW public schools.
You can also find additional information about scholarship programs which provide students with financial support while studying and a full-time permanent teaching position on graduation.
Teaching is not only an option for
Model UN
On Friday 4 November, Maya, Isaac, Ben, and Alex (Year 12), Ellie, Holly, and Sophie (Year 10), and Doug (Year 8) participated in a Model UN Workshop Day held at Cranbrook.
Magic of Schools Spectacular returns
It’s back and better than ever. Schools Spectacular is on 25-26 November with 4,700 students from 350 public schools.
We invite all school communities to be part of the magic and celebrate the return of Schools Spectacular, with 4 incredible live performances at Qudos Bank Arena on 25-26 November. Will you be joining us?
Secure your tickets now to experience:
4,700 students showcased from diverse range of ages, cultures and skills
350 schools across rural, remote and metropolitan areas across NSW
a 2,100-voice choir
2,200 dancers
46 featured artists
100-piece symphony orchestra
250 students from the Auslan signing choir
stage bands, VET crew and specialist ensembles, under the guidance of 600 teachers.
NSW Department of Education’s Secretary, Georgina Harrisson, said the Schools Spectacular showcased the creative talents of NSW public school students.
“It is fantastic that we are able to bring everyone together at the end of this school year and celebrate the talents and dedication of our staff and students in
Webinar: Vaping – what parents and carers need to know
Join online Thursday, 10 November 2022, 7PM to understand more about the facts on the health risks of e-cigarette use (vaping).
Webinar overview
This webinar will answer your questions about vaping:
What are the harms of vaping?
What is the impact of nicotine on young people?
What are signs to look out for to know my child is vaping?
What are the sources of support to quit nicotine (smoking and vaping)?
What can I do to support my child?
Is the sale of vapes legal? What is the situation for children under 18 years of age?
What are schools doing to address vaping?
At the conclusion of the presentation, there will be the opportunity for attendees to ask questions of the panel.
Panellists
The following panel will be at the webinar to share information and answer your questions:
Dr Kerry Chant, Chief Health Officer and Deputy Secretary, Population and Public Health, NSW Ministry of Health
Renee West, PDHPE Curriculum Advisor 7-12, NSW Department of
Year 9 Graphics
Year 9 Graphics students have recently completed a unit of work studying rendering techniques.