After a year of restrictions and rescheduling in 2021, the Year 8 Cohort were fortunately able to undertake a belated Surf Week to end the term and year on a high note. As part of the week’s roster of activities, students waded through waves at Bondi Beach, raced in relays at Cook and Phillip Pool, kayaked across glassy waters at Rose Bay, and soaked up the sun at Bondi Icebergs. Along the way, each group learned a variety of skills to help them feel more comfortable and confident in the water. As a cohort, we’d like to thank Mr Flack, Mr McNaught, and the entire PDHPE faculty and other participating staff members for making this week possible. We very easily could have missed out on this great Year 7 tradition, but have benefited immensely from the efforts made to get us out on the water.
Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College
Have fun with maths this summer
No matter what you’ve got planned these summer holidays, add the magic of maths to your child’s summer break with our fun maths activities.
Whether you are exploring one of our many beautiful national parks, going for a swim, baking or creating a robot, enjoy exploring the wonder and amazement of maths everyday with your family.
All these activities will help your child expand and increase their skills and understanding in concepts like measurement, volume, time and puzzle solving.
Maths is all around us and by engaging with our maths activities, you can show that maths is fun and at the same time, continue your child’s learning journey this summer.
There are many great activities to create with the magic of maths such as:
Sketching a portrait
Giving directions with and without a map
Playing car cricket
Making paper planes
While your child is on holidays, use these entertaining activities so that they can have lots of fun while learning
T4L resources for Term 4 now available
The Term 4 Technology 4 Learning (T4L) online resources are now available and provide some great tech solutions for the classroom.
T4L Kids magazine
T4L Kids magazine is a self-guided independent learning resource that aims to provide students with purposeful challenges to engage them in creating content and enhancing their problem-solving skills using technology.
The latest issue of T4L Kids is all about the world of amazing animals. Meet our cover star, Matilda the therapy dog, and go behind the scenes for a day in her busy working life at a Sydney school. Catch up with Microlight Milly, a zoologist flying around Australia following migratory shorebirds at a bird’s-eye level. T4L also chats with deadly scientist Corey Tutt and follows the Tassie Devil trail with illustrator Max Hamilton.
There are three exciting challenges for students who are keen to explore animals, raise awareness of an animal issue or boost their next animal project!
Students can join the DOVES Council
Students are encouraged to apply now to join the Minister’s Student Council, known as DOVES.
Applications for 2023 are now open. DOVES (Department of Student Voices in Education and Schools) is the peak forum connecting NSW public school students to the Minister for Education, where students can contribute to positive change.
Benefits
Being on the DOVES Council allows students to have a voice and share their experiences and views on educational policies and programs. It also provides opportunities for leadership, networking and growth.
The Council is made up of 27 students representing schools from all of the educational directorates across NSW.
Applications
Applications are now open for students across NSW from years 5 – 9 to join the DOVES in 2023 for a two-year term.
Students need to submit an application form and video outlining why they’re interested in being part of DOVES and why they would be a great advocate for all students.
Applications close on 16
IEF Break Area
The IEF break area has had a welcomed upgrade. Students can now eat, socialize, and relax on 3 new picnic style tables under generous market umbrellas. They are enjoying their inclusive space and are welcoming mainstream students to sit under the shade of their umbrellas too.
Girls Basketball Local Derby
The RBSC Racoons and RBSC Rebels played a tough match on Sunday. It was neck to neck the whole game. The Racoons had extremely good shot accuracy and the game had a lot of energy. The final score was 40 to 32, RBSC Rebels winning the game.
Cooling The Schools Program
Yesterday students helped to plant 260 new tree saplings as part of the Cooling the Schools program! Thanks to Green Australia for allowing RBSC to be involved.
Today marks the beginning of the HSC exams
White Card Training
Twelve students across years 9, 10, and 11 completed their White Card training in the Lecture Theatre last week.
Year 7 French Excursion
Last week Year 7 students went on an excursion to see the French film “Little Nicholas” at the Chauvel Cinema in Paddington followed by a 3-course meal at The Little Snail restaurant.