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
Category: Updates from Rose Bay Secondary College
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.
Courage To Care
Over the last two weeks, RBSC was proud to host the Courage to Care Classroom Program. Years 7 to 10 participated and should be congratulated on their respect and undivided attention to the program leaders and holocaust survivors.
Mental Health Incursion
On Tuesday, Year 10 attended a talk delivered by mental health advocate, Nic Newling, and Headspace GP Leader, Dani.
Back to school vouchers available
Worth up to $150, the Premier’s Back to School NSW Vouchers program is helping lower the cost of school expenses in 2023.
Every primary and secondary school student in NSW is eligible for three $50 vouchers, totaling $150, to help pay for school supplies.
Applications are open.
How can the vouchers be used?
For eligible expenses such as:
school uniforms
textbooks
shoes
uniforms.
Who is eligible?
Every primary and secondary school student who is an NSW resident enrolled for school in 2023.
Parents and carers can apply for three $50 vouchers for each eligible student in their family.
How to apply
Apply online at Service NSW or visit a Service NSW Center in person.
Important dates
Applications for vouchers are open. Vouchers are valid for use by 30th June (end of Term 2).
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.
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.
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.