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From the Principal VOLUME NO. 28 – SEPTEMBER 17 2018 GAZETTE Dear Parents, Students, Alumni, Staff and Friends of Rosebank, We have experienced another extraordinary week in the life of the College. It included an important celebration of Wellbeing Week (included activities, hat day, shared lunch, yoga, music, celebrations), visiting speakers including ‘Exploring the Brain’ (Neurologists from the University of Sydney) and Inspirational author, motivational speaker and influencer John Coutis, Year 7 Learning progress meetings,Year 11 Drama Evening, Co-Curricular photos (184 groups photographed),Year 12 House Farewells, Manga Madness in the SRSC (lunchtime). These make up some of the extraordinary and enriching experiences we offer our studnets to reflect, challenge, motivate and reward. It is a rich tapestry on the road to growth, maturity, agency and authentic self confidence. This week we received the exciting news that the following Rosebank students have been selected into the Australian Dragon Boat Team to compete in Thailand in August 2019; Daniel O'Neill, Ben Lincoln, Olivia Cermak, Sarah Gardina,Vanessa Giardina, Laura Hennessy, Zoe Lincoln and Amy O'Neill. We also had our three CBS teams in the finals. This continual pursuit of excellence is inspiring and we continue to thank our Co-curricular coaches who support and challenge these young men and women. We also thank Ms Clark and the welfare committee who arranged a week of celebrations to highlight the importance of wellbeing - our personal responsibility to ensure our own as well as that of others. Among the range of experiences, we all were inspired and challenged by the words of John Coutis. John is a remarkable Australian who was born with a severe physical disability; doctors gave him little chance of survival. John has not only defied medical opinion, he has thrived and is acknowledged as one of the world’s most inspirational speakers. Without the lower part of his body, John embraces a full and positive life. He rolls around on his custom made skateboard and uses humour to communicate some of life’s most important lessons. As teenagers and adults face the many challenges of life including transitions from childhood to adulthood, it is so easy to fall into a mindset of being a victim and so blaming everything and everyone in our lives. However what John demonstrates and speaks about is our inherent worth, given to us at birth and something that no one can take away. While many have serious and genuine struggles in their life, we can either wallow in self-pity or embrace life. It’s up to us. We can see the ‘cup half empty’ identifying all that we do not have, all that we are missing out on, or any lost opportunities. Or we choose to see the cup as ‘half full’ with a focus on what we do have, what gifts we have been given, our home and family, our life style and the opportunities to make something of our life. The Buddhist tradition explains that our happiness is determined by our expectations. We need to develop a reflective posture and engage in deep listening. In 2016 I had the privilege to attend the ‘Edge of the Sacred’ conference at White Gums at Honeymoon Gap, outside of Alice Springs. Apart from recalling my life changing times and friendships while working in the Centre Wellbeing Week Year 9 Science John Coutis Year 11 Drama

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From the Principal VOLUME NO. 28 – SEPTEMBER 17 2018

GAZETTE Dear Parents, Students, Alumni, Staff and Friends of Rosebank,We have experienced another extraordinary week in the life of the College. It included an important celebration of Wellbeing Week (included activities, hat day, shared lunch, yoga, music, celebrations), visiting speakers including ‘Exploring the Brain’ (Neurologists from the University of Sydney) and Inspirational author, motivational speaker and influencer John Coutis, Year 7 Learning progress meetings, Year 11 Drama Evening, Co-Curricular photos (184 groups photographed), Year 12 House Farewells, Manga Madness in the SRSC (lunchtime). These make up some of the extraordinary and enriching experiences we offer our studnets to reflect, challenge, motivate and reward. It is a rich tapestry on the road to growth, maturity, agency and authentic self confidence.

This week we received the exciting news that the following Rosebank students have been selected into the Australian Dragon Boat Team to compete in Thailand in August 2019; Daniel O'Neill, Ben Lincoln, Olivia Cermak, Sarah Gardina, Vanessa Giardina, Laura Hennessy, Zoe Lincoln and Amy O'Neill. We also had our three CBS teams in the finals. This continual pursuit of excellence is inspiring and we continue to thank our Co-curricular coaches who support and challenge these young men and women.

We also thank Ms Clark and the welfare committee who arranged a week of celebrations to highlight the importance of wellbeing - our personal responsibility to ensure our own as well as that of others. Among the range of experiences, we all were inspired and challenged by the words of John Coutis. John is a remarkable Australian who was born with a severe physical disability; doctors gave him little chance of survival. John has not only defied medical opinion, he has thrived and is acknowledged as one of the world’s most inspirational speakers. Without the lower part of his body, John embraces a full and positive life. He rolls around on his custom made skateboard and uses humour to communicate some of life’s most important lessons.

As teenagers and adults face the many challenges of life including transitions from childhood to adulthood, it is so easy to fall into a mindset of being a victim and so blaming everything and everyone in our lives. However what John demonstrates and speaks about is our inherent worth, given to us at birth and something that no one can take away. While many have serious and genuine struggles in their life, we can either wallow in self-pity or embrace life. It’s up to us. We can see the ‘cup half empty’ identifying all that we do not have, all that we are missing out on, or any lost opportunities. Or we choose to see the cup as ‘half full’ with a focus on what we do have, what gifts we have been given, our home and family, our life style and the opportunities to make something of our life. The Buddhist tradition explains that our happiness is determined by our expectations. We need to develop a reflective posture and engage in deep listening.

In 2016 I had the privilege to attend the ‘Edge of the Sacred’ conference at White Gums at Honeymoon Gap, outside of Alice Springs. Apart from recalling my life changing times and friendships while working in the Centre

Wellbeing Week

Year 9 Science

John Coutis

Year 11 Drama

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as Principal, I was part of over 100 non-Indigenous people from across Australia gathered to hear Miriam Rose Ungunmerr-Baumann and others speak about the spiritual road to reconciliation with Aboriginal people. Rather than speak of treaties and politics, Miriam Rose, an Aboriginal elder, artist and educator, shared the concept of quiet meditation, an Indigenous practice that her people use to find out who they really are, their purpose, and where they are going.

Australia needs to know that Dadirri (deep listening to the land) can help us slow down, stop, and help us realise who we are, what we are about, where we are going, and where we belong.

'It's our make-up, it's our spirit,' she says. 'Sometimes our spirit is hurting or it is waning and we have to call on it to revive our drooping spirit. 'To do that, we say that "we call on the deep and the deep calls on us", so we connect and feel that we belong still. And nature plays a part in your becoming a whole person.'

My friend David Tacey, author of ‘Edge of the Sacred’ notes that Indigenous Australians have been extraordinarily generous. 'Even though they have been hugely damaged by us, the colonisers, they try to help us in our plight,' he says. 'They can see we are not happy. We are exiled from land, locked up in ourselves. And they want to liberate us.'

Another speaker at the gathering was elder, artist and pastor Rex Granites Japanangka (born in 1950) who travelled around the country teaching non-Indigenous Australians the importance of the spiritual traditions that form Aboriginal identity. Kumanjayi Japanangka commenced painting in 1988 and we have two of his more recent original art works at Rosebank.

The central Australian indigenous and white community celebrated the life of this significant Leader who died last week. Born in Yuendumu, Lutheran, Anglican and Uniting ministries all formed part of his education, Kumanjayi Japanangka made it his life’s work to convey to non-Indigenous Australians just how the traditions of the Warlpiri people are continuous with the Christian God.

Our two paintings speak of the very important stories of Warlpiri people: Mina Mina Jukurrpa (Mina Mina Dreaming). In the dry season Lake McKay dries up and joins Mina Mina Desert. The Dreaming tells about the journey of a group of ancestral women of all ages who travelled far to the east beyond the boundaries of their Warlpiri Country.

The women began their journey at Mina Mina, where the first Digging Sticks, "Karlangu", emerged from the ground. Taking these Digging Sticks with them, they created Janyinki and other sites and performed ceremonies as they travelled. They collected food and "ngalyipi" also known as Snake Vine which has medicinal qualities.

Kumanjayi Japanangka’s friend and doctoral supervisor, the Reverend Dr Steve Bevis, is the minister of the Flynn Uniting Church in Alice Springs. He says he's been deeply affected by his student, whom he calls 'Professor of the Bush' promoting his unique interpretations of scripture, which illuminate the ancient texts in new ways. He gives the example of the woman at the well, in the Gospel of John (4: 4-26).

Manga

Year 12 House Farewells

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'For Kumanjayi Japanangka, he showed me that in his dreaming, Mina Mina Dreaming, the women walk across the land, and soakages are created, and rock holes, and that they are deeply spiritual places,' he says. 'It is no surprise that Jesus would talk about "living water" at a place where there is a woman drawing water from the earth.

We continue to celebrate the contribution to our elders who have passed on their wisdom, faith and hope. We are in the process of growing the next generation of wise men and women who value and understand culture. We pray that God continues to bless us in this authentic search for meaning and purpose.

Tom GaleaPrincipal

Year 12 House Farewells

Rex Granites

Year 12 House Farewells

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Dates for the Diary

Monday September 17 Year 8 Learning Progress Meetings

Thursday 27 September Year 12 Graduation Mass and Dinner

Friday 28 September Last day of Term 3

Monday 15 October First Day of Term 4

Thursday 15 November Year 12 Formal

Wednesday 21 November Year 7 Orientation Day

Wednesday 5 December Presentation Evening

From the Assistant Principal“It takes a village to raise a child”The above quote cements what our Rosebank community is about. The wellbeing of our community flourishes through the partnership between the home and the College. Our students are at the heart of what we do, therefore the benefactors of working together.

Parents play an integral role in forming a positive partnership with the College. This can be enhanced by attending College functions, whether that be a Learning Progress meeting, a Parents and Friends function, sports carnivals and creative performances just to name a few. These opportunities encourage parents and teachers to interact and help elevate any anxieties about your child’s progress at school.

Teachers want what parents want – their student/child - to do as well as they can and engage in their learning. It often surprises me that some parents think that teachers go out of their way to make life difficult for their child. This misnomer generally comes down to a lack of communication. Communication is key in any relationship and positive relationships are built on mutual trust. However, if you have experienced a brake down in communication please reconnect with the College where your child spends more than seven hours a day. Sometimes children will go straight to their parents with only their perception of what has happened. As parents, we love our children unconditionally, as we should, however, remember the partnership you have with the College when listening to your child and help set them up for a life of success especially when things seem tough and unfair. I assure you that 99% of the time this is not the case.

Last week we had a very informative presentation at the Parent and Friends Meeting from a representative from Youthsafe. The presentation centred on how young people’s brains are wired and what strategies parents can put in place about risk taking. Setting a safe environment for our young people to make rational decisions in situations that can be very emotive. I recommend going to the Youthsafe website for some practical strategies and discussion starters.

Paul Hardwick Assistant Principal

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From the Dean of MissionA Praying Community

Throughout the Rule, St Benedict encourages his fellow Christians to prefer the love of Christ above all else (RB 72). The most important expression of the love of Christ shown in the life of the community in ritual action was the Liturgy of the Hours, the marking of the day with the chanting of the Psalms, the reading of Scripture and the shared prayer of the members of the community. In the regular rhythm of the daily celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours every member had the opportunity to listen with the ear of their heart to the voice of God in sacred text, sacred song and sacred silence.

Earlier this term a small group of staff made a commitment to one another to meet every morning to pray. Over the weeks our morning gathering has begun to experience the rhythm of the Psalms, Scripture readings and share intercessions as a moment of grace and goodness. We do not “pretend” to be monks or nuns. What we do is pray as Jesus invites us, as St Paul encourages us, as St Benedict models for us, and as generations of faithful Christians have done and do every day.

Community prayer is especially powerful because it reminds us that we are never Christians on our own; we are always in community. Benedict understood this very well, which explains why he goes to a lot of effort to set down the principles and rules for the celebration of the Hours. Benedict also understood that human beings are not robots, and prayer must always allow the community to find its own voice. So Benedict’s instructions are designed to be adapted to each community according to its needs.

Rosebank’s small praying community is finding its way, doing its best to be open to the gentle movement of the Holy Spirit. At the moment we are hastening slowly using a simple format. This may grow in time, but we will continue to listen to the Spirit who prays in us and for us.

If you would like to join us, you will be most welcome. We meet at 8.00am every morning in the Chapel.

Dr Paul O’SheaDean of Mission

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From The Enrolments RegistrarPlease note the following

• The Application deadline for current and ex-student (Alumni) families intending to enrol for Year 7 2021, is end of Term 4 this year - Wednesday 12 December 2018.

• Current parents who intend to make a formal request in writing to withdraw students from the College are advised to contact the Principal.Ten weeks notice (inclusive of holidays) is required, otherwise fees in lieu will be charged. This also applies to students leaving mid-term.

Enquiries may be directed to 9713-3100 or [email protected]

Uniform Shop News Online bookings for year 10 senior uniform fittings are now open. Please go to the parent portal for instructions on booking dates and times.

Help us celebrate our 13th Annual Charity Golf Day to be held on Thursday 15th November 2018 at Concord Golf Club, one of Sydney’s most prestigious golf clubs.

Since 1899, the Club has hosted championship golf tournaments including the Australian PGA, NSW Open, ANZ Championship and now the Rotary Clubs of Five Dock and Concord’s Annual Charity Golf Days. It is a unique opportunity for many golfers to play this magnificent course, which has recently been redesigned at great expense.

Main beneficiaries will be:

Interplast: Volunteer surgeons and other health professionals travelling to Asia-Pacific countries to carry out life-changing reconstructive surgery and train local medical professionals.

Concord Hospital: Support for its very important geriatric medicine programs.

We are seeking assistance from business organisations and there are a number of ways you can assist. Particular areas in which we seek support are:

SPONSORSHIP: includes signage (supplied by each sponsor) on one tee Gold Sponsorship: $1,500.00 = Hole sponsorship + Golf, lunch and dinner for 4 players. Silver Sponsorship: $ 850.00 = Hole sponsorship.

Sponsors’ contributions and participation will be thanked publicly on the night and included in all promotional communications. Printed material you provide, promoting your organisation, will be distributed on the day.

DONATION OF PRIZES OR AUCTION ITEMS There will be: novelty events, auction items, raffles & business card draw.

GOLF DAY DETAILS: TEAM AMBROSE

Registration & Sausage sizzle: 11.30am to 12.30pm Briefing: 12.40pm Play commences with a shotgun start at 1.00pm.

COST PER PERSON: $185.00 includes golf, sausage sizzle and dinner. Golf only: $140.00 Dinner only: $70.00 from 6.30pm. Dress rules apply – including no jeans and t-shirts.

Enquiries & Bookings: Richard Farmer: 0421 283 480, Alan Laughlin: 0411 250 189, Peter Komander: 0403 989 730, Roger Guerin: 0417 482 486, Peter Robinson: 0413 153 422

THE ROTARY CLUB OF FIVE DOCK INC THE ROTARY CLUB OF CONCORD INC

13th Annual Charity Golf DayConcord Golf Club

Thursday 15 November 2018 Patron: Craig Parry

2018 HSC Students Mass and BlessingThe 2018 HSC Students Mass & Blessing will be held at St Joseph’s Parish Enfield on Sunday 13th October at 6pm.

All HSC students and family members are welcome to at-tend the HSC Mass & Blessing at St Joseph’s Parish Enfield on Sunday 13th October at 6pm.

St Joseph’s Catholic Church 126 Liverpool Road, Enfield NSW 2136

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Sport ReportJunior AFL into CBSA Grand FinalCongratulations to our CBSA Junior AFL side who have advanced to the Grand Final. After a 19-8 win over De La Salle Revesby in their elimination Semi Final last week. They are now set against Marist Penshurst next Thursday at Wagener Oval at Ashbury

Girls SCC teams into Semi Finals Four of our six teams have advanced to the SCC Semi Finals next week. These teams are the SCC Senior Softball, SCC Senior Basketball, SCC Intermediate Soccer and SCC Intermediate Basketball. Unfortunately, despite only losing two games, our Junior Soccer girls narrowly missed the finals on goal difference.

Week 8 CBSA and SCC Results

Competition Team Opposition Result Player of the match

SCC Junior Basketball Mary MacKillop College

Defeated 34 - 13 Jasmine Gilligan

SCC Intermediate Basketball

Mary MacKillop College

Won 53 - 17 Emma Donnelly

SCC Senior Basketball Mount Saint Joseph College

Won 40 - 27 Gnima Sagna

SCC Junior Soccer Mary MacKillop College

Drew 1 - 1 Olivia Mazzotta

SCC Intermediate Soccer Mary MacKillop College

Won 2 - 0 Gabrielle Ohmer

SCC Senior Softball Casimir College Won 10 - 1 Zoe Whitfield

CBSA Junior AFL De La Salle Revesby Won 19 - 8 Joseph Holland

CBSA Intermediate AFL De La Salle Revesby Defeated 25 - 24 Leroi Kelly

CBSA Senior Futsal De La Salle Revesby Defeated 10 - 7 Lucas Martinez

MLC WATERPOLO GRAND FINALS

Congratulations to our Junior Waterpolo team! The girls competed in their Grand Final on Friday night. Unfortunately the opposition was stronger on the night but winning the silver medal is still an amazing result. It was a tough competition and the girls trained extremely hard each week. Well done to everyone and thanks to our wonderful Waterpolo coaches Josie Munz, Lara Murray and Rebecca Smith.

BALMAIN TOUCH FOOTBALL SEASON BEGINS

Rosebank kicked off the touch football season with wins for both teams!

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Anthony Gray, Kathy Johnson Co-Curricular Coordinator Assistants

Week 8 Club sport results

Competition Team Opposition Result Player of Match

MLC Waterpolo Junior Kingfish Ravenswood Defeated 10-6 Alana Giangrasso

Balmain Touch Football 12/13 Mixed Bolts The Won 3 - 1 The whole team

Balmain Touch Football Opens Mixed Non - Ethnic Ethnics Won 16-0 Lewis Verrell

Concord Comets Baseball U14’s Kuringai Stealers Won 9 - 7 Lily McEvoy

Concord Comets Baseball U16’s Five Dock Defeated 11-6 Tess McEvoy

Concord Comets Baseball U19’s D3 No Game

Concord Comets Baseball U19’s D2 No Game

Year 11 Drama

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Science News“Exploring the brain – neuroscientist” Incursion at schoolOn Monday, the 10th of September, Ms Oh’s Year 9 Science class was privileged to have a group of neuroscientists visit and show us some extraordinary interactive activities. These activities were interesting and informative. We were asked to take a quiz, with the winning team (Alessandra, Ageliki and Zac) scored

20/20. Our class thought so highly of this experience. To sum up our experience from the words of each group “INTERESTING, MAGIC, FASCINATING, INTRIGING, ENGAGING AND INSPIRING”. Once again our appreciation to the team leader Associate professor Kay Double.

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ROSEBANK COLLEGE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMINDIVIDUALISED TUTORING GROUP TUTORING

REGISTER HERE: ADVANCED ENGLISH WORKSHOP REGISTER: ADVANCED ENGLISH WORKSHOP REGISTER: YEAR 7 MATHS WORKSHOP

REGISTER: CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP REGISTER: YEAR 10 ENGLISH WORKSHOPFor more information contact the Extended Day Program Manager [email protected]

Rosebank College Extended Day Program Individualised Tutoring Group Tutoring

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Extended Day Program

Group Tutoring, Individualised Tutoring and WorkshopsThe Extended Day Program is an initiative of Rosebank College and has been operating since the end of term 1. The program offers Individualised Tutoring and Group Tutoring to students. The Tutors, many of whom are ex- students of Rosebank College, have a passion to see students learn and develop skills in subjects are struggling in. It has been exciting to watch students who have struggled in certain subjects gain confidence, achieve better exam results and develop a passion for learning. The Extended Day Program is excited to offer Subject Specific Group Workshops. These 45 minute sessions will offered at our introductory rate of $25 per session (if already participating in the Extended Day Program/ Individualised Tutoring on that day, the additional cost for the workshop is $10).

Year 7 Maths Workshop - Monday afternoon 3:15pm to 4:15pm.Starting on 3 September, the Year 7 Maths Workshops will help students revise and develop maths skills. It will focus on topics students are covering in class, helping those who struggle with mathematical concepts gain more confidence. Register to be in the workshop using the following link. Year 7 Maths Workshop Registration

Year 10 English Workshop - Thursday afternoon 3:15pm to 4:15pm.Starting on 30 August the English Workshops will cover different topic areas each week, equipping students with the necessary skillset to better approach assessments, exams and class learning. This workshop aims to extend student knowledge providing them with additional help in a positive learning environment so that they can advance in academic ability and better prepare for their senior studies. Register to be in the workshop using the following link. Year 10 English Workshop Registration

Each week the Extended Day Program will offer new group tutoring workshops, so keep your eye out for upcoming subjects.Individualised TutoringIndividualised tutoring is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain confidence in subjects where they struggle in. The tutors tailor the program to individual student’s learning needs. Individualised tutoring will be offered after school hours in 45 minute time slots. For more information, please read the Individualised Tutoring Brochure. New EnquiriesTo enquire about Individualised Tutoring please complete the Individualised Tutoring Enquiry Form.

For more information, please contact Ms Danielle Puhlmann, Extended Day Program Manager.Phone (02) 9713-3108 or email: [email protected]

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ROSEBANK COLLEGE2020 ACER Scholarship

An Independent Catholic Co-Educational College for Students Year 7 -12

Ph: 02 9713 3100 E: [email protected]

Scholarship Applications for Year 7, 2020 are now open!

Scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) examination and an interview with the Principal. Scholarships are for the duration of their secondary education (subject to satisfactory progress). Recipients must demonstrate a commitment to the Benedictine values of the College.

Registrations Close: Midnight, Monday 4 February 2019 Scholarship program: Co-operative Program/Academic Registration cost: $110.00 Test date: Saturday 23 February 2019 Test centre: Rosebank College 1A Harris Road Five Dock

Online registrations ONLY accepted at www.rosebank.nsw.edu.au

No late registrations will be accepted

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ReshelvedManga and Comic book Madness in the SRSC

On Thursday, we had a visit by Karl from Bookzone who brought a wide range of Manga and comics for our students to browse and use as suggestions for purchasing more of these wonderful resources. Our students love these formats and who better to pick what the SRSC needs than the experts – our students!

Miss Lawrence and I never cease to be amazed at the knowledge and enthusiasm our students show for Manga as a genre. Giving the students a say is the hallmark of a modern and progressive library.

Destiny and Wish ListsOn the same theme, I wish to remind parents and students that we encourage discussions around resources for the SRSC and the purchase of new resources. To do this they need to do a basic search in Destiny (our library management system) for a book. If no result appears they will get the following screen:

If they receive a result and click on it, they will see the following screen:

In both cases students click on ‘Add to Wish List’ and a form appears that they can complete. We will receive their requests and get back to them with a response. It really is a wonderful tool and one which we encourage students to use. Please come and see the staff in the SRSC if there are any questions.

Mrs Connie RossSRSC Manager

Wellbeing Week

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Careers NewsOpen Days & Info Sessions

CIT Hair & Beauty – Open NightSeptember 17 | CITAre you are looking into an Australian Apprenticeship or an Australian School-based Apprenticeship, we are also able to provide guidance in finding salons that are taking on apprentices. Find out more

Western Sydney Uni Liverpool City Campus Open Day22 September 10am. Discover Western Sydney University’s brand new high-tech Liverpool City Campus. Purpose-built for Social Sciences and Nursing. Find out more

Australian Institute of Fitness – Info Session – Parramatta, Sep-tember 25. Find out more

Sydney Flying Club Open Day, Saturday 17th November 2018Timed to coincide with the Aviatex 2018 exhibition, you'll be able to visit both events on the same day. This will be an opportunity for you to view the facilities and fleet, talk to instructors and current students, and even go for a trial instructional flight in one of our state-of-the-art training aircraft. To guarantee your place register. Find out more

Jobs for Youth – Apprenticeship & Traineeship Info Night NSW December 3 Revesby Workers Club

Find out about job opportunities available and how to apply. Find out more

Australian Catholic University – Know Your OptionsDecember 10 | Strathfield December 10 | North Sydney‘Know Your Options’. are information sessions are where you can talk to experts about your course and career path and learn about alternative entry and admission pathways. Find out more

Workshops & Courses

Event Bootcamp – 2 Day Inten-sive 27 & 28 October | Surry Hills for 16+ year olds with an interest in a career in events USE THIS LINK TO BOOK Find out more

Art of Smart - The month be-fore the HSC WorkshopIf you and your friend book you’ll receive 50% OFF both your tickets! Book here

Notre Dame Write Up – Creative Writing Workshop for Year 11 and Year 12 studentsWednesday 10 October 2018, 9.30am – 4.30pm (Registration from 9.00am)No charge. ‘Write Up’ introduces students to the characteristics of great creative writing. Lectures by acclaimed author Tegan Daylight. Workshops facilitated by published writers . register here

Speaking School Sydney 12-15 Years – school holiday courses

For those in early secondary school who are both interested in learning more about public speaking, or applying their skills in novel situations.Find out more

UNSW Women in Engineering Camp for Year 10 or 11 students.

Applications will close 17 October 2018. Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 January, 2019. Find out more

TAFE, VET & Apprenticeships

Master Builders Association invites you to our Pre-apprenticeship Program Information Evening. Students, careers advisers, parents and guardians are encouraged to attend to learn about the pre-apprenticeship programs.Tuesday 25th September 2018, 6:30 to 8.30pm, 5 Burbank Place, Norwest/Baulkham Hills. visit Master Builders

Apprenticeship Facebook Page

Competitions & Scholarships

Macquarie’s Co-op Applications close 5pm Friday 28 September 2018.

For students interested in Actuarial Studies or Accounting, the Co-op program is designed for high-achievers who have potential to become great leaders. Link to applications

UTS Bachelor of Accounting Cooperative Education Scholar-ship Program. Closing date: Friday 19 October. The Bachelor of Ac-counting provides you with a multi-skilled accounting degree with strong emphasis on both accounting and financial management, both essential business tools. All students in the course receive a tax-free scholarship worth up to $51,500. Find out more

Teach.NSW ScholarshipsYou've explored teaching as a career and decided to become a teacher. Now's the time to work out which scholarship, cadetship or internship could make your study more affordable! We've laid them all out so you can see what's available to you.Teacher Education Scholarships$5000 per year of full-time study & $3000 appointment allowance plus a permanent teaching jobTeacher Education Scholarships - Aboriginal$5000 per year of full-time study & $3000 appointment allowance plus a permanent teaching jobteach.Rural Scholarships$7500 per year of full-time study, $500 per week for your rural practicum, up to $50k upfront course contribution fee & $6000 appointment allowance plus a permanent teaching jobGreat Teaching, Inspired Learning CadetshipsPart time job while studying plus a permanent teaching job on

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Five Dock RSL Sub Branch are celebrating their

Centenary 1918-2018You are invited to join our Celebration

11am Sunday 14 October 2018Five Dock War Memorial

Five Dock Park First AvenuePlease join us for this Historic Event

completionFind out more

Scholarship for Year 8 GirlsApplications close Friday 28 September. The Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship Program provides the tools and support to lift the educational achievements and career aspirations of high potential girls who are facing disadvantage. Find out more

AFTRS Storytelling ScholarshipApplications close 15 November. One scholarship may be offered in 2019 to a Bachelor of Arts: Production student (worth $41,760). Find out more and learn how to apply

2018 Youth CensusSkillsroad is conducting a survey of Australians aged 15-24. You can go into the draw to win a $1000 travel voucher or a $1000 eftpos gift card.Take the survey

University Information

UNSW university new degree, Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Find out more

University of Wollongong key datesBachelor of Performance - registration for Auditions close 5th November - Summer master classes - 3 week program January 2019 Applications close 26th October - STEM Camp for girls - 13-16 January 2019 - Applications close 26th October

UOW Scholarships for Students Commencing in 2019 www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/index.html

WSU HSC True Reward – Early Offer ProgramApplications close 10 December.The program makes an early offer into a University degree based on corresponding HSC subject band outcomes, not the ATAR. Find out more

TAFE NSW Degree Early Entry Program Early entry applications close October 31 2018With the Early Entry program you could receive a conditional TAFE NSW Degree offer. No ATAR required. Applications are now open - Apply Now Discover the degrees available

Torrens University Early Entry Program for students considering careers in Business, Design and Technology, Health and Hospitality. Applications close 29 September 2018. Find out more Notre Dame University application process. Students apply direct to Notre Dame, not through UAC. Students who applied for Early Offer don’t need to apply again. LinkFor further information on any of the above, please contact Mrs Angela Pavicic, phone 97133169, [email protected] or Mrs Jenine Smith, phone 97133105, [email protected]

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The Uniform Shop

Opening Hours Tuesdays: 8.00am - 12.45pm Wednesdays: 12.30pm - 4.15pm Thursdays: 8.00am - 12.00pm and 12.30pm - 4.45pm

Homework Support

Homework Support will now take place every Monday and Wednesday lunchtime in O102.

The SRSC will still be open each afternoon for individual study.

This is a drop-in service for ANY student who would like assistance with homework

and/or assessment tasks.

Students who attend receive a stamp in their diary so that parents and coordinators can

acknowledge their committment to achieving their best.

Diverse Learning Team

(M@L) Rosebank College Maths Teachers are available to help you during lunch every

week for the entire year. Maths @ Lunch is being held in

J202 on Wednesday and Friday of every week during Lunch - no booking required, just come in

whenever you need some extra support.

Do you have a second hand uniform which is clean (unstained), presentable and would be appreciated by another student? If so please drop it off at the Uniform Shop during open-ing hours.Lost property is now located at the Uniform Shop.

Extended Day Program

A FUN, SUPPORTIVE, INNOVATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

Phone: 02 9713 3108 Website: www.rosebank.nsw.edu.au/extended-day-program

GROUP TUTORING | DEVELOP STUDY SKILLS | DISCOVER LEARNING STYLESEXAM PREP ARATION | ACTIVITIES | AFTERNOON TEA

Online bookings for year 10 senior uniform fittings are now open. Please go to the parent portal for instructions on booking dates and times.