Fortnightly Deputy Newsletter Weeks 9 (Sept 10) and 10 (Sept 17) Term 3 and Week 1 (Oct 8) : MONDAY 10th September 2012 Contents Michael Kedar Wins the Prudence Award in 2012 Australian Mathematics Competitions Number Crunchers Tournament of Minds From the Deputy Principals’ Desks Calendar Departmental News Year Group information P&C news Visit the School Website Newsletter contacts Michael Kedar Wins the Prudence Award in 2012 Australian Mathematics Competitions Michael Kedar wins the prestigious Prudence Award by being in the top 2 % of all students in the competition and also for giving the right answers for the highest number of consecutive questions for our school. This is an outstanding achievement for a most deserving Mathematician and we are all very proud of him. Our school achieved the following results:- 1 Prudence Award, 8 Distinctions and 45 Credits. The Distinction students are: Year 7 - Ronni Uchitel, Daniel Chee and Joe Takahata Year 8 - Michael Kedar, Daniel Leach, Picky Pachon and Millianna Uchitel Year 10 - Jin Park

Number Crunchers The Number Crunchers cluster final was held at Rose Bay Secondary College last Wednesday 5th September. From the cluster final, Min-Jae Choi of 7F has been selected to represent the school at the grand final which will be held at the Power House Museum some time in Term 4. Well done Min-Jae. Tournament of Minds The Rose Bay Tensai team competed in the regional Tournament of Minds competition at the sunny time of 8.40am on Sunday 26th August. They were the first team to present on the day and performed admirably. They were particularly commended on their creativity. All students worked hard and have developed strong skills in team work, problem solving, creativity and presentation over the past two terms. Congratulations should go to Josh Kurucz-Hart, Lizzie Butterworth, Millianna Uchitel, Eugene Walsh, Libby Taylor, Susanna Lehman and Bill Robinson for their effort and continued enthusiasm. The students wish to thank the teachers who supported them throughout the year, particularly Ms Andre, Mr Linton, Ms Kitson, Ms Buckley, Ms Hawkins, Mr Manganaro and Ms Metson. We thank Ms Pollock in particular for her outstanding leadership and development of this wonderful program. We are already looking forward to 2013!

From the Deputy Principals’ Desks School holidays Term 3 holidays will start in two weeks. Our last day in Term 3 is 21 September. School resumes for all students on Monday 8 October. Last Two Weeks for our Year 12 students The next two weeks will be the last two school weeks for our Year 12 students before they go on study break to prepare themselves for the HSC exams. We hope they will make full use of this time to consolidate all learning. We wish all our students “Good Luck and Best Wishes.” We will miss you Year 12s!. Uniform With the weather warming up there should be no more excuses about wearing the wrong jumpers. Student must wear the school uniform as per school policy. Continued failure to do so will incur some consequences. We advise all students to purchase the right uniform from the uniform shop which is open Tue and Wed from 8:30 to 9:30 am and Thurs from 1 to 2 pm. Skateboards and Scooters Skateboards and scooters ARE NOT TO BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL. Students are not to use skateboards or scooters to travel to and from school. The school cannot take responsibilities for the supervision of student skateboards and scooters. Students are not to ride their skateboards and scooters at Bondi Junction Interchange or the Bondi Junction mall. It is potentially dangerous and unacceptable behaviour to use the interchange or the mall as a park for skateboarding or scooter riding. If students want to ride their skateboards and scooters with their friends after school they must go home first to pick up their boards and scooters, and then must ride them in appropriate places….not shopping malls or bus and train stations. Important information about school sign in or out procedures for Year 11 and 12 students If Year 11 or 12 students do not have timetabled lesson period 1 at the beginning of the school day they do not have to attend roll call. They MUST register their attendance by signing in at the Administration Office, eg a ‘study period’ period 1. They MUST ARRIVE TO SCHOOL and sign in before 10 am. To sign in for a ‘late start’ students must produce their timetable showing that they do not have a lesson on Period 1. This procedure must be completed in time for students to attend their first class of the day. ie by 10am. Early Finish; Senior Sign-out book. Student in years 11 and 12 may leave school at the end of their timetabled lessons if they have a ‘study period’ period 6. Students MUST SIGN OUT of school indicating TAFE or Study Period in the senior sign-out book at the Administration office. Homework Centre A reminder that the Homework Centre is available to all students from 3:20 pm to 5:00 pm every Monday and Thursday in the library. We encourage parents to remind their children of this wonderful resource to assist students with their learning. Year 11 Exams Students will be undertaking their yearly exams for the next two weeks. Good Luck to all students. We wish that all the preparations you have done will serve you well and we look forward to seeing you all back in Term 4 ready to start Year 12 work. Welcome Ms Mandy Kaur Ms Kaur replaces Ms Munro in the Mathematics Faculty. She comes with many years of teaching experience and is looking forward to know our School Community more. She can be found in the B Block Staff room.

The Calendar Date Event September 10 Yr 11 Yearly Exams start September 11 Yr 10 Photography students to Art Gallery September 12 7G English & Support Class to Galilee Catholic School periods 3 and 4. September 14 Special Olympics at PCYC Marrickville for Support Class students September 18 VFest at Chauvel Cinema at 6:30 pm September 19 Year 12 Graduation 7 pm September 21 Last Day of Term 3, Last day of Year 11 Yearly Exams, Yr 7 Immunization October 8 First School Day for Term 4 Our school Calendar Departmental News Curriculum Webpage Mathematics 2013 Year 11 Subject Selection Stage 5.2 or Stage 5.1 Maths (10MAT.2, 10MAT.3 and 10MAT.4) are not prepared for students to study 2 Unit (Advanced) Mathematics in year 11. The Maths Faculty is running a Year 11 Preparation Program, coordinated by Mr Tai, for the smooth transition to the learning of 2 Unit (Advanced) Mathematics in Year 11 next year. It is very important to note that students in these classes who are not participating in the Year 11 Preparation Program do not have the necessary assumed knowledge and skills for the course and will not be able to choose it in year 11. See Mr Lo if there is any question.

Students in the Year 11 Preparation Program should also use MATHLETICS to enhance and consolidate their Maths skills. If not, please pay $20 at the Finance Office to use MATHLETICS at home and in school for the rest of the year or you can pay using credit card over the phone for your child. Visit the website www.mathletics.com.au for detail.

The list of students accepted to Mathematics Extension in 2013 can be found at the notice board at A6 corridor and outside the B-block staff room. Congratulations. For those who are not on the list, please see Mr Lo for support if they want to achieve all necessary learning outcomes as required for this challenging Extension course. Yearly Exam for years 8, 9 and 10 Please note the following changes to the curriculum booklets:

The year 8, 9 and 10 yearly exams will be worth 25% of the semester 2 grade and they will be mainly focusing on semester 2 topics covered in class.

Year 12 The Maths results have been finalised and they are excellent – 23 students achieved the highest grade. Congratulations.

All classes will be completing past HSC papers and consolidating their knowledge in preparation for the HSC. Students should have reference book on past HSC papers with worked solution. See the class teacher for detail. Parents please note that all year 12 students have to attend class regularly after the Trial exams until the end of Term 3.

Year 11

The Maths Preliminary courses have concluded last week and the Maths Yearly Exams are timetabled at the last Thursday and Friday of the term. Students should have a thorough revision of all course content and practice on revision material provided. They can also use MATHLETICS and attend the free after school homework centre at the school library Monday and Thursday. See the class teachers for detail.

Year 11 students will start their HSC program at the start of Term 4. As the minimum number of unit for the HSC is 10 as compare to 12 for the preliminary course, Maths students have the following options for their HSC:

Maths Extension students (11MAT.1 and 11MAT.2) –

1. Take up Maths Extension 2, studying Maths Extension 1 and Maths Extension 2. 2. Continue with Maths Extension 1, studying Maths Extension 1 and Mathematics (2 Unit). 3. Change to Mathematics only.

Mathematics (2 Unit) students (11MAT.3 and 11MAT.4) – 1. Continue with Mathematics. 2. Drop Mathematics. 3. Drop Mathematics and take up General Maths (subject to availability).

General Mathematics students (11MAG.1 and 11MAG.2) – 1. Continue with General Maths. 2. Drop General Maths.

Students should consider their options very carefully and decide according to their interest, future study / career need and academic results. See the class teacher and Career Adviser for more detail. Students accepted to Mathematics Extension 2 have been notified by Mr Lo already. The first lesson is period 5 Term 4 Week 1 Wednesday at A619. See Mr Lo if you also want to try. Year 8 – 10 It is the Maths Faculty’s policy to have a topic test after each topic is completed for years 8 to 10 and students should be expecting 2 or more topic tests each term. Hence, students in year 8, 9 and 10 should have completed the first topic test for Term 3. Parents please ask their child about the results of the topic test(s) and detail of any forthcoming topic test in the near future. Students should also plan for a study routine including using MATHLETICS and attending afterschool Homework Centre on Monday and Thursday at school library. Please check with the class teachers about the current topic and topic tests for detail.

Some class information are:

• 7D are working through Decimals and will have a topic test in Week 9. • 8MAT.1 are starting The Number Plane. • 9MAT.2 are starting Geometry. • 9MAT.7 will have a topic test on Equation and Inequation at Week 9 Wednesday. • 10MAT.7 are starting Deductive Geometry. • 10MAT.1, 10MAT.6 and 10MAT.7 have completed a topic test on Curve Sketching recently. Students

who missed the test should see their class teachers immediately.

Science Year 7 Students will be continuing to work on their Plant Earth topic throughout the end of the term. Students have been given an assessment task “Journey to the Centre of the Earth” in which they are to write a fictional story with a factual basis about how they would travel from space to the Earth’s core. This assignment will be due on Monday, October 10 (Term 4, week 1). Year 9 Students will be continuing to work on their Energy Resources topic throughout the end of the term. Students will be given an assessment task on this topic before the end of the term to be due early next term. Year 10

Students will be finalising the main concepts of their final rotation before the Trial School Certificate. Students may be given time in class for revision if possible, but should also be revising their year 9 and 10 Science work at home in preparation for the exam. When school resumes next term, students will continue with their current teacher, completing the course and revising before the School Certificate. Year 11 Biology Students will sit their yearly Biology examination on Monday 19/9/11 (week 10). Students are advised that they will be examined on all four topics of the Preliminary course – A local ecosystem, Patterns in Nature, Life on Earth, Evolution of Australian Biota. This will be a two hour examination including 20 multiple choice questions and 10 short to long answer questions worth 55 marks. Students should be studying for this exam to prepare themselves and can see their teachers with any questions. Chemistry Students will sit their yearly Biology examination on Monday 19/9/11 (week 10). Students are advised that they will be examined on all four topics of the Preliminary course – A local ecosystem, Patterns in Nature, Life on Earth, Evolution of Australian Biota. This will be a two hour examination including 20 multiple choice questions and 10 short to long answer questions worth 55 marks. Students should be studying for this exam to prepare themselves and can see their teachers with any questions. Physics Students will sit their yearly Biology examination on Monday 19/9/11 (week 10). Students are advised that they will be examined on all four topics of the Preliminary course – A local ecosystem, Patterns in Nature, Life on Earth, Evolution of Australian Biota. This will be a two hour examination including 20 multiple choice questions and 10 short to long answer questions worth 55 marks. Students should be studying for this exam to prepare themselves and can see their teachers with any questions. Year 12 Biology Students will be completing revision and past HSC papers in class. Students are advised that this time is invaluable in their final weeks of school before graduation and may help improve their marks in the HSC. They should be reminded that classes will still go ahead until the last day of term and unless they are ill, they should be at school and in class to learn. Chemistry Students will be completing revision and past HSC papers in class. Students are advised that this time is invaluable in their final weeks of school before graduation and may help improve their marks in the HSC. They should be reminded that classes will still go ahead until the last day of term and unless they are ill, they should be at school and in class to learn. Physics Students will be completing revision and past HSC papers in class. Students are advised that this time is invaluable in their final weeks of school before graduation and may help improve their marks in the HSC. They should be reminded that classes will still go ahead until the last day of term and unless they are ill, they should be at school and in class to learn. Senior Science Students will be completing revision and past HSC papers in class. Students are advised that this time is invaluable in their final weeks of school before graduation and may help improve their marks in the HSC. They should be reminded that classes will still go ahead until the last day of term and unless they are ill, they should be at school and in class to learn.

History Year 7 Year 7 have begun their study of Ancient Civilisations – they will be looking at either Ancient Egypt or Ancient Greece. Throughout this topic they will focus on daily life of men and women, civics and citizenship, rights and freedoms, beliefs and values, and the legacies of these civilisations. Year 8 Year 8 will be concluding their studies on Colonization and Contact: The Aztecs at the end of this term. Over the final weeks they will be looking at the role Cortes and the Conquistadors played in the demise of the Aztecs and their legacy today. Students in 8D, 8F and 8G have their assessment tasks (source analyses) due on Tuesday 18thSeptember; students in 8B have theirs due on Monday 17th September. Next term students we will be looking at Australian Aborigines. Year 9

Year 9 are continuing their work on World War One, looking at issues on the home front, the results of the conscription debate, and commemoration of the War today. 9G have their assessment tasks due in Week 9. The next unit of study will be on Australia between the Wars. Year 9 Elective Have just begun the new topic of Greek Myths: starting with the Trojan Wars and the story of the horse and the focus will be on archaeological evidence regarding to the myths studied. Year 10 The focus for this term is Australia and the Vietnam War Era. Throughout this topic we will look at Australia’s response to the threat of communism, reasons for Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, the response of various groups to Australia’s involvement and the impact of the war. Year 11– Modern History –Year 11 Modern History will sit a 2 hour examination on Thursday, September 13th that will include 3 sections. Section 1 will be sourced based on the Causes of WWI. Sections 2 and 3 will be essay based with a choice of 2 in each section on Russia 1905-1945. Ancient History–. Society and Culture- Students are to be revising all 3 depth studies for this year, they are the Social and Cultural World, Personal and Social Identity (Adolescence) and Intercultural Communication. The exam will consist of multiple choice, short answer questions, a scaffolded essay and an extended response. Studies of Religion–Year 11 have concluded their Preliminary studies and we wish them well in their upcoming exams. Students are required to study material covered in the topics of Religion in Australia pre-1945 and Religious Tradition: Islam. The exam will contain a variety of multiple choice, terminology, short answer, medium answer and one essay-length question. Next term we will start our course by looking at Religion in Australia post-1945. Year 12 Ancient History - Year 12 are concluding their topic on Pompeii and Herculaneum over the next two weeks. Students are reminded that they are expected to attend class until the last day. Over this time we will look at private buildings, and heritage and conservation within the cities. Students are strongly encouraged to start studying for the exam, to access practice papers from the Board of Studies website or their teacher, and to practice their terminology and source analysis. Ms Pollock will be running revision sessions during the holidays for both classes should they wish to attend. We wish them well in their upcoming exams. Modern - Students will be continuing with their study of Conflict in Europe the focus is on the British and German home fronts during WWII. Over the next fortnight students will be revising the topics studied this year and working on exam preparation. Society and Culture–Over the next fortnight the focus will be on continuity and change within Buddhism and other Belief Systems and also students will be making future predictions about Belief Systems. We will also be revising the depth studies we have studied this year and working on exam technique. Extension - Year 12 History Extension will have revision for the core study Historiography and the case study Winston Churchill for the remaining 2 lessons. Languages Year 7 Italian Students will continue Unit 2 "Do you like?". During weeks 7 they will be revising all grammatical structures and practising spelling of the new words. Students will be sitting for their practice exams in week 7 in order to achieve high academic results in their assessment in Italian. All students were issued with the Assessment Notification slips two weeks prior the assessment. The exams will start in week 8. Homework is due Friday week 8. Japanese Year 7 Japanese are learning about household items, after Yoshi and Mark arrive in the ancient capital, Kyoto. Year 8 Italian Students are currently completing a topic relating to family and pets. A class examination based on listening and reading skills, is scheduled for week 9 and in class revision will take place prior to the examination date. Students were issued with an assessment task notification detailing content to study and layout of this examination paper. The presentation of individual photo albums has now been rescheduled for week 10. Students have been working on their albums in the computer room and it is wonderful to see the extensive creativity of our students. All students have been informed about the need to submit work on the specified due date and to save the final product on a USB to bring to class. Students are again reminded to read the task

description and marking criteria carefully for this assessment task. At the start of next term, students will be given the opportunity to also present their work to a partner class. Japanese Year 8 Japanese are doing presentations about Japan's flag, history, martial arts, samurai, shoguns. Russian In week 7 students will be practising their writing and reading skills as well as their spelling. They will revise all grammatical structures and new vocabulary in order to achieve high academic results. Students will sit for their exams in week 8. All the students were issued with Exam Notification slips two weeks prior their exams. Year 9 Italian Year 9 Italian have finished watching a film about a volatile family in Lampedusa, Sicily. They are about to start a new unit of work based on the importance of "la bellafigura" to Italian life. Japanese Year 9 Japanese are writing and reading in hiragana, katakana about school subjects, teachers and food items. Year 9 Philosophy During weeks 9 and 10 students will continue learning about the Consequential theory of Utilitarianism. Students will look at the arguments “For and Against Utilitarianism” and will be able to decide if this theory truly reflects the Rightness of the action. Are consequences really important for the morality of the action? Will the students change their mind? I love when they do! The problem is that they do it very often in a philosophy class. But isn't it the main purpose of philosophy to question your basic assumptions and beliefs? So we are on the right track! But again, what would I know? I know nothing! Technology and Applied Studies Year 9 robotics The robotics class has been getting into constructing and programming their robots as there is no tomorrow. There are students in this class who would make any parent or teacher proud. The class is looking at moving into the Rescue and Robo cup activity stage. The class has been invited to spend a day at UNSW as a preliminary introduction to Robocup activities. This would also allow us to determine what additional resources (sensors) and programming skills we may require. Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) MUSIC CLASSES Year 12: Music 1 and Music 2 will be continuing to study for the written HSC paper for the remainder of this term Year 11: Music 1 and 2 HSC Written Exams are scheduled for Monday, Sept 10 from 12.30pm. Music 2 Performance Exam will be scheduled on Tuesday, Sept 18 between 12am and 2.00pm. Year 10: Mrs Masterson’s music class will be performing an own choice assessment on Monday Sept 10 during class time VISUAL ARTS CLASSES 12 Photography All Students should be working on their Portfolios and Personal Logos which can be used for potential interviews for courses and jobs after High School 11 Visual Arts All Mini Body of Works should be submitted by now. Students should be studying for their Visual Arts exam in Week 10 – Thu 20th September. Additional Theory Notes and practice essays should be submitted via Edmodo. Group code: x1qlqr. 10 Visual Design Students are exploring the theme “Food Packaging design”. Students should be up to making the prototype for their food packaging. All work should be documented in their Visual Design Diary and any digital work can be submitted via Edmodo. Group Code: so21d9. Final packaging due in week 10. 9 Photography Students are learning basics of Photoshop and will be required to look on edmodo to complete Mini Photoshop Tasks. Students to bring their laptops to all classes and submit Mini Photoshop Tasks #1 - #8 via Edmodo. Group code: bklnbl. Research Assessment task is due on Friday Week 10 via edmodo. They need to research Photographic and Graphic design companies. They will also be working in 2 groups who will take turns in the darkroom – group A and group B who will work in the darkroom in 2 consecutive lessons. If they are away, they must wait until it is their group turn in order to go into the darkroom. Students MUST remember to bring their laptops FULLY CHARGED to every lesson.

V-FEST This is the 14th Film Festival and the screening takes place on Tuesday 18th September 2012. The venue is the Chauvel Cinema, Oxford Street Paddington and commences at 6.30. Please be at the cinema by 6.15pm to secure a good seat. There are NO tickets, just first in … Gold coin admission. PDHPE All students from years 7 – 10 have been issued with a detailed scope and sequence that explains at length what students are doing each term in the theoretical and practical components of this course. Students have also been issued with a “PDHPE GENERAL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AT RBSC” sheet. This details the requirements in PDHPE in relation to uniform, theory lessons, homework, assignments and student conduct. Year 7 Year 7 are completing a unit entitled “Am I Normal?” in the theoretical component of this course. In this unit students will look at factors that affect health such as adolescence and change, body image, eating disorders, the nature of mental health problems and seeking help/protective strategies. The assessment task for this unit is a speech/power point presentation for the selective class and creating a poster in Glogster for the comprehensive classes. This will be issued in week three for the selective cohort and week 6 for the comprehensive cohort. In the practical component of this course the students will enjoy participating in a variety of stick games such as softball/T-ball, cricket, hockey and Lacrosse. Year 8 Year 8 are completing a unit entitled “Life Long Habits” in the theoretical component of this course. In this unit students will explore risk taking behaviours, sexual health and strategies to minimise harm to lifestyle diseases. The assessment task for this unit is creating a pamphlet/newsletter or website. This will be issued in week seven of this term. In the practical component of this course the students are utilising the colleges fit lab and learning a range of age appropriate strength exercises. Year 9 Year 9 are completing a unit entitled “Looking After Myself and Others” in the theoretical component of this course. In this unit students will look at supporting themselves and others, strengthening resiliency and developing equal and respectful relationships. The assessment task for this unit is creating a story book for the selective cohort and designing a pamphlet/newsletter for the comprehensive cohort. This will be issued in week seven of this term. Please note that Year 9 are working with edmodo on their laptops and should be checking this daily. In the practical component of this course the students are in the process of creating their own game. This will be due in week six or seven and will be taught to the whole class, who will then play that game. Year 10 Year 10 are completing a unit entitled “Composition and Performance” in the theoretical component of this course. In this unit students will explore influences on skill development and performance and applying mechanical principles to enhance performance. The assessment task for this unit is an end of year examination. Please note that Year 10 are working with edmodo on their laptops and should be checking this daily. In the practical component of this course the students are utilising the colleges fit lab and learning a range of age appropriate strength exercises. Year 9 PASS These students are starting a new unit entitled – “May the Force be with you!” Students examine how the laws of physics and technology affect performance. This will involve look at both the theoretical and practical application of biomechanics and technology in modern sport. Students participate in a range of ball sports to examine how biomechanics impacts on a variety of ball sports. Year 10 PASS – These students are starting a new unit entitled – “Sporting Champions – Born or Made?” They will be given the opportunity to discuss and critically think about what makes a successful athlete and they will be questioned about the degree to which these areas are essential for the athlete. In the practical component the students will be learning and participating in a range of new and non-traditional team sports. They are currently enjoying playing a new sport called “Speedminton”. Year 11PDHPE Year 11 are studying diligently for their yearly exam. These students should be completing past papers and submitting them to Mr Papadakis for marking.

Year 12PDHPE Year 12 have now completed the PDHPE course. The next two weeks students will be completing revision with some students presenting seminars on selected topics to the class. The class is also completing a Trial HSC paper on Monday 17th September starting at 8 am in C204. A reminder that each student should be aiming to spend at least three hours a week studying just for this subject. Year 12 SLR These students have enjoyed playing a variety of new and old games this term. They have been playing the new game of “speedminton” and their skill level has improved with each game they play. The other two games that they enjoyed playing are the not so new game of Boules and the relatively new game of “Klops”. They have enjoyed playing both games but particularly “Klops”. A quick search in youtube and you quickly become well versed in the game of “Klops”. COLES VOUCHERS This promotion is now closed but a reminder that if you are a Coles on Line customer you can still arrange for your points to be given to the college. Please go to this web site and follow the links www.sportsforschools.com.au/nominate Social Science Year12 Business Studies, Economics, Geography and Legal Studies students will be finishing last pieces of content in the final HSC topics and revising all topics in each of these courses up until the Graduation on Wednesday 19th September. The Social Science Faculty would like to take this opportunity to thank the Year 12 students for their hard work and commitment over the past two years. Year 11 Business Studies, Economics, Geography and Legal Studies students will be undertaking exams over the final two weeks of term. Students will receive their Yearly Exam results and feedback in Week 1 of Term 4. They will also commence HSC Topic 1. Year 10 Geography All year 10 students have either presented or will be presenting their ‘Global Link’ presentations in class during week 9. Assessment Task 3 was due on Monday Week 8 - some students have still not submitted this work. In week 10 we will commence the next unit of work Australia’s Future Challenges. Term Four Year 7 Life Saving Week Is on at Bondi Beach from Monday 3rd December through to and including Friday 7th December. Year 7 will be issued with notes during week three of this term. Welfare News Year Advisers Year 7 – Ms Bingham and Ms Morris Year 8 – Ms Strong and Ms Russell Year 9 – Ms Stern and Ms Cleary Year 10 – Ms Horvath and Mr Portada Year 11 – Mr Alexandrou and Ms Hawkins Year 12 – Ms Kelly and Mr Horrell Your child’s year adviser should be a first point of contact with the college. Year Advisers can answer many queries or if necessary direct you to the appropriate person. As Year Advisers, and indeed other College staff,

are often busy teaching we recommend that you make contact via email. Please send an email to the College Account marked with Attention followed by the year advisers name re your child’s name and year group. Year Info Year 7 Year 7 Web Page Year 8 Year 8 Webpage Year 9 A reminder to bring your laptops everyday fully charged. Year 9 Webpage Year 10 Year 10 Webpage Year 11 Good luck on your exams. Remember to read the questions carefully, make full use of the time allocated and remain calm and focused throughout your exam period. Respect the right of others to complete their exams even if you finish early by following all exam procedures. Year 11 Webpage Year 12 As this is your last newsletter, everyone at school wishes you all the best. Study hard, and reach for the stars. Year 12 Webpage Co-curricular Music Ensemble Program

Overseas Tour Seminar - 13th September 6:30pm The Rose Bay Music Ensemble Program is exploring a long-waited opportunity to take a group overseas. Rod Bird from Group Events will be holding a presentation/information night for parents on the evening of Thursday, 13th September at 6:30pm in the lecture theatre at the school. Please come along to find out all the information about this exciting excursion opportunity. Soiree The Inaugural RBSC instrumental Soiree will be taking place taking Wednesday 12th September in the large MEP rehearsal room, entrance off Chaleyer st. Come and hear some of our very talented instrumentalists performing select AMEB and concert repertoire with Nick Fowler and Vivienne Tye (RBSC 2010) from 7pm. The performance will feature students from years 7 to 11 in a convivial and relaxed atmosphere. Tea, coffee and juice will be provided; feel free to bring a plate of your own choice. Entry is free and proceedings should be finished by 8.30pm. Rock Band There will be a student concert in term 4. Stay tuned for further details. Next Committee Meeting Monday, 15th October at 7pm – Committee meetings are open to all members. Enter via the main entrance near the office and continue down the corridor to the board room – opposite the finance office. Combined Choir Event: Thursday, 25th October – The MEP will be holding a Combined Choir Event in the school gym. We have invited choirs from schools in the area to join us for a performance. There will be performances from the following choirs:

Rose Bay Secondary College Choir Bondi Beach Public School Choir Clovelly Public School Choir Bronte Public School Choir Rose Bay Public School Choir Vaucluse Public School Choir Woollahra Public School Choir VFEST 2012 Everyone is invited to attend the VFEST films at the Chauvel Cinema on the 18th September at 6:30 pm. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS THE MUSICAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Visit: www.webticketing.com.au Direct link: http://www.webticketing.com.au/DisplayEvent.aspx?eventid=271 Show Dates: 27-29th November 2012 Time: 7:30pm Tickets: $22 students / $27 Adults (All inc. of booking fees) Students under 5 years – Free. Cast: Some students still owe $30 for the t-shirt and $130 for show fees. This can be paid to the finance office. Holiday rehearsals will resume in the SECOND WEEK OF THE HOLIDAYS Tuesday 2nd Oct – Friday 5th Oct. More details and times to follow. Please “Like” our page on facebook for updates: RBSC Little Shop of Horrors. Crew will only be required during sport time on Wednesdays; however, they are welcome to stay until 5:00pm with the rest of the cast. Only a limited number of crew can work on the night of the production. They must speak to Ms Alonzo if they wish to help on the nights of the show. If there are any parents and friends who are willing to lend a hand in the production of the show in a range of areas such as Puppetry, costumes, set construction, props co-ordination, sponsorship, food donations, kitchen hands. Please contact Ms Alonzo: Maria.Alonzo2@det.nsw.edu.au. If you own “Faux flowers and plants” and would like to donate it to the musical, please let us know so that we may add it to our props collection. We would appreciate any RAFFLE PRIZES as donations for the show and can be drawn off on closing night. Your contribution will be greatly acknowledged. Co Curricular Webpage Music Ensemble Program Sport News Sport Webpage P&C News P & C. Webpage Canteen News Uniform Shop Webpage Newsletter Contacts:

1. lucy.andre@det.nsw.edu.au 2. heidi.metson@det.nsw.edu.au

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