Deputy Principals’ Newsletter Weeks 5 (Week A 13 August) and 6 (Week B 20 August) Term 3: MONDAY AUGUST 13TH, 2012 Contents

Breaking News …. RBSC Boys Win Basketball Competition

Tournament of Minds

From the Library

What’s new on the website?

STUDY SKILLS TIP FOR AUGUST: Myth Busting Multi-Tasking

From the Deputy Principals’ Desks

Calendar

Departmental news

Year group information

Extra-Curricular Programs

Newsletter Contacts

Visit the School Website

Breaking News …. RBSC Boys Win Basketball Competition The Rose Bay Sports Committee sponsors the following RBSC teams that compete in external after school and weekend competitions:

1. Boys basketball – two year 7 boys teams, two year 8 boys teams and one year 9 team. 2. Girls Basketball – open girls’ basketball team. 3. Girls Netball – one year 7 girls team and one year 8 girls team

These teams are supported by supplying, training facilities, a coach, uniform, gear and subsidising fees. The Open Girls Basketball Team tasted success winning their competition last season and this now this success has moved onto to one of junior boys’ team. Below is a match report written by Lewis Clark.

The Rose Bay Thunder defeated the Knicks 104 - 65 in the JAAM Basketball Grand Final despite losing to them in the previous time they met. The Thunder had a great start to the season winning their first 5 games and having a draw in their 6th. A few close losses knocked the Thunder off first place and they were left with only 5 players coming into the finals after Jesse broke his arm during a tight game against the Knicks. The Thunder stayed composed and ended up having a convincing win in the final. They will be back next for season for back to back titles.

Congratulations to all of the boys and thank you to their coach Leonids Spilbergs of Year 12, and the parents for their support; especially Lewis’ mother – Meredith McDonald.

Tournament of Minds Congratulations to the students selected to represent Rose Bay Secondary College in the Tournament of Minds team. These students are: Josh Kurucz-Hart, Lizzie Butterworth, Millianna Uchitel, Eugene Walsh, Susanna Lehman, Libby Taylor and Bill Robinson. The students are currently working hard on their long-term problem and practising their skills in drama, presentation and improvisation through frequent spontaneous problems in preparation for competition day on Sunday August 26. These children have been working very hard under the tutelage of Ms Pollock who has been working tirelessly with them. All the best!

From the Library NSW Premier's Reading Challenge

Online entries for The NSW Premier's Reading Challenge must be finalised by Thursday 30th August so the coordinator Ms Efthimiou can validate by the closing date September 1st, 2012. Please encourage your child to update their records at home as well as during their PRC lesson at school. Congratulations to the twenty three students who have currently completed the Challenge. National Year of Reading and Book Week During Book Week and in this National Year of Reading the library is hosting a talk by storyboard and comic book artist Chewie Chan. Chewie has worked on comic books such as Iron Man, Buckaroo Banzai and movie productions Superman Returns and Happy Feet. He is the Comics Consultant at Kinokuniya Bookstores and will talk about the art of graphic storytelling. The talk will be informal, students will have time to ask about anything from what's in in the world of manga to a career as a graphic novelist. Students must sign up and pay their $4 in the library to attend the talk on Wednesday 22nd August at 11:30-12:30. Places are strictly limited.

What’s new on the website? Head over to the news page to read the latest on our honour roll presentation, basketball success, the band festival fundraiser, tournament of minds, Mock UN day, Reach workshop, and the Post HSC information night. Where relevant you will also find these on the calendar which we’ve updated for term 3 and where there is a dedicated page the news item will also have the link to it. We’ve also updated the Skwirk page with the new password for year 8 students. If you’d like to be involved in keeping the website up-to-date and meet parents in your child’s year while you’re at it please contact either ireneulman@hotmail.com or kelly.robinson6@det.nsw.edu.au . Please contact Kelly if you spot any errors or omissions on the website or have ideas about what else you’d like to see on the website.

STUDY SKILLS TIP FOR AUGUST: Myth Busting Multi-Tasking

Multi-tasking? Myth or reality? It all depends on who you talk to.

Ask any student and they will tell you they can multi-task with ease. Do homework, watch TV, listen to music and check their phone all at the same time, no problem. Ask the academic researchers though and a different story emerges.

Dr. Larry Rosen, Professor of Psychology at California State University, explains that what is actually occurring in this ‘multi-tasking’ is ‘task switching’. Instead of doing two things at once, students are actually switching their focus from one task to another and back again, in a parallel fashion, at high speed, resulting in them staying on task for an average of only 65% of the time period and for a maximum of only 3-5 minutes at a time. Constant task-switching results in it taking much longer to complete the individual tasks not just due to the interruptions, but also because there are delays as the brain switches between tasks and refocuses. This brief bottleneck in the prefrontal cortex delays the start of the next task and the more intense the distraction, the longer it will take the brain to react. A study conducted by Dr. Rosen’s team sent varying numbers of text messages to students in a lecture then tested the students on the content of the lecture. The results were surprising, it was not the number of interruptions that negatively impacted results, it was the time taken by the students to react to the interruptions. Students who responded immediately performed worst on the tests. Those who considered when to check the message and respond (ie in a part of a lecture they deemed less relevant) performed significantly better. What we can learn from this is that students need to become more aware of their ‘task-switching’ and make conscious decisions as to when they choose to shift their focus – instead of being enslaved by their technology and at its constant beck and call. We need to teach students that this constant mental task shifting (even thinking about the technology has the same effect as actually checking the technology) takes oxygen and brain activity away from what they are learning. We need to convince our students that it is ok and even necessary to wait, that they don’t have to respond immediately and do have the ability to delay their check-in with the cyber world. It is all about learning that we can control our selective attention and choose to ignore distractions. We need to train the brain to stop thinking constantly about technology. However, resistance for too long can create anxiety and a fear of missing out, creating ‘continuous partial attention’ in students as oxygen is diverted to activate and maintain thoughts about social media at the expense of classroom material. Dr. Rosen’s team has determined the best approach for students who find it difficult to pull back from their technology devices is to set an alarm on their phone for short regular ‘tech breaks’. They may start with 15 minutes and gradually increase this amount over time to around 30 minutes. The phone will be face down on their desk on silent mode or off, and when the alarm rings they let themselves check messages and status updates for a minute or two, then set the alarm again. Dr. Rosen’s studies found that knowing they can check in 15 minutes creates less anxiety, whereas depriving them of the phone completely did not stop them thinking or obsessing about possible e-communications which took away from their ability to focus fully on their homework. It all comes back to teaching the concept of focus.

Finally, Dr. Rosen argues that we cannot simply remove technology and other distractions; they are too intricately woven into students' daily lives. Instead students should learn metacognitive skills to help them understand when and how to switch their attention between multiple tasks or technologies. Visit the Dealing with Distractions unit at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au to learn more about managing distractions. Our school’s subscription details are - Username: rosebay Password: 111results

From the Deputy Principals’ Desks

Course Selection for Years 9 and 11 2013 We had a huge parent and student participation on the course selection evening on the 24

th July and would like to

thank all our parents for their involvement with this important event. To date, all of the students’ interests in the subjects on offer have been received and the timetable committee will be presenting this data to the Executive Team for the next four weeks. Subjects will then be put onto lines and students placed on these lines. All Year 10 students will be interviewed by a Subject Selection Panel which consists of the Deputy Principals, Head Teachers, Year Advisers and the Careers Adviser. Students will have an opportunity to reflect on their subject choices, their interests, their academic achievements to date, and their career path. Some students will change their subjects at this point in time, and if this is the case, their parents will be informed. Students will be informed of their subjects around week 2 of next term.

Our Year 12 Students Our Year 12 students will complete their Trial Examinations by Mon 13 August. We welcome them back to normal routine on Tue 14 August after two and half weeks of intense study and examinations. There are not many weeks left to finish off their subjects contents and go through their trial exams with their teachers and we hope all students will utilize this time effectively. All Year 12 students and their parents are to mark this date on your calendar: September 19, as it is the Year 12 Graduation Day and all parents and family members are invited to celebrate the completion of 13 years of schooling at 6:00 pm on this day in the College Gymnasium.

RBSC School Photograph Ordering Information Group photos such as: SRC, Captains, Choir, Yr 12 Fun Photo , Band, String Ensemble, Rock Band, International Students, Library Monitors, Dance and friendship photos may be ordered by contacting ASA Photography at enquiries@asaphotography.com.au or on 0410 636 585. Cost: $15 each includes postage and handling Payment methods: credit card or cheque.

Overdue library resources - procedure Students are welcome to borrow resources from the library all year around. The student loan period for most resources is 2 weeks. Items may be renewed if they have not been reserved by another borrower. The library procedure for overdue books is to send reminder slips every two weeks to students to return or renew books. If students ignore reminder slips, text messages will be sent to parents to request assistance in locating missing books and returning to library promptly. Please reply to text acknowledging whether book(s) is being returned or replaced. Unfortunately, if no appropriate action is taken by your child to return long overdue items they will be placed on after school detention. In most cases students are just very forgetful and could avoid after school detention; please assist your child to locate books – especially since other students are often waiting patiently for the items. Thank you in advance for your support in this matter. The Calendar

Date Event

Aug 13 Last day for Trial HSC exams

Aug 14 Mathematics ICAS competition Yr 12 School Photo, School Catch up photo day

Aug 15 ‘Reach’ Program 9 – 1pm

Aug 16 Years 9 and 10 Gala Day for some students Combined Primary Schools Bands Workshop and Concert

Aug 20 Business Studies Excursion periods 1 and 2

Aug 21 Dance Showcase HSC Visual Art Exhibition

Aug 22 Tournament of Mind practice day Meet the Music Concert at Opera House

Aug 23 Year 12 Post HSC Evening 6 pm

Aug 23 - 24 Years 9 and 10 Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Qualifying Walk

Aug 26 Tournament of Minds Competition at Sydney Girls High

Our school Calendar Departmental News Curriculum Webpage

ENGLISH and DRAMA ENGLISH Year 12 All Year 12 Advanced, Standard and ESL and Extension 1 students are finishing their Trial Exams and are then back in class for revision until the end of Term 3. Year 12 Extension 2 students must submit their major projects by 9:00am 17

th August.

Tear 12 English Studies are completing their last assessment tasks. Year 11 Year 11 Advanced and Standard students are completing their second Module which will be assessed in a speaking task in weeks 7 and 8. Yr 11 ESL students are continuing their last module. 11 Extension students will present their Seminars Weeks -4 to 6. Year 7-10 Year 10 Selective class is completing their Film unit which will be assessed in week 5 as a viewing and representing task. They will then begin their Yr 10 Area of Study module for “Changing perspectives.” Yr 10 Comprehensive classes commence their speaking task for the “Short stories – creative writing” unit in week 5. They should complete their presentations by week 6. All students who miss their task scheduled date need to bring a doctor’s certificate to explain their absence. The conventional rules apply. From week 5 all 4 classes will begin their Area of Study module for “Change”. Year 9 Selective and Comprehensive classes are completing their Appropriating Shakespeare units. They will do their viewing and representing task week 5-6. All classes will begin their poetry modules after that. Year 8 classes Selective classes are completing their “Shrek’ film study which is being assessed in a viewing and representing task. Yr 8 Comprehensive are also doing a viewing and representing task for their film study of “Bend it like Beckham”. Year 7 classes are completing their picture books and are beginning their film study unit which will be assessed at the end of term. DRAMA Year 12 Drama students are completing their Trial written paper and doing their Trial performances in week 6. The Drama students are doing their HSC Performance exam Thursday 23/8/12 – the Board of Study examiners will be at the school all day. Year 11 Drama students are completing their Elements of Production in Performance and their assessment will comprise Assessment for Task #4 Performance/Production Role 15%, Logbook – 10%. Year 10 Drama students are still engaged with their Political and Street Theatre unit which will continue until week 8. Year 9 Drama students are spending this term on their Commedia dell’Arte module.

Mathematics

MATHLETICS

Letters reminding students of the use of MATHLETICS have been given to students who have not used nor paid for MATHLETICS. Please talk to your child to make sure that MATHLETICS is being used for the learning of Maths at home. If not, please make it happen. Ask your child to 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. Please contact Mr Lo at bill.lo@det.nsw.edu.au if you have any question about the use of MATHLETICS.

The Maths Faculty is using MATHLETICS to enhance the learning of Maths for all students. Every year 7 and 8 Maths class will have at least 1 lesson per fortnight scheduled in a computer room using MATHLETICS and all years 7 to 10 Maths classes has to use MATHLETICS in some form every week. In addition, many students in year 11 and 12 choose to use MATHLETICS to consolidate their Maths skills and concepts.

Most students and parents agree that MATHLETICS is a fabulous resource which gives students an opportunity for extra practice in all topics and further explanations of key concepts they may be struggling with. Students can work at own pace and love to see the instant feedback it provides. Visit the website www.mathletics.com.au for details.

2013 Year 11 Subject Selection

There are 90 and 32 students choose to study Advanced Maths and General Maths respectively via Edval Webchoice. Out of these students, almost all of them are choosing Maths as their main preference with only 5 students choosing General Maths as their reserve preference. In order to support the students’ choice and ensure that those who intend to study Advanced Maths next year are fully equipped for the course, the Maths Faculty is running a “Advanced Maths Foundation Program” coordinated by Mr Tai. Many students have been invited to join the program already. Parents of these students please encourage your child to step up to the challenge ahead and learn from this program in order to have a smooth transition to the learning of Maths in Year 11 next year.

In addition, 38 Stage 5.3 Advanced Maths students have submitted application for Maths Extension. 34 of them are accepted and a list will be issued during Week 5. Mr Lo will work with the remaining students to support their aspiration and help them to achieve all necessary learning outcomes as required for this challenging Extension course.

Mathematics Competitions

The ICAS Mathematics Competition will be held on 14th August during period 4 in the school Hall. There are 139

students enrolled for this competition. To help their preparation, revision material has been issued to the students by their class teachers. Good Luck.

Yearly Exam for years 8, 9 and 10

Please note the following change 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

All year 12 Maths students have completed their Trial exams. Congratulations.

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

Year 11 Maths Assessment Task 3 has completed. Students missing the Assessment Task have to follow the school policy by completing a misadventure form with a medical certificate and submit it to Mr Lo the first day back to school. Zero mark will be awarded if the proper procedure is not observed.

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.

Year 7

Year 7 classes are finishing Angle and Decimal. The Term 3 common test is scheduled at Term 2 Week 6 and more detail will be given to student at Week 5.

Science Science summary The Science faculty would like to welcome Mr Michael Robinson to the faculty and hope he enjoys teaching at Rose Bay. Science week officially starts on the 11th of August and ends on the 18th of August. In celebration the science department will have a photography competition. Students may like to submit a photo of wildlife photo, natural phenomena, chemical reaction or perhaps an environmental photograph. Entries should be submitted to the science department digitally by the 18th of August. The winning entry will receive a World Wildlife Foundation panda beach towel. Year 7 Students have just completed their Energy topic and have submitted and presented their Energy model assignments. In the coming weeks, students will be beginning their next topic “Planet Earth”. There will be an assignment for this topic due by the end of term. Year 8 Students will be starting the topic “Body Systems” and can expect an assignment on the topic in the coming weeks. Year 9 Students will be undertaking a test on “Electricity and Light” in week 5. This will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions. Their next topic is “Energy Resources”. Marine studies: Students are working on the topic “Dangerous Marine Creatures”. Year 10 Students have begun their final rotation for year 10. This rotation will last until the School Certificate examination early next term. Students should be aware that ALL topics covered this year will be included in their Trial School Certificate in week 10 this term. Ms Bingham and Mr Jamieson’s Biology classes (10F and 10A) have an assignment due in week 6. Year 11 Biology Students should have completed and handed in their fourth assessment task last week which will be marked and returned as soon as possible. Students are continuing with their final Preliminary topic – Evolution of Australian Biota – and should be advised that this topic, along with all previous topics, will be included in their Yearly examination at the end of term which students should be studying for. Chemistry Students should have completed their fourth assessment task on the Heat of Dissolution. They have now stared the topic energy. Physics Physics students are finishing up the topic ‘Moving About’ and moving on to their last topic of yr 11 “The Cosmic Engine”. Yr 11 physics students can expect an assignment based on the topic “The Cosmic Engine”. Year 12 Congratulation to all students on completing their trial exams, only one more hurdle and it’s all over. Biology Biology students will be working through the remaining content from the option “Communication”. There will be a neuroscientist attending a class to talk to students about how the brain affects communication. Chemistry Chemistry students will be working through the option topic “Industrial Chemistry”. Physics Physics students will be working through the option topic “Quanta to Quarks”.

History Year 7

Over the next week are finishing off our first topic of 'What is History' and starting on Ancient Egypt, looking at geography, the importance of the Nile and political and social structure. Year 8

Students in Year 8 have started their new topic on Contact and Colonisation History. This term will focus on the Aztecs and will look at their culture, religion, society and what happened to them when they came into contact with Europeans.

Year 9

Year 9 will be finishing off the topic of Australia until 1914 by looking at the immigration restriction act and social legislation of the time. We will then move on to the next topic of Australia’s involvement in World War One. We will begin the topic by looking at the causes of the war and the reasons for Australia’s entry into the war. The assignment for this term will involve creating an enlistment poster and writing an essay. More information will be provided in class. Year 10 Over the next two weeks we move into the Australian and the Vietnam War era, we will examine the reasons for Australia’s involvement and the social, political and cultural changes that resulted from it. Year 11 – Modern History –Students have begun the new depth study of the Russian Revolution. We begin with an in-depth look into Russian society before the 1905 Revolution and also key personalities such as the Tsar, Rasputin, Lenin and

Marx. Students are to be working on their Personal Interest Project as their written component of the Personal Interest Project is due on Monday of Week 6. Ancient History – Students are studying the topic of Roman-Britain, with a focus on archaeological evidence and significant towns. For their PIP's they should have handed in their essay outlines and the final essay will be due Friday week 5. Society and Culture- This term our focus is – Intercultural Communication. The focus of this depth study is showing how people in different social, cultural and environmental settings can better understand each other and their world. Students will learn to identify the methods of verbal and non-verbal communication, question the effectiveness of these methods of communication and the place of gender roles in the communication process. They will identify aspects of society and culture that are similar and different and recognise the existence of intercultural misunderstandings. Students will receive their next assessment task in class over this week.

Studies of Religion - Year 11 are coming to the end of their Preliminary Course in Studies of Religion. We have finished our unit on Religion in Australia pre-1945 and have just started our final unit on Islam. Over the next few weeks we will look at the life of Muhammad and why is he the model for Muslims, key beliefs and sacred texts. Students are encouraged to revise terminology frequently. Year 12

Ancient History - Year 12 have concluded their Trial Exams and will be spending the remaining six weeks completing their unit on Pompeii and Herculaneum and revising for the HSC. The focus over the next two weeks will be on the political system, public and private buildings and the economy. Students are encouraged to review their Latin terminology on a frequent basis in preparation for the HSC. Modern - Students will be continuing with their study of Conflict in Europe. The second part of their assessment task relating to this topic will be due Monday 20th August. Society and Culture - We will be continuing with our Depth Study of Belief Systems, with a focus on Buddhism. From Monday 20th August students will be presenting various aspects of the Buddhist religion.

Languages Year 7 Italian

The students will continue Unit 1 "My class". During weeks 5 and 6 they will learn how to tell time in Italian and learn some class room expressions. They will also continue practising grammar and spelling as well as writing and listening skills in order to achieve high academic results in their assessment in Italian. Japanese

Year 7 Japanese are practising their hiragana writing skills, reinforcing their knowledge of greetings, introductions and farewells. They are acting out introducing themselves to one another using a meishi or business card, bowing to show respect, judging how low to bow according to their partner's importance. Year 8 Italian During the next fortnight students will develop their understanding of Italian culture. A documentary on Italy will be viewed and various newspaper articles on numerous subjects will be read and discussed. We are fortunate to have Sarah and Cecilia as exchange students from Italy presently attending our school. Sarah is from Parma; Cecilia is from Trento. Both girls have offered to give a talk on their city. This focus on culture will also encourage students to reflect on their own cultural heritage. In terms of language, students are studying the topics professions and pets. An assessment task based on the theme ‘Family’ will be issued at its completion.

Japanese 8B Japanese are learning about food, ordering in a restaurant, how to make certain dishes, how to ask and answer about the price of food items. Year 8D Japanese are learning about time, days of the week, school subjects and whether they like them or not, describing words for themselves and others. They will sit their Unit 6 test in week 5, and present their culture assessment task in week 6. Russian

During week 5 students will continue Unit 3 "My House" and will learn how to talk about the furniture in different rooms and learn new expressions and more grammar. During Week 6 the students will be revising lessons 1, 2, 3 and 4. Year 9 Italian

Year 9 Italian are reinforcing verbs to say what they do in a typical day, where they go, what hobbies they engage in, what times they do which activity, who their family members are, what the typical Italian family does in a cultural sense, how we in Australia have adopted Italian foods and products and made them our own. Che bravi ragazzi! Japanese

Year 9 Japanese are learning about the different levels of Japanese schooling, cram schools, subjects, in which periods they take place, favourites, how the Japanese school children are expected to clean the school so they don't wear shoes indoors (an idea that would be popular here I'm sure). They are using the three writing systems now. Year 9 Philosophy

During weeks 5 and 6 the students will continue exploring the theory of Psychological Egoism trying to find out if morality exists or we simply agree to follow the rules of the social contract out of self-interest. The students will look at the arguments against Hobbes's Psychological Egoism and test if this theory is a scientific one. Also the students will be playing exciting games that might shake their basic beliefs. They will be dining in a restaurant and then will be questioned by the police officer. Some will be freed but others... The students will face 2 dilemmas and the choices they will make will help students to know thyselves. That is what philosophy is about. I am excited!!!

Social Science All students from years 7 – 12 have been issued with a detailed assessment schedule outlining each of the assignments and tests that will take place throughout the year. Social Science Staffing for 2012 Ms McMurray – Legal Studies and Geography teacher (Head Teacher on Mon, Tues, Wed and Fri) Ms Burke – Business Studies, Commerce and Geography teacher (Head Teacher of Administration) Mr Horrell - Geography teacher (Year Adviser Year 12) (Head Teacher on Thursday), Ms Kelly – Economics and Geography teacher (Year Adviser Year 12) Ms Mathur – Business Studies, Economics, Commerce and Geography teacher Ms Russell – Legal Studies and Geography teacher Ms O’Rourke – Business Studies, Work Studies, Commerce and Geography teacher Year 7 Geography Students are studying ‘Physical and Human Environments’ and have a skills test in Week 8. Students have homework due each fortnight and should be bringing their diaries and equipment (pens, pencils, glue, scissors and eraser) to each lesson. Books will be collected for marking by the end of Term 2.

Year 8 Geography Students are completing Global inequalities and Non Government Organisations and starting Geographical skills in class. Ms O’Rourke’s Year 8 class would like to raise money for a disadvantaged group. The class is planning a cake stall at end of year. Ms Kelly’s students are encouraged to participate in The PHILANTHROPY CHALLENGE to raise money for non-government and not-fo-profit organisations (either animal and/or human) as part of individuals response to geographical issues and global inequalities. Please support this activity by acting as a sponsor (eg 10 cents up to $5 per chore) for home chores done (eg setting the table, pealing vegetables for dinner, walking the dog, washing the car, vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom etc). Please remind the students to keep a record of their chores and money earned in the Log Book. If students are unsure or would like to participate, ask their class teacher or see Ms Kelly in the Social Science staffroom.

Year 9 Geography Students are studying Australia’s unique flora and fauna. In week 6 students will complete a persuasive writing task on Australian landforms. Ms Kelly’s students have homework to complete every week. It is due every Friday lesson. Students are also required to provide a Parental Note if homework is not completed. Please confirm students have the following equipment for each Geography lesson: laptop, workbook or folder, pens, lead pencil, coloured pencils, glue, eraser and ruler. Commerce Students had a Commerce exam in Week 7 on Running a business and Consumer choice. Year 10 Geography Students are studying a new topic called ‘Australia’s place in the world. Students have a Global links Report and 5 minute presentation worth 25% due in Week 8. Students are doing a research assignment on 'Australia's Global links. They should be answering a series of questions, writing a 1000 word report and creating a powerpoint or Prezi presentation (5 min) to give the class on their chosen link (eg: sport, cultural, trade, aid, defence, migration, communication or tourism). Commerce Enjoying their current topic which is ‘Our Economy’. Students will be starting on a new topic ‘Personal finance & investment’ very soon. Year 11 Economics Homework has been given in a booklet. It is due each Friday lesson. Students have a Skills Test (Multiple Choice & short answers) on Markets and the Labour Market. Geography Students have their Senior Geography Project due on Friday 17

th August. Students have homework due each

Monday. They have a Cultural Integration presentation due in Week7. Legal Studies Students have been given an assessment task due in two parts on ‘Law in practice: Investigating a contemporary issue’. Part A and B is due Monday 8

th August BEFORE 9am.

Business Studies Students have a Business planning project on ‘Business Planning’ due in Week 7 of Term 3. Year 12 Economics Students have a Trial HSC paper each week to prepare for their upcoming H.S.C exams. Students also have a research task on Economic Issues, Economic Policies & Management due at the end of Week 9. Geography Students have homework due each Monday. They are studying People and Economic Activity looking at Tourism and the enterprise ‘Skyrail’ in Cairns in detail. Classes will continue until the last day of school. Legal Studies Students will be commencing the final option - World Order. Classes will continue until the last day of school. A holiday lesson will also be scheduled - date to be advised. Monday 25th June is the final assessment task before the Trial Exam - an in class extended response on Family Law. Business Studies Students are working very hard in class studying Marketing. 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. COLES VOUCHERS

Please get them in next week. We were able to get $3,000 worth of sporting gear from last year’s promotion and are hoping to beat that this year. More information about the gear that we received will be forth coming in the next newsletter. 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 “Speedmitton”. They have also been enjoying reading the newspaper and discussing interesting articles about the Olympics. Year 11 Year 11 are completing their first option (first aid) and have an assessment for this shortly. A reminder that examinations will be starting week 8 so students should be revising their work. Year 12 Year 12 are starting their final topic of Improving Performance. They have completed their Trial exam and these are currently being marked by Mr Godby. These students will be issued with their final assessment task in week five and it will be due in week 8. A reminder that each student should be aiming to spend at least three hours a week studying just for this subject.

Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) MUSIC CLASSES Year 12: Music 1, Music 2 and Music Extension students will be back in class by week 5 and working towards their HSC Performance exams that begin Sept. 3. Compositions are also due on this date for submission to the Board of Studies.

Year 11: Music 2 are working on their individual projects based on their own chosen topics and composition tasks are due Friday Aug 17. Year 10: are working on composing a round to words and should be practising their pieces for an own choice performance task due at the end of this term. VISUAL ARTS CLASSES 12 Photography Individual projects are due in week 5. All students must bring their final printed final Body of Work and Photography diary for a class presentation. 11 Visual Arts Students will be starting their “Mentoring a Post Modernist” artwork. A timetable has been given for Prac and theory lessons. All students should be experimenting with a range of techniques and concepts for their Body of work – Due Week 8. 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 to research a range of food packaging techniques and examples. All work should be documented in their Visual Design Diary and any digital work can be submitted via Edmodo. Group Code: so21d9. 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 - #6 via Edmodo. Group code: bklnbl. 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. Year 8 Visual Arts Year 8 are creating lino prints based around the theme of Icons, specifically looking at holiday destinations and landmarks around the world. 8ART.7 is currently working on their stop motion animation, which the rest of year 8 will continue with in Term 4. Year 7 Visual Arts Year 7 are looking at Perspective, Space and Repetition. We will be creating digital images on Photoshop in the computer room over the next 2 weeks. Students need to bring a USB to class and ensure they have a correct computer and internet login. Photoshop images must be completed during class time so students must attend all lessons. Each Year 7 teacher will have a different edmodo code for each class to submit their work by the advised due date.

Welfare Student Engagement and Participation 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 advisers 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. EXTRA – CURRICULAR PROGRAMS

Creative and Performing Arts Music Ensemble Program NSW Band Festival Director Feedback is available on our website: http://rbscmep.net/wp/?p=1852 You can also listen to each performance from the day at this link: http://schoolbandfestival.org.au/members/index

Enter the Member Login: User name: 8557 Password: dfc7 Upcoming Performance Senior Stage Band performs for Showcase 2012 on Thursday, 30

th August 2012 at South Junior Leagues Club, 558A

Anzac Parade, Kingsford NSW. Tickets to come to this event are now available. Please email Lidia.DeSimone2@det.nsw.edu.au before the 20

th of

August to reserve your tickets. We only have 50 tickets so its first in best dressed. Tickets prices: Adults: $12 Children (School age): $5 - Preschoolers are free but will need to sit on an adult’s lap. - Participants don't have to pay. Students are to make their own way to South Junior Leagues Club. Arrive via Wallace St and meet Ms Masterson & Murray Jackson at the holding area at 5:30pm. Children participating in the performance are encouraged to bring some food and simple games/cards/books to occupy themselves during the holding time. Entry for audience is through the main doors of the club on Anzac Pde. The Club Auditorium will be open at 6:30pm. The venue is a club and all children are restricted to the Auditorium. After performing, each group will return to the holding area until the end of the concert, when their parents will be able to collect them. STUDENTS ARE TO WEAR: MEP uniform – MEP Shirt, Black trousers, Black shoes, Black socks (not tights or jeans, no ankle socks) STUDENTS ARE TO BRING: Instrument or drum sticks THIS PERFORMANCE IS COMPULSORY – IF YOUR CHILD CAN NOT MAKE IT PLEASE ADVISE MURRAY JACKSON OR DONNA MASTERSON Please download permission slip at this link: http://rbscmep.net/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/PERMISSION-LETTER-Senior-Stage-Band-Showcase-30th-August.pdf and return to Ms Masterson by Friday, 24th August Committee Meeting - Monday, 20

th August - 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. Tutti Youth World Music in Beijing 2013 The Rose Bay Secondary College Music Ensemble Program is exploring a long-awaited opportunity to take a group overseas. The event is Tutti Youth World Music in Beijing 2013. An Expression of Interest will be issued to students by the 30

th of August.

Meet the Music 3 RUSSIAN PASSIONS Wed 15 Aug 6.30pm LIADOV Kikimora RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No.2 SCULTHORPE Sun Song (1984) TCHAIKOVSKY Francesca da Rimini Thomas Sanderling conductor Alexander Gavrylyuk piano Please do not be late or you will miss the first item and will not be allowed in until after the piece.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS THE MUSICAL The Cost for the musical for each student is $130 for the year, and the production will be in Term 4, Week 8. This cost should cover some production costs as well as a Little Shop of Horrors Show shirt. Only Cast are required to pay this fee into the Finance Office. THIS FEE IS DUE NOW. If there are students who would still like to be part of the crew, please see Ms Alonzo (B BLOCK), Rehearsals begin during sport time on Wednesdays from now on until 5:00pm for ALL CAST and Fridays until 5:30pm for Principals. 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. 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 etc. Please contact Ms Alonzo: Maria.Alonzo2@det.nsw.edu.au. If you own “Faux flowers and plants” and would like to donate them to the musical, please let us know so that we may add it to our props collection.

NSW BANDS FESTIVAL: We will be participating on SUNDAY AUGUST 19TH to raise money for the musical. Any donations and parents / friends, who wish to lend a hand, please email: Maria.Alonzo2@det.nsw.edu.au. Any Food / drinks / Candy etc donations are appreciated! Please check the website to volunteer for a timeslot. Please bring all candy / drink / chips donations can be brought to B Block. http://www.rosebay-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/parent-community/nsw-band-festival-fundraising Please “LIKE” out Facebook page for updates: RBSC Little Shop of Horrors

P& C Next meeting is on September 4 at 7:30 pm in the Staff Common Room.

Newsletter contacts Contact the Deputy Principals:

lucy.andre@det.nsw.edu.au

heidi.metson@det.nsw.edu.au