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Issue 15 29 May 2020

Randwick Boys’ High SchoolGuiding Young Men to Success

Corner Rainbow and Avoca Streets, Randwick NSW 2031 Web: www.randwickb-h.schools.nsw.edu.au

Phone: 9399 3122 Fax: 9399 9546 Email: [email protected]


Students are back full-time at RBHS


HIGH POTENTIAL & GIFTEDEDUCATION PROGRAM

AT RBHS CONTINUESTO GROW

From the Principal

Dear parents and guardians,

It was our pleasure to welcome students back to face-to-face teach-ing on Monday 25th May.

Students have thoroughly enjoyed transitioning to face-to-face lessons once more, spending time with friends at recess and lunch and, although they may not freely admit it, catching up with teachers as well. It is great to see and feel the energy the students bring to the classrooms, corridors and playground.

We still have restrictions in place regarding sport, PDHPE, SLR, Band, excursions, parent/teacher evenings, P & C meetings, home-work centre and other activities in our school. These restrictions are implemented in line with advice from the Department of Education and Health. Once these restrictions are addressed or eased, we will inform you.

In the meantime, the measures outlined below, will continue.

We are insisting that all students:

ALL students using the hand sanitiser on the way in to every class. These sanitisers have been issued to all staff

All students washing their hands at the beginning and end of recess and the beginning and end of lunch.

Wiping/washing any shared equipment (TAS classrooms, Science experiments, modified activities in PDHPE and SLR). We have been provided numerous packets of wipes for this purpose.

Additional cleaning is taking place at the school, especially high use areas (doorhandles, railings etc)

Students will be reminded to walk on the left in corridors and eliminate handshakes, high fives etc.

Using common sense regarding bus travel and distancing etc. There is information regarding school bus travel in this newsletter.

Sport on a Wednesday afternoon will also be modified.

Until further notice, ALL year 11 and 12 students will be dismissed following Period 4 on Wednesday afternoons. This means at 12.05pm, each Wednesday, Year 11 and 12 will be instructed to return home and follow their personal physical activity program. If you do not want your Year 11 or 12 son leaving at 12.05 on a Wednesday afternoon, please notify the front office and an alternative will be arranged.

Years 7 – 10 will remain at school on Wednesday afternoons and will participate in modified, non-contact sports. The resumption of unrestricted sport and physical activity is in line AHPPC guidelines and NSW Health advice.

Safety and hygiene at sport

The following hygiene measures will continue to apply to all sport and physical activities in schools regardless of the phase, including once full sporting participation returns:

• Practise good hygiene.

Staff and students are required to wash their hands prior to and at the conclusion of sport and physical activities. Encourage hand hygiene practices at regular intervals as required.

o Maintain respiratory hygiene whilst participating in sport and physical activity, encouraging coughs or sneezes to be covered and tissues to be disposed of immediately. Always wash your hands after having coughed, sneezed or blown your nose.

o Discourage spitting or clearing of nasal or respiratory secretions at all times. No shining of a cricket ball with sweat/saliva.

• Do not train if unwell.

Students are expected to stay away from school or be collected by a parent/carer should they become unwell during the day. Students should not be participating in sport if they are unwell.

• Do not share items such as drink bottles or towels.

Students should provide their own personal items such as water bottles, towels, clothing, mouthguards, etc as required for competi-tive sporting activities.

• Implement cleaning protocols.

All sport and physical activity equipment must be cleaned at the end of each session. Equipment that cannot be cleaned after each


use should not be shared.

• Environment cleaning.

Standard daily cleans as well as the cleaning of high touch areas should occur within sporting facilities, such as change rooms.

As students return to full time face-to-face learning, sport and physical activity programs will initially focus on non-contact sports. Students can participate in small group sport and physical activities however staff are to continue to maintain physical distance when supervising students during these programs.

Indoor and outdoor non-contact skills training and games are permitted (Rugby and Soccer).

Sharing of sporting and physical activity equipment (except fit-ness equipment and weights) is permitted and should follow safe health practice guidelines including cleaning of equipment at the end of the session.

Competitive contact sport or physical activity is restricted:

• Inter-school sport competitions such as zone sport, state wide competitions and knockouts, gala days or inter-school carnivals are not permitted.

• School carnivals such as athletics, cross country and swimming carnivals are not permitted.

• Full contact and semi-contact sports are not permitted, this includes Rugby, Soccer, Basketball and Netball.

• Skills-based drills and challenges, fitness activities and modified small-sided activities can be utilised as an option.

In terms of half-yearly reporting - Year 11 and 12 Half-Yearly reports will be issued as normal.

Year 7 – 10 will receive a modified school report. The report will not include a mark or rank. It will focus on the learning that has taken place so far this year, which includes individual student’s prog-ress and achievement of the learning provided both at school and at home. Please note this is for Semester One only. Semester Two reports will include marks and ranks for coursework completed throughout the year.

Finally, I am very pleased to report that the proposed upgrade to our school has progressed. We have hosted two further inspec-tions of our site recently and established a Project Reference Group (PRG) to provide the project team with recommendations regarding the upgrade. We will keep the school and community informed of progress in relation to our upgrade.

Lance

L Raskall Principal

Early Leavers from School

From time to time, students are required by their parents to leave school early. On all occasions, we require written authorisation from parents to be able to approve this. This is especially impor- tant on sport afternoons (Wednesdays) when large num- bers of students are off site at different venues.

Students should bring their parental letters to the Deputy to get signed. Letters are then taken to the rolls office where the early leave is logged on our system.

Administration

Student feeling unwell while at school

If your son/ward becomes unwell at school, he needs to:

1. Ask teacher for a note to go to the office.

2. After reporting to the office he will be sent to the Deputy Principal.

3. The Deputy Principal will decide if the parent/carer needs to be called.

This ensures your son/ward’s attendance will be correctly marked for the rest of the day.

Administration


Year 10 Meningococcal Vaccinations

Thursday 18th June

School Hall

Consent forms were distributed to students on Tuesday 19th May. If your son was absent on the

day of distribution, he can collect a copy from his Roll Call teacher or the Front Office.

Consent must be submitted to the Front Office by Friday 12th June.

Year 7 High Potential and Gifted Education Program 2021

Applications for the Randwick Boys’ High School Year 7 High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Program for 2021 are now open.

Due to the return of face-to-face teaching in schools, it can now be confirmed that the test will take place on Saturday 13 June 2020 at 8:45am. All students applying for the HPGE program, includ-ing students applying for the Year 8, 9 and 10 programs, will be required to complete a test. All HPGE tests will take place in the RBHS Gymnasium on Saturday 13 June.

To register for the test, please go to the following link: h.schools.nsw.gov.au/learning-at-our-school/gifted-and-talented-program.html.

There will be another Zoom Information Session on Tuesday 2 June at 5:30pm. If you would like to register for this, please contact the Front Office on 9399 3122. Please note, if you attended the first session there is no need to attend this one.

Louise McNeil Deputy Principal

Online TutoringThe Shack-UNSW School Tutoring Program

Online tutoring via The Shack-UNSW School Tutoring Program is available to students in Years 7-12 until COVID19 restrictions are phased out.

UNSW have tutors ready & willing to start tutoring via a mutually convenient method eg. Zoom, Skype, email, phone call etc.

New students should see Mr Burke in the Independent Learning Centre for an enrolment form, currently enrolled students do not need to reapply.

G Burke Learning & Support Teacher

Aerosol deodorantsThis is a reminder to all students that aerosol deodor-ants are banned from school, including sport and excursions.

If a student requires deodorant during the school day, particularly after recess, lunch, PE and sport, they should carry a roll on deodorant.

There are many students and teachers who suffer from asthma and these sprays can trigger an asthma attack or severe migraine. Please ensure you respect the health and safety of everyone in the RBHS community by leaving your aerosol deodorants at home.


Coming Up..... P&C Meetings16 Jun (tbc)18 Aug15 Sep20 Oct17 Nov

2019 Office BearersPresident: Birgit SchickingerVice President: Sarah BrillVice President: Michelle BradleySecretary: Suzy ForresterTreasurer: Leanne Bergan

Connect with us...

Randwick Boys’ High School P&C is a group of parents, carers, staff & community members who work togetherto provide opportunities for all students at RBHS. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month during schoolterm at 7pm in the Staff Common Room on Level 1 of the Admin building. All welcome!

NEWS

P&C Federation Update

The (model) Prescribed Constitution for incorporatedassociations is now updated to allow for virtual meetings. For full details go to pandc.org.au

Virtual Meeting

Planning and scoping for the Randwick Boys' High School andRandwick Girls' High School upgrades has begun, which isvery exciting news! A Project Reference Group has beenformed with members of School Infrastructure, Director ofSchools, both Principals, teacher representatives and parentrepresentatives. We look forward to further updates.

School UpgradeProgress

Happy PublicEducation Day!

Thank you to the teachers and staff at Randwick Boys' HighSchool for providing an inclusive, high quality publiceducation. You help to create a fair, democratic and sociallycohesive society. Check out some great tributes fromprominent Australians on Facebook & Twitter. #PublicEducationDay

We are working through details to hold our first virtualmeeting and will send a survey to P&C members to ensureequal opportunity. If you would like to be on our mailing listplease email us or go to our Facebook page >> email signup.


2020 NSW Adolescent Vaccination Program for Year 10

Meningococcal ACWY Vaccination

Thursday 18th June 2020 Dear Parent/Caregivers,

The NSW Health and NSW Dept. of Education offers all Year 10 students one dose of the Meningococcal ACWY vaccination.

The Meningococcal ACWY vaccine protects against the four strains of meningococcal disease.

A Parent Information pack and Consent Form was distributed to Year 10 students on Tuesday 19th May. The information pack includes an information sheet, consent form and privacy statement. To consent to the vaccination of your child, parents/caregivers are advised to:

Read all of the information provided. Complete the consent form. Return the completed consent form to the school by Friday 12th June. Ensure that your child eats breakfast on the day of the school vaccinations clinic.

Parents/caregivers who wish to withdraw their consent may do so by writing to the school Principal. The Procedure for Withdrawal of Consent is available on the NSW Health website at www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation.

A Record of Vaccination will be provided to each student vaccinated at each clinic either as a physical card. The Record of Vaccination will be provided by NSW Health, not the school. Parents/caregivers should ensure that this record is kept for future reference and provide a copy to your local doctor. If your child is absent for the clinic on Thursday 18th June, they should have another opportunity during term 4 2020 to receive the vaccination, depending upon COVID-19 restrictions at the time. On Thursday, 18th June, the South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit, will be at Randwick Boys’ High School providing the Meningococcal vaccination for Year 10 students.

If you would like your son to participate in the NSW Adolescent Vaccination Program, read through the Parent Information Kit and complete the consent form. Your son will need to return the consent form to the front office by Friday 12th June.

If you have any questions regarding the vaccinations, please contact school reception on 9399 3122. Alternatively, you can phone South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit, Sydney Office on 9382 8333.

Ms Cassar Relieving Head Teacher Administration.

An Exclusive Education in an Inclusive Environment


School Photos

If you would like to order a portrait or Year group photo please to go:

www.theschoolphotographer.com.au and use the following code

Randwick Boys’ High School Code - X1128SUP43R

Sports & Small Group Photos To order your Sports & Small group photo go to:

www.theschoolphotographer.com.au Randwick Boys’ High School Codes: 20S1128SUP43R

PLEASE NOTE THE CODES ARE DIFFERENT

Payments can also be made over the phone by calling The School Photographer on 9674 9824 to pay by credit card. There is a $5 processing fee for phone payments.

Any queries regarding the photo packages and payment please contact The School Photographer on 9674 9824.

Orders can be made throughout the year.


NESA and schools are following the advice from the AustralianHealth Protection Principal Committee, which is also supported byNSW Health. Your school has the authority to determine the number, type andweighting of formal school-based assessment tasks. The written exams start on Tuesday 20 October, and the timetableis now available. You will get your results on Friday 18 December, by SMS, emailand online. An overview of specific changes to the 2020 HSC is available overthe page. If you are impacted by the changes, talk to your teacheror visit the NESA website for more information, including abouthow your final mark will be calculated.

Established early this year, the NESA COVID-19 Response Committee iscarefully considering and making any changes needed to keep the 2020HSC fair and everyone involved safe. The Committee includesrepresentatives from the government, Catholic and independent schoolsectors.

What’s changed for students?


If you are doing a VET subject and are unable to complete the work placement, you willstill be eligible to receive the credit units for the HSC. If you are applying for disability provisions, you have more time to provide evidence tosupport the application. If you are yet to meet the HSC minimum standard you can attempt each test up to sixtimes in 2020. You can also take the tests once you have left school.

Dance: Core composition – students mustdance their own choreography.Drama: Individual Project - Critical Analysis(Portfolio of Theatre Criticism) – studentsmay use filmed theatre performances.Drama: Individual Project (Video Drama)students to submit documentation and up to2 minutes of edited footage, instead of thefinal film.Music - students can only perform solo, with

Visual Arts: Body of Work – now due on

pre-recorded accompaniment or with a single live accompanist.

14 September.

Design and Technology: Major Design Project – now due on 10 September. English Extension 2: Major Work Multimedia-Short Film – students to submitdocumentation instead of the final film.Industrial Technology: Major Project (Product) – now due on 27 August. Textiles and Design: Major Textiles Project (Product) – now due on 31 August. The languages oral exams start on 15 August and an updated timetable is nowavailable.

Dance: Major Study Composition

Dance: Major Study Dance and

Technology (Film and Video)

Drama: Group performance

Music Extension: Performance -

Mandatory ensemble piece

Cancelled exams


For more information

Community Contact 1800 571 866 (24hrs) [email protected] www.randwickcampusredevelopment.health.nsw.gov.au

Extended Construction Hours - COVID-19 May2020

Changes to construction hours and additional precautionary measures in response to COVID-19 The safety of our people and communities in which we work is our number one priority.

The Randwick Campus Redevelopment continues to implement precautionary workplace measures in accordance with the latest NSW Health advice to minimise the risk of exposure and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

As part of these precautionary measures, Health Infrastructure is working with our contractor, Lendlease Building, to introduce extended construction hours on the Randwick Campus Redevelopment to assist managing worker safety on-site. This approach is facilitated by a NSW Government Planning Order that enables modifications to health facility projects in managing construction hours, noise and traffic during this pandemic.

From early June 2020, the following construction hours will be implemented at the Randwick Campus Redevelopment project site:

• Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 10:00pm • Saturdays, 7:00am to 5:00pm

Extended hours for the Randwick Campus Redevelopment are a temporary measure to ensure worker safety and maintain progress on the construction of essential health facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. These extended construction hours will allow the project to continue as scheduled, while continuing to implement COVID-19 best practice hygiene and social distancing requirements as the site workforce grows. As circumstances evolve, the construction program will continue to be evaluated and adapted as per direction of the NSW Government.

While the NSW Government Planning Order enables modifications to construction hours, noise and traffic management, all other aspects of the existing planning approvals remain in effect. We understand this is already a difficult time for the community and we will continue to make every effort to carefully plan and carry out construction activities to minimise disruption where possible.

Any work occurring outside these new construction hours will be notified in advance.

Sign up for e-Updates!

As part of our social distancing measures during COVID-19, we have temporarily ceased door-knocking local properties about upcoming works.

For the safety of the community and our workers, please register your email and/or phone number with us so we can keep you up to date on upcoming works and changes in the area.

Phone: 1800 571 866 (24hrs) Email: [email protected]


For more information

Community Contact 1800 571 866 (24hrs) [email protected] www.randwickcampusredevelopment.health.nsw.gov.au

Extended Construction Hours - COVID-19 May2020

Frequently asked Questions Why are these new construction hours introduced?

Health Infrastructure has implemented precautionary workplace measures and issued advice to our workforce and contractors in accordance with the latest NSW Health advice to minimise the risk of exposure and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Keeping our projects going is essential to deliver much-needed health facilities for NSW communities and support the NSW economy, construction industry and thousands of people employed across our sites during this challenging time.

How were the new construction hours approved?

The Minister for Planning and Public Spaces has issued Planning Orders allowing for extended construction working hours across NSW construction projects on an interim basis, enabling flexibility for contractors to address their work, health and safety obligations on worksites during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Infrastructure workplaces and project sites continue to operate in accordance with NSW Government guidelines.

What measures are being implemented in addition to extended construction hours?

A range of measures have already been implemented on-site by Lendlease Building to manage worker health and safety, including physical distancing measures between workers, staggered start times, rigorous and increased cleaning regimes, improved information, signage and hygiene education, and ongoing communication with suppliers and stakeholders.

How long will the extended construction hours be in place for?

The Environmental Planning and Assessment (COVID-19 Development—Health Services Facilities) Order 2020 provides guidelines across all current Heath Infrastructure projects. The Planning Order is an interim measure and may be in place for up to 12 months.

How will construction impacts be managed?

Whilst construction activities continue on-site within the extended construction hours, mitigation measures are in place to minimise impacts to affected stakeholders as per requirements outlined in the relevant planning approvals. We are committed to providing monthly notifications for upcoming works, as well as specific notifications for any works outside of the extended construction hours via email or phone as part of our consultation process.

How do these changes impact project completion?

This temporary and more flexible approach is expected to maintain progress on delivering the new hospital buildings through these uncertain times, while appropriately managing worker safety on-site.

Construction worker and

community safety No.1 priority

Monitoring health and COVID-19

symptoms

Good personal hygiene practice and

requirements

Maintaining social distancing in and

around site

Worker segregation and contact record

keeping

Extended site work hours and altered work schedules

Increased cleaning and sanitation

regimes

The health and safety of Hospital staff, families, visitors, construction workers and the local community remains our top priority


RANDWICK BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL

2021 Year 7 High Potential & Gifted Education Program

Randwick Boys’ High is pleased to advise that applications for the 2021 High Potential and Gifted Education Program for Year 7 students will be available from Wednesday, 20th May 2020.

This is an exciting opportunity for academically gifted students to be part of a specialised learning program. The program offers a stimulating educational experience designed to extend students’ skills and talents across

all curriculum areas.

Applications are now open and close on Wednesday 3rd June.

Testing date is Saturday 13th June 2020.

Students who wish to gain a position in this exclusive class are required to sit an academic placement test, attend an interview and present a portfolio.

For further information, please contact Ms Louise McNeil, Deputy Principal, or download the information package from our website.

https://randwickb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/learning-at-our-school/gifted-and-talented-program.html

Randwick Boys’ High School is a co-operative, caring school with a tradition of academic, sporting and creative achievement.

Tel: (02) 9399 3122 Fax: (02) 9399 9546 Cnr Avoca and Rainbow Streets, Randwick https://randwickb-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Email: [email protected]

An Exclusive Education in an Inclusive Environment

A second Zoom information session will be held on Tuesday 2nd June 2020, at 5:30pm.

If you missed our first Zoom session, please register your interest for our second Zoom information session with the Front Office.

Tel: (02) 9399 3122 Email: [email protected]

2019 Highest ATAR 1. 98.5

2. 97.35 2019 HSC School Ranking

climbed over 160 places.

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