This week brings a wealth of activities for Rose Bay PS. Our primary students were excited to attend our annual swimming carnival today. On Friday we are also returning to PSSA inter-school competition after a long break due to COVID restrictions last year.

Tonight is the first of our Meet the Teacher evenings welcoming our new kinder parents on site. As there are strict guidelines around numbers attending this event, please make sure you have registered with Operoo. Enter the school by the assigned gate and use the digital sign-in procedure before entering the classrooms. We will have staff onsite to assist you.

Later in the term, we will hold one-to-one parent/teacher interviews. These interviews will be to report on your child’s wellbeing, individual progress and to give an indication of where to next for each child.

Lynn Young Acting Principal

ISSUE 3 17th February 2021

Term 1, Week 4

February 18th Meet the teacher Stage 3 19th PSSA Begins 24th Meet the teacher Stage 2 25th Meet the teacher Stage 1

March 3rd SCPSSA Carnival 4th Year 6 Excursion to State Parliament 9th and 16th School photos 11th Yr 6 Selective School Test

April 1st- Last day of term

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Dates for your Diary

Newsletter

Principal’s Update

Stage Kindergarten Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

When Week 4 17th of February

Week 5 25th of February

Week 5 24th of February

Week 4 18th of February

5pm

KN enter and exit via Wilberforce Ave ramp.

KH enter and exit via the Wilberforce Ave stairs.

1R enter and exit via the Wilberforce Ave stairs. 1P enter and exit via Wilberforce Ave ramp. 2D enter and exit via Albemarle Ave crossing entrance.

3C enter and exit via Albemarle Ave stairs. 3E enter and exit via Albemarle Ave crossing entrance. 4C enter and exit via Albemarle Ave stairs.

5B enter and exit via Albemarle Ave stairs.

5J enter and exit via Albemarle Ave crossing entrance.

5:30pm

KD enter and exit via the Wilberforce Ave stairs.

KL enter and exit via Wilberforce Ave ramp.

1K enter and exit via the Wilberforce Ave stairs. 1/2C enter and exit via Wilberforce Ave ramp. 2T enter and exit via Wilberforce Ave ramp. 2M enter and exit via Albemarle Ave crossing entrance.

3S enter and exit via Albemarle Ave crossing entrance.

3/4H enter and exit via Albemarle Ave crossing entrance.

4K enter and exit via Albemarle Ave stairs.

5M enter and exit via Albemarle Ave crossing entrance.

6G enter and exit via Albemarle Ave stairs.

6T enter and exit via Albemarle Ave stairs.

Meet the teacher 2021Rose Bay Public School invites you to join us for our 2021

Meet the Teacher Evening. Take a look at the timetable below for your child’s class session. See attached map.

Please register using Operoo. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our classrooms.

Uniform Reminder We believe that wearing school uniform promotes pride in our school and sends a strong message to the community that we have high expectations and values.

Students wear their summer uniform in Term 1 and Term 4, and winter uniform in Term 2 and Term 3. We appreciate parent and carer support in sending their children to school dressed smartly in correct school uniform. This includes black shoes and our RBPS hat.

Please ensure your child’s full name and correct class are on all of their belongings.

A BIG …

thank you to Kate Isbell, Marika Nabung and Marie White

for their organisation of the pop-up P&C second hand uniform store last week.

All additional orders can be made online at… https://www.picklesschoolwear.com/

Orders will be delivered to your child’s classroom.

A quick reminder that pick up procedures have changed. - Kinder pick up time has moved to 3:15. Kinder parents will enter via the Wilberforce stairs and wait on the grass area to pick up their children. Ramp access is available if needed. - 1P, 1K & 1R are now picked up at the Wilberforce ramp. - 1/2C & 2T have been exiting using the Albemarle steps. - 2M & 2D have been exiting via the Albemarle crossing gate. - Class signs will continue to be displayed to indicate pick up areas.

- Years 3-6 can leave from any gate, please make arrangements with your child. - Please note that older students will go to their younger siblings area.

Car line pick up remains available for all students. Please remember that there is a 2 minute waiting limit and to remain in your car. There will be teacher supervision.

Pick-Up Procedures

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Class Representative

1k Indiana Dion

1P Ivy Gideon

1R Amalia Isaac

1/2C Talia Brody

2D Lilah Miles

2M Layla Steven

2T Erin Freddy

3C Jessica Thomas

3E Eloise Judah

3S Hannah Jonathan

3/4H Ivy Sam

4C Ellie Archer

4K Kiki Isaac

5B Emily Jordan

5J Chloe Oscar

5M Alina Ets

6G Gracie Sonny

6T Madeleine Krystof

SRC members at Rose Bay Public School represent all students in the school and will work with Miss Hatzi, Mrs Barry and Mr Abbott

to organize ways for students to contribute to their school community. SRC meetings are held every Monday at recess.

Student Representative Council News

Congratulations to all the SRC members of 2021.

Anaphylaxis and Allergies Reminder

At Rose Bay Public School we have a number of students who have allergies that are life threatening and can result in anaphylaxis. Part of our risk management strategy is that students do not share their food with others at any time. All families are asked to support the children in our school who are anaphylactic by ensuring no nuts or nut products are brought in. By following these guidelines, we aim to provide a safe and happy environment for all our children and families.

At Rose Bay Public School all mobile phones are to be kept inside school bags and switched off during school hours. We understand that some students need to carry a mobile device for travel to or from school. However, it is important that students do not use these devices during school hours.

The procedures applying to the inappropriate use of mobile phones apply equally to the inappropriate use of tablets,

watches and similar devices.

We ask students not to use mobile phones or apple watches during school hours. We ask parents to support this procedure for the safety of all students. For information on our mobile phone policy go to:

https://rosebay-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/news/2016/10/mobile-phones-in-school.html

2021 Voluntary Contribution and Curriculum Payments Notice

Your child’s Term 1 Statement of Account has been emailed. The statement of account includes all voluntary contributions and curriculum payments, excursions fees and school based programs for Term 1.

Rose Bay Public School has an excellent tradition for providing quality educational programs to its students and we enjoy this reputation through the generous support of our community. We would like to thank you for recognising this important contribution to the school and for your prompt payment of your account.

Does your child have a mobile device?

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Welcome to Term 1 in our school library. We have begun borrowing this week and have been very busy reading and viewing a range of fabulous texts.

Term 1 Library days

Students can borrow and return books during their weekly library lessons. Books can also be returned during second-half lunch as well as before or after school. For students in K-2, please remember to bring a library bag on your library day if you wish to borrow books.

Monday - 3E & 3/4H Tuesday - 1K, 1P, 1R, 2D, 2M & 2T Wednesday - KD, KH, KL, KN & 1/2C Thursday - 3C, 3S, 4C, 4K, 5B, 5J, 5M, 6G & 6T

Our library is also open to students at second half lunch if they wish to come up. See the timetable attached. During theses times students can use the space to read quietly and engage in a range of structured games and drawing.

RBPS Library News

Spotlight On...

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‘The Fire Wombat’ by Jackie French and Danny Snell.

One of our latest editions to the school library. ‘The Fire Wombat’ is an uplifting narrative that outlines the generosity and kindness of others who came together to support our amazing Australian wildlife during the 2020 bush fires. In her usual style, Jackie French sets the scene with powerful descriptive language to demonstrate the impact of recent natural disasters on our land, wildlife and people. Danny Snell’s beautiful illustrations paint a picture of friendship, compassion and resilience.

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We hope your children are settling in well to term 1 at RBPS. From what I hear it’s been a very smooth transition back to school. We are having a P&C meeting on Tuesday 2nd March at 7.00pm. If you would like to attend the meeting, please click on the below link to book in your attendance.  Due to current Covid-19 government regulations, we can only have 30 people onsite at this meeting, so only people who book in through the below link will be able to attend.

https://www.trybooking.com/BOWOO

We will have sign in processes on the night to attend the meeting.   In order to vote at P&C meetings, the P&C Federation requires you to be a financial member of the P&C. This is done through a gold coin donation. This year, these gold coin donations will need to be paid online into the Rose Bay Public School P&C account.

The bank details for your “gold coin donation” are below and please note your NAME in the description: Name: Rose Bay Public School P&C Association BSB: 062 236 Account: 1000 7160

Please email proof of payment to rosebaypc@gmail.com Please note that this is separate to any voluntary contributions paid with school fees via the school payment portal.

We look forward to seeing familiar faces, and welcoming new parents/carers to our meetings.

Like our Facebook page to keep up to date with P&C matters: https://m.facebook.com/rosebaypublicschoolpcfundraisng

Warm regards P&C Executive Committee

P&C News COVID Advice for Families

The Dept of Education is continuing to work closely with the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), NSW Health and other agencies to ensure our schools continue to operate in the safest ways possible in the COVID-19 environment.

Advice for families: • Parents and carers are reminded NOT

to send children to school if they are unwell, even if they have the mildest flu-like symptoms.

• NSW Health has requested that schools encourage anyone who is unwell or has even mild flu-like symptoms, to arrange to be tested through their local medical practitioner or one of the COVID-19 clinics.

• Students and staff with flu-like symptoms will need to be tested and provide a copy of a negative COVID-19 test result and be symptom-free before being permitted to return to school.

• Students who do not undertake a COVID-19 test will not be permitted to return to school for a 10-day period. Additionally, they must be symptom-free for at least 3 days prior to returning to school.

We are working to keep RBPS students as safe as we possibly can.

Casual Work

2 X Casual position – Waverley Local Government Area - 8571

Help protect our vibrant school communities

Become a Casual School Crossing Supervisor! x Keep our kids, parents and teachers safe on the road

x Be a second pair of eyes for our local motorists x Earn an income and still have time to live your life to the fullest

Shifts fall between the school zones hours 8.00am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4.00pm, with a minimum of one, one hour shift as and when required

Monday to Friday during the school term.

Does this sound like you? 9 Reliable in good or bad weather 9 Good communication skills

9 Community spirit 9 Positive energy

9 If it does, visit jobs.transport.nsw.gov.au to apply today!

Applications close Sunday 21st February 2021

34A Hardy Street, Dover Heights ph: 9301 0300 visit: www.rosebay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au

OPEN NIGHT

ONLINE8th March

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Rose Bay Secondary College has a proud record of high academic achievement, an inclusive environment and a reputation for excellence.Our curricular and extracurricular activities empower students to strive for their personal best.Our values of Opportunity, Achievement and Community are shared by all our students and staff.

Our HSC Achievements 2020

Some of our high achievers and their destinationsCongratulations Class of 2020

• Ranked 95th in the State • Ranked 7th overall in the Mathematics Standard

2 course• 5 HSC All-Round Achievers• 68 Achievers on the Honour Roll • 144 courses on the Distinguished Achievers list

• Top Achievers merit list: Mathematics Standard 1 - Keeley Tietzel-Berry

• Art Express selection • 3 early offers, Elite Composition and Jazz,

Conservatorium of Music

Rose Bay Secondary College’s motto of ‘Opportunity, Achievement, Community’ genuinely encapsulates my fantastic high school experience. The opportunity-rich environment of Rose Bay provided me and my peers with a multitude of both academic and extracurricular initiatives that went beyond the traditional schooling experience. These opportunities set the foundation of not only friendships, but a cohesive link between year-groups, students, and teachers, creating a welcoming

and inclusive environment. The school fostered a sense of pride and high expectations, allowing us to strive for our personal best and celebrating the diverse talents of all the students. The genuine care and companionship between the students and the incredibly supportive teachers created a community support and trust. The diverse opportunities Rose Bay offered me, the personal achievements I gained, and the amazing school community I was a part of will forever hold a place in my heart.

Ariella Zilka, School Captain 2020

College Dux Gabe JosephHSC All-Round Achiever99.05Coop Scholarship (Marketing), UNSWSian RichardsHSC All-Round Achiever98.9B. Ad Science, UNSW

Keanu Harris96.25B. Pre Med, UOW

Elsie GillezeauHSC All-Round Achiever98.55B. Arts/ B. Ad Stud. Pol and Int Relations, USyd

Mo Sturgess GiddyHSC All-Round Achiever98.3B. Arts (English), USydHenry Darke98.1B. Actuarial Studies, UNSW

Annabelle Chapman97.8B. Pharmacology, UTS

Gil Goodman95.9B Mathematical Science, ANU

Miranda CaoHSC All-Round Achiever97.15B. Social Work/ B. Arts, USyd

Join a family orientated club, that prides itself on participation, fun & team spirit

Open for girls and boys aged 4+Non-contact for U6/U7, Tackle for U8/U9

Training: Thursdays - 4 pm at Easts Club, Rose BayMatches: Saturday morning at Nagle Park, Maroubra

COME & TRYThursday 4th March 2021

At 16:00Easts Rugby Club, O’Sullivan Road

We’d love to see some new facesjoin our community, so come and join a Breakers training session, meet our existing players, play a game or 2 and have some fun!

Go to our website Bondi Breakers Junior Rugby for more information, on the club & registration

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR TERM 1 2021

High quality gymnastics classes at air-conditioned Edgecliff gymnasium

• Ages two to adult

• Small class sizes taught by professional coaches

• Fantastic equipment

www.eastgymnastics.com.au

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