From the Principal - Rosebank College

GAZETTE From the Principal VOLUME NO. 16 – MAY 30 2016

Dear parents, students, staff and friends of Rosebank,

The Chief Executive of the Australian Council for Educational Research, Mr Geoff Masters recently identified the big chal-lenges facing education. From his perspective he named five including designing a 21st-century curriculum, promoting flexible learning arrangements focused on growth, and identifying and meeting the needs of children on trajecto-ries of low achievement. The other two, raising the profes-sional status of teaching and reducing disparities between Australian schools, are no less important however need to be addressed at a political and national level.

I am happy to report that for Rosebank, these questions drive our planning and strategies daily. Masters writes regarding a 21st century curriculum issue: “Today’s world is vastly different from that of 50 years ago. And the pace of change is accelerating, with increasing globalization; advances in technology, communications and social networking; greatly increased access to information; an explosion of knowledge; and an array of increasingly complex social and environmental issues. The world of work also is undergoing rapid change with greater workforce mobility, growth in knowledge-based work, the emergence of multi-disciplinary work teams engaged in innovation and problem solving, and a much greater require-ment for continual workplace learning. The school curriculum must attempt to equip students for this significantly changed and changing world”.

Rosebank is navigating a course that steers between the demands of contemporary curriculum design and that of traditional assessment methods particularly the HSC. Finding a balance between innovation and mastery/memorisation/thoroughness is challenging. We are giving serious attention to not presenting disciplines as largely in isolation from each other. We try to move beyond an emphasis on the mastery of large bodies of factual and procedural knowledge and ensure that learning is presented and experienced as a collective rather than individual activity. As Masters outlines, this requires giving greater priority to the skills and attributes required for life and work in the 21st century –including skills in communicating, creating, using technologies, working in teams and problem solving, as well as developing students’ deep understandings of essential disciplinary concepts and principles and their ability to

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apply these understandings to complex, engaging real-world problems. The upcoming Festival of the Creative Spirit is a week when we will be giving this approach a concentrated effort.

Masters outlines that meeting the fifth challenge depends on better ways of identifying children at risk of being locked into trajectories of low achievement at the earliest possible ages; enhancing levels of school readiness; diagnosing learn-ing capacity upon entry to school; and intervening intensively during the early years of all schooling to address individual learning needs to give as many students as possible the chance of successful ongoing learning.

At Rosebank we are reviewing our entry diagnostic efforts to broaden the basis upon which we can identify learning needs. These will complement the current NAPLAN data. Further we have been developing more sophisticated aca-demic tracking tools so we can monitor the success of our approaches more regularly and consistently.

There was such a wonderful buzz on Friday night for our last debating competition in the first round. We have at least two teams moving onto the semi-finals. I want to thank again Ms McKenzie and her team of coaches and adjudicators who make this program possible as well as students and parents who support it so enthusiastically. This competition brings together some of our best ambassadors. Well done!On Tuesday we gather as a school at Homebush to celebrate and compete through the gift of athletics. We pray for fair weather and cooperative spirits. All parents are welcome to call past and support your child and their House.

On Wednesday we enter into the final and most important selection process for senior student leadership to start in July 2016. In doing this we thank our outgoing leaders for their courage, commitment, generosity and engagement. As each year comes, these young men and women under the tutelage of Mrs Harris step up and show us a higher standard to follow.

The process we use at Rosebank is a prime ministerial model where all shortlisted students discern the best persons for the various tasks/ministries. It’s the community of leaders who call them forward for roles in leadership not they who choose. This is a very open and honest conversation ensuring that the gifts and talents of all are noted and appropriately allocated to maximise the benefit to the College and its student body. It requires openness, courage, a sense of service, humility, honesty, maturity and wisdom. It is certainly not a popularity race. I ask that you keep these young men and women in your prayers as we together finalise the student leadership team for the next 12 months.

Tom GaleaPrincipal

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Dates for the Diary

Tuesday 31 May Athletics Carnival 7 June & 9 June The Crucible

Wednesday 8 June Year 10 LPM and subject selection night Friday 10 June Open Day in Lieu Monday 13 June Queen’s Birthday public holiday Tuesday 14 June Years 8 and 9 Elective Evening

Thursday 16 JuneStage 5 Drama - “Lear”

Friday 17 June Year 7 Arts Day

Tuesday 21 June Dance showcase - “That’s Entertainment”

Wednesday 22 June Benedict Day Mass and BBQ

Friday 24 June Benedict Day and Last day of Term

From The Assistant Principal

Year 11 NIDA Drama Workshop

Rosebank’s sense of community is one of the strengths of the school. We work hard with the boys and girls to build their sense of belonging and their resilience so that they are able to navigate the complexities of life in the 21st Century. As part of our commitment to the wellbeing of our community, we realise that there are many pressures on parents that are very different from what might have been experienced in the past and therefore encourage open communication and discussion between parents, students and staff.

More than ever, student’s future career possibilities are extensive. It is important that they develop the resilience to overcome obstacles and turn them into opportunities for learning and personal growth. Being adaptable and able to act when an opportunity presents itself is becoming an increasingly important skill to develop as the world of work becomes more flexible and global. We encourage and support all students to strive to achieve their full potential and aim for their dream career. Research has shown that the greatest influence on a child’s future occupation choice is their parents. As a school community we encourage parents to be actively involved in the investigation of their young adults’ future subjects, career pathways and the discussion of subject choices for 2017 and beyond with their Subject Teachers, PLP Teachers and Mentors. We look forward to working with you during Term 2.

Paul HardwickAssistant Principal

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Co-Curricular NewsSports report

Competition Team Played against Result and score

Player of the match

CBSA Junior Soccer Casimir College Lost 3-1 Henry WalkerCBSA Intermediate

SoccerCasimir College Drew 1-1 Fletcher

WilliamsonCBSA Senior Soccer Casimir College Won 3-1 Argie

MarkopoulosCBSA Junior Rugby

LeagueCasimir College Lost 18-12 Alex Cornish

CBSA Intermediate Rugby League

Casimir College Won 28-4 Kristian Lovicu and Lewis Verrell

CBSA Senior Rugby League

Holy Spirit College Lost 42-4 Jarod Sabat

SCC Junior Netball St Charbel’s College Won 21-7 Gabrielle OhmerSCC Intermediate

NetballHoly Spirit College Won 51-9 Sarah Judge

SCC Senior Netball Bethany College Won 33-19 Amy LincolnSCC Senior Soccer St Charbel’s College Won 6-0 Shannon BrownIWSNA Netball U13 Finches WMNC Pandas Washed out

IWSNA Netball U14 Vultures HNC Stampede Washed out

IWSNA Netball U15 Lorikeets FDAS Cassowaries Lost 36-8 Sophia GallettaIWSNA Netball U15 Eagles ANC Jaspers Lost 36-9 Nicola ShoudraIWSNA Netball Cadet Hawkes GNC Colorados Lost 58-14 Irina LotsarisIWSNA Netball Cadet Blackbirds Schols Calippos Lost 44-33 Olivia WalkerFDLC Futsal U14 Kangaroos St Scholastica’s Won 4-2 Angeliki

MarkopoulosFDLC Futsal U14 Koalas BYE

FDLC Fustal U14 Emus St Scholastica’s Won 4-1 Brianna Mitchell-Lane

FDLC Futsal U16 Crocodiles St Scholastica’s Won 7-1 Whole TeamFDLC Futsal U16 Echidnas BYE

FDLC Futsal U18 Wombats U18 Kookaburras Kookaburras Win 4-1

Olivia Szyszka and Lily White

FDLC Futsal U18 Wallabies St Scholastica’s Won 3-1 Alexandra Richardson

Games for Thursday 2 June:

• SCC Junior Netball 2pm vs Bethany College – Deverall Park, Condell Park

• SCC Intermediate Netball 1.10pm vs Bethany College – Deverall Park, Condell Park

• SCC Senior Netball 1.10pm vs Casimir College – Deverall Park, Condell Park

• SCC Senior Soccer 1pm vs Bethany College – Kinch Reserve, Condell Park

• CBSA Junior Rugby League 1pm vs Marist Catholic College – Smith Park, East Hills

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Co-Curricular has joined the Twittershpere! All students and parents are encouraged to follow Rosebank’s Co-Curricular Twitter page which is @CcRosebank, This platform will be used to alert you of changes/cancellations to games, venues etc.

• CBSA Intermediate Rugby League 2pm vs Marist Catholic College – Smith Park, East Hills

• CBSA Senior Rugby League 2pm vs Marist Catholic College – Neptune Park, Revesby

• CBSA Junior Soccer 1pm vs Marist Catholic College – Gannons Park, Peakhurst

• CBSA Intermediate Soccer 2pm vs Marist Catholic College – Gannons Park, Peakhurst

• CBSA Senior Soccer 1pm vs Marist Catholic College – Payford Park, Padstow

Term 2 Training Days• Junior rugby league – Wednesday afternoons

• Intermediate rugby league – Wednesday afternoons

• Senior rugby league – Wednesday afternoons

• Junior soccer – Wednesday afternoons

• Intermediate soccer – Monday afternoons

• Senior boys’ soccer – Monday afternoons

• Senior girls’ soccer – Monday afternoons

• Junior netball – Monday afternoons

• Intermediate netball – Tuesday afternoons

FDLC Futsal• Tuesday afternoons

IWSNA Netball• Eagles – Monday afternoon

• Vultures and Blackbirds – Tuesday Afternoons

• Finches and Lorikeets – Wednesday afternoons

• Hawkes – Thursday afternoons

Claire Moran Kathy JohnsonCo-Curricular Assistant Assistant Co-Curricular Coordinator

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In ConnectED during Term 1 and 2, we have been learning about the beginning of Human Civilisation. Students completed a variety of learning tasks on Ancient Egypt, including a research report on King Tutankhamen, the pharaoh whose tomb has intrigued people since it was discovered in the early 20th Century. I hope you enjoy Samuel Nakat’s report in response to the question, “Who was Tutankhamen and why was he significant?”

Year 7 ConnectED

King Tutankhamun: The Story of the Young Pharaoh

King Tutankhamun, a young Egyptian pharaoh, has become one of the most famous pharaohs not because of what happened during his reign, but because of what happened 3,000 years after. Tutankhamun came to the throne at the very young age of 9. His tomb holds many of his riches, and even shows that he enjoyed board games. Not much is known of him, his family still remains unknown. Many other mysteries surround him; like the curse his tomb was protected by. In his short period of being pharaoh, he didn’t change much nor do much. His significance has grown over time. King Tutankhamun has greatly inspired pop culture, including film. His significance, historical and cultural, is unmatched by any Egyptian ruler.

Little is known of King Tutankhamun’s family and many of the members of his family aren’t confirmed yet. Tests of Tutankhamun, including a ‘virtual autopsy’, have shown that “his parents were brother and sister, that he had a club foot, feminine hips and a large overbite” (IB Times, 2016). Nowadays, marriage between siblings is prohibited, but back then it was very common. Though there is strong evidence of incest, scientists still debate over the identity of his mother (believed to be Kiya) and father (believed to be Akhenaten). Tutankhamun was married to Ankhesenpaaten. Their “two daughters were still born and were buried with Tutankhamun” (History Embalmed, 2016). There are many mysteries surrounding King Tut’s family. Like Tutankhamun, who died mysteriously at the age of 19, his family have had a lot of strange deaths and disappearances. Tutankhamun’s father died mysteriously. It is believed “that Akhenaten was forced to abdicate and died shortly after - cause of death unknown” (History Embalmed, 2016). After Akhenaten’s death, pharaoh Smenkhkare took over, before Tutankhamun ruled over his people, continuing his family’s legacy.

King Tutankhamun’s tomb was amazing, it was filled with many treasures and was untouched. It was made of four main rooms; the antechamber, the annex, the burial chamber, and the treasury room. When the tomb was found by Howard Carter in The Valley of the Kings, in November, 1922, the tomb was untouched; it had not been attacked by grave robbers. This was unusual, as the robbers would often find many tombs and steal their goods before archaeologists got to them. Roughly 5000 priceless objects were found buried in the tomb. The treasures were amazing and the tomb gave archaeologists an insight of Tutankhamun’s and Egyptians’ lifestyle. “His tomb revealed he enjoyed board games. Like most children, he probably found politics unexciting and went about his environment enjoying leisurely activities” (King Tut One, 2016). The tomb also shows that Tutankhamun “must have had a good childhood. He probably spent his younger years hunting, swimming, and studying.” (King Tut One, 2016). Tut was buried with his two still born children, revealing that he could have been a father. Tutankhamun’s tomb was a very important find, revealing many priceless treasures and information about the king’s short and mysterious life.

One of the most infamous things about King Tutankhamun and his tomb was the ‘curse’ that protected him. It is said that during the finding of the tomb, Howard Carter hid the curse written in stone. The curse read ‘death shall come on swift wings to him who disturbs the peace of the king’. After the discovery of the tomb, many bad things happened to the people that had to do with the discovery and opening of the tomb. The hype of the curse began when “Lord Carnarvon, the person who funded the dig of King Tut’s Tomb, died shortly after the discovery” (King Tut One, 2016). In fact, as soon as Carnarvon died, the lights mysteriously went off in the city of Cairo. Because of the rumours of the hidden curse, the media went crazy with the story of his death. They claimed that the mummy was very angry and that King Tut wanted vengeance and declared a mummy’s curse, which targeted those who had ventured into the tomb. Many other people involved with the tomb died shortly after. If the curse was real, then it was odd that Howard Carter, the first person to discover, enter and ‘disturb the king’ died a decade later of natural

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causes. The idea of a mummy’s curse is absurd, like something from the X-Files, so scientists came up with as many hypotheses for an explanation. “Recent studies have revealed that some ancient mummies do indeed carry mold, including at least two potentially dangerous species—Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus. These molds can cause allergic reactions ranging from congestion to bleeding in the lungs” (National Geographic, 2016). Even though the curse of the tomb may be fake, it continues to inspire popular culture and puzzle historians and probably will for a very long time.

While Tutankhamun’s reign as pharaoh was mostly uneventful, his significance has grown through time. The discovery of his tomb has helped archaeologists discover things about Ancient Egypt that were previously unknown. Information about his family and parents have provided insights into the family life back then, and the mysteries about his life and the curse of his tomb have captivated the imagination and attention of historians of every age. King Tutankhamun, after over 3000 years of being dead, will always be one of the most important archaeological finds ever.

BibliographyHandwerk, B. (2016). Egypt’s “King Tut Curse” Caused by Tomb Toxins?. [online] News.nationalgeographic.com. Available at: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/05/0506_050506_mummycurse.html [Accessed 6 Apr. 2016].Historyembalmed.org. (2016). Family of King Tut. [online] Available at: http://www.historyembalmed.org/life-of-king-tut/family-of-king-tut.htm [Accessed 4 Apr. 2016].Keating, F. (2014). King Tutankhamun: Latest Tests Prove the Boy Pharaoh was Product of Incest. [online] International Business Times UK. Available at: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/king-tutankhamun-latest-tests-prove-boy-pharaoh-was-product-incest-1470735# [Accessed 5 Apr. 2016].Kingtutone.com. (2016). King Tut | Tutankhamun’s Life. [online] Available at: http://www.kingtutone.com/tutankhamun/life/ [Accessed 6 Apr. 2016].Kingtutone.com. (2016). KingTutOne.com | King Tut’s Tomb Layout. [online] Available at: http://www.kingtutone.com/tutankhamun/tomb/ [Accessed 6 Apr. 2016].Kingtutone.com. (2016). KingTutOne.com | The Curse of the Mummy. [online] Available at: http://www.kingtutone.com/tutankhamun/curse/ [Accessed 6 Apr. 2016].

Stage 5 Drama Presents:

Montserrat Theatre Thursday 16th June

4pm & 6.30pm

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Re-Shelved: Scholastica Research and Study Centre News

HOMEWORK SUPPORTHomework Support is available every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 3:20pm to 4:30pm in the back section of the SRSC. This is a drop-in service for ANY student who would like assistance with homework and/or assessment tasks. Students who attend receive a stamp in their diary so that parents and coordinators can acknowledge their committment to achieving their best.Jacquelene Mastroianni and Anastasia BatagianniLearning Support Teachers

Student Genre Survey ResultsIn our recent Genre Survey Monkey competition, students were asked what their favourite genres were and what their top five books were. Here are the results:

Your most favourite genre:Students could select up to two genres. The most popular genres selected were:51% Action & Adventure32% Mystery, Suspense & Crime31% Relationships17% Humour9 % War Fiction9 % Speculative Fiction9 % Graphic Novels8 % Historical Fiction7 % Classics6 % Other voices, Other worlds5 % Biographies4 % Sports Fiction3 % Short Stories

Your Top Five Books:The following book series’ were the most popular choices:

1. Harry Potter / JK Rowling – Speculative Fiction

2. Hunger Games / Suzanne Collins – Speculative Fiction

3. Percy Jackson / Rick Riordan – Speculative Fiction

4. Mortal Instruments – In-fernal Devices / Cassandra Clare – Speculative Fiction

5. CHERUB / Robert Mu-chamore – Action & Adven-ture Genre

Most popular ‘stand-alone’ books:

1. Fault in our stars / John Green – Relationships Genre

2. Divergent / Veronica Roth – Speculative Fiction Genre

3. Girl online / Zoe Sugg – Re-lationships Genre

4. Paper towns / John Green – Relationships Genre

5. Maze Runner / James Dash-ner – Speculative Fiction Genre

Genre Competition WinnersHere are our happy student competition winners receiving their prize! Their names were drawn from all the names of students who completed the online survey. Congratulations to Isabella and Stefani and thank you to everyone who participated.

Until Next week – Happy Reading!Ms Tracey Djurichkovic – SRSC Manager

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Debating newsOn Friday 27th May, Rosebank finished the Preliminary CSDA Debating Competition and hosted Waverley College and Brigidine College, Randwick. All students spoke well and represented their schools to the highest standard. Rosebank won seven of twelve debates.

Thank you to the adjudicators who gave up their Friday evening to ensure debates could run. It was great to see staff members Philomena Middledorp and Kim Cook involved with the program.

The success of the Rosebank teams would not be possible without the coaches who have worked prepare their teams for the season. Year 12 are coached by Scott Worthington, Year 11 are coached by Serena Saliba, Year 10 are coached by Jade Hannaford, Year 9 are coached by Mrs Kate Kovic, Year 8 are coached by George Hatzigiannis and Year 7 are coached by Michael Wright.

Both Year 8 teams will continue through to the elimination rounds after winning five of six debates in the preliminary season. The Year 11B Team will continue to the Quarter Finals after winning all six of their preliminary debates. The times, dates and venues for these rounds will be announced soon. Ms Elise McKenzie

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Last Wednesday Stage 5 and Year 11 Dance attended a choreographic workshop at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta, presented by Shaun Parker and Company and hosted by FORM Dance Projects. The day consisted of viewing a performance demonstration by the company dancers, followed by a series of workshops focused on our own individual compositional process as well as learning a fraction of the dance we had seen earlier in order to develop our skills. Our day began with the performance titled, ‘The Yard’, which involved five boys portraying the “Anarchy of the playground”. The style was a fusion of various Hip Hop ‘sub-genres’ such as Tutting and Krumping, and Contemporary dance. The piece was tied together by a soundtrack that included a mashup of modern electronica and original acoustic sounds. We then progressed on to the workshops; beginning with the compositional workshop first. We were lucky enough to work with Artistic Director, Shaun Parker himself, who gave us many helpful choreographic and compositional skills and tools, that will specifically help Year 11 with their pair compositions this term and Stage 5 with theirs in Term 3. The final part of the day involved us learning some of the demonstration that we had seen earlier, more specifically a Tutting section. If you don’t know, Tutting is a small sub-genre of Hip Hop that involves dancing or moving the arms and fingers in intricate geometrical shapes very, very quickly. It looks very impressive once you master it, but for a bunch of contemporary dancers, we definitely held our own. Overall the day was very useful, motivational and inspirational and hopefully all who attended were able to take something from it and incorporate it into their future Dance studies. Sybilla Gordon, Year 11

CAPA News

Enrolment Notice Dear Families,

If you are a current family and have a child in Year 4 who you would like to start Year 7 (2019) at Rosebank College, please submit your enrolment application to Mrs Henderson by Monday 20 June. Your preferential enrolment status can not be guaranteed after this deadline.

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Alumni Soaring to SuccessBrandon Takavarasha (HSC Class of 2015) is literally on top of the world; the young graduate is completing a Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi Engined Rating) at Basair Air Aviation College at Bankstown Airport. Brandon’s passion for aviation started at a young age during a family trip to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. “This was my first time being on a plane and after we landed I met the three Captains. Since then I always interested and wondered how just three people could command such a big machine to travel so far,” said Brandon.

Currently, Brandon fly’s single engine aircrafts where he and his classmates are learning the fundamentals of flight, but will eventual move to larger aircraft once he obtains is Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). “One day I hope to Captain an Emirates or Cathay Pacific passenger plane. That is my ultimate dream, but until then, I’ll just take one step at a time and enjoy the journey,” said Brandon.

Part of that journey is being immersed in the aviation community, “with individuals who are also interested in what you are doing and the fact that you meet new people and see new places all the time.”

While at Rosebank, Brandon enjoyed Physics, Business Studies, Modern History, English and Maths and credits his teachers and the College for “assisting me to become a disciplined individual, who works hard and understands that life at times can be hard, but you as an individual, need to stay focused on your goals as there is always a brighter day ahead.”

Aaron Staas and Brandon Takavarasha

Below, Brandon is pictured with his Basair Air peer.

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Lets Rewind to 1976 2016 marks 40 years since the Year 10 class of 1976 graduated from Rosebank so a reunion is in order! We are seeking to re-connect with as many people from this cohort as possible. If this is you, or know someone the class of 1976, please contact Maria Kemp at [email protected] or join the group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/409165909282521/ Please ensure you include your maiden name and current surname. Help us spread the word!

Rosebank College Maths Teachers are available to help you during lunch every week for the entire year. Maths @ Lunch is being held in E208 on Monday, Tues-day, and Wednesday of every week during Lunch - no booking required, just come in whenever you need some extra support. The teachers assisting students at Math @ Lunch are as follows:

Monday A - Veronica Presser Monday B - Greg Cashman Tuesday A - Jake Plaskett Tuesday B - Jake Plaskett

Wednesday A - Susan Stenner Wednesday B - Jo Slaney - Alfred Lobo

Pietro Menga and Rosebank Judo Club for the National TitlePietro Menga is a member of the Rosebank community and Rosebank Judo Club. After just eight months of Judo, Pietro has successfully obtained his orange belt and has been personally selected by Judo NSW to represent the State of NSW and Rosebank College in the National Judo Championship.

The Rosebank Judo Club, coached by Marco Ferrara, began in Term 2 and has training sessions three times a week, accompanied by a strength and conditioning class on Saturday. The Club currently contains 20 members, six of which have orange belts and are competing in competitions. The Club has had visits from two accomplished athletes, Miranda Giambelli who will be representing Australia in the upcoming Olympics in Rio and Ivica Pavlinic who has won the Oceania championship and multi-medallist in Oceania and overseas.

Good luck Pietro!Samuel Garcia,Year 11

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osebank College is Turning 150!In 2017, Rosebank College will be celebrating its 150th Birthday! Such an auspicious milestone could not have been reached without the thousands of young women and men, teachers and parents whose stories have stitched the fabric of Rosebank’s history and unfolded its future. As we approach 150 years, we are seeking to reconnect with as many people as possible who have a story, memory or artefact to share and to help us complete the intricate and colourful tapestry that is Rosebank College.

Everyone with a connection to Rosebank is very important. Please do not count yourself as insignificant. You can assist by getting in touch if:

• You are an ex-student, former teacher or past parent of the College

• You have an old uniforms (particularly from the 1930s – 1950s) that the College can use to either photograph or recreate

• If you are the relative of a deceased mother/aunty/cousin/grandmother etc. who attended Rosebank and can recall any conversation you had about Rosebank

• You have any photos (particularly from the 19th century), exercise books, diaries, medals, trophies, yearbooks or other memorabilia from your time at the College

Our College Archivist is extremely keen to hear from anyone who can contribute. Contact details are:

[email protected] or 9713 3155

RAustralian New Zealand

Benedictine Union

Reflection Day

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BYO lunchMorning and afternoon tea provided

Participants are invited to make a donation to help cover expenses for the day.

Fr Michael Casey ocsoMichael Casey is a Cistercian monk of Tarrawarra Abbey in Australia. He is a well-known retreat master and lecturer on monastic spirituality. Michael is the author of many books, including Toward God: The Ancient Wisdom of Western Prayer; A Guide to Living in the Truth: Saint Benedict’s Teaching on Humility; and Fully Human, Fully Divine: An Interactive Christology. His topic for the day is:

God’s mercy in the Rule of St Benedict.

Sr Elizabeth Brennan sgsElizabeth Brennan is a Sister of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict. She has a vast experience in education and over many years has specialised in Pastoral Liturgy Formation. Elizabeth has been a leader in Benedictine Renewal Programs both in Australia and overseas. She is the current Director of Mount St Benedict. Her topic for the day is:

Living from the Liturgy we celebrate

Saturday 18 June 2016

10.00 am Cuppa for 10.30 am startMass 4.30 pm

Mt St Benedict Centre449D Pennant Hills RoadPENNANT HILLS NSW 2120

RSVP: Friday 10 June 2016Tel: (02) 9484 6208 or (02) 9484 7033Email: [email protected] Limited overnight accommodation available

Presenters:

Reference Group for Good Samaritan Social Response

Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Human Trafficking

Invites you to a screening of 'Freedom Stories'

In the function Room

St Scholastica’s Good Samaritan Congregational Centre

Glebe Point

Friday, 24th June 2016

Commencing at 5.00pm

A light supper will be served after the screening.

The remarkable documentary 'Freedom Stories' tells the heartening stories of people who arrived in Australia seeking asylum around 2001. This landmark feature documentary charts the challenges and successes of finding safety in Australia, and building a new life, while dealing with the feelings conjured up by what has been left behind. The producers of Freedom Stories have offered a limited number of educational copies of Freedom Stories to be featured in Refugee Week events. The stories aim to help all Australians better understand the great resilience and contributions of refugees.

RSVP: by Wednesday, 15th June 2016 Bernadette Beinke

[email protected] 02 8752 5311

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https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2198d49

The P&F are selling Entertainment books to raise funds for the College. Please follow the link to support Rosebank.

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The Uniform Shop Opening HoursTuesdays: 8.00am - 11.45am

Wednesdays: 12.30pm - 4.15pm

Thursdays: 8.00am - 12.00pm and 12.30pm - 4.45pm

Winter FittingsBookings are now open for winter uniform fitting appointments. www.schoolinterviews.com.auCode: 27RRR

Follow the prompts.Dates and times are on the website. Please book this week.

We are gathering expressions of interest from graduates from the Class of 1966 about holding a reunion. If you graduated from the class of 1966 (or know someone who has), and would be keen to re-connect with your peers, please contact the College at [email protected] or phone 9713 3100.

Do you have a second hand unifrom which is clean(unstained), presentable and would be appreciated by another student? If so please drop it off at the Uniform shop during opening hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The Class of 1991 Reunion is on Saturday 26 November @ 7.30PMat Concord RSLEntry is $15RSVP [email protected]; [email protected]

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CareersHoliday Work available at local Medical Centre in Haberfield Office duties, Flexible hours, safe work environment, for student who is 14 years or over and can get to Haberfield. Call Rose on 9799 5000 or email [email protected]

Macquarie University Global Leadership Entry Program. Applications now open. Visit mq.edu.au/glep to learn what degrees students can study with the GLEP, entry requirements and step by step information on how to apply. If students have any questions they can contact Student Connect via our online enquiry form or call (02) 9850 6410.

Macquarie University HSC Enrichment Programs in the July school

Physics enrichment program Tuesday 12 July 2016 $80 (includes morning tea and afternoon tea) E7B T5 Macquarie University North Ryde, NSW, 2019 Enquiries: Elizabeth Bignucolo E: [email protected] P: 02 9850 4244

Chemistry enrichment program Wednesday 13 July 2016 $70 (includes morning tea) C5C T1 Macquarie University North Ryde, NSW, 2019 Enquiries: Michelle Kang E: [email protected] P: 02 9850 8275

University of Sydney: A Celebration of History Friday 10 June. Students will learn how their love of history can advance their career. For more information and to register bit.ly/celebration-of-history

University of Sydney Scholarships Information Evening for Year 12 Wednesday 22 June. Get tips on completing scholarship applications. To register http://bit.ly/Scholarship-Info-Evening

UNSW Scholarship Information Evening 22nd June 2016, 6:15pm to 8pm, Sir John Clancy Auditorium, UNSW Kensington There will be information on the different scholarships available and the application process. https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/scholarships-information-evening-2016

HSC Trial Preparation Lectures at Macquarie University 6th-15th July. Over 30 subject-specific lectures will be run across 16 of the most popular subjects. Further details and registration can be found at https://hscintheholidays.com.au or call 1300 677 336.

Experience Hotel Management and explore Scholarship opportunities The Hotel School Sydney will be holding it’s ‘InterContinental Insights’ day on Saturday 9 July for students wishing to experience a day in the life of working in a 5-star Hotel. [email protected] and click the ABOUT tab - InterContinental Insights.

Engineering & Technology Cadetships Program Applications close on 17 June. The Program provides Year 12 students with the opportunity to apply for a

Technology Cadetship at Westpac. On completion of their cadetship, Technology Cadets are well placed to pursue a career in IT and in business. Apply online at www.etcad.com.au

TSFX “Mastering the Exams” free lecture. Trial and HSC Exams. 10am – 3pm, Sunday 19 June 2016, The University of Sydney (Camperdown) Bookings are essential. Register online at www.tsfx.com.au or call 1300 364 173. Also available FREE copy of 42 page “HSC Exam Study Guide” at www.tsfx.com.au/hscexams.

University Student Satisfaction Survey: ResultsQuality Indicators for Learning and Teaching have released the results from their Student Experience survey. https://www.qilt.edu.au/

ACS Foundation - Information, Communication and Technology CadetshipsThe ACS Foundation provides career advice, research grants and university scholarships to strengthen our innovative future. The Foundation facilitates relevant industry experience placements for students with large and small technology companies. Apply for a cadetship online at http://acsfoundation.com.au/lp-cadetships.cfm http://www.acsfoundation.com.au/

Notre Dame Twilight Hours and Course Information8th & 9th June 2016, 5pm to 7pm, 140 Broadway, Chippendale http://www.nd.edu.au/events/2016/individual-twilight-tours-and-course-information

Life at Sydney27th and 28th September 2016, Camperdown Campus, University of SydneyThe day will include hands-on

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tutorials, tours and the chance to experience life as a student. http://sydney.edu.au/study/admissions/events-for-future-students.html

UWS: Parent Information EveningPenrith Campus: 3rd AugustParramatta Campus: 21st July Campbelltown Campus: 26th Julyhttp://future.uws.edu.au/future_students_home/events_at_uws/parent_information_evening

Notre Dame: Getting to Know Nursing 7th June 2016, 6pm, 160 Oxford St, Darlinghurst For students interested in a career in nursing, the event will provide the opportunity to speak to academic staff and a guest speaker, who will give an insight into what a career in nursing is like. http://www.nd.edu.au/events/2016/getting-to-know-nursing

HTN 1st/2nd Year Apprentice ChefSydney CBD Job opportunity for those wanting to start a chef apprenticeship. http://www.seek.com.au/job/30847397?pos=2&type=standard&engineConfig=&userqueryid=197527182801875901&tier=no_tier&whereid=3000

Real Stories and Real Achievements VideosThese videos, put out by the Australian Training Awards, can provide inspiration to people looking to follow a particular skill or apprenticeship pathway.http://www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au/story

Defence Jobs Information Sessions Sydney – 25th May, Commando Information SessionNewcastle – 26th May, Commando Information Session Canberra – 31st May, Women in Defence Information Session https://www.facebook.com/DefenceJobsAustralia/events

What Sort of Doctor Do You Want To Be? This article outlines the pathways to medical schools and how to specialise in a specific field of medicine. https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/medicine/medical-specialties

For further information on any of the above, please contact Mrs Pavicic, phone 97133169, [email protected] or Ms McAloon, phone 97133105, [email protected].

VINNIES HELPS SUPPORT THE 11,406 WOMEN FACING HOMELESSNESS IN NSW.

VINNIES WINTER APPEAL. RETHINK HOMELESSNESS.

Visit vinnies.org.au for more information.Figure taken from ABS Census, 2011. Image and names have been changed to protect the privacy of the people we assist.

By getting involved through your school, you can help make a real difference to the lives of the families we support.

2016 Winter AppealIn 2015, Rosebank College ran the Winter Appeal and successfully collected 600 new blankets to be donated to those who are left cold during winter. In 2016, the Social Justice Group is running the Appeal again with the hopes of beating this tally and collecting even more blankets for those less fortunate than ourselves. Each Home Room is asked to collect brand new blankets that can be offered to St Vincent de Paul for them to distribute to the homeless and needy population of Sydney as we move into the bitterly cold season of winter.

The Social Justice Group hopes that all students of the College dig deep and help contribute to this extremely worthy cause.