Randwick Boys’ High School€¦ · Louise McNeil Deputy Principal. Issue 29 16 October 2020 Page...

Issue 29 16 October 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]


Year 12 clap-out

Mentoring program breakfast


GOOD LUCK TO ALL

HSC STUDENTS

From the Principal

Welcome to Term 4, 2020.

Year 10 Yearly Exams

Year 10 completed their end of course examinations this week. We have been very impressed with the students and how they have approached their examinations. We are now marking and completing Yearly marks, ranks and comments that will form part of their Yearly report.

Year 12

Year 12 students begin their Higher School Certificate Examinations next week. We would like to wish our Year 12 students well in their exams. During the course of the exams, we will inform both students and parents details of the graduation and what we are allowed to do, taking into consideration the latest advice from Departments of Health and Education. As restrictions have eased recently, at pres-ent, we can hold a graduation event with at least one parent per student. We are investigating ways we can do so and even increase the attendance to two parents, in a safe way, without breaching any requirements.

Yearly examinations – Year 7, 8 and 9

Over the coming weeks, Years 7, 8 and 9 will complete their Yearly examinations. We wish students well in their preparations and actual exams.

P & C

Our next P & C meeting will take place on Tues-day 20th October at 7pm via Zoom. We welcome and encourage all parents/guardians to attend.

Lance Raskall Principal

Elijah Ng (7/5/05 - 15/10/19)

This week marks the first anniversary of the sad passing of our much loved student, Elijah. His spirit lives on in our hearts...

“The strength, resilience and courage shown by such an incred-ible young man will forever remain as a part of Elijah’s legacy. We are all so fortunate to have been touched by the light that he shone. “

Sam Jackson Year Co-ordinator

“Thank you Elijah for showing us what’s important in life. Your spirit and cheekiness will be in our hearts for the rest of our life’s journey”

Friends of Elijah


Coming events for Term 4Week 2 Week B /Events

Monday 19 October Year 7 Yearly Exams beginHomework Centre, Library, 3:30 - 5pm - CANCELLED

Tuesday 20 October HSC Written Exams beginP & C Zoom meeting, 7pm

Thursday 22 October Homework Centre, Library, 3:30 - 5pm - CANCELLED

Friday 23 October HSC Written Exams continueYear 7 Yearly Exams end

English faculty - activities with Ms Carle

Drama lesson

Debating preparations Newly planted herb garden

Year 12 clap-out


Year 12 Mentoring Program

RHBS has initiated a Mentoring Program to provide additional wellbeing support and guidance to all Year 12 students (beginning with the current Year 11 cohort).

The purpose of the program is to compliment the work that we do with students in the classroom and in their broader school expe-rience by:

increasing student confidence and communication skills

improving engagement with learning and school

enhancing social skills, values and character strengths

supporting students to develop plans for the future

expanding student awareness and knowledge of employment and training opportunities.

The program was officially launched on Thursday 15 October with a COVID-safe breakfast gathering. Students and teachers took this opportunity to discuss the format that they would like their men-tor program to take and to have preliminary discussions about the type of support that the students would be seeking, including stress and time management strategies; goal setting; study tips; balanc-ing school, family, exercise and work; healthy eating; relationships; general “check ins”.

Students and teachers are all very excited to be participating in this personalised wellbeing initiative for our HSC students.

Louise McNeil Deputy Principal


Year 10 IST - Robotics

The Year 10 Information and Software Technology class has been working on Robotics and Automated Systems. The boys have worked in groups to produce their robots that were used to navigate the “City of the Future” theme mat. They included varied functionalities and help fulfil a purpose in the City of the Future.

Anupreet Kounsal Information and Software

English virtual debating

R Carle English


Year 7 Geography incursion

On 22nd September 7K and 7C participated in a whole day incur-sion. The day was spent using a transdisciplinary learning approach to explore the idea “Humans adapt to places and spaces based on their perceptions, to increase their liveability and create a sense of community and connection”.

The lessons and activities leading up to and during the incursion provided the opportunity to extend students’ vision and give them the chance to use their knowledge and understanding from various disciplines, which they usually study separately, to solve everyday problems.

The incursion was the culminating activity for a series of lessons where students explored the key idea in Geography, English and His-tory. To further support their exploration of this transdisciplinary idea and to highlight to students how the liveability of suburbs is addressed in the real world, 7C used the text ‘The Invention of Hugo Cabret’ in English and close study of cities in Ancient China. Furthermore, they conducted an interview with Project Developer, Priscilla Tran, from City West Development, and conducted Environmental Qual-ity Surveys of their local area. This allowed them to collect data and further their knowledge. Students developed interview questions and conducted the interview through Zoom. Ms Tran was able to give the students great insight into liveability from a construction and housing development perspective and was extremely impressed that liveability is being taught in NSW schools.

During the incursion students worked in small groups and devel-oped initiatives to improve the liveability of a local area. It was a great opportunity for students to develop their collaboration and problem solving skills, to think deeply and critically about issues of liveability, and how society goes about addressing these issues.

J Buscemi Geography


Year 10 Marine Studies

The axolotls in the tanks unexpectedly layed eggs over the holidays! We now have baby axolotls in Marine Studies.

J Wallis Marine Studies


2020 School Vaccination Program

Third and Final Visit

Friday 13th November 2020 Dear Parent/ Caregivers,

On Friday, 13th November, the South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit, will be at Randwick Boys’ High School offering Year 7, 8 and 10 students the following vaccinations;

Year 7 all Students Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) – Dose 2. Catch up HPV Dose 1 – for students who missed Visit 1 or Visit 2 this year. Catch- up Diphtheria Tetanus & Pertussis (dTpa) 1 dose only – for students who missed Visits 1 & 2.

Year 8 students (catch-up only):

For those who have not completed a second Dose of the HPV course that commenced at school in Year 7 in 2019.

Year 10 Students:

Meningococcal ACWY - 1 Dose. Meningococcal ACWY for students who missed the vaccination in term 2, 2020.

If you have begun the Vaccination Program the nurses have your son’s vaccination cards (Years 7 & 8).

If your son has NOT received any vaccinations, including the Meningococcal vaccination and has NOT begun the School Vaccination Program at Randwick Boys’ High School, he can begin the program on 15th November. Your son will need to collect a consent form from Ms Cassar.

Please to complete the consent form and have your son return the Consent Form to the Front Office by Friday 6th November.

The clinic will be operating in the school hall, from 9am- 1pm.

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. Head Teacher Administration.

An Exclusive Education in an Inclusive Environment


Meditation is something everyone can do to improve mental and emotional health. You can do it anywhere, anytime; it needs no special equipment and it’s free.

The benefits of learning to meditate;

★ Reduce stress, manage anxiety and improve sleep

★ Support emotional health and promote self-awareness

★ Generate kindness, empathy and self-compassion

★ Develop mental discipline and willpower

★ Can help relax and quiet a busy mind

Online Via Zoom | 5pm to 5:45pm

Every Wednesday Starts Wednesday 23 September Ends Wednesday 9 December

Cost : FREE BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!** Contact Councils Youth Worker on 0447 116 805

or email [email protected]

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 12 - 20 YEARS OLD


Teen Resilience Building Workshop

Bayside Council invites you to join The Resilience Centre (bring your dinner!). Learn to help your teenager identify their strengths, as well as cope with challenges confidently.

Using the Resilience Doughnut we will help adolescents and adults to identify and combine their strengths to build resilience.

Teenagers, parents, carers and grandparents are most welcome!

Monday 19 October 2020 6:00pm to 7:30pm Online via Zoom Cost: FREEBookings are essential. Please contact Council’s Youth Worker on 0447 116 805 or email [email protected]


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BAYSIDE COUNCILYOUTH SERVICES

Youth Services ProgramsBayside Council Youth Drop-In Provides a safe, friendly environment for young

people between the ages of 12 to 25 and have access to a wide range of activities

Girl's Youth OutreachEvery Tuesday 4:30pm to 7:00pm Eastlakes Reserve Evans Avenue, Eastlakes

Skate Park Youth OutreachEvery Thursday 5:00pm to 7:00pm Mutch Park Skate Park Wentworth Avenue, Pagewood

Hillsdale Youth Drop inEvery Friday 4:00pm to 7:00pm Hillsdale Community Centre 236 Bunnerong Road, Hillsdale

contactCouncil’s Youth Worker on 0447 116 805 or email [email protected] request that you follow COVID-19 requirements to ensure the safety of everyone.

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