Volume 17 2025
24.11.2025
From the Principal
From the Assistant Principal
From the Dean of Ministry
From The Dean and Assistant Deans of Leaning
Ethical Fair Trade Marketplace
PACE News
Rebecca Salim Shortlisted for the Inner West Young Creative Awards
Join Us at Our Semester 2 Year 7 Arts Day
EnrichED News
Pathways and Partnerships News
Year 7 Creative Scripture Display
Year 10 Investigate Coastal Erosion Firsthand
Year 8 Students Race To Innovation
Year 7 Remembrance Day; Poppy Reflection and Prayer Posters
Rosebank Hosts Professional Learning TeachMeet on AI in Education
Volunteer Opportunity: Archives Assistant
Supporting Staff Wellbeing
Annual Parent Survey
Apply For A Scholarship Or Bursary Today
Uniform Shop End of Year and 2026 Opening Hours
Get Behind Our Rosebank Family Businesses
🔗Community Links
From the Principal
InnovatED Showcase
I attended the recent InnovatEd Showcase last week and was delighted to see that the number of students at Rosebank who participated in this opportunity has almost doubled. This initiative allows our students to focus on their passion, curiosity and to develop the big question. Some of the topics this year captured my own interest such as How the pharmaceutical industry let women down and Anti Feminist Atmospheres. I also learnt a great deal from listening to the students on topics such as Martian Aviation!
This year, fifty-six students were involved in creating and showcasing thirty-six projects. In addition, the Student Organising Committee, comprising four Year 9 and Year 10 students, created a website for the showcase, with profiles of all the participants' projects.
The theme for this year’s showcase was inspired by a quote from Paulo Coehlo: “The world is changed by your example, not your opinion.” Students began their work in Term 2 by submitting a proposal, with much of the project developed independently in their own time. The showcase represents the final culmination of their efforts.
The opportunity is open to students in Years 7–10. While it forms part of the EnrichED Program for high-potential learners, all College students are invited to apply, with the understanding that their work will demonstrate the depth of thinking and engagement expected of participants.
We invite you to explore the extraordinary work our students have created here. 
My thanks again to the student committee who created the website, the Diverse Learning Team, members of our community who acted as judges and Ms McArthur (Gifted Educator Teacher, iThink Teacher, EnrichED Program Facilitator) for her leadership here.
While explicit teaching and learning remain central to our practice, it is important that we do not lose sight of the value of student-directed learning. Both approaches have their place. We must continue to create opportunities for students to explore areas of genuine passion and curiosity. InnovatedED offers a space where learners can extend themselves beyond the requirements of the NSW curriculum - thriving when the barriers are lifted.
Congratulations to everyone involved.
Social Media Delay
From Wednesday, 10 December 2025, social media platforms will be required to prevent Australian children under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts. While it is likely that many teenagers will attempt to circumvent these restrictions and we recognise that no system will be perfect - we also know the undeniable impact social media, particularly through mobile devices, has had on young people. We see it daily: wonderful, kind students making poor decisions late at night when they are tired, unsupervised and vulnerable. It is deeply concerning to watch students lose themselves to a screen, as large corporations and unverified influencers shape their thinking, pushing them toward polarised views instead of nurturing empathy, reflection, critical thinking and wisdom.
It is clear to parents, educators and the wider community that action is needed.
Rosebank will continue to partner with you throughout 2026 to ensure our students remain supported, connected and equipped. We will also keep you informed of the many initiatives and resources available as we navigate this new landscape together.
Ms Iris Nastasi
Principal
From the Assistant Principal
The expression ‘walk a mile in my shoes’ has been particularly relevant to me over the past 12 months, as I joined the ranks of the somewhat frazzled ‘Year 12 parent brigade’, supporting my own son through his final year of school and his HSC. In the same week that I was proudly attending his graduation, I commenced interviewing the first of our Year 5 2027 cohort. Talking to these tiny, wide-eyed Year 3 students, certainly hit home that the time between preparing our children for high school, to seeing them striding confidently across the stage in their graduation sash, passes in the blink of an eye.
When you are in the midst of it – the homework, the assessments, the sport and activities, the heartaches, the ups and downs – the weeks and months can feel as though they will never end. And then suddenly, they do. And you realise, as you turn the page of the book you have been completely engrossed in for so long, that this all-consuming story has suddenly come to an end.
It is with a feeling of both loss and excitement that you find yourself gently placing that closed book on your shelf of memories and reaching for the next. And while every experience you have had on this journey so far, should have prepared you for another untold story, somehow you still feel as though your ‘baby’ who now stands shoulder-to-shoulder alongside you, is starting school all over again. That familiar flutter of nerves tells you that every new chapter across your lifetime as a parent, will no doubt start the same way.
This theme of transition is pertinent to a number of upcoming activities at Rosebank. Our Year 10 students will mark the end of their own chapter, as they commence their transition into Year 11, completing the Minimum Standards Test over the next three days, ending the week with a celebration with their peers. Also preparing to move up the cohort ladder and take on additional responsibility, Year 9 students have completed Peer Support training today. Our Peer Support Leaders play an active role in supporting the new Year 7 students arriving for Chapter 1 of their high school story, in 2026.
Photo: Students receiving their Peer Support badges at the College Assembly on Friday
Final preparations are underway for our annual Presentation Evening on Thursday, 4 December, an opportunity to recognise some of the tremendous academic achievements of our students through 2025.
On Friday, 28 November, we have one last opportunity for the year to show who we are as a Good Samaritan community through a whole-school fundraiser for the Philippines Emergency Appeal. Students may attend school in mufti on that day, with donations collected during Home Room. With Christmas just over four weeks away and presents beginning to fill that secret spot in the back of the cupboard, this is the perfect opportunity for us all to do whatever we can to help lift a fellow Good Samaritan community from tremendous devastation and despair.
With only two weeks left of the school year, we remind students to remain focused on the work that still needs to be done before we commence the countdown to the holiday break.
Mr Paul Hardwick
Assistant Principal
From the Dean of Ministry
Social Justice Day
On Friday, 14 November, the Rosebank community gathered for our annual Social Justice Day, a day designed to open hearts, sharpen awareness and deepen our commitment to the Gospel message of compassion and justice. We began together in Assembly with a moment of dadirri, the First Nations practice of deep, reflective listening. Students were invited to settle into stillness, mirroring the Benedictine call to listen with the ear of the heart, so that the stories and truths encountered throughout the day could find space to take hold. This posture of openness led naturally into our reflection on the Gospel of the Sheep and the Goats, where Jesus teaches that our treatment of the hungry, the lonely, the stranger and the suffering is, in fact, our treatment of Him. This Gospel framed the day’s purpose - faith becomes real when it becomes action.
The workshops that followed extended and enriched this understanding. Students encountered a diverse range of presenters whose everyday work embodies the values of dignity, solidarity and hope. Wandana and the KARI Foundation helped students explore Aboriginal culture, resilience and identity through storytelling, dance, language and truth-telling, inviting them to consider justice as both reconciliation and empowerment. Nikki Visage continued this theme through Indigenous dance, using movement as a vehicle to communicate cultural pride, connection to Country and the importance of listening to stories expressed through art.
Environmental justice came alive through Reverse Garbage, whose commitment to waste reduction and creative reuse helped students see how sustainability and equity are deeply linked. At the same time, organisations such as Jesuit Refugee Service and the House of Welcome grounded the day in the lived experience of people seeking asylum. Their work, with legal support, housing, food assistance, employment pathways and advocacy, revealed the real human cost of displacement and highlighted how welcome and dignity can transform lives.
Catholic Mission invited students to think globally, drawing on Catholic Social Teaching to explore how faith communities around the world respond to poverty, inequality and marginalisation through education, healthcare and local leadership. Wes from Jazz & Democracy used music as a surprising and engaging doorway into justice, showing students how the principles of jazz, listening, improvising, making space for others, mirror the workings of a healthy, inclusive society.
Just as powerfully, Street Heart humanised homelessness through storytelling and advocacy, helping students recognise the dignity and strength of people experiencing hardship. Vinnies continued this by offering hands-on insights into poverty and social isolation, reminding students that justice often begins with small acts of human kindness.
During break times, students were also invited to purchase items from the Fair Trade Marketplace. This initiative highlighted the importance of ethical commercial practice, showing how everyday consumer choices can support artisans, farmers and workers who rely on fair wages and safe working conditions. It was wonderful to have the Marketplace operating concurrently with the day’s workshops, giving students a tangible way to support global justice through their decisions and their purchasing.
Throughout the day, students were invited to reflect on a working definition of social justice, the belief that every human being has inherent dignity and the right to participate fully in society and that we share responsibility for removing the barriers that prevent this. Every workshop, story, encounter and choice, from cultural immersion to global mission to fair trade, expanded that definition, showing justice through culture, hospitality, the environment, accompaniment, self-determination, global solidarity and creativity.
Social Justice Day 2025 served not just as an event but as a living testament to Rosebank’s identity. It invited us to recognise Christ in every person, to confront injustice with greater insight and to strive for a world shaped by compassion, courage and hope, embodying the spirit of This is Rosebank.
Mrs Sara Camporeale
Dean of Ministry
From The Dean and Assistant Deans of Leaning
Our focus on learning for 2025 has been on the idea of getting 1% better each day and building habits that lead to long-term growth. While these improvements may seem small in the moment, over the course of a year they compound significantly. Those daily gains can make you 37 times better than when you started.
Year 12 HSC Brunch
The class of 2025 students are invited to attend the HSC Brunch on Thursday, 18 December, in the SRSC from 10am – 12pm. This event is a wonderful opportunity for the cohort to come together with Rosebank staff, reflect on the journey and celebrate both individual and collective achievements.
Dorian Kipriotis
Dean of Learning
Year 8 STEM topic wraps up
On Monday, 17 November, the winning electric-powered car from each Year 8 class was raced against others in a Grand Final showdown. The victorious team consisted of Sienna McCann (Brady) and Rose Kennedy (Hayes). Both girls get their name on the STEM trophy for 2025. The best student car design drawings can be found in the “Year 8 Students Race To Innovation” article below, which also encompasses an extended piece on all of the STEM Cross-Curriculum Project, Bolt to the Future.
Congratulations to Jacqueline Danaskos and Eamon Darragh for running the grand final and their contributions as STEM Leads in the successful running of the topic.
Mathew Couani
Assistant Dean of Learning - Middle School
Year 12 Christmas Break Message
As we move into the Christmas break, we encourage our Year 12 students to take this opportunity to rest, recharge and spend time with family and friends. This pause in the school year is essential for wellbeing, balance and maintaining perspective as students prepare for the important months ahead.
At the same time, it is important that students remain gently connected to their learning. The holiday period offers a chance to revise key concepts at a manageable pace, organise notes, and set clear goals for Term 1. Short, consistent study blocks, rather than long, intensive sessions can help maintain momentum without overwhelming the break.
We hope all students enjoy a safe and happy Christmas season. With a balanced approach of rest and steady preparation, Year 12 will begin the new year confident, focused and ready for success.
Kylie Carroll
Assistant Dean of Learning - Senior School
Ethical Fair Trade Marketplace
Our Social Justice Day placed a focus on Ethical Fair Trade for our Year 11 students. Rosebank was incredibly fortunate to welcome back three wonderful stallholders - Aditi from Aksa, Anna from Uplift, and Marvin from The Toucan Shop, who generously shared their time and expertise. 
Our vibrant market stall was held during recess and lunch, allowing our students to openly engage with and enjoy the products while conversing directly with our stallholders.
However, the core of the day's learning was a deeply insightful Q&A session with our Year 11 students. This interaction sparked meaningful conversations, moving beyond simple definitions to explore what it genuinely means to support fair trade businesses. Aditi, Anna and Marvin's presence and their personal stories planted an essential seed of empathy and curiosity in our students' young minds, creating ripples of understanding that we have no doubt will extend far beyond the day itself. 
Ms Emily Mariglis
Religious Education Teacher
PACE News
2026 Swimming Carnival Sign-Up
On Monday, 2 February 2026, the College will hold our first community event for the year - the Rosebank Swimming Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. All students must ‘Sign-Up’ in the Extra Curricular section of TASS, indicating which events they will be entering and confirming their selected travel options.
There are Championship events and House events that students are able to participate in on the day.
Championship Events: These are competitive and timed races. If students wish to be considered for selection into the Rosebank Representative Swimming Team, they must sign up and compete in Championship Events at the College Swimming Carnival.
House Events: These are fun and participation-based races and are for House points only. Students can enter into House events on the day.
Duke of Edinburgh Completions
Congratulations to the following students who have recently completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award. What a fantastic achievement!
Bronze Award:
- Ethan Agoratsios, Alexandra Akle, Elizabeth Allan, Camille Anquetil, Evan Azar, Keighley Bentrup, Fergus Beresford-Harvey, Julia Bittencourt-Brown,, Spencer Boyle, Damien Bova, Madeline Bruscino, Ethan Burgess, Sienna Button, Siena Caldarola, Sienna Carrolo, Ava Caryofyllis, Marcus Castelvetere, Paris Chen, Lucas Chu, Sienna Ciano, Dominic Clark, Violetta Clarke, Isabella Compagnoni, Hugo Costa Martins, Emma Crawford, Kate Crawford, Sophia David, Alissa Di Antonio, Leonardo Edington, Alexandra Faulkner, Mikaela Ferrel, Isabella Fogarty, Ethan Fung, Sebastian Gossow, Michael Gryllis, Darcy Guastella, Isobel Hand, Zac Harris, Aston Hill, Evie Hill, Oliver Hogan, Grace Hou, Lucy Hurst, Isabella Jenzen, Charlie Johnson, Robert Kavanagh, Keiralina Leung Shing, Georgia Luppino, Alana Matrone, Matteo Montefusco, Savannah Moussa, Daniel Noh, Clancy Norris, Alexander O’Connell, Sophie O’Driscoll, Sienna Orlich, Gabriel Park, Alexander Picone, Caitlin Plan, Elena Pulciani, John Raviolos, Archie Robertson, Jordan Roennfeldt, Oliva Rogerson, Maddalena Romanini, Niva Rosati, Frankie Sachs, Sienna Scauso, Maya Valente, Sophie Wan, Amelie Wardle, Tara Whelan, Leila Woods, Imogen Yaw, Gloria Zhou
Silver Award:
- Sienna Roach
2026 Club Netball (Winter Competition) | Sign-ups Now Open
Club Netball sign-ups are now open for students who would like to play Netball for Rosebank in the 2026 Inner West Netball Association winter competition at Cintra Park, Concord. There are Girls, Boys and Mixed teams available and students of all year groups and experience are welcome. If you have any questions about Club Netball please email mdibella@rosebank.nsw.edu.au
Outstanding Achievements at the Sydney Catholic Schools Awards Day
On Wednesday, 12 November, the outstanding sporting achievements of ten Rosebank students were recognised at the Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) Awards Day. The award recipients were recognised for their dedication, talent and commitment across a wide range of sports including athletics, swimming, cross country, triathlon, diving, basketball, baseball, dragon boat racing and netball. Their hard work throughout the year, both in training and in competition, has been truly impressive. 
Congratulations once again to our award winners. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and the way you continue to represent Rosebank.
PACE Department
Rebecca Salim Shortlisted for the Inner West Young Creative Awards
Recently, several Visual Arts students submitted their work to the Inner West Young Creative Awards. We are delighted to share that Year 11 Caulfield student Rebecca Salim was shortlisted, with her artwork now on display at Cotta Gallery, Camperdown, where you can now view her work in person and support her by submitting your vote in the public choice award.
We extend our warmest congratulations to Rebecca for her outstanding effort and the remarkable detail in her work.
Erin Voukenas
CAPA Curriculum Captain
Join Us at Our Semester 2 Year 7 Arts Day
EnrichED News
As the school year draws to a close, we have some student achievements to celebrate and plans to make for 2026.
January will see the annual National Youth Science Forum in Canberra and Brisbane. Once again Rosebank College has three students who have been awarded places for this highly sought after ten-day immersion into all things Science and STEM at ANU. The College and the students involved are grateful to all the local Rotary Clubs who have provided sponsorship to allow these students to attend. We wish Year 11 students Anastasia Macan, Justin Nguyen and Vedant Mahto good luck and look forward to hearing all about their adventures when the College returns in 2026.
PACE Term 1 2026: EnrichED activities
Our Dean of PACE recently contacted students about sign-ups for PACE activities in Term 1 2026. There are several activities that will also be advertised in the InspirED Booklet but that will not be available before Wk 2 Term 1 2026. If you are interested in any of the InspirED activities listed below, be sure to sign up this week through TASS.
- Da Vinci Decathlon (only 9 places per year group)
- Ethics Olympiad (Yr 8-10)
- Chess Coaching
- Future Problem Solving
- Model United Nations Assembly
- Rosebank Writers (in addition to signing up through TASS, you must also contact Ms Nuttall about this)
Write a Book in a Day Soiree
On Tuesday, 25 November from 3:15pm the Write a Book in a Day student teams will host a book signing and afternoon tea to celebrate their success as published authors. Parents have been sent an invitation to attend. The event will be held in the SRSC. A copy of each book will be signed and donated to the College library. Teams will also sign copies of their books for attendees. Afternoon tea will be served. Please be sure to complete the notification sent to parents through the TASS system and include your RSVP with numbers and dietary requirements.
Swap Till You Drop
Year 9 students Georgiana Thoma and Isabel De Sousa, who created an InnovatED Project exploring the impact of fast-fashion consumerism and the associated use of social media, have been inspired to create the Swap Till You Drop event at the College on 1 Dec, from 3:15pm. This coincides with the Year 7 Semester Two Arts Day and attending parents are invited to stay and join the fun.
Below is a message from Georgiana and Isabel.
Out with the old, in with the re-loved!
Thanks to everyone getting ready to refresh their wardrobes the sustainable way! This is a reminder that on 1 December, we’re bringing you ‘Swap Till You Drop’, your chance to trade those ‘not-my-vibe-anymore’ pieces for something fresh, fun and new to you.
Bring along clean, gently used clothes or accessories and dive into racks of vintage finds and hidden gems. Every swap helps cut fashion waste and keeps great pieces in circulation, good for your style and the planet.
When: 1 December, Clothing Exchange from 3:15 to 4pm; Swapping from 4pm to 5:30
Where: Rosebank College, J Courts (undercover, change rooms available)
Bring: Clothes or accessories ready for their next chapter, along with a gold coin donation
Bonus: Music, good vibes, and fully circular fashion energy!
Make sure to RSVP! The more people show up, the better the event will be, so bring family and friends.
Let’s make wardrobes work smarter. Come swap, smile and style sustainably!
Visitor entry will be through the main gates at the corner of Harris and Queens Roads. RSVPs will be ticked off as you enter. Student guides will be available to take you to J Courts. 
InnovatED Showcase
Monday, 17 November saw the annual InnovatED Showcase held in the SRSC, by all accounts this was more interesting and thought provoking than ever before. An authentic celebration of student-centred learning!
This event is the culmination of six months of work by the students involved, but supported by many members of the College community, including teachers, teacher assistants, administration staff and the parents of the students involved. A special mention must go to the Facilities and IT teams, and the SRSC staff who at their busiest time of the year go out of their way to ensure that this event runs smoothly. Without the highly valued assistance of all the community members involved this event would not occur.
Many thanks to our guest judges Dr Catrina Bines, Mr Thomas Day, Mr Christian Lillicrap, Ms Roselee Modica, Mrs Szilvia Soter, Ms Jennifer Stenhouse and Ms Sarah Williams who took time out of their busy schedules to talk to students about their projects. These board members, alumni and educational colleagues completed the difficult task of deciding who should receive InnovatED Awards. Below are the award winners from the day but all students who participated, including the student organising committee, should be proud of their efforts on the day and throughout the year.
Below are the results as reported by the Showcase Student Organising Committee.
The winners of the Science and Technology category are Monty Lynch and Kyle Wang for Martian Aviation: Resilience beyond Ingenuity
The winners of the Society & Culture category are Lucie Fitzgerald and Indigo Yaw for ART.EXE
The winners of the Psychology category are Kobi Doherty, Robert Kavanagh and Tallen Palma for Painted Perceptions: A Deep dive into colour.
The winners of the Media and Influence category are Georgiana Thoma and Isabel De Sousa for Behind the Seams: Unravelling the impact of fast-fashion consumerism, and social media
For Best Display, the winners are Liam Restifa, Charlie Musumeci, Alex de Philippe and Nathan Olivera for Wake Up, Pay Attention!
For Best Integration of Theme, the winner is Ethan Fung for How audiences perceive emotion through a musician’s sound.
The winners of the People’s Choice award are Riva Auti, Olivia Michael, Charlotte Pamphlette and Ava Sinosic for Sensory Overload: From Science to sweet.
The Overall Winners are Cristian Pulciano and Luca Montrone for Rethinking Youth Justice
Ms Cheryl McArthur
Gifted Education and iThink Teacher, EnrichED Program Facilitator - cmcarthur@rosebank.nsw.edu.au
Pathways and Partnerships News
Year 10 Work Experience 2025 - A Term of Insight and Exploration
This term, our Year 10 students participated in their Work Experience program, gaining valuable insight into the professional world across a wide range of industries. From healthcare and education to law, engineering, retail and the creative arts, students embraced the opportunity to explore career interests, develop practical skills and experience the responsibilities of working life.
Rosebank is incredibly grateful to the many organisations who hosted our students. Their support and mentorship helped make this experience both meaningful and memorable. We also want to share that many employers provided glowing feedback about our students’ performance, highlighting their enthusiasm, initiative and professionalism.
“Leon was an absolute delight to have for the week at Freshcare Dental. He is extremely well mannered, always punctual and demonstrates a genuine eagerness to learn.”
“Raquel took initiative and demonstrated maturity in all aspects in the classroom. She did a great job of supporting students without needing to be told what to do.”
“Lily came in every day with a good attitude, happy to help and showed initiative. We were very impressed.”
“Laurena engaged well with staff and students, was punctual and maintained professionalism at all times.”
“Winnie was so polite, punctual, interested and engaged. We loved having her!”
“Charlie was an outstanding work experience student. He showed genuine enthusiasm for learning, asked thoughtful questions, and demonstrated excellent communication skills and maturity.”
“Chloe was confident in her communications with staff, keen to learn and always eager to help the nurses in their daily tasks.”
“Kara and Georgia were such a delight to host at Arnott’s. They had a positive attitude and were willing to complete all tasks given.”
“Mia was on time, respectful, helpful and ensured that she maximised her experience throughout the week.”
“Isla was friendly, well presented and always happy to lend a helping hand. She made a lovely rapport with the students.”
“Sienna showed initiative, was able to assist the team and had a great attitude.”
“Sara completed her placement with enthusiasm and a positive attitude. She was reliable and showed genuine interest in the field.”
“Oskar is well presently, a good-natured, bright young man and is quick to learn and happy to take in what we impart to him. He has been punctual, following all the instructions and is not shy or backward to respond to questions posed to him. He comes across as a hard worker who plans and prepares well.”
“The students from Rosebank as always were well behaved, well presented, well-mannered, engaged and punctual. They are a credit to the College and make the week enjoyable and easier for all of us. It is a pleasure to run this program when we know that the students are enthusiastic about what they are seeing and learning.”
"Marco displayed a confident and positive attitude throughout his time on site. He followed instructions well and demonstrated a clear understanding of the tasks assigned to him. Considering it was his first time on a construction site, Marco adapted quickly and performed beyond expectations. He was a pleasure to have on site and provided valuable assistance across all required areas. The operations manager has been in touch and happy to have Marco come in and work for us while he is still studying if he is interested."
These reflections highlight the immense value of work experience not only for students but also for the organisations that generously support them. Many employers expressed keen interest in hosting Rosebank students again in the future, with some even offering holiday employment opportunities as a result of the program.
Some of our valued hosts included:
- A W Edwards, A1 Discount Chemist, Abbey’s Bookshop, ACMUSE, Addison, Aerolec PTY LTD, All Hallows Catholic Primary School, Aureco, Autohaus Prestige Silverwater, Botanic Gardens of Sydney, City of Canada Bay, Dulwich Hill Public School, Explore & Develop, Five Dock Pharmacy, Full Potential Paediatrics Ashfield, Hume Marine, Kinokuniya Bookstores, Mortlake Public School, National Rugby League, Netball NSW, Pasticceria Papa, Raine & Horne, Robyn Taylor Child Development Centre, Russell Lea Public School, Shine Lawyers, Smith and Smith Electrical, Sports Medicine Institute, St Ambrose Catholic Primary School, Sydney Opera House, Synergy Radiology, Thales Australia, The Missing Link, Total Body Physio, Westpac, Woodstock Childcare Centre and many more.
Mrs Amanda Ivanac
Pathways and Partnerships Assistant
Year 7 Creative Scripture Display
I extend my congratulations to Year 7 classes, 7.Y and 7.R, on their outstanding recent project in Religion. As part of their studies in our topic of 'Alive in Christ', students were tasked with creating thoughtful designs on cross cutouts, each accompanied by an inspiring scripture passage reflecting on Jesus.
The resulting artwork demonstrates wonderful creativity and deep engagement with our topic. These vibrant and meaningful designs are now proudly displayed outside their classroom (E301) for the whole college community to enjoy!
Ms Emily Mariglis
Religious Education Teacher
Year 10 Investigate Coastal Erosion Firsthand
Human Society and its Environment (HSIE) offers an opportunity for students to explore what is happening in society and how our world is changing and forever developing. At Rosebank, our HSIE department consists of legal studies, business, economics, society and culture and geography. All these HSIE based subjects allow students to foster critical thinking and broaden students’ perspectives.
Opportunities arise for students including a variety of excursions that students can participate in. Recently, Year 8, Year 10 and Years 11 immersed and embarked on a geography excursion to witness how our world is changing each and every day, through landforms and landmarks, population and cultures.
Our Year 10 Geography students had the opportunity to visit Cronulla Beach to investigate coastal erosion firsthand. Students measured beach profiles, examined sand movement and observed the effects of waves, tides and human activity on the shoreline.
They explored the challenges of coastal management and discussed strategies such as seawalls, groynes, and dune restoration to protect both the environment and local communities. The excursion allowed students to connect theory with real-world observation, developing practical skills in data collection, analysis, and environmental evaluation. It was a fantastic way to see geography in action and understand how human and natural processes interact to shape our coastal landscapes.
Ruby Mangraviti
HSIE Curriculum Captain
Year 8 Students Race To Innovation
Year 8 students have been buzzing with excitement as they participated in the College’s annual STEM Cross-Curriculum Project, Bolt to the Future. This innovative project challenged students to explore the science behind electric-powered cars, combining their knowledge of forces and energy with practical skills across Science, TAS and Maths.
Over the past weeks, students worked in teams of engineers, designing, building and testing their own electric-powered cars. As part of the project, they completed a series of fair tests in Science, exploring aspects such as speed, friction and energy efficiency. One of these fair tests involved students investigating the effect of drag on car speed, which formed the basis of their Science Assessment Task in Term 3. Two students who achieved the top mark in this assessment were awarded with the Science Superstar Award. Congratulations to Myra Haddo (O'Connor) and Paloma Paris (McLaughlin).
Meanwhile, in their Technology classes, students were challenged to construct a technical drawing of their ideal electric-powered car. The top three designs were awarded the Design Mastermind Award, celebrating innovation and precision in engineering design. Congratulations to Leo Clark (Brady) , Alessia Di Cosmo (McLaughlin) and Brooklyn Turnbull (Delaney).
Photo: Leo Clark - 8C
Photo: Alessia Di Cosmo - 8B
Photo: Brooklyn Turnbull - 8I
The classroom challenges culminated in a thrilling Year 8 Championship Race. Each class contributed their fastest car to the knockout-style event, with the competition intensifying through the semi-finals and culminating in a three-way grand final. The runners-up were awarded the Track Finalist Award, recognising their skill and determination on the track. The teams that made it through to the Grand-Final included 8B’s team Noisy Jack, comprised of Jack Fitzpatrick (O'Connor), Bentley Luketic (Vaughan) and Michael O'Connell (Hayes), 8M’s team Little Zoomers comprised of Sienna McCann (Brady) and Rose Kennedy (Hayes) and 8E’s team The OGD’s comprised of Alexis Mahoney (Brady), Eliza Hamilton (Hayes) and Sassy Majgaard (Dwyer).
After a nail-biting race, Sienna McCann (Brady) and Rose Kennedy (Hayes) from 8M’s Little Zoomers emerged victorious, marking a historic moment as the first female team to win the STEM trophy in the history of this project at Rosebank. Not only will their names be forever engraved on the STEM trophy, but they will also receive the Champions Award and a $20 gift card in recognition of their outstanding achievement.
Photo: Rose Kennedy (left) and Sienna McCann (right) holding their Championship-winning car and the STEM trophy.
Congratulations to all students for their creativity, teamwork and perseverance. “The Bolt to the Future” project has once again highlighted the exciting intersection of hands-on learning, problem-solving and STEM innovation, inspiring the next generation of engineers!
Miss Jacqueline Danaskos & Mr Eamon Darragh
STEM Project Leads
Year 7 Remembrance Day; Poppy Reflection and Prayer Posters
In honour of Remembrance Day, Religious Educator (RG) classes 7.R and 7.Y created information poppies as well as thoughtful prayer posters. Students explored the symbols and traditions of 11/11, engaging in meaningful conversations about symbolism, truce and peace. Our Year 7 classroom display is a wonderful tribute reflecting their deep engagement with this significant day.
Ms Emily Mariglis
Religious Education Teacher
Rosebank Hosts Professional Learning TeachMeet on AI in Education
Rosebank College recently hosted educators from across Sydney for our "Rosebank in Conversation" teachmeet event, focusing on how AI is being used as a deliberate learning tool in classrooms.
The event featured keynote speaker Alice Cheng, Technology Coach from Academy Xi, followed by presentations from six Rosebank teachers and five visiting educators who shared their practical classroom experiences.
Our visitors joined Rosebank teachers showcasing exciting innovations across a range of subject areas: from custom-made GPT study partners helping students learn, to using AI for visual arts ideation and representing poetic imagery. Presentations also explored how student voice can be used to shape school AI policies and how teachers are building safeguards into assessments.
Continuing a conversation that began at a similar event two years ago, many presenters demonstrated how their expertise has grown, particularly in teaching students to use AI as a learning tool rather than a replacement for their own critical thinking.
The collaborative teachmeet format allowed both experienced and early-career educators to share successes and challenges, reinforcing Rosebank's commitment to ethical, intentional practices that maintain academic integrity while embracing educational innovation. It's exciting to see our teachers networking with other educators in a professional conversation in this rapidly evolving space!
The 6 Rosebank College teachers, below, shared their practices and were joined by a further 5 colleagues who showcased a range of practices and the impacts on student learning.
- Siran Galeb - Senior Physics teacher
- Amira Ghebranious - Senior English teacher
- Amelia Lombardo - Senior Biology Teacher
- Diana Peres - TAS, Design and Technology and IPT teacher
- Marie Serratore - Senior Biology Teacher, Science Coordinator
- Dominic Wan - Diverse Learning Coordinator
Many thanks to our visiting presenters:
- Alice Cheng - Executive Career Technology Coach, Academy Xi
- Sheryl Climo - Acting Professional Learning Facilitator at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill
- Jono Lethbridge - Early Career English Teacher - St Philip’s Christian College -
- Sian Lim, assistant English Coordinator and students from St Scholastica's CollegeCynthia Martins - Head of English OLMC Parramatta
- Paula Reinhold - Visual Arts Teacher, Redlands
Ms Jennifer Jackson
Dean of Professional Learning and Culture
Volunteer Opportunity: Archives Assistant
Preserving Rosebank’s History
Throughout 2025, a dedicated team of five volunteers has continued the important work of preserving and digitising the history of Rosebank. Meeting each Tuesday, the team has made significant progress across several projects:
- Digitising Student Records: Decades of handwritten school rolls are being transferred into digital storage, with completion expected in early 2026
- Scanning Historical Photographs: Hundreds of archival images are being digitally preserved, ensuring the College’s visual history remains secure for generations to come
- Cataloguing Exhibition Pieces: Large-format exhibition images have been refiled and digitised for easier access and safekeeping
- Sharing Stories: The popular Interviews with the College Archivist “From The Archives” series continues to grow, offering fascinating insights into Rosebank’s past
- Building Accessible Records: A printed index of archive holdings now complements the College’s digital catalogue
The Archives team’s commitment ensures Rosebank’s rich heritage remains accessible and protected. The College welcomes new volunteers who can contribute even a few hours each month—no prior experience is needed and training is provided.
If you’re interested in joining the Archives team, please contact the Communications and Engagement team via email: communications@rosebank.nsw.edu.au College for more information.
Mr Robert Beazley
Archivist (Former piano student at Rosebank)
Supporting Staff Wellbeing
In recognition of the focus on celebrating and supporting men and boys on International Men's Day (19 November), and men's health during November, our teaching and professional learning staff gathered for a thoughtful "toolbox talk" presented by Access EAP, focusing on men's health and wellbeing.
The session explored important topics, including health facts affecting men, beliefs that sometimes prevent reaching out for support, and practical ways to have meaningful "R U OK?" conversations. Staff learned why accessing wellbeing services makes such a positive difference and how we can better support one another in our College community. It's wonderful to see Rosebank prioritising staff health and creating spaces for these important conversations.
Ms Jennifer Jackson
Dean of Professional Learning and Culture
Annual Parent Survey
We would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time to participate in our annual Parents & Carers Survey.
Your feedback is a valuable part of our review and planning process to continually improve the learning, care and opportunities we provide your family.
The survey closes at 9am this Friday, 28 November 2025.
If you have any questions regarding this survey, please email communications@rosebank.nsw.edu.au
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Uniform Shop End of Year and 2026 Opening Hours
Parents should note that the online uniform shop will be unavailable from Thursday, 28 November 2025.
The onsite uniform shop will close for the year at 12:30pm on Friday, 5 December 2025. Families are encouraged to plan ahead for any end-of-year uniform needs.
Uniform Shop – 2026 Information
The onsite Uniform Shop will reopen on Monday, 19 January 2026.
- Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8am – 12:30pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday: 11:30am – 4pm
The Uniform Shop will be closed on Monday, 26 January 2026.
Get Behind Our Rosebank Family Businesses
We are proud to celebrate and support our Rosebank Family Businesses, a wonderful way for our community to connect, shop local and back the enterprises run by Rosebank families.
New businesses have just been added to the list! Be sure to take a look and discover the latest offerings from within our community.
Browse the growing list of family-owned businesses or submit your own to be featured.
Tap the link to explore or add your business: https://bit.ly/RBCFamilyBusinesses
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