Rosebank College is a Good Samaritan Catholic co-educational College for students in Years 7 to 12. An independent school, Rosebank College was founded in 1867 by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan within the Benedictine tradition.
Facilities: Central to Rosebank College’s development has been the upgrading of facilities to continue to meet the learning needs of its students.
A building redevelopment program has been undertaken, which will include the construction of a new Creative Arts & Performing Centre, Learning Resource Centre and Senior Study Area, Hospitality facilities and a new Administration Centre. The College has established a one-to-one e-learning culture, with Year 7-11 students issued with customised, personal laptops. This is supported with an e-learning curriculum framework and online learning management system, REAL. All students currently have access to computer centres, a Design and Technology Centre with wood and metal workshops, multi-purpose hall, tennis and basketball courts, drama studio, food technology room, textiles room, visual arts rooms, music centre, careers centre and the chapel.
Electives Years 7 to 10: Accelerated learning opportunities are available for students studying the Italian language. Students benefit from accelerated completion of the School Certificate and HSC language course, early access to studying Italian at a university level, international cultural exchange opportunities and senior student mentors. Students also have access to EnrichED, the College’s Gifted and Talented program. It consists of the InnovatED and InspirED modules designed to challenge, motivate and engage learners.
The integrated learning program, named ConnectED, is conducted for Year 7 students. The program integrates Geography, History and English.
Year 7 subjects: ConnectED, Religious Studies, Mathematics, Science, Languages (Italian & French), Technology (Mandatory), PDHPE, Music, Visual Arts, Drama.
Year 8 subjects: Religious Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, Languages (Italian or French), Technology (Mandatory), PDHPE, Geography, History, Music, Visual Arts.
Year 9 and 10 Electives: Commerce, Design & Technology, Drama, Food Technology, French, Italian, Music, Photographic & Digital Media, Textiles Technology, Visual Arts and Hospitality.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Senior students have the option of attaining an ATAR, completing a VET program at school or at TAFE, completing a school-based apprenticeship or any combination of these options. English and Studies of Religion 1 or 2 are mandatory. A dedicated study tutor works with students to help them develop good study habits, organisational and learning skills.
Electives include: Ancient History, Biology, Business Services (VET), Business Studies, Ceramics, Chemistry, Community & Family Studies, Computing Applications, Design & Technology, Drama, Economics, English (Standard, Advanced, Extension 1 and 2), Exploring Early Childhood, French Beginners, Fundamentals of English (Year 11 only), Geography, History Extension, Hospitality (VET), Information Processes & Technology, Information Technology (VET), Italian Beginners, Legal Studies, Mathematics (General, Extension 1 and 2), Modern History, Music 1, Music 2 and Music Extension, PDHPE, Physics, Senior Science, Software Design & Development, Sport Lifestyle & Recreation, Textiles, Visual Arts and Work Studies.
Co-curricular program: The College’s co-curricular program offers sporting and cultural options which include participation at a representative and/or recreational level. Each of these activities are conducted by professional trainers, coaches or managers to ensure a high level of skill development as well as an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Representative sport options for boys include: cricket, basketball, soccer, rugby league, cross-country, rugby union, oztag, touch football, volleyball, tennis, chess, athletics, swimming and baseball.
Recreational sport options include: Fitness First, Pilates, rowing, self-defence/boxercise, Walking Sydney, yoga, cheerleading, Fitcamp, Futsal and Hip Hop.
Cultural opportunities include art, chess, college band, choir, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, RBC TV, jazz band, Musical, public speaking, science club, street art, Theatre Sports, Tournament of Minds and woodwind band.
Welfare and personal development: Rosebank College is committed to nurturing the growth of each individual student. This is facilitated by the Pastoral Care Coordinator, Year Coordinators, Home Room teachers and supported by the College Counsellors. Student leadership and self discipline are fostered through leadership opportunities and peer mentoring. This is achieved through the appointment of House and Service group leaders, the Peer Support program, Student Representative Councils and student forums. Students attend Pastoral Care sessions fortnightly which explore a multitude of issues facing teens in today’s ever changing world, while promoting and encouraging responsibility, resilience and the wellbeing of the individual.