School starts each morning at 9:00 am, students attend roll call in period 1. All classes finish at 3.20 pm except on Tuesdays, when staff and professional development meetings are held.
An integrated sports program operates at Rose Bay Secondary College with each year group attending sport during periods 5 & 6 on a different day.
Year 7 – Wednesday
Year 8 – Friday
Year 9 – Monday
Year 10 – Thursday
If a student is absent from school their parent/carer are asked to notify the school via School Bytes, by phone, 9301 0300 to record the absence before 10.00am. All phone calls will need to be followed up with an email to the Administration Office when the student returns to school. If a student is marked absent a SMS will be sent to the parent/carer to notify them of the absence.
Extended Leave – Travel
If your child is away for more than 3 school days you will need to complete the application for extended leave on School Bytes. Relevant travel documentation will need to be supplied along with supporting evidence for the purpose of the trip.
Exception forms are required for absences for elite sport events, elite arts program, employment, or employment in the entertainment industry. See the DET's policy on school attendance.
Absence from School
If a student is absent from school their parent/carer are asked to notify the school via School Bytes or by phone, 9301 0300 to record the absence, before 10:00am. All phone calls will need to be followed up with an email to the Adminstration office. If a student is marked absent a SMS will be sent to the parent/carer to notify them of the absence.
Arriving late for school
If a student is absent from school their parent/carer are asked to notify the school via School Bytes or by phone, 9301 0300 to record the absence, before 10:00am. Students can also bring a note from their parents or caregiver explaining the lateness. And follow the Late arrival process below.
Late Arrivals (after 9.10am)
Students who arrive to school after 9.10am MUST report to the student counter located in the front office to sign into school. You will be issued with a pass to present to your teacher.
Truancy from class
While enrolled at Rose Bay Secondary College, all students must attend all timetabled lessons. Truancy and lateness to class is educationally disruptive to individuals and the whole class. If a student is marked absent without a valid reason the class teacher and faculty Head teacher will implement disciplinary action which could involve detention, after-school detention, period monitoring, placement on a discipline level and referral to the Deputy Principal if appropriate.
Leaving the School Grounds
No student is to leave the school grounds without permission. Students needing to leave early must bring a note signed by a parent/carer and taken to the Administration Office before school. Parents can also email the school, however, if the student needs to leave outside of Break 1 or 2 a note is preferred so they can be dismissed during class time. The student will be issued with a leave pass from the Administration Office on signing out of the school.
All communication on leave must be directed to the school office by the parent/carer not through texts or calls to their child.
The student must not leave the school before obtaining the pass or he/she may be stopped by the police and returned to the school.
Sport Early Leave
Sport is an important part of the school curriculum. Parents and students are encouraged NOT to make appointments during sport time. However, if this cannot be avoided the early leave pass is to be presented to the Deputy Principal before school or at recess on sport day.
Sickness or Injury
If the student is sick or is injured, a teacher should be notified and, if necessary, the student will be taken to the main office to be attended to. If it is serious the parent/carer will be notified.