KRB_CSP_38390397_Senior Handbook_2025 Update_Proof 6pdf

Year 7-12 Handbook 2026

Welcome to KRB’s Senior School

Carrie Scanlan Head of Senior School Kincoppal – Rose Bay

It is such an exciting journey that you are about to start. The Senior School is filled with students who want to learn and educators who want to teach. During your first few days and weeks, you will be meeting other students who will be your life-long friends. You will meet teachers who will make a profound impact on your learning.

The gift of a Sacred Heart education should never be taken for granted. It is not our goal for you to always be the best, but it is important that you always strive to be at your best.

At KRB, we inspire our students to challenge themselves, show strong leadership and to strive for excellence. We want you to leave KRB with skills of confidence, compassion, agency and resilience.

We are committed to facilitating both the personal and academic growth of our students by embedding our bespoke Wellbeing framework, SELF +, across all areas of the Senior School. We combine this with contemporary and individualised teaching practices to best meet the needs of our students.

As students’ progress through the Senior School, across both Day and Boarding, they are supported and encouraged to be their best, and to be ‘seriously begun’...”

Carrie Scanlan Head of Senior School

Student Leadership Committee for 2025/2026

There are seven students who make up our Student Leadership Committee. You will meet them in coming days and they, along with key sta!, will help make you feel very welcome at Kincoppal – Rose Bay.

The Goals of a Sacred Heart Education

1. A Personal and Active Faith in God

We endeavour to provide an environment in which students’ faith is nurtured in trust and freedom. Students are encouraged to reflect on their life experiences in the light of the scriptures, so as to deepen the Christian meaning of their lives.

2. A Deep Respect for Intellectual Values

Zara Sgambellone - Head Girl

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We encourage our students to enjoy learning, find it a meaningful experience and understand that learning includes many experiences beyond the classroom. We hope students will leave us possessing a life-long love of learning. The organisation of our teaching and learning program is designed to encourage each student to learn and achieve to the best of his or her ability.

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3. The Building of Community as a Christian Value

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Parents, sta! and students strive to provide a real experience of community. The Christian values underlying that community are made explicit and students are encouraged to develop the skills required for living as just and responsible citizens in a challenging world.

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4. A Social Awareness Which Impels to Action

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The school values programs which involve students and the wider community. This provides an opportunity for students to understand and appreciate di!erences in race, religion and culture, and encourages them to act against oppression and injustice.

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5. Personal Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise Freedom

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The school encourages each individual to be aware of his or her gifts and limitations and to recognise that everyone can make a unique contribution to his or her peers, society and world.

Your First Day of School

Time and Dates

• On Thursday, 29 January 2026 the first day of school, please arrive at 8.25am. Go to Senior School Reception where the student mentors will greet you and take you to your year level meeting place.

• You will be assigned a locker.

• You will be issued a timetable and a School Diary and your Wellbeing Mentor will show you how to use these.

• You will need to bring recess and lunch. Café 135 will be open if you wish to purchase food or drink. You will need to set up a Flexischools account before the first day of school. See page 18 for instructions on how to set up your account.

• You will NOT need all of your books on the first day. Just bring some writing paper and pens.

• You will NOT need your Sports Uniform on the first day. After you have received your timetable, you will know on which days you will need to bring your Sports Uniform to school.

• All clothing, books, equipment and belongings should be clearly marked with your name.

• Mobile phones may not be used at any time during the school day. They must be switched o! and kept in lockers until classes have finished. See the School Diary for rules regarding mobile phones.

• You should not bring any valuables to school. This includes large sums of money, AirPods, iPods/ MP3 players, etc. Where it is necessary to bring these to school, they should be locked in lockers or given to your Year Coordinator to mind.

School Days

Students are expected to be on campus by 8.15am. This includes boarders coming from the Boarding House.

Recess is from 10.50am to 11.10am. At this time, you should have something to eat and drink. You can bring something from home, or you can buy morning tea at Café 135 – you need to have an account set up in Flexischools prior to starting school – refer to page 18. Boarders’ morning tea is available from the Boarders’ Dining Room. During this time, you might also have to change into/out of your sport uniform.

Lunch is from 1.20pm to 2.00pm. At this time, you might be doing a lot of di!erent activities such as committee meetings, choir or sport, but you should make sure you leave time to eat your lunch.

School concludes at 3.10pm.

Student Reception

All students must arrive and leave the school through Student Reception (not through Senior School Reception). When you are late to school or leave early you must sign in/out at Student Reception.

If you need to leave early or will be arriving late, your parents need to email Student Services at studentservices@krb.nsw.edu.au as well as your Year Coordinator. If students are absent from school, a parent/ guardian must contact our Student Services O cer before 8.25am.

P: 02 9388 6023

E: studentservices@krb.nsw.edu.au

All international and resident students and parents must adhere to the term dates when organising holidays or return travel home from the Boarding School. Early leave during term time will not be granted.

Who To Contact at KRB with Questions or Concerns

Year Coordinator

For parents, the first point of contact is your Year Coordinator. They are responsible for the wellbeing of students in your Year Group. Your Year Coordinator can help if your Wellbeing Mentor is unavailable. They will get to know you individually and keep in contact with your subject teachers.

Wellbeing Mentor

You will be assigned a Wellbeing Mentor at the beginning of the year. This sta! member will soon get to know you. They are knowledgeable about the school and will be able to answer most of your questions. They are responsible for you and will mentor your progress at school. You will meet your Wellbeing Mentor on the first day of school.

Subject Teachers

Your subject teachers are responsible for your learning in their subject, class work, homework, assignments, and classroom management. The subject teachers are supported by their Head of Department.

Head of Department

Each of your subjects has a Head of Department. See this person if you have any questions regarding individual subjects, assessment and reporting.

Year Coordinators 2026

Refer to the Student Diary for Year Coordinator information.

School Leadership 2026

Refer to the Student Diary for the information.

WHO DO I GO TO IF I HAVE A QUERY OR CONCERN?

SUBJECT OR LEARNING ISSUE

WELLBEING OR PASTORAL ISSUE

Class Teacher

Head of Department

Wellbeing Mentor

Year Coordinator

Student Support

Learning Advantage Program

The KRB Learning Advantage Program provides each student in Years 7-12 with an individual notebook computer. This program aims to maximise learning by providing students with ready access to technology for educational purposes both on and o! campus.

The lease cycle for the notebook computer is three years, providing students with fresh up to-date technology including:

•A lightweight full featured notebook computer with all the latest software linked to the KRB curriculum.

•Total coverage for warranty/repairs during term. If significant time for repair is required, a replacement computer will be provided.

•Onsite servicing.

•Information sessions for students are held each year prior to the distribution of the Notebook computers. These sessions cover familiarisation with the Notebook computer, how to care for it and how to use it as a tool to maximise learning.

SELF+ Wellbeing Framework

SELF+ (Social Emotional Learning to Flourish) has been uniquely developed to meet the needs of all KRB students (boys and girls in Barat-Burn, day and boarding students in the Senior School) as they progress through our school from the Early Learning Centre to Year 12; it is informed by the science of positive psychology and is underpinned by an understanding of the five Sacred Heart Goals.

Positive Education is a concept that informs the educational experience of all students at KRB. Positive Education is defined as the combination of traditional educational principles with the study of happiness and science of wellbeing (Seligman, 2011). Applying key tenets of Positive Education, known as PERMA(H) (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment and Health) is crucial to developing the wellbeing of students.

The KRB Student Wellbeing Framework applies these by ensuring each individual develops Social, Emotional, and Learning skills in order to flourish.

KRB’s Student Wellbeing Framework is wellinformed by current research and has a focus on the evidence-based concepts Gratitude, Growth Mindset, Mindfulness, Resilience and the identification of VIA Character Strengths.

Homework Centre

During the week, the school runs a Homework Centre for Years 7 to 12 situated in the Mary Agnes O’Neil Library. Students are able to book sessions with teachers and tutors, who specialise in a range of subjects to support them in their learning and assist with their homework or assignment preparation. There is no charge for Homework Centre support which runs Monday to Thursday from 3.30pm to 6.00pm for day students and continues into the evening until 8.30pm for boarders.

Homework Centre supervision in the Mary Agnes O’Neil Library is also available to Years 5 and 6 students from 3.30pm to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday. Students are supervised by Barat-Burn sta! who are able to support them in the completion of their home learning tasks.

During examination periods such as the Higher School Certificate, the Mary Agnes O’Neil Library is open for students in Years 11 and 12 on Sundays between 10.00am and 5.00pm.

Tutoring

In addition to Homework Centre support, private tutoring for Years 7 to 12 students can take place in the Library Monday to Thursday. Day students can work with tutors until 6.00pm and boarders are able to work with tutors until 8.30pm. Our tutors are approved by the school, based on their subject expertise and tutoring experience. This is a paid service where session times and financial arrangements are negotiated between the parent and tutor.

Peer Tutoring

The Peer Tutoring program aims to support younger students who would benefit from assistance with their schoolwork. It is also seen as an opportunity to increase the contact between senior and junior students and to provide valuable leadership experience. Year 10 Peer Tutors work with Junior School students from a variety of age groups.

Students meet weekly and contact is made regularly with the class teacher who is consulted about the work being done.

Mobile Phones

No earbuds or mobile phones are permitted as you enter the school gates until you leave school in the afternoon. Phones must be locked in your locker.

Tech-Free Thursday

Every Thursday we are Tech-Free from K-10 for all students. This enables a chance to learn in an environment free from devices for the day.

Student Leadership Opportunities

Developing leadership skills is an important part of a Sacred Heart education. For students to contribute meaningfully to society they must first be able to speak and act with confidence and conviction. Kincoppal –Rose Bay School is committed to developing students who can reflect this idea. In education building students’ capacity to lead is an essential skill in their future lives and in the words of Mother Janet Erskine Stuart allows them to come out ‘seriously begun’.

Whilst there are specific roles that will allow students to listen to and advocate for their cohort, at KRB student leadership is not confined to those in leadership positions, as leadership potential is inherent within all learners across all stages, and it is our responsibility to nurture and develop this. Opportunities for leadership may take place in the classroom, on the sporting field, within the larger school community and environment or even as a mentor to other students.

Through developing an understanding of ‘leadership’ students will develop; the ability to define their own identities, the art of building positive relationships, collaborative and communication skills, problem solving skills, time management and organisational skills, and the ability to be active citizens who value their community.

Our focus on nurturing student leadership is in direct response to our Sacred Heart Mission. Studies show that through developing more authentic student voice and agency through leadership, there are continued improvements to student health, wellbeing and success in achieving their learning outcomes.

Through developing this strong and authentic voice we will then be able to intrinsically develop a student’s sense of agency, where they feel they have the power to direct and take responsibility for their learning. Through this, we will see greater development of self regulating learners who are independent, initiative driven and have a social awareness that impels to action.

Therefore, we develop leaders who:

• use the wisdom of the Sacred Heart to discern and make wise decisions based on the integrity and values of the community.

• are active citizens who take initiative to serve the community and be positive change makers within it.

• are authentic to self, empowering others to foster their strengths and abilities through collaboration and communication.

Year

12 Leadership positions include:

• Head Girl

• Head Boarder

• Prefect (five leadership postions)

• Heads of House (Day School)

– Arakoola (two leadership positions o!ered)

– Kungala (two leadership positions o!ered)

– Murramai (two leadership positions o!ered)

– Tangara (two leadership positions o!ered)

• Head of House (Boarding School)

– Barat

– Duchesne

– Stuart

• Head of Boarding SRC

• Boarding Liturgy Leader

Years 8–11 Leadership positions include:

• Student Representative Council (two per year group)

• Liturgy Leaders (two per year group)

• Social Justice Representative (two per year group)

• Environment Representative (two per year group)

• Wellness Leaders (two per year group)

• Student Mentors

Student Committees

All students are encouraged to join a committee at the start of each year and remain a member. Committee meetings are held on every Wednesday Week B at lunch time. You can choose from the following committees:

• Academic

• Art

• Drama

• Environment

• Global / Cultural Diversity

• Liturgy

• STEM

• Wellness

Kincoppal - Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart

Sport

Kincoppal – Rose Bay School belongs to the Independent Girls’ Schools Sports Association (IGSA). This is a sporting competition among 27 independent girls’ schools in NSW.

Senior School students compete in team and individual sports at school level and can be selected through IGSA for State and National representative teams and higher competitions. Most competitions are held on Saturday mornings at member schools.

It is school policy that all students are required to participate in at least one sport per term.

We o!er all students the opportunity to choose a di!erent sport each season and all sport choices will be done electronically through the online registration.

Terms 1 and 4 sports and Terms 2 and 3 sports will remain the same for the duration of the year.

Students will be unable to change their sports selection between Terms 2 and 3 or Terms 1 and 4.

Kincoppal – Rose Bay School holds interhouse competitions in swimming, athletics and cross country. The House Captains also organise regular interhouse activities.

There are weekly after school classes in swimming, fitness, gymnastics, tennis and dance.

See the Aspire Sports page for all sports on offer over the year.

House System

All students at Kincoppal – Rose Bay are allocated a House for the duration of their time at the School.

There are the four Houses.

Arakoola = To win (green/frog)

Kungala = Something to shout about (yellow/tiger)

Murramai = Good luck (red/rabbit)

Tangara = To go (blue/beetle).

Students represent their House in various school events such as the Swimming, Athletics and Cross-Country Carnivals. If a new student to the school has an already established family connection to a certain House, that student will be placed in the same House.

IGNITE Co-curricular

KRB values the growth that occurs through student engagement in activities that challenge, inspire and develop capacity beyond the classroom curriculum.

The IGNITE Co-curricular program o!ers activities to students that focus on the following areas:

• Community and Active Service

• Global and Future Competencies

• Sport and Movement

• Creative and Performing Arts

• Intellectual Pursuits and Challenges

We encourage all students to engage in a continuum of co-curricular learning. Participation in the IGNITE program is recognised on the students’ reports each semester.

Through the IGNITE Program, students will develop a range of skills aimed at the growth and development of confident and independent learners.

Information about Co-curricular Activities is available on ASPIRE.

National and International Opportunities for Students

One of the many benefits of being part of a global Sacred Heart Network of schools is the ability to o!er exchange programs to students. These exchanges present an ideal opportunity for students to grow in confidence and independence as well as gain invaluable global understanding.

1. ANZNET Exchange

The four Sacred Heart Schools that make up the Australasian Province are Kincoppal - Rose Bay School, Sacré Coeur Melbourne, Stuartholme Brisbane and Baradene College Auckland, New Zealand. Throughout the year students have the opportunity to visit these Sacred Heart Schools to experience a new school situation as well as enjoy time with a host family and community. Students in Years 8–10 are encouraged to participate in this program.

2. The Global Exchange

Exchange opportunities are also available for senior students with our network of schools around the world. Students have participated in exchanges with schools in France, Japan, Taiwan, Canada and the United States – in New York, Connecticut and Boston. Students from our sister schools spend time with us for about three weeks in June/July and our students go overseas during the Christmas/New Year holidays and other negotiated times. Priority is given to students in Years 10 and 11 for this program.

3. Overseas Tours

There are opportunities for students to participate in cultural, social justice, sporting, and curriculumbased tours.

Daily Life At KRB

Health Care Centre

The Health Care Centre (HCC) is located in the main school building adjacent to Student Services.

The clinic for Senior School students and sta! is open from 7.30am - 7.30pm (After 3.30pm in boarding). In an attempt to minimise class absences, students are encouraged, unless urgent, to limit their visits to recess or lunch time or before or after school. When students are unwell, the HCC has various over the counter medications available to the students. These will not be administered to any student without consent via the Student Health Care Form.

Senior School students must present to the School Nurse for assessment before they are given permission to go home when unwell. The Director of Students and Student Services O cer will then be notified, and parents will be contacted to arrange transport home. Students may not catch public transport home when sick and students must not contact their parents directly to collect them.

Personal Belongings

1. In the interest of health and safety, students in the Senior School are not allowed to carry all books and personal belongings with them throughout the day. Senior School Students should use the lockers provided to store school bags and belongings. The use of a school shoulder bag, obtainable from the School Shop, is encouraged for carrying books and equipment between classes. Other bags are not permitted.

2. Where it is necessary to bring valuable items to school, these should be stored in Senior School student lockers throughout the day or given to a teacher to mind.

Lockers

Each student will be issued a locker. You may only go to your locker before school, at the beginning and end of recess, at the beginning and end of lunch and after school.

Do not bring large amounts of money or valuables to school. If you must have something valuable at school, ask your Year Coordinator to look after it for you until the end of the school day.

School Dress Code

The school uniform is worn with pride and it is expected that students will comply fully with the School Dress Code.

Years 7–10

Summer Winter

Summer school dress

– length is to cover the kneecap

White ankle socks

Flat black leather lace up shoes – polished

School blazer for formal occasions

School jumper when needed

School hat (must be worn to and from school, recess and lunch)

White ribbons in hair

School backpack

Winter School Tunic – length is to cover the kneecap

Long sleeved uniform blouse

Black tights

Flat black leather lace up shoes – polished

School jumper when needed

School blazer –compulsory for Terms 2 and 3 and for all formal occasions

School hat (must be worn to and from school, recess and lunch)

White ribbons in hair

School backpack

Plain navy scarf

Years 11–12

Summer Winter

Senior School blouse

Senior School skirt – length is to touch the kneecap

Senior School blouse

Senior School skirt – length is to touch the kneecap

White ankle socks Black tights

Flat black leather lace up shoes – polished

Flat black leather lace up shoes – polished

School blazer for formal occasions Cardigan/vest when needed

School cardigan/vest when needed and for all formal school occasions

School hat (must be worn to and from school, recess and lunch)

Year 11 white ribbon in hair

Year 12 red ribbon in hair

School backpack

Sport

School blazer –compulsory for Terms 2 and 3 and for all formal occasions

School hat (must be worn to and from school, recess and lunch)

Year 11 white ribbon in hair

Year 12 red ribbon in hair

School backpack

Year 11 and 12 senior scarf

Summer Winter

KRB Blue PE top

School PE skirt or shorts

Complete school tracksuit

White sport socks

White sport socks Suitable running shoes

Suitable running shoes

School sports cap

School sports cap

Dress Code Expectations

Students are ambassadors for Kincoppal – Rose Bay and should keep the following in mind:

Only o cial school items of uniform are to be worn.

• The School uniform should always be neat and clean.

• Skirts and dresses should be worn to cover the kneecap.

• No gra ti is to appear on any item of the school uniform, including the school bag.

• The school hat is to be worn to and from school and for all outdoor activities including recess and lunch.

• Students are to wear blazers to and from school in Terms 2 and 3

• Cardigan and vests to be worn when needed. If travelling to and from school, the school blazer must be also worn.

• Hair must be appropriate for a school student and well groomed – no extreme styles, and long hair must be tied back with a white ribbon/scrunchie/headband.

Years 7-11 students wear a white ribbon; Year 12 students wear a red ribbon.

• Make up is not permitted.

The following jewellery is permitted:

• One watch, and in the case of pierced ears, one pair of plain silver/gold studs may be worn in the ear lobes.

• Body surface jewellery such as tongue, nose or facial studs is not permitted, and will be confiscated if worn at school.

• Tattoos are not permitted.

• Clear nail polish only is permitted.

• Sports jerseys or Sports jacket are not to be worn with the regular school uniform.

Uniform Shop Information 2026

General:

Uniform information can be accessed on Aspire including order forms. Note that an order within an email is also acceptable (no order form) as long as the requirements are clearly stated i.e. student’s name, year and class, item description, size and quantity.

Appointments only are reserved for families new to KRB. If siblings currently attend KRB, please arrange uniform purchase in Term 4.

Please Note: There is very high demand for pre Term 1 uniform assistance, so please consider finalising your needs in Term 4, if at all possible. If choice of size is a concern for purchase in Term 4, please note that items can be exchanged later, as long as original labels remain intact. The Uniform Shop is open Tuesday and Thursday throughout Term 4, as it is each term of the year.

Monday 19 January 9.00am - 3.30pm

Tuesday 20 January 9.00am - 3.30pm

Wednesday 21 January 9.00am - 3.30pm

Open to all - No Appointments (new and current families)

Thursday 23 January 9.00am - 3.30pm

Friday 24 January 9.00am - 3.30pm

Monday 27 January Closed Australia Day P/H

Tuesday 28 January 9.00am - 3.30pm

Wednesday 29 January 8.00am - 3.45pm

Thursday 30 January 8.00am - 3.45pm

Uniform Shop - Term Hours

From Thursday 29 January (first day of Term 1) the Uniform Shop is open each Tuesday and Thursday of term, from 8.00am - 3.45pm.

The Uniform Shop also opens the day prior to the start of Term.

Appointments

Appointments can be made by calling Natalie Tonga, the Uniform Shop Manager, on 02 9388 6046 or emailing an appointment request to: krbshop@krb.nsw.edu.au

Appointments are in 30 minute blocks, with two students booked each block.

As a matter of courtesy, please advise Natalie of any need to change an appointment, as early as possible.

Orders by Email

You are also very welcome to order uniform items by emailing your requirements to the Unform Shop. This is an e cient way to purchase if you know the items and sizes you need. A payment link can be sent to you.

Once payment is made, the goods will be ready for pick up. This purchase method is available throughout term time, the entire year.

Returns and Exchanges

Items unworn and with original tags in place can be exchanged for size or refunded where appropriate.

Café 135 (School Canteen)

Café 135 uses Flexischools to o!er a convenient and easy-to-use service. You can order from the Café through the Flexischools app or purchase at the Café directly with your key tag linked to your account.

To open your Flexischools account:

1 Download the Flexischools app from the Apple App Store. It is also available on Google Play.

2 Register by opening the Flexischools App and click ‘Register’. Submit your email address to create an account. Go to your inbox and open the registration email from Flexischools. Click on the link and follow the registration process.

3 Log in to your Flexischools account and enter your child’s details. Once your account is set up, log into the Flexischools App. Select the ‘Profile’ icon on the navigation bar. Under ‘Students’, click ‘Add new’. Enter your child’s name, school, year level and class. Click ‘submit’.

4 When you have your child’s Flexischools key tag (available from student reception) enter the key tag number located under the barcode into the ‘Key Tag Number’ field in their student profile.

Aspire

Our communication and learning management system, is designed to provide secure access to parents and students to stay up to date with the latest educational news and events at the school. Our IT Department will email you and your parents login details. You can visit and bookmark the following page on your computer for easy access: aspire.krb.nsw.edu.au

Box of Books

Digital and hard copy textbooks can be purchased from Box of Books. From the Aspire Parent Dashboard, parents can click on the “Box of Books” tile to access instructions about how to set up an account and order. Parents can also navigate directly to Box of Books via shop boxo ooks.com.au. To access their support service, parents can direct an email to hello@boxo ooks.io.

Stationery

Students are advised not to purchase stationery items prior to commencing at Kincoppal – Rose Bay. Your teachers will inform you of the items of stationery you require for each individual course. You may, however, bring with you a packet of loose-leaf writing paper, a simple two-ring binder and pens/pencils.

Helpful Reminders

• Always be punctual. Aim to arrive at school before 8.15am as this will enable you to organise yourself for the day.

• Your locker provides a personal space for you to keep your belongings safe. Keep your locker locked at all times. Make sure your Year Coordinator or your Wellbeing Mentor has a spare key/copy of your locker code.

• Full school uniform, including hat, is always to be worn to and from school. Your blazer is required in Terms 2 and 3. You must always wear your hat at recess and lunch time. Nail polish, make-up and jewellery are not permitted. See the Student Diary for further details.

• Students are not permitted to wear their sports uniform to or from school. Students are permitted to wear sports uniforms home only if they have after-school training that finishes after 5.00pm; however, they must wear the o cial uniform with polo top and skirt or shorts, or a full track suit in cold weather. You must change out of your PE uniform at the first break after your PE lesson on days where a practical lesson is held.

• Complete your homework each night. If you don’t have homework, revise your notes. Allowing homework and assignments to build up will cause stress later on.

• Keep your school backpack as light as possible – use online books when possible. You will not be permitted to use your backpack during the day. Your school backpack must be stored securely near your locker. You can use a school shoulder bag, obtainable from the School Shop, for carrying your books to classes. All other bags are not permitted.

• Students enter and leave the school through Student Reception, not the main entrance to the School.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get involved in committees?

Committees are held on Wednesday Week B for anyone in Years 7–12 to join. You can swap between committees each week and you can find their location in the Student Notices.

How do I join a KRB sports team?

You need to fill in a sports contract on Aspire. Trials for teams are usually in the middle of the term before this sport starts, and you need to have handed in your contract before then. Notification about these trials is in the Student Notices.

If I don’t want to play a Saturday sport, are there any other sports activities I can do?

There are sports such as yoga and fitness which you can participate in instead of or as well as ‘Saturday Sport’. You can enrol in these by filling in the relevant form on Aspire.

What happens if I get lost and can’t find my class, or my class isn’t in the room it says on my timetable?

Go to Student Reception so your timetable can be checked for room changes. If you’re still not sure, check the Library. If you can’t find Student Reception, ask a teacher or another student to point you in the right direction.

Can I wear my sports uniform to and from school?

No, you’re not allowed to wear your sports uniform to and from school (unless you are wearing it from home to an early morning sports training, after which you have to get changed back into your normal dress/tunic). If you have PE during the day, you need to get changed into your uniform before school or at recess/lunch, and back into your normal uniform straight after, or during lunch/after school.

Can I walk in and out of the School through the Senior School Reception?

No. Students must only leave and enter through Student Reception.

What leadership opportunities are there for students?

Each and every student at Kincoppal – Rose Bay is given the opportunity to build their capacity for leadership throughout the year in a variety of events. When it comes to specific positions, students in Years 8-11 can

apply to be members of the SRC, Social Justice Reps, Liturgy Reps, Environment Reps, Global Reps or Wellness leaders. These positions are nominated by students with a written application and then decided.

In Year 10, students can apply to be Peer Support leaders or Peer Tutors. The application for this process begins at the end of Year 9. Alongside this, students can nominate themselves to be ‘Student Mentors’ for new students, which will involve induction and consistent engagement with new students making them feel welcome.

Furthermore, students are given the opportunity in Year 7 to act as ‘big sisters’ to the year transitioning up from Year 6, building relationships across campus.

In Term 3, Year 11 students are inducted as student leaders of the School. Formal leadership positions such as Head Girl, Head Boarder and Prefects are elected by sta! and students earlier in the year.

When is the Uniform Shop open?

During specific times during the school holidays, or on Tuesdays and Thursdays during term time. Boarders can charge purchases to their school accounts, while day girls must pay in cash or by credit card over the phone and via email with payment link (have your parents/carers call or have their details with you).

What happens if I’m sick during the day and need to go home?

You’re not allowed to call your parents and ask them to pick you up, as it’s a safety issue for the school.

Instead, you need to see the School Nurse (in the Health Care Centre), Student Reception or your Year Coordinator and ask them to call your parent or guardian. Then you need to sign out at Student Reception.

Can I wear my jumper to and from school (Years 7-10)?

During summer, you can’t wear just your jumper to and from school with your dress. If you want to, you need to wear your jumper and your blazer. When you’re at school, it’s fine to just wear your jumper. In winter, you will have to wear your blazer to school every day.

Do I need my blazer for assembly?

For general assemblies in Term 1 and Term 4, you don’t need your blazer, but you will need to wear it Term 2 and Term 3 as it’s part of the winter uniform. You will always need your blazer for formal occasions, such as Vale, Speech and Awards, and whole school masses.

What happens if I lose my school hat?

You need to see your Year Coordinator and explain to them how you lost it and ask for a blue card. You then have a few days to look for it, after which you’ll need to buy a new one.

What do I do if I’m late to school or need to leave early?

If you are late you need to sign in at Student Reception before going to Wellbeing/Class as your teacher has probably already marked you absent. If you need to leave early, your parents need to email Student Services and your Year Coordinator (studentservices@krb.nsw.edu.au).

How do I get a Transport Pass or Concession Card?

For a Transport Pass follow these steps:

Step 1: Complete the application at transportnsw.info/ school-students

Step 2: Print, sign and date the completed application, then submit it to Student Reception for endorsement.

Step 3: The School then sends the endorsed application to Transport for NSW. Once approved, the school Opal card will be sent to the address provided on the application.

Boarders are not eligible for a transport pass. You can also get a concession card (all students) from Student Reception.

Do I wear a white or red ribbon?

White ribbons are worn in Years 7–11, and red ribbons for Year 12 students.

Where do I eat lunch/recess when there’s wet weather?

Two bells will be rung if it’s wet weather. There are wet weather rooms allocated to various year groups, which can be found on your year group notice board.

Where can I go on exchange? Who do I contact?

Exchange is a great opportunity and is open to students in Years 8 and 9 (domestic – Brisbane, Melbourne or Auckland) and Year 10+ (international).

Contact Mr Kerstens (Exchange Coordinator) by email at kerstensm@krb.nsw.edu.au for more information.

You may need to commit to hosting a student from another Sacred Heart School before or after your exchange. If you’re a boarder, there are other solutions to this – such as a day student hosting your billet.

What do I do if my laptop breaks or isn’t working?

You need to see IT at recess or lunch, located behind student reception.

If I’m a day student, am I allowed to eat food from the Boarder’s Dining Room?

No, only boarders are allowed to get their lunch from here. However, if you want to buy lunch from school you can do so at Café 135.

How do I order my lunch?

KRB’s Café 135 uses Flexischools. All food orders can be placed through the flexischools app.

How do I set up a Flexischools account?

It’s quick and easy!

1. Download the Flexischools app from the Apple App Store. It is also available on Google Play.

2. Register - open the Flexischools App and click ‘Register’. Submit your email address to create an account. Go to your inbox and open the registration email from Flexischools. Click on the link and follow the registration process.

3. Log in to your Flexischools account and enter your child’s details. Once your account is set up, log into the Flexischools App. Select the ‘Profile’ icon on the navigation bar. Under ‘Students’, click ‘Add new’. Enter your child’s name, school, year level and class. Click ‘submit’.

4. When you have your child’s Flexischools key tag (available from student reception) enter the key tag number located under the barcode into the ‘Key Tag Number’ field in their student profile.