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CONTENTS 7
Introduction from the Principal
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A Sacred Heart School
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Global Connections
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History of Kincoppal – Rose Bay
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Our Vision & Values
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Early Learning Centre
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Junior School
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Senior School
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Student Leadership
25 Community 26
Co-curricular & Accomplishments
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Our Facilities
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Future Developments
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Supporting Students & Families
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FROM THE PRINCIPAL I warmly welcome you to Kincoppal – Rose Bay, School of the Sacred Heart. A school that educates boys and girls from 3 years of age to the end of Year 6. From Year 7 to Year 12, we educate young women, offering day and boarding places. Our school setting, on the beautiful harbour at Rose Bay, creates a sense of serenity as a backdrop to learning. From our youngest students in the Early Learning Centre who experience the joy of nature on our unique campus, in their ‘Wildtime and Beachtime’, to our Boarders who can relax and unwind in their home away from home. As you walk the corridors, you are greeted by the sound of laughter, the thirst for greater knowledge and inquiry, and the obvious desire to do more, and be more. Our Chapel which is situated in the heart of the main building, and our Sacred Heart Goals which inform our practice, reminds us of our rich history while we embrace a contemporary learning environment. We belong to an International Sacred Heart network comprising 150 schools across 44 different countries. This unique network provides our students with the opportunities to take up exchanges as they learn how to live in different cultures. Moreover, our young people learn how to become globally minded citizens who are ready to embrace diversity and accept change. Our students have a deep sense of pride about belonging to this dynamic community and embrace all its traditions and initiatives. Such a sense of belonging in conjunction with our outstanding academic care has enabled our students to perform consistently well in their HSC results. It is only one measure of why KRB is such a special place to learn, and to be. Our alumnae continue to foster a deep connection with our community which highlights the significance of their journey. When our young men graduate from our Junior School and embark on their next stage of learning, they too remain connected to the community. They reflect upon how KRB has helped shape who they are in their formative years. Our Sacred Heart Educators focus on each individual and this philosophy helps foster in each student their strengths, their gifts and their desire to be the best version of themselves. We welcome the opportunity to forge authentic working partnerships with parents as we watch their children grow, develop and shine. I look forward to embarking on this rich and rewarding experience with you. Maureen Ryan Principal
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A SACRED HEART SCHOOL The Society of the Sacred Heart is a Catholic teaching order, founded in France by Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800. She was born in Joigny, France in 1779. In 1800, at the age of 21, Madeleine Sophie gave her vows with four other nuns of the Sacred Heart, with the goal of educating young women. Two years later she was made Superior, making her the leader of the Society after founding a school in Amiens, France. The Society of the Sacred Heart spread through France and received formal approval by Pope Leo XII in 1826. Madeleine Sophie opened over 100 houses and schools in twelve countries. Her vision and teachings remain a fundamental part of Sacred Heart education. In 1882 five sisters of the Society of the Sacred Heart arrived in Sydney following the request of Archbishop Vaughan of Sydney to establish a school in his Diocese. By July of that year they opened a boarding school on the current site at Rose Bay. Kincoppal was established as a day school at Elizabeth Bay in 1909. Until the 1960s, the majority of staff members were religious. The first lay Principal, Chris Faisandier AM, was appointed in 1991 followed by Hilary Johnston-Croke in 2005 and our current Principal Maureen Ryan from 2018.
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Schools of this global network are connected by a strong sense of community and the educational philosophy that stems from the vision of Madeleine Sophie, as articulated in the five goals of Sacred Heart education: • A Personal and Active Faith in God – Students are encouraged to reflect on their life experiences in the light of scriptures, to deepen the meaning of their lives. • A Deep Respect for Intellectual Values – We impart a love of learning. Students understand that learning involves many experiences beyond the classroom and that it is a life-long privilege. • The Building of Community as a Christian Value – We strive to provide a strong sense of community underpinned by Christian values and we encourage students to live as responsible citizens. • A Social Awareness which Impels to Action – We help students understand and appreciate differences in race, religion and culture, and we encourage them to act against oppression and injustice. • Personal Growth in an Atmosphere of Wise Freedom – We encourage students to be aware of their strengths and limitations and to recognise how they can make a difference.
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GLOBAL CONNECTIONS GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
At Kincoppal – Rose Bay, we provide the opportunity for students to go on exchange and, throughout the year, a number of students from Years 7 – 11 participate in the international exchange program. The exchange program enables Kincoppal – Rose Bay students to develop acceptance, maturity and independence and encourages them to gain an international perspective by visiting other Sacred Heart schools around the world. Exchanges present an ideal opportunity for our students to increase their knowledge and understanding of the Sacred Heart goals and assist in building community among Sacred Heart schools worldwide. The program is further enhanced by inviting international students, who are hosted by Kincoppal – Rose Bay families, to attend Kincoppal – Rose Bay and experience the Sacred Heart traditions in Sydney. Kincoppal – Rose Bay students have access to the network of Sacred Heart schools in countries including the United Kingdom, USA, France, Mexico, Japan, Austria, Italy, Spain, Canada and sister school in China.
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HISTORY OF KINCOPPAL–ROSE BAY Kincoppal – Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart (KRB) is one of Australia’s leading Catholic independent schools that is part of the international network of Sacred Heart schools. It is one of a network of schools across 44 countries that were founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic religious order. The foundress of the Society, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, had a vision to educate the heart and mind of every child, a vision which is carried forward today in the goals of a Sacred Heart education. Each year the school focuses on one of the five goals of the Sacred Heart. In 2018 that goal is ‘A Social Awareness which Impels to Action’. Kincoppal and Rose Bay Convent were initially separate schools. The two schools were amalgamated to become Kincoppal – Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart in 1971. The original building was a private home called Claremont, built in 1851 and first leased by the School. It was later purchased by the Society of the Sacred Heart, and is still part of our School today. The School’s first permanent building was completed in 1888. The Chapel, designed by architect John Horbury Hunt, was completed in 1900. Since then, more buildings have been added to meet the changing educational needs of our growing school community. Our primary school was located in the main school building until 1951, when an adjoining property was purchased and replaced with the present Junior School in 1966.
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OUR VISION & VALUES At Kincoppal – Rose Bay our vision is to provide a world-class Sacred Heart education for our students in our iconic location.
“COR UNUM” ONE HEART, ONE MIND The inspiration and focus of the School is embodied in our School’s motto meaning ‘one heart, one mind’. At Kincoppal – Rose Bay we strive for a ‘positive education’ of the whole student – educating both the Heart and the Mind as the School’s motto ‘Cor Unum’ suggests. We encourage our students to pursue their personal strengths, passions and talents; become independent and resilient, lifelong learners; develop empathy with others; and feel secure in their world with the belief that they have the capacity to transform it. We celebrate the richness of a school community that is global in nature. Our academic and co-curricular programs promote global awareness and social responsibility, with students encouraged to become alert to the world beyond their own lives and to act where the need exists. Kincoppal – Rose Bay is a School with a strong community spirit and an even stronger heart that remains committed to developing young women and men of integrity and compassion, who are equipped with a life-long love of learning.
POSITIVE EDUCATION
SOCIAL JUSTICE
At Kincoppal – Rose Bay, we focus on meeting each student’s academic, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
Our Social Justice Program is central to the School and provides all students with age appropriate opportunities to assist those in need, and to engage with contemporary issues that affect others.
❤ Wellbeing and happiness at school and in their everyday lives ❤ A feeling of connectedness to the School and the broader community ❤ An appreciation of their strengths and potential to acquire new strengths
Students participate in a number of initiatives including: Bowraville Indigenous Camp, City Immersion, The Philanthropy Program and Antipodeans Abroad.
❤ The confidence to strive for whatever they set their minds to.
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EARLY LEARNING CENTRE Sophie’s Cottage and the Joigny Centre make up our Early Learning Centre for three and four year olds.
SOPHIE’S COTTAGE Sophie’s Cottage for three and four year old boys and girls is home for the youngest members of our school community. Named after Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, the Cottage operates as a long day care centre, 48 weeks of the year.
THE JOIGNY CENTRE At this Centre, located at the bottom of Barat – Burn Drive, our four-year-old boys and girls and their teachers are engaged in a unique educational journey. The Joigny Centre (Joigny is the birthplace of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat) contains places for learning and discovery, investigations and projects, all designed to engage eager explorers and thinkers. A combination of philosophies from the Sacred Heart tradition, Reggio Emilia and the Forest School bring the passions of highly trained educators and the uniqueness of each child together.
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JUNIOR SCHOOL
Barat-Burn is the home of our co-educational Junior School, providing girls and boys from Kindergarten to Year 6 with a warm and nurturing environment where they can further explore their interests and talents. In sharing one campus, Junior School students have ready access to Senior School facilities – science laboratories, music technology suites and sports facilities – and Senior School teachers in Languages, Science, PDHPE, Music and Mathematics. The strong relationship between Junior School and Senior School ensures our Junior School students benefit from our dedicated facilities and the extensive knowledge of our specialist teachers. We embrace the importance of co-education at Junior School level. Both boys and girls have an opportunity to grow and develop through their co-educational experience. Junior School Community Learning Spaces are designed for students to solve problems with their peers and develop critical thinking, creativity, abstract reasoning and self-esteem. Through hands-on learning, teachers encourage students to ask questions, to create and to work and interact well with others. Kincoppal – Rose Bay provides students and teachers with a rich and supportive ICT environment. New technology is continually integrated with our teaching and learning. 16 | KINCOPPAL KINCOPPA L –– ROSE ROSE BAY BAY SCHOOL SCHOOL OF OF THE THE SACRED SACRED HEART HEART
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SENIOR SCHOOL
TOP INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN NSW
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Senior School provides a rigorous and diverse range of intellectual challenges and learning opportunities. Students are assisted to identify their talents and gifts and explore areas of special interests while maintaining a solid foundation across all disciplines. Whatever their needs; acceleration, enrichment or learning support, students are encouraged to find real meaning in the classroom and beyond. Students learn to take risks, express themselves with confidence and formulate sound, independent judgments in small classes and within a supportive community. The use of technology is integrated within all learning programs. The Academic Care Program is delivered through structured activities aimed to develop resilience, confidence and independence. Camps and other external activities complement the co-curricular program. The range of experiences offered ensures that each student is extended intellectually, emotionally, spiritually and physically.
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BOARDING Boarding students have a strong presence in every aspect of school life and achieve strongly in all areas of their learning. A large percentage of boarders receive Year Scholar Awards and are the top achieving students in the Higher School Certificate. Boarders hold many leadership positions in the School and are actively engaged in all co-curricular activities, sports and leadership. Boarding is an integral part of Kincoppal – Rose Bay. Our boarding school of 150 senior school students is made up of country, city, indigenous and international students. They all contribute to the rich culture and diversity of the School.
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ACTIVITIES The boarding house has a structured and supervised activity program so that each weekend there is at least one outing that provides those students staying in with an opportunity to enjoy and explore Sydney. Dances and social activities with other schools are also integral to life in the boarding school.
LEAVE Older students are offered the flexibility of dinner passes on weekend evenings, city passes for shopping and a four-hour movie pass on weekends. Boarding leave is flexible, enabling all boarders to spend time meeting and visiting family and friends.
CITY FAMILY SCHEME Year 7 boarders, are teamed with a Year 7 day student and their family. These families help new students adjust to living away from home and the boarders may be invited to spend the weekend with their city family. Many of these city families become a valuable support for parents living great distances away and develop strong friendships, which often continue past school years. EDUCATING HEARTS & MINDS | 21
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Kincoppal – Rose Bay welcomes students from Asia, PNG, Africa, the UK, USA and Europe, offering a world class Sacred Heart Catholic education in an iconic location. International students enrich our community and form lifelong friendships. Cultural Diversity week is an opportunity for our international students to share and celebrate their culture with the School. Our students appreciate a rich diversity of cultures and experiences that promote personal growth and active participation in a supportive community. Our internationality is key to ensuring that all of our students become global citizens – understanding the world outside their own.
SUPPORT In both the Junior and Senior Schools, opportunities exist for students whose first language is not English to attend specialist classes in English as a Second Language (ESL). Support is given by ESL-trained staff, who also work with the classroom teachers. Entry into the Senior School is dependent on the student having a suitable level of English to cope with mainstream classes. Assistance is also provided to help students and their parents feel part of the school community.
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SACRED HEART TRADITIONS Honouring Sacred Heart traditions, students learn about the lives of the foundresses of the Society of the Sacred Heart and experience some of the rich traditions. The Procession of the Lanterns, originating in France and held the evening before Sacred Heart Day, is particularly significant for the members of the boarding community.
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP Experiencing leadership gives students confidence in the power of their own voices and the knowledge they can transform their world. Leadership begins in the Junior School when Year 5 students run a Peer Support program for younger peers. The Junior School Student Leadership Team is actively involved in public speaking and co-ordination of activities and social justice initiatives. In the Senior School, the student leaders are committed to upholding Sacred Heart values and acting as role models for the rest of the student community. Leadership opportunities are available in the Boarding School, where the students organise activities to ensure the boarding environment is the best it can be. Other opportunities for leadership include: • The Senior School Leadership Committee comprising a Head Girl, Head Boarder, Head of Boarding SRC, Student Council, International Students, Committees, Student Council, Social Justice, Liturgy, Student Wellbeing and Sport • Heads of House – Day School • Heads of House – Boarding School • Various co-curricular committees including Cultural Diversity, Debating, Drama, Environment, Liturgy, Music, Sacred Heart Schools, Visual Arts • Peer Tutors and Peer Support Leaders Year 6 students may take on a variety of roles including: • School Captain • Sports Captain • Cor Unum Leaders • Peer Support Leader • Member of Art, Environment, Health, IT, Library, Liturgy, Music and Sport committees
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“KRB is an incredibly loving and supportive community. It is large and diverse being part of a global Sacred Heart network - but at the same time, small enough that you feel seen, appreciated and cared for by the people around you.” Lucy Roberts-Lovell, Head Girl
COMMUNITY Students at Kincoppal – Rose Bay have an overwhelming pride in being members of their community. They are encouraged to develop confidence, compassion and resilience. Our students’ voices are heard, respected and valued. Staff are an integral part of the school community and the School’s Leadership Team comprises the Principal, Deputy Principal, Head of Junior School, Business Manager, Director of Boarding, Director of Learning & Innovation, Director of Mission, Director of Students, Director of Development and Director of Teaching & Learning. The school staff includes approximately 100 teachers and 60 support and operational staff. The Alumnae Association, the Sacré Coeur Association of NSW, is very strong, and many of our past students return on a regular basis to share their experiences with current students or to support programs or events within the School. The Parents’ and Friends’ Association provides many activities for families to celebrate community. These events include annual celebrations of Mothers and Fathers Day and the biennial Spring Fair and help build friendships at a parent level which deepens our sense of community.
BURSARIES AND SCHOLARSHIPS At Kincoppal – Rose Bay we believe that the financial means of a family should not be a barrier to their children accessing and enjoying the benefits of a Sacred Heart education. Thanks to the generosity of the Kincoppal – Rose Bay community – alumnae, current and past parents – 60 students are supported by a needs-based bursary and each of those students contributes to the rich diversity of the School. Contributions to the bursary are made through donations, bequests and through fundraising activities. The Sr Philomene Tiernan rscj Boarding Bursary, for example, was made possible by the generosity of our community who donated over $1 million for this new Bursary. EDUCATING HEARTS & MINDS | 25
CO-CURRICULAR & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Students from ELC to Year 12 have access to a diverse range of co-curricular and accomplishment activities.
SPORT Students from Junior and Senior School compete in a number of competitions run by state and national bodies including the Independent Primary Schools Heads Association (IPSHA), Independent Girls Schools Sports Association (IGSSA) and NSW Combined Independent Schools (CIS). As well Kincoppal – Rose Bay Aquatics caters for swimmers of all levels.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD This internationally recognised award was founded in 1956 in the UK by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. It is a youth awards program that teaches students to become more aware of the community surrounding them. The award has three levels; Gold, Silver and Bronze.
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CREATIVE AND PERFORMING ARTS Music is offered as part of our school curriculum. Many of our students develop a passion for music and become highly talented musicians. As well, many participate in choirs, orchestra and ensembles. Our Speech and Dramatic Arts Accomplishment Program provides students with a vibrant performing arts experience and a solid base for other curriculum areas.
DEBATING Kincoppal – Rose Bay’s debating teams compete in the Independent Schools Debating Association Championships and the Archdale Debating Competition for Girls Schools and the Catholic Schools’ Debating Association for the Junior School. Mock Trial is also part of the co-curricular program.
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OUR FACILITIES COMMUNITY LEARNING SPACES As part of its learning innovation strategy, Kincoppal – Rose Bay has developed community learning spaces within the School. Kincoppal – Rose Bay’s Learning Centres have been designed to integrate technology; engaging students in ways not previously possible; creating new learning and teaching possibilities; enhancing achievement and extending interactions with local and global communities. KRB’s Learning Centres feature: • Modern facilities that combine links to the history of the School • A meeting place for entire year groups with operable glass walls • Collaborative learning spaces with break out spaces for small group work • State of the art technology • Community areas for gathering during break times, such as morning tea and lunch, containing a refrigerator, microwave and tea and coffee making facilities • Offices for Year Co-ordinators to meet with individual students or groups • Easy access to lockers, which form part of the space.
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“Our community learning spaces were created with greater interaction in mind – they work for individual, group and whole class learning activities. These spaces support our technology-rich learning environment and have significantly enhanced our students’ engagement with learning and school life.”
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THE MARY AGNES O’NEIL LIBRARY AND TURNBULL CENTRE The Mary Agnes O’Neil Library was refurbished in 2014. Flexibility is the key to supporting the range of uses and is achieved with furniture that is easily rearranged to create spaces to support collaboration or individual work. The lower level houses the reading collections. Modular seating caters for class groups and relaxed reading. The Turnbull Centre within the Library provides a flexible space for conferences, classrooms, tutoring and collaborative work. Both levels of the library are serviced by a lift with access from the Harbour Terrace. Outdoor seating on terraces on both levels of the library provide additional choices for reading and study.
THE CHAPEL Our beautiful Chapel was designed by renowned architect, John Horbury Hunt. It was completed in 1900 and is now a heritage listed building. The Chapel is home to many concerts, recitals and weddings each year. It has a rare 1890 Puget Organ which was sent to Sydney from the Sacred Heart Convent in Bordeaux, France in 1904. The organ has been restored by French organ builders.
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THE MAUREEN TUDEHOPE CENTRE The Maureen Tudehope Centre (MTC), completed in 2011, contains: • The Edwina Taylor Clark Auditorium - accommodating over 1200 people, the Auditorium is used for liturgies, assemblies and significant school events such as the annual end of year prize giving event, Celebration of Achievement • Blann Family Pool - a 25m heated indoor swimming pool with a viewing area. Here, swimming classes, squads, the KRB Swim Club, water polo games and recreational swimming take place all year round • Indoor Sports Court - includes retractable equipment for basketball, netball, soccer, tennis and volleyball • Maloney Family Fitness Centre - with modern facilities and change rooms • Fernon Family Fields - designed for field sports, athletics and as an open space for student games • A Dance Studio - for ballet, jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance classes • Burcher Family Stage - an impressive modern space with high-tech lighting and sound systems. Ideal for school musicals and plays • The Auswild Family and Lochtenberg Family Courts - for basketball, netball and tennis • An underground car park - accommodating more than 50 cars and safe, supervised pick-up and drop-off areas.
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS We focus on providing world class educational facilities within a much loved heritage environment. In 2008 the School Board adopted the Master Plan 2008-2015 as the principal planning document to guide the future physical development of the School, and the planning document against which all future building programs would be considered. This was updated in 2013 with a detailed Junior School Master Plan and then consolidated into a Whole of Campus Master Plan Update in 2015. In 2011 Kincoppal – Rose Bay opened the Maureen Tudehope Centre as a space for the whole school to gather, and for assemblies, liturgies, visual arts, music, dance and drama performances, swimming and other sporting activities and community gatherings. Enhancements to Kincoppal – Rose Bay’s rich learning environment in recent years have included the Katherine Robertson Centre for Year 12 students, the Sister Philomene Tiernan rscj Learning Centre and senior community learning spaces, and the Stuart Centre for Year 7 students, designed to ease the transition into the Senior School. Work on the new Year 12 Learning Hub has commenced this year. The Master Plan for the Junior School provides a strategic approach to the upgrade of the Junior School over a number of years. The plan is to provide an outstanding learning environment for all our junior school students. The implementation has progressed with the opening of Sophie’s Cottage in 2016. In addition to the Master Plan, Kincoppal – Rose Bay has embarked on an extensive maintenance program to preserve and enhance the heritage significance of the campus.
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SUPPORTING STUDENTS & FAMILIES ACADEMIC CARE The P-12 Academic Care at Kincoppal – Rose Bay facilitates both the personal and academic care of students. This program utilises a positive psychological approach in order to achieve student wellbeing. In particular, Academic Care has a focus on the concepts of gratitude, the identification of personal strengths, and the development of positive relationships, positive emotion, leadership skills, and resilience. The Academic Care Program is firmly based on the Sacred Heart Goals and is delivered through a variety of structured activities which aim to increase student awareness of issues such as bullying and mental health as well as develop the skills of resilience, confidence, independence, and leadership. Camps and other external activities complement the in-school program. The range of experiences offered by Kincoppal – Rose Bay ensures that students are extended spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, and physically. Each student is a member of a Pastoral Group, under the care of a Pastoral Mentor. Students also gain support from the Junior School Counsellor, who is available to: • Identify and devise strategies for dealing with learning difficulties • Cater for gifted and talented students • Deal with behavioural, attention and concentration issues • Provide counselling for students experiencing difficulties. The Senior School Counsellor is available to: • Provide support to day girls and boarders • Offer listening, cognitive behavioural and solution focused therapy techniques • Act as a mediator between groups of students and/or families.
LEARNING SERVICES The Learning Services Team provides individual learning support for students in and out of the classroom.
HOMEWORK CENTRE Support continues beyond the classroom into the Homework Centre and our Extended Day Program. We offer students the opportunity for research with ready access to resources and technology, with professional guidance at hand. Teachers assist students with their homework or assignment preparation in the well-resourced library.
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SPECIAL MINI-BUS SERVICES KRB provides a subsidised mini-bus pick-up and drop-off service that is safe, secure and comfortable. We provide the following bus routes: • Little Bay, Maroubra, Coogee, Bronte, Bondi, Dover Heights, KRB • Kensington, Paddington, KRB • Seaforth, Mosman, Neutral Bay, Kirribilli, KRB • Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Potts Point, KRB • Willoughby, Northbridge, Cammeray, KRB • Balmain, City, Woollahra, KRB.
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A Catholic Independent ELC–12 School New South Head Road Rose Bay NSW 2029 T: +61 2 9388 6000 F: +61 2 9388 6001 ww.krb.nsw.edu.au CRICOS PROVIDER CODE 02268M ABN 47 003 942 603
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