Year 7

News and Achievements

Maia Healey competed at the National Skipping Competition last weekend. Her team received two Gold and five Silver medals – an outstanding result! We wish Maia and her team the best of luck as they prepare for the World Skipping Championships in Shanghai in the coming months.

Jack Lazzarotto sat his Grade 3 Flute exam in Week 5 and received an A Honours mark – an exceptional achievement!

Approaches to Learning

Students must complete their Approaches to Learning (ATL) by Friday this week (Week 7). To do so:

• Students will use iLearn, open each Course Information page and undertake the Approaches to Learning quiz (eg English, Maths, History etc)
• The survey can be found in the navigation area under Quizzes
• Students will be allowed multiple attempts at the quiz

Your assistance with ensuring your child has completed their ATL this week is sought. More information is available in the Yr 7 Term 1 Week 11 Note Day.

Yr 7 ISA Cross Country Reflection

Last week Redlands competed in the ISA Cross Country Carnival. The opening race of the Carnival was the 12s boys 3k which involved one lap of the course. Nui Currie finished 14th followed by James Pocknee (24th place) and Nicholas Fitzhenry (28th place). In the 12 girls, Emilie Bessell placed 4th, followed by Sophie McGrath in 5th place. Both Emilie and Sophie will represent Redlands at the CIS Cross Country Carnival which is a fantastic result.

In the 13 boys 3k, Keian Murphy was 9th across the line, securing automatic selection to CIS. Lachlan Binnekamp was next across the line in 42nd place. In the 13 girls 3k, Bronte Backhouse finished in a gallant 4th place, followed by Madison Barwise (7th place), and Madeleine D’Ameida (11th place). All 13s girls will represent Redlands at CIS.

Fortnite and Teens

If you have children between 8 and 18, the chances are you’ve heard of the multiplayer online shooter game Fortnite: Battle Royale. There are mixed opinions surrounding this game. To assist in shedding some light I’ve included a few articles you may find useful. The Guardian’s parents’ guide provides an overview of the game. SMH explores many justified concerns arising from the captivated teen market. ABC News considers some of the benefits of and advice for such online interactions.

Fads can be difficult to navigate with teens. Always remember to set your expectations, make appropriate rules, inform your teen – and inform yourself, respect your teens privacy but also be aware of what your teen watches and reads.

Looking for a roadmap to find your way through the challenges of adolescence? Raising Children Network has some fantastic articles, tips and hints to help you along the way.

Key Dates

Athletics Carnival                                                               Thursday 26 June
Term 2 Finishes                                                                   Friday 29 June

Ms Marita Jansons 
Yr 7 Advisor
mjansons@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9819