Year 10

Secondary School Individual Portraits Catch Up Date

Friday 26 March

Any Secondary School student who was absent for their individual portrait photo on 5 March can attend a catch up opportunity on Friday 26 March at 10.10am and 1.00pm in the Learning Hub classroom LH 2.2.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Girls with hair touching the collar should tie it back with navy accessories (elastics, ribbon, scrunchies). No hair dye, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

Student Achievements

Congratulations to Sienna Wessels who was selected for the GotIT Girls in STEM program coming up towards the end of the year. Sienna’s application was a stand-out amongst thousands of other girls who applied for the program. The GoIT Girls program is a week-long work experience program aimed at female students in Yrs 10 and 11. The aims of the program are to empower Australian students with the skills they need to be ready for the workplace of the future. Sienna will have the opportunity to meet senior executives from different companies who provide insight into the various STEM roles that exist across the business spectrum, with the hope of inspiring a new generation of innovators, problem solvers and technology professionals. The aim is to provide insight into and challenge stereotypes of the technology industry and challenge gender occupational stereotypes. Well done Sienna! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations Sebastien Griffith on recently making his debut in the Sydney Premier League 1st grade Mens Hockey team playing for Ryde. Also best wishes for his upcoming national championships in Tasmania playing for the NSW U18 Blues team.

 

 

 

 

 


Clean Up Australia Day 

Well done to all the Yr 10 students who gave up their Sunday afternoon to participate in the Redlands Clean Up Australia Day event at Balmoral Beach. Many bags of rubbish full of plastic and microplastics were collected by our Yr 10 students and the rest of the School. 

Clean Up Australia Day draws attention to issues such as plastic pollution which unfortunately ends up in our beautiful beaches, ultimately affecting our diverse sea life. According to WWF Australia, on average, Australians use 130kg of plastic per person each year. Only 9% of that is recycled. More frightening still, up to 130,000 tonnes of plastic will find its way into our waterways and into the ocean. Once in the ocean, it endangers our marine wildlife. 

 

International Women’s Day 

This week, the focus of our Pastoral session was on International Women’s Day. The International Women’s Day theme for 2021 was ‘Choose to Challenge’. A challenging world is an alert world. And from challenge comes change.

International Women’s Day aims that: 

  • identifying, celebrating and increasing visibility of women’s achievements can help forge equality
  • strategic collaborations based on a foundation of shared purpose, trust and appreciation can impact positive change for women
  • worldwide awareness-raising via meaningful narratives, resources and activity can help combat gender bias and discrimination to accelerate gender parity

The Term 1 IGNITE team met for the first time during Tutor Time on Monday and had the opportunity to reflect on inspirational women in their life. Below are their responses:

Corey Twining – The most inspirational role model in my life is Australian cricketer and footballer, Ellyse Perry who has inspired me because of her belief that anyone can participate in sport regardless of their ability.

Sabrina Blascoe  – The most inspirational role model in my life is Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – a Nigerian author, Proud Feminist who writes about the role of gender in society – “Gender, as it functions today, is a grave injustice”. Chimamanda also speaks about the impact of race on feminism, intersectionality.

Spencer Farrell – The most inspirational role model in my life is my mum because she raised me to be the best version of myself. 

Elena Parker – The most inspirational role model in my life is my sister, Julia Parker, because she is passionate and determined to make a positive difference in the world.     

Mark Danse – The most inspirational role model in my life is activist Malala, due to her capabilities to fight against the opposition peacefully, but still being able to express her emotions and opinions with power and resilience.

Phoebe Vandekreeke – The most inspirational role model in my life is American politician and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams – who after losing a gubernatorial election, started the organisation ‘Fair Fight’ to fight voter suppression and boost voter turnout in the state of Georgia, particularly for black women. Her behind-the-scenes effort ultimately won the presidential election.

Sam Chubb – The most inspirational role model in my life is indigenous Australia runner, Cathy Freeman who sent the clear message to the rest of the world that her personal identity as an indigenous Australian woman didn’t define or stop her from becoming Olympic champion at the Sydney 2000 Olympics; it was her athleticism and determination which lead to her success. 

Helena Drakakis – The most inspirational role model in my life is social media influencer, Chanel Contos, who advocates for women’s rights and raises awareness about sexual harassment/assault and the lack of discussion within the education system about sexual consent.

Finn Woodward – The most inspirational role model in my life is my sister. I strongly believe that without her, I would be a very different person today. She fights for what she believes in and when times of adversity do occur, her opinions and beliefs remain strong and authentic, a quality that I greatly admire.

Oliver Talbot – The most inspirational role model in my life is my mum because of the endless levels of support that come from her no matter what I do.

Jessica Marshall – The most inspirational role model in my life is my best friend because of the amount of strength and persistence she has against those who don’t necessarily agree with her ideas, the way she dresses, who she loves and how she loves. She has always been there for anyone who needs it and puts others before her, even when she needs her love, support and attention the most. 

Oliver Kesby – The most inspirational role model in my life is my mum because she stands up for what she believes in and supports me and the family as well. 

Cross Country Training

In preparation for the optional Secondary School Cross Country Carnival next Wednesday and ISA Cross Country Carnival, training will occur every Friday morning before school at Primrose Oval from 6.30-7.30am. The training this term will continue up until Week 9 The training sessions are open to all of Yr 10 and can be used as preparation for next week’s Carnival as well as general fitness for other sports. In Term 2, Cross Country training will continue on Friday afternoons as part of the Redlands Athletics training program. The after-school training sessions will occur from 3.30-4:30 at Balmoral Oval. More information about the Term 2 Friday afternoon sessions will be given in the coming weeks. 

Mr Nicholas Walker
Acting Yr 10 Advisor
nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9909 3133