Year 8

Welcome back! We hope that all families had a wonderful Easter, and a lovely holiday break.

Key Dates

Yr 8 Camp – 3-7 May

Public Holiday – 14 June

Athletics Carnival – 17 June

Lockers

There are a number of students who do not currently have a lock on their locker. All students are required to make this a priority by the end of Week 1.

Winter Uniform

The Redlands uniform creates an identity for the School and gives students a sense of belonging. Wearing the uniform with pride, means our students are respecting and buying into our Redlands Vision, Mission and Values. All students are to ensure their uniform meets regulations. 

Girls

  • Regulation School skirt
  • Hem to fall to top of knees
  • Long sleeved white blouse with blue buttons
  • Grey tights
  • Optional: long navy trousers with black ankle socks and black belt

Boys

  • Long sleeved white shirts
  • Long mid-grey regulation trousers with grey ankle socks

Reminders

  • Blazer to be worn to and from school
  • Fleeces are part of the sport uniform and are not to be worn in lieu of a jumper or blazer. Similarly, they are not to be worn to or from school.

Pastoral

Self-management is a skill that many of our students are developing. We’re aware that students who can effectively self-manage are able to manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviours effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. This includes the capacities to delay gratification, manage stress, and feel motivation and agency to accomplish personal/collective goals. Developed self-management can also significantly influence responsible decision making. 

Effective goal setting is a key strategy in aiding the development of self-management. We’re aware that for some, goal setting can be tokenistic. Subsequently, we want to increase Tutor/student engagement with academic and personal goal setting. This week, Tutors will be working with Yr 8 to set Term 2 goals, with the aim of:

  • Establishing and working towards the achievement of positive and realistic goals (both short and long term). 
  • Develop a plan and action steps with reasonable timeframes for completion. 
  • Analyse how current decisions may impact goal achievement. 
  • Monitor and sustain progress toward goal achievement, using motivational strategies and celebrating successes.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 8 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au