Year 12

Wellbeing Wednesday

On Wednesday, our Yr 12 cohort had the opportunity to engage in some self-care and also reach out to their teachers for individual support and feedback regarding the results of their Trial Examinations and best paths forward. The day worked well as an accompaniment to the Dr Prue Salter’s Study Skills Session on Tuesday. Dr Salter’s presentation was highly encouraging and included practical advice in working flexibility into proposed study schedules, such as implementing wild card days; tracing schedules backwards from the final examination; and suggesting that students assist each other in studying. We thank Dr Salter for her ongoing support of our students and aim to implement an online zoom study hall where our cohort can collaborate in their revision of course content and examination technique.

Thursday: Year Meeting

This week our Head of Secondary School, Gemma Van de Peer, shared a video with Yr 12 which asked them to respond to a survey and obtain their collaborative input regarding the shape of student attendance in Term 4. There are various options for consideration and our Yr 12’s perspectives are an important component in attaining a meaningful and workable solution. 

Friday Night Live 

Our Arts Captains, Maddison Hunt and Felix Abraham, have been instrumental in organising this week’s “Friday Night Live” on 10 September at 5pm. Performances will be streamed via Zoom and will showcase a range of acts from across the year groups. We thank Maddie and Felix for this great initiative.

Year 12 HSC Design & Technology 

This week, students in a number of practical subjects have finalised their major works. I was fortunate to see some of the projects as they were submitted this week and I must say, that I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of the work submitted. Congratulations to all Yr 12 Design and Technology students and their teacher Ms Alannah Nastase for their efforts. Below, is a 3D printed VR headset by Lachlan Forsyth-Smith and Thomas Kelly’s brass serving wear together with a resin and timber cheese board.

Ms Sarah Matthews
Yr 12 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494