Year 8

Easter Holidays 

We wish all families a happy Easter break – it has been a really busy and challenging term for Yr 8. Ms Willis and I are proud with how the cohort have carried themselves this term and we hope that everyone has a safe, enjoyable and restful holiday. We look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready for Term 2. 

Student Camp Reflections

Before arriving in the rusted bushlands of Yarrahapinni, Yr 8 endured a six-hour long journey on the bus. Whilst on the road, many noticed the deterioration in weather conditions the closer we were to our destination. Throughout the trip, we ventured through bush and marsh, paddled through rivers, and protected our skin from the relentless mosquitos. Overall, it was a fun and very challenging experience!

By Julian Murray 

Camp was a fun adventure, even though it was raining and cold! We were able to connect closer to our peers and experience some fun activities. We learnt to be more independent by cooking our own meals and navigating through the bush, all while the relentless rain poured down on us!

By Eleanor O’Sullivan

I had a very entertaining and memorable time at camp this year. My favourite memory I have taken away from camp was surfing with all my friends. Camp was very fun but also very wet! It was torrential rain for all the activities, but it was still an amazing experience, and I am so glad I went!

By Jessica Smith

Student Achievements

Congratulations to Elizabeth Whelan who recently represented NSW at the National Track & Field Championships in U14 Hammer throw at Homebush. What an amazing effort. 

Congratulations to Samuel Harris who was awarded a High Distinction in the 2021 Science ICAS Competition. Well done. 

Congratulations to Lachlan Price-Pontifex who received the Spirit of the Shed – Junior Boys Award recently at the Rowing Dinner. Great effort. 

Redlands UNICEF Ukraine Fundraising Appeal

Redlands is fundraising to help children and their families in Ukraine. Redlands reached their goal of $5000 in the first week and has now increased their goal to $20000 by the end of term.

The Redlands community has already supported this cause by purchasing items at the Bake Sale last week and at the International Day lunchtime stalls yesterday. You can still support by donating to the Redlands UNICEF Ukraine Fundraising Appeal.

By contributing to our fundraising efforts, you’ll be helping UNICEF provide access to basic services including water and sanitation, immunisation and health care, schooling and learning, psychosocial support, and emergency cash assistance for children.

2022 Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Competition

Redlands is excited to offer Year 7-12 students the opportunity to participate in the 2022 Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition. This will be held on Friday 6 May at Redlands.

The CAT competition is a one-hour problem solving competition designed to encourage student curiosity and promote multiple modes of thinking, as well as solving real-world problems. Interested students are welcome to enter this competition and previous computer programming experience is not needed.

The competition will help to identify students’ computer programming potential and is suitable for students who are interested in coding, robotics, digital creation or design and may be used as preparation for robotics competitions.

Students who perform strongly in the CAT will have the further option to participate in the Oxford University Computing Challenge held later this year.

The cost of the competition is $7.50. This cost will be added to your subsequent Term Fee Statement.

For more information and register your child, please click this link.

Please forward any questions to wduckworth@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Winter Uniform

A friendly reminder that all students will need to wear their winter uniforms next term – this includes blazers (to and from school). It would be great if parents can check their child/ren’s uniform before the first day back so that any alterations can be made and/or purchase anything needed from the uniform shop prior to the commencement of the term. 

Day One, Term 2, 

On Wednesday 27 April, all students will return to school to begin Term 2. There will be an ANZAC Assembly which will kick off at 9:45am in Dunnet Hall. Students will need to bring a face mask for the service. 

Mr Edward Atkins
Yr 8 Advisor 
eatkins@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9909 3133