Year 8
Achievements
Nationals for Snowsports: As representatives of Yr 8, we had a number of students who competed in the Interschools National Snowsports Championships held in Perisher last week. Mia Kloiser-Jones and Callie Forest (with Sienna Wessels – Yr 7) as a team, placed 3rd in the Snowboard Cross event, and narrowly missed the podium in the Alpine Snowboard event, coming 4th. Billy Thomas and Ben Harrington (with Nicholas Fitzhenry) came 12th Alpine, with Billy (Thomas), Harrison Fung and Ben (Harrington) placing 6th in Skier-X. One of the most extraordinary results of the week was Billy Thomas who is the National Champion in Moguls and placed second in Slopestyle overall. Similarly, Callie Forest placed 5th overall in Slopestyle. The Redlands results were exceptional, and we are very proud of all Yr 8 students who competed. Hard work and team spirit were ever evident amongst the team.
Congratulations to Brianna Irvine who took her Grade 6 AMEB Alto Saxophone examination last week. Brianna achieved exceptional results and should be incredibly proud of all the hard work she has assigned to her music. The pieces she played for the examination included Sagittarius – Barry Cockcroft, Solo De Concert – J.B. Singlee, Valse Vanite – Rudy Wiedoeft, Hoe Down – Lachlan Davidson, Aquarius – Barry Cockcroft and Capricorn – Barry Cockcoft.
Pastoral Care Focus
Study Skills and Developing Personal Study Habits – It has been an exceptionally busy time for Yr 8 with a very full assessment schedule. As feedback is given, it is important for students to take the time to read feedback closely, refocus, set new academic goals and prepare ahead for the Yearly Examinations in Term 4 (Week 3). Our Pastoral focus during Weeks 9 and 10 (Term 3), and Weeks 1 and 2 (Term 4) will be on ‘academic success’. The focus areas will include, organisation and filing, time management skills, dealing with distractions, life balance, managing stress, and the importance of sleep. If looking for strategies which you can use at home, you will find additional information in the Study Skills Handbook (username: Redlands / password: 68results).
Uniform
It is important that students remain vigilant about appearance and uniform. For girls, could we please be aware that the hem of skirts are to fall to the top of the knees and the grey tights are free from holes or ladders. There have been significant growth spurts amongst our boys and therefore, hems of trousers may need to be taken down. On a side note to this, regulation grey socks are to be worn.
Lockers
Can we please encourage students to ensure that they store away all items in their lockers at school and keep it locked. There are numerous students who either do not have locks on their lockers or choose to leave their personal belongings outside of their assigned locker.
Redlands Spring Fair
The Redlands Spring Fair is this Saturday 15 September from 9am – 3pm. The Fair will be held on our Junior Campus. It is sure to be a wonderful community day with fantastic food, rides, games, markets, prizes and student performances and we look forward to seeing our Yr 8 families on the day. Sorry, no dogs are permitted at the Spring Fair.
Important Student Health and Safety Notice: Spring Fair
Parents are advised that there will be First Aid provided at the Spring Fair this coming Saturday, but our First Aid provider will not have access to medication or medical equipment held by the School for student use.
Therefore, it is essential that any student who requires an Epipen or any other medication brings this with them on the day.
Upcoming Events
Thursday 13 September Yrs 7-12 Netball Presentation Dinner, 6-9.30pm Norths League Club
Friday 14 September Yrs 7-12 End of Season Football Dinner, 6pm- 10pm, Dee Why RSL
17-21 September Spirit Week
Redlands Spring Fair, Junior Campus, 9am – 3pm. Please note dogs are not allowed at the Fair.
Last Day of Term 3 Friday 28 September
First Day of Term 4 Monday 15 October
Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 8 Advisor
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 6462