Year 10
Upcoming Year 10 Events
2 December Drama Celebration Night
2 December Senior School Carols Service
7 December Last Day of Term 4
31 Jan – 6 April Term 1
26 April – 23 June Term 2
18 July – 22 September Term 3
9 October – 6 December Term 4
End of Yr 10
It has been another incredible year and possibly the most eventful yet for this cohort. Students navigated Subject Selection for senior courses, fully engaged in the Pastoral Care Program on Healthy and Respectful Relationships, experienced Winter School, service initiatives and powered to the finish line with examination preparation. They had their first social gathering as a cohort with the Harbour Cruise, rose to the challenge on Yr 10 Camp and then stepped up into their senior courses. This cohort has truly come together to support one another through these exciting moments.
Recently, students participated in a Peer Support Leadership training day and applied for the position in Yr 11. It is one of many opportunities coming to this cohort as they become senior students. It was an overwhelming response where most of the cohort put their hand up for wanting to be a leader. This is a true testament to the passion, care, drive and motivation this year group has. While not everyone who applied will be able to be a Peer Support Leader next year, all senior students are leaders to their peers, younger students, their teachers, the executive, the community and to themselves. There is a real strength these teenagers have as a Yr 11 student and we know they will rise to the occasion.
Speech Night
This week, communication regarding details of Speech Night was sent home to families. Students are expected to be in attendance to celebrate the achievements of themselves and their peers for Yr 10. Please note the following information:
- Wednesday 7 December from 5-7pm
- Students are to go directly to The Big Top, Luna Park, 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point
- Students are to arrive by 4:15pm and report to the Big Top Auditorium to meet their Year Advisor and their Tutor.
- Students will sit with their Tutor Group
- Students are expected to be in their full Summer Uniform, including blazers, polished shoes, neat hair, badges, navy hair ties. Please refer to the Student Planner for further information regarding uniform.
- If any unforeseen circumstances arise, parents are asked to email ssabsence@redlands.nsw.edu.au, per usual.
- Students will need to go home with their parents or make their own way home at 7pm.
Homeland Tour to Arnhem Land
Following on from a wonderfully successful Year 9 Camp, in partnership with Culture College, we will be offering a Homeland Tour to Arnhem Land on 15-22 April 2023, open to current Year 9 and 10 students.
In this cultural immersion, students will revisit and build on the ideas they were introduced to last year during the Culture College incursion, or this year during Year 9 Camp. After a brief stay at the Gulkula site students will travel to one of the Yolngu Homeland areas. This offers the opportunity for a much more personal, extensive and detailed exploration of Yolngu culture has been possible so far. It would suit students who are ready and willing to consider more deeply the knowledge they gained previously and how to effect change for the future.
The cost of the tour is $4,925. A proposed itinerary and booking form are available on Pulse (see News section). Bookings and payments should be made directly to Culture College, so please check their Terms and Conditions on the Booking Form.
Places are limited will be reserved upon payment of the deposit to Culture College. For more information, please view this recording of an Information Session held recently.
A recording of the session is available here.
Parent Holiday Guide
Redlands Counselling Team has created a holiday guide for parents to support their teens over the holidays. Please browse the resources collected to ensure students and parents are aware of how they can access support, if needed, this holiday season.
Student Achievements
Congratulations to the following students who have travelled this week to compete in the Australian Schools Basketball Championships on the Gold Coast. Best of luck to these students.
Eva Osborn
Alexandra Tanner
Celine Patel
Jasmine Black
Lara Farrell
Kane Thompson
Jacob Pamenter
Andrew Kinghorn
2022 School Boys and School Girls Junior Tennis Tournament
Congratulations to all students involved in the tournament and a special congratulations to the following students for moving to the final round this week:
Mischa Barac
Jack Petering
Isaac Swann
Matteo Stucci
Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 9 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au