Year 9

PE Uniform Reminder

This is a reminder that the only day Yr 9 students should be dressed in their full PE uniform is Thursday (Secondary School Sport Day). Students should be getting changed into their full school uniform after all morning sport training, even if they have a PE practical lesson during the day. Students are encouraged to self-manage their uniform requirements – this includes knowing which days they need both uniforms, and taking charge of their washing. Please support your Yr 9 student in this endeavour – if you know this is challenging for them, create a shared ‘To-do’ list or set up reminders for the week ahead. We really value this strong support network for our young people so that they can succeed in the development of their organisational and self-management skills. We recognise that if these expectations are reinforced in partnership with the School, it helps to shape your young person’s positive interactions and attitude to all facets of life.  

Yr 9 Camp: Arnhem Land Introduction letter

We are excited to introduce our Year 9 Camp to Arnhem Land form 28 May- 2 June. Please read the following Year 9 Camp Introduction Letter, also available on Pulse. 

Year 9 Camp Introduction Letter 2023

Key Dates and Upcoming Events

  • Week 6: Wellbeing Support Session & Gathering for Parents (Tuesday 7/3)
  • Week 7: NAPLAN testing commences (Wednesday 15/3 – Friday 17/3)

On Wednesday 15 March, Thursday 16 March and Friday 17 March, students in Yr 9 will sit the annual National Assessment Program for Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN). Parents should have received a detailed notification of this through the school portal.

  • Autumn Fair in the Fahl Garden (Saturday 18 March)
  • Week 8: School Musical (Thursday 23 March – Saturday 25 March)

The School will be performing The Addams Family musical. This will be a great night out for all the family!

  • Week 10: International Day (Tuesday 4 April)

Important Notices

Winter Sport Choices

A few students still have not submitted their Winter Sport choices. This must be completed ASAP as the new season will commence in Week 7 of this term. Selecting a Winter Sport in Yr 9 is compulsory. Students will have TWO training sessions a week as well as a Saturday commitment for the duration of the season. All Yr 9 students need to complete the registration form available on the Secondary School Sport iLearn page. Further information is available here.

Secondary School Individual Portraits and Sibling Photos Catch -up Opportunity – Friday 3 March

 A catch-up date for missed Year 7-12 Portrait photos and sibling photos will be offered on 3 March at 10.10-11.05am in the Learning Hub Level 2 Atrium. Siblings who attend both campuses should attend the catch up opportunity of the Junior Campus on 31 May before school.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy and hair coloured accessories.  No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au.

NAPLAN Tests 15-17 March 

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment of literacy and numeracy skills. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual tests in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

Our school will be participating in NAPLAN between 15 and 17 March.

In preparation for NAPLAN, our Secondary School Year 7 and Year 9 students participated in practice tests on Thursday 2 March. The practice test were a trial run and key preparation activity for NAPLAN in March. It was not an assessment of student ability, and the tests will not be marked.

Excessive preparation for NAPLAN is not recommended. Students can use the public demonstration site or links contained within the NAP Locked down browser, which has been installed on all students’ laptops, to familiarise themselves with the types of questions and tools available in NAPLAN.

Please ensure all students are fully prepared for the NAPLAN tests by bringing:

  • A fully charged laptop
  • Headphones or ear buds
  • Pen or pencil

If you have any questions about NAPLAN, please contact the Dean of Studies (Years 7-10), Ms Anna-Marie Rolon.

15 March – Period 4. Yr 9 Writing
15 March – Period 5. Yr 9 Reading
16 March – Period 3. Yr 9 Conventions of Language
17 March – Period 3. Yr 9 Numeracy
17 March – Period 5. Catch up Writing / Reading / Conventions Of Language Test if absent 15 or 16 March.
20 March – Periods 1, 3 and 5. Catch up Test sessions.

School Musical – The Addams Family

We are delighted to advise that tickets are now available for this year’s Musical, The Addams Family, being held at The Concourse, Chatswood on: 

  • Thursday 23 March, 6.30pm
  • Friday 24 March, 6.30pm
  • Saturday 25 March, 2.00pm

The Addams Family showcases the skills and talents of our Yrs 7-12 students and there are over 100 students involved on stage as performers, in the orchestra and in hair and make-up and production. View the Production Trailer here.

The Redlands Musical is always a wonderful night out with the family, so book your TICKETS HERE before they sell out!

Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 9 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au