Year 8
Yr 8 Students Involved in the School Musical
Over the last term (with early preparations starting late last year) a number of Yr 8 students have put considerable time and effort contributing to the school musical, The Addams Family. These students have volunteered as cast members, members of the orchestra, hair and makeup and production to bring another wonderful school production to life.
We wish them luck for the show’s opening tonight and performances tomorrow and Saturday afternoon.
These students include: Taylor Sloot, Ingeborg Andersen, Sophia Liu, Isabelle Monty, Amelie Dewar, Melissa Franco, Isabella Solgaard, Daniel Gordon, Amelie Swann, Tara Ward, Gabrielle Bernath.
A bit about the musical:
Redlands presents THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and is every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Upcoming Events
We have a a number of significant events in the first part of the term which include:
- Week 8 – Thursday-Saturday: School Musical
- Week 9 – Monday: Cross Country Carnival
Subject Focus – Technology
Parent Resources
This was posted earlier in the term, however, it is worth a reminder to have a look as it’s a very useful resource.
“The wellbeing of today’s youth has never been more challenging.”
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg
School TV – Parenting Series
Despite the best efforts of parents around the world, the reality is, there is no such thing as the ‘perfect parent’. However, arming yourself with the right information is a good start!
Research shows, that one of the most important protective factors in the lives of young people, is a close relationship with a supportive adult. With the mental health of today’s young people being at an all-time low, it is simply not enough to parent effectively. Parents need to familiarise themselves with practical skills, knowledge and strategies when it comes to raising children.
SchoolTV – RAISING GIRLS
Raising girls in today’s modern world can be a difficult path for parents and carers to navigate. These days, girls are transitioning to puberty a lot earlier than they used to and the physical, psychological and emotional changes they experience are challenging. As a result, by mid-adolescence, girls are twice as likely to develop mood disorders more so than boys.
Some parents and carers may feel uncertain about how best to support their daughter through the ups and downs of adolescence and how to keep the lines of communication open. With the rise of social media and technology, mental health difficulties in girls are increasing as often they are faced with online images that make it difficult to see themselves as acceptable. Ensuring a daughter’s opinions are heard and her views listened to, will go a long way towards making her feel loved and supported as she tries to establish her own identity.
In this edition of SchoolTV, adult carers will attain a clearer picture of what girls are wanting from their adult carers and how best to support them through adolescence.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to the Raising Girls edition of SchoolTV
SchoolTV – RAISING BOYS
Many parents will attest to the fact that most boys are active, loud, rambunctious and prone to rough play, but this should not affect how a parent acts towards their son. Be careful not to pigeon-hole your son into sex-specific behaviours or gender roles. The male brain is distinctly different in its development. A boy’s physical maturity is often at odds with his mental and brain development.
Societal beliefs about how to raise boys can sometimes influence their adult carers. Although we are not determined by our biology, it is a factor. It is important to support boys in their natural tendencies and nurture their strengths and abilities. Teach them the skills they need for their future and to develop a healthy identity. It is important for boys to have a role model they can connect with and acknowledge who they are. One of the most important determinants for a boy’s development is how secure they feel growing up.
In this edition of SchoolTV, adult carers will gain a better understanding into some of the more complex issues relating to raising boys.
We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this edition of SchoolTV and we always welcome your feedback. If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the school counsellor for further information or seek medical or professional help.
Here is the link to the Raising Boys edition of SchoolTV
Mr Tobias Horan
Yr 8 Advisor
9968 9872
thoran@redlands.nsw.edu.au