Year 9

Uniform Reminders

It’s been really wonderful to see Yr 9 wearing their full school uniforms with pride this past week. Students must wear their Blazer to and from school as part of their Formal Winter Uniform. Students should not be arriving to school wearing their PE uniform, even if they have a practical PE lesson in Period 1. Students will need to get changed at the start of this lesson. 

The Redlands Uniform creates an identity for the School and gives our students a sense of belonging. Wearing the uniform with pride means our students are respecting and representing our Redlands Vision, Mission and Values. We thank you for supporting this and helping your young person to uphold these expectations.

Arnhem Land Update

With our Year 9 Camp to Arnhem Land coming up in Week 6, please read through the pre-learning information (which includes a packing list) available on our Yr 9 Pulse News Feed. It is imperative that parents/carers complete the Health and Wellbeing Form which can be found HERE.

If your young person requires medication (prescribed or OTC) on camp, you will need to complete and return to Mr Atkins, a Medical Authority Form located on Pulse, and also found HERE. This form will need to be returned to Mr Atkins by Friday 19 May. Students should not be arriving to camp without a completed MAF if they require medication. 

It is important that parents/carers also update their young person’s medical details on Engage.

Camp Details

Our Camp is hosted at the Gulkula site, a significant Gumatj ceremonial site widely accepted by all clans as a meeting place. Since 1999 Gulkula has been used as the site for the annual Garma Festival and significant investment in facilities, meeting rooms, training spaces, catering, dining and accommodation has taken place. The site is a short drive from Gove airport and the regional hub of Nhulunbuy.

Students are provided with tents and camp beds and have access to permanent sanitation blocks. All meals are made on-site by local caterers in the industrial kitchen. Students will have access to the air-conditioned Knowledge Centre for some sessions. Other learning opportunities take place across the Gulkula site and through off-site excursions to sites of local cultural importance, including the highly regarded Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Arts Centre in nearby Yirrkala. Average daytime temperatures in Nhulunbuy in early June reach 29°C falling to 23°C at night, with a low chance of precipitation.

Students must arrive to school on Sunday 28 May at 5am sharp. They will be transported via bus to Sydney Airport where the cohort will fly to Gove via Cairns. Once students arrive at Gove Airport, they will be bussed to the Gulkula site. 

Students will return to Sydney Airport via two separate flight times on Friday 2 June in the evening. Dependant on airline scheduling, these arrival times will be confirmed shortly. 

Assessment in Term 2

Formal assessment tasks tend to approach very quickly in Term 2, which we encourage students to build into their planning during their weekly Home Learning.

As the Winter Sport season kicks into gear it is also worth noting that changes of routine such as additional training sessions or changed schedules may have on Home Learning habits and to help students plan ahead.

Included below is the weekly schedule so that you are also able to support your student/s.