Year 9

Welcome back to returning parents and welcome to new parents for Yr 9 2019! I hope you all had a lovely break over the Christmas and New Year holidays. We are in for a busy Term 1 with ten weeks of school followed by Yr 9 Camp in Week 11. I will send further information out regarding Camp closer to the time.

I hope you all received my email last week welcoming you back and also explaining how the Pastoral Care program works this year. If you did not receive it, please could you check on Redlands Pulse that your contact details are correct to ensure you are receiving all school communication.

Fiji Service Learning Opportunity

In the October School Holidays, students from our Year Group have the opportunity to travel to Fiji and immerse themselves in Fijian life. This is the third year that Redlands has partnered with Rustic Pathways to provide this opportunity for Yr 9 students. 

The trip is split into two sections. The first is spent in a highlands village, where students are accommodated via a homestay program and engage in a range of cultural immersion and service activities. Following this, students return to the coast to Rustic Pathways Momi Bay Base. During this time, students work with a Marine Biologist to assist and learn about environmental management of the surrounding reef and coastal area.

This program gives students a wide range of experiences, whilst developing their understanding of the Fijian culture. It is designed to both educate and challenge students, helping them to embrace the concept of being a global citizen.

All parents and students are invited to find out more at the Information Evening on Tuesday 12 February at 6.00pm in the Roseby Library on the Senior Campus. Any questions should be directed to Mr Simon Colyer, Dean of Activities.

Netball Trials

The Yr 9 Netball trials are on Thursday 31 January (Lang Gym 5.00 – 7.00pm) and Tuesday 5 February (Lang Gym 5.30 – 7.30pm). Emails have been sent out to all netballers who played last year. If you have not received the email or are new to Redlands, please go and see Mr Ellis in the Sports Department Office (Fitness Centre).

School Photos

School photographs are scheduled to be taken by advancedlife on Monday 4 February (Yrs 8 to 12). Please note blazers are required this Monday for the photographs. A range of packages are available and orders will need to be completed online prior to photographs being taken. Should you have any queries concerning school photographs or online ordering, please direct them via email to enquiries@advancedlife.com.au

To order, please go to advancedlife and enter the code NWL 4NR ETY.

Ms Rebecca Mountain
Yr 9 Advisor
rmountain@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 6462