Year 10

Year 10 Week 4: Getting the Little Things Right

This week in Yr 10, students have continued to collaborate with their Tutors in crafting meaningful and sustainable goals for the term, and in some instances, for the entire year. It’s been wonderful to witness students taking greater ownership of this process, developing goals that are personal and attainable. This demonstrates Yr 10 students stepping up and embracing their responsibilities as students nearing the conclusion of their Stage 5 journey, preparing themselves for the challenges that lie ahead in their Senior studies.

In our year meeting today, students engaged with the notion of ‘getting the little things right,’ aligning with our Secondary School-wide goal of supporting our students through high expectations. I asked students, ‘How do the little things have an impact beyond our school experience?’

• School serves as a training ground not only for academic learning but also for the development of essential life skills. ​
• Just as in school, where we contribute to a smooth-running community by attending to the small details and fulfilling our responsibilities, the same principles apply as we transition into adulthood and the workforce. ​
• In both settings, success relies on our ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and take ownership of our roles. ​
• By mastering these skills in school, we are better prepared to navigate the challenges of adulthood, hold down jobs, and contribute positively to the communities in which we live and work.

Finally, as a cohort, students watched this inspiring address delivered by US Navy Seal Admiral McRaven, which  emphasises the significance of simple actions such as making your bed, facing life’s fears head-on, and the profound impact these habits can have on shaping the future for generations. This speech offered Yr 10 invaluable lessons on resilience, perseverance, and the power of everyday choices as students embark on their journey towards adulthood and prepare to tackle the challenges ahead.

Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers – Online Workshop 27 March

Lane Cove Council and Hunters Hill Council will be hosting an online workshop for parents/carers and supervisors of Learner Drivers. This free workshop supports parents and supervisors of learner drivers to be confident and effective teachers. Topics include information about licence conditions for learner and P-plate drivers, tips for using the learner driver log book and the importance of providing constructive feedback.

The workshop will run on Wednesday 27 March, 6pm to 7:30pm

Register Here

Secondary School Individual Portraits and Sibling Photos Catch -up Opportunity

Friday 1 March

A catch-up date for missed Year 7-12 Portrait photos and sibling photos will be offered on Friday 1 March at 10.10-11.05am in the Learning Hub Level 2 Atrium.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers for all and ties for boys. 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.

Term 1 Key Dates

Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 10 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au