Year 10

Year 10 Stepping Up and Stepping Beyond

In our assembly on Thursday, Yr 10 was joined by key support people to explore some of the qualities and dispositions of a successful senior student. Dean of Students Ms Jansons, Dean of Academic Studies 7-10: Ms Rolon, Dean of HSC Ms Benjamin and Dean of IB Mr Taylor each delivered powerful messages about embracing effort, knowing one’s purpose at school and seeing disappointment or failure as an opportunity to grow. Yr 10 students were asked to consider how successful students are organised, purposeful and demonstrate grit and perseverance when faced with disappointment – they are not overwhelmed by the myth of talent. These students understand that their effort and attitude will determine their capacity to achieve, and their subsequent actions reflect this.

Today, Yr 10 learnt that In five short weeks the process for Stage 6 Pathway Selection will commence. As well as some testing and evaluating, students will engage in exploration of what a myriad of data says about them as learners with a member of the Secondary School Leadership Team before making a decision about their Pathway (HSC or IB) and the Subjects for study. To be in the right place to engage in this process Year 10 should already be focused, forward-looking and purposeful Stage 5 students.

Questions for Year 10 to ask themselves at this juncture:

  • Do I know when all of my assessments are scheduled for this term – what they involve and how much time I need to spend preparing for each one?
  • Which subjects do I want to develop in this year and which subjects do I want to extend myself in this year – and how am I going to do this?
  • Do I have a study schedule that is more than a simple count down on my laptop?
  • Am I engaged in around 2 hours of study/revision and home learning each day?
  • Am I spending a good deal of time (3-4 hours) each weekend on assessments and preparing for the following week?
  • Which afternoon/evenings am I attending Study Centre in Roseby Library and/or committing to the Illuminate Program where I can receive targeted and structured support from Academic Coaches?
  • Do I know which study strategies work for me and which study strategies I want to develop this year in order to be a stronger learner?
  • Who are my support people at school? Is it my tutor, my YA or AYA or a different person such as a Subject Teacher, Ms Rolon, Ms Matthews or even Ms Van de Peer?
  • Am I still behaving and acting like a Year 8/9 student or have I stepped up and taken on the responsibility of a Year 10 student this year?

As well as the Pathway Selection Process in Term 2, Year 10 also have their Examination Block. The results of these examinations will be significant in guiding students to the Stage 6 Pathway and to making specific subject choices. How students approach these exams (their level of effort and self-management) will be significant in assessing how ready and mature Year 10 are and their capacity to take on higher level and extension subjects in Stage 6.

In Term 4 this year, Year 10 will commence Year 11 studies. For those who attend Winter School, that means they only have a term and a half remaining at Cremorne before beginning senior studies. Today Year 10 were challenged with these exciting developments that sit on the horizon but very much in view. Today they meet some of the key people who will take them on this journey and the amazing support they have to guide them as they navigate the coming months and years. We have high expectations for each individual and the cohort as a whole – now is the time For Year 10 to step up and lean in to the possibilities and opportunities available – we anticipate their engagement and ultimate success in the coming weeks of Term 1.

International Women’s Day Breakfast

On Monday 11 March from 7am – 9am, Redlands is hosting an International Women’s Day Breakfast charity event. All members of the community are encouraged to attend by purchasing a ticket and bringing along someone who inspires and invests time in them. See the advertisement above and click on the link to purchase a ticket. 

Writing Competitions

The following writing competitions are now open for submissions from students in Year 7-12:

We encourage all students to have a go at crafting a piece of writing. Whether it’s based on work they’ve done in English class or out of their own interest, writing a piece that is judged externally is a great way to gain validation for effort and skill.

For more details, please visit the website or contact Dr Phoebe Poon (High Potential Learning Coordinator) at ppoon@redlands.nsw.edu.au

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