Year 7

Day of AI 

The Day of AI was an exhilarating event filled with engaging discussions and positive exchanges centered around the boundless possibilities of AI. Participants enthusiastically delved into the intricacies of inputting data to cultivate valuable insights and innovative ideas. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as students wholeheartedly embraced the opportunity to connect with peers who share their passion for leveraging AI’s potential. From exploring emerging technologies to brainstorming creative applications, the day was a testament to the transformative power of collaborative learning and the limitless horizons of artificial intelligence.

A huge thank you to everyone who was involved in the organisation and running of such a positive and engaging day.

Roseby Red – Rooftop Party 

Well done Roseby Red, you certainly deserved your rooftop party. Such a great opportunity to connect with other students in the Tutor group. Thank you for creating such a beautiful poster about Respect in our community.

 

Group Chats 

 We are educating our Yr 7 students on the importance of balancing technology use both at home and in school. Below are some strategies we have discussed together. Implementing these strategies can help alleviate the stress and overwhelm often associated with group chats, empowering our students to manage their digital communication more effectively.

Suggestions to reduce group chat overwhelm:

  1. Set your phone to “do not disturb” mode: This feature helps minimise interruptions by silencing notifications from incoming messages, allowing you to focus on other tasks without being constantly bombarded by notifications.

  2. Mute the chat: Most messaging apps offer the option to mute specific group chats, which can be incredibly helpful in reducing the frequency of notifications. This way, you can still check the chat at your convenience without being overwhelmed by constant alerts.

  3. Leave the chat: If the group chat is causing excessive stress or distraction, consider leaving the chat altogether. This is a viable option when the chat is no longer serving its intended purpose or when the volume of messages becomes unmanageable.

  4. Set your text receipts to “delivered” rather than “read”: Changing your text receipts settings to display “delivered” instead of “read” can help alleviate the pressure to respond immediately. This allows everyone in the group to respond at their own pace without feeling pressured to reply instantly.

  5. Set reasonable expectations with friends. Have a cut-off time where phones are put out of sight to minimise distractions. 

 Wellbeing Seminar 

Thank you to everyone who attended the recent ‘Managing your Teen’s stress, anxiety and other big emotions’ seminar. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to our Wellbeing and Counselling Team for your incredible work preparing and delivering this session.

This seminar covered:

  • What to expect and developing your understanding of the normal course of adolescent emotional development  
  • Managing emotions by helping your teen express their emotions and helping them regain emotional control 
  • Recognising unhealthy emotional expression and responding appropriately  

If you would like access to the resources from this session, please use the  ‘Secondary School Student Wellbeing’ page on Pulse.  

The link to the page is here

Shout Outs 

A huge congratulations to Bear Whitelaw, Rafi Nicholas and Cooper Kramer who all excelled in the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron Dinghy Academy. All of these students have been highly commended for their diligence and positivity as Youth Sailors. 
 

Year 7 and 8 students travelled to Knox Grammar School on Tuesday 14 May to compete in the Da Vinci Decathlon. Our Year 7s have collaborated wonderfully and worked hard since the start of Term 1 to prepare for the big day. Congratulations to Elysia Angus, Jenna Forrest, Lalibela Gregory, Keaton Horry-Thew, Jennifer Todd, Enrico Viese Vivaldi, Ethan Wei and Bear Whitelaw for their fantastic efforts and for making the day a celebration of the enjoyment of learning. 

Balmoral Burn

Get ready to unleash your potential and join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay! Students from Years 7–12, get ready to conquer Sydney’s steepest street in Mosman for a noble cause. Join Redlands for the Humpy Dumpty Balmoral Burn Schools Relay on 26 May, 7:30 to 9:30 am. This event isn’t just about the challenge; it supports sick children nationwide. Founded by Phil Kearns AM to thank the Royal North Shore Hospital, the Balmoral Burn aids hospitals through the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Students can form teams of four, aiming to raise $250 per team for the cause.

Separate races will be held for boys and girls. Email Mr. Walker your team by the end of Week 1, Term 2, to participate.

Let’s unite as a community and make a difference. For more information, check the Secondary Sports section of Note Day.

Date 

Event 

Sunday 19 May 

 Snowsports Second hand equipment sale

Wednesday 5 June

Year Group Photos

Tuesday 25 June 

Athletics Carnival 

 

Ms Abby Walker
Yr 7 Advisor
9968 9818
awalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au