Year 12

Hump Week

The next few weeks are the busiest period of this term for many students, working hard for multiple assessments and deadlines. Some students are beginning to show some signs of both physical and emotional fatigue. Students have been assured that while it is common for this time of year, they should look for warning signs of exhaustion. These signs may appear as low tolerance to stress or stressful situations, inattentiveness, insensitivity, lack of motivation and also physical fatigue. Students have been encouraged to keep an eye on each other, openly share how they are feeling, and seek help though the Pastoral Care team if needed.

HSC Student Meeting 

Earlier this week, all the HSC students attended a meeting with Mr Randall (Dean of HSC) about the essential information with regards to their course studies, including familiarisation with the rules and procedures advertised by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). It is extremely important for students to accurately update their personal details on the website Students Online, so that they can view personalised information, such as their individual exam timetable, study details and HSC results when they become available. For more information, please click this link. 

IB ToK Enrichment Excursion

On Friday 1 March, Yr 12 IB Theory of Knowledge (ToK) students will be attending a workshop on Critical Thinking for the IB, offering excellent preparation for their upcoming assessment, the Essay, worth 67% of their ToK grade. The excursion will take place at the School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry at the University of Sydney, Darlington. Buses will depart from 2 Allister St (Junior Campus) at 8.30am and they will return to school by 3.30pm. I hope all the students will make the most of this great opportunity, inspired by the presenter’s guidance and wisdom. 

Student Leadership

With the Secondary Swimming Carnival, Junior Swimming Carnival and Prefect-led Assembly every fortnight, Yr 12 students have really pulled together to raise a tight-knit community spirit. There has been much positive feedback regarding the way of Yr 12 students modelled good leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of fun. Well done to all students involved. 

Debating

Lunch and Learn – free public speaking workshops in school

Masters Academy is running two free lunch time sessions on Public Speaking (with nibbles provided) for students in L.1.4 on Thursday 7 March and Thursday 14 March. Anyone is welcome though classroom space is limited. Please ask your son or daughter to drop in.

Sibling and Cocurricular Photographs

Sibling photos will be held on the Senior Campus on 13 March 7.30 – 8.30am in Redlands Hall. Sibling photographs must be ordered online prior to the day of photography by visiting www.advancedlife.com.au and using the online order code: NWL 4NR ETY.

Cocurricular photos for Music, Dance, Drama and Theatre and Debating will be held on 13 and 20 March at the Top Garden. Please check with the Cocurricular Activity Coordinator for the photography schedule. Students are reminded school blazers are required for photos.

Ms Vanessa Wang
Yr 12 Advisor
vwang@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9813