Year 12
Key Dates
- 26 July Gala Arts
- 29 July Police Liaison Student Presentation
- 5-16 August Yr 12 HSC & IB Trial Examinations
- 20 August SS Parent Wellbeing Session
- 26-30 August Yr 12IB Final Orals
- 28 August Yr 3-12 HSC Visual Arts Exhibition Opening Night
- 18 September Yr 12 IB Visual Arts Exhibition Opening Night
- 19 September Yr 12 Final Chapel Service
- 23 September Yr 12 Thanksgiving Assembly
- 24 September Yr 12 Breakfast Cruise and Activities Day
- 25 September Yr 12 Farewell Assembly and Valedictory Prize Giving Ceremony and Dinner
- 26 September Last Day of Term 3
- 14 October First Day of Term 4
- 16 October – 8 November Yr 12 HSC Exams
- 21 October – 11 November Yr 12 IB Exams
Welcome Back
Welcome back to Yr 12 students and their families to the last term of Secondary School. As students have noticed that they are engaging in “their last” of several things at the start of this term, they are also excited and full of energy returning from productive breaks and focusing on the upcoming Trial Examinations in Wk 3.
As a record number of Yr 12 students participated in the JEDDLE, OSC and Redlands based academic workshops over the term break, presenters were impressed by their enthusiasm for the content, their engagement in the sessions and the sheer number of students committing to this additional support outside of term time. Thank you for parent and carer support from home and well done to the cohort for embracing these opportunities.
Last term wrapped up with smiles, dancing and beautiful memories for the Class of 2024. Students heard from Mr Nick Walker as his cohort started the Give Back Morning Initiative. They also heard from Mrs Jansons, Mrs Riley, Mrs Van de Peer, Mr Corcoran and their Year Advisors with thoughts on what service means to them, the meaning of giving back to the Redlands Community and how it can be a part of their lives ongoing. Students jumped into their varied activities throughout the morning with enthusiasm and ended their day at the Yr 12 Formal. Photos below showcase a few beautiful moments of the cohort entering the Shangri-La Ballroom, the cohort taking to the dance floor and having an unforgettable evening. A full collection of photos will be shared with students via a link from our external provider.
Wishing you all a rich and well-rounded last term with moments of pride, reflection and gratitude.
Nutrition and Examinations Presentation with Anna from The Biting Truth
This week, Yr 11 and 12 students engaged in a presentation by Anna, founding director of The Biting Truth and an Accredited Practising Dietician. She shared invaluable information with students regarding what to eat at breakfast to fuel your body and brain, addressed the appropriate amount of caffeine for growing teenagers to consume on a daily basis (one cup!) and busted a few myths that have been trending on TikTok. Students were encouraged to ensure they do include carbohydrates, proteins and fruits for a well-balanced breakfast and they were advised as to which local neighbourhood fast food places offer healthy, nutrient-rich meal options to keep their energy up for studying throughout the afternoon.
Anna invited students to email her with any questions about fads or specific queries about getting enough of a balance for breakfast throughout the examination period. Further information about Anna and her co-founder, Alex, can be found here.
Year 12 Legacy Gift: Our Gift, Our Legacy
It has been an exciting journey with the Year 12 Legacy Gift team working through ideas, concepts and fundraising initiatives. This year’s student led initiative is focusing on the importance of ‘Giving Back’ to the School. It is wonderful to see students working collaboratively and with a passion to continue this tradition which was started by the Class of 2016.
This year, funds raised will be contributed to the sixth Redlands Means Tested Scholarship named after Coralie Amos OAM Redlander Class of 1964. For all her efforts and commitment to Service, Coralie was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for Community Service in 2021.
Please join Year 12 in their efforts: They are inviting the entire Redlands community to support them in their fundraising efforts. They appreciate your support as they come to the end of their Redlands journey by purchasing one, or more, of our special commemorative 2024 drink bottles, Redlands Rhino key chains and greeting cards, or contribute directly to the Scholarship Fund.
If you make a purchase, products will be available next Term (July/August) either delivered to your child’s class/tutor or by post for an extra charge.
Alternatively you can make a tax deductible donation to the Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship.
Careers and Universities
At this point in Yr 12, students should have:
- Met with the Careers Advisors and know what applications they are making.
- Know the due dates and methods for applications.
- Be checking the weekly Careers Pulse newsletter for reminders.
- Have started any international applications and be in frequent contact with the Careers Advisors to manage them.
Due dates are in the Key Dates section below, and are sent out each week in the Pulse News Careers Newsletter.
Several Early Entry programs including Macquarie University and UTS are now open. Not every university offers an Early Entry program and many are restricted by certain criteria, to check see participating Universities, if you can’t find a program for the university you want then you will apply as per normal through UAC.
Key Dates Term 3
26 July Macquarie University early entry direct applications first round close
2 Sept Macquarie University Leaders and Achievers (early entry) first round offer
2 Sept ANU early entry offers
9 Sept UTS early entry direct applications close
26 Sept UTS early entry direct application offer
Key Dates
30 Sept UAC early bird applications close
21 Nov EAS documents uploaded to UAC by this date
18 Dec UAC ATARs released
23 Dec UAC December main round offers released
9 Jan UAC January main round offers released
Year 12 University Applications Overview reminder. Please see the Careers Pulse page for further information on events, pathways and career exploration.
The University of Sydney ARTiculate Talk Series
The University of Sydney runs the ARTiculate Talk Series for high school students who wish to extend their learning in the arts and social sciences. The series features free webinars from leading academics at the University of Sydney. To view past talks or sign up to upcoming live sessions, please go to this website. Upcoming topics in August and September include:
- Visual Arts: five case studies in art history and criticism
- Philosophy: Critical Thinking in the IB – targeted to IB students, but open to HSC students
- Community and Family Studies (CAFS)
Recent webinars available for online viewing relate to Ancient History, Economics, English, and Studies of Religion.
Illuminate Scholars Program
Ms Alissa Ynson
Yr 12 Advisor
aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9865