Year 10

Year 10 Leadership Project

Today the Assistant Dean of Students Ms Matthews spoke to Yr 10 about an exciting new initiative that provides Yr 10 students with valuable leadership opportunities as they support our Yr 6 Junior School students in their transition to Secondary School. This project is part of our ongoing effort to cultivate leadership skills, empathy and a sense of responsibility among our Yr 10 students.

The transition activities are designed to help Yr 6 students feel more comfortable and confident as they prepare for the move to Secondary School. Through these activities, Yr 6 students will connect with older peers, familiarise themselves with the Senior Campus, and gain practical experience in navigating their new environment.

As part of this initiative, Year 10 students will have the opportunity to be actively involved in three key activities:

1. Connection Session in the Arnold Library
Yr 10 students will lead connection games and activities during a special session in the Arnold Library. This session is designed to help Yr 6 students start building relationships with older peers in a fun and supportive environment.   

         Time frame: 7:40- 8:30am

         Two x Yr 10 Student Teams of 15 students

         Dates:  -Term 3, Wk 5 Wednesday 21 August (next week!)

                       -Term 3, Wk 6 Wednesday 28 August

                      -Term 3, Wk 7 Wednesday 4 September

                      -Term 4, Wk 2 Wednesday 23 October

2. Year 6 Lunch at the Senior Campus
Yr 10 students will assist in guiding Yr 6 students during a visit to the Senior Campus, where they will experience lunchtime routines and explore the campus. This role gives our Yr 10 students a chance to mentor their younger peers, helping them navigate this new environment.

3. Term 4 Question Panel
Later in the year, Yr 10 students will participate in a question panel hosted by the School Counselling Team. They will share their experiences and insights about transitioning to Yr 7, offering advice and support to the Year 6 students.

These activities not only provide Yr 10 students with leadership experience but also allow them to make a meaningful impact on the school community. Students will be able to express their interest to participate via a Survey Form on the Yr 10 Pastoral Page, 

Thank you for your ongoing support of our Yr 10 students as they embrace these leadership roles.

Year 10 Service Learning Initiative 

In Term 3, Year 10 students will be participating in an exciting and meaningful Service Learning initiative. This program focuses on the important issue of homelessness and aims to engage students in understanding its causes, consequences and the broader societal impacts. Throughout the term, students will participate in various activities, including Tutor Time sessions, hearing from guest speakers and culminating in a full-day excursion to Cook4Good. This initiative is dedicated to preparing and distributing meals to homeless individuals in Sydney’s CBD, providing a hands-on experience that reinforces the concepts learned in Tutor sessions.

Learning Intentions:

  • Students will develop their reasoning and explanation skills.
  • They will explore the diverse perspectives that people hold regarding homelessness.
  • They will gain an understanding of the various factors contributing to homelessness.
  • Students will access and analyse health data to better understand the current state of homelessness in Australia.

We believe this program will provide invaluable insights and foster a deeper sense of empathy and social responsibility in our students. We look forward to supporting them in this journey of learning and service.

Week 5 is Book Week!

During Week 5 this term, the Redlands Library team will be celebrating Australian School Library Day, a significant event across Australian schools. Conveniently, it is wedged within Book Week, which celebrates the love of reading. Therefore, the entire week will be all about promoting the incredible resources that school libraries like our offer, highlighting the importance of qualified library staff and the impact libraries have on the school community at large. All week, students can take part in the festivities and share in the joy of literature within Roseby Library as well as some of their timetabled classes.

School Climate Survey – Week 4

This week, students were invited to complete a School Climate Survey. The survey was anonymous and aimed to gather data from the student body regarding the climate at Redlands. It provided an opportunity for students to give feedback on the school environment, acknowledge peers who contributed positively, or voice any concerns. Once the data was collected, it was provided to the Year Advisor, Head of Secondary School, Counsellors and the Dean of Students. This information will help inform effective interventions and foster our inclusive community.

Redlands Sport – 2024/25 Summer Sport Registrations

The Summer Sport Registrations for the 2024/25 Summer Season will open on Friday 9 August at 4:30pm. 

Students and parents/carers will be able to access this link:

Redlands Sport – Summer Sport 2024/25 Registrations Links to an external site.

  • All students must complete 1 representative sport per year (including in your final year of school).
  • Students who are currently enrolled in a 2024 Winter Representative Sport may choose either:
    • 2024/25 Summer Representative Sport
    • 2024/25 Summer Non-Representative Sport
  • Students who are currently enrolled in a Winter Non-Representative Sport must choose a 2024/25 Summer Representative Sport
  • All Non-Representative Sports have an additional cost involved (available via Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport)
  • The following Summer Representative Sports have an additional cost involved:
    • Rowing
    • Sailing

As we move into the 2024/25 Summer Sport Season ALL students are required to complete this registration so we can ensure all Secondary School students have been allocated to a sport for for Summer Season which commences in Week 6 this term.

If you select your preference as a Summer Representative Sport you are committing to the Redlands Sport Program, as such you will need to meet the mandatory requirements for those sports, which include:

  • 2 compulsory sessions per week 
  • Saturday fixtures
  • Adhering to the Redlands School & Sport Guidelines

Failure to meet these requirements will result in school disciplinary actions and may result in completion of another representative sport the following season.

Please note: If you are trialing for 1st teams. there is a mandatory Gym Session for ALL 1st teams.

Students in Year 11 2024:
(1) Students must complete a representative sport in their final year of school (this includes meeting the attendance requirements), this will either be a Summer (2024/25) Representative Sport or a Winter (2025) Representative sport
(2) If you complete a Non-Representative Sport for the Summer 2023/24 Season, then you must choose a Representative Sport in the 2025 Winter Season.

To see a breakdown of what sports are on offer, timings cost where applicable please see Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport (then each individual sport for the Summer Season)

Summer Representative Sport has a Saturday morning commitment to it with most matches taking place on Saturday mornings (the majority of games are an hour commitment anywhere between 8:00am and finishing by 2:00pm – not including travel time). Please keep this in mind as you complete this form.

For more information relating to each sport, the costs, involvements and commitment please refer to the Secondary School Sports section on Redlands Pulse.

This process of Summer Sport selection is the only method of registration. Emails to the Sports Department will not be accepted.

Wellbeing Support Webinar for Secondary School Parents / Carers – Tuesday 20 August

Next Tuesday, our amazing counselling team will be running another of their informative webinars to help parents / carers in navigating how best to support their children. The webinar will explore how to foster resilience and self-confidence, and how to develop healthy relationships in adolescents.

View the tile below for full details. You can access the webinar through Zoom.

Giving Day

Support the Expansion of High Country Campus on Wednesday 21 August!

https://www.charidy.com/redlands

We are excited to be holding our inaugural Giving Day on Wednesday 21 August to raise much-needed funds to expand our High Country Campus. We have 24 hours only to reach our goal of $400,000 on Giving Day!

View Informational Video

On this day, every dollar you donate to the Redlands Foundation will be TRIPLED by generous supporters who have already pledged to match your contributions. So if you give $100, the School will receive $300. No matter the amount, your support on 21 August will help us bring transformative opportunities to life for every Redlands student.

Learn More here: https://www.charidy.com/redlands

Term 3 Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

  • Science Week – Week 4: Monday 12 – Friday 16 August

  • SS Parent Wellbeing Session – Week 5: Tuesday 20 August

  • Wear it Purple Day – Week 6: Friday 30 August

  • R U OK? Day – Week 8: Thursday 12 September

  • 2025 Student Leaders Announcement – Week 8: Friday 13 September

  • End of Term 3 – Week 10: Thursday 26 September

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