Year 7

Year 7 Success: Celebrating a Fantastic First Year!

Finishing Year 7 positively is crucial as it sets a strong foundation for the rest of your secondary school journey. It helps build confidence, fosters a sense of achievement, and encourages a positive mindset for future challenges. Completing Year 7 with enthusiasm also strengthens friendships and enhances overall wellbeing. To celebrate this important milestone, we will host an ice blocks and Fahl celebration on Friday, 29th November, during Tutor Time. This event is a chance to say well done to Year 7 students for a fantastic first year at secondary school!

Science Focus

In the Y7 science lessons this week, students created their own versions of cells using a variety of materials to demonstrate their understanding of cell structure and function. Some students baked cakes, carefully decorating them with edible ingredients to represent different organelles, while others built detailed models with Lego blocks. A few students used plasticine to craft 3D cells, adding vibrant colors to highlight specific parts like the nucleus and mitochondria. The hands-on activity allowed students to creatively explore cell biology while reinforcing the roles of each cell component. Well done to our creative Yr 7 students and a huge thank you to our incredible Science Teachers for making learning so much fun!

Rock in the Quad

On Tuesday this week, we were delighted to hear Rock in the Quad echoing around the Secondary School during recess and lunchtime. Whilst it might not have been quite in the ‘quad’ in recess, due to some unforecasted wet weather, it managed to clear up for our lunchtime session for all to hear and enjoy. 

We’re proud of the work of our rock bands and their enthusiastic performances, showcasing the year’s worth of contemporary musical collaboration. A huge well done to Year 7 students Henry Hughes (Guitar) and Joshua Rantall (Voice).

History Excursion – Week 7

We can’t wait for our Year 7 History excursion to the Chau Chak Museum next week! We’re looking forward to a fantastic couple of days! 

Excursion Dates

• Monday, 25 November: 7B, 7O, 7P, and 7Y
• Tuesday, 26 November: 7G, 7M, and 7R

Important Details

• Uniform: Students should wear full school uniform.
• Food: Please bring recess and lunch in a small tote bag. These will be stored at the museum.
• Bus Departure: Buses will depart from Redlands Lane at 8:20 am, aiming to reach the museum by 9:00 am. All students will return back to Redlands before 3.20pm.
• Medical Reminder: Students who require an Epipen of Asthma puffer must bring these along to the excursion and show them to their group teacher before departure.

Shout Outs

Two of our talented Redlands students, Andy Guan (Year 9) and Sophie Wong (Year 7), reached the semi-finals of the United Nations Youth Voice competition last Friday.

Sophie Wong has advanced to the final round and will present at NSW Parliament this Friday. Sophie will deliver a prepared speech on addressing the negative impacts of large-scale industrial agriculture while ensuring adequate food supply. Sophie will also showcase her public speaking skills by answering impromptu questions in front of a large audience.

Congratulations to both Andy and Sophie on their outstanding efforts, and best of luck to Sophie for the finals!

Share the Dignity Christmas Drive

On Tuesday, our Yr 7 cohort were visited by Yr 11 students who were helping to promote this year’s Christmas Appeal, aimed at supporting Share the Dignity. Share the Dignity is a women’s charity in Australia that works to make a real difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness or doing it tough.

Tutor groups will be working together to bring in items and then produce a bag of essential goods that can go to an adult, teen or mum and bub, to help someone in need for Christmas. In line with our service focus this semester, this initiative will give students another opportunity to think beyond themselves and work towards helping people in need. Remember, student contributions need to be in by Tuesday!

Speech Night

The Redlands 141st Secondary School Speech Night is fast approaching on Wednesday 4 December. The evening is a wonderful celebration of all our students’ achievements this year. Please make sure you view Pulse for all the relevant details.

The Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase!

The school is encouraging all Secondary School students to join forces in spreading the joy of Christmas and connecting with the community by participating in the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase on Thursday, November 28th, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Bougainvillea Retirement Village.

This annual event offers students from Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to bring holiday cheer to the residents through musical performances which could involve singing, acting or dancing. It is a wonderful way to give back, make meaningful connections, and celebrate the spirit of Christmas together. Students interested in taking part in this memorable event can sign up by clicking HERE.

Sign up now to be part of the joy!

NSW School Vaccinations 2024 

NSW Health will offer vaccinations to all Year 7 students on Thursday 28^th November 2024; 

Year 7 –Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Also      Year 7 – dTpa (if not given at the previous clinic)

                Year 10 – Meningococcal ACWY (if not given already)

Vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received.

If you missed completing the vaccination consent before, please fill in the form now and your child can get both dTpa and HPV vaccines at the coming clinic.

If you or your child’s other parent already provided consent for both HPV and dTpa vaccines for the clinic on 7^th November 2024 you don’t need to submit consent again. You can check if you gave online consent by logging in. 

How to provide consent: 

1. To complete online consent for your child’s school vaccinations, visit here. and log in using your Service NSW details.

This is the same account you may already use to renew your driver’s licence. Refer to Service NSW to create an account if you don’t already have one.   Update or confirm your personal details in ServiceNSW as required. 

1. Complete the School Vaccination Consent Form for your child. Read a step-by-step guide on how to provide consent online. Translated guides are available in Arabic, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese.

No Medicare?

If you or your child do not have a Medicare card or you don’t have I.T. access, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper-based consent form directly from your child’s school.

Student absent from school on clinic day?

They can be vaccinated at a school clinic next year. Students do not need to go to their GP for vaccination because they are absent but that is an option if the parent prefers. 

For more information on routine school vaccinations, visit here.

If you require information in your language, visit here. 

Key Dates

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