Year 8
Swimming Carnival
Our recent Swimming Carnival was a huge success, with Yr 8 students diving into the fun and challenging themselves in the pool! Whether competing for a podium finish or simply giving it their best shot, our students showed incredible effort and enthusiasm.
We are proud of everyone who took part, demonstrating determination, sportsmanship and teamwork. Congratulations to all our swimmers for making the event a fantastic experience!
Year 8 Future Think Challenge Day
In Week 4, students will complete a quiz during Tutor Group to identify their transferable skills. Based on their results, they will be placed into groups that align with their strengths and interests.
On 13 March, they will spend the whole day working with industry experts, gaining real-world insights and exploring exciting career possibilities.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students to uncover their potential and take a step toward their future!
Shout Outs
There have been so many fantastic reasons to shout people out this week, whether its their involvement in the Swimming Carnival, helping new students find their feet, role modelling outstanding behaviour in both the classroom and around the school campus. We are so proud of the way Year 8 have been conducting themselves and are excited to see everyone thrive this year.
A few extra shout outs this week…
Well done to Logan Trass for his involvement in the Swimming Carnival on Tuesday. It was great to see him win 1st place. Well done also to Jade Kwan for her exceptional performances in the Swimming Carnival; Emilio Dressler, Sasha Gordon and Eddy Callaghan for their incredible swimming; all of our buddies who have helped our new students for the last week, Niamh McDonald, Jennifer Todd, Kirrilly Stone, Elsa Griffith, Bear Whitelaw, Hamish Gurney, Sammy Halliday, Sophia Moriarty, Jonah Krallis, Connor De Gray, Lina Lewis and Emma Guo.
Year 8 Camp
Redlands prides itself on its values-driven, real-world education. Our Camps are integral to this.
Building upon prior outdoor camp experiences, The Outdoor Experience is a transformative program designed to foster leadership, teamwork and resilience in students.
Set in the picturesque Myall Lakes, this program centres the student experience on group dynamics and collaboration. Through a variety of outdoor activities, students will face challenges that require them to work together, communicate effectively, and support one another.
A key focus is the development of empathy and compassion. Students will learn to understand and appreciate the perspectives of their peers and and how to be part of a community.For all information prior to departure (including the packing list), please visit the following link.
- Username: Redlands
- Password: Shine
All student medication must be accompanied with a Redlands Medical Authority Form. MAFs are located on the Outdoor Education Camps section on Pulse.
Completed MAFs must be emailed to nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au.
Please note:
- Prescription Medication must be placed into a Webster-Pak from a pharmacy.
- Non-prescription medication must be placed into a pill box and labelled with the student’s name, medication type, and the day/time to be administered. Loose tablets in a zip-lock bag will not be accepted.
Secondary School Photographs
Secondary School Student Portraits and Sibling Photos will take place on Wednesday 12 February.
Year Group Photos will take place on Wednesday 4 June.
The Standard Portrait and Year Group Package will be automatically billed to your school account and posted directly to your primary contact address following the Year Group photos in June. If you do not wish to receive a standard package, please complete the Photo Opt Out Form before 10 February.
The Standard Package will cost $40 and consist of:
- Year Group Photograph 20 x 30cm
- Portrait packages containing 7 portraits:
1 – 15 x 20cm
2 – 10 x 15cm
1 – 10 x 7cm
1 – 7.5 x 5cm
2 – 5 x 3.5cm
- Online access to a high-resolution digital portrait download
- If your child is unable to have their portrait taken on 12 February, catch-up photos will be offered on 6 March at school.
Student Portrait Photo Schedule
Students should go to their timetabled lesson in the period photos are scheduled. Class teachers will take students to the portrait photos at the required time. If your child is unable to attend the portrait photo, please contact the Year Advisor and an alternative time may be arranged on the day. A catch-up date for portraits is scheduled on Thursday 6 March, in the Learning Hub level 2 during tutor time. Your child will need to wear full school uniform.
- Period 1 – Year 7 & Year 8
- Period 2 – Year 9 & Year 10
- Tutor Time – Year 12
- Period 3 – Year 11
Sibling Photos
If you would like to order Sibling Photos, please complete the Sibling Order Form before 10 February. Secondary School Sibling photos will be held in Redlands Hall from 7.15-8.15am. Junior Campus Sibling Photos will be held on Friday 14 March on the Junior Campus. If you are unable to attend on 12 February this alternative date is an available option.
If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au.
School Uniform
All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including ties and blazers. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy and hair coloured accessories. No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.
Ms Abby Walker
Yr 8 Advisor
9968 9818
awalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au