Year 7

News
  • Thank you to all Tutors and Ms Abigail Walker for their support throughout Term 1.
  • It is important that students clear and clean their lockers before the end of term.
  • Winter Uniform is to be worn from the start of Term 2. Details can be found in the Student Planner.
  • This term we have sadly said farewell to Kiara van Graan, Samantha Rietbroke and Marley Mendoza (all have moved overseas). We wish them and their families the best of luck on their new adventures.
  • All students have received their School Photo packs. If you missed your order or you are wanting to order more photos, students can collect their personal order information from the Year Advisors Office in A Block (Secondary School Office).
End of Term 1

Ms Walker, Tutors and I congratulate all students (parents too) for making it through their first term of Secondary School! There have been new friendships, changed friendships, laughter and sometimes tears as students have tackled the challenges of Secondary School and the vast change to their routine. All students should be proud of their efforts and we hope they thoroughly enjoy a much-needed rest over the holidays. The next two weeks will provide a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the successes and challenges of Term 1, considering how students can adapt their habits and continue developing their organisation, social and study skills learnt in in their first 11 weeks of their high school journey. Useful resources:

  • Reach Out – Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
  • The Study Skills Handbook – Helping secondary students develop effective study skills (Username: redlands | Password: 68results)
International Day

Tuesday was a resounding success and it was fantastic to see so many Yr 7s making the effort to wear costume. Notable mention goes to William Byron’s French attire, Douglas Mantell’s Scottish wig and hat, Alex Scotting’s Japanese judo gear, and Cleophe Eliatamby who won best costume in Yr 7. The International Day Prefect’s Assembly was entertaining and informative – Oliver Kesby won the Secondary School Commonwealth Games True/False competition. Last Friday, students completed an activity on the Declaration of Human Rights during Pastoral Care.

Musical

I was completely overwhelmed by the commitment and unprecedented involvement of Yr 7 in the 2018 musical Return to the Forbidden Planet. Students sang, danced and acted their way through the rock songs of the 1960s seeing the audience clapping and bopping along. Congratulations to Lucy Horton for being the recipient of the 2018 Yr 7 Stanislavski Award.

Battle of the Bands

Well done to Sam Chubb, Joseph Irvine, Oliver Wood, Holly Gallagher, Ophelia Jackson, Sophia Leon-Searle and Tom Wang of Yr 7 who completed in Battle of the Bands on Monday night. Holly, Ophelia, Sophia and Tom won their division performing The Pretender by The Foo Fighters.

Theatresports

It was a joy to join all players at the Theatresports Competition on Tuesday night as the Technique Judge. I was blown away by the standard of performance from all students. Jess Marshall, Sienna Wessels, Issy Treloar, Catarina Croll, Bella Zeppel, Holly Gallagher, Claudia Lalich and Fraya Gait represented Yr 7. Stand out moment from Yr 7 was Bella Zeppel beating up a lion who stole her hamburger in the game Death in a Minute. 

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists  exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Ms Marita Jansons 
Year 7 Advisor
mjansons@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9819