Year 9
Interesting Article of the Week
This week I have attached the websites from two of the speakers some Yr 9 students were fortunate to hear on Tuesday at Altitude Day (see more detail below). The first website is that of Ben Pettingill, who became blind at the age of 16 years. As a result of what Ben has gone through, he believes that life has no limits other than what we impose on ourselves and on others, and that it is up to us to create the life for ourselves that we want. The second website is a business that has been created by Lauren Shuttleworth and is relevant for Yr 9s as it connects with the organisation Room to Read. Lauren has developed an idea where each stationery product sold funds a specific number of education days for girls in developing countries. The hope is that it reduces the inequality evident between boys and girls in these countries.
Yr 9 into Yr 10 Information Evening
Next Wednesday 12h June from 6.00pm, there is an information evening for Yr 9 students and parents to give them details about the options and electives that are available for Yr 10 2020. Please come along with your child to find out more.
Arnhem Land Immersion Opportunity
In the April school holidays next year, students from our Year Group have the opportunity to live with and learn from the Yolngu people of Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory. This is an incredible experience that allows students to develop a greater knowledge and understanding of our land, Aboriginal culture, and self. All parents and students are invited to find out more at the Information Evening on Monday 24th June at 6.15pm in the Roseby Library. Any questions should be directed to Mr Simon Colyer.
Altitude Day
On Tuesday, 20 Yr 9 students were invited to attend Altitude Day run by the organisation YLead for Yr 9 students across NSW. Over double the number of students applied to attend this event but unfortunately, we were only able to take 20, and they were selected based on their emails to Tony and me, expressing their interest in the event. The students had a wonderful day where they listened to a number of speakers encouraging them to ‘dream big’ and ‘listen to understand’. The hope was that the students felt “You can 100% change the world. It’s the little things that really count. BE BRAVE,” (Emma Watson, actor and activist). The students returned to Redlands inspired to make a difference in the world and be the best they can be. They will be presenting what they learnt to the Year Group in their assembly next week.
Gala Arts
Congratulations to the talented students involved in Gala Arts last Friday: Jacob Gold, Alex Gibbs, Ema Yasumura and Tate Boswarva. It was a magnificent evening!
Social Awareness Program
Students have begun looking at organisations whose primary focus is reducing the inequality that exists between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians and will be getting to know the organisation in detail.
Pastoral Care Program
This week students completed the annual Behaviour Awareness Survey, where they were able to anonymously express their opinions about the school environment, endorse positive contributions from students, and identify any undesirable behaviours that are not aligned with the values of Redlands.
I hope you have a great week.
Ms Rebecca Mountain
Yr 9 Advisor
rmountain@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462