Year 9

Interesting Article of the Week

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This week I have attached a resource from the organisation DARTA – Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia who presented to Yr 9 on Monday. Students participated in discussions around alcohol and young people. On Tuesday evening there was a presentation also to parents, and I hope many of you were able to go along and learn how best to support your child now and in the future. The resources and information from DARTA are eye-opening, and this article in particular explains how parents play an important role in preventing or delaying teenage alcohol and other drug use, and how is it important to have an authoritative parenting style towards your children.

Student Achievements
  • Congratulations to Eden Borrie who won First prize in the NSW Flute Eisteddfod Grade 7/8 division last Sunday.
  • Redlands had some great results last week at the CIS Cross Country Carnival. In the 15 years girls 4km race, Olivia Vigneault finished in 9th place with automatic qualification through to the NSW All Schools. This result is amazing as the standard at CIS is very high. Olivia will go on to compete at the NSW All Schools Cross Country on 26 July. 
  • Ethan Noes, Asher McBride and Hugh Sellar are to be congratulated for attending the NSW Schools Surfing Regionals recently. All three students competed welL, in difficult conditions, with the waves not always being the best for them.
Pastoral Care Program

This week, in addition to the presentation by DARTA, students looked at the importance of exercise for mental health.

Social Awareness Program

This week the students have been finalising their presentations on their chosen organisations aimed at reducing inequality in Indigenous Australia.

Tour Information

Arnhem Land 

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 24 June at 6.15pm in the Roseby Library. Any questions should be directed to Simon Colyer at scolyer@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Japan 

Where history and tradition combine with modern technology and economic achievement, join the trip of a lifetime to Japan. Students will be completely immersed in Japanese language and culture from 11 – 23 April 2020. Details are:

  • 12 nights/13 days
  • Students currently in Yrs 8, 9, 10 and 11 and Yr 7 students who will be studying Japanese in 2020 as their chosen language
  • Visit Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Okinawa including a Japanese school
  • Minimum 15 students are required for this trip to go ahead

We look forward to welcoming you to the information evening on Monday 24 June at 5.00pm in L1.4. Alternatively, please complete this survey. For more information, contact Ms Abe or Mr Okawa. 

China

I hope you have a great week.

Ms Rebecca Mountain
Yr 9 Advisor
rmountain@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462