Service and Social Engagement

Yr 11 Supporting a Community Fundraiser

Last weekend a small team of Yr 11 students assisted at a community fundraiser for the Royal Society for Deaf and Blind Children. To their credit they were wonderful Redlands ambassadors and were able to assist the event organisers by helping out with door and raffle ticket sales and even joined in with the trivia questions. Helping out in the community is a simple way of making a contribution and their efforts were very much appreciated.

Yr 7 Service Learning

In Tutor Time students have been learning about the role of non-profit organisations in the community and thinking about how we can make a positive contribution. Students will be researching to find out about the role of their chosen organisation, help or support others and the role they play. During October, students will be focusing on the work of Assistance Dogs Australia. Founded in 1996, Assistance Dogs Australia trains and places unique dogs with Australians in unique situations. They currently train dogs that specialise in support for people with a physical disability, autism or PTSD, as well as providing a range of services to these individuals and their families. In Term 4 we will have a visit from Assistance Dogs Australia to learn about the extensive training program and the amazing support a dog can provide.

Junior School Maths and Reading

The Redlands Junior School Maths and Reading after school programs are underway again this term with over 50 Secondary School students offering their time on Wednesday afternoons every week. Secondary School students are working one to one with a Junior School buddy to strengthen either Maths or Reading confidence which is a rewarding process for both Secondary and Junior students.

Yr 11 Change Makers

This is a dynamic group of engaged and concerned Yr 11 citizens wanting to develop their understanding of some of the big social issues. Together we have developed a method of identifying stakeholders to an issue and building an understanding of their perspectives as a means of being better informed and able to influence the debate in a constructive way. Inspired by Norwegian student Greta Thunberg, our focus at the moment is the complex issue of climate change.

Ms Kria Coleman
Service Coordinator
kcoleman@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9892