Year 9
Social Awareness Program
Next Thursday, Yr 9 students are running a BBQ and bookstore fundraiser, with all proceeds going towards Room to Read. The bookstore will be compiled from books donated from all Year Groups in the school and these books will then be available for any student to acquire by donating a gold coin to Room to Read. It would be greatly appreciated if any books can be donated by Yr 9s and their families in the coming days.
STEAM
This week for two days, Yr 9 have been involved in STEAM activities – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics. Students have been given a project that involves auditing our electricity usage in School and looking at ways to reduce this amount both at school and at home. The aim is for each group to produce a Business Plan to be presented to senior management as to how the school can minimise its carbon footprint and reduce energy costs.
Surf Education
Students participated in the surf education program at Collaroy Beach on Monday. Unfortunately, due to the extreme heat on Tuesday, the program was condensed into one day. The students had fun in the water, learning how to surf.
Australian Schools Basketball Championships
Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to attend the Australian Schools Basketball Championships in Melbourne from 1 December: Nikola Barac, Sasha Jansz, Julia Saunders and Oliver Stephens.
Australian Schools Tennis Challenge
Congratulations to James Robinson for representing Redlands at the upcoming Australian Schools Tennis Challenge from 23 November in Albury. We wish him all the best!
Interesting Article of the Week
As Yr 9s are involved in STEAM activities for two days this week, I have attached a website link, which talks about the importance of students learning skills that make them employable as the job market is changing. Skills such as problem-solving, taking initiative and independent thinking are important for employers, and can be developed through the areas and projects involved in STEAM.
Winter School 2020
Even though summer is about to hit us, it is time to get ready for Winter School 2020. In our historic 25th year of operation, this is an experience not to be missed. This year we are getting started early to help everyone plan ahead for the year to come. The Winter School Information Night will be held in Redlands Hall at 6.00pm on Monday 18 November. Applications open on Monday 11 November. The online application form and information about Winter School can be found on Redlands Pulse.
I hope you have a great week!
Ms Rebecca Mountain
Yr 9 Advisor
rmountain@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462