Year 9

Key Dates

Science Club

Science Club encompasses a number of the already existing activities offered by the Science faculty, such as Engineering Club and Titration Club, and expands to take in more opportunities with possibilities including Sleek Geek and the Young Scientist Competitions, as well as being a way of disseminating information about external Science based events for interested students. Science Club meets on Tuesday lunchtimes in R2.1.

Some students have already signed up for the Engineering or Titration Club and this is part of the Science Club. The Science Club will focus on particular events at different times. All students are welcome and we would like to hear their ideas of what interests them.

Safer Internet Day At Home

This year Safer Internet Day will be celebrated on Tuesday 11 February. The theme is Together for a better internet and Australia’s eSafety Commissioner is encouraging parents to mark the day by starting family conversations about online safety. You can download their Safer Internet Day resources at Safer Internet Day and use them to start the chat about online safety with your family. 

Parents can also join a free webinar Tech, Teens and Time Online – 11 February from 8.00-9.00pm or 12 February from 1.30-2.30pm. Register here. The session will cover ideas to start the chat about harmful content, relationships and online harassment strategies for addressing common digital parenting challenges,  online wellbeing strategies for teens and how to get help if things go wrong.

SchoolTV

Today parents face a multitude of modern day challenges in raising happy, well and resilient young people. Whilst there is a great deal of information available, this can often be confusing and overwhelming for parents looking for guidance. SchoolTV addresses this as a new online resource designed to empower you as parents with credible and sound information with realistic, practical ongoing support strategies. In the coming weeks, Note Day will highlight some key resources available on SchoolTV relevant to the age and stage of Yr 9 students.

SchoolTV: Positive Parenting

The mental health of today’s young people is at an all-time low. Depression, anxiety and self-harm are sadly on the rise. Unfortunately, there are more risk factors than protective factors, facing young people growing up. To parent effectively, it is simply not enough to avoid the obvious dangers like abuse, neglect and overindulgence. Parents therefore, need to arm themselves with practical skills, knowledge and strategies when it comes to raising children. Numerous studies suggest that the best-adjusted children are reared by parents who find a way to combine warmth and sensitivity with clear behavioural expectations. Key Article: Why Parents Should feel Good About Saying ‘No’ To Their Children

Reminder – Fiji Service Learning Opportunity

This year, in the October school holidays, students from Yr 9 will have the opportunity to travel to Fiji and immerse themselves in Fijian life. This is the fourth year that Redlands has partnered with Rustic Pathways to provide this opportunity for Yr 9 students.

The trip is split into two sections. The first is spent in a Highlands village, where students are accommodated via a homestay program and engage in a range of cultural immersion and service activities. Following this, students return to the coast at Rustic Pathways Momi Bay Base. During this time, students work with a Marine Biologist to assist and learn about environmental management of the surrounding reef and coastal area.

This program gives students a wide range of experiences, whilst developing their understanding of the Fijian culture. It is designed to both educate and challenge students, helping them to embrace the concept of being a global citizen.

Sign up needs to be completed shortly. Any questions should be directed to Mr Gray, Dean of Activities. 

Sienna Wessels

After spending the summer break skiing and training in the northern hemisphere, Sienna Wessels was given the opportunity to race in the Rocky Mountain Series in the Snowboard Cross races at Mt Cooper, USA. We are excited to share that Sienna won three gold medals over three days! She trained hard in the lead up and it is so rewarding to see that the hard work paid off. This will now qualify her to compete in the USASA Nationals later this year. Congratulations, Sienna!

Ms Marita Jansons 
Yr 9 Advisor
mjansons@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9819