Year 11

Celebration of Academic Achievement & Growth Assembly

This week, Yr 11 celebrated the successes of Yr 12 2023 at their Academic Achievement and Growth Assembly. It was a wonderful opportunity for Yr 11 to consider what lies ahead in terms of planning and how best to prepare for their senior years to ensure success and growth. As parents, preparing and supporting your teens through their senior studies is crucial for their academic success and overall wellbeing. 

• Establish open communication channels to understand their goals, challenges and anxieties.
• Encourage them to create a realistic study schedule that balances academics, extracurricular activities and downtime.
• Help them to set achievable short-term goals to stay motivated and track progress.
• Offer emotional support during stressful periods, reminding them that setbacks are part of the learning process.
• Encourage healthy habits such as regular exercise, nutritious meals and sufficient sleep to optimise cognitive function.
• Provide a conducive study environment free from distractions. 
• Offer guidance on effective study techniques and time management strategies.
• Celebrate their achievements and acknowledge their efforts, fostering confidence and resilience.
• Emphasise the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and seeking help when needed.

By nurturing a supportive and empowering environment, we can help navigate senior studies with confidence and success.

Swimming Carnival

The Secondary School Swimming Carnival was a memorable event, marked by spirited competition and camaraderie. Throughout the day, students displayed their swimming skills with determination and enthusiasm, supported by cheers from their peers. From the warm-up laps to the final races, the pool buzzed with excitement. The carnival provided an opportunity for students to showcase their skills and foster a sense of community within the school. It was a day filled with friendly rivalry and sportsmanship. Congratulations to all students who participated and contributed to their House points.

Congratulations to Cowper for winning the carnival, and to the following students who were Age Champion Runner Ups for their age group:

• Annabelle Hwang (17 Girls)
• Lachlan Green (17 Boys)

Term 1 Key Dates

Secondary School Photo Dates 2024

• 14 February: Individual portraits and sibling photos
• 1 March: 10.10–11.05am, Redlands Learning Hub Level 2. Catch up opportunity for individual portraits and sibling photos
• 15 March: Alternative opportunity for sibling photos on both campuses.
• 5 June: Year Group photos

Schedule 14 February

7.15-8.15am: Secondary School Sibling Photos in Redlands Hall. To order Sibling Photos, please click here, enter the password ALLISTER and select Siblings Order Form before 8 February.

8.20am–12.00pm:  Individual portraits. Yr 7 to 12 students will go to Redlands Hall in classes to have their individual portrait photo taken. If your child is unable to have their portrait taken, or if they have an external appointment scheduled during the school day, please inform the Year Advisor.  

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy or hair coloured accessories. No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

If a student has a Redlands ID card issued in 2023, they should bring this to Redlands Hall.

Parent Online Safety Information Session (Via Zoom)

Thursday 15 February
6-7pm

This informative session provides relevant, positive, strategy-rich and practical content that help parents ignite conversations with their children about the online world and share the tools parents need to guide and support them.
Please register using this link.

A Zoom link to the online session will be emailed to those registered.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 11 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au