Year 10
Upcoming Yr 10 Events
Thursday 1 September Dr. Tessa Opie Healthy Relationships and Sexuality Program
Thursday 8 September Burn Bright Altitude Day
Thursday 22 September Last Day of Term 3
Monday 10 October First Day of Term 4
24-28 October Yr 10 Yearly Examination Block
Thursday 3 November Vaccination Catch-Ups
Friday 4 November Yr 10 Harbour Cruise
7-11 November Yr 10 Camp
Wednesday 7 December Last Day of Term 4
Winter School Update
Last week, I had the pleasure of spending a few days with the incredible group of Yr 10 students attending 2022 Winter School at the Redlands High Country Campus in Jindabyne. Numerous comments from the staff included how impressed they were with the students in attendance. Their willingness to step up and support their peers, support the staff, take ownership for their mistakes and their enthusiasm in contributing to team tasks were mentioned on several occasions. The students used class time wisely, spent their evening study time attending to upcoming assignments and students were embracing their time on the snow and their freedom and responsibilities in a dorm setting.
Several student comments were similar to these below:
” I realise how lucky I am to have this opportunity and I’m very thankful for this experience”
” I love the atmosphere at Winter School and how we support one another”
” I realise the new level of expectation and responsibility that comes along with this opportunity and am enjoying this new experience”
” The teachers and staff down here are really incredible and supportive, they are so nice!”
For me, I was extremely impressed with the genuine connections students made without their cell phones at dinner, their focus in completing class tasks when given individual time and their general ownership over keeping their space clean, their equipment in order and responsibly managing their intense timetable. I was able to join the beginners group and felt very much behind the incredible progress this group had already made in a short week on the snow. It has been a successful start to the term and I look forward to hearing about their progress and growth as the term unfolds.
Music Awards Dinner Night
The Music Awards Dinner Night on 26th August at Manly Golf Club, is for all students and their parents involved in music cocurricular ensembles, choirs and bands. It’s a celebration of their hard work and a chance to hear some ensembles perform while enjoying a two course dinner. Dedication, Service, Leadership and Excellence Awards will be presented to a student from each year group from 8-11 who have exemplified these values.
Tickets can be booked using the link below before August 19th. ServiceNSW Parents $50 Entertainment vouchers can be used when booking a student ticket.
Book Your Music Awards Tickets
Student Achievements
Well done to the following Yr 10 students who participated in the Australian Geography Competition along with 70,000 other students from across the country. Congratulations to Conor Petersen and Arya Gapaillard who finished in the top 1% of Yr 10 students in Australia.
The following students achieved a High Distinction/Distinction in the competition which is a fabulous result.
- Hamish Campbell (High Distinction)
- Tara Gold (High Distinction)
- Jack Keogh (High Distinction) – top 1.5%
- Mia St Clair (High Distinction)
- Sebastian Speziali (High Distinction)
- Melinda Wright (High Distinction)
- Joseph Hooper (Distinction)
- Lara Wilson (Distinction)
We wish Alissandra Braden a fantastic trip and competition at the World Sailing Competition in Portugal. Alissandra arrived safely in Portugal a few days ago, she has collected her boat and has already had several training sessions. The pre World’s Competition commenced earlier this week and runs for 3 days, followed by the ILCA 7 Youth World Championships which is on 13th-20th August. Good luck Alissandra!
Science Week 2022
Coinciding with National Science Week 13th -20th August the Redlands Science team will be holding a number of special Science events
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Date |
Event |
Where is it held? |
How to get involved |
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Friday 12th August |
Cosmologist Professor Geraint F. Lewis “Heart of Darkness” Come and find out more about black holes. |
In LH3.7 & 3.8 at lunchtime |
All students welcome |
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Monday 15th August
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Planetarium – stare at the nights sky in a portable dome and learn about the constellations |
In Redlands Hall |
Year 7 students will attend this event in your Science lesson |
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Tuesday 16th August
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Forensic Science Come and learn the skills of CSI |
At lunchtime in R21 |
All students welcome to come |
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Tuesday 16th August
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Astronomy Night Use the schools telescope to learn about astronomy |
On the Learning Hub rooftop – level 5 6:30pm -7:30pm |
Interested students please sign up. Each student is to bring a parent. |
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Wednesday 17th August
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Science Fair Year 11 IB students will be present a number of hands on, fun science demonstrations. |
At lunchtime in Liggins Quad |
All students are welcome to explore the exhibits. Bring your curiosity with you! |
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Thursday 18th August |
Astronomy Night Use the schools telescope to learn about astronomy |
On the Learning Hub rooftop – level 5 6:30pm -7:30pm |
Interested students please sign up. Each student is to bring a parent.? |
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Friday 19th August
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Breakfast with a Scientist Listen to a geologist, surgeon, science researcher, pharmacist and computing and AI expert, talk about their career journey. |
In Redlands Hall From 8:00am -10:00am |
All students welcome. Students must register: use this link |
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Friday 19th August
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Science Extension Research Project Presentation Yr 12 students present their major projects |
In Redlands Hall in period 4 |
All Year 11 HSC Science students will attend. |
For additional information see the various emails sent to students and ask your Science Teacher.
Ms Alissa Ynson
Yr 10 Advisor
aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9865