Year 10

Upcoming Yr 10 Events

Thursday 8 September Burn Bright Altitude Day

Thursday 22 September Last Day of Term 3

Monday 10 October First Day of Term 4

Tuesday 18 October Assertive Behaviours Workshop by Mr. Brent Sanders

24-28 October Yr 10 Yearly Examination Block

Monday 13 October Peer Support Training

Wednesday 2 November Tomorrow Woman

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

Healthy Relationships and Sex Education by Dr. Tessa Opie Reflection

Last week, Yr 10 students engaged in a Healthy Relationships Workshop led by Dr. Tessa Opie of InYourSkin. Tutor Groups explored healthy sexual relationships, consent, communication do’s and do not’s, impacts of pornography and sexual negotiation.

Feedback from students was positive. They appreciated the information shared, the time dedicated to discussing these topics and being able to share their concerns, their viewpoints, their understandings and clarifications with each other, their Tutors and our PDHPE staff. Conversations continued into this week during Tutor allowing for follow up questions and discussions, feedback and student voice, and to address some of the items that were brought up during the workshop.

A few particular concerns for our young adults include: what to do if a friend experiences sexual assault and what is considered sexual assault, what exactly does consent look like and the new changes in consent laws in NSW. If you are interested in further information on these topics and positive sexual relationships education, consider following Dr. Tessa Opie’s Instagram @inyourskin.co. 

Burn Bright Altitude Day 8 September

Today, Burn Bright presenters worked with Yr 10 students from 8:20am until noon delivering the Altitude Program. This program assists students in exploring and developing their own character. As students approach great heights in their academic journey, it’s crucial for students to explore the foundation of their character as this is what guides people in triumphs and challenges. The program includes the skills and reflections needed to achieve long term personal success, focusing on healthy and intentional relationships and the idea that success is cultivated from a strong support network and especially, a strong understanding of one’s character. 

The cohort was asked to challenge their own ideas and their own comfort level in having difficult conversations, acknowleding their contribution to the cohort and allowing themselves and their peers to move forward together.  

Tomorrow Woman 2 November

In November, we look forward to welcoming Tomorrow Woman to work with our Yr 10 students who identify as she/her.  The Her Code workshop aims to question the confines and expectations of modern womanhood.  Amidst a barrage of confusing messages coming from all angles, depression, anxiety, negative body image and low self-esteem are on the rise in women. Tomorrow Woman creates a space for women to practise their innate voice and learn to rise above social pressures and expectations, valuing being brave over being perfect. 

Run by an experienced facilitator from Tomorrow Woman, this signature two hour experiential workshop creates a safe non-judgemental space in the virtual world to explore tricky topics in a relatable way and get to the heart of issues that women are facing every day. They train the skills that enable women to express their authentic selves beyond the room and beyond the screen and live their own version of a woman of tomorrow. Participants leave the space with strengthened resilience, self-confidence and connectedness to their peer group.

ISA Athletics Carnival 

The ISA Athletics Carnival is taking place next Tuesday at Sydney Olympic Park. Students who have been selected for the ISA Athletics team, will need to meet at the Fahl Garden at 7am. The team will depart Sydney Olympic Park at 5:30pm and should arrive back to the Redlands Senior Campus at 6pm. There will be a team meeting and training session this coming Friday at Balmoral Oval after school with a bus dropping the team to the oval at 3:30 and a bus returning students back to school by 5:15. If there is rain on Friday, the team meeting/training will be moved to the Junior School. Best of luck to all students competing at the ISA Athletics Carnival.

Ms Alissa Ynson
Yr 10 Advisor
aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9865