Year 10

Balmoral Swim – Schools Relay Challenge

Redlands recently took part in the Balmoral Swim Schools Relay Challenge, which aimed to raise funds for the Children’s Cancer Institute and spread awareness about this important cause. The event, held on 2 April from 8am to 9am, involved an open water swim relay where each team comprised of four swimmers. Each participant swam a 200m leg of the relay and could compete in their own school year category or an older category. Despite adverse weather conditions, the Year 10 students showed great determination and teamwork, and we applaud them for their efforts. This community-based initiative is a fantastic opportunity for schools to come together, have fun, and make a meaningful contribution towards fighting childhood cancer.

‘Last Sunday, 8 students from Yr 10 participated in the highly anticipated Balmoral Swim for Cancer at Balmoral Beach. Two teams of 4 participated in the Relay challenge, where they had to swim a total of 800m in 200m increments finishing with a 75m beach run. Despite the torrential rain and high winds, our Year 10 teams were in high spirits, prior to their race, and braved the conditions to go to the water’s edge to support our Year 7 team, who were swimming for the first time. The swim itself was challenging, as a result of the weather conditions and uncharacteristically rough waves at Balmoral Beach, however, the unwavering support and encouragement from our teammates and fellow students from other years and participating schools undoubtedly made the experience more enjoyable and rewarding. This swim was an unforgettable and exciting experience for a worthwhile cause and we all appreciated that we have the opportunity and ability to support cancer research, in such a fun and memorable way.’

Charlotte Humphreys

Easter Egg Hunt

Thank you so much for your generous donations for the Year 10 Easter egg hunt. The excitement in Redlands Hall was extraordinary as students frantically searched for eggs.

As we approach the Easter break, we encourage you to take the time to rest, relax, and enjoy quality time with your loved ones. Whether it’s a family vacation or a quiet staycation, I hope this Easter break brings you the opportunity to recharge your batteries and come back refreshed and ready for the rest of the school year.

We would also like to share some thoughts on preparing for the new term ahead. As such, I encourage you to use this Easter break as a time to start preparing for the new term.

Here are a few tips that might help:

Review progress: Take some time to review your child’s academic progress from the past term. Celebrate their achievements and identify areas that need improvement. Work with your child to come up with strategies for addressing any challenges they might face.
Set goals: Sit down with your child and discuss their academic goals for the next term. Encourage them to set specific and realistic targets and help them come up with a plan to achieve them.
Plan for extracurricular activities: Discuss with your child any extracurricular activities they might want to pursue in the next term. Plan ahead and make arrangements for any necessary equipment or transportation.
Set a schedule: In the second half of the break, encourage your child to start waking up and going to bed at regular times to help them readjust to school routines.

We want to ensure that your child starts the new term on the right foot. As always, we are committed to providing the best possible learning experience for your child. We look forward to working together to make the upcoming term a success.

Happy Easter break!

Lisa Vale & Abby Walker.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 10 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au