Year 10

Senior Pathways and Subject Expo

Celebrating our Performing Arts students

Exciting news from our Drama department!

Shakespeare Carnival

Our Yr 10 Drama Curriculum students proudly represented Redlands at the Shakespeare Carnival Regional Competition last week. Both groups delivered outstanding performances with remarkable conviction. The competition encompassed private, public, and performing arts schools. We would like to give special recognition to our Group Ensemble scene, which achieved the impressive title of Runners Up/Highly Commended! Here are the details of the talented students and their dedicated Drama teachers who made this achievement possible:

• Shakespeare Group Ensemble Performance: Megan Kirkpatrick, Serafina Scotting, Remie Gibbs (Yr 10), and their Drama Teacher, Ms. Samantha Novis. These students performed a scene from The Tempest.
• Shakespeare Duologue: Krishna Gupta and Grace Dawson-Damer (Yr 10), alongside their Drama Teacher, Ms. Stacey Whitmore. This was a performance from Macbeth.

We extend our gratitude to Ms Stacey Whitmore and Ms Samantha Novis, the Drama teachers, for their exceptional preparation and guidance in preparing our students for the Carnival. Their efforts truly made a difference.

Intermediate Theatresports

The Yr 9 and 10 Theatresports team from Redlands participated in the Regional Competition on 18 May for Theatresports Australia Improvisation, All Schools Challenge. They secured an impressive Second place overall, earning them a spot in the Semi Finals. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Intermediate Team consisting of Remie Gibbs (Yr 10), Byron Kendrigan (Yr 9), Serafina Scotting (Yr 10), Abbie Sewell (Yr 10), and Juliet Treloar (Yr 10). We would also like to express our gratitude to their dedicated Theatresports teachers, Sarah Sparkes and Amber Virtue, for their exceptional training and guidance in preparing our students for this event.

Yr 10 Pathways Experience – Student Subject Selection Panel of Yr 12

Last Friday, a selected group of our Yr 12 HSC & IB students generously dedicated their time to share their experiences and insights on senior studies with the Yr 10 cohort. Their thoughtful participation truly exemplified the qualities of effective senior students. The Q&A session proved to be extremely valuable, as Yr 10 gained firsthand knowledge about the challenges and rewards of senior studies. The senior students’ generosity and willingness to contribute their wisdom will most certainly help Yr 10 make informed choices about their academic paths. Each Yr 12 student introduced themselves covering:

• What they are studying – pathway and subjects
• What they enjoy about this course/study
• How they chose this course
• Advice they would give themselves if could go back to Y10 subject selection time

Further to this, a Q&A session saw many types of questions asked of our seniors:

• Thinking back to Yr 10 – did you have a clear idea then of what careers you were interested in? Did it change a lot over years 10, 11, 12?
• What research did you do to find out about courses?
• Do your subject choices matter for the course you want to study next year?
• Is anyone planning to apply to university overseas? What is influencing your decisions?
• How did you find the transition from Yr 10 to HSC/IB?
• What should Yr 10 be concerned with/worried about?
• If you could go back and give your younger self some advice, what would be?

Balmoral Burn – Humpty Dumpty Fundraiser. 

The Humpty Dumpty Balmoral Burn is an annual community fun run held on the last weekend of May. Every year, participants ‘take to the Burn’ to conquer Awaba Street’s 420-metre incline – one of the steepest streets in Sydney. Event creator, Phil Kearns AM, came up with the idea of running up Awaba Street as a thank you to the Royal North Shore Hospital after his son Finn received emergency care for suspected meningococcal. Now in its 21st year, the Balmoral Burn provides an ongoing opportunity for Humpty supporters to empower hospitals and health services Australia-wide. Every dollar raised has a positive impact on the work Humpty is doing to help sick kids in hospitals.

This year, Redlands has three teams participating in Balmoral Burn to raise funds for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. The goal is for each team to raise at least $250.00 with a goal of $1500.00 total for the fundraiser.

Our very own Yr 10 students, Annabel Hwang, Amynta Field, Tobe Cornelius, Liam Peterson and Max Perry will be participating in this year’s Balmoral Burn. To support Annabel, Amynta, Tobe, Liam and Max, donations, can be made via the following fundraising page.

Your support for Annabel, Amynta, Tobe, Liam and Max, in their efforts to conquer Awaba St, and raise funds for the Humpty Dumpty foundation, is greatly appreciated.

TEDxSydney Youth – Future Creators

The world eagerly awaits to be redefined by the most interconnected, creative, and technically literate generation yet. The youth of today possess the most substantial, daring, eccentric, brave, inspirational, and brilliant ideas on how to reshape, rewire, inhabit, and reimagine our world. On 24 May, a small group of Yr 9 & 10 students were involved in TEDxSydney Youth, centred on the theme of “Future Creators”. It is important to recognise that the young generation is not merely inheriting the future; rather, they are actively creating it. Through their exceptional ideas, ability to connect with others, and a deep understanding of how these ideas spread, they are reshaping the world as we know it. It was an engaging and thought-provoking experience for all who attend.

Redlands Sport – Snowsports Bookings Closing Soon

Please note the booking for the upcoming Redlands SnowSports program are closing this week. 

INTERSCHOOLS & RACE TRAINING – Book here

All bookings for Season pass, Accommodation, Interschools and Race training will be closing this Friday 26th May.

REDLANDS CUP SUNDAY 9^th July – Book here

Please book ASAP to avoid missing out. If unsure of what to book, please contact ​​​​​​​Danielle Steer (dsteer@redlands.nsw.edu.au)

Students who are staying at HCC must register for Redlands Cup & InterSchools. 

Arriving at School in Sport Uniform

The Student Planner states that students are to change into their PE uniform when they arrive at school. Students will need to arrive at school in their full school uniform including with blazer (during Winter terms) on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays with some students attending sport before school these students will be permitted to arrive in their sport uniform.

School Uniform reminders

Our focus for Yr 10 this week will be on jewellery, skirt length and belts.

Could we please ask that you support the school in ensuring that your child leaves home dressed in appropriate attire.

Pink Ribbon Day

Pink Sock Round

Key Dates for Term 2

Secondary School Photo Day– Save the Date!

Year Group photos will be held for all Secondary School students on Wednesday 7 June. Students will need to bring their student ID card to the photo.

Students are required to wear their full school uniform, including blazers, and adhere to the school’s regulations for school uniform. Please refer to the School Uniform regulations located on each Year Group page in Pulse.

If your child is unable to attend school or has an appointment scheduled during the day, please inform the Year Advisor.

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