Year 10
Year 10 Course and Subject Selection Pathway Timeline
Last Friday, the Dean of Studies 7-10 Ms Rolon launched the Yr 11 course selection process and timeline to Year 10 students. Ms Rolon delivered key messages to the students about what is involved in this process, and spoke to Yr 10 about how they might approach their decision with autonomy, open lines of communication and a growth mindset. Below is a schedule of key events in this subject across the term:
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Date |
Time |
Venue |
Event |
Key People |
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Week 3 |
8.20am – 3.20pm |
Redlands Hall, H19 – Provisions |
Minimum Standards Tests |
Year 10 Students |
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Week 4 |
All week |
In-School |
Year 10 Exam Block and Minimum Standards Tests |
Year 10 Students |
|
Week 5 |
Period 1 |
Redlands Hall |
Yr 11 and Yr 12 sharing experiences |
Year 10 students
|
|
Week 5 |
Period 2 |
Redlands Hall |
Personal reflection, question surfacing and goal setting post-exam block |
Year 10 students
|
|
Weeks 5-6 |
Ongoing |
Zoom |
Individual student interviews with Career Avenues |
Careers Advisors |
|
Week 5 |
Cowper & Dumolo Roseby & McDouall |
Redlands Hall & Learning Hub |
Pathway Information Forum and Subject Walk for students and parents. |
Year 10 students + parents/carers
|
|
Week 6 Thursday 6 & Friday 7 June |
Individual time for each Yr 10 student |
SLT Offices |
Year 10 Subject Selection Guidance Conversations |
Year 10 Students and key teachers |
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Week 7 |
Individual time for each Yr 10 student |
SLT Offices |
Year 10 Subject Selection Guidance Conversations |
Year 10 Students and key teachers |
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Week 7 |
4.30 – 7.30pm |
Zoom |
Year 10 Student Conferences |
Year 10 students + parents/carers and Subject Teachers |
|
Week 8 |
10:30am |
Online |
Year 10 Subject Selection opens |
Year 10 students |
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Week 9 Thursday 27 June |
5.00pm deadline |
Online |
Final submission of Subject Selections |
Year 10 students |
SS Counselling Parent Webinar
A huge thank you to our Student Services Counselling team who hosted their second parent workshop this term. Titled “Understanding and Responding to Emotions in Adolescence,” the parent session covered:
- What to expect and developing your understanding of the normal course of adolescent emotional development
- Managing emotions by helping your teen express their emotions and helping them regain emotional control
- Recognising unhealthy emotional expression and responding appropriately
The link to the Webinar can be found on the ‘Secondary School Student Wellbeing’ page on Pulse.
Rise to the Challenge: Join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay
Get ready to unleash your potential and join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay! Students from Year 7 – 12 are invited to conquer one of Sydney’s steepest streets in Mosman for a noble cause. Join Redlands for the Humpy Dumpty Balmoral Burn Schools Relay on 26 May, 7:30 to 9:30 am. This event isn’t just about the challenge; it supports sick children nationwide. Founded by Phil Kearns AM to thank the Royal North Shore Hospital, the Balmoral Burn aids hospitals through the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Students can form teams of four, aiming to raise $250 per team for the cause. Separate races will be held for boys and girls. Email Mr. Walker your team by Wednesday next week, to participate. Let’s unite as a Redlands community and make a difference.
Term 2 Key Dates and Upcoming Events:
- Festival in the Fahl – Week 5: Thursday 30 May
- Redlands Heritage Week – Week 6: Monday 3 June
- Year Group Photos – Week 6: Wednesday 5 June
- SS Athletics Carnival – Week 9: Tuesday 25 June
- Police Liaison Officer task (cyber safety and social media) – Week 9: Thursday 27 June
- End of Term 2 – Week 9: Friday 28 June
Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 10 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au