Year 10

Redlands/ISA at the CIS Cross Country Championships

24 students represented Redlands/ISA at the CIS Cross Country Championships held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Despite the muddy and tough conditions, it was fantastic to see our students putting so much effort into their runs.

Well done to all our Yr 10 students for their outstanding performance and sportsmanship!

Special highlights for Yr 10 include: 

• Immy Howard finished 9th in the 15 Years 4k, also qualifying for the NSW All Schools.
• 16 Yr Girls team placed 2nd overall. The team included Immi Howard (9th), Amber Kusano (21st), Genevieve Holt (30th) and Alanah Winder (43rd).
• 16 Yr Boys team placed 3rd overall. The team included Otto Ross-Sampson (30th), Charles Hargrave (45th), Liam Riddell (48th) and Toby Healey (55th) 

Yr 10 list of full results:

Athletics Training

In Week 8, there is an opportunity for all students in Year 7-12 to practice their event/events for the SS Athletics Carnival which is coming up in Week 9. If you are interested, please complete the form HERE. Training will resume in Week 2, Term 3, every Monday morning from 6:30–7:30am at Balmoral Oval.

First Training Session Details

• Date: Week 8, Monday morning
• Time: 6:30-7:30am
• Location: Balmoral Oval

Key Information

• Transportation: Students must make their own way to Balmoral Oval to arrive by 6:30am. A bus will transport students back to the Secondary School at 7:30am, giving them time to change before Period 1.
• Training Focus: Events available at the training session include sprints, middle distance, throws and long jump. High jump training will begin in Term 3 on Friday mornings in the gym from 7:00-7:45am.
• Schedule: Training will commence in Week 8. There will be no training in Week 9, but it will resume every Monday throughout Term 3.

ALL STUDENTS are welcome, including those who wish to use athletics training as fitness for other sports.

We look forward to seeing you all at the first session!

Jaiden Confessore, Athletics Captain ????‍♂️

*Coaching staff will include Rich Frost (Sprints, Long Jump and High Jump), Jasmin Frost (Throws), Mr Nick Walker (Middle Distance), Ms Jessie Stafford (Sprints and Middle Distance)

Mental Health First Aid

A number of our Pastoral Care and Administrative staff were lucky enough to participate in a two-day Mental Health First Aid course this week. Mental health first aid is crucial for students in school as it provides early intervention and support for mental health challenges, fostering a safer and more supportive learning environment. Students often face many stressors, including academic pressure, social dynamics, and personal issues, which can impact their mental well-being. Mental health first aid equips teachers, staff, and peers with the skills to recognise signs of mental distress and provide initial support, guiding students to appropriate professional help when necessary. This proactive approach can prevent the escalation of mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of empathy and understanding. By addressing mental health needs early and effectively, schools can enhance students’ overall well-being, academic performance, and personal development, ensuring they are better prepared for future challenges. 

If you are seeking further information to support your child, the following websites have some excellent resources: 

Beyond Blue

Kids Helpline 

Webinar: New information about teen screen use and mental health

Redlands is participating in the Black Dog Institute’s Future Proofing Study, the largest and most comprehensive investigation of adolescent mental health in Australia. When our current Year 11 and 12 students were in Year 8, families and students could choose to opt into the study or not.  

Researchers from the Black Dog Institute now visit our school every year to facilitate these enrolled students completing an anonymous online survey about all aspects of their mental health and wellbeing. This information is then analysed with the data from the other thousands of participants, and the analysis is provided to key decision makers to shape policy and service provision. 

In 2023, the researchers asked participants about their screen use and linked this input with participants’ mental health input. The research team then prepared a webinar for parents documenting their findings about teens, screens and mental health. This webinar also includes options for how parents can support their children navigate the digital world positively and safely.

Topics included in the webinar

(1)    Background to the Future Proofing Study (at 3:13 mins)

(2)    How teens are using screens (at 4:10 mins)

(3)    The association between teen screen use and mental health (at 6:28 mins)

(4)    What families can do to support children to navigate the digital world (at 18:00 mins)

Please click here to watch this accessible and informative webinar on YouTube.  

The researchers have also created a PDF of the webinar slides and content you can view here.

Further information is available on here or you can email futureproofing@blackdog.org.au  

The BioTech Future Challenge

On Monday, students in Years 9 and 10 heard from Jesse Forrest about his involvement in the BioTech Futures Competition in 2023.  Jesse and his team pitched B.I.O.G.E.M, bio-degradable implants for limb reconstruction, in McLaurin Hall at the University of Sydney last year and were highly commended for their efforts.

BioTech Futures is a leading initiative for mentorship, innovation and scientific inspired solutions. The BioTech Future Challenge is a unique opportunity for high school students to be paired with mentors that are leading voices in their fields of biotechnology across the world. Students work in small teams with their peers. They may form a group of their own volition or we will place individuals in teams.

Please talk to your children about whether this unique opportunity is something that they are interested in. An online form has been distributed via the pastoral page for students to signal their interest.

 If your child is attending Winter School they may still participate. Last year we had a few Year 10 teams participating from Winter School. Winter School students should factor their ability to commit to online mentorship into their decision-making.

For more information, students can reach out to Ms Green at egreen@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

• SS Athletics Carnival – Week 9: Tuesday 25 June
• Police Liaison Officer Presentation – Week 9: Thursday 27 June
• End of Term 2 – Week 9: Friday 28 June