Year 10
Year 10 Term 3: Resilience, Grit and Academic Focus
Today in our Year Meeting, I spoke to the cohort about their focus and efforts for the term, especially with half of the year group currently at Winter School. Students remaining on the Cremorne campus have experienced a significant shift in their core classes to facilitate individualised and exciting collaborative learning in preparation for the rigors of Stage 6.
I emphasised the importance of embracing these new core classes and paying close attention to their evolving educational landscape to build the necessary skills for success. My message included:
- The Why: To build student autonomy, agency, and capacity to develop the necessary skills for success in Stage 6.
- Challenge Yourself: Sit and work with students you haven’t worked with or connected with before. This is an opportunity to network and build skills outside your comfort zone.
- Focus on Yourself: What skills do you need to thrive in the classroom? What are some things you can experiment with to strengthen your learning profile?
- Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable: Experiment with different ways of learning. In Years 11 and 12, you will be in new courses and classes—this is an excellent time to prepare for the rigors of next year.
- High Expectations, High Support: Redlands expectations remain high, but they are designed to support you in reaching your full potential.
I trust that you will continue to have supportive conversations with your young person at home to help them navigate the shift in dynamics on the Cremorne campus and focus on building their skills as curious learners.
Gala Arts
It was wonderful to see so many talented and courageous Yr 10 students involved in Gala Arts on Friday night, both on stage and in the production team. Our talented music, drama and dance students from Yr’s 7-12 showcased their immense skill and passion for being on stage and their level of joy was evident from the audience. A huge congratulations to all students involved, and a special mention to Bianca Maxwell who won the Years 10-12 Visual Arts Section!
Year 10 students who took part in Gala Arts:
- Alex Fenton: ‘Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing’ – Instrumental Section
- Alexandra Jones: ‘Part Of That World’ – Vocal Section
- Visual Arts Finalists Years 10-12:
- Alexandria Fitzpatrick
- Scarlett Giddings
- Bianca Maxwell
- Frankie Richardson
Jeans for Genes Day
Friday 2 August
This year’s Jeans for Genes Day will be taking place Friday 2 August! This event is all about supporting medical research and raising funds for children and families living with genetic disorders.
Did you know 1 in 20 children faces a birth defect or genetic disease? That’s around 1 per class!
On Friday, students can come to school in their favourite pair of jeans or denim clothing, as well as the colour blue. For the privilege of dressing down, a gold coin donation will be collected during Tutor. Students may also wish to purchase a blue ribbon before school for $2 or buy a bake sale items in the Liggins Quad at recess.
Tickets Are Selling For Away!
Away by Michael Gow, will be performed by Redlands students and is set in 1960s Australia, following three families on holiday, each grappling with personal issues. Away transcends class distinctions and xenophobia, demonstrating how understanding and empathy can bring us together.
- When: Thursday 8 August 2024 – Saturday 10 August 2024
- Where: Zenith Theatre in Chatswood (corner Mcintosh St and Railway St)
Term 3 Key Dates and Upcoming Events:
- Jeans for Genes Day – Week 2: Friday 2 August
- School Play: ‘Away’ – Week 3: Thursday 9 to Saturday 10 August
- Science Week – Week 4: Monday 12 – Friday 16 August
- SS Parent Wellbeing Session – Week 5: Tuesday 20 August
- Wear it Purple Day – Week 6: Friday 30 August
- R U OK? Day – Week 8: Thursday 12 September
- 2025 Student Leaders Announcement – Week 8: Friday 13 September
- End of Term 3 – Week 10: Thursday 26 September
Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 10 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au