Year 10

Service Learning Excursion

On Monday, Yr 10 students participated in a meaningful Service Learning excursion, attending two different locations to support those experiencing homelessness in Sydney.

At Cook4Good, students worked together to prepare hundreds of meals for those in need. They chopped, peeled, cooked and then carefully packaged the food into boxes, each containing messages of hope and care for the recipients.

At the end of the day, students reflected on the experience, with many expressing how it deepened their sense of connection both to each other and to the issue of homelessness. They remarked that they had “underestimated how many people are living on the streets or are homeless in Sydney” and found it hard to grasp these numbers while living in such a beautiful country.

Meanwhile, students who participated in the Urban Walks program were profoundly inspired by their group leaders, individuals who had experienced significant periods of homelessness, addiction and other traumatic events, but who have since overcome many of these challenges. The students were deeply moved by their stories and shared that the experience opened their eyes to the complexity of these issues, noting that “homelessness can happen to anyone, no matter their background.” Many students said the experience left them feeling changed, with a new perspective on homelessness and the stereotypes surrounding it.

Year 10 Lunch on the Roof Top

On Tuesday, Year 10 students gathered on the Roof Top for a cohort lunch, celebrating those who remained on campus this term. It was a fun occasion at the end of a very busy term, filled with laughter, shared stories, and delicious food enjoyed under the sun.

 Year 10 House Debating Finals

Congratulations to Dumolo and Roseby, the finalists in Tuesday’s House Debating competition, who went head-to-head over the topic, “That teachers’ salaries should be related to their performance.” Both sides put forward fierce and compelling arguments, making it a hard-fought debate.

In the end, Roseby emerged victorious, arguing that the complexities of student welfare and the challenges of meeting the needs of diverse student communities make it impossible to base teacher pay on performance alone.

ISA Athletics

On Tuesday, the ISA Athletics carnival was held with strong representation from a variety of Redlands students. Congratulations to all those students who participated and particularly to the following Yr 10 students who achieved some excellent results!

• Imogen Howard: 3rd place in the 16 years girls 3000m (11:21), 3rd place in the 16 years girls 1500m (5:13)
• Amber Kusano: 2nd place in the 16 years girls 400m (1:01), 3rd place in the 16 years 800m (2:31)
• Elizabeth Whelan: 1st place in the 15 years girls Discus (22.6m), 2nd place in the 15 years Shotput
• Landon Mansell: 2nd place in the 15 years boys 400m (57.29)

Term 3 Key Dates and Upcoming Events

• End of Term 3 – Week 10: Thursday 26 September

Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 10 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au