Year 11

Pastoral Care – Leadership

In our Pastoral Care Program this week, Yr 11 begun the process of discussions around leadership and what it means to be a leader. In the realm of leadership, it’s important to recognise the impact of energy and purpose. Leaders who maintain a positive and energetic demeanour can inspire their team members to perform at their best. This positive energy tends to rub off on others, creating a more engaging and dynamic work environment where productivity flourishes. Similarly, effective leaders are those who can clearly communicate the purpose behind their team’s efforts. When team members understand the significance of their roles and how they contribute to larger goals, they feel more motivated and connected to the mission. Thus, fostering a sense of purpose within a team is key to building cohesion and commitment among its members.

In the context of peer leadership within schools, the principles of contagious energy and purpose are especially pertinent. Peer leaders, such as SRC Representatives, Peer Support Leadership or mentoring, wield significant influence over their peers through their attitudes and actions. When peer leaders exude positivity and enthusiasm, they can inspire their fellow students to get involved, engage in activities, and strive for excellence. Their energy becomes contagious, fostering a more vibrant and supportive school community where students feel motivated to participate and contribute positively.

Moreover, peer leaders who effectively communicate the purpose behind school initiatives or projects can rally their peers around common goals. By articulating the significance of various activities or events, peer leaders help their classmates understand why their involvement matters and how it contributes to the overall school experience. This sense of purpose instilled by peer leaders encourages greater participation and investment from students, ultimately enhancing school spirit and fostering a sense of belonging. Therefore, within schools, peer leadership that emphasises contagious energy and purpose can significantly impact student engagement and the overall school culture.

Year 11 HSC English: Reading to Write

This term, Year 11 HSC English are enthusiastically exploring the topic, Reading to Write, a unit which involves them reading and unpacking different styles of writing in order to stimulate their own writing skills. The cohort have been engaging in weekly skill workshops to develop their craft, exploring creative writing last week and discursive this week. They are enjoying the challenge of writing in different styles and showing great focus and diligence in their cohort workshops.

Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers – Online Workshop 27 March

Lane Cove Council and Hunters Hill Council will be hosting an online workshop for parents/carers and supervisors of Learner Drivers. This free workshop supports parents and supervisors of learner drivers to be confident and effective teachers. Topics include information about licence conditions for learner and P-plate drivers, tips for using the learner driver log book and the importance of providing constructive feedback.

The workshop will run on Wednesday 27 March, 6pm to 7:30pm. 

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From Careers – All information can be found on Pulse

Early Entry

Early Entry University applications do not open until you are in Year 12. The attached applications overview is intended for Yr12 2024 students, however it will give you some information on Early Entry and applications via UAC so that you are aware.

Secondary School Individual Portraits and Sibling Photos Catch -up Opportunity

Friday 1 March

A catch-up date for missed Year 7-12 Portrait photos and sibling photos will be offered on Friday 1 March at 10.10-11.05am in the Learning Hub Level 2 Atrium.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers for all and ties for boys. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy and hair coloured accessories.  No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au.

Term 1 Key Dates

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 11 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au