Year 11
Remote Learning
I have been thoroughly impressed with our Yr 11s engagement with Remote Learning practice. Students have been mature in their dealings with teachers and each other, seeking to gain as much as possible from their Zoom sessions. Teachers have been working hard to create rich learning opportunities in this online space and it has been so pleasing to see our Yr 11s thriving in this new environment. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr Walker and the Yr 11 Tutors for their efforts at this time.
Parent Teacher Evening
We are currently discussing the Yr 11 Parent Teacher Evening scheduled for next Wednesday and how that could look in the online space. Further information to follow.
Student Wellbeing
As educators, the wellbeing of our students underpins all that we do, and this is particularly evident during times like we are experiencing now. The resilience that students, staff and families have, and are, demonstrating is exceptional and it further reminds us of the importance of the ability to regulate our emotions, cope when dealing with difficult situations and adapt when necessary. We have certainly seen our students demonstrate these specific skills over the past few weeks, and we are incredibly proud of them for this, and many more reasons.
Pastoral Support
We wanted to take this opportunity to remind parents that all of the usual support services are still available, although they may look a little different. Tutors, Year Advisors, senior Counsellors, Dean of Students and the Chaplain are available as pastoral supports. Students can email these supports directly or through wellbeing@redlands.nsw.edu.au and staff will respond accordingly during school hours.
Our Counsellors are also currently developing a Pastoral Support iLearn page with a variety of different resources, which will be available next week. Parents are also welcome to email any of these supports if you are concerned about your son or daughter, or just need some advice abot how to support them.
Tutor Time
Tutor Time will also continue each day in order to provide students with the opportunity to connect with their Tutor Group, have some fun and ensure they are looking after themselves, and each other.
Chapel
As with other aspects of our school routine, Chapel will continue, albeit in a slightly different format. Each week our Chaplain will record a message for the students that they can access through the Chapel iLearn page. Students will be guided to this by their Tutor and are encouraged to participate in reflection activities after they have watched the video.
SchoolTV
The most recent Special Report from SchoolTV provides parents and caregivers with some guidelines on how best to navigate this time of transition with minimal disruption. Please click on this link to access information on resilience.
Online Study Skills
Dr Salter has added a new section to the Study Skills Handbook: Tips for Remote Home Learning. Please click on this link for further information: Username: redlands; Password: 68results
Congratulations
Natalie and James Watson have been accepted into the Yale Young Global Scholars program with full financial aid. That means that all of our Redlands students who applied for the program were successful. Our other successful applicant was Kira Prado. This is a sensational result. The Yale Young Global Scholars program is highly selective: 6,500 applied last year with under 1000 selected. YYGS offers interdisciplinary, pre-collegiate sessions and they offer one of the most globally diverse programs in the world, with participants coming from over 125 countries. We are incredibly proud of Natalie, James and Kira and warmly congratulate them on this significant achievement. Of course at this unprecedented time, it may not be possible for this opportunity to go ahead, however, their acceptance remains a significant accolade. A special thanks too to Ms Salier for presenting and facilitating these opportunities for our students.
Ms Sarah Matthews
Yr 11 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494