Year 11

Students Achievements

Theo Mirrlees-Black has made significant progress in the Oxford University Computing Challenge in the Senior Division. Theo was among the top 20 students in the first round and consequently he was invited to participate in the second round of the competition yesterday. We wish Theo continued success in the competition and many thanks to Ms Niranjan for facilitating his entry.

George Murphy has been selected as part of the Australian National Mogul team and he has been awarded an NSWIS scholarship for 2020/2021. By way of background, all National team members are awarded NSWIS (NSW Institute of Sport) Scholarships. NSWIS programs (based in Jindabyne) underpin all National Ski and Snowboard disciplines except aerial skiing. George is the only new mogul team member selected this year and the youngest at 16 years. There are five men and six women on the National Mogul team. This is an incredible achievement and we warmly congratulate George. This is both an honour and reward for his years of hard work, commitment and dedication to the sport.

Yr 11 Peer Support Leaders

Term 2 Peer Support sessions are currently on hold as our Yr 7 students re-orientate themselves to life on campus, however, it is hoped that the Peer Support program will recommence in Term 3. When this year began we had no idea how crucial and central the idea of ‘peers supporting other peers’ would become to our school community, and indeed to our world. More so than ever, we have needed to forge and maintain connection with others. Earlier this year our Yr 11 students shone in their efforts to support their younger peers and we look forward to watching the program evolve and develop in Term 3.

Forgotten Items

Please could I request that if your son or daughter leaves an item at home that you don’t bring it up to school. Due to the Covid-19 climate we need to limit the number of people on campus. It is also difficult to retain a sanitised environment for support staff in Reception with numerous drop offs across the Year Groups. For this reason we ask that students are to forgo any forgotten items.

Yr 11 Textiles Major Projects

Students were asked to develop a portfolio and an item which demonstrated their skills and inspiration. The item could be from any of the textiles five focus areas (costume, textile arts, furnishing, apparel or non- apparel). The design needed to display a creative interpretation of the Elements and Principles of design and the main focus was on the production of an item which also showed the development of techniques.

Ms Sarah Matthews
Yr 11 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494