Year 11

Welcome Back

It was wonderful to see our students refreshed and back on campus to begin their Yr 12 studies. Monday commenced with our Yr 12 Leadership Assembly and it proved a fitting and formal occasion to mark this mile stone moment for our Year Group. At the conclusion of the Assembly, students showed a Thank You video that they had made for Mr Walker. Not only did this demonstrate the impact that Mr Walker has had on our Year Group but showed the calibre of our students, as their kindness, warmth and respect shone through in their video recordings. Students then donned their new Yr 12 jerseys and photos were taken which I have shared with you here.

Tutor Time

This week, Tutors are working individually with students to discuss their recent exam performance. These Approaches to Learning conversations will assist students to reflect upon their past approach to learning and then frame academic goals for their Yr 12 studies. Much preparation in terms of analysis of results goes into these productive conversations and I thank Tutors for their efforts to ensure that students will benefit from this valuable time.

Uniform and Grooming

As our students are now school-wide leaders, it is imperative that they set the standard for uniform and personal grooming. It is not acceptable for girls to have hem lengths above the knee and multiple ear piercings. Similarly, boys must be clean shaven with hair out of eyes and off the collar. Your assistance with reminders to your son or daughter is greatly appreciated. As students are now role models for younger students, their impact and influence cannot be underestimated.

Cross Country

Congratulations to Emma Mahon who continues to excel in representative Cross Country. Emma recently competed at the NSW Athletics Cross Country Championships at Kembla Grange at the end of the school holidays. She placed 6th in U18 Girls event, qualifying for the NSW (honorary) State Cross Country team. An honorary team has been selected this year as the National Cross Country Championships cannot be held due to Covid-19 restrictions. Emma was thrilled to qualify for Nationals again as this is the 7th consecutive time she has achieved this goal.

Safe Driving

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