Year 12

Study Centre at Roseby Library 

Soothing vibe, fewer distractions, dedicated teachers, handy resources. This was how I felt when I walked into the Roseby Library on Tuesday afternoon. It was great to see the growing number of Yr 12 students beginning to utilise this opportunity to their benefit. Students were actively seeking assistance on specific questions from respective teachers, working with friends in groups whilst sharing personal tips, or simply catching up on assignments before going home. Study location is vital, especially when students are working under pressure. Many of them may feel more focused and motivated when surrounded by other people, who are also working. I would encourage more students to attend these designated sessions on a regular basis to buckle down and get work done. And remember, a range of experienced teachers are always there to help.  

Yr 12 Privileges 

In response to a student proposal, our cohort started their Yr 12 Privileges from the beginning of Term 4 last year. Students have been made very aware and are reminded that Permitted Late Arrivals and Early Departures are a privilege, not a right. If a student does not have a class at the beginning (such as Period 1, or Periods 1 and 2) or end of the day (Period 5, or Periods 5 and 6), they are not required to be in attendance at school. All students arriving on a Permitted Late Start are to come to the Secondary School Office and sign in. If students are leaving on a Permitted Early Departure they are also required to come to the Secondary School Office and sign out. If a student has a free/study period in between classes, he/she is not allowed to leave the school grounds, apart from lunch. If a student has a free/study period, he/she is required to have their name/s marked off at the Library at the beginning of these study periods.

Students are required to be in attendance for all scheduled academic classes including Tutor, Period 3 and Period 4 daily.

Please also note, it is compulsory for all students to attend the first and last days of Terms 1, 2 and 3 in order to attend the Welcome and End of Term Assemblies. Students are also required to attend school for any event as specified by their Year Advisor, Assistant Year Advisor, the Dean of Students or the Head of Secondary School.

As part of our Duty of Care, we must always be aware of the location of all students.

Yr 12 Parent Coordinators 

I would like to extend a warm welcome to Mrs Sonja Price and Mrs Jenny Swift, who are our Parent Coordinators for this year and also thank them for taking their time and effort to undertake this role. As a former member of the RPFA Committee for four years, Mrs Price has been actively involved in our community. Her eldest son completed the HSC in 2017 and Alec is currently completing the IB. Mrs Swift was a Parent Coordinator for Yr 12 two years ago, during which time she helped to organise many Yr 12 events.   

Swimming Carnival

The Secondary School Swimming Carnival will be held next Tuesday 19 February at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. This is a compulsory school event that contributes to House and School spirit. As this event is held off-site, it is a requirement that all parents and carers login to Redlands Pulse and grant online permission by Monday 18 February. If you are having difficulty accessing Redlands Pulse, please follow this link for further instructions and trouble shooting. A full Swimming Carnival Program including all transport, uniform, rules and event details is attached to the event in Redlands Pulse.

Ms Vanessa Wang
Yr 12 Advisor
vwang@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9813