Year 7

As we draw near to the end of term, it is worthwhile to reflect upon recent weeks and I feel it important to acknowledge the many and varied achievements of our Yr 7 students. It has been a full term with much to navigate for our Yr 7s as they have pivoted to meet the demands and expectations of senior schooling. It has been a busy time with many new experiences, notably Yr 7 Camp, the Peer Support Program, Study Skills, International Day and Battle of the Bands to name but a few. It has been heartening to watch new friendships form and students gain confidence in their interactions with both peers and staff. I would like to take this opportunity to warmly congratulate every Yr 7 student for their engagement, diligence and resilience during this formative time. I would like to thank parents too, for supporting your child and our Redlands staff this term. It really does take a village to raise a child. I wish you all a well deserved, relaxing and safe school holiday and I look forward to hearing all the holiday news when we return next term.

Battle of the Bands

Last Monday we enjoyed an exciting night as the Music Department presented the Battle of the Bands Competition in the Edwards Auditorium. Yr 7 were well represented with a number of students participating. Our rock musicians were wonderful and I would like to thank the following students for their marvellous contributions:
Rise of the Masses: Lucas Law, Sam Elworthy and Alex Bush.
Tuesdaze: Amelie Swann, Derek Hu and Harrison Cairns
Boss Ladies: Isabella Solgaard, India Dutton, Emma Cruttenden, Mia Cruttenden Ava Atkinson and Zoe McKeown
Send it: Charlie Coppin, Fred Hart, James Morris, Sahara Nichols and Lukas Veryinis

The results for the night are as follows:

Division 1 Bands
Winner: Rise of the Masses (Yr 7)
Alex Bush (Drums) Sam Elworthy (Vocals) Lucas Law (Guitar/Keys)

Division 1 Unplugged
Isabella Solgaard (Yr 7)

A warm congratulations to Rise of the Masses and to Isabella Solgaard for their stellar performances.

2022 Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Competition

Redlands is excited to offer Year 7-12 students the opportunity to participate in the 2022 Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition. This will be held on Friday 6 May at Redlands.

The CAT competition is a one-hour problem solving competition designed to encourage student curiosity and promote multiple modes of thinking, as well as solving real-world problems. Interested students are welcome to enter this competition and previous computer programming experience is not needed.

The competition will help to identify students’ computer programming potential and is suitable for students who are interested in coding, robotics, digital creation or design and may be used as preparation for robotics competitions.

Students who perform strongly in the CAT will have the further option to participate in the Oxford University Computing Challenge held later this year.

The cost of the competition is $7.50. This cost will be added to your subsequent Term Fee Statement.

For more information and register your child, please click this link.

Please forward any questions to wduckworth@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Ms Sarah Matthews
Yr 7 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494