Year 7
Redlands Concussion Management
With Winter Sport in full swing there have been some instances where students have received head knocks. On these occasions it is very important that students and families comply with the Redlands Concussion Management Policy. A student with symptoms after a head knock should receive medical advice. Symptoms can be subtle or not immediately recognisable and can be as small as a headache.
The current principles of concussion management involve rest during the acute period post injury (48hrs for adolescents), followed by a gradual increase in cognitive activity then a graduated return to physical activity. Redlands utilises the standard Return to Play strategies found in the ISA Concussion Protocol, Rugby Union Australia Concussion Procedure and the Australian Government’s Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement.
The graduated return to all school activities takes a minimum of 19 days after all symptoms and signs have disappeared. Progression is dependent on remaining symptom-free throughout. If symptoms reoccur at any stage, the student drops back to the previous stage for a period of 24 hours and must be symptom-free at that stage prior to attempting the next stage again. If symptoms are persistent at any stage medical review is essential.
It is important that students follow the Redlands Concussion Management Policy to allow them to have a reduced cognitive load and therefore prevent further injury to the brain. Please notify me by email if your child sustains a head knock or is diagnosed with a concussion (whether this be at school sport or during another activity outside of school). Should you wish to familiarise yourself with the policy it is available on Pulse, under Key Information and School Polices.
Science Club- CSI Forensics Investigation
This week has been Redlands Science Week in the Senior School and students have had the opportunity to participate in various initiatives. A number of our Yr 7 students are members of the Science Club and this week they engaged in CSI Forensics Investigations during Tuesday lunchtime.
- Students tested their own fingerprints then lifted fingerprints from a mug.
- They created ‘blood’ plaster patterns from various heights and analysed these.
- They used Luminol to identify blood left at a faux crime scene.
Public Speaking Program
Ms Vyvian Kang is launching a Public Speaking Program which is open to students in Yrs 7-10. I have encouraged Yr7 students to express their interest in the program, as public speaking is a skill that will serve students well for their whole life, no matter the career path they take. It helps to build confidence, persuasive speaking skills and raise awareness of global issues. Students in the program will also have the opportunity to participate in various competitions.
If your son or daughter wishes to express their interest, there is a form on our Yr 7 Pastoral iLearn Page.
2022 ICAS Science Competition
The 2022 ICAS Science competition will take place on Tuesday 23 August in school. Entry for students in Years 7-10 is voluntary. This year parents will sign up and pay for students directly in the ICAS shop. This needs to be completed before Monday 1 August. The cost of the test is $19.25. Please see the access details below.
Access details for parents
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NLC166 |
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Yr7 U13s Rugby
Yr 7 boys played Rugby against Central Coast Grammar on Saturday at our home field at Macquarie University. Students played brilliantly under the guidance of Jack Gooding and Jordan Parsonage, winning the game and Rupert Perry was awarded Best and Fairest.
Student Achievement
Congratulations to Sophia Liu, Yr 7, competed in the City of Ryde Eisteddfod last weekend and achieved Highly Commended for the Age 12 Piano Solo Group. This was a wonderful achievement.
“Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them” – Albert Einstein
Ms Sarah Matthews
Yr 7 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494