Year 7

What a Week for Yr 7 

This week has been filled with excitement as we have been getting our students ready for camp. Camp offers a fantastic chance for students to enjoy nature, get active, and make new friends. While it might feel a bit overwhelming at first, we know that facing new challenges builds resilience in our young people. Plus, the memories they’ll create during this time will last a lifetime. As we put the final touches on our preparations, we are excited for the adventures that lie ahead in the great outdoors. 

Assembly 

As a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive school culture, we took a moment to honor those students who have exemplified the core Redlands Values. The Leadership Rhino Award is for a student who has demonstrated courage, strength and inspirational leadership along with our core values which include Respect, Fairness, Responsibility, Honesty, Moral Courage and Compassion. A Rhino Award recipient fearlessly leads by example and demonstrates the heart of a rhino in their commitment to our school.  

Well done to the following students: 

• Millicent Kroon 
• Owen Beck 
• Ekam Sethi  
• Isaac Bishop 
• Raphael Beasley 
• Julian Lundberg 

Y-Safe  

This week we were fortunate enough to listen to a YSafe presentation with our friends in Yr 8. YSafe stands as a dedicated advocate for children’s online safety, recognising the critical need to create a secure digital environment for our youth. In an era dominated by technology, it’s vital to educate children about the potential risks and equip them with the tools to navigate the online world responsibly. YSafe plays a pivotal role in promoting awareness, providing resources, and collaborating with parents and educators to ensure that children can harness the benefits of the internet while staying protected from potential dangers. In a world increasingly connected through screens, YSafe emphasises the importance of instilling digital literacy and fostering a culture of responsible online behavior for the wellbeing of our children. 

For additional information, here is an article about Online Safety Basics written by the E-Safety Commissioner. 

Parent Online Safety Information Session (Via Zoom)

Thursday 15 February 6pm – 7pm (this evening)

This informative session provides relevant, positive, strategy-rich and practical content that help parents ignite conversations with their children about the online world and share the tools parents need to guide and support them.

Please register using this link.

A Zoom link to the online session will be emailed to those registered.

Camp – Student Medication 

A Medical Authority Form needs to be completed for any prescription medication – please email forms to Mr Atkins (eatkins@redlands.nsw.edu.au) by Friday, February 9.  

All prescription medication must be provided in a Webster-Pak from a chemist. We will not accept any other delivery.   

Any Over the Counter medication (Claratyne etc…) should be in the original packaging and a Medical Authority Form.  

What to Bring 

Students will need to bring a nut-free packed recess and lunch for the first day. All other food is provided. 

Redlands continues to deliver Camp programs in partnership with The Outdoor Education Group (OEG).  

A packing list and equipment advice is available via the OEG website.

School: Redlands 
Password: Shine 

Year 7 Camp – Departure Information

• Outcomes: The program emphasizes socialisation and teamwork, providing students with an excellent opportunity to form new friendships as they begin their Senior School journey.
• Dates: Monday 19 February – Friday 23 February
• Location: High Country Campus, Jindabyne
• Meeting Time: 6.30am, Monday 19 February
• Meeting Point: Undercroft – Gerard St, Gate – Departing from Redlands Lane, Senior Campus
• Returning at: Approximately 2-2.30pm, Friday 23 February
• Activities: Bushwalking, Camping, Camp Cooking, Canoeing, Cycling, Hiking (Mt Kosciuszko Trail) Initiatives, Rafting building and RecRoom activities.
• Food for Day 1: Snacks and Lunch for Day 1 (No Nut products or Lollies).

  
Yr 7 Meet and Greet 

Wellbeing Support Session for Yr 7 Parents 

Upcoming Events 

Secondary School Individual Portraits and Secondary School Sibling Photos Catch-up Opportunity

Friday 1 March

A catch-up date for missed Year 7-12 Individual Portrait photos and Secondary School sibling photos will be offered on 1 March at recess (10.10am) in the Redlands Learning Hub Level 2 Atrium.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers for all and ties for boys. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy or hair coloured accessories.  No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au.

Our Illuminate Scholars Program Commences in Week 5 this Term

Our new Illuminate Scholars program offers students the opportunity to engage in home learning activities and assessment preparation in an academically supported environment, with learner-centred academic coaching. 

To book your child’s place in this program, please visit the Illuminate Scholars Program Pulse Page here.

Ms Abby Walker
Yr 7 Advisor
9968 9818
awalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au