Year 7

Project Rockit 

Today we had a fantastic session led by the incredible team at Project Rockit about the importance of managing our online presence. This engaging and informative presentation highlighted the importance of students having power over their choices and how to navigate challenging online situations. Students were empowered to use their help seeking behaviours and seek support from their trusted adults. This session was fun, engaging and allowed students to explore both the positive and negative aspects of social media. If you would like further information about how to support young people online, the following websites have some fantastic information, eSafety Commisioner, kidsonline and Project Rockit. 

National History Challenge 

The National History Challenge was open to all students in Year 7-9, and the following students in Year 7 are to be congratulated for attending weekly lunchtime sessions with Mr Allen throughout Semester 1 to complete an independent research project on a topic of historical inquiry of their own choice.  

Isaac Bishop received a Young Historian Green award for participating in the process of historical research on the bombing of Darwin in the 2nd World War.  

A Bronze Award for a group project goes to Miriam Killin, Ines Tan and Scarlett Tan who submitted a video presentation on panda diplomacy, which tracked the rationale behind the trade in pandas to countries outside China to preserve the species and grow China’s international relations with other nations.

Finally, a Bronze award also goes to Ivy Abineno for her research on the heavy investment and development of war planes in response to the crisis of trench warfare in WW1. 

Well done to all of these students.

ICAS Maths 

Congratulations to the following students who received a distinction in the ICAS Maths Competition, Kody Benoliel, Ella-Sophie Feller, Keaton Horry-Thew, Ashton Hsiau, Megumi Ishii, Aashray So, Alexia Tsacalos and Ethan Wei. 

The following students are also to be congratulated for their distinction in the AMC Mathematics Competition, Jeremy Beggs, Kody Benoliel, Keaton Horry-Thew, Ashton Hsiau, Megumi Ishii, Alexia Tsacalos and Ethan Wei.

A huge shout out also goes to Enrico Viese Vivaldi who achieved a High Distinction (Best in School) for the AMC Mathematics Competition.  

Well done to all of these students. 

Shout-outs 

A special shout out to Stella Brock and Mila Lipscomb on their debut in the 1sts Girls Touch Football team. The girls slotted in effortlessly and showed their skills and composure in the tightly fought contest against Central Coast Grammar School.

Speech Night

The Redlands 141st Secondary School Speech Night is fast approaching on Wednesday 4 December. The evening is a wonderful celebration of all our students’ achievements this year. Please make sure you view Pulse for all the relevant details.

Calling all Secondary School Student Performers To Join the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase

Calling all Secondary School students! Don’t miss the chance to spread joy and connect with the community by participating in the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase on Thursday 28 November from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Bougainvillea Retirement Village.

This annual event offers students from Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to bring holiday cheer to the residents through musical performances which could involve singing, acting or dancing. It’s a wonderful way to give back, make meaningful connections, and celebrate the spirit of Christmas together.

Students interested in taking part in this memorable event can sign up by clicking on the banner below. Let’s make this Christmas season extra special for everyone involved—sign up now to be part of the joy!

Important Dates  

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