Year 7

News
  • Students will need to empty and clean their lockers by the end of term. To avoid a heavy bag next Tuesday, students have been advised to do so gradually over the next few days! Students will be allocated new lockers in 2019.
  • Booklists for 2019 have now been emailed home via the Secondary School Office. Please carefully familiarise yourself with subject requirements and ensure orders are placed by the due date.
  • Well done to all students involved in the Extra Subject Senior Acting and Music Theatre Soirees this week (pictured).
  • Best wishes to all who are preparing for final music performances for events such as Carols, final assemblies and Speech Night.
  • We send warm wishes to students departing Redlands at the end of 2018 and look forward to welcoming six new students to Yr 8 in 2019.
Pastoral Care – Student Led Assemblies

Last Friday, Yr 7 held our first student led Year Meeting. Students reflected on examinations and considered personal strategies to assist during times of pressure in order to promote balance. The assembly finished with a light-hearted competition with Tutors in the form of a Dad Joke-Off, led by Paddy Walker, who was very comfortable behind the roaming mic! Thank you to Charlotte Scamps, Lily Hobbs, Nick Jackson, Julia Murphy, Matt Fry and Paddy Walker for their organisation.

We look forward to our final assembly, Love Yourself, this Friday. The assembly will explore how we can find value from the inside out rather than from external sources, value beyond looks and appearances. Thanks to Sabrina Blasco, Lucy Horton, Hannah Mitchell, Sammy Hely, Daniel Close, Layla Carpenter and Tobias Bowgerald for their input and leadership.

Yr 8 Pastoral Team 2019

Ms Abby Walker, our fantastic Assistant Year Advisor, is expecting her first baby. Ms Walker will be heading on maternity leave in early 2019, returning later in the year. We are excited to announce that Mr Michael Warrell (Yr 7 DB Tutor) will be stepping into the role of Acting Assistant Year Advisor whilst, Ms Walker is spending time getting to know her new bubba.

Additionally, we congratulate Ms Alissa Ynson (Yr 7 RR Tutor) and Ms Rachel Wilson (Yr 7 RW Tutor) for their new appointments within the Redlands Senior Pastoral team. Ms Ynson has been appointed the position of Acting Yr 7 Advisor, and Ms Wilson the position of Assistant Yr 11 Advisor for 2019.

All appointments are a wonderful reflection on the strength of the 2018 Yr 7 Pastoral team and it is wonderful to see Ms Ynson, Ms Wilson and Mr Warrell be able to share their skills and experience within the wider Redlands community. Each will work closely with the new Yr 8 Tutors to ensure a smooth and supportive transition for students. We look forward to welcoming new members to our Yr 8 Pastoral team in 2019.

Speech Night Luna Park Wednesday 5 December

All students are required to attend Speech Night. Information regarding this event and Luna Park (directions and parking) will be emailed via the Secondary School Office. Prize Winners will be notified next week. Rolls will be marked by Tutors at the event. Full School uniform is expected, including blazers.

Thank You

The parents, staff and students of Redlands would like to say thank you to Jodie Adams, Tanya Justice, Kirsty Edmonds-Wilson and Danielle Verschoor for their contribution to the Redlands community in representing the parents of Yr 7 in 2018. If anyone would like to assist or be a member of the Secondary School Parent Contact group in 2019, please email carys.stuart@bigpond.com for further information.

A Final Note

Thank you for a fantastic year. The Yr 7 Pastoral team wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday!

Holidays are wonderful times for students to relax and enjoy their families and friends – after all, they are sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, grandchildren etc well before they are students. For all students, holidays are also an excellent opportunity to read, exercise more and pursue their hobbies away from electronic devices. Students are encouraged get active outside and enjoy Sydney in summer, and a well-deserved break! We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year and hearing about your holiday adventures.                                          

Key Dates

Speech Night                                    Monday 5 November

Ms Marita Jansons 
Yr 7 Advisor
mjansons@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9819