Year 8

CIS Cross Country Carnival

On Thursday, Redlands had their best Cross Country runners compete at the CIS Cross Country Carnival at Eastern Creek Raceway. CIS is the most competitive diocese in NSW and attracts some of the best junior Cross Country runners in Australia. Our Redlands students did exceptionally well considering the short season of training. Congratulations to the following Yr 8 students: 13 Years Girls – Lauren Smith (39th place), 14 Years Boys – Lockie Taylor (45th place), 14 Years Girls – Olivia Vigneault (13th Place), Ella Palmet (30th place), Eve Farrell (41st place) and Elizabeth Holtheuer (54th place).

Science/Geography Excursion – Sydney Institute of Marine Science

“Last week Year 8 went to the Sydney Institute of Marine Science. We did many amazing things throughout the day from learning about the ecosystems around us, to dissecting a squid. However, the most eye-opening thing of all was sifting through sand we sourced from the beach to look for microplastics. We put the sand into recycled milk cartons and added salt water to make the sand settle to the bottom of the carton. Then we filtered it through a coffee filter and when all the water drained away we opened the filter to see if we had any microplastics. We had a few microplastics and we looked at them through a hand-held microscope. We learned some cool facts about the pollution of Sydney’s beaches such as the most common rubbish found in Sydney’s oceans and waterways is plastic and cigarette butts. All in all, this excursion was an amazing experience and I learned a lot”. Jessica Travers

“Last Friday I went to the Sydney Institute of Marine Science. We did lots of activities such as dissecting, taking pictures, digging for rubbish in the sand and taking a look at the local environment. My favourite part was dissecting the muscle and the squid. It was fun because we got to take a look at the insides of those two different animals. It was an overall great experience and I would definitely do it again”. Quinn Bryant.

Athletics Carnival

An early bus will depart from the Junior Campus with the 1500m runners at 7.00am. This race is for competitive runners only. To book a seat on the bus please email the Sports Department by no later than 4.00pm Friday 22 June.

All other students are expected to meet on the Junior Campus Oval no later than 7.15am in their respective Year Group areas (Dunnet Hall is the wet weather alternative).

Announcements

Tuesday 26 June – Redlands Secondary School Athletics Carnival. Electronic permission via the portal is now open, and your timely assistance with this is much appreciated. 

Friday 3 August – A Night to Delight – This is the Languages event involving all Yr 8s who take part in a cultural performance in their language. Students will be required to be at school from 6.00-8.30pm (the evening begins at 7pm), and in addition to the Yr 8 performances there will be a Mauritian Dance Performance, a Cultural Quiz, a raffle, and a selection of traditional cultural dishes to sample. The cost of the evening will be $29 for adults and $13 for children (no cost for Yr 8 performers). Purchase tickets here.

Wednesday 8 August (Term 3, Week 3) – Yr 8 Parent Teacher Night – Booking information will be emailed to parents before the event.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 8 Advisor (Acting)
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 6462