Year 8

Futurepreneurs Masterclass

Students have the opportunity to be involved in the Masterclass which offers an experiential learning framework that activates students’ entrepreneurial ‘DNA’, augments and amplifies classroom learning outcomes and builds new capabilities for the future, including: creative problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration and teamwork and pitching ideas.

Throughout the day students collaborate with their peers, collect feedback on their ideas and build their confidence and resilience as they present their business concepts in a mock investor pitch to a live audience.

Students have been offered the opportunity to apply to Ms Van de Peer and Ms Vale for this one-day workshop running on the 9 June at Canva HQ.

Paul Dillon Presentation – Some Wise Words for Parents

Paul presented to parents this week, and he finished his presentation with some excellent advice for parents.

  • Tell your children they’re great.  All the time!
  • There is always something positive you can find to say about your child. Find it and say it!
  • Really listen to your child and ‘connect’.

When did you last ‘connect’ with your child? Try to find the time at least once a week for a few minutes to really talk and listen to your child.  It’ll be worth it in so many ways.

Three simple golden rules…

  • Know where your child is.
  • Know who they’re with.
  • Know when they’ll be home.

Suggested Resources:

Recommended reading for parents can be found here.  

If you were unable to view his presentation, Paul Dillon has put together a fact sheet on Vaping and E-Cigarettes.

Access to New Student Change Rooms 

The new boys changing room is located in the old IB office (behind the Languages staff room) and the girls room can be found in the old Lost Property room in the Gym. Both rooms can be used in conjunction with the current bathrooms.

Open times are:

7.45am – 8.15am
10.10am – 10.30am
1.15pm – 1.30pm

Key Dates

Public Holiday – 14 June
Athletics Carnival – 17 June
End of Term 2 – 18 June

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 8 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au