Year 8

Sleep is your Superpower!

It’s simple, really: your body and mind need sleep in order to function properly. But actually, getting a good night’s sleep isn’t always so simple, especially with our new lockdown routines. Luckily, Lara Luitingh from our counselling team has got some information, tips and hints in a useful video on things our young people can do to make it easier to get enough Zs.

Redlands Olympic Games Challenge – How will you get to Tokyo?

Thank you all Yr 8 students who participated in the Redlands Sports Olympic Games Challenge: How will you get to Tokyo? Across the Redlands community we had 4,682 entries for the challenge for a total number of 31,294.96km.

Results:

• Gold – Roseby – competed the trip to Tokyo (7821km) on Friday 6th August 7:19pm (total distance 9079km)
• Silver – Dumolo – completed the trip to Tokyo (7821km) on Saturday 7th August 10:54am (total distance 8737km)
• Bronze – McDouall – 6242km 79%
• 4th – Cowper – 4023km 51%
• 5th – Staff – 3212 41%

Some more stats from the challenge are below:

SCHOOL TV – Special Report – Instilling Hope in Uncertain Times

Although life is always filled with uncertainty, the levels we are currently experiencing are unprecedented and immense. It appears that lockdowns and tighter restrictions will be with us for some time and this is taking a toll on our young people. With continued disruptions to education and isolation from peers and family, mental health concerns are on the rise and it is evident that many young people may need some extra support to achieve their goals. Adult carers can help instil hope in such times of uncertainty by ensuring young people remain connected with their social networks, encouraging them to see life as it is and focussing more on the things they can control, rather than those they can’t. Over the centuries, the human race has faced significant adversity for prolonged periods of time and often emerged stronger and more determined. Therefore, it’s important not to give up hope and remain optimistic. By keeping the lines of communication open and listening, parents can help young people reframe their worries and put the disruptions into perspective. It’s important young people make a conscious effort to focus on the good bits, rather than fill in the blanks with catastrophic narratives. If your young person has concerns or just wants to talk to someone outside of the family unit, encourage them to call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 – anytime, any reason. Alternatively, they can chat online at www.kidshelpline.com.au

https://redlands.nsw.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-instilling-hope-uncertain-times

Tutor Fun

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