Year 8

I hope all families have had the opportunity to refresh and relax over the mid-term break.

Whilst we sadly farewelled three students last term, I warmly welcome Iris Buisman who joins our Yr 8 community from Singapore. As well, we wish our Yr 8 students who have departed to Winter School a wonderful term ahead.

Achievements

Congratulations to Benedict Adamson, Jacob Gold, Amelie Heard and Austin Stapleton who have been elected to the Student Representative positions this Semester.

Congratulations is also to be given to all students who competed in the Snowsports events at Interschools and Redlands Cup over the holidays. There were some exceptional results achieved by our Yr 8 students, who should be very proud of their efforts.

Announcements
  • Monday 30 July (Term 3, Week 2) – Cyber safety expert Brett Lee is coming to Redlands to deliver presentations to students in Yrs 7-10. There will also be a seminar for parents in Redlands Hall from 6-7.30pm. During the parent session, Brett will discuss the topic of digital compliance and internet safety. Brett is incredibly engaging and provides powerful information in a way that will bring to life possible online dangers and responsibilities which are part of your child’s digital world. Strategies regarding protection and prevention will empower parents to help reduce online risks within the home with very simple adjustments. Areas that will be covered are social networking, the law online, identity protection and cyberbullying as well as the key role parents play in keeping young people safe online.
  • Summer Sport Fete – Thursday 2 August (Term 3, Week 2)
  • Jeans for Genes Day – Friday 3 August (Term 3, Week 2). For a gold coin donation, students are allowed to wear jeans to school, raising money for a very good cause.
  • Yr 8 Parent Teacher Night – Wednesday 8 August (Term 3, Week 3). Booking information will be emailed to parents before the event.

We look forward to a wonderful term ahead, and I look forward to meeting many of you at the upcoming Yr 8 Parent Teacher Evening.

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