Year 8
End of Term
Term 2 is always a big term!
I hope that over the next three weeks that students (and their parents) have a restful break from the daily routines of schooling and come back refreshed and ready for Term 3.
As reports will be released over the next couple of days this is also a good time to reflect on the first half of the year. It is important to remember that when looking at these reports that they reflect a snapshot of progress at a specific point in time and are designed to help in the formation of goals for the future.
Uniform and Grooming in Term 3
A general reminder that when we return our expectations for full winter uniform and grooming (haircut, make-up, nails, etc) are available in the student planner and we appreciate parental support with ensuring that these are adhered to from Day 1 of next term.
Special Assembly – The School the Hope Built
On Tuesday, Yr 8 students were invited to attend a special assembly presented by Gemma Sisia, the founder of the School of St Jude in Tanzania. The school has been set up as a private school to cater for students who live in extreme poverty. Students’ fees are paid for by donations to the organization in a scholarship style arrangement. The school has been in operation for 20 years.
Gemma was accompanied by a former student graduate and author Madeline Kelly who recently published a history of the school entitled The School that Hope Built.
Our Yr 8 students sat and listened to a story of a school that started with a $10 donation and had an initial enrolment of three students, which expanded into a school that now spans three campuses and educates thousands of students on a daily basis. It was an incredibly affirming talk that highlighted the power of a single individual to make a significant difference.
Student Spotlight – Dance
Last Sunday a number of Yr 8 Students had a very successful day at Extreme Dance Competition.
Yr 8 students Juliet Whelan, Belle Monty, Amelie Dewar, Liliana Halfen, Izzy Bannon, Lucy Goodsall, Charlotte Algar and Mia Cruttenden performed wonderfully in the Senior Jazz Performance Group 1 and achieved 2nd place in the High School 7-9 Jazz Troupe out of 11 troupes.
Gala Arts
Friday 21 July, 6.30pm
The Concourse
Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.
This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.
Mr Tobias Horan
Yr 8 Advisor
9968 9872
thoran@redlands.nsw.edu.au