Year 8

Building on our Values: Project Rockit

This week, we were visited by Project Rockit, who held a positive and well-received seminar on personal values and how we can use these to inspire change in our community. The presenters provided a reflective session that encouraged students to think about the social values they are passionate about, and to explore how they can take action on these within the school and broader community, to embody positive social leadership and enact valuable change.

The event began with some thought-provoking ‘would you rather’ style questions. I encourage you to give them a shot – what would you choose? Would you rather:

An army of twenty ducks or one hippo?
Win MVP of the final or have your team win the championship?
Give a 5-minute speech in front of 10,000 people or have a photo of you turned into a meme?
Direct a movie or star in a movie?
Have everyone see you as a bossy or see you as lazy?
Be a small part of a cause you care about or a large part of a cause you don’t care about?

These questions stimulated valuable conversation amongst students, leading them to think about success, resilience, achievement, reputation and impact. It was pleasing to witness students considering their own values and considering how these might shape their future impact on our school and the broader community.

Student Recognition – Brodie Howes

This term, our School Captains have created a new motto to capture our endeavours across the rest of the year and into 2025. This is ‘with heart’ – a fitting summary of putting our all into the activities in which we engage at Redlands.

Congratulations to Brodie Howes, who is the first Yr 8 student to receive a ‘with heart’ award, in recognition for his positive spirit and valuable support in acting as a mentor to some of our new Yr 8 students this term and last.

Moonbah – Gearing up for Growth: Monday 18 November

One final reminder that our Moonbah Gearing for Growth evening is nearly here! The school invites Yr 8 students and their parents/carers to attend on Monday 18 November from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This event is designed to offer students and parents/carers clear answers to any last questions they have about the Moonbah program for 2025. See the infographic below for further details.

Please be aware that, for the evening, we are encouraging children to travel home before they attend the evening event with parents/carers, as the library will not be accessible to them on Monday afternoon.

If students are unable to return home prior to the event, they will need to remain in a classroom completing quiet study, supervised by me and Ms Wang. This supervision space will on Level 4 of the Learning Hub.

Please email me (jtodhill@redlands.nsw.edu.au) if your child will need to remain at school for the afternoon prior to the Moonbah Gearing for Growth session.

Speech Night

The Redlands 141st Secondary School Speech Night is fast approaching on Wednesday 4 December. The evening is a wonderful celebration of all our students’ achievements this year. Please make sure you view Pulse for all the relevant details.

The Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase

The school is encouraging all Secondary School students to join forces in spreading the joy of Christmas and connecting with the community by participating in the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase on Thursday 28 November, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Bougainvillea Retirement Village.

This annual event offers students from Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to bring holiday cheer to the residents through musical performances which could involve singing, acting or dancing. It is a wonderful way to give back, make meaningful connections, and celebrate the spirit of Christmas together. Students interested in taking part in this memorable event can sign up by clicking HERE.

Term 4 Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

Moonbah: Gearing for Growth Evening – Week 6: Monday 18 November
Speech Night (and Term End) – Week 8: Wednesday 4 December

Mr Jimmy Tod-Hill
Year 8 Advisor
jtodhill@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462