Year 8

Key Dates

End of Year Reminders

There have been an increasing number of students wearing their PE uniforms to school, not changing into their full school uniform after morning sport or not changing after PE. Students will receive a formal detention for not complying with this school policy and we are reminding all students to ensure they do change at the first available time slot, either before school, during Recess, during Lunch or immediately after Period 6. Thank you for your support in this effort.  

While summer is just around the corner, students are reminded that classes are still in full effect and curriculum continues to be covered. Some students have needed further reminding of classroom expectations and requirements as they enter these last few weeks. We appreciate your support in reinforcing this message at home as well so students can use these last classes to set the tone for the beginning of their Yr 9 learning experience.  

STEAM 2019 

Last week, the STEAM and Pastoral teams worked with Yr 8 to creatively find solutions to protecting our environment by looking at the declining Great Barrier Reef due to overfishing, climate change or human impact. Students defined and discovered problems, dreamed of future visions and designed solutions. On Friday, students produced a prototype and partook in the STEAM Expo, promoting their innovative ideas to Yr 7, our Service Prefects and Mr Sean Corcoran. Congratulations to all involved, especially to those who were awarded a Top 5 position or a People’s Choice selection:

Toys’n’Tucker

This year Redlands is coming together and sharing the Christmas joy with people in need by collecting for Toys ‘n’ Tucker. We are seeking unwrapped donations of non-perishable Christmas food items and toys. All students are encouraged to bring in something to contribute. Items will be collected during Tutor Time throughout Term 4. A list of suitable donation items can be found here.

Fiji Service Learning Opportunity

Next year, in the 2020 October school holidays, students from Yr 9 will have the opportunity to travel to Fiji and immerse themselves in Fijian life. This is the fourth year that Redlands has partnered with Rustic Pathways to provide this opportunity.

The trip is split into two sections. The first is spent in a highlands village, where students are accommodated via a homestay program and engage in a range of cultural immersion and service activities. Following this, students return to the coast at Rustic Pathways Momi Bay Base. During this time, students work with a Marine Biologist to assist and learn about environmental management of the surrounding reef and coastal area.

This program gives students a wide range of experiences, whilst developing their understanding of the Fijian culture. It is designed to both educate and challenge students, helping them to embrace the concept of being a global citizen.

All parents and students are invited to find out more at an Information Evening on Thursday 28 November at 6.15pm in the Roseby Library on the Senior Campus. Any questions should be directed to Mr Colyer at scolyer@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Summer Recommendations from Dr Prue Salter’s Study Skills Website

Summer provides the perfect time for students to revisit their filing system and determine where they might keep their assessments or notes from this year that they might need again for subjects next year. It might also be the time to clean out and determine a better way to organise for Yr 9 after some reflection on how this year went. How can you help at home? Additional tips can be found here. (Username: redlands | Password: 68results)

Ms Marita Jansons 
Yr 8 Advisor
mjansons@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9819