Year 9
Student News – Yumeto Lee
Yumeto’s Team, the Ryde Hawks, participated in the Australian Junior Baseball League Championships held in Glenelg, South Australia, between 30 May-3 June. The team started strong with a win in the first game, but unfortunately suffered two heartbreaking walk off losses late in the final games which cost them the chance of progressing to the knockout stages.
A huge congratulations to Yumeto for his extraordinary achievements in Baseball.
YLead Altitude Day
A group of our Yr 9 students had the chance to explore their leadership potential in a fun, engaging and memorable way by attending Altitude Day last week, a leadership event crafted specifically for Yr 9 students and run by YLead. Students gained advice on how to make good choices, build their confidence and make a difference from three inspiring guest speakers, all whilst forming a strong network of peers from schools across the region. Altitude Day provided an environment where students could step outside the classroom to truly understand what it means to be a leader.
At Altitude Day, students:
- Identified ways to have a positive impact at their school (with or without a badge)
- Be challenged to step outside their comfort zone in a number of ways in a safe and supportive environment
- Identified their current capacities and future opportunities
- Reflect on the kind of leader they would like to be.
Student reflections from the day…
We learnt from Ben Pettingill that you can’t control what others are going to do, you can only control what you do.
Carolina Pedro Inacio.
From Ylead, we learned that the only limitation is your imagination and it’s important to dream big.
Remie Gibbs.
We learnt key steps to finding our greatest potential through engaging thinking patterns and steps.
Imogen Jeffery-Bilich.
From YLead we learnt that there will be many challenges throughout our life that we can not change but we can always change the way we react and the mindset we have towards it.
Jemima Hugman.
From the various speakers we heard today, we learnt that in any situation, you always have the choice to focus on the negatives or embrace it and make the most of any opportunity.
Ruby Wood.
Resilience and potential. Unlocked. YLead Altitude Day taught us that courage is what builds confidence. We set clear goals, discovered, and acquired a pathway of knowledge regarding our future. Our challenges are what make us stronger, build resilience and boost confidence throughout the curves of life. The recognition of others’ differences is key, and assisting peers, friends and family along the way forms the foundation of leaders in our society.
Krishna Gupta, Liam Petersen and Max Perry.
The YLead Altitude Day for Year 9 was an honour to participate in as it really helped us to unlock our true potential, create meaningful goals and developing strong relationships. It taught me that I could do anything that I put my mind to and that what I perceived as my flaws, could actually be my strengths. Another thing that I learned was that I can’t control others, only myself and that I needed to aspire, acquire and take-action. If we include people, create ideas and actually see them through, it is entirely possible for us to change our world for the better.
Abbie Sewell.
Homelessness Awareness and Donation Collection for Wayside Chapel and Vinnie’s Family Crisis Accommodation
In these last few weeks of term, a dedicated crew of Yr 10 students have been planning a service initiative for a monetary and goods collection for The Wayside Chapel. The Wayside Chapel is a charity and parish mission of the Uniting Church in Australia in the Potts Point area of Sydney. Vinnie’s Family Crisis Accommodations helps by collecting items for families and single women who have been displaced.
How can you help?
- Donate an item for collection by dropping it at the front or back entrance to school starting Monday 6 June to Friday 17 June between 8:00am and 8:15am. They will be collecting from WEEK 7 to WEEK 8.
- Purchase a delicious baked good at the BAKE SALE FRIDAY 10 June @ Lunch
Donation Items
Canned food/non-perishable food, water bottles, chapstick, band aids – pack of 10, gloves, socks, sunscreen, tissues, toothbrush + toothpaste + mouthwash, wet-wipes, menstrual products, nail-clippers, comb/brush or flashlight, cooking spoons, spatulas, graters, can openers, chopping boards, saucepans and frypans
Thank you for Your support!
Key Dates
9 June – Swimming Carnival
13 June – Queens Birthday
16-17 June – Senior Music Festival
21 June – Athletics Carnival
22 June – Year 9 Parent Teacher Evening
24 June – End of Term 2
Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 9 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au