Year 9
House Spirit Day
Last Friday afternoon, Yr 9 students took part in the House Spirit Fair, run by the Yr 12 Student Leadership Team. Activities included 3v3 Basketball, Chalk drawing, Dodgeball, Handball and Chess. Further excitement and fun was found in Lip sync battles and Just Dance. It was so wonderful to see the involvement of Yr 9 throughout the afternoon, and particularly those talented students who took centre stage to perform musically in groups, and for solos.
Arnhem Land
Culture College Pre-reading Handbook HERE
Included information
- Overview of Culture College and the program which students will engage
- Importance of connection to self, others and country
- Our cultural footprint
- Cultural acknowledgement of the Yolngu and Napaki
- What Culture College means for Yolngu and Napaki
- Packing list – Students are limited to 12kg.
- Permission for Camp – Parents can now grant permission for camp through the Redlands Portal. Please note, there are no included logistics at this stage, and once confirmation of timings become available, all details will be communicated.
Medications
If your child’s medical files indicate that they take medication for a specific reason, the School Nurse and Year Advisors will have three time slots available for parents to come onto site during Week 1 to meet and hand over medication.
See the following times available:
- Wednesday 12/10 1.30-3.30pm
- Thursday 13/10 1.30-3.30pm
- Friday 14/10 8-10.10am.
We will require parents to complete the Redlands Medication Authority Form, and package up all medical supplies. It is important that everything is labelled correctly with the students name.
Redlands Medication Authority Form
Please note, if your child requires an Epipen, please ensure that you have one epipen which your child will carry in their daypack during camp, and a second to be handed into the school to look after. The Tutor will carry this second epipen for the duration of camp.
During camp, your child’s Tutor/ Camp leader will be responsible for holding all medicines, and will adhere to the instructions provided by you in Redlands Medication Authority form.
Yr 9 Service-Learning Project – Vinnies Drive
As part of this Service-Learning Project, we are asking students across the school to bring in items to create personal hygiene bags for those in need.
Donation items include:
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Band aids
- Hand sanitiser
- Deodorant
- Soap or body wash
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Small tissue packs
- Hairbrush/hair ties
- Sanitary items – pads, tampons and panty liners.
A collection box will be located in the Secondary School Office where you are able to drop off your supplies. This will continue into Term 4.
Thanks for your support.
Yr 9 Examinations – Term 4, Week 2.
Whilst taking a moment to enjoy their holidays, students should continue on with their preparations for the Yr 9 examination block. Students will have access to their Examination Timetable by the end of the week. This will be published on Pulse, on the Yr 9 page. It is important that students use this as a guide for their planning and preparation at home. Resources have also been available through individual classes to assist in this process and students have been encouraged to liaise with their teachers over the course of the past two weeks on best practice for each subject.
Examination Resources
Redlands My TV – Exam Jitters
Setting a schedule is vitally important. Students need to schedule everything from sleeping and eating, to studying and exercising. It is one of the best ways to manage inevitable exam stress. Students need to look after themselves when they have big demands in their life.
When it comes to productive study, sometimes less is often more. It is recommended that students hit the books in 50-minute stints, broken up by 15-minute breaks. This gives the brain, and body, a rest. Adolescents will often underestimate the amount of sleep they need. Getting enough sleep is key to successful study practices. Research shows that physical activity also has a very positive impact on mental wellbeing. Eating well is another crucial factor to maintaining concentration and staying focussed on the task ahead.
Factsheets:
Reach Out – Exam slaying checklist
Reach Out – 5 Apps to help you study at home
Exams – It’s a word that’ll get most people’s stomachs sinking and hearts fluttering. Exam anxiety can be really tough to tackle and it can affect anyone – from the most super-conscientious student to the last-minute crammer. While it’s a tough ask to eliminate exam stress completely, there are some study apps that can help make it all a little more manageable. Here are the best study apps to get you on the right track.
Reach Out – Top 5 Motivation Boosters
1.Work out your ‘why’: if you know the benefit of getting the task done, you’ll be more motivated to do it.
- Put a timer on: set a timer for 20 mins and focus solely on the task at hand. Put your phone away and tell yourself you’ll procrastinate later.
- Celebrate the wins: make yourself a ‘Ta-da’ list where you write down your achievements, no matter how small.
- Get moving: go for a short walk or do some stretches, it’ll help you get inspired.
- Play music: make a playlist of your fave upbeat songs and listen to them when you need an extra push.
I wish all students and families a wonderful holiday break. It is important for students to take the time to relax and unwind, ready to embark on an incredibly exciting and action-packed Term 4.
Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 9 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au