Year 9

Schools for Impact

Today, Year 9 attended Sydney University to hear from four grassroots charities to conclude their participation in the Schools for Impact Program. The cohort raised a substantial amount of money across the term which they allocated to a charity of their choice after hearing from them today. It was great to see the students band together to raise the funds and even more impressive to see them engage with the charity’s pitches with curiosity and maturity. 

Thank you to Rose Boddy and Sebastian Salz who both delivered excellent speeches to introduce two of the charities; Bandu and JRS. 

 

National History Challenge

The National History Challenge  was open to all students in Year 7-9, and the following students in Year 9 are congratulated for attending weekly lunchtime sessions with Mr Allen throughout Semester 1 to complete an independent research project on a history topic of their own choice.  

  • Hugo Burton – received a Green award for his video essay on the persecution and imprisonment of homosexuals in Nazi Germany 
  • Tom Beatty – received a Bronze award for an essay on how the United States Air Force responded to flaws in their technology and strategy during and after the Vietnam War 
  • Andy Guan – received a Bronze award for an essay on the Benin Bronzes, a collection of sculptures originating from the ancient kingdom of Benin located in modern-day Nigeria, which were taken by the British in the age of colonialism and are currently displayed in the British Museum 

Stage 5 Assembly

Part of the Stage 5 Assembly this week was dedicated to recognising the efforts of students who have challenged themselves by participating in competitions in various academic disciplines throughout the year.  

Ms Van de Peer presented certificates to the following students: 

Tournament of the Minds – Charlotte Boris, Georgia Cavric, Amelie Dewar, Melissa Franco, Roman Jackson, Sophia Liu and Abby Stante 

National History Challenge – Hugo Burton, Tom Beatty and Andy Guan 

2024 Mathematics Competitions – Daniel Bond, Lewis Davis,Alexander Heller, Abby Stante and William Vass 

 

Redlands Dance Academy Concert

A big good luck to Year 9 students participating in the Redlands Dance Academy Concert over the next few days. There are a large number of Year 9s participating, whether that be in dance, music or production. We are super impressed by the commitment and enthusiasm with which you have approached the lead up to the event and look forward to seeing you shine on and off stage!

Mr Tobias Horan
Yr 9 Advisor
9968 9872
thoran@redlands.nsw.edu.au