Year 9
Interesting Article of the Week
This week I have attached a link to a Ted Talk by Shauna Shapiro, PhD, who is a Professor at Santa Clara University, a Clinical Psychologist, and an internationally recognised expert in mindfulness. Mindfulness is a habit that can help all of us deal with the stresses of life. It is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing, and not be overly reactive or overwhelmed by what is going on around us.
Athletics
Congratulations to Olivia Vigneault who participated last week in the NSW All Schools Cross Country competition. Olivia performed admirably and finished in 33rd place in the 15 Years Girls 4kms.
Pastoral Care Program
This term the focus is on students learning to balance work and school. We are beginning with some resources produced by DARTA (Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia), starting by looking at perceived norms and if the students’ perceptions reflect the majority of Australians of their age. In particular the topic of alcohol use has been discussed and strategies to look after themselves and each other at social occasions.
Social Awareness Program
Students this term are learning about refugees and the inequality that they suffer as a result of their unfortunate circumstances. The first couple of weeks they are beginning to understand what a refugee, asylum seeker and displaced person is and why they face a high level of inequality.
National Science Week
Redlands Science department is celebrating National Science Week in Week 4 with a range of activities on offer to inspire curiosity and learning in students. Yr 9 Students will be involved in the following:
Tutor Group Trivia Quiz
How much does each Tutor Group know about the landing on the moon and exploration of space? Prizes on offer.
Breakfast with a Scientist
Wednesday 14 August 7.45-10.10am (light breakfast provided)
We have eight parent scientists (Weather Derivatives, Health Economist, Mathematician, Environmental Scientist, Pharmacist, Patent Attorney, Chiropractor and General Practitioner) come to talk to you about their career, what it involves, the interesting bits, the challenges and how they got there. You will then have the opportunity to talk to the scientists and ask them questions. All you have to do is sign up using your Redlands Google account, follow this link. You MUST sign up to be put onto the event and the sign-up closes on Monday 12 August at 10.00am.
Science Fun in the Quad
Experience the wonder and magic of Science with fun hands-on experiments and amazing demonstrations; from egg drops and spinning cups full of water to optical illusions and giant elephant toothpaste. Join in Science Fun in the Quad at lunchtime on Tuesday 14 August during National Science Week.
Paper Plane Competition
Friday 13 August at lunchtime in Redlands Hall
Do you have what it takes to soar with the best? Can you throw a paper plane 20 metres or keep it aloft for 6 seconds? Planes must be made of one sheet of standard A4 paper with no cuts or additions. There are prizes for the best in each class so get practising (but not in class!).
I hope you have a wonderful week.
Ms Rebecca Mountain
Yr 9 Advisor
rmountain@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462