Year 9

Interesting Article of the Week

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As parents I am sure we are all continuously fighting with our teenagers to reduce the amount of time they spend on a screen. Teen Brain by David Gillespie is a book that addresses parents concern over the amount of time kids spend on devices, leading to social media bullying, school absenteeism caused by kids not being able to tear themselves away from games and the fact that they are addicted to screens and this is making them mentally ill. David’s book provides advice as to how to recognise unhealthy use, limiting screen time and banning content and some devices.

Camp Article

Jacqui Gray has written an excellent article about this year’s Yr 9 Camp that was published in the Sydney Morning Herald last Sunday, which makes for an interesting read on a student’s perspective towards camp.

Pastoral Care Program

This week students have been considering how they can be safe at parties, in particular by looking at realistic scenarios of situations they could find themselves in. They have been brainstorming as a Tutor Group as to the best actions to ensure safety of themselves and each other.

Social Awareness Program

Students have continued watching a documentary which follows the lives of families who have been impacted by the war in Syria.

Visual Arts

Elective students and all Yr 9 students who are interested in Visual Arts can attend Visual Arts Extra Subjects which run every school day (excluding Thursdays) and is a great way to develop and expand artmaking skills and understanding. Extra Subject classes employ a studio approach to artmaking, with students studying under the guidance of skilled media specific artists. A studio approach to extra subject classes ensures individual guidance whilst allowing for extensive and rigorous engagement with media.

National Science Week

The Redlands Science department is celebrating National Science Week this week, with a range of exciting activities on offer to inspire curiosity and learning in students during lunch and recess.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

Ms Rebecca Mountain
Yr 9 Advisor
rmountain@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462