I would like to extend my thanks to the students and parents who attended the Redfield Careers Night last Tuesday. Rick Alloggia, Patrick Tuttle, and Douglas George gave amazing talks on the importance of first impressions in a job interview, preparing for the modern work environment and how work experience can be instrumental in shaping your career path. Each presentation was thoroughly enjoyable and informative. Once again, I would like to thank these gentlemen for giving up their time to share their wealth of knowledge.

On Wednesday, 21 November, the Year 6 boys spent a couple of hours with a select group of Year 10 students to discuss their transition into High School. The format involved the Year 10s running short sessions on specific topics, delivering content and answering questions. This format is much more powerful than having the students lectured to by teachers, as the boys open up to each other very readily.

The students were split into eight groups and rotated between topic tables. The topics covered included:

1. homework and assessments 

2. bullying and leadership 

3. organisation of time, lockers, diary, folders 

4. technology distractions

5. school reports and merit systems 

6. how to study 

7. College life: camps, house competitions, honours, community service 

8. motivation and goal-setting, including getting the most out of the tutorial system It was good to observe the Year 6 students engaged in the experience and obviously itching to get into long pants. Many thanks to the Year 10 boys for their maturity and leadership - I was very impressed with the way they handled the task. 

- Andrew Murray, Primary Deputy

 

The student-designed Christmas cards are now ready for purchase. Some early birds have already received their orders and have commented on their delight at having special cards with the school name and emblem on them.