Head of Secondary School

Participation 

The focus of Tuesday’s Prefect Assembly was on student participation and involvement in the many different facets of school life and below is an excerpt of a talk I gave to to the students on this topic.

“I would like to thank and acknowledge the multitude of students involved in the many different events we have heard about today, such as Gala Arts, Winter Sports teams or the number of different Service learning initiatives.

I also look forward to seeing your continued involvement and participation in a number of upcoming events this term such as the Senior Music Festival on Friday 22 June, the Pink Socks Sports Round on Saturday 23 June or the Athletics Carnival on Tuesday 26 June.

However, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge many of you who participate in and contribute to various events in the Secondary School without fanfare, accolades or the bright lights being shone upon you.

  • The student who was part of the crew working backstage at Gala Arts
  • The student who gets up early to volunteer at Matthew Talbot House on a Monday morning – in the holidays
  • The student who was in the pit as part of the orchestra at the Musical
  • The runner who competed for the school at the ISA Cross Country who might not have earned a top placing but still tried their very best for the team
  • The debater who competes on Friday evenings and then gave up their Friday night when they were not competing to assist in hosting the FED Finals
  • The student who stays back to assist on parent teacher nights
  • The student who works with Yr 7 or 8 students in Peer Support
  • The student who looks out for a Junior School student at the crossing
  • The student who wears their uniform with pride
  • The student who gives up their seat on the bus for an adult because it is the right thing to do

To all of you and the many more who contribute to the school in so many other ways, who do not receive the accolades or are not in the bright lights, to you we say thank you. Your dedication, participation and school spirit make Redlands a better place.” 

Leave Requests 

Please note that the final day of school this term is Friday 29 June. It is our School Policy for all students to attend for the full duration of each term except where permission has been granted on the grounds of special circumstances. We trust you will understand that the School is obliged to adhere to this policy for absences as we place a high priority on our program of learning and its delivery to all our students throughout the year. Any requests for leave during term time should be made to Secondary School Absences email.

Drop Off and Pick Up 

There have been concerns raised by members of the community about unsafe practices of parents dropping off and picking up students before and after school along Waters Road. We ask that parents please observe road rules and traffic signs and are considerate of others. We appreciate your support as the safety of our community and members of the public is our highest concern.

Library Opening Hours in Holidays 

After a successful trial in the Term 3/4 holidays last year, we will once again open the Roseby Library to Yr 12 students to study for their upcoming HSC and IB Trial Examinations. The Library will be open in the last week of the upcoming holidays (Monday 16 – Friday 20 July) from 8.30am – 3.30pm. The Library will only be open to Yr 12 students and they should sign in as per normal when they are using it.

Paul Dillon 

Tonight, Thursday 14 June, Paul Dillon will be holding a parent seminar from 6.00pm – 7.30pm on Adolescents and Risk-Taking entitled “Why do teens do the things they do and what can you do about it?”. This talk will have a different focus from last year’s talk to parents which received much favourable feedback. Paul is the Director and Founder of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA) and has been a leader in the area of drug and alcohol education for the past 25 years. He works with many school communities across the country to ensure that they have access to good quality information and best practice drug and alcohol education. His talks at Redlands are always informative and well-received by members of the community, and we strongly encourage parents to attend.

Term 3/Term 4 Notice of Departure 

As we are approaching the mid-point of the year, this is a reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Term 3 or Term 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to registrar@redlands.nsw.edu.au by the following dates:

  • Term 3 Departures: Friday 22 June
  • Term 4 Departures: Friday 27 July

As per our Conditions of Enrolment emailed to all families in December last year with the 2018 Schedule of Fees, there will be fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after the relevant date.

Mr Sean Corcoran
Head of Secondary School
scorcoran@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9870