From the Principal

From the Principal

It was definitely worth the wait!

The Senior Music Festival held last Friday night, at The Concourse, was an incredible showcase of the musical talent in the School and the depth of the quality of our staff in the program. There were so many moments when you had to pinch yourself to realise that it was actually a school concert. There was certainly an extra energy and buzz due to the excitement of the students once again being able to perform in front of a large live audience, as well as the opportunity to farewell Coordinator of Music Darren Kuilenburg in style. The ABBA medley finale was great fun, with Year 12 students enjoying the chance to dance and sing to the classic tunes. Including a fitting tribute to Tomomi Takahashi, who gave so much to music at Redlands, the night was full of joy and gratitude for the gift of music in our lives.

In a most impressive performance last Saturday, our Yr 11 students won the Senior Division of the Ethics Olympiad. Based on their points total, the team will now progress through to the international final in June. Summary details below:

  • Team members: Katina Casimaty, Amelie Heard, Sophia Maxwell, Jack Murray, Omar Rihani, Josie Robertson, Callum Wardman-Browne
  • Event format: eight case studies; series of four events, cumulative point score system – focus on moral and ethical thinking
  • Topics included: Korean Pop, ethics and truth of public safety during COVID, dating after prison, gaming platforms and shocking speech, defending the police, creative freedom and stereotyping
  • Judges: University staff, local and international

My congratulations to all team members and thanks to Mr Del Villar for coaching the team.

Earlier this term, I informed parents and the wider Redlands community about our goal to establish a means-tested scholarship to honour the legacy of long-standing and respected educator Belinda Oxley. Belinda joined our staff in 1995 as a Yr 2 Teacher and fulfilled many important roles at the School over 23 years, including Dean of Early Childhood, up until her passing in 2018.

This means-tested Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding all-round student, commencing in Yr 7 in 2023, who otherwise would not have an opportunity to experience a Redlands education.

Thank you to those members of our community who have already contributed and I encourage those who wish to support this wonderful cause or learn more, visit the Foundation section of Note Day. The Redlands Arts Luncheon, held last week, provided a wonderful launch to this means-tested scholarship, which will have such a positive impact well into the future.  

 Mr Stephen Webber

Photo Caption: A wonderful performance from the Redlands Orchestra at the Senior Music Festival.