RPFA
Welcome Message from the President
Welcome to the new school year at Redlands! I hope you all had an enjoyable and restful summer break despite the circumstances. Hopefully we have an uninterrupted and successful year ahead. The RPFA Committee is upbeat and committed to playing its role in building a vibrant community at Redlands in 2022.
We hope to be able to reschedule the very popular Twilight Drinks for later in the term; this is a great event to meet other parents in your year as well as the School Executive and teachers. A number of scheduled events can be found in the sections below.
We have organised an optional zoom session for new Yr 7 parents for tomorrow Fri 4 Feb from 1pm. The purpose of this call is to introduce new parents to some key contacts in the RPFA, provide the opportunity to meet other new families and answer questions that you may have as you settle in.
Please also look out for more information on the upcoming Second Hand Uniform Sale in the next few weeks. In line with the School’s sustainability plans, we are also working on options for recycling of old uniforms.
We are currently in the process of putting together an amazing group of year and class representatives, who will hopefully be able to organise morning teas, drinks and other get togethers soon. If you are interested in being a rep, please send us an email signalling your interest here! Offers to get involved or suggestions on what you would like to see are always welcome.
Meanwhile, if you do have any concerns or need any help, please feel free to reach out to anyone on the Committee directly and we would be more than happy to assist, or you can reach me directly by email or on 0448 804 364.
Wishing you a great year ahead!
Walks on Tracks
Weekly guided walks around the northern Sydney area are organised by an RPFA volunteer. This is a great way to meet other Redlands parents and get in shape, plus a wonderful way to spend a morning discovering the many paths of the Sydney area.
The invitation for walks is open, so if you have friends or family who you think would like to come along, please feel free to bring them. Dogs are also welcome on most walks.
Our first walk for the school year will be on Wed 9 Feb from Balmoral to Chinamans Beach. Meet outside the Balmoral Boatshed at 8.40am.
Any questions, please contact Ann Marie Kimber or call 0406 691 533.
Book Club
Come along and enjoy the lively conversation of other Redlands parents from all around the world with a common love of reading. The Book Club meets twice each School term, rotating among members’ homes. There is also an annual visit to Sunday Writer’s festival (May) and sometimes to movies that are tied in with a book discussion.
Our first meeting for 2022 will be a morning meeting on Wed Feb 23 to discuss ‘Still Life’ by Sarah Winman.
If you would like to join, please contact Katherine Dixon or call 0432 619 890 for further information.
2022 RPFA Committee
President: JP Forrest
Vice President: Brittne Whitelaw
Secretary: Rebecca James
Treasurer: Annette Swann
Committee: Declan Hourihan, Jennifer Mast, Jo Lloyd, Karen Nicholson, Kate Kesby, Lisa Middlebrook, Maria Kinsela, Monique Scattini