Foundation
Last week we all celebrated Redlands 138th birthday. As part of the events, the traditional Foundation Day Service was hosted at Redlands Hall and attended by many members of our wider community including members of the Foundation Advisory Committee, Redlanders Alumni Association, RPFA and other important members such as Dr Sue Morey AM, Redlander 1959.
It was wonderful to see our young leaders, School captains Sophia Maxwell and Jack Murray engaging with our guests and reflecting on our long and rich history.
Protecting our precious heritage: Liggins Restoration Appeal
As part of this year’s Appeal we are seeking support towards restorations of the Liggins building. The proposed restoration will help preserve its historic façade, restore the roof and brickwork, refurbish the interior and provide an exceptional learning environment for our students.
The Liggins Building, originally known as Liggins House, opened on 9 May 1923 in honour of Redlands’ co-founder Elizabeth Liggins. First a boarding house, then kitchen, art room, laboratory, pottery workshop and during WWII, it even housed the School’s bomb shelter. Today, it comprises much loved Language classrooms and the Staff Common Room. Throughout its history, our community has generously supported some of its upgrades, including the 2007 Science Block/Liggins Atrium Project enjoyed by students today.
Your support of the Liggins Restoration Appeal will help revive this treasured icon for generations of Redlanders to enjoy.
If you wish to secure a recognition plaque for your donation they are available in three sizes ($10,000, $5,000 or $1,000). Please contact me directly.
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Every gift to the Redlands Building Fund of $2 or more is tax deductible within Australia.
Back on Campus
It was an exciting night at Redlands last Friday as members of the Classes of 2010, 2011 and 2016 were welcomed back to Redlands Hall to connect and share stories. The atmosphere was electric with the opportunity to speak with past teachers, explore the Redlands Learning Hub, as well as a tour the Liggins Building, which generated some fantastic memories.
Enormous thanks to Jeff Brown (Redlander 2016), Peta Blundell (2010), and Rory Pryor (2011) for their tremendous effort in organising this special event.
We look forward to holding more Reunions later this year and reconnect with our past students.
Mrs Dana Casimaty
Director of Development
dcasimaty@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9858