Year 11

Year 11 Shine At the Senior Athletics Carnival

On Tuesday, Yr 11 participated in the 2022 Senior Athletics Carnival at Sydney Olympic Park. It was pleasing to see Yr 11 step outside their comfort zone and compete for their respective House across all the track and field events. The House Spirit was very evident on the day with Yr 11 cheering on all members of their House across the different Year Groups. In regards to the participation on the day, there were record heats for Year 11 in the track events and large numbers of competitors in the field events who signed up to ‘have a go’ at the event. The camaraderie by Yr 11 at the carnival was clearly evident and was a fine example of the cohort becoming even more cohesive as we head towards Yr 12. 

Special mention to Emilie Bessell who won the Girls Champion of Champions 100m and to the following students who achieved Age Champion, Runners Up Champion and Division Champion:

Age Champions

Division Champions

Farewell Ms Katie Ebzery

Ms Katie Ebzery will sadly be leaving the Yr 11 Pastoral Team due to a move up to Tamworth with her husband who has just received a placement as a police officer. Ms Ebzery has been such a precious mentor and Tutor to her Dumolo Red Tutor Group and has valued each and every student throughout her time at Redlands. We wish Ms Ebzery the best of luck in her new endeavors. 

Below is a farewell message to Ms Ebzery written by Josie Simpson and Riley Parton from 11 Dumolo Red.

“Ms Ebzery took the reigns of leading our Tutor Group at the beginning of this year and though we are sad to see her departure, we wish Ms Ebzery all the best with her future endeavors. I am very thankful that Ms Ebzery was able to form authentic connections with my peers and I am so thankful for her approachable and genuine nature. The absence of Ms Ebzery’s attentive and altruistic character during Tutor Time will be something our Tutor Group will never forget. Anyone who was lucky enough to know Ms Ebzery in her time here at Redlands will miss her dearly.”  (Josie Simpson)

“Ms Ebzery has been a kind Tutor and my Tutor Group has become closer under her leadership. We have really appreciated her presence and willingness to help our Tutor Group with all types of academic and pastoral issues. Our Tutor Group will really miss the fun activities that we did with Ms Ebzery and I would like to wish Ms Ebzery the best of luck with her move to Tamworth!” (Riley Parton)

Senior Music Festival Reflection by Lachlan Scott

“Last Friday evening, the Redlands Music Department put on their biggest annual event; the Senior Music Festival. This year’s theme was The Greatest of All Time (or GOAT for short), where the School’s ensembles and various solo performers displayed what they had been working on throughout the year. The event was held at The Concourse in Chatswood; a professional venue that allows us students to experience firsthand what it’s like to perform to large audiences with the support of lighting technicians, sound engineers, stage managers and of course the dedicated Redlands Music staff.

Yr 11 had a large representation at the festival in Concert Bands (Chirag Kowligi, Jamison Houchell, Lucy Baird, Alana Mansfield, Joe Griffiths, Jack Lazzarotto, Oscar Whatmough, Hadley Wintle, Patrick Walker and myself), Choir (Poppy Justice, Phoebe Barnett, Marcus Ogden, Charlotte Scamps, Issy Treloar, Tobias Bowgerald, Lily Hobbs, Maya Little and Elena Parker), Guitar Ensembles (Tess Miller Maliepaard and Sienna Wessels), Strings (Sahara Ali and Sabrina Blasco) and behind the scenes with Production (Liam Franklin, Angus Ryan, Oliver Noakes, Alex Tully and Jamie Gold).

I’m sure that everyone involved would agree with me in saying that putting together the event was a strenuous task, particularly for the Music staff, but seeing how it all came together in the end was well worth all of the hours that everyone put in. We were able to walk away with the satisfaction of pulling off a great show. But not only that, we also walked away with lifelong memories and stronger friendships. I’ve been involved in the Festival every year since Year 7 and with every new year comes a new and exciting show, but my fondest memories remain off the stage. Cheering on your friends up in the stands, messing around on your instruments in the corridors and playing cards in the common rooms. The atmosphere of the Festival is something that I will never forget and I myself can’t wait for Yr 11’s final festival next year.”

Student Praise 

Well done to all the Yr 11 students who assisted at the Redlands Senior School Open Morning. The Yr 11 assistants had the opportunity to meet and greet parents and spend time with new students. Feedback from the new parents and students was passed on to the executive regarding how friendly, warm, and welcoming the Yr 11 assistants were. 

The students who assisted at the Open Morning included: 

• Marli Prado
• Lachlan Binnekamp
• Charlotte Scamps 
• Dan Close
• Harley Van der Pluijm
• Sophia Lark
• Taylor Riddell 
• Sam Chubb
• Briar Carter 
• Finn Woodward 
• Lucy Horton
• Simone Francesci

Have a great semester break from the school routine and enjoy any family holidays you may have during the next three weeks.

Mr Nicholas Walker
Yr 11 Year Advisor
nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9909 3133