Community Update
With final IB assessments wrapped up and HSC exams completed last week, the Class of 2022 represents our 136th cohort of Year 12 students to sit their final exams at Redlands. The School’s first ever Year 12 student was Sophia Liggins, niece of one of our co-founders, Miss Elizabeth Liggins, and one of the first five students to attend on the School’s opening day of 14 July, 1884. Sophia was the only candidate at the School to take the HSC equivalent (then called the Senior University examination) in 1887, passing all her five subjects with flying colours. She went on to become a teacher and published writer.
Just over a century later, Stacy Hume followed in her footsteps when she became the first (and again solo) Redlands student to sit and be awarded the International Baccalaureate, having also completed the HSC in the previous year. Since leaving school, Stacy completed a Masters in Communication Management and has worked in Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States across many sectors that include media and communications, government, politics and marketing.
It was a pleasure to welcome our Year 7 2023 cohort, parents and carers onto the Senior Campus earlier this week for an informative and fun day of getting to know both our School and their new teachers. There was plenty of excitement amongst our newest students as new connections and friendships were made. We look forward to welcoming them back as the Class of 2028 next year.
If you are looking to connect with our community groups then please reach out to the passionate and diverse experience of our Class and Year Group parents, the RPFA and Friends of Groups that support Redlands families and to enjoy a spotlight on an award winning Redlander, check out the Foundation section in today’s Note Day.
Each year, the North Sydney Community Awards provide the perfect opportunity to acknowledge local people who make a difference in our community and the North Sydney LGA. We are delighted to advise that nominations are now open and encourage our community to consider nominating a person or group who you believe deserve an accolade, for work often done behind the scenes. Award categories include Community Builder, Next generation, Eco Warrior, Trailblazer and Living Legend.
Nominations close on 10 December and further information on these awards can be found on the North Sydney Council website here.
Redlands is a school in the Anglican tradition that seeks to give students the opportunity to understand the Christian faith in a relevant and accessible way. The Redlands Parents’ Prayer Group provides our current parent community with the opportunity to come together in prayer. The Redlands Parent Prayer Group (convened by Sally Swan) is holding an End of Term Prayer Gathering on Wednesday 23 November from 6.30 to 7.30pm in the Armstrong Room at St Peter’s Church, Cremorne. All parents are warmly invited to attend for a time of prayer and thanksgiving. The evening will provide the opportunity to join the new Secondary School Chaplain, Kirsten Philips, and our Principal, Stephen Webber we express gratitude for his faithful service at Redlands.
Thank you for your continued guidance and support and, as ever, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Community Engagement team should you have any feedback, suggestions or questions.
Mr Grant Birse
Head of Community Engagement
9908 6406
gbirse@redlands.nsw.edu.au