Redlands House and Transition Gold

Artist Visit to Blue Class

Blue Class were fortunate to have Theo’s ‘Noushka’ visit to teach us about the enchantments of the forest environment. Noushka is an artist and was able to share a special magic with the children about fairy tales and how the forest is embedded in myths and stories. Noushka explained to us that: “Forests are very special places a bit like magic, the trees talk to each other in many ways. Under the ground a forest is called a biome, a special word for a place where lots of things live together in community, did you know that just walking in a forest and breathing the air can help make us healthy. In Japan they do something special…they call it shinroku…bathing in the forest”. Noushka helped Blue Class to make our own enchanted forest. Using our imaginations, the children created their own tree to plant together. We will make up our own stories for our trees to share.

A very warm thank you to Anne Levitch (aka Nuoshka) and Ali for giving their time and sharing such a magical moment with us.

Seniors and Transition Gold Concert

Concert Day 30 November – Children are to arrive at school by 9am on Concert Day in their normal school uniform. We did notice in our dress rehearsal some bright underwear shining through the white pants, if possible, can the children wear neutral tones under their uniform to school on Wednesday and white socks please. The concert will begin at 10am and should conclude by 10.45am. The students will return to preschool for the rest of the day. Should you wish to take your child home, they can be collected from the preschool after the concert, once they have changed back into their Redlands uniform. No tickets are required for the concert and all family members are welcome.

Important Dates

25 Nov – Blue Class Junior Sing-a-long – 10.00am and picnic morning tea

29 Nov – Christmas Mufti Day

30 Nov – Seniors and TG concert – All welcome – 10am

5 Dec – Last day for Extended Care

6 Dec – Last day of Term 4 – Half day finish at 12 Noon

COVID-19 Reminder

With the increase in positive COVID-19 cases in Sydney and the wider community, please be reminded of the key points from Mr Corcoran’s letter of 17 October to the Redlands community as outlined below.

students and staff must notify the school of a positive COVID-19 test in the same manner as before
while self-isolation is no longer mandatory, students and staff should only return to school if they no longer have any acute symptoms (sore throat, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath)
once their symptoms subside, students and staff must wear a mask in indoor settings on campus for 3 days after they return to school
if any students or staff members are household contacts of a positive COVID-19 case who is unwell at their home, they should also wear a mask in indoor settings at school while that person continues to have acute symptoms.

Thank you again for your continued support of the health and wellbeing of our school community noting the continued importance of keeping students at home if they are unwell.

Mrs Chemane Huon
Redlands House and Transition Coordinator
chuon@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9904 1448

Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848