Head of Secondary School
Spreading the Love for a Worthy Cause
Yr 12 Leaders: Joe Griffiths, Charlotte Scamps, Simone Franceschi, Taylor Riddell
Our Yr 12 Service Captains embraced the spirit of love and compassion this Valentine’s Day by organising a fundraiser to support the victims and communities impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria. The Service Captains sold roses and flowers to students and staff, raising just over $1000 for the Emergency Action Alliance, an organisation dedicated to providing relief to those affected by the earthquakes.
We are proud of our students for taking the initiative to contribute to such a worthy cause and demonstrating leadership and empathy in their actions. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the fundraiser and contributed to this important cause, including students, staff and our ever supportive Service Coordinator, Ms Rachael Riley. She and the students were grateful and excited by the community’s support.
Supporting Online Safety
The Online Safety Parent Information session presented by Yasmin London from ySafe on Monday evening this week was a great success with over 130 parents/carers joining via Zoom to learn more about the complexities and tips for parenting in the digital age. A recording of the presentation is available here for two weeks.
Please use the link below to access a recording of the presentation. The recording will be available for 2 weeks.
Today and tomorrow, all students across Year 7 to 12 will be engaging in Online Safety workshops with ySafe.
Year 7 and 8:
- Cyberbullying and online conflict
- Sexting and the law
- Online wellbeing
Year 9 and 10:
- Online conflict and wellbeing
- Respectful relationships
- Digital footprint
Year 11 and 12:
- Digital footprint and employability
- Respectful relationships and connecting safely
- Online wellbeing and self-regulation
Parents/Caregivers have access to the Redlands Cyber Safety Hub where you can find advice on the latest apps and games, learn more about online safety topics and seek support with social media incidents. All parents are encouraged to visit the Hub.
Yr 12 Learn and Celebrate Together
Last night’s Year 12 HSC and IB Evening was very well attended and saw Redlands staff, students and parents gather for a beautiful evening on the Fahl Garden. Our Stage 6 Academic Deans, Ms Benjamin and Mr Taylor, provided specific detail on their specific programs, encouraging and inspiring students and parents. The Presentation to students and parents/carers delivered by the Academic Deans can be found here.
We are very proud of how our 2023 Year 12 cohort have commenced the year – they are collaborating, learning diligently, seeking support and embracing challenge as essential to growth. Year Advisor and Assistant Year Advisor, Mr Walker and Ms Martin, flitted around the Fahl chatting to parents and students and affirming the tremendous efforts of their Year Group. A significant number of staff, including our Principal Mr Corcoran, the Secondary School Leadership Team, members of the pastoral and subject coordinators team, tutors and teachers attended the event. We are all excited to be working together in support of Year 12 – they are an awesome Year Group and on their way to being life ready.
Parents, Please Join Us!
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Week |
Date |
Audience |
Event |
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3 |
Friday 17 Feb |
All parents |
The Redlands Parents and Friends Association warmly invites all parents to the 2023 Twilight in the Garden to meet and socialise, with new friends, old friends and our whole school community. |
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5 |
Monday 27 Feb |
Year 7 Parents |
Year 7 Meet and Greet @ 5.00 – 6.30PM Focus: The ‘Meet & Greet’ provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to make initial connections with academic and pastoral care teachers who work closely with Year 7 students. This is a great event to celebrate the success of Year 7 thriving through their first few school weeks and Camp! |
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5 |
Wednesday 1 March |
Year 11 Parents |
HSC & IB Evening – Let’s Begin the Journey Together! @ 6.00PM Focus: Key information for Year 11 students and parents; Specific detail on the HSC and IB courses; Mindsets required for success in Stage 6 |
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6 |
Tuesday 7 Mar |
Year 7 & 8 Parents |
Wellbeing Support Session for Parents of Teenagers in Year 7 & 8 @ 5.30PM – 7.00PM Focus: SS Counsellor Presentation Q&A Join us for light refreshments at the end to decompress |
Senior Campus Security
Campus security is an important part of our duty of care to students and staff. Please note the following times and details which will occur on a typical school day (excluding special events).
School closes at 5.30pm for students. Study Centre concludes at this time, and students should make their way home or be collected by parents from the Waters Road gate.
A final sweep of the buildings occurs by 6.00pm. The Waters Road Gate is closed at 7.00pm, except for late events.
Ms Gemma Van de Peer
Head of Secondary School
gvandepeer@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9811