Community Update

Community Update

Wow and thank you to our dedicated and passionate volunteers and staff, led by our effervescent RPFA, for their mighty effort in delivering our Autumn Fair. This event certainly lived up to expectations (and surpassed them for many) and was well worth the wait. It was fantastic to see our community come together to enjoy, celebrate and participate in the many activities and performances that took place throughout the day. 

It was a pleasure to join our end of season Basketball dinner earlier this week in celebration of another exceptional season of success and growth for our students and coaches. My thanks and congratulations to the Friends of Basketball group for an invitation to this terrific event. Redlands Friends of Groups, or FoGs as they are affectionately known, support various activities across the school be they educational, cultural or sporting.

Being part of a FoG enables parents and carers to support the building of a strong and positive sense of school community through:

  1. Connection – by forming a supportive network that welcomes new members to the activity
  2. Support – by undertaking encouraging, energetic and respectful support (of all participants) at events and matches, organising social activities through the year and an annual end of season celebration dinner
  3. Assistance – many activities require active assistance such as timekeeping or scoring, assistant refereeing or marshalling or making uniforms, costumes, props or scenery

FoGs have been established for Basketball, Drama, Football, Hockey, Music, Dance, Netball, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing and Snowsports. If your children are involved in these activities then I would encourage you to contact the relevant FoG.

Redlands cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are.  We are proud of our warm, diverse and inclusive school community. Our School is enriched by those from interstate and overseas, with more than 50 countries represented in our student cohort. This week the School celebrated Harmony Week, an annual event that encourages people to share the message that ‘everyone belongs’. Redlands celebrated Harmony Week with a wide range of activities, learning experiences, classroom conversations and events. Our Prep School kicked off their Harmony Week activities with a delicious French breakfast that was enjoyed by students and teachers alike.

A reminder that we welcome our community to join us for a time of Easter reflection, prayer and connection on Wednesday 5 April from 7.00pm in the David Armstrong Room at St Peter’s Church, Cremorne (with parking located on Waters Rd).

I remain grateful for the continued guidance and support our community provides and, as ever, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Community Engagement team should you have any feedback, suggestions or questions.

Kindest regards
Mr Grant Birse
Head of Community Engagement
9908 6406
gbirse@redlands.nsw.edu.au