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Redlands Learning Hub – Celebrating Three Years Since its Opening
I still recall very clearly that first morning – it was Monday 25 May, a bit windy and the campus was quiet waiting for students to return from six weeks of remote learning. We had our hands full with the installation of the balloon arch in front of the entrance to the Innovative Design and Visual Arts level (Level 1) and school captains Izzy and James were waiting with huge excitement to welcome students back to this brand new facility. To celebrate this three year milestone and acknowledge this incredible effort of many members of our community, I asked faculty at each level to share with me their reflections.
I share this reflection with Carty Haverhals, Redlands Sustainability Coordinator:
The Learning Hub Roof Top Garden is an outdoor classroom, a living laboratory, and a community space that brings together students, teachers, and staff in a collective endeavour to create a more sustainable and resilient future. It provides a space for hands-on, experiential learning. The Learning Hub rooftop has been transformed into a vibrant and sustainable learning space for the students in the Gardening Club. With the guidance of ethnobotanist David Harrington and the dedicated efforts of the Sustainability Team, the rooftop has become a prime example of integrating education for sustainability while supporting the fragile environment. It is now adorned with a variety of flowering plants, carefully selected to attract biodiversity.
Students are learning about botany, ecology, and sustainability but also about the value of collaboration and teamwork, as the success of the garden is dependent on the collective efforts of all involved. By involving the broader school community, such as the Canteen staff in using harvested crops and the Sustainability department in the planning and maintenance, the Roof Top Garden also helps instil a sense of ownership and responsibility towards the environment in all involved.
A sincere thank you to all Redlands families and friends who supported this wonderful project.
View a Video from the First Day
Redlands Gala Ball – Early Bird Tickets are Selling Fast
Please join us for the highly anticipated Redlands Gala Ball with a gourmet three course dinner and drinks throughout the evening, live entertainment and dancing, auctions and raffles. All proceeds from this gala fundraising event will benefit the Redlands Foundation Scholarship Appeal. A means-tested scholarship named after Dr Sue Morey AM RL 1959 to honour her contributions to public health, will be awarded to a Yr 7 student commencing in 2025.
It’s easy to book, simply nominate your Year Group or guests you would like to be seated with, on tables of 10. This event has a limited capacity, please make sure you book your tickets early by clicking on the invitation below.
We are delighted to announce the band for the night – Soul Shack – a collective of Sydney’s most in-demand and entertaining Musicians, Vocalist and DJs. Soul Shack paints from a broad musical pallet. No genre or era is off limits. Reworks of classic disco, 70s soul, 80s rock, 90s R&B, 2000s to now and everything you don’t expect in between!
The Soul Shack team thrives on the unique energy in every performance environment. Through their music, they strive to lift every audience to that magical place! Always soulful, always funky and always a vibe!
Peter Atkins, the band drummer, has been a proud member of the Redlands Music department for the last 20 years. He is a Drum and Percussion tutor, a Rock Band and Sound Engineering Specialist and HSC accompanist.
Opportunity for Sponsorships and Auction Items
The Redlands Gala Ball provides an excellent opportunity to promote and increase exposure for your business within our school and local community. We seek support through corporate sponsorship, donation of vouchers, products, services, accommodation in holiday houses and experiences for inclusion in our event raffles and online auction.
For more detailed information on event sponsorships and prizes, please see Sponsorship and Prizes Prospectus HERE or contact us directly at foundation@redlands.nsw.edu.au.
Mrs Dana Casimaty
Director of Development
dcasimaty@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9858