Head of Preparatory School
National Reconciliation Week
This week is National Reconciliation Week. It is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievement, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. In and around the Prep School, staff and students have marked this important week by sharing stories, creating shared artwork and enjoying conversation without judgement in yarning circles.
I encourage our prep families to enjoy the Reconciliation display in the Prep Reception that has been created by Ms McKenzie and Mrs Simes. They have provided the foundations to build a space where we can reflect upon the meaning of Reconciliation. The story Respect by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson, highlights the beautiful essence of First Nations Cultures and provides a platform for students to read and illustrate their understanding and reflections.
For families who would like to continue this conversation at home, please find a list of resources below that are useful when discussing Reconciliation with children.
Our Work – National Reconciliation Week
What is National Reconciliation Week
Teaching Resources
Reconciliation Resources
Teacher Appreciation Day
On behalf of all the staff of Redlands House and the Preparatory School, we would like to thank the RPFA for providing a delicious morning tea for all staff on Teacher Appreciation Day this week. It was lovely for the educators at Redlands to be recognised for all that they do.
Our PCG volunteers also made our classroom teachers feel very loved with surprise cards and gifts. The staff certainly did not expect that, and they are so very grateful for the very thoughtful gestures.
OOSH News
OOSH Vacation Care program has been released and it looks exciting! Don’t forget to log in using your HubHello account to make the bookings or contact the OOSH team at ooshbookings@redlands.nsw.edu.au if you require any assistance.
Term 3 After School Sport
The AFL Open Day was a huge success with students from Redlands House to Year 2 enjoying the experience of AFL. A big thank you to lucy Wrigglesworth, Prep after school sport coordinator, for organising this new sport option for Prep students. Just a reminder that Term 3 bookings will be open from next Monday and families will have a week to sign their children up! Please head to the Prep School Pulse page for all Prep after school sport details.
Prep Students Letting their Light Shine
On Wednesday afternoon a group of Redlands students brought some happiness and joy to the residents at Landsdowne Gardens. Students from across multiple grades played and sang songs that provided an opportunity for sing-a-longs and for reflecting on earlier times. We are very proud of our Redlands students who demonstrated how they can let their light shine. A big thank you to the Redlands families who organised this very special event.
“The concert at Landsdowne Gardens was a huge success. Around 20 Redlands kids performed lots of things including singing and dance, piano, flute, piccolo, violin, cello and guitar. I played piano and did singing. I felt very nervous at first but in the end it all worked out well. The elderly audience thoroughly enjoyed the show!”
— Yvette Egan (3 Yellow)
Term 3/4 Departure Notice
As we are approaching the mid-point of the year, this is a reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Terms 3 or 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to registrar@redlands.nsw.edu.au by the following dates:
Term 3 Departure: Friday 23 June 2023
Term 4 Departure: Friday 21 July 2023
As per the 2023 Schedule of Fees emailed to all families in December last year, there will be fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after these dates.
Redlands Gala Ball – Early Bird Tickets Available Now
Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848