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As we lead into this weekend’s ISA Semi-Finals it has been great to see a resurgence in the number of students completing Representative Sports, we have a large number of teams this week participating in the Semi-Finals across Football, Hockey, Netball, Rugby and Tennis. I thought this week it would be nice to dive into the old adage of winning vs team play the value of both. Both play vital roles in the development of teenagers in sports, each offering distinct benefits. Winning instills a sense of accomplishment, boosting teenagers’ self-esteem and motivation. It teaches them the value of setting goals, working hard and repairing the rewards of their efforts. It can inspire a competitive spirit that drives them to improve their skills and achieve even greater heights. On the other hand, teamwork is equally crucial. Participation alone in team sports teaches all about collaboration, communication and the importance of interdependence. They learn how to support and rely on their teammates, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. This experience can translate to valuable life skills, helping students excel in academic and professional settings where teamwork is often required.

Balancing the two concepts is essential. While winning can motivate teenagers, placing too much emphasis on it may lead to undue stress, anxiety and an unhealthy obsession with victory. prioritising teamwork helps students develop social skills, empathy and resilience in the face of challenges, even when they don’t emerge as winners. Encouraging students to participate in sport with a holistic approach that values both winning and teamwork ensures that the students derive a well-rounded and enriching experience from their involvement.

‘Values hold the team together, provide stability for the team to grow upon, measure the team’s performance, give direction and guidance and attract like-minded people.’

John C. Maxwell

Cameron Ellis
Head of Secondary School Sport
cellis@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Bus Transport

When travelling on Redlands transport the Redlands school rules are in place and students should be always upholding the values of the school:

• Have good behaviour, safe behaviour and appropriate language at all times.
• Follow the driver (and supervising staff) instructions at all times.
• Obey the transport rules and regulations at all times (seat belts must be worn at all times).
• Leave the bus how they found it (no rubbish, no mess).

 Students who fail to meet the standards of the above will face school disciplinary action.

Winter Sport

A reminder that all key information for the season has been uploaded onto the Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport, if you have any addition questions, please reach out to the appropriate Sports Administrator listed below.

Sports Photos

All Sports Photos are available for parents to view / purchase on the SPA Images Website  

Photo Library >> Schoolsports 2022-23 >> select your sport

Password (redlands2023) Redlands has an agreement with SPA Images that we will only use the images for marketing purposes.

Concussion Protocols

Parents & Carers last week received an email containing the Redlands Concussion Protocols, which can also be found on the ‘Key Documents’ section of Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport. A reminder to all that these protocols are for both a return to school and a return to sport. Students who have a suspected concussion are asked to seek medical attention at their earliest convenience.

Basketball

Catch Ms Kate Seebohm (Assistant Head of Sport – Coach & Student Development) & Mrs Garlepp (Director of Basketball) in all the action at the NBL1 EAST WOMEN’S GRAND FINAL! Saturday 12 August at 2.00pm.

Our Bing Lee Norths Bears NBL1 Women have booked their ticket to the 2023 Coles Express NBL1 East Grand Final this weekend and are 1 win away from bringing home a Championship banner.

We need all our Bears faithful to come down to Sydney Uni this Saturday at 2pm and get behind our superstars as they look to become 2023 Coles Express NBL1 East Women Champions.

Tickets are now on sale, click the link in below to secure yours ASAP!

Buy Your Tickets Here

Football

Congratulations to the students who were named in the team of the week for Round 10! We have now finished all regular season rounds of the ISA Football season and we are thrilled to announce that 12 out of a possible 15 teams have progressed through to the semi-finals this Saturday 12 August! It has been a fantastic season for our Football teams across both the Boys and Girls Football programs. With our Football teams being competitive across the board, we are hoping to see a number of teams through to the finals next Saturday 19 August. A special mention is the 15B Boys Football team who have finished top in their division and have progressed straight through to the Final.

The fixtures for the Semi-Finals are available on the Redlands Pulse fixtures page and on your individual student calendar. Best of luck to the teams competing in the Semi-Finals on Saturday!

Tickets are now available for the End of Season Football Celebration. Please click on the image below to secure your tickets!  2023 Redlands Football End of Season Celebration | Humanitix

Hockey

This Saturday 12 August both of our Hockey teams have made it through to the Semi-Finals! With the Junior Girls team finishing in 1st place, they have propelled themselves into a great position to have the best chance of making it through to the Final as they face Central Coast Grammar School this Saturday in the Semi-Final. The 1st Girls will be playing against Oxley College this Saturday in the Semi-Final. Having just played against Oxley College in Round 10 and finishing with a 2-2 draw, the Redlands girls should be feeling confident about their chances this Saturday.

The fixture details for the Semi-Finals can be found on Redlands Pulse and on your individual student calendar. Best of luck to our Hockey teams!

The End of Season Hockey Celebration tickets are now available! Purchase tickets now by clicking on the image below:  

2023 Friends of Hockey End of Season Celebration Dinner | Humanitix

Netball

We have reached the Semi- Finals of the ISA competition 2023!

It’s all very exciting and I am so looking forward to a busy and intense Saturday!

Please do come and watch and support your girls and get into the Redlands spirit.  Please see the official schedule below for the day.

Location:

– Genea Netball Centre ( Netball Central)
-2 Olympic Boulevard, Sydney OIympic Park
-The closest parking is in P3 station across the road from the Netball Centre.
-Once you have your parking ticket you can scan this at the reception and get 4 hrs free parking.

All teams will train for the next 2 Thursdays (10 & 17 August) and only those who make Finals will train next Tuesday (15 August).

Here also is the flyer for the Netball Presentation dinner on 6 September for you to book your tickets.

I look forward to seeing you all on the sidelines this weekend and at the Presentation dinner. 

Rugby

Saturday’s fixture saw the closure of round games for the 2023 ISA season.

A season that forced growth and built resilience across all players and coaching staff involved. It was this love for our sport that proposed the first combined teams allowing for strong competition week to week. Through injuries, defeats, and moments of doubt, you all emerged with even greater determination, embodying the true heart of a rugby player.

Congratulations to each player for their commitment, self-improvement, and resilience that have shaped this season into an unforgettable chapter in our rugby story at Redlands.

Our 15’s side have qualified for the Semi-Finals this Saturday 12 August.

The schedule for our 15s is as follows:

10.00am – Hassall Park, St Ives.

We would appreciate all the support on the sidelines!

Excitingly, we look forward to the End of Season Dinner on Saturday the 16 of September. Book now by clicking the below image:

At this event we look forward to awards, captains address, a guest speaker and a short season wrap up from the coaching staff.  Please keep an eye out for more information from your Year Group representative in Friends of Rugby.

Please note, students have had a link shared with them via email to vote for their ‘Players player award’ for the season.

Last Week’s Results

13s: Finished on a high, winning by mercy Rule (<50+). The boys showed great teamwork ensuring that some players had the opportunity to score their first try for the weekend!

15s: Put up a fantastic fight against a very strong Redfield team, despite missing a few key players. A special thank you to the 14s players who supported the 15s and their run into finals. 

Opens: A huge congratulations to all our outgoing Year 12 Rugby players who took part in their final game for the School over the weekend. You have all done the Jersey proud. Well done on committing yourself to the program and each other.

Players of the week:

• 13’s – William Chee
• 15’s – Rupert Perry
• Opens – Hugo Scott

Snowsports

Ski Weekend  (Friday 4 August to Sunday 6 August)

Thank you to all the students who participated in the Snowsports Ski weekend. It was an enjoyable weekend with plenty of training and sunshine.

Leach & Noah Berbic

Snowsports States Championships

The states interschool entries have now closed, please refer to interschools the start list.

Please see updated teams list on Pulse .

Bookings are still open for Accommodation, Rentals & Race training lessons. Please book before Sunday 13 August.  

Book Here

Snowsports Presentation

SAVE THE DATE! The Snowsports Presentation will be on Friday 15 September at Middle Harbour 16 Ft Skiff Sailing Club from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. The link to register will be available shortly.

Tennis

Congratulations to our competition players for a great season in NSS and ISA! We have almost all teams participating in ISA finals this weekend at Barker College and Talus St Courts! Wishing all players the best of luck this weekend! 

All non-ISA students (NSS players, Internal Competition and Development Squad) are invited to our End of Season Friendly Doubles Competition this weekend (Saturday 12 August) at Lane Cove Tennis Club from 9am-11am. An email will go out in a day or so with more information and a link to submit your doubles team (play with your peers or a parent!).

Our ISA End-of-Season Event will be the following weekend, Saturday 19 August.

Just a reminder for students to complete their Summer Sport selection if they haven’t already as changeover is in Week 6. Tuesday and Thursday training will commence as usual next week (Week 5). Students who will transition into Summer Tennis will have only Thursday training in Week 6 (training groups to be released when the roll is confirmed).

Please contact Ms Caitlin Wong should you have any questions regarding Winter Tennis or the upcoming Summer Tennis season.

Touch Football

Trials for Senior 1sts and Junior A teams will be in Week 6 of this term. For all other teams, further information will be communicated once sport signs ups close.

Please register your interest for 1sts Girls and Boys trials by signing up on the form linked below. If you are unsure whether you should trial, please reach out to Ms Jordy Parsonage jparsonage@redlands.nsw.edu.au

All students wishing to trial for Firsts teams click here.

Water Polo

Games are confirmed to continue through until Monday 21 August. Fixtures have been updated on the student calendar.

General Sport Information

Fixtures

All student training and fixture details will be available to families under My Schedule on Redlands Pulse. Additionally, the weekly Fixtures (The Redlands Rhino) can be found on the Secondary School Sport page on Redlands Pulse from Wednesday each week. Please ensure you check Redlands Pulse Friday afternoon to ensure you have the latest fixture information.

Uniform

The Redlands sports uniform should be worn to all trainings and matches (students are not permitted to wear any non-Redlands branded clothing). In the event of inclement weather students should wear their Redlands fleece or sports tracksuit. 

Sport Absences

Parents are required to send an email to the appropriate Sports administrator prior to missing any training session asking for their son/daughter to be excused. 

Any student unable to attend a Saturday fixture due to illness, is required to submit a Medical Certificate to their Sports administrator by the Monday morning following the missed fixture.

Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures.

Failure to do any of the above will jeopardise a student’s eligibility for Colours, Pockets, and Awards & result in school disciplinary action.

Please refer to the Student Planner 2023 for full details on requirements for participating in a Representative Sport.

Winter Sport – Key Contacts