Service
Parent Information Evening
Tonight for the Cambodia 2019 Trip
Yr 11 parents and students are invited to come along and find out about the Cambodia expedition for this year. This is a longstanding program offered to our Yr 11 students. They will be involved in learning about the country and planning for the annual trip that takes place at the end of the school year.
Date: Thursday 21st February
Arrive 6.00pm
Location: Redlands Hall
Clean Up Australia Day 3 March
All Redlands students and their families are encouraged to participate in the activity to make an positive contribution to our local community. This year we are changing location and will be focusing our energy on cleaning up the Spit Reserve. Many Redlands students have spent time in this area for various sports including training sessions in the park and rowing on the harbour. This is our chance to make a positive difference. We will be fanning out from the Redlands Rowing sheds and seeing if we can remove as much rubbish as possible from the park and the harbour foreshore.
Date: Sunday 3 March
Arrive: 1.00pm for a short briefing
Clean up: 1.15 – 2.30pm
Afternoon tea: 2.30pm, BYO some snacks to share
Mother’s Day Classic – Sign Up Now
The Redlands team has been registered on the Mother’s Day Classic site so it’s time to get your group together and register. There are 87 days to go until the the big day, Sunday 13 May. Over recent years Team Redlands has slipped on the leaderboard of competing schools so our honour is at stake! This is a wonderful family oriented event with categories for serious runners through to fun runners of all ages. Proceeds raised from this event are donated to Breast Cancer Research. Redlands pink caps and a new pink Team Redlands t-shirt will be available from the Uniform Shop by the end of April. All Redlands winter sports teams are encouraged to incorporate the event as part of their training and team building.
You will need to complete the registration process, nearly all they way to payment before you can select to join the Redlands team (password = shine).
Wayside Chapel Visit 15 April
During the upcoming school holidays students in Yrs 10, 11 and 12 can elect to participate in a visit to Wayside Chapel in Potts Point. This is being planned for Monday 15 April. The Wayside Chapel’s School Education Program provides a unique opportunity for high school students to gain insight into the issues facing people living on and around the streets and the way in which Wayside provides vital support within the community.
This visit will serve as another practical way students can meet their HSC and IB CAS Service commitments.
Junior School Mentoring
Secondary students in Yrs 9 to 11 are encouraged to sign up for mentoring in the Junior School Maths or Reading clubs. These after school, academic support programs run on Wednesday afternoons during Terms 2 and 3. Secondary students are paired with a Junior student who, through weekly one to one mentoring, will develop confidence and ability. Senior students will be provided with some training in mentoring so that they have the confidence and awareness needed for the role.
Maths Mentor Training – Wednesday 27 March at 3.30 – 4.30pm in L2.5
Reading Mentor Training – Wednesday 3rd April at 3.30 – 4.30pm in L2.5
Mentors will need to attend the training but in the event of a clash with other activities they may attend on either session. All of the reading or maths materials required on a week to week basis will be provided by the teachers from the Junior School who will always be on hand for support. The most important aspect of this Service activity is consistent, regular weekly attendance as the Junior School buddy is depending on you.
Taldumande Gala Dinner Friday 5 April
Redlands has supported Taldumande Youth Services for several years by performing at their annual Gala Dinner and through fundraising by Yr 10 students. Taldumande is a North Sydney based charity that cares for and accommodates homeless young people throughout Northern Sydney and the Northern Beaches. Their annual Gala Dinner is their major fundraising event of the year and the Redlands Jazz Choir and a select group of musicians will be performing at the beginning of the night. Taldumande would warmly welcome Redlands parents and friends to the event. Booking can be made here (Individual ticket | $220, Table of 10 | $2,100, Table of 12 | $2,500, Mezzanine level table of 10 | $1,950).
Ms Kria Coleman
Service Coordinator
kcoleman@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9892