Head of Junior School
Athletics Carnival
The damp conditions at yesterday’s annual Junior School Athletics Carnival did not take away from the excitement of this important event in the life of the School. There was plenty of House Spirit and camaraderie on display and I was struck by our students’ wonderful energy and superb participation, as well as some tremendous individual performances. We will recognise our Age Champions and Runners Up at next week’s’ assembly on Tuesday. A huge thank you our valiant parent volunteers whose assistance was greatly appreciated. Thank you as well to the many parents who made time to attend the carnival to support their children. And finally a big thank you to the Sport department and wider Redlands staff team for running such a well organised and enjoyable event.
HICES Music Festival
After the recent impressive Junior Music Festival, I was delighted to attend the annual HICES Music Festival at Town Hall last evening. This concert featured a number of our very talented musicians who combined with 358 students from other HICES network schools to perform a wide repertoire of high-quality music. The opportunity to collaborate with new friends from diverse backgrounds, expert musical tutors and highly accomplished conductors over the 4-day build up to the concert, no doubt will be a valuable and memorable experience for our students. My thanks to the music team and our parents for your strong support of this event.
Book Week
Book Week 2024 is upon us, and this year’s theme, Reading is Magic, promises a spellbinding experience filled with enchanting events and activities. We’ve got a fantastic lineup to celebrate the joy of reading. Here’s everything you need to know.
- Author Visit Years 3-6: Deborah Abela Date: 12 August
We were thrilled to welcome award-winning author Deborah Abela. It was a captivating session with Deborah as she shared insights into her writing journey and answered questions. - Book Week
Date: August 19-23 August
Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA). We will explore and review the CBCA’s shortlisted picture books. In class students will select their favourite and compare it to the judges’ choice. It’s a wonderful way to engage with exceptional children’s literature. - Dress-Up Day
Date: 20 August
Come dressed as your favourite book character or embrace the theme Reading is Magic. Whether you channel a literary figure or embody the magic of reading itself, we can’t wait to see your creative costumes! - Premier’s Reading Challenge Final Date
Date: 23 August
Don’t forget—the final date to complete your Premier’s Reading Challenge is 23 August. Make sure you’ve submitted your reading log and celebrated your achievements.
A message from our Junior Campus Counsellor, Silvia Roberts
Parents Circles: Responsive Parenting and Raising Healthy Children
Being a responsive parent sounds simple enough, but living high-stress lives, often in isolation, lots of us know how nearly impossible it can be. Recognising that the essential condition for a healthy child’s development is the child’s relationship with nurturing adults, I invite you to join me for regular Parents Circles.
The next Parents Circle will take place in Week 6 in the Prep Library, after school drop off. We welcome our Prep and Junior School parents to attend. Please feel free to bring your coffee or tea. As this is a parenting circle of support, numbers are limited to 20 to keep it small enough for interactive discussion, so please book your space here.
The topic for Week 6 (Wednesday), 28/08/2024 8.30 am – 9.30 am in Lucy Hill Library is:
Understanding Defence Mechanisms in Children
- Defence mechanisms are often adaptive strategies for coping with stress and managing emotions. Understanding these mechanisms can help parents provide appropriate support and guidance to help their children navigate challenges.
- Distinguishing between defence mechanisms and understanding the roles they play
- What defence mechanism do I use as a parent and how does this impact my child?
- Exploring what healthy coping mechanisms parents can use to navigate challenging situations and promote their children’s well-being.
Giving Day
Support the Expansion of High Country Campus on Wednesday 21 August!
https://www.charidy.com/redlands
We are excited to be holding our inaugural Giving Day on Wednesday 21 August to raise much-needed funds to expand our High Country Campus. We have 24 hours only to reach our goal of $400,000 on Giving Day!
On this day, every dollar you donate to the Redlands Foundation will be TRIPLED by generous supporters who have already pledged to match your contributions. So if you give $100, the School will receive $300. No matter the amount, your support on 21 August will help us bring transformative opportunities to life for every Redlands student.
Learn More here: https://www.charidy.com/redlands
Mosman Schools’ Pedestrian Safety
Father’s Day Celebration
We are excited to invite you to join us in celebrating Father’s Day on Monday 2 September from 7.45 am at the Junior Campus Piazza. Please note that bookings will close on Wednesday 28 August, reservations are necessary for catering purposes.
In the event of rain, the celebration will continue as planned, with arrangements made to accommodate refreshments undercover.
Mr Ian Holden
Head of Junior School
iholden@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022