Redlands Parents and Friends
Inaugural Giving Day – 21 August
It’s not too late to join the Giving Day team!
This is an exciting year at Redlands as we launch our major philanthropic campaign, Giving Day, on Wednesday 21 August. This special event aims to raise much-needed funds to upgrade and expand our High Country Campus and further support the Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship Appeal.
We will have just 24 hours to reach our goal of $400,000, with your donations being TRIPLED on the day thanks to our generous matching donors.
The success of this campaign hinges on the enthusiastic participation of our entire community. We still have a number of time slots requiring volunteers on the day. It will be a lot of fun and a great opportunity to support the School and be part of the Giving Day Team! Your time is very much appreciated.
To sign up, please use the link HERE.
Want to know more? Watch the Giving Day video featuring our students or find out more.
Festival of Redlands – Shining a Light on 140 Years – Saturday 19 October
The countdown is ON – just over 10 weeks to go until the gates of the Junior Campus open to host the Festival of Redlands. Contact us if you would like to find out more about current opportunities to be involved with bringing the Festival of Redlands to fruition and the RPFA will be in touch!
Upcoming Parent / Family Get-togethers
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Friday 16 August |
Yr 11 Coffee Catch Up – 8.30-10am, Le Patisserie 76 in Neutral Bay |
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Friday 16 August |
Yr 6 Coffee Catch Up – 8.30am, Pasture of Balmoral in Mosman. |
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Friday 16 August |
Yr 9 Coffee Catch Up – 8.30am, The Boathouse in Balmoral. |
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Thursday 22 August |
Friends of Football End of Season Celebration and Awards Presentation Dinner – 6-9.30pm, Dee Why RSL. Tickets available here |
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Friday 23 August |
3B Park Play – 3.30-5.30pm, Balmoral Beach Playground. |
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Friday 23 August |
Friends of Music End-of-Season Event. Contact your Group Head for more information. |
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Saturday 24 August |
Friends of Rugby End-of-Season Event, 12.30pm. Contact your Group Head for more information. |
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Sunday 25 August |
KW Park Play Date – 1pm, Gore Hill Park. |
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Tuesday 27 August |
Friends of Hockey End-of-Season Event, Warringah Bowl Club. Contact your Group Head for details. |
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Wednesday 4 September |
Yr 5 Coffee Catch Up – 8.30am, Balmoral Boathouse. |
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Saturday 7 September |
RHJ Year Group Play in the Park (siblings welcome!) – 2.30pm-4.30pm, Willoughby Park (McClelland St, Willoughby East). BYO food and drinks. |
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Thursday 12 September |
Yr 11 Coffee Catch Up – 8.30am, Eighty Ate in Crows Nest. |
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Thursday 12 September |
Friends of Netball End-of-Season Event, Dee Why RSL. Contact your Group Head for details. |
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Sunday 15 September |
Yr 6 Family Picnic Hunter Park, 41 The Esplanade, Mosman, 2pm – 4pm |
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Sunday 15 September |
Friends of Dance End-of-Year Event, Dunnet Hall. Contact your Group Head for details. |
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Wednesday 18 September |
3B Dinner and Drinks – 6.30pm, The Fernery in Mosman. |
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Thursday 19 September |
Friends of Snow Sports – End of Season Event and AGM 17 September. Location tba |
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Thursday 19 September |
Year 11 Drop in Drinks – 6.30pm, The Oaks. |
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Monday 23 September |
Yr 6 Coffee Catch up – 8.30am, Frenchy’s Cafe in Mosman |
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Saturday 19 October |
Festival of Redlands – Shining a light on 140 years Redlands Junior Campus – Allister St, Cremorne. |
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Thursday 24 October |
SAVE THE DATE – Yr 5 Parent and Carer Drinks – 7pm, Venue TBC. |
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Wednesday 13 November |
Yr 5 – End-of-Year Beach Bonanza. Pizza and Zooper Doopers for all! Contact your Year Reps for details. |
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Thursday 21 November |
SAVE THE DATE – Yr 11 Community EOY Cocktail Event |
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Thursday 27 March 2025 |
SAVE THE DATE – Friends of Basketball End-of-Year event, Dee Why RSL |
Contact us to list your event.
Walks on Tracks
Weekly guided walks around the northern Sydney area are organised by Ann Marie, a wonderful RPFA volunteer. This is a great way to meet other Redlands parents and get in shape, plus a wonderful way to spend a morning discovering the many paths of the Sydney area.
The invitation for walks is open, so if you have friends or family who you think would like to come along, please feel free to bring them. Dogs are also welcome on most walks, look for the ???? below .
Walks start at 8.40am and are roughly 1 1/2- 2 hours. For those with the time, we love to stop for a coffee afterwards. In case you’re running late, just text Ann Marie so they can wait for you. Walks for his term:
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Wed 21 August |
Mosman to Sirius Cove |
Bradleys Head Rd /Middle Head Rd Roundabout |
AM 0406691533 |
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Wed 28 August |
Centennial Park |
Meet at the Greenhouse Café on Grand Drive. |
AM 0406691533 |
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Wed 4 Sept |
Beauty Point |
Orso Carpark, bottom of Spit Hill |
AM 0406691533 |
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Wed 11 Sept |
Longueville, Riverview |
Keiko’s house 44 Carranya Rd Riverview |
AM 0406691533 or Keiko 0414994012 |
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Wed 18 Sept |
Balmoral to Chinamans Beach |
Balmoral outside The Boatshed |
AM 0406691533 |
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Wed 25 Sept |
Kirribilli to Pyrmont |
Meet at base of stairs up to Harbour Bridge, Broughton St, Kirribilli |
AM 0406691533 |
No Dogs (ferry back) |
Any questions, please contact Ann Marie on 0406 691 533.
Book Club
The Redlands Book Club is a group of Redlands parents – past and present – who share a love of reading. New members are always welcome! The Book Club meets twice each school term to discuss a book, rotating among members’ homes. Occasionally, outings are also organised to events, movies or shows that are tied in with books. If you would like to join Book Club, or simply want to know more, please contact Monica or Sabiha.
We are pleased to announce the dates for our Term 3 Book Club meetings:
- Thursday 22 August 7:00pm – to discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah
- Wednesday 18 September ~10:30am (exact time TBC) – to discuss The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock
Please save these dates in your calendar!
We are looking for a meeting spot for our next meeting. Please contact Monica or Sabiha if you’re able to host.
Kids Giving Back
Kids Giving Back is hosting a mega cooking marathon on 22 September. As the children prepare meals for Sydneysiders in need, they can have fun with friends and bring to life their school values of moral courage and compassion. If you are interested in keeping the kindness cooking – please contact Daniella.
Do you have event pics you want to share? Please send them to RPFA Note Day.
RPFA Committee
President: Brittne Whitelaw
Vice President: Carrie Taylor
Secretary: Jennifer Mast
Treasurer: Joe Russo
Committee: Monika Crennan, Michelle McDonald, Lisa Middlebrook, Karen Nicholson, Emma Okhovat, Sophia Stewart-Kasimba