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Last week I spoke with Year 11 about their Sport and Cocurricular involvement for the final 18 months of their schooling journey, I spoke about grit and how it relates to not just their school sport experience but also their academics. Sport in general holds a pivotal role in shaping young minds, transcending the pursuit of victory on the field/court. As we move into the ISA Finals this week, while winning may offer a momentary sense of achievement, the true value of sport lies in the development of character, which aligns with the school’s core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion, fairness and moral courage.

Honesty is instilled through the discipline of playing by the rules, acknowledging mistakes, and accepting outcomes with integrity. In sports, honesty isn’t just about telling the truth; it’s about being true to oneself, understanding that short cuts may lead to a short-term win, but it undermines long-term growth and self-respect.

Respect is a cornerstone of sportsmanship. Through sports, students learn to honour their opponents, coaches, teammates and the game itself. Respect teaches them that every player, regardless of skill level, contributes to the collective experience, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and included.

Responsibility comes into play as students understand the importance of their roles, both individually and as part of a team. They learn to take ownership of their actions, recognising that their effort, attitude and commitment directly impact not just their own success but that of their peers. This sense of responsibility extends beyond the playing field/court, influencing how they approach their studies and future careers.

Compassion is cultivated as students experience the highs and lows of competition. They learn to empathise with teammates in moments of failure, offering support and encouragement, and to celebrate others’ successes without envy. Compassion in sports teaches students to value relationships over results, a lesson that holds immense value in all areas of life.

Fairness is fundamental in ensuring that every game is played on an even field. Sports provide a controlled environment where students can experience the importance of justice and equality, understanding that fairness isn’t just about following the rules but also about advocating for what is right.

Moral Courage is developed as students face challenges and adversities. Whether it’s standing up for a teammate or making a difficult decision, sports provide countless opportunities for students to act with bravery and integrity, even when it’s not the easiest path.

‘Excuses make today easy, but they make tomorrow hard. Discipline makes today hard, but makes tomorrow easy.’

-Motivated Mindset

Redlands Secondary Sports Calendar

• Thursday 22 August – Football End of Season Presentation Dinner
• Saturday 24 August – ISA Finals
• Saturday 24 August – Rugby End of Season Celebration
• Wednesday 28 August – Hockey End of Season Celebration
• Thursday 12 September – Netball End of Season Celebration
• From Week 6 – Summer Season commences

Redlands Concussion Protocols and Updates

Following the publication of the AIS Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport, the School has released a new Concussion Procedure along with a Concussion Referral and Clearance Form and a Graduated Return to Sport Framework. These documents can be found on Redlands Pulse and are linked below:

• Concussion Procedure
• Concussion Referral and Clearance Form
• Graduated Return to Sport Framework

In addition, we have published a Concussion Information Sheet which summarises how concussion is managed and the pathway a student must follow to return to competition.

• Concussion Information Sheet

Key points include:

• recognising red flag signs or symptoms of concussion (call 000 immediately)
• a student suspected of concussion must follow the graduated return to sport framework before they can return to competition
• a parent/carer is now required to take their child to a healthcare practitioner within 72 hours of the incident for the initial consult and again after 14 days symptom-free (at rest) before the resumption of contact training

Please read the procedure and if you have any queries on how a student will be managed following a suspected concussion, feel free to reach out to the designated Concussion Officer for each campus.

The following staff members have been designated as the Concussion Officer for each campus:

• Ms Mia Lundquist (Secondary School)
• Mr Eddy Atkins (High Country Campus)

Fitness Centre

Reminder: ALL students who are attending Open Gym sessions must have signed up via clipboard and be added into a session prior to attending.

Session start times are as follows:

• Year 11/12 Start 6:30 am
• Year 9/10 Start 6:45am
• Year 7/8 Start 7:00 am

Football

Support Redlands Football at the Grand Finals!

A huge congratulations to four teams for making it to the Grand Finals this weekend! The Girls First XI, Girls Junior A, Girls Junior B, and Girls Junior C have fought their way to the top, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements.

Now, it’s time to show your Redlands spirit!  We encourage all students, families, and friends to come along and support our teams in these crucial matches. Your cheers and encouragement could make all the difference as they compete for the championship titles.

Game Details – Saturday, 24 August at Valentine Sports Park (235-257 Meurants Ln, Glenwood):

• Girls Junior A: 08:30 a.m. vs. Central Coast Grammar School Junior A, Synthetic Field #3
• Girls Junior B: 08:30 a.m. vs. Chevalier College 2nd XI, Field #5
• Girls Junior C: 09:45 a.m. vs. Barker College 7, Field #4
• Girls First XI: 12:15 p.m. vs. Barker College 1st XI, Showfield #1

We look forward to seeing you there in full voice to support Redlands Football! Feel free to bring some signs so the players can hear and see your support!  Students attending are required to wear full winter uniform.

Let’s come together to celebrate and support our amazing teams on their road to victory!

Hockey

Netball

Grand finals are here! Well done to the 7 teams who have progressed through to the finals, a huge effort from everyone! Congratulations to the following teams who will compete at the Genea Netball Centre this weekend:

• Senior 3rds
• Inter C
• Junior A
• Junior D
• Junior E
• Junior F
• Junior G

Last Saturday’s games were nothing short of thrilling, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. Kudos to all the players who gave it their all, regardless of the game’s outcome. Your determination and grit truly showcased the dedication each of you has invested throughout the season.

As we head into the finals, please remember to adhere to the Redlands Secondary School ISA Code of Conduct (for players, spectators and officials). Students wishing to support their peers at the grand finals must wear full school uniform.

Best of luck to all the teams competing this weekend, and a massive congratulations to the Redlands Netball program for an outstanding season!

Lastly, as the season draws to a close, don’t forget to purchase your tickets for the End of Season Awards Dinner that will be held at the Dee Why RSL.

Rugby

Snowsports

It’s been a very successful week of State interschools, with students from K-12 competing. A big congratulations to all the students with great achievements and a special mention to below

• Felicity Schlederer & Eva Fitzhenry – 2nd Place Slopestyle
• Julius Keller & Alfie Leach – 3rd Place Moguls.
• We are looking forward to the last few days and many more great results.

Tennis

It was a fantastic end to the ISA Tennis Season with the Finals played at Gosford on Saturday.

Redlands had 6 ISA teams compete in the Finals, with 4 teams winning and 2 teams coming runners up – what a fantastic effort by all teams!

It was great to see Redlands 3 win their match with such a young team of players, showing very positive signs for the future.

It was a superb effort by Redlands 7 with Year 11 students leading by example and showing that playing a Rep sport in Years 11 and 12 whilst studying can be very rewarding.

Redlands 8 had a very tightly fought match, narrowly winning on games, what a great effort.

Redlands 9 had a great season, unfortunately losing to Oakhill College who were just a bit too good on the day.

Well done to Redlands 10, another great effort by a team with a good variety of young players.

Bad luck to Redlands 11, narrowly losing in the Final after a great season of tennis with huge improvement and commitment throughout this team (Michelle had to leave early but played early so she could finish her matches).

All our participants had a fantastic day!

The Winter Tennis Presentation Morning will take place at the Mosman Lawn Tennis Club from 9:00am – 11:00am this Saturday. This will be a great morning to celebrate the 2024 Winter Tennis Season for all competitions (ISA, Internal and Development). Please come along and enjoy some refreshments and brunch, we encourage players and parents to bring along their tennis racquets and enjoy the Mosman Lawn Tennis Club facility for the morning.

Well done to all students who participated in Winter Tennis.  Thank you for a great Season.

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