Cocurricular Clubs

United Nations Youth Voice Competition

Last Friday, two of our talented students, Andy Guan (Year 9) and Sophie Wong (Year 7), reached the semi-finals of the prestigious United Nations Youth Voice competition. This is a tremendous achievement, showcasing their dedication and passion for global issues.

A special congratulations to Sophie Wong, who has made it through to the final round and will be presenting her speech at NSW Parliament this Friday. In her speech, Sophie will address the negative impacts of large-scale industrial agriculture while offering solutions to ensure an adequate food supply. This is a crucial and timely topic, and Sophie’s ability to engage with complex issues at such a high level is truly impressive. In addition to her prepared speech, Sophie will demonstrate her public speaking skills by responding to impromptu questions from the audience, further highlighting her confidence and composure.

We are incredibly proud of both Andy and Sophie for their outstanding efforts in reaching this stage of the competition. Their commitment to raising awareness of global challenges and their exceptional public speaking abilities are a testament to their hard work and dedication. We wish Sophie the best of luck in the finals, and we look forward to supporting her as she represents our school at this prestigious event.

Sweet Success: Students Harvest Redlands Honey at Beekeeping Club

This week at Beekeeping Club, students joined Sonia, our Rooftop Bees beekeeper, to harvest Redlands honey using the traditional crush-and-strain method. The session began with a delightful taste test of the freshly harvested honey, sparking excitement and curiosity among the participants.

Students then worked hands-on with the honeycomb, carefully placing it into a strainer and applying pressure to extract the golden honey, which flowed into a collection bucket. The leftover beeswax was separated, leaving the pure honey ready for bottling into jars of Redlands honey.

The hands-on nature of this activity captivated the students, who enthusiastically participated and unanimously praised the taste of the honey. This experience not only highlighted the sweetness of the product but also deepened their understanding of the harvesting process and the importance of sustainable beekeeping.

Calling all Secondary School Student Performers To Join the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase

Calling all Secondary School students! Don’t miss the chance to spread joy and connect with the community by participating in the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase on Thursday 28 November, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Bougainvillea Retirement Village.

This annual event offers students from Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to bring holiday cheer to the residents through musical performances which could involve singing, acting or dancing. It’s a wonderful way to give back, make meaningful connections, and celebrate the spirit of Christmas together.

Students interested in taking part in this memorable event can sign up by clicking on the banner below. Let’s make this Christmas season extra special for everyone involved – sign up now to be part of the joy!

Nick Walker
Coordinator of Activities
nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au