Head of Junior School
In this week’s assembly we spoke about how the final stage of a race is the time when most effort is needed to finish well. Although the summer break is just around the corner, the final days of school are just as important as the first. It’s a time to tie up loose ends, reflect on achievements and leave on a positive note. A key focus this term has been about finishing strong and putting in our best effort right to the end. I encourage all students to reflect on what they want to be remembered for this year and how they will make their final days of the term count.
Christmas At Redlands, From Ms McKenzie, our Junior Campus Chaplain
This year at Redlands we are going to be having several opportunities to share in the joy of Christmas.
Junior Campus Carols and A Touch of Christmas Mufti Day
Junior Campus Carols for students K – 6 will be held at 9am Tuesday 26 November in Dunnet Hall.
To celebrate and have a final fund raise to support Wayside Chapel Christmas appeal students are invited to wear “a touch” of Christmas to our Carol service and bring a donation for collection. Students should wear their school unform but can accessorise; for example, they can wear a hat, some tinsel, a head band or bracelets, anything that has a Christmas colour. Please note that Junior School students need to change into their school uniform at lunch ready for their special sports award ceremony in the afternoon.
Help Redlands Junior Campus achieve the goal set by our Junior School Captains of raising the most funds in a year by a school for the important work of Wayside Chapel.
Anglicare Toy’s ‘n’ Tucker
Another opportunity to give is our annual Toy’s ‘n’ Tucker giving for Anglicare. Bring your gifts to one of the receptions by Monday 2 December. Gift ideas can be found here.
Redlands Community Carols
Families are also invited to join in Community Carols at St Peter’s Church on Sunday 1 December.
Speech Day Timings for Wednesday 4 December
Some advance notice of key timings for student movements for the Junior School Annual Prize giving on Wednesday 4 December, 11:00am at The Star.
- 6.50am drop off at school (Allister St): All Junior Concert Band, Junior Jazz Band, Junior Strings students: note, given the early departure these students will be bussed to the Star from school.
- 7.50am drop off at school (Allister St): Junior Choir Students: note, given the early departure these students will be bussed to the Star from school.
- 9.00-9.15am (no later than 9.15am) arrival at The Star for all Prize Winners (to be announced Monday 2 December)
- 9.20-9.30am (no later than 9.30am) arrival at The Star for all other students
Uniform Shop
Holiday Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will close at 4pm on Friday 6 December and reopen on Monday 13 January 2025.
Online Bookings Now Available
Uniform appointments for 2025 are now open for students requiring a uniform fitting. We recommend students who need to purchase the new uniform come in for a fitting to determine their correct size. Please click HERE to make an appointment before the end of term or in January. You can also book online through the Uniform Shop page on Redlands Pulse.
A reminder for all Year 2 students moving into Year 3 next year, there is a change from the Prep uniform to the Years 3 – 10 uniform. We encourage families to make an appointment for a full fitting and to learn all the options available with the new uniform.
If you need further information, please contact the Uniform Shop team at uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au.
Mr Ian Holden
Head of Junior School
iholden@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022