Head of Junior School
Redlands Musical
Like many in our Redlands community, it was a pleasure for me to attend last week’s Secondary School Musical, Return to the Forbidden Planet. Whether on stage, backstage or in the Music pit, the collaborative experience of being part of a production of this magnitude will leave long-lasting memories for the students involved, many of whom I remember fondly from their time with us in the Junior School. I am sure that the many Junior School students in attendance may also have been inspired to be part of future musicals too and congratulations to Mrs Daley and her team of staff, parent and student helpers and supporters on delivering a wonderful show.
International Day
Our School’s diversity was on display this week as School celebrated our annual International Day amidst a sea of colour as students dressed up in either national costume or national colours. It was also wonderful to see many parents in school sharing their international backgrounds and experiences, which added significantly to the richness of the day. Year Groups also enjoyed incorporated international perspectives in curriculum lessons.
Battle of the Bands Rock Group
On Monday night, our four Junior School rock bands joined counterparts in the Secondary School to take part in the annual Battle of the Bands event with proceeds going towards the School’s Cambodia Service trip later in the year. Despite one or two nerves, Coordinator of Music, Mr Kuilenburg, shared how impressive the groups were and how supported they were by friends, family and Secondary students too.
Chess Team
On Wednesday, our Chess team enjoyed a splendid day of competition this week against ten other Schools in a competition hosted by Abbotsleigh Girls School. Overall, the team placed a very creditable 3rd place in a strong field with Isaac Brooks placing 1st from our Redlands players. Particular mention to our Captains, Conor Petersen and Will Andrew, who led our teams with great responsibility and Mrs Wiebe also commented on how wonderful ambassadors of the School they team were.
Girls’ Winter School Uniform – Pants (Trousers) Trial
As we move into Winter uniform from Term 2, which includes School blazers, I am pleased to share that Redlands will be trialling an option for Junior and Secondary School girls to wear dark navy pants in the Winter uniform.
This Winter’s trial will be used in order to develop the final Redlands pants style and can be viewed at the School Uniform Shop, opening hours are in the section below.
A separate communication from the Deputy Principal, Ms McGarry, will be sent to all families before the end of term to gauge interest and once we have finalised the number of students to trial the pant styles, the Uniform Shop will order them.
Time for a Rest
As always, Term 1 has been an important starting point for the students in a new school year and it has been immensely heartening to see much challenge in learning, growth and progress amongst the students in a range of different areas of school life. Time for reflection is important and I do encourage you to talk to your child about what it is they have felt most proud of this term or what has challenged them. If appropriate, do provide this feedback to their teachers too.
A hallmark of any good school is its busyness in many areas and no one could ever say that Redlands did not meet this measure. Hence, it is also important for students and teachers to rest too in this upcoming fortnight break, particularly in this longer-than-normal term of eleven weeks.
I wish everyone a restful break and safe travels, where taken, and we look forward to welcoming the students back in Winter uniform on Tuesday 1 May.
22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails
Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.
Uniform Shop
Students are reminded that Winter uniform including blazers will be required from the start of Term 2. The Uniform Shop is now fully stocked for all Year Groups and would like to remind parents to check their children’s uniform in case they have outgrown or were new to Redlands in 2018. We are open every weekday except Tuesdays from 8am – 4pm and Thursdays until 6pm.
Holiday opening hours and bookings at the end of Term 1 are 9am – 3pm on Monday 16 April, Thursday 26 April, Friday 27 April and Monday 30 April. If you wish to come to the Uniform Shop during the holidays, please make an online appointment by clicking here. We will also open the first day of Term 2, Tuesday 1 May at 8am.
Thinking Skills for Life
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he Principal, Dr Peter Lennox, invites you to a Redlands community event –
The Inaugural Redlands Life-Ready Symposium with Mark Church of Harvard University, Graduate School of Education.
When: Tuesday 1 May
Time: 6.00-7.30pm
Where: Redlands Hall, Senior Campus
Please join us as Mark Church (Harvard University) shares a short presentation on the thinking skills your children will need to be successful in their future lives. This will be followed by a panel discussion facilitated by Head of Teaching and Learning, Dr Emma Burgess with Mark Church, and Deputy Principal, Ms Sarah McGarry, Head of Secondary School, Mr Sean Corcoran, Head of Junior School, Mr Ari Guha and Head of Early Childhood, Mrs Audrey Fellowes.
Light refreshments from 5.45pm. Book here.
Mr Ari Guha
Head of Junior School
aguha@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022