Redlands House/Transition Gold

Front Door at Redlands House Cremorne

The front door to the Preschool is manned from 8.00-8.45am each morning and each afternoon from 2.30-2.45pm. As all parents are aware, it is a very busy time for the staff to greet parents, children and ensure that the door is completely monitored to prevent any quick getaways or planned escapes by children who are searching for their caregivers in the afternoon, as soon as the first parents arrive.

The staff would like to ask the parents to reiterate with their children that in the morning they are to stay in the playground with their teachers until the bell has gone. Parents are to drop the children to the playground and please ensure they do not follow them into the corridor. Staff are always on hand to assist with separation. In the afternoon, the children are to stay in the classroom until their parents arrive. When children are in the corridor with their parents, it is imperative that your duty of care to supervise your child comes into play in partnership with our staff supervision. This also includes the need to have parents ensure that the gate and the door of the Preschool are closed at all times.

Storypark

We encourage all families to become involved in our online portfolio communication opportunities on Storypark. Sharing background information and family events, celebrations or discoveries can be made through posting on your child’s site. The teachers and/or group can then share at school with your child. The magic of a trip to a farm or a visit from a special person are two examples of many highlights shared last term through this forum. This year we would like to encourage parents to add knowledge on topics and events that the teachers post to enhance our planning and programming, aiming for a collaborative approach between Preschool and home.

Colder Weather

Now that the weather has changed and the days are becoming colder, please ensure your child has adequate clothing for outdoor play. We do encourage the children to play in the outdoor environment in all weather conditions, so it is important that they have appropriate clothing. We have raincoats and gumboots for the children to wear at Redlands on wet days, but they need to have a nice, warm layer underneath.

July Vacation Care Program

In order to book your child into the Redlands House July Vacation Care Program please visit the Carebookings website and enter the booking code 38J8G. The online system opens on Monday 4 June at 10.30am. Please be aware if there are days that the numbers of students do not reach a required minimum, then this service will run from the Junior Campus area. Families of those students will be notified of this change of venue when numbers have been finalised.

Junior Parent/Teacher Conferences

Parent/teacher/student interviews will be held for Redlands House Juniors between Tuesday 12 and Monday 18 June. Bookings will open at 8.30am on Friday 1 June. You will be able to book interviews at times that suit you best. Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and follow these instructions:

Enter school event code 26yby
Choose teachers
Choose times

When you click finish, your interview timetable will be emailed to you automatically – check your junk mail folder if you do not receive your email. You can return to www.schoolinterviews.com.au at any time and change your interviews until bookings close.

For parents who don’t have access to the internet at home, at work, at a friend’s house or on their phones, please send a note to school with the approximate times you require or phone the School on 9968 9848. Interviews are strictly 20 mins and spaces are limited. If you require more time, please contact your teacher directly to make alternative arrangements. Parents can change their interview bookings, any time prior to the closing date, by re-visiting the www.schoolinterviews.com.au website, and using the event code. Remember to use the same name and email address you used when you made your original booking. Parents wishing to change their interview times after the closing date should contact their child’s teacher.

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Early Childhood
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848