Chaplain

Heritage Week is a wonderful celebration of our School, its history and its vibrant community today. Miss Elizabeth Liggins and Clara Arnold, who first established our School, were extraordinary educators who were powerfully guided by their vision and Christian faith. They trusted in Jesus that this school would be a place for future generations to be nurtured and challenged to learn, grow, live and lead in a way that is honouring to God.

In the 1940s when Redlands became part of the SCEGGS group of schools, the choice of motto, bible reading,  hymn, song and prayer demonstrated a deep respect for God of the bible as the source of all goodness and knowledge; the source of all light.

“Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven” Matthew 5:12

It is appropriate to pause a moment and re-examine this motto. The passage from which the motto is drawn  is addressed to Jesus’ disciples as they are to be distinctively different from those around them who do not honour God. This verse directly follows the statement that the disciples should be salt. Salt both preserved and flavoured and so the metaphor tells us that the followers of Jesus should be impacting the community around them for good. However, the good deeds they do are not about bringing themselves accolades, but reflecting gratitude and service to the Heavenly Father who has showered them with blessings.

The women who founded the School used all of their talents, skills and abilities in the service of others. This remains central to our School, encouraging each of our students to develop their talents and skills and to use them for the benefit of all. We value honesty, compassion, fairness, responsibility, respect and moral courage so that students develop character. 

Another perspective that remains central to our School is to grow our students in their understanding of Jesus and the light he offers. This is why both Chapel and Christian Studies are essential components of School life. These help our students know who this heavenly Father is and to recognise the great gift of Jesus so that we may honour him in all that they do.

We can be extremely thankful for our solid School foundation that has stood firm for 134 years.

Parents Who Pray

Parents who pray will meet on Friday 15 June. We will gather in H.3.4 in the Roseby Library on the Senior Campus commencing at 8.30am until 9.30am. All are welcome as we uphold our school community in prayer as we continue to face the challenges of a changing world.

Ms Bronwyn Lihou
Senior Campus Chaplain
blihou@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9830