Chaplain

Giving and End of Term Christmas Events

Across the Junior Campus at Redlands we have a wonderful opportunity to contemplate and put into action our school values by generously giving to those in need in the wider Sydney Community. In Chapel and Christian Studies this term students have been thinking about how they can use their time, words, energy and ideas to gift their friends, family and community and beyond with positive actions and attitudes; considering how we can embody our school motto to support and encourage others. 

Christmas Cards 

Some Redlands families have generously organised a concert at Mosman Manor Retirement Village. Our Year 1 and 2 students this year have joined in the fun by making beautiful Christmas Cards and paper chains to share with the residents. The messages are heartfelt and full of kindness. A special thankyou to the parent helpers who came and helped the children have such fun creating their gifts. 

There will be other opportunities K-6 on our Wellbeing Days to create cards to encourage our older community members at our local aged care communities. 

Please Note the Following Important Dates:

• Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker gift collection from Monday 6 November to December 1 December. Donations to be handed in at Prep and Junior Receptions. Please look here for donation ideas. 
• Wellbeing Day next week will have a focus on giving support to Bear Cottage – see the Prep and Junior sections of Note Day for more information.
• Junior Campus Christmas Carols for students K – 6 Dunnet Hall, Tuesday 28 November, 9.30am. On this day students can wear “Christmas Mufti” for the day to get into the festive spirit. A donation for Anglicare will be collected.
• Redlands Community Carols Service 3 December, 5-6 pm with St Peter’s Cremorne. All families are welcome. There will be a BBQ and refreshments following.  

Fiona Mckenzie 
Junior Campus Chaplain
fmckenzie@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Kirsten Philips
Senior Campus Chaplain
kphilips@redlands.nsw.edu.au