Cocurricular Clubs
Finding Support And Friendship At The Big Sister Club
The Big Sister Club is a supportive and inclusive environment designed for younger students to connect with their older peers. In this club, students have the opportunity to discuss school-related challenges, such as managing assessments and handling the demands of a busy school life. Through open conversations, our older students share valuable strategies on how to manage stress and maintain a balanced approach to their studies.
Below is a reflection by Lina Lewis of Year 7, which highlights the pivotal role the Big Sister Club plays in our students’ lives.
We encourage you to talk to your child about this wonderful opportunity, and we’d love to see them bring their friends along to experience the camaraderie and guidance the Big Sister Club has to offer.
“Big Sister Club is a great way to connect and chat with older students. During Big Sister Club we talk about the struggles of school assignments and the busyness of school life. We always learn a lot from the older students including strategies on how to cope with stress. The club is a great way to ask other students questions, have conversations and make new friends with people in years above you. The Big Sister Club is a nice and inclusive environment where you can feel comfortable with asking questions about anything. Sometimes, there are even snacks to eat! Feel free to come along and bring some friends with you.”
The Big Sister Club meets every Monday at lunchtime in LH 3.6.
Bougainvillea Talent Showcase
Whether your child prefers to perform solo or as part of a group, all types of acts are welcome! It’s a fantastic way for students to develop their confidence, showcase their skills, and experience the joy of giving back. It will be a fun and rewarding afternoon. Students can sign up here.
Encourage your child to take part in this heart-warming event. Entry submissions are due by 16 September at 3:30 pm.
The featured image is a photo sent through from Bougainvillea residents as a Thank You to all students who organised and performed at the last End of Term 2 Talent Show and to the many Redlands students who visit Bougainvillea each Thursday. The number of students interested in the club and the number of residents joining our visits has doubled this year, and we are very appreciative of this special connection within the community.
Don’t miss this chance to be part of something truly special!
Nick Walker
Coordinator of Activities
nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au