Community Update
We are fortunate at Redlands to have a community with a strong and generous tradition of service and giving. Parents and friends of the School proudly support the enrichment of our students’ lives in many ways, through regular donations and by giving one of the most special gifts of all – their time.
In 2021, we celebrated the very special milestone of 100 years since the awarding of our first scholarship, though our origins of gifting education go back even further to the early childhood of one of our co-founders, Clara Arnold. Since then, our community has supported the education of many talented young students who have gone on to be leaders in Australian society and recognised for their service with numerous honours. These were young people who would not have been able to afford a Redlands education without the support of a scholarship.
Creating a community where we encourage every young person’s unique talents and capabilities, for a more equitable, collaborative, creative and connected global society captures the essence of our motto to ‘Let your light shine’. This ethos formed the foundation of the 2010 launch of our Redlands Scholarship Fund, in order to continue to grow opportunities for exceptionally talented students who will make a valuable contribution to both our Redlands community and to society, as well as enhancing the diversity of our student body.
Our means-tested scholarships represent the very heart of what I know we all hold true – the profound value we place upon education for uplifting all young people, combined with the values of honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion, fairness and moral courage we each strive to inspire and instil in every student.
This year, we are launching a Scholarship Appeal to honour Dr Sue Morey, a greatly respected and much admired Redlander who attended the School from Kindergarten and graduated as Dux of the Class of 1959. Dr Morey’s service to the development and promotion of improved public health services in Australia was recognised with her being awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 1999. To read more about Dr Morey, a truly remarkable Redlander, along with an update on the 2022 Legacy Gift, please visit the Foundation section of Note Day.
The Second Hand Uniform Sale got underway last week and my thanks to the army of volunteers, led by the Redlands Parent and Friends Association and Uniform Shop, for their assistance in delivering this important event. Clean pre-loved uniforms can be donated through the Uniform Shop up to Wednesday 2 March. Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated to the means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund and more detail can be found in the RPFA section of Note Day.
It was a pleasure to Zoom into the first meetings of our Junior School and Secondary School Parent Contact Groups (PCGs) this year, where we connected with Class Parents and discussed the needs of our community through the dedicated and passionate parents who work on behalf of us all to ensure we remain connected, included and supported. It’s fair to say that there was a great deal of excitement around the scheduling of Twilight Drinks for Friday 1 April. More details on this event will follow in the weeks to come and in the interim please save the date in your schedule.
A reminder that the Redlands App is available for download in both the App Store for Apple users and Google Play for those using Android. The App provides a quick and easy connection with the School for all of the important information our community seeks – contact information, term dates, events, sport fixtures, school and absentee notices and other key links – all from the palm of your hand.
Thank you for the continued guidance and support our community provides and, as ever, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Community Engagement team should you have any feedback, suggestions or questions.
Mr Grant Birse
Head of Community Engagement
9908 6406
gbirse@redlands.nsw.edu.au