Foundation

Legacy Gift of Class 2021

On behalf of Yr 12 students I would like to thank everyone who has supported their final initiative and purchased one or more memorable Class of 2021 Redlands Tea Towels and Tote Bags designed by this cohort and selected staff. Do not miss out and pre-order, there are only few pieces left! Items will be distributed towards the end of this Term.

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I am also delighted to share a message from Jeff Brown, 2016 School Captain, acknowledging the continuity of this tradition and sending a message to our Yr 12 students:

“As an old leaf on the Redlands tree now, I wanted to pass on my warmest wishes to everyone as yet another exam season nears. Imagine yourselves, 75% across the flowing river, now perched on an unusually large lily pad with your whole cohort, staring at the river bank on the other side marking the finish line of Yr 12. You have come so far, with only a few more stones to traverse until you hop off to your next stage in life.

At this point in time, it is natural to be overwhelmed. There is no textbook methodology to approach the last dash. Yet the key is to make sure you take an approach you will not regret in hindsight. When you arrive in December 2021, the greatest feeling will be knowing you gave it your best regardless of the outcome. I know this is a cliché, yet it is an important consensus takeaway from the many Year Groups which have completed the journey – just as you will all do very soon.

Finally, before you take that next step closer to the river bank, remember all your fellow Yr 12s also standing on the lily pad. Grab their hand – keep passing on tips and progress together so you can all cross to the other side together.

On a final note, the generosity and courage from everyone to help continue the legacy gift has been so heart-warming to see. I continue to hear wonderful updates of all the energy and care placed into continuing the ongoing contribution to the future of the School. It is so lovely to witness and something everyone should be so proud of, for a very long time.

Hope everyone is staying safe and taking care out there. Best, Jeff.”

Trivia Night for Redlands Community

This highly anticipated event was enjoyed by 110 families with quizzes, dancing and fun! Participants also heard from Mackenzie Little, who threw a personal best in the Javelin at the Tokyo Olympic Games. She had a very inspirational discussion with Grant Birse, Head of Community Engagement, about her motivation and provided some tips for young athletes.

Thank you to the RPFA Team and Maria Kinsela (Yr 11 parent) in particular for organising this event in these challenging times and for making a contribution of the surplus to the Scholarship Fund. For photos and announcement of winners, please visit the RPFA page of this NoteDay HERE.

Mrs Dana Casimaty
Director of Development
dcasimaty@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9858