Foundation
Year 12 Legacy Gift
It was exciting to kick off the Legacy Gift of the Class of 2024 to launch this year’s student led initiative focused on the importance of ‘Giving Back’ to the School. It was terrific to see such passion with a focus on continuing the tradition of supporting the sixth Redlands Means-tested Scholarship named after Coralie Amos OAM, RL 1964. Coralie has lived her life with selfless concern for the wellbeing of others, illuminating the way for many people including those here at Redlands. Coralie was Sports Captain of McDouall and Captain of Tennis. For all her efforts she was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for Community Service in 2021.
When we asked students “What inspired you to join this team and how is this project relevant to you and to Redlands?”, it was heart-warming to hear reflections on the many opportunities they gained at Redlands, from academic learning, performing arts and music, theatre and drama and the high level of support from their teachers.
We look forward to bring more details about all the initiatives planned.
Camps in High Country Campus
This year’s Year 7 braved the elements this term on what is for some of them, their first but not last, Redlands camp. High Country Campus has been a home for this camp for many years. In 1981, the first group of Year 7 students camped in Jindabyne, and in 1997, the first Year 7 cohort camped at High Country Campus.
The Redlands High Country Campus outside Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains region offers the greatest array of possibilities for both curriculum fieldwork and experiential learning. The campus is utilised for both outdoor education camps and also our Winter School, which offers Year 10 students a unique opportunity to combine their studies with Snowsports training.
The tradition of overnight excursions has been part of Redlands life since the early 1900s.
With the formation of two Guide troops at the School in 1922, just over 100 years ago, camp taught students valuable life skills which many carried through their lives after school.
To learn more how to support our efforts to expand our extraordinary High Country Campus, please contact me directly or visit HERE.
Postcard from Jessica Wei, RL 2022
It was fantastic to receive an update from Jessica Wei’s family, sharing some of her exciting experiences at Oxford University. We congratulate Jessica on receiving the Collection Prize from her College Master which recognises outstanding academic performance. While at Redlands, Jessica graduated as Dux IB (shared), received a Prefect Award and full colours for Advanced Choir and Senior Piano Ensemble.
Jessica was stage director for the Oxford Spring Festival Gala, coordinating the production and ensuring the delivery of a successful three-hour show. This is a testament to her technical skills, outstanding teamwork and leadership which impressed the organisers and the production company. Feature: Lantern Festival extends Spring Festival joy across Europe (xinhuaxmt.com)
She offered to support any Redlands students who are considering study abroad for their tertiary education. Please contact alumni@redlands.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with Jessica.
Mrs Dana Casimaty
Director of Development
dcasimaty@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9858