From The Principal
It is with great sadness that I share the news that Bruce Adams, one of the School’s three Trustees, passed away earlier this week. From 1973-1976, Bruce worked with John Lang and the late John Roberts to successfully negotiate the acquisition of the School and oversee the formation of SCECGS Redlands Ltd.
Bruce was a very strong supporter of Redlands over many decades, serving on the Board of Directors from 1976-2002 as Deputy Chairman and stepping in as Chairman on many occasions in the absence of Chairman John Lang. He had the responsibility for property, equipment and insurance from the 1970s to the 1990s and is recognised for the School’s purchase of several neighbouring properties that has enabled the Senior Campus redevelopment. He was part of the committee which was instrumental in the purchase of the former Cremorne Girls High School, now our Junior Campus, and the property outside Jindabyne for our High Country Campus, as well as the construction of numerous buildings, including the Peter Cornish building. He was also an integral part of the establishment of the Redlands Foundation in 1987.
Over the decades, Bruce and his wife Marcia attended many AGMs, Foundation Day Services and other key school events, long after his children and grandchildren graduated from Redlands. The Adams Centre, the former Cremorne Post Office located on Military Rd opposite the Senior Campus and now used as a Staff Training Centre, for Secondary School classes and Dance classes, was named in recognition of Bruce’s exceptional contribution to our School. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Marcia and his family at this sad time.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Class of 2021 and the Legacy Gift team for all their efforts in raising funds for their legacy gift to the School, supporting the Belinda Oxley Scholarship and sustainability initiatives. Thank you to Year Advisor Sarah Matthews and Assistant Year Advisor Meta Regis for supporting students in this endeavour in demonstrating their leadership by leaving their mark on the School. For more details, please see the Foundation section of this week’s Note Day.
I enjoyed the opportunity to join Year 5 and 6 students today for a presentation on the use of Science and Technology in Rowing from two time Olympian and Silver and Bronze medalist, Cameron Girdlestone. As a teacher, Cameron ensured that the presentation was very dynamic, including video footage and excellent examples of how technology is utilised effectively in Rowing. The Year 3 and 4 students also enjoyed a presentation on a similar topic, as part of Science Week, from NSW Swifts and Australian international netballer Maddy Proud. The sporting theme also carried over to the RPFA Family Trivia Night, with Olympian Mackenzie Little (Athletics – Javelin) dropping in for a guest appearance, which was greatly appreciated. My thanks to all members of the RPFA for their work in making the event possible.
In addition to the feedback on Remote Learning, received through the student and parent surveys, Head of Teaching and Learning, Matthew Bentley joined Year 9 student Lawrence Jones in his classes on Thursday, as a guest student for the day, to gain a greater appreciation of what students are currently experiencing. His reflections will be shared in my Note Day section next week.
Mr Stephen Webber
Photo Caption: Junior Campus students enthusiastically embracing National Science Week activities.