From The Principal

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I was extremely impressed with the Redlands production of Shrek The Musical which delighted packed audiences during the three performances at The Concourse, Chatswood last week. On the evening I attended, this most uplifting performance had the audience riveted throughout, with exceptional singing, dancing, acting and musicianship that showcased the impressive talent and confidence of our students. My warm congratulations to all students involved and sincere thanks to the dedicated team of staff and volunteers who made the show come to life. It gave the school community a wonderful celebration of the life of the Performing Arts in the School at the end of term.

It is inspiring to witness students living the School values and acting on issues that are important to them. In order to provide support to Refugees fleeing Ukraine, this week the students held a bake sale on the Senior Campus and a slushy sale on the Junior Campus. They have also established a Redlands group UNICEF fundraising page, through which the broader school community can offer support. At the time of writing the amount raised was over $9,000 with their updated goal being $20,000. I encourage you to support the leadership and drive of the students.

During the Junior School assembly this week, Ms Colagiuri announced that Redlands had placed 1^st in Australia and 4^th globally in the Education Perfect Spanish competition, which is a phenomenal achievement. With students from over 50 different countries attending Redlands, the international feel of the School is something that we cherish and we are very much looking forward to the International Day celebrations on campus next week. 

Tomorrow evening our Twilight parent event, hosted by our wonderful Redlands Parents and Friends Association, provides a great opportunity to meet new families and reconnect with current families. Due to the inclement weather, this event will now be held in Dunnet Hall on the Junior Campus (rather than in the Fahl Garden on the Senior Campus).

COVID-19 Update

We received notification from AISNSW  this week that the isolation requirements have altered slightly for students who are household contacts, as highlighted below.

A household contact of a COVID positive person must isolate for 7 days. Following that time period, they are not obligated to self-isolate for the next 14 days, even if another household contact becomes COVID positive. This means a household contact does not need to self-isolate as a contact more than once in a 21-day period unless the person is diagnosed with COVID-19. In this case they will need to self-isolate again for 7 days as a confirmed case. 

If a household contact is notified of a new case within their household after 14 days since they completed their self-isolation, they will need to isolate again for 7 days unless they have previously tested positive, and it has been no more than 12 weeks since they ceased self-isolating as a positive case. 

2023 Term Dates

In order to assist families with their future planning, the 2023 Term Dates are listed here, on our Website, Redlands Pulse and the Redlands App:

Mr Stephen Webber

Photo caption: Last week’s production of Shrek The Musical was incredible, with the audiences in full volume and the students were simply amazing. Sensitive portrayal of characters, wicked timing and humour and exceptional quality vocals and dancing sequences gave everyone a night of joy.