From the Principal
This week we were excited to announce our new residential Experiential Learning Program for future Yr 9 students, commencing in 2025, to staff, parents and the current Yr 7 cohort who will be the first to experience this wonderful opportunity. Years of research, planning and preparation have led to this announcement, and I want to thank all of the staff who have been involved in this work to date and who will continue to be involved in the development of this program over the next two years.
We truly believe that this residential Experiential Learning Program will have a transformative impact on our students and enhance our vision of inspiring them to achieve life-readiness and become well-rounded, confident, resilient and compassionate young adults who are well prepared for their senior years at Redlands and life beyond the school gates.
This eight-week program at High Country Campus will be part of the curriculum for all Yr 9 students, either in Term 1 or Term 2, so they will not need to register to participate in it. However there will be an opt-out option, if necessary, and those students will participate in an alternative program on the Senior Campus.
We are keen to hear both your feedback on this program, as well as any questions you might have, as these will help us to inform further information we share with the community. You can find more information on the program, as well as the introductory video, HERE and you may contact feedback@redlands.nsw.edu.au if you have any feedback or questions at this time.
I would like to acknowledge all of the parents, staff and, most of all, students who were involved in the amazing Secondary School production of the Musical, The Addams Family, last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Full disclosure… I loved it! The palpable energy in the audience was yet another indication that the performing and creative arts continue to flourish at Redlands.
While I congratulate all the students who shone on the stage, I would like to make a special mention of the large number of students who were involved in the crew, production, worked backstage or were in the orchestra pit. Very few other schools would have so many students leading these production areas of a School Musical, and while they might not be “in the bright lights”, their contributions are truly appreciated.
It is with sadness that I announce Director of Music (P-12), Ms Amy Richardson, will be leaving us at the end of Term 2 to take up the position of Director of Music at Santa Sabina College. Amy has made a significant contribution to Redlands since 2016 as a Music teacher, Head of House, Head of Junior Campus Music and most recently as Director of Music across the two campuses, and she will be missed. Shortly we will commence the search for a new Director of Music to begin in Term 3 this year.
Mr Sean Corcoran
Photo Caption: The School Musical, The Addams Family, was a tremendous success and thrilled three sold out audiences last week.