From the Principal

From the Principal

At my Opening Assembly Speeches back in January, I told the students that a hope of mine this year, after three years of challenges and disruptions due to COVID-19, was to truly reconnect our community through the return of many of the events that we have not been able to run normally in recent years.

And what an action-packed term it has been.

From a successful summer sports season which culminated in numerous finals and podium finishes; to House Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Carnivals; to Service Learning initiatives both on and off campus; to Outdoor Education Camps; to a wonderful whole school Autumn Fair; to the amazing Musical – we have certainly reconnected in so many different ways.

And through it all, the students have continued to challenge and extend themselves academically and work towards achieving their own personal bests in the classroom.

This week has been a fitting culmination to the term, with a raucous Battle of the Bands on Monday night where our contemporary musicians burst into life; followed by a vibrant International Day celebration on Tuesday with colourful costumes, cultural activities and even yours truly joining the Prep School with some Bollywood dancing; to a wonderful celebratory Rowing Dinner on Tuesday evening where we acknowledged some of our dedicated senior athletes; to engaging Easter Services for Preparatory and Junior School students where our Chaplain was ably assisted by the green “Grunch”.

Experiencing this full spectrum of activities this week truly makes me proud to be the Principal of Redlands, and I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all of our amazing staff for their effort, commitment and dedication in providing these and all other opportunities this year for our students.

I wish you and your families a joyous Easter season, and I look forward to seeing students return to school after the break on Wednesday 26 April rejuvenated for Term 2, in winter uniform.

Mr Sean Corcoran

Photo Caption: International Day was a great opportunity for students to highlight their cultural backgrounds by wearing traditional dress or colours. A big thank you to all the parents who came in and shared their cultures with us.