From The Principal
I have often said over the first half of the year how honoured and privileged I feel to be the Principal of this wonderful school and my experiences yesterday certainly reinforced those feelings.
I started the day by popping into the Secondary School Choir rehearsal before school to get a sneak peak (or better yet listen) of our singers in the lead up to the Senior Music Festival in a few weeks’ time. Judging by the beautiful voices I heard yesterday, it will be an amazing concert.
Later in the morning I joined in some teamwork activities on the Junior Campus Oval with Ms Angus’ Kindergarten class and observed the students relishing their learning. (Thank you to India who helped teach me some of the teamwork skills.)
The Secondary School then had a moving Reconciliation Assembly which was led by our House Captains. David Barnett from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council gave a Welcome to Country and shared some of his insights on reconciliation before senior students shared some of their powerful reflections, as well.
Later in the day I attended the Transition Gold 2024 Information Session and was so impressed to hear how our whole school Learning Platform and Wellbeing Program are integrated into our curriculum for our earliest learners. I then caught up with some parents as we watched a large number of Prep School students enjoy an AFL development program in the afternoon.
My day finished attending the Year 10 HSC and IB Subject Selection Evening and speaking to numerous students and parents who were both excited and slightly daunted about the many opportunities being afforded to them for their senior studies. (I particularly enjoyed speaking to those students who were in my English class back in Year 7 and hearing how they have progressed in their learning since then.)
Days like yesterday truly make me feel proud and privileged to be a part of this School.
It was great to see the engagement of our students, parents and staff at the Secondary School Sports ‘Pink Sock’ Charity Round last weekend and the student-led Festival on the Fahl during Friday lunchtime, raising valuable funds for Breast Cancer Research. There was a wonderful spirit on display at the many different fixtures I attended.
I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you the Redlands RPFA for the Staff Appreciation Morning Teas on the Junior Campus on Wednesday and on the Senior Campus this Friday. The continued support of our parent community further strengthens the partnership of staff and parents as we work collectively to support and develop the young people under our care.
Redlands Gala Ball
I am very much looking forward to celebrating our community spirit at our Redlands Gala Ball in August, while also raising funds for our means-tested scholarships program. I was delighted to be able to award two means-tested scholarships earlier this term to two students who will join Redlands in Year 7 2024. Due to the generous support from our community, we are very proud to be able to provide the opportunity of a Redlands education to these deserving students who would otherwise not be able to attend our School. If you wish to join us at the Gala Ball or would like to learn more, please visit the Foundation section of Note Day.
Mr Sean Corcoran
Photo Caption: The Festival on the Fahl event rocked the Senior Campus last Friday, rallying much needed support and funds for breast cancer research.