From the Principal
It was wonderful to see and feel the positive energy of the students as they returned to the campus on Tuesday with a spring in their step after a refreshing (and slightly longer) break.
On Monday we held our professional learning day as staff spent time sharing, collaborating and preparing for the term and semester ahead. A highlight of the day for me was the session, “Sharing Our Vision: Research and Professional Practice”, where we heard from staff members who have been conducting further professional learning, study and research into key areas to progress our current strategic plan.
Our e-Learning Coordinators and 2023 Redlands Innovative Teaching Fellowship awardees, Wendy Duckworth and Argiro Anagnostu, presented on their learning from visits to schools in Australia and attendance at the ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education) Conference in the United States, as part of their investigation into innovative digital technologies in schools.
Our Deans of Students, Marita Jansons and Katie-Louise Clinton, and our Innovation and Entrepreneurial Learning Strategist, Liz Green, presented on our increasing involvement with the Round Square network of schools and received staff input on how we can further embed the Round Square ideals of Adventure, Democracy, Environmentalism, Internationalism, Leadership and Service at Redlands.
While History Teacher and Service Learning Coordinator, Rachael Riley, shared her research into First Nations learning as part of her 2023 NSW History Teachers’ Association Premiership Award.
Not only was it stimulating to hear how these teachers were furthering our strategic initiatives through their research and practice, but it was also inspiring to see the passion for true life-long learning in our staff.
During the break, it was wonderful to be able to attend the Redlands Cup Snowsports races and the Friends of Snowsports Redlands Cup Dinner in Thredbo. Congratulations to the many students who competed in this event and the Sydney Snowsports Interschools over the holidays, and let me extend my heartfelt appreciation to the staff and parents who made these events possible.
Finally, I am looking forward to attending Gala Arts on Friday evening – one of the annual highlights of the Redlands calendar where we showcase the diverse range of talents across our creative and performing arts community in a spirited House Competition format. There are still a few tickets available which can be purchased via the QR code on the Gala Arts flyer below.
We are certainly hitting the ground running at Redlands in Term 3!
Gala Arts
Gala Arts Program
Mr Sean Corcoran
Photo Caption: The Redlands Cup was a wonderful celebration of our student’s Snowsports skills, congratulations to everyone involved in such a magnificent event.