From the Principal
At Tuesday’s Secondary School Assembly, our new Yr 12 student leaders introduced their Class of 2024 motto: Step Beyond. This motto encourages all students to step beyond what they previously thought was possible, to step out of their comfort zones and to make the most of the many new and different opportunities afforded to them at Redlands.
One area where I have seen students “step beyond” this week was in the performing arts, specifically drama and theatre. On Monday evening, five talented and courageous Yr 7 students (Sienna de Saxe, Fergus Kerr, Charlie Li, Clementine Roumanoff, Mackenzie Willis) stepped out of their comfort zones to compete in the semi-finals of the Yr 7 Theatresports competition, performing improvisational drama games against nine other schools. Pleasingly, the team finished in second place and will compete in the Yr 7 Theatresports Grand Finals later this term.
On Wednesday evening, I had the great pleasure of attending our Cocurricular Drama production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It was the first time in my seven years at Redlands where we have produced a mainstage play and it was certainly worth the wait. The students shone in this 1920s adaptation of Shakespeare’s enduring comedy and enchanted the audience with their performances.
Personally, it was special seeing a number of students who I taught in Yr 7 English three or four years ago “step beyond” and shine on the stage. It was also wonderful to see so many other students in attendance, encouraging their friends and peers on the stage and creating a supportive environment for them to “step beyond”. Tickets are still available for Thursday and Friday evenings, and I would encourage others in our community to attend.
Tickets can be booked HERE.
Last Friday was World Teachers’ Day and I would like to acknowledge the amazing efforts of our teachers who are dedicated to supporting and educating our students each and every day. I would also like to thank the Redlands Parents and Friends Association for the morning teas they provided last week on both the Junior and Senior Campuses in recognition of our teachers.
AIS Perspectives Survey
A sincere thank you to those parents and carers who have provided their feedback via the AIS Perspectives Survey. We would still love feedback from those who haven’t had the opportunity to provide it to date. You can do this via the survey link in the email sent to parents/carers from Redlands evidence@aisnsw.edu.au. The survey will remain open until next Wednesday 8 November.
Mr Sean Corcoran
Photo Caption: Our Yr 7 Theatresports team have done it again, placing 2nd at the Semi Finals of the Theatresports Schools Challenge this week. What an amazing achievement for our young improvisors to make it to the Grand Final! Congratulations to Sienna, Fergus, Charlie, Clementine and Mackenzie.