From the Principal
We often talk about our positive school spirit here at Redlands and over the past week I have been fortunate to see it shining through in so many different ways.
Last Friday evening was the Secondary School Music Awards with performances from a multitude of ensembles, as well as individual recognitions for students across Years 7-12. While the quality of the music was of its usual highest standard, what I enjoyed most on the evening was the support fellow students gave each other (usually through loud and boisterous cheering) when one of their fellow musicians was recognised for an individual award.
On Saturday many Secondary School Sports teams were competing in the Independent Sporting Association finals across various venues. I attended Netball, Hockey and Girls Football matches and while there were mixed results across the various matches, what struck me most was how all of our students and teams displayed authentic pride for Redlands when competing for their School on the day.
Yesterday evening was the Visual Arts Exhibition in Redlands Hall and students from Years 3-11 had their artworks on display alongside the HSC Visual Arts Major Works from our Year 12 HSC students. Students, staff, parents and alumni were all in attendance to view the artworks and we were fortunate to have renowned architect and contemporary painter, Susan Rothwell AM (Redlander, 1965) to speak to those in attendance and officially open the exhibition. Again, what struck me most was support displayed by fellow Year 12 students who did not have any works on display but who wanted to celebrate their friends’ exhibition of their HSC Major Works.
I continue to be so proud of the positive and authentic school spirit displayed across Redlands in so many different ways.
Earlier this term, Chair of the Board of Directors, Professor Glenn Wightwick, and I visited John Lang OAM and his daughter Kerry Farmer (Redlander 1975) to show our appreciation for his efforts, in partnership with fellow Redlands Trustees John Roberts and Bruce Adams, in developing the business plan in 1976 which saved the School from closure due to the financial collapse of the SCEGGS network of five schools. Professor Wightwick and I truly appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the evolution of the School in the late 20th century and also see the pride that both John and Kerry still have in Redlands.
Mr Sean Corcoran
Photo Caption: well done to all students involved in ISA finals across the weekend.