From the Principal
After 12 years at this wonderful school, this is my final Note Day. I have loved my time at Redlands, due in no small measure to the unique culture of the School – the vibrancy, the warm and welcoming atmosphere, the very natural relationships between the girls and boys, the respect between students and teachers, the strong academic culture, the fact that there is no typical Redlands student, the variety of accents in the classrooms and students displaying their passions and talents on the stage and on the sporting fields.
The learning journey which our teachers provide to the students across all the Year Groups is really helping to develop good thinkers who strive for deep understanding. The Redlands approach to teaching and learning is keeping alight the spirit of inquiry that parents will have recognised in the children when they were very young and began to explore the world about them. Every year I am overjoyed to see the maturity and life-readiness of our Senior students when they finish their schooling and prepare to go on an amazing variety of different pathways as they move on to make a difference in the world of the future.
The culture of Redlands continues to grow and strengthen thanks to the pastoral work of our staff, the leadership among the student themselves and the support that is provided to one another which results in students who are prepared to do their personal best in whatever they put their hearts, minds and energy into.
The facilities on both campuses have been steadily improving, to provide students and teachers with physical spaces that support the learning and teaching and to provide attractive and pleasant outdoor areas that are used both for learning and for relaxing and socialising.
I had hoped that the first stage of the Master Plan for the Senior Campus would have been completed by the end of this year. Sadly, this was not to be, but I am heartened by the excellent progress that our lead contractors, Buildcorp, are making with the construction of the New Learning Hub. That building and its surrounds across to Gerard Street is going to be a remarkable place both indoors and in the landscaped area. The teachers and students are going to find these new facilities transformational.
I wish all members of the Redlands community a happy and holy Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Sandra and I shall miss being a part of the community, but I feel very privileged to have been offered the opportunity to lead and guide the School over the past twelve years. Long may the Redlands Light continue to shine.
Dr Peter Lennox
Photo caption: Thank you Dr Lennox for your exemplary leadership of our School over the past 12 years.
