Head of Early Childhood

Little Scientists

As a lead up to Science Week, we were privileged to have Dr Alana Wylie visiting Kindergarten, Yr 1 and 2 classes. Redlands is fortunate to have had an enduring relationship with Dr Wylie through the CSIRO’s Scientist and Mathematicians in School Program. She holds a Science PhD in Immunology and Parasitology and has enjoyed applying her scientific skills across many different fields, including scientific research, science commercialisation and communicating science to students. This passion for science and desire to engage more learners in its study led to Dr Wylie volunteering to share her knowledge with school students. The students participated in activities and experiments giving provocation for their thinking about scientists as problem solvers. Thank you to our Dean of Teaching and Learning, Mr Nigel Coutts, for the organisation of this event.

Athletics Carnival

Last Wednesday a group of very excited Yr 2 students attended the Junior School Athletics Carnival at the Sydney International Athletics Stadium at Homebush, to compete in the 8yr age division. Congratulations to Giorgio Gazzilli, Luca Gazzilli, Gaby Grant, Cameron Livingstone, Anay Mishra Mall, Jasmine Smith Jenna Condous, Mima Forster, Otis Gait, Zac Holgate, Emily Smith, Hugo Steadman, Mackenzie Willis, Ethan Condous and Joshua Svensson. A very special mention to Hugo and Zac who were overall age champions on the day. Thank you to Mr Adrian Carter, the Junior School and HPE staff who supported the Yr 2s and helped deliver an exceptional Carnival.  

Jeans 4 Genes Day

It was wonderful to see everyone in their jeans and denim last Friday helping Redlands support Jeans for Genes Day. Students were asked to make a gold coin donation and the Preparatory School managed to raise a very impressive $370. Thank you for your generosity.

A Life Cycle

On Monday Yr 2 students were very excited to find incubators containing eggs in their classrooms. Over the coming weeks, students will be able to observe the growth and development of the chicks as they move through the different stages of the early part of their life cycle. This wonderful opportunity for an interactive approach to learning, helps students consolidate the Fur and Feathers Unit of Inquiry for Science.

“We have learned that the chick breaks out of the egg shell with its egg tooth, and we got to watch it happen!” James and Juliet

“After the chicks spend 24 hours in the incubator, they can be moved to the brooding box. They have a heat lamp, food and water in the brooding box, to help them survive.” Ina and Henry

Jump Rope for Heart Workshops

On Tuesday, the Yr 1 and 2 students participated in Jump Rope for Heart workshops with their buddy class in the Junior School. The students enthusiastically practiced skipping with their buddy and learnt new skipping tricks. A highlight for most students was using the long skipping ropes with their Junior School buddy to see how many skips they could attain. Kindergarten and Preschool students will take part in their Jump Rope for Heart workshops on Friday.

Thank you to all the parents who have signed up for Jump Rope for Heart and have begun fundraising. If you have yet to do so, please scan the QR code below. An extra big thank you to the parents who have participated in our One Minute Skip Off challenge. If you think you are up to the challenge, Mrs Chipper will be timing parents before school each day! The Prep students are so enthusiastic and have truly embraced any opportunity to skip throughout the day.    

Security Reminder

If you are on the School premises between 8.20am and 2.45pm and have received permission from the School, could you please enter through the Prep Reception only and collect a Visitor’s Badge. Throughout the day, if you would like to drop off any school items to your child, please do so at the Prep Reception, where staff will make sure it is delivered. This also applies if you are collecting your child for an external appointment or if they are unwell. Arriving to school after 8.20am and taking your child into class or to the Library is not permitted, and is a disruption to students and staff who have already begun morning preparations. If you arrive after 8.20am, Mrs Hunt or Mrs Rosling will gladly sign students into school and if needed, escort them to their class. Your cooperation is sincerely appreciated in this matter.  

Grandparents / Special Friends Day

We are delighted to invite Special Friends and Grandparents to Redlands on Friday 17 August.

Book Week Dress Up Day

On Thursday 23 August, the Prep School will be participating in a Dress Up Day as a culminating activity for Book Week. This year’s topic is Find Your Treasure and students are invited to dress up with a pirate theme or any other treasure idea they have in mind. A reminder that students need to be able to use the play equipment and participate in Sports lessons and therefore sandshoes and appropriate clothing is a requirement.

Spring Fair

The Redlands Spring Fair will be taking place on 15 September and is a great day full of fun for everyone, most importantly the children. Donations of chocolate (big and small), lollies and lucky dip prizes for our Early Childhood stalls –  Old Fashioned Lollies, Lucky Dip and Lob-a-Choc are still being sought. We would ask if you could please pass donations directly to Prep or Redlands House Reception.

In addition, please see dates and times below, for jam and baking sessions at The Barn in Mosman.

Sunday 12 August:  Baking 9.30am – 12.30pm;  Jam 1.30 – 4.30pm
Wednesday 5 September:  Baking 9.30am – 12.30pm

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Early Childhood
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848