Head of Junior School
I am certain that the upcoming Easter long weekend is a well-timed opportunity for us to catch our collective breath. Easter holds deep significance in the Christian tradition and its message of hope, love and new beginnings also resonates with people of all beliefs and backgrounds. At our Easter Service Ms McKenzie shared the Easter story and celebrated the wonderful message of hope and new life. As we welcome the arrival of Easter, I hope that you are able to enjoy some quality family time.
Easter Message from the Chaplains
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Year 6 Leadership Training
As the eldest members of the Junior School community, Year 6 students play an important part in leading and setting the tone for the rest of the School, not least by being positive role models for younger students. To support them in this regard, this week Year 6 students participated in a leadership workshop run by David King, leadership coach to the ACT Brumbies and Australian Wallaroos Rugby. Through a series of interactive teamwork activities and problem-solving trials, the students were introduced to the idea that leadership manifests in diverse forms and is not confined to traditional roles or titles. A key message was that everyone possesses unique strengths and perspectives that can inspire and influence others. Whether through acts of kindness, innovative problem-solving, or compassionate listening, everyone has the capacity to lead and make a meaningful impact within our school.
The Wayside Chapel
One important element of leadership is serving and helping others less fortunate than ourselves. As the School’s major Service initiative this year, we will be supporting the Wayside Chapel. In the coming weeks, Ms McKenzie and our School Captains, Pax and Amelie, will inform you about the work of the Wayside Chapel and the activities and initiatives we will be undertaking to support this important community charity.
International Day
On Tuesday 9 April (Week 11), our school community will celebrate our global-mindedness and diversity through our annual International Day focus. Students and staff are encouraged to dress up in either international dress or colours for the day and teachers will have a series of themed lessons during the day. Parents are encouraged to connect with your child’s class teacher if you are able to present or share your own cultural backgrounds and experiences utilising the knowledge we have in our community and connecting home and school further.
Children’s Opera
We are excited to share that our Junior Choir with its 121 choristers will participate in Musgrove Opera’s performance of Mulga Bill’s Bicycle at The Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood on Tuesday 9 April. Alongside a stellar cast led by soprano, Brianna Louwen, they will be joined by over 180 young singers from schools including Kambala, The Kings School, John Colet School and Ascham School. I applaud our students and music team for their huge efforts and hard work over many weeks in preparing for this special performance and hope they will relish the opportunity to perform in this finale of the 2024 Children’s Opera Project.
Mother’s Day Celebration – Save the Date
Learning Plus Call for Volunteers
Mr Ian Holden
Head of Junior School
iholden@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022