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Father’s Day

This week, our Junior School was filled with joy and laughter as we celebrated Father’s Day on campus. It was heartwarming to see our community come together, with fathers and father figures joining us on the playground and in classrooms. The opportunity to share these moments, from classroom activities to playground fun, truly highlighted the strong bonds that make our school community so special. 

Year 3 Celebrate Premier’s Reading Challenge Milestone

This week our Year 3 students celebrated achieving their goal for each student to complete the 2024 Premier’s Reading Challenge. Every student in Year 3 reached their personal goal of reading 20 books to meet the collective reading total of 2,460 books!  Congratulations to all students who enjoyed watching a story come to life on the big screen in our Arnold Library from the comfort of their sleeping bags.  This doubled as an opportunity for students to practice rolling up their sleeping bags as they look forward to and prepare for camp next week.

Year 5 STEM Interschool Challenge Day

A group of our Year 5 students recently participated in an exciting STEM interschool challenge day.  They joined forces with students from Loreto Kirribilli and St Aloysius to delve into the fascinating world of machine learning and robot automation. Working in mixed teams, they explored ideas on how robots could solve real-world problems in a Smart City. 

One creative project involved designing a robot to deliver medicines and perform check-ups in isolation wards. The robot was programmed to follow color-coded markers on hospital floors, ensuring accurate navigation. Students built a prototype to test their code and created a promotional video to explain how their robot would work in a real-world scenario. Congratulations to:  Morris Huang, Alex Polson, Zac Edwards, Jax Hulsbosch, Oscar Warburton, Arran Stewart, Ollie Whitelaw, Mia Howes, Asmi So, Alaina Rasiah, Madeleine Hogue, Eliana Ibrahim and Audrey Reynolds who participated in this inspiring day of innovation and collaboration.

Redlands Piano Competition 

Last Friday, the Junior and Senior Piano competitions were hosted in Edwards Auditorium, adjudicated by concert pianist and composer Daniel Rojas. In this special event for auditioned Piano students, they were able to perform their pieces that they had practised and worked on for many months. The standard of music performance was very high, with the adjudicator finding each division very difficult to adjudicate! 

Congratulations to all performers, and particularly Sienna Lepone, who was the overall winner for the Junior Piano Competition. 

Nurturing Positive Self-Esteem in Your Child

K-6 Parent Presentation – 12 September 8.30am

As parents, you play a crucial role in shaping your children’s sense of self-worth and confidence. Join us for an insightful presentation on effective strategies to cultivate positive self-esteem in your children. In this session, we will explore:

• Understanding the importance of self-esteem in a child’s development
• Understanding body image issues and how to mitigate them
• Practical tips and everyday techniques to foster a healthy self-image in your child
• Effective communication and the art of being assertive, and the role it plays in your child’s positive sense of self
• How to manage digital challenges and limit the negative impact technology can have on your child’s self-esteem

Empower your child to thrive with a strong sense of self. Together, let’s build a foundation that prepares them for a lifetime of confidence and positive self-worth.

Spring Vacation Care

We are excited to announce that the Spring School Holidays Program is now available for booking via the HubHello system. We encourage you to secure your spots early to ensure your children can join the fun and engaging activities we have planned.

Please note that our staff will be in an all-day training on Friday 27 September, so OOSH will not be available on this day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

If you encounter any issues with the booking process, please contact us immediately at ooshbookings@redlands.nsw.edu.au for assistance.

School Start Time

A gentle reminder that there is no supervision on the Junior Campus until 8am. Unless your child has a before school music lesson or choir practice, please wait with your child for the reception door to open at 8am or for carline drop off where friendly staff are on hand to assist. 

Mr Ian Holden
Head of Junior School
iholden@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022