Head of Preparatory School
Prep Tennis Stars!
On Saturday night, Kathleen Chan, Anna Krapovnitskaya, Josh Ward, and Zandre Coussy took part in the Northern Suburbs Tennis Association (NSTA) Primary Schools Challenge representing Redlands!
Even though Kathleen and Anna played very well, they could not get the gold this time. Josh and Zandre won all their 5 games and finished 1st in their group!
We are all so proud of our Yr 2 Tennis players and so impressed with all the training that went into preparing for this event.
Yr 2 Learning about Thanksgiving Tradition
Our Yr 2 cohort enjoyed learning about the American tradition of Thanksgiving this week. We were so grateful to Mrs Mast who explained the meaning of Thanksgiving by reading us a book about the pilgrims, shared pictures of special food that is eaten at this time and most importantly, learnt that it is a special time to be grateful for so many things that we have in our lives.
To finish off a lovely afternoon, the children then made their own gratitude turkey decoration. Thanks so much Mrs Mast for coming and sharing such an important tradition with us all.
Christmas at Redlands
Next Tuesday we are celebrating Christmas in our Junior Campus Carols (student only event)
To get into the Christmas spirit and raise funds for Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker, all students and staff can wear Christmas mufti next Tuesday and bring a donation.
Remember to be sun and shoe safe ready for recess and lunch play.
Ideas for Christmas Mufti:
- As simple as wearing “Christmas Colours”
- Santa hat or other Christmas decorations
- Christmas shirt
- Angel, Nativity costume
- Christmas character
Anglicare Toys n Tucker
The gifts at Prep Reception for Anglicare are testament to the giving nature of Redlands families. Thank you for your generous support, the children are enjoying being part of this important service to the wider Sydney community.
If you would still like to be involved, please bring your gifts and food items at the very latest by Tuesday November 6. Please remember to make sure all items are new and remain sealed.
RATs Available
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the wider community, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 positive cases here at Redlands. Pleasingly, as of yet, we have not seen a significant increase in cases in students or staff; however, we will continue to monitor and communicate any updates as necessary.
To help protect our community, we will be offering Rapid Antigen Tests to any families who would like to pick up additional tests. Parents or students can collect up to 2 boxes of Rapid Antigen Tests from their Section’s Reception. Rapid Antigen Tests will be available for collection from Friday morning and through all of next week.
Upcoming Events and Information
|
Event |
Date |
Things to remember |
|
K-6 Carols Service |
Tuesday 29 November |
Children to come in mufti with a ‘hint of Christmas’ Kindy and Yr 1 car line is at 3.05pm Yr 2 car line in at 3.15pm Student event only OOSH as normal |
|
Prep Picnic Day/Games Day |
Friday 2 December |
Normal drop off Parents wait on Oval Lunch with children then take home (let class teacher know) or children can stay until normal pick-up time. PE uniform OOSH and lunch orders as normal |
|
Prep Presentation Day |
Tuesday 6 December |
LAST DAY OF TERM FOR PREP STUDENTS Normal drop off time Parents to arrive at Dunnet Hall for 10am start. Enter via Dunnet Hall door. Parents to go to classrooms at conclusion for pick up. Full summer school uniform (no blazer) No OOSH or canteen orders |
A Few Things to Remember at this Time of Year
Lost Property
There is currently a large amount of school clothing, lunch boxes and bottles in our lost property cupboard. Please come and have a look and take any items belonging to your child. All items not claimed by the end of term will be donated to the school ‘spares’ or will be disposed of.
Library Books
There are a number of outstanding library books still to be returned. Please ensure books borrowed by your child or on your family account are returned by the end of the day tomorrow.
First day of term in 2023
Students will be returning to school on Tuesday 31 January.
All information pertaining to school in 2023 will be included in a welcome letter posted on Redlands Pulse. 2023 class placements will also be available via Pulse in the week before school begins.
Please note the Prep School Office will be closed from Friday 9 December, re-opening on Monday 23 January 2023.
Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848