Head of Preparatory School
This week Australia celebrates National Volunteers Week. On behalf of the staff and all the Prep students, we would like to thank the wonderful parent volunteers who have been helping out in classrooms, wellbeing clubs and on excursions. If you would like to volunteer an hour a week, 30 minutes once a fortnight or if you have a spare afternoon, please reach out to either your class teacher or your Grade Coordinator, their emails can be found below.
As we celebrate volunteers, the Prep staff are putting a big call out to any parents or friends who would like to help our Redlands House and K-2 Grades produce art works to auction at the Redlands Gala Ball. We have all agreed that we could really do with some assistance in the planning and execution of such important pieces. If you or someone you know could bring some inspiration and creativity to this task, please email me and let me know! We only have a few weeks to get this done so time is of the essence.
A Message from K-6 OOSH
Thank you to all the parents and carers who have picked their children up by 6pm this week or have called to say they are not far away. Our educators have felt heard and valued, thank you. A gentle reminder that K-6 Vacation Care bookings are open and that the Clubs offered during the three week break have limited spots so please register your child quickly for a spot.
Upcoming Events
How to Handle Big Emotions K-6 Parent Workshop
Please join us in the Arnold Library on Thursday 23 May at 8.45am to hear from our Junior Campus Counsellors as they share tips and strategies on handling the ‘big emotions’ that can sometimes become overwhelming for our students. Numbers are limited so please register to reserve a seat.
Prep Fun Run
When: Friday 19 May
Where: Junior Campus Oval
What to wear: PE uniform for the whole day
What to bring: Normal food for the day. Lunch orders will be as normal
Timing: Normal school day drop offs and pick-ups
11am-12pm = Year 1 and 2 (Walk the course, run in small groups)
12pm-1pm = Kindy (Walk the course, run in small groups)
Students will be collected from their classroom, taken to the oval for their event, and then return to their classroom for their regular learning activities.
Spectators: Parents and caregivers are welcome to watch from the side of the oval. A designated area will be marked out for you.
Wet weather: In the event of wet weather, a notification will be pushed out via the Redlands app.
Fancy Socks or a Touch of Pink
26 May
May is breast cancer awareness month, and Redlands is helping support the Breast Cancer Network Australia charity. On 26 May, Prep School students are encouraged to bring in a gold coin donation and wear Fancy Socks or a Touch of Pink to participate in this school-wide effort. For those looking to make a more substantial contribution, you can do so here:
Come and Experience the Lucy Hill Library
8.30am Monday 29 May
We have had numerous parent requests for an information session about the wonders that lie within the fabulous Lucy Hill Library. If you would like to experience a ‘hands on’ tour, find out what research apps are useful for young learners and to find out how to make the most of family borrowing, please join Sharron Stokes in the Lucy Hill Library after drop off on Monday 29 May.
Redlands Gala Ball – Early Bird Tickets Available Now
A Message from the School Chaplains
Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848