Head of Preparatory School
International Day
9 April
5 more sleeps to go until we celebrate Redlands International Day. Thank you to the incredible group of parents who have combined ideas and resources to bring together a day that will be filled with culturally diverse activities and fun! We also are deeply appreciative of all the families who are bringing in delicious delights for our students to try at lunch time!
Below are some questions that I am sure you are all asking.
What does my child wear?
They wear mufti. Please dress in a way that reflects a culture that your child connects with. It may be a national costume or a splash of colour that represents a national flag of a country.
Are normal activities on after school?
Yes
Will lunchtime Clubs be on?
No
What will they eat?
Please bring normal recess and lunch. Lunch and recess orders will be as normal but please take into consideration that we will be offering the children an ‘extra’ treat after they have eaten (More details below about this).
Lunchtime Treats
At lunchtime, our K-2 students will have the choice of choosing one treat from lunchtime food stalls. Can I please encourage all families to discuss the options below with their children so that they know which one they would like to try next Tuesday.
It is important for our students to know this is not a lunch replacement nor is it compulsory, it is merely a treat. If you are worried about any of these choices due to allergies or other medical reasons, can I please ask you to alert your class teacher that you don’t want your child to participate.
A big thank you to families and communities for providing the following food choices.
International Day Food
1) Chocoramo – probably the most famous childhood snack in Colombia. A thin slice of vanilla sponge cake covered in a thin layer of chocolate. We would serve in bitesize portions. (Contains Gluten, dairy, eggs and soy)
2) Alfajor -to replicate the most popular childhood snack in Argentina, the Alfajor, we would offer a plain Maria biscuit from Aldi, with some Dulce De Leche caramel from Coles on it (Contains Gluten, Dairy, Soy). We did this last year at International Day and it was a big success.
3) Tortilla Chips – Paper Cup of lightly salted Tortilla Chips to represent Mexico (GF, DF)
4) Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses and Rice Krispie Treats – these contain Kellogg’s Rice Bubbles, butter, and marshmallows.
(ingredients: sugar, milk, chocolate, cocoa butter, milk fat, lecithin (soy) and natural flavour).
5) Olive Bread – Mixed Mediteranean olives from Cole’s
Self Raising Flour, salt, greek yoghurt, olive oil
6) Samosas in serviettes
Ingredients: spiced potatoes, onions, peas and spices puri with Papdi
7) Papdi
Ingredients: Carom seeds, cumin seeds deep fried in oil
8) Sev Puri with Papdi, Sev and potato mix with tomato sauce in a mini plate
Ingredients: Chickpea flour paste, turmeric, cayenne, ajwain deep fried in oil
9) Boondi in mini bowls with mini spoons
Ingredients: Chickpea flour
Year 2 Strings Open Lesson
In Week 11, all Year 2 students will proudly display their progress and achievements from the Year 2 Strings program. Held during the normal Year 2 Strings time, this Open Lesson offers parents a glimpse into the remarkable skills our students have learnt and applied on their instrument. It’s also a great chance to meet and connect with our dedicated Strings tutors. We invite Year 2 parents along to this lesson, with details as follows:
Date: Monday 8 April (Week 11)
Time: 12:30-1pm
Location: Various rooms within the Parkes Building. Please enter via the Junior School Gates and follow the signs.
We look forward to celebrating strings student achievement with you. Please reach out to juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au should you have any questions.
Wayside Chapel Mufti Day
Friday 3 May (Week 1, Term 2)
A Message from Ms McKenzie
Redlands students love to make a difference and ‘Let their light shine’ by doing good.
Alex Long, Community Engagement Educator from Wayside Chapel, spoke at the recent Year 6 Leadership Day. Hearing of the work of Wayside Chapel, Year 6 decided to support them. Their values of ‘Love over hate’ and ‘no us and them’ align with our own Redlands Values.
Junior School Captains Amelie Cadman and Pax Staley-Lobo have assisted the School to develop its connection with Wayside Chapel with visits, research and plans for how Year 6 can lead the School in this positive initiative. Year 6 will be helping families and students at Redlands develop an appreciation of the Wayside Chapel community.
Year 6 has set the challenge for Redlands to be the school that raises the most support for Wayside in one calendar year. Look out for details of how they plan to achieve this goal.
Mother’s Day Celebration – Book Here
Uniform Shop
End of Term 1 – Holiday Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will close at 4pm on Friday 12 April and reopen on Monday 29 April at 8am. The shop will also open on the first day of Term 2, Tuesday 30 April. Students wishing to purchase the new uniform may come to the shop anytime during our opening hours for a fitting. No appointment is necessary.
We are currently working towards having the new uniform available to purchase online through Flexischools by mid Term 2. In the meantime if you wish to purchase any additional items ready for the cooler weather, please email uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu or call us on 9968 9850 and we can take your order.
Students who are still wearing the old uniform will be required to wear their old winter uniform from the start of Term 2. The Uniform Shop continues to stock the old uniform for purchase at reduced prices and can be ordered online through Flexischools. All Sports uniforms, including fleeces and tracksuits, are also available to purchase online.
Please check your child’s uniform requirements before the end of Term 1 including Representative Sports uniforms.
Uniform Shop Opening Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-4pm and Thursdays 8am-6pm
P: 9968 9850
uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848