Head of Preparatory School
As Term 2 draws to a close I would like to thank our Preparatory School community for your continued support, enthusiasm and encouragement of our students and our staff. This community support and engagement is so very important in building and maintaining the special culture that we enjoy every day. A big thank you Ms Wales, Mrs Mast and Mrs Thomas who have come in every week to take lunchtime Wellbeing Clubs. The children have loved your art and story reading. The time that you have so generously given us is very much appreciated.
I know you all join me is thanking our teachers for yet another term of engaging learning. The key to early years as we always say, is to build strong foundations as this leads to courageous inquirers who look for connections in learning as well embracing new skills and knowledge.
After reading the K-2 reports last week, I am so excited for our families to read about their children and to see the progress made so far this year while being guided as to their next steps in their learning. As Mrs Anagnostu shared in her parent webinar, reports are to be viewed as a snapshot in time and provide families with a guide as to where children are at in their learning but more importantly, what will the next steps be for children as the year progresses. I encourage parents to come to our Term 3, Week 2 Learning Conversations with questions based on this report and also based on next steps so that an understanding of progression is shared and understood.
As I wrap up our last Note Day for the term, I wish everyone a safe and restful holiday period and we look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 23 July.
Semester One Reports
Preparatory School student reports will be available to parents via the online parent portal tomorrow. A notification will be sent to you when they have been uploaded for you to access. Back copies of your child’s reports are also available via Redlands Pulse. To access the reports, parents will need their Redlands Pulse username and password. Parents requiring assistance should email pulse@redlands.nsw.edu.au as soon as possible.
Parent Report Information Webinar Presentation Copies
As a follow up to the parent Kindy and Year 1 and 2 Report Information webinars, we are sharing copies of the powerpoint presentations.
Kindy report information powerpoint link here
Year 1 and 2 report information powerpoint link here
Learning Conversations
Term 3 Junior Campus (Prep and Junior School) Learning Conversations will be taking place in Week 2, Monday 29 July until Friday 2 August.
Meetings will be 15 mins long and will be conducted face to face. A letter has been sent to parents with dates, the booking system is open today.
Staff will have the options of choosing timeslots over the week.
- before school from 7.00-8.00am
- from 3.15pm up to 5pm (last appointment at 4.45pm
Staffing News
It is with sadness that we farewell Lucy Wrigglesworth, our Prep After School Sport Coordinator tomorrow. Lucy’s university timetable does not allow her to work with us on Monday and Fridays anymore. Lucy has done an incredible job in enhancing this program and is a valued Prep staff member who will be missed.
William Senior will be taking over the role until the end of the year. Many of you will know William as he is a current Redlands coach and OOSH educator.
ySafe Parent and Student Cyber Safety Sessions
On Tuesday 23 July, students from Years 1 to Year 6 will participate in Cyber Safety workshops run by ySafe. ySafe are a team of award winning, cyber safety experts who work with students from K-12 across Australia.
Student sessions will take place in Dunnet Hall and will be run by coordinators from ySafe. The sessions will cover a range of topics related to online and digital behaviours and safety, with an outline of the program being found here.
A session for parents has also been organised and will take place in the Arnold Library from 8:30-9:30am. If you would like to attend the parent session, please complete this online form and we will communicate more details closer to the event.
Year 12 Legacy Gift
A Message from Jenni De Jager
Development & Community Engagement Coordinator
It has been an exciting journey this year with the Year 12 Legacy Gift team working through philanthropic ideas and initiatives and how they would like to be remembered as a cohort. This wonderful student led initiative is focusing on the importance of ‘Giving Back’ to the School. Funds raised will be contributed to the sixth Redlands Means Tested Scholarship named after Coralie Amos OAM Redlander Class of 1964.
Join Year 12 Students in their Efforts
Students are inviting the entire Redlands community to support them in their philanthropic efforts. They greatly appreciate your support as they come to the end of their Redlands journey by purchasing one, or more, of our special commemorative 2024 drink bottles, Redlands Rhino key chains and greeting cards, or contribute a tax-deductible donation directly to the Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship.
If you make a purchase, products will be available next Term (July/August) either delivered to your child’s class/tutor or by post for an additional charge.
P-6 Parents Please Save the Date!
Our Principal and Head of Secondary School are keen to share with P-6 parents the Moonbah Program and explore the benefits for their children when they reach Secondary School.
Winter Vacation Care Bookings are Now Open!
Here is the link the OOSH page on Pulse, where you can find the detailed program and the link to HubHello, where you can book your child. Please take the time to have a read through the fun activities that are planned!
Calling all Artists and Creative Minds!
The Prep School will be supporting the Festival of Redlands on 19 October by producing spectacular artworks that will be auctioned off on the day. To assist us do this, we are putting the call out to any parents or friends who may be able to help us with our class creations. At this early stage of planning, we are hoping to create the class artworks at the start of the term on a Prep ‘art afternoon’.
If you or someone you know might be able to help us with ideas, resources or the actual creation of these pieces, please let me know via email. Thanking everyone in advance.
Term 3/4 Departure Notice
As we are approaching the mid-point of the year, this is a reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Terms 3 or 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to admissions@redlands.nsw.edu.au by the following dates:
Term 3 Departure: Friday 28 June 2024 (tomorrow)
Term 4 Departure: Friday 26 July 2024
As per the 2024 Schedule of Fees emailed to all families in December last year, there will be fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after these dates.
Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848