Head of Preparatory School
Prep Camp Week
Our Prep Camp Week began with Kindergarten and Year 1 classes enjoying their outdoor education experiences at Clifton Gardens where they built sandcastles, went on scavenger hunts and made nature artwork. Having fun in the sun, working in teams and problem solving was the focus of the day. The mixing up of the classes and making new friends was also very special.
Our Years 1 and 2 students were dazzled by the Capoeira dance troupe from Brazil. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality. Students were also lucky enough to be taught some basic moves which was a lot of fun!
We welcomed back Dez, Isaac and Thy from Nyumbar Aboriginal Education Unit. After a water based welcome ceremony, they shared stories from the Tweed Heads area where their mob is from. We learnt that their totem is the stingray which they protect and care for. The girls and boys received the painting of ochre on their faces which represented the stingray swimming in the waterways for the girls while the boys had a line drawn over their nose and cheeks to represent a special mountain in the region which is sacred to men. The children then learnt about specific animal dances and what the movements meant. An incredible learning opportunity for all.
Our OOSH educators joined in the fun of the week and organised an afternoon full of face painting, clay modelling, painting and craft. Such a fun way to demonstrate their creativity and skill!
Wednesday was our Olympic Fun Day with everyone dressed up in the colours of countries around the world. After a very exciting opening ceremony, everyone competed in different activities and had so much fun. At the closing ceremony we learnt about the Olympic medals and what the rings of the Olympic symbol mean. After sharing the accumulated points of the day, France was awarded the gold medal with Brazil not far behind! It was also so lovely to have so many of our families on campus to share in the fun.
This morning we all danced and grooved with the REdEd group. So fabulous to see our Kindergarten and Year 1 students fully engaged and happy as they tried new moves on the dance floor.
Camp Week continues to be a much-anticipated week for Prep. It truly is a very special time where our student get a real taste of outdoor education and experience the fun of activities that challenge them, getting them out of their comfort zone which in turn builds resilience.
After School Prep Sport
Gymnastics Watching Week
We are excited to invite you to our end-of-term Gymnastics Watching Week! This is a special opportunity to watch your children showcase their skills and progress. Watching Week will take place in Dunnet Hall on Friday the 20 September and Monday 23 September from 3:30 PM to 4:00pm.
Please note that no food, drinks or pets are allowed in the hall during the event.
Junior Campus Mufti Day
A message from Junior School Captains, Amelie and Pax
To continue our ongoing commitment to support the Wayside Chapel, all Junior Campus students (K-6) can wear mufti to school on Monday 23 September in return for a gold coin donation.
As School Captains, we have been focusing on raising money for Wayside Chapel this year. Our aim is to raise more than any other school for Wayside, which is $4,300. The mufti day in May raised close to $2,000 so we have approximately $2,300 left to raise to reach our goal!
Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and to bring your hat.
Uniform Shop
End of Term 2 – Holiday Opening Hours
The Uniform Shop will be open from 8am – 4pm on the following days during the school holidays:
- Friday 27 September
- Monday 30 September
- Friday 11 October
Appointments are required for students wishing to have a uniform fitting on these days. Please click HERE to make a booking.
Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848