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Congratulations to Mr De Villiers

A big congratulations to our wonderful PDHPE teacher Mr Andre De Villiers who received a World Teachers Recognition award from the NSW Teacher’s Guild last Friday evening for outstanding contribution to his profession.

This is a very prestigious award and we are all incredibly proud of Andre and so thrilled he is part of the Redlands teaching staff.

Andre brings such incredible energy and enthusiasm to Redlands every day and his passion for his work and for the students he teaches is admirable.

Parents Circles: Responsive Parenting and Raising Healthy Children

From our Junior Campus Counsellor, Silvia Roberts

Being a responsive parent sounds simple enough, but living high-stress lives, often in isolation, lots of us know how difficult it can be. Recognising that the essential condition for a healthy child’s development is the child’s relationship with nurturing adults, I invite you to join me for regular Parents Circles.

The last Parents Circle in 2024 will take place next week in the Prep Library after school drop off. We welcome our prep and junior school parents to attend. Please feel free to bring your own coffee or tea.

The topic for Week 4 (Wednesday 6 November 8.30–9.30am in the Lucy Hill Library) is:

Positive Functional Development: Model of Developmental Immaturity 

• Focusing on understanding and exploring how early experiences in the family shape children’s emotional responses, decision making and the relationships they develop later in life.
• Learn to recognise patterns of “immaturity” in yourself and your children.
• How do my own childhood experiences influence my parenting style?
• Are you feeling trapped in a parenting pattern that might not serve your child, yourself, or your family? Connect and ask questions to empower yourself with tools and insights. 

Term 4 Parent Presentation: Defiance and Connections

Term 4 Dates

As the term starts to get busy, can I please remind families to keep an eye on the school calendar that can be found on Pulse. If there are any questions related to any event, please don’t hesitate to email Ms Pontes or myself for clarification. Please note that specific information will be sent out shortly for each of our prep events for clarity.

Online Spring Auction and Premium Degustation Raffle

Our Redlands Spring Online Auction and Premium Degustation Raffle will be closing next week! Proceeds raised will support the means-tested Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship that will be awarded to a deserving student commencing in Year 7 2026 for the duration of their Secondary School education. 

Premium Degustation Raffle

Exclusive degustation dining for 8 guests by Big Sam Young at home or in private dining room of S’More at Castlecrag. 250 tickets @ $50, tickets are selling fast, purchase now to avoid a disappointment!

Raffle Tickets Here

Online Auction

This wonderful auction presents an array of wonderful prizes donated by our wider community to bid upon: holiday accommodation, restaurant and wellbeing vouchers, jewellery and experiences all of which could provide a nice Christmas gift. 

4 people, 3 nights at Shoalhaven Heads

Set amongst the pristine backdrop of coastal national park and Shoalhaven Heads golf course, stay at Bangalay Resort in architecturally designed elegance just two hours south of Sydney. Sample native inspired dishes and succumb to the relaxed South Coast way of life.

Design Experience and Gold Living Ring, UbyKate

Re-use sentimental gems from loved ones or gems hiding in your jewellery box in this special experience with designer Kate Sutton. Together you will create a timeless ring and reimagine your heirlooms for the next generation.

Bid Here

Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848