Head of Preparatory School
2024 Remembrance Day
Year 1 Student Reflection
This year PreK-6 students gathered on the oval at 11am to show their respect to fallen soldiers in past wars and conflicts. Mr Holden shared what the symbolic meaning of the red poppies meant while Mrs Breckenridge read the ode. We then stood in silence for a minute and thought about all the soldiers who died and we were truly grateful for all the sacrifices they made so that we can live in our free country today. I really hope that no more soldiers have to go to war anymore.
Year 2 STEAM Day
Year 2 students participated in the Cardboard Challenge this week under the guidance of Mr Price and Mrs Anagnostu. A selection of students collaborated with students from Shore and Loreto Kirribilli to create solutions to issues our local gardens might face. Have you ever wondered how we can keep bat poo off our balconies and backyards? The students designed and built prototypes to try and solve this problem and many others that could preserve our parks and native wildlife. The rest of the students were inspired by a video Caine’s Arcade. Their task was to work together to create an arcade style game using only cardboard and recycled resources. No iPads or electricity were allowed! They came up with some amazing ideas and designs and were able to build games that not only looked great but were also able to be played by other students. All the students should be proud of the creative ideas they produced and the way that they worked together in their teams to solve problems. Well done, Year 2!
Christmas at Redlands
A message from Fiona McKenzie, Junior Campus Chaplain
This year at Redlands we are going to be having several opportunities to share in the joy of Christmas.
Junior Campus Carols and A Touch of Christmas Mufti Day
Junior Campus Carols for students K – 6 will be held on Tuesday 26 November in Dunnet Hall at 9am.
To celebrate and have a final fund raise to support Wayside Chapel Christmas appeal students are invited to wear “a touch” of Christmas to our Carol service and bring a donation for collection. They can wear a hat, some tinsel, a head band or bracelets, anything that has a Christmas colour.
Help Redlands Junior Campus achieve the goal set by our Junior School Captains of raising the most funds in a year by a school for the important work of Wayside Chapel.
Please note that Junior School students need to be able to change into their full school uniform at lunch ready for their special sports award ceremony in the afternoon.
Anglicare Toy’s ‘n’ Tucker
Another opportunity to give is our annual Toy’s ‘n’ Tucker giving for Anglicare. Bring your gifts to one of the receptions by Monday 2 December. Gift ideas can be found here.
Redlands Community Carols
Families are invited to join in Community Carols at St Peter’s Church on Sunday 1 December. We look forward to seeing you there.
Term 4 Dates for Prep School Students
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.
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Date |
Event |
Information |
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26/11 |
K-6 Christmas Carols
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This is a student only event. Students are encouraged to wear a ‘touch’ of Christmas colours and to bring a gold coin donation to support Wayside Chapel. |
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29/11
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Prep Games Day
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Drop off as normal, parents can stay on to watch until 1pm. Normal lessons for students after lunch. |
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3/12 |
Prep End of Year Celebration Day |
2 ticket system will apply Further details will be sent to families This is the last day for Prep students and they are to be taken home after the Celebration event OOSH still operates on this day for K-6 This is the last day for Redlands House students There is no Extended Care on this day |
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4/12 11am-1pm |
Junior School Speech Day |
Star City Event Room |
Prep Games Day – 29 November
A message from Ms Longworth
We are excited to be having our Prep Games Day on Friday 29 November. It is going to be a great day full of fun activities!
What to Wear
New uniform or PE uniform
What to Bring
- Hat
- Water bottles
- Recess and Lunch (canteen orders will still be available)
Schedule
- 8-8.20am – Regular arrival time
- 8.20-8.30am – Students will go to classrooms for roll call
- 8.30-10.30am – Kindy and Year 1 Rotation of Activities (Year 2 Normal Class time)
- 10.30-11am – Recess
- 11am-1pm – Y2 Rotation of Activities (Kindy and Year 1 Normal Class time)
- 1pm – End of Day – Regular lunchtime and classes after lunch. Normal pick up time apply.
- After school activities – OOSH and Prep Sport are on.
Parents are welcome to watch during the allocated time for their child’s year group.
Uniform Recycling Week
Next week Redlands will be having a Uniform Recycling Week where students will have the opportunity to bring in their old uniform items for recycling. Large uniform recycling bins will be placed outside the Junior School Reception and outside the Student Services Office.
Please ensure that only the items above/below are brought in for recycling. Other items, such as shorts and shirts, can be sent to your local charity shop for reuse.
Kimberlee Chipper
Sustainability Manager
Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848