Head of Preparatory School
Upcoming Events
Please note that all Upcoming Events for Prep are now on their own Note Day article/page.
This Head of Preparatory School page will consist of general information from the Head of Preparatory School.
Student-Led Chapels
Last term we welcomed parents to join us for our Chapel services when their class were leading Chapel. It was lovely to have the Yr 2 classes introduce several stories that Jesus told that had special meaning. The children had a wonderful time preparing and sharing their knowledge with the other students and their families.
Kindergarten will be sharing some of the amazing miracles that Jesus performed as recorded in the New Testament. Yr 1 will share some of the big stories of the Old Testament.
We warmly invite parents to join our Chapel services, please see the times and dates of our services below. It is important that you sign in and out at Prep Reception and then go to Parkes Hall.
Kindergarten – Mondays 9.30am
Week 4 – Kindergarten Yellow
Week 5 – Kindergarten Blue
Week 6 – No Chapel
Week 7 – Kindergarten Red
Week 8 – Kindergarten Orange
Please note that K Orange has moved from Week 6 to Week 8.
Yr 1 – Monday’s 10am
Week 3 – One Silver
Week 4 – One Onyx
Week 5 – One White
Week 6 – No Chapel
Week 7 – One Green
Please note that One Green has moved from Week 6 to Week 7.
Junior School Athletics Carnival (Yr 2 Students)
Earlier in the week, Mr Carter emailed information to Yr 2 families advising them of the Junior School Athletics Carnival which will take place on Wednesday 7 August at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre, Homebush. This is an opportunity for all Yr 2 students who turn eight in 2019 to participate. The day itself is a full Athletics Carnival comprising track and field events including 100m, 200m, 800m races and shot put, discus and turbo javelin as well as long and high jump. Students are able to enter as many or as few events as they choose and there is no pre-registration required. All students receive House points for participating in events and students who place in the top positions are awarded additional points, place ribbons and may be selected to represent Redlands at the HICES Athletics Carnival. As this is a Junior School event, parents of Prep students are asked to transport their child to and from the venue and supervise them for the duration of the day. Students should be at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay by 8.20am. If you are interested in this opportunity please email juniorsport@redlands.nsw.edu.au and also inform your Yr 2 class teacher via a note in the Student Planner.
Parent Teacher Meetings
All online bookings for Parent Teacher Meetings for Preparatory parents during Week 3 of this term have now closed. If you haven’t made a booking, could you please contact your child’s teacher via the Student Planner and they will organise a time with you.
Parking and Car Line Reminder
For families new to the School, please be aware that there is NO parking outside of the Prep or Junior School buildings between 7.30-9.00am and 2.30-4.00pm. This zone must be kept clear to allow both car lines to operate efficiently. Junior School parents have also been asked to arrive closer to their 3.20pm end of school day, allowing the Prep Car Line to finish. Kindergarten Car Line begins at 2.50pm and siblings, Yrs 1 and 2 at 3.05pm. If you arrive earlier than these times, please do not park in the Car Line area as this must be kept clear for cars who are coming into the underground collection zone. The orange cones are placed for safety reasons, giving cars a clear view to be able to enter and exit the car park; we would appreciate you not moving these. If you are approached by a staff member, we ask that you please adhere to requests and be respectful in your interactions. There will be teachers on duty from 2.45pm daily to assist with the Prep Car Line process and to keep all members of the community safe.
Lucy Hill Library News
If you haven’t been into the Lucy Hill Library this term, do take a moment to pop in. Mrs Roberts and Mrs Bertinshaw have a lovely display of Moon books, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the landing on the moon last month.
Anxious Kids Seminar – Michael Grose and Dr Jodi Richardson
Today, we see more and more children affected by anxiety to the point of it impacting on their happiness and quality of life. Although anxiety can be a major problem, it doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle. Award-winning parenting speaker Michael Grose and wellbeing expert Dr Richardson’s highly-acclaimed book Anxious Kids: How children can turn their anxiety into resilience has led to a wave of positive feedback from parents. As a result, they will be hosting seminars across Australia and New Zealand to present their evidence-based approach to managing kids’ anxiety. If you are unable to attend the seminars, there are courses offered held over six sessions. They feature leading authorities from around the world, offering a range of tools to help manage and respond to anxiety, both in the moment and over the long term. The course focuses on mindfulness and breathing, and also features strategies for lifestyle changes, from nutrition to screen time, which parents often discuss with me.
Redlands Gala Ball
With only a few weeks left until the Gala Ball, start bidding in our online auction for incredible prizes valued at over $50,000.
If you place an online bid by Tuesday 6 August, you are eligible to participate in the Lucky Draw to win one of two Osana Family Health Care annual memberships. The winners will be announced in Note Day on 8 August. The auction will close on Saturday 17 August, 10.30pm. More details in the Foundation section of this Note Day.
Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Preparatory School
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848