Head of Secondary School
Leadership and Learning
The second week of Term 4 is hurtling along at great speed. Students are engaged with preparing for their examination blocks, and our outgoing and incoming Year 12 students continue to model exceptional approaches to learning.
On Tuesday we held the Year 12 Induction Assembly which marked the official transition of Year 11 into Year 12. Each student passed across the stage to be warmly greeted into Year 12 by Mr Corcoran. Each student received a senior badge, tie and ribbon as a visual symbol of their Year 12 leadership to self, the School community and the external community. We know that each Year 12 student will cherish and respect these new parts of their uniform and wear them with pride.
The Captains of Activities, House Captains and Portfolio Captains pledged to serve as student leaders in front of the School community.
The school community was reminded and encouraged to embrace leadership via supportive speeches offered by me, Mr Corcoran and the newly inducted School Captains.
After these speeches, Year 8 student Zoe Potter, Year 9 student Lachlan Price-Pontifex and Year 10 student Lucile Thompson offered prayers for the Year 12 cohort.
Empowering Our Student Leaders
On Tuesday, the Secondary School was thrilled to induct our new student leaders and Year 12 2024 cohort. On Wednesday and Thursday, student leaders worked with yLead who empowered them on their journey towards mastering the essence of servant leadership. It was truly inspiring to witness these young leaders exploring ways to maximise their impact!
Workshops were dynamic leadership experiences, seamlessly blending team building with essential skill development. Through hands-on challenges, our students not only refined their leadership skills but also deepened their bonds, crafting a shared vision for the year ahead.
Leadership team values:
- Authenticity & Vulnerability: Being genuine, for ourselves and others
- Bravery & Courage: Expanding horizons through calculated risks
- Inclusivity & Community: Celebrating our unique tapestry
Leadership team vision:
- To foster an inclusive and spirited community that empowers individuals to embrace their true selves, celebrate diversity, and nurture personal growth.
Together, students are charting the course for Redlands’ future, and we’re immensely proud to be part of this journey with such dedicated and passionate individuals.
Theatresports Success
On Wednesday evening, our Year 7 Theatresports Team competed against 8 schools at St Andrews’ Cathedral School at the Theatresports Schools Challenge and placed First! They will now perform in the Finals! The students are incredibly excited and this is an exceptional achievement. The students in the team are: Sienna de Saxe, Fergus Kerr, Charlie Li, Clementine Roumanoff, Mackenzie Willis.
Thank you to their Theatresports tutor, Amber Virtue for doing such an exceptional job in training our students.
Independent Study – What Works and What Does Not!
As we approach Week 3 and our first Examination Block, many Year 7 and Year 10 students will devote significant periods of time to independent study over the weekend. To support these students and those in Year 8 and 9, who sit their examinations in Week 4, our top revision reminders below should assist parents and carers.
Volunteer Thank You
Ms Gemma Van de Peer
Head of Secondary School
gvandepeer@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9811