Head of Secondary School
Spotlight on Learning!
This week, Dean of Studies (7-10), Ms Rolon spent some time with 8Y.
In their English lesson with Ms Joo, 8Y tested their knowledge on film techniques ahead of their film study Bran Nue Day. The session began with an interactive question-and-answer segment, where students showcased their knowledge on concepts like low-angle shots and lighting effects. Following this engaging discussion, students embarked on crafting their own film techniques quiz, working in groups to craft innovative quizzes designed to challenge students at various levels. Students were encouraged to push their boundaries and cater to diverse learning styles. Additionally, the ‘Academy Award Prize’ added a fun incentive, fostering enthusiasm and participation throughout the lesson.
In their latest Technology lesson, 8Y students delved into the world of prototypes, focusing on scale and size. Students showcased their Python coding skills by programming microbits to create wearable technology. Matilda Hugman is working on the prototype for a ring that acts as a heart monitor. Claudia Chmielewski’s innovative bracelet is designed to assist the elderly; it sends alerts to next of kin in case of a fall. Nicholas Gorman and Akash Gohil were working on fitness tracker watches equipped with step counters and a unique feature: they vibrate every 30 minutes to encourage movement! Congratulations to 8Y and their Technology teacher, Ms Costello. These projects demonstrate the intersection of coding, creativity, and problem-solving in addressing real-world needs.
Festival on the Fahl
We are thrilled to announce that the Secondary School community has raised over $22,540 for the McGrath Foundation during the Festival on the Fahl celebration! We collected more than $16,000 on the day of the event and Pink Sock Round, plus an additional $6,500 through our GoFundMe page. Including the $5,000 raised on International Women’s Day, the total we have raised this year for this worthy cause reaches an incredible $27,540!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Year 12 cohort for their enthusiastic assistance, and to the wider Redlands community for their unwavering support and generosity.
A special thank you goes to our remarkable Service Captains. Their compassion, empathy and genuine sense of service were the guiding light of this fundraising event. Antonia captured it perfectly in her address at the Heritage Week Service last week:
“I know that I speak for both Will and me when I say that service has never been about the glory of raising many funds or padding a university application with experience. For us, service is about the pride and joy we feel when all the stress, hard work and late nights come together on the day, when we see people flooding through the gates in pink or proudly wearing their festival wristbands around school. And then there are the moments we will never see: when a woman, somewhere, at some time, has a breast cancer nurse by her side during the moments that truly matter most. That’s what service means to us.”
Year 12 Final Pockets and Colours
Shortly Mr Gray will be letting Yr 12 students know which Pockets, Half Colours and Full Colours have been awarded for Year 12 as they approach the end of their Redlands journey. These awards can be added to blazers by the Uniform Shop over the upcoming break. More details will follow as to when and where blazers can be dropped off.
There is also the opportunity to have awards from previous years added to blazers. If a student has lost a Pocket or Half Colour certificate for any Sport or Cocurricular activity, they can request it by filling out this form.
Please note there is a charge associated with the embroidery service, shown in the document attached to the Pulse News article. Embroidery is being offered on old-style blazers only, as this is where all previous awards have been added.
Upon receipt of requests Mr Gray will check and collate with new awards, informing the Uniform Shop of the necessary details.
Complete the form once for EACH replacement award that is being requested.
Year 7 Parents Please Save the Date!
Our Principal and Head of Secondary School are keen to share with Year 7 parents the Moonbah Program for 2025 and explore the benefits for their children when they attend in 2026.
Eager for a brief snapshot?
Ms Gemma Van de Peer
Head of Secondary School
gvandepeer@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9811