Redlands House/Transition Gold

Orientation

Students who are joining the Preparatory School in Kindergarten and Transition Gold in 2019 participated in an Orientation Day last Wednesday. Students rotated amongst the classrooms and throughout the day, the bi-fold doors between the rooms were opened, so children were able to have a large open area to explore. Teachers all commented on their readiness for this next phase and how well-prepared and comfortable students were in this new environment. This day was a milestone for our youngest members of Redlands and I thank the staff who worked tirelessly to make sure the children left with many happy stories of their first day in Kindergarten and Transition.

If I could share some tips with you about school preparation, it may help you avoid the unknown or alleviate some pressure.

• Teach your child to help with dressing themselves, it will save time in the busy mornings.
• Encourage your child to contribute with packing of their school bag and lunchbox.
• Make sure they can open containers and lunch wraps in their lunchbox.
• Phase out nap-time.
• Be sure your child can function without a special blanket, toy or comforter.
• Talk about starting Kindergarten (but not so much that you build anxiety). 

Concert Information

Seniors Concert Bookings

As mentioned in Note Day last week, concert bookings will close on Friday 12 November at 9.30am. No bookings can be made after this time. To ensure equity, the number of seats will be limited to four per family. To reserve: https://www.trybooking.com/SYPE or https://www.trybooking.com/ZDYB

Costume Requirements

Each student will be wearing a white tshirt supplied by Redlands. Please send the following items to Preschool before Wednesday 21 November in a named bag:

• All white shorts, skirt OR pants, no patterns stripes or logos
• White socks and any clean shoes to match their outfit.

Please note, white shorts for boys may be difficult to come by, it would be advisable to source these early.

Concert Day

On the Concert day, students are asked to come to school in their Redlands uniform and they will be given their costume. All long hair is to be tied back off faces. Students are asked to arrive by 9.00am, where staff will have time for final preparations before a 10.00am Concert start. When the Concert finishes at approximately 11.00am, students will return to Redlands House for a normal school day. Should you wish to collect your child early, please do so from Redlands House, signing them out as per regulations.

Last Day Arrangements

The last day of the year for Redlands House students is the 4 December. Redlands House will close after the Prep School Concert at 12.30pm. Please note there is no Late Room on this day. The last day for Late Room is 3 December.

Anglicare Toys and Tucker Campaign

Helping young children learn the joy of giving to others is always a delight.  Redlands House children and families have an opportunity to share the joy of Christmas by giving to the Anglicare Toys and Tucker Campaign. If you would like to be involved by purchasing a toy or special Christmas food please bring in your gifts and either give them to your class teacher or place them under the Christmas trees in the Prep or Junior School Receptions. Ideas for items to purchase can be found below.  Collections begin on Monday 12 November and conclude Tuesday 4 December.

End of Year Events

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Early Childhood
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848