Redlands House/Transition Gold

Redlands House/Transition Gold

Yellow Class Seniors have had a wonderful start to the year. They have been busy exploring the environment and getting to know the new friends who have joined the class. During Circle Time, students have been working on friendships, what it means to be a good friend and the benefits of playing with a variety of people. Through class discussions, the students have shown significant interest in creatures under the sea, making this a focus for Yellow Class this term. The children have already made a beautiful display in the classroom and we would like to encourage families to come in and see their deep thinking through drawing and art-based activities.

Many of the Yellow Class Juniors have experienced their first time in a Preschool setting and therefore are learning about each other and what it means to be in a classroom environment. Term 1 is always eventful, with rich amounts of learning focused on social skills and understanding the Preschool routines. Dinosaurs have been a source of interest this term for the class.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Redlands will again be supporting the Children’s Hospital at Westmead through their Bandaged Bear Appeal. On Friday 22 March, Redlands House will hold a Teddy Bears’ Picnic with their 6B buddy class enjoying lunch together as part of the day’s events and they are encouraged to make a gold coin donation. Students are asked to bring in a teddy, while the older Junior School students will have the opportunity to purchase merchandise. This is a particularly special fundraiser for many in our community and I know that our collective donation will have a significant impact on the lives of many families.

International Day Celebrations

On Wednesday 10 April, Prep will be celebrating International Day. Students may wear any costume or clothing of their choice that reflect another country or culture. A reminder that closed-in shoes and sun-safe clothes are required. The Prep School will be participating in an international dance and cultural incursion, where each Year Group will choose a country to focus on and learn a particular dance.

Bullying No Way! Take Action Every Day

On Friday 15 March, schools across Australia are being called to become involved and take action on the 9th National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NDA). The theme for the 2019 NDA is Bullying No Way! Take action every day. This theme builds on the 2018 journey to Imagine a world free from bullying, by inviting school communities to turn big ideas into action. These action areas relate to bullying prevention and student wellbeing, providing further opportunity to focus the big changes we can make to create safer communities for everyone. Families may like to view the Allen Adventure video or download The Allen Adventure app. This is an interactive story about Allen, a young visitor from another planet, who is new to school and learning how to get on with his Earthling classmates. Suitable for children three to eight years.  The Bullying No Way website gives some further information for families and caregivers.

Uniform Shop

Redlands Uniform Shop are pleased to announce the launch of online ordering through Flexischools. We understand some of our busy parents often struggle to get to the shop during opening hours and we hope this service will make it easier for you to order and pay online.

We will offer three delivery options:

  • Pick up from the Uniform Shop
  • Delivery to your child’s classroom in Preschool, Prep and Junior School
  • Delivery to your home address (additional costs and conditions apply)

Those of you who have used the School’s Canteen online ordering will know how easy it is. If you have an existing Canteen account with FlexiSchools, you will have immediate access to commence ordering uniforms.

If not, you will need to register. Simply go to www.flexischools.com.au and follow the prompts. Or download the Flexischools app and register. You will be asked to enter your children’s names and classes – it only takes a few minutes. No need to top up your FlexiSchools account as payment can be made for the order by credit card at checkout.

If you have any problems, please give us a call on 9968 9850.

Mother’s Day Classic

Interested Redlands families are encouraged to register for the Redlands team on the Mother’s Day Classic website. There are 59 days to go until the big day on Sunday 12 May. This is a wonderful family-oriented event with categories for serious runners through to fun runners of all ages. All proceeds from this event are donated to Breast Cancer Research. 

Don’t forget to purchase your Redlands pink caps and a new pink Team Redlands tshirt from the Uniform Shop, with all profits going to the Mother’s Day Classic charity.  

To register your interest in joining the Redlands team, please click here. Please note that you will need to complete the registration process, nearly all the way to the payment stage before you can select to join the Redlands team and the password is ‘Shine’.

Thank you to the Redlands Parents and Friends Association who will again have a tent at the event as a meeting point.

Redlands Inaugural Sports Luncheon

The Redlands Inaugural Sports Luncheon, celebrating 120 years of Redlands Sport, will be held towards the end of this term on Friday 5 April between 12.00 – 4.00pm at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli.

This Luncheon is open to all Redlands parents and alumni and provides a great opportunity to celebrate the integral value of sport to the Redlands community and its students of the past, present and future. We are delighted to announce our guest speakers, all past Redlands students, who will share their very inspiring journey during this luncheon:

  • Karyn Gojnich (née Davis), Class of 1978 (Olympic Sailor, Redlander and former Redlands parent)
  • Janusz Hooker, Class of 1987 (Olympic Rower)
  • Lachlan Mackay, Class of 2000 (Rugby: Australian Wallaby)
  • Holly Crawford, Class of 2001 (Olympic Snowboarder)

Tickets are $130 per person and include a gourmet two course meal and beverages. Limited spaces are available and bookings can be made here. I hope to see many of you there as we recognise this milestone in the history of Redlands Sport.

Easter Working Bee

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