Redlands House / Transition Gold
Environmental Action at Redlands – Mufti Day Friday 28 June
Throughout Term 2, the Student Representative Council (Yrs 3-6) has been focusing on environmentally friendly strategies to help Redlands become eco-friendlier. In an effort to help our Australian community, students have come up with the idea of raising funds for farmers experiencing the detrimental effects of drought. To help raise awareness for Australian farmers, the Student Representative Council will be hosting a mufti day on the last day of Term 2, Friday 28 June. Students from Preschool to Yr 6 are invited to dress in earthy colours and to bring a gold coin donation for farmers in need. All funds will be donated to Rural Aid Australia, an organisation which strives to provide support to farmers and rural communities in times of need.
As a reminder, could all students wear enclosed footwear and appropriate clothing for continuing with Sports classes and outdoor play.
Dates for your Diary – Term 3
- Jeans for Genes Friday 2 August
- Grandparents Day Friday 9 August
- Seniors and TG Sports Day Wednesday 14 August
- Seniors and TG Transition to School 21 August
- Father’s Day Morning Tea Friday 30 August
- Last day of Term 3 27 September
Positive Behaviour 4 Learning Information Session
Last Thursday, Dean of Students Sam Kourakis led a session to further update families in regard to the Positive Behaviour Support for Learning approach that the School has been implementing on the Junior Campus this year. I received some wonderful feedback from a parent, that I wanted to share with you.
“Last week, I had the privilege of attending another exceptional Redlands presentation for Junior and Preparatory School parents, this time focused on Student Wellbeing. What I particularly love about these sessions, is that parents are provided with actionable ways they can support their children, that align with the language used by teachers, and the overall Teaching and Learning culture embedded at Redlands. Insights and information on relevant resources, such as the OECD Learning Compass, which outlines a Vision of Future Education, and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) model were also shared. If you haven’t come across these yet, I encourage you to refer to Sam’s presentation on Redlands Pulse as they are very relevant to our children in their rapidly changing world. As a parent, it’s always wonderful to see what the students are doing themselves, and this session offered an opportunity for that too. A great video, put together by SRC students on how they are helping drive a safe and respectful environment in the playground, was both entertaining and impressive. A final parent reminder was to really listen to one’s children when they have a problem, rather than jumping in straight away to solve it. Sam gave some easy, but impactful, ways to do this, such as, guiding a child with ‘what happened next’ style questions to help them find their own resolution, and then to pick up on that strength and reinforce the positive outcome. Sometimes a child’s problems are a way to build connection with parents and allow us to just ‘be’ together – not everything is a teachable moment.”
Term 3/4 Departure Notice
As we are approaching the mid-point of the year, this is a reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School at the end of Term 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to registrar@redlands.nsw.edu.au by Saturday 27 July.
As per our Conditions of Enrolment emailed to all families in December last year with the 2018 Schedule of Fees, there will be fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after this date.
Redlands Gala Ball – Only a Few Tables Left!
Tickets are selling fast to this not to be missed event on the Redlands social calendar! Fantastic entertainment and a band to dance to, as well as incredible prizes to be won.
All proceeds raised will be dedicated to the means-tested Redlands Scholarship Fund. This Fund creates life-changing opportunities for exceptional young people to realise their full potential, when a Redlands education would otherwise be out of reach. For further enquiries, please visit our website or contact Jenni at jdejager@redlands.nsw.edu.au.
Thank You
It has been a fabulous two terms of fun and learning in the Preschool and the staff highly value and greatly appreciate your ongoing support and contributions to the Preschool program. I encourage you to continue to provide us with your feedback regarding day-to-day events or activities. It is this feedback that contributes to our Quality Improvement Plan and helps us to navigate through change when necessary. Mrs Huon’s contact details are: chuon@redlands.nsw.edu.au or please feel free to make an appointment.
The Redlands House staff wish all of you a relaxing and happy holiday break and we look forward to seeing you all next term.
Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Preparatory School
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848