Redlands Parents and Friends
We will be holding a secondhand uniform sale of summer uniforms on Sat 2 Sept from 8.30am to 10.30am at the RPFA storage unit at 1 Monford Pl, around the corner from the uniform shop. We are also looking into the possibility of another sale during the week in Week 9 – watch this space for more info. As usual, our secondhand uniform sales provide great value for families and also give each of us an opportunity to contribute to the clear benefits of recycling. In addition, funds raised are contributed towards the means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund. We will only be accepting payments by EFTPOS. Please also remember to bring your own bags for your purchases.
While we wait for further clarification regarding the new school uniform, we do know that there will be a transition period – any summer uniforms purchased during this secondhand sale will be able to be worn for the two year transition period, through to Term 4 2025.
We are also working with Redland’s Sustainability team to determine the best strategy for recycling old uniforms. If you have good quality summer uniforms or sports to donate, please drop them off at the Uniform Shop. Otherwise, please hold on to your winter uniforms for the time being as both the RPFA unit and Uniform Shop do not have space for storage.
Coming Up
Parent / Family Get-togethers
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Thurs 31 Aug 7pm |
Yr 5 ladies drinks at the Fernery, Mosman RSL |
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Fri 1 Sept 8.20am |
Yr 8 local coffee mornings |
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Fri 1 Sept 8am |
Yr 10 coffee morning at Home by Cornhill, 48 Yeo St |
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Fri 1 Sept 12.30pm |
Yr 12 parent lunch at Burnt Orange. Please RSVP to any of the class parents asap |
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Fri 15 Sept |
Yr 10 parent drinks venue TBC |
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Sun 10 Sept |
Yr 5 movie afternoon at Hoyts Chatswood Westfield |
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Mon 11 Sept 8.15am |
Yr 9 drop-in coffee location TBC |
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Thurs 14 Sept 6.30pm |
Yr 8 Dads Night Out at North Shore Golf Studio |
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Sun 17 Sept 12-3pm |
Yr 7 family bowls and burgers at The Greens, North Sydney Year 7 parents and students, please join us for a fun afternoon of lawn bowling and burgers at the Greens at North Sydney. Book your tickets here! |
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Sun 17 Sept 3pm |
Yr 6 movie afternoon at Hoyts Chatswood Westfield Come and celebrate the end of Term 3 with all your friends at a screening of Haunted Mansion. Movie commences 3.30pm. Limited tickets available. Please note – this is NOT a drop off event, children MUST be accompanied by an adult and each attendee required their own ticket. Book your tickets here! |
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Thurs 21 Sept 7pm |
Yr 11 end of year cocktail party at Little Pearl, Manly |
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Save the Date: |
Yr 6 Parents Night Out |
Friends of Groups end of season celebrations / awards dinners
- Tues 5 Sept 7pm Dance
- Wed 6 Sept 6pm Netball
- Thurs 7 Sept 6pm Football
- Fri 8 Sept Drama
- Wed 13 Sept 6pm Hockey, Manly Skiff Club
- Fri 15 Sept 6pm Snowsports – book here
- Sat 16 Sept 12.30pm Rugby – book here
- Thurs 19 Sept 5.30pm. Snowsports, Learning Hub
Walks on Tracks
Weekly guided walks around the northern Sydney area are organised by an RPFA volunteer. This is a great way to meet other Redlands parents and get in shape, plus a wonderful way to spend a morning discovering the many paths of the Sydney area.
The invitation for walks is open, so if you have friends or family who you think would like to come along, please feel free to bring them. Dogs are also welcome on most walks.
Our walk next week on Wed 6 Sept is around Centennial Park. Meet at The Greenhouse Café on Grand Drive at 8.40am.
Any questions, please contact Karen on 0492 501 926.
Book Club
The Redlands Book Club is a group of Redlands parents – past and present – who share a love of reading. New members are always welcome! The Book Club meets twice each school term to discuss a book, rotating among members’ homes. Occasionally, outings are also organised to events, movies or shows that are tied in with books, including annual attendance at the Sydney Writer’s festival in May. If you would like to join Book Club, or simply want to know more, please contact Monica or Sabiha.
Our next meeting is Mon 18 Sept at 10am. We will be discussing Babel by R.F. Kuang. We are now in the process of voting for the next books to read, so watch this space.
Photo Gallery
Walks on Tracks enjoyed a gorgeous day out and about at Hunters Hill
Friends of Hockey setting up for the End of Season dinner; parents and VIPs celebrate the achievements of our girls
Friends of Music parents and guests delighted in a variety of performances during the End of Year dinner
Junior School Class Parent dinner at Alala’s Bar and Eatery at The Oaks
Do you have pictures of parent / family get-togethers you want to share? Please send them to RPFA Note Day.
2023 RPFA Committee
President: JP Forrest
Vice President: Brittne Whitelaw
Secretary: Rebecca James
Treasurer: Annette Swann
Committee – Jaqui Halliday, Declan Hourihan, Jennifer Mast, Lisa Middlebrook, Karen Nicholson, Emma Okhovat, Sophia Stewart-Kasimba, Carrie Taylor