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Marking Reconciliation Week

As a diverse and inclusive community we have a role to play in reconciliation to collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.

The dates for NRW commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey, the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

The spirit of reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of Australians, to create a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Festival of Redlands – Shining a Light on 140 Years – Saturday 19 October

With less than five months to go, planning is well under way for this first-of-its-kind event for our community to celebrate 140 years of Redlands. Set in the grounds of the Junior Campus, this event will include games, sports, arts, drama, music and refreshments and will also showcase our High Country Campus.

To bring this epic occasion to life, we are calling on as many in our school community as possible to volunteer. Contact us if you would like to find out more and the RPFA will be in touch!

Boarders standing in front of Redlands House in 1916

Birthday Trivia: 1923 – The Liggins Building officially opens to accommodate the Junior School and boarders and ensures the School is contained in one site

Upcoming Parent / Family Get-togethers 

Contact us to list your event.

Walks on Tracks

Weekly guided walks around the northern Sydney area are organised by Ann Marie, a wonderful 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, look for the ???? below .

Walks start at 8.40am and are roughly 1 1/2- 2 hours. For those with the time, we love to stop for a coffee afterwards. In case you’re running late, just text Ann Marie so they can wait for you. Upcoming walks:

• Wednesday 5 June. Mosman to Cremorne Point. Meet at the roundabout at the Buena in Mosman ????

Any questions, please contact Ann Marie on 0406 691 533.

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.

A number of Book Club members will be attending the Sydney Writers Festival this month. If anyone is interested in joining in, they can contact Monica or Sabiha (see details above) to find out more.

We are delighted to share the next four books and meeting date:

1. Hello Beautiful by Anna Napolitano – next meeting Thur 13th June at 7:00pm
2. The Women by Kristin Hannah
3. The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock
4. Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran

Behind the Scenes with the RPFA: Meet your Class Parents

A wonderful group of volunteers, Class Parents are in place from Redlands House all the way up to Yr 12. Their efforts in welcoming new parents, organising teacher celebrations and facilitating class social events go a long way in maintaining the connected and engaged school community we enjoy here at Redlands.

Check back here each week to meet 2024 Class Parents and discover how you can get involved!

CP Five

• Name: Miralda Ishkhanian
• Role: KY Class Parent
• Kids: Nathaniel (Kindy), Anastasia (Yr 5), Isabella (Yr 6)

If you could choose a Class Parent theme song what would be the title name?
A Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay.

Why did you decide to become a Class Parent, and what do you love most about it?
I wanted to have a more active role within the school community and being a class parent was the perfect opportunity to achieve that whilst having fun and making new friends. What I love most about being a Class Parent is the sense of fulfillment that comes from making a difference. Whether it’s organising a class play date, helping with a fundraiser, or simply being there for the students, the impact is tangible. Plus, the camaraderie among parents and the joy of seeing students thrive are truly heartwarming.

What advice would you give to a parent or carer looking to get more involved in the school?
Becoming involved within your school is a truly rewarding experience as it enables you to actively connect with the school community such as through supporting teachers and students, building friendships, celebrating milestones and a general sense of belonging.

If you could trade places with your children for a day, what would you most want to experience?
That’s an intriguing question! If I were to trade places with my children for a day, I’d love to experience the world through their eyes allowing me to reconnect with the innocence, wonder, and boundless potential that often fades as we grow older.

The Week in Pictures

Year 6 mums at their coffee morning, thanks to the Class Parents for organising!

???? Gold Star photo goes to the Yr 9 Drinks @ The Fernery. Someone missed their calling as an event photographer….!

We hosted the final Redlands Parents Tennis Day on Wednesday at the Neutral Bay Club. This week it was the Secondary School Parents on the court.

We were blessed with another gorgeous sunny day and lots of fun was had with parents participating in a number of beginner and intermediate clinics and a Round Robin competition. Hong Lin (Year 2 and Year 10) won the lucky door prize and received a Private Tennis Lesson, Rebecca Gait (Year 8 and Year 11) won the Round Robin competition, taking home the trophy and a brand new Babolat Tennis racquet, Fiona Beatty (Year 1, Year 7 and Year 9) and Tania Tan (Year 11) were the runner ups and received a Private Tennis Lesson each, and Kathryn Parsons (Year 7 and Year 9) won the Coaches Choice award and received a tube of tennis balls.

Thank you to all the parents who participated in the three events we have hosted over the last 3 weeks. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2025.

Do you have pictures of parent / family get-togethers you want to share?

Please send them to RPFA Note Day.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

RPFA Committee

President: Brittne Whitelaw
Vice President: Carrie Taylor
Secretary: Jennifer Mast
Treasurer: Joe Russo
Committee: Monika Crennan, Michelle McDonald, Lisa Middlebrook, Karen Nicholson, Emma Okhovat, Sophia Stewart-Kasimba 

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