Redlands Parents and Friends
A big welcome back (and welcome to the new families joining us) to Term 3! It was truly fantastic to see so many families visiting the Redlands High Country Campus over the holiday break.
Established more than 30 years ago through the generous support of our Redlands community, it is a full circle moment to see families so engaged ahead of this new chapter. Thanks to the recent expansion of our magnificent High Country Campus, from 2025, Year 9 students will be given a wonderful opportunity to develop life readiness, and challenged to achieve personal excellence.
If you missed the tour, you can find out more here. And there’s more photos from the open days in the Foundation article.
Festival of Redlands – Shining a Light on 140 Years – Saturday 19 October
Planning continues for this first-of-its-kind event for our community to celebrate 140 years of Redlands. Set in the grounds of the Junior School, 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!
We are currently seeking volunteers to help cut bunting flags from old school uniforms. You will be supplied with the old uniforms and the template to cut the flags.This can be done in the comfort of your own home! If you are interested, please email Kate Goodsall akgoodsall@bigpond.com or text 0401477937
Upcoming Parent / Family Get-togethers
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Sat 3 August (Term 3)
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Yr 1 Kids Giving Back cook4good – 2-4pm Hosted by Kids Giving Back, this Little Helpers session will see children help prepare easy meals for those experiencing homelessness and tough times. Please contact your Class Parent for more info. |
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Fri 16 August |
SAVE THE DATE: Yr 11 Coffee Catch Up – 8.30-10am, Neutral Bay (location TBC) |
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Thurs 22 August |
Friends of Football End of Season Celebration and Awards Presentation Dinner – 6-9.30pm, Dee Why RSL. Tickets available here
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Sun 15 Sept |
Yr 6 Family Picnic Hunter Park, 41 The Esplanade, Mosman, 2pm – 4pm |
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Saturday 19 October |
Festival of Redlands – Shining a light on 140 years Redlands Junior Campus – 13 Allister St, Cremorne. |
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. Walks for his term:
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Wed 31 July |
Spit to Manly |
Orso Carpark |
AM 0406691533 |
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Wed 7 August |
Cremorne walk and brunch at Kathryns |
19 Wyong Rd Cremorne (bring a plate to share) |
AM 0406691533 |
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Wed 14 August |
Little Manly to North Head |
Little Manly beach |
AM 0406691533 |
No Dogs |
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Wed 21 August |
Mosman to Sirius Cove |
Bradleys Head Rd /Middle Head Rd Roundabout |
AM 0406691533 |
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Wed 28 August |
Centennial Park |
Meet at the Greenhouse Café on Grand Drive. |
AM 0406691533 |
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Wed 4 Sept |
Beauty Point |
Orso Carpark, bottom of Spit Hill |
AM 0406691533 |
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Wed 11 Sept |
Longueville, Riverview |
Keiko’s house 44 Carranya Rd Riverview |
AM 0406691533 or Keiko 0414994012 |
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Wed 18 Sept |
Balmoral to Chinamans Beach |
Balmoral outside The Boatshed |
AM 0406691533 |
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Wed 25 Sept |
Kirribilli to Pyrmont |
Meet at base of stairs up to Harbour Bridge, Broughton St, Kirribilli |
AM 0406691533 |
No Dogs (ferry back) |
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. If you would like to join Book Club, or simply want to know more, please contact Monica or Sabiha.
We are pleased to announce the dates for our Term 3 Book Club meetings:
- Thursday 22nd August 7:00pm – to discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah
- Wednesday 18th September ~10:30am (exact time TBC) – to discuss The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock
Please save these dates in your calendar!
We are looking for a meeting spot for our next meeting. Please contact Monica or Sabiha if you’re able to host.
RPFA Behind the Scenes will be back next week.
School Holiday Highlights in Pictures
Redlands Cup Fun in Thredbo – note the brand new supporter beanies being modelled beautifully by our President and Dana!
High Country campus tours in action
Do you have event pics you want to share? Please send them to RPFA Note 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