Redlands Parents and Friends

Redlands Melbourne Cup Luncheon

Early bird tickets for Melbourne Cup on sale now. Don’t miss out!

Olympic Spirit!

What an exciting atmosphere in the Prep Campus on Wednesday morning! Parents and friends gathered in the gorgeous Spring sun to cheer on the little athletes. Representing countries from each of the continents, so much effort had been put into making a fabulous morning for the students. The fun and joy in the air was a real preview of what’s to come at our Festival of Redlands!

Calling all Festival of Redlands Volunteers

Help at our 140th Birthday Celebration! There are still opportunities to lend an hour of your time to the Festival of Redlands, Saturday 19 October. Demonstrate your House Spirit and garner points for volunteering! Sign up here.

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Secure yours here now.

Please join us on Saturday 19 October for an unforgettable Birthday Celebration, shining a light on 140 years of exceptional Redlands education!

From 1-5pm, the Junior Campus will explore the past, present and future of our School with showcases in Performing Arts, Sports, Academics, Visual Arts, Innovative Design and Outdoor Education.

Bring the Redlands spirit to life by participating in the Festival of Redlands House Challenge! Compete for the inaugural Festival of Redlands Trophy by racking up points through spirited activities and friendly competition.

How the Festival of Redlands House Challenge Works:

Show Your House Spirit: Each house will decorate its own marquee!! In addition, come dressed in your House colours for a chance to win points for the best dressed and best decorated marquee.

Play Sports: Compete in various sports throughout the afternoon. Points will be awarded for participation and winning.

What’s On at the Festival?

Entertainment and Food

The Entertainment Quarter: Head to the Piazza to watch students showcase their musical, dance and drama talents throughout the day.

Visual Arts and Academics Alley: Explore the ground floor classrooms and undercroft of the Margaret Roberts building to see displays of our academic and visual arts programs.

Bid for Original Artworks: Check out and bid on artworks created by Prep School students, with proceeds supporting the High Country Campus appeal.

International Food Extravaganza: Enjoy a diverse selection of foods from China, Spain, France, Japan and traditional Aussie BBQ favourites, celebrating Redlands’ cultural diversity and languages program.

Alumni Cafe: Treat yourself to barista-made coffee, handmade cupcakes, brownies and cookies baked by the Redlands community.

Sporting Activities

Engage in a variety of activities to earn House points, including:

Field Sports and Rowing Games: Compete in various field sports and rowing events on the oval.

Netball and Basketball: Show off your skills at Dunnet Hall in netball and basketball games.

Climbing Frame Ninja Courses: Try your hand at timed climbing challenges in the Junior School.

Ticketed Activities

Kindi Farm: Visit the farm at the top parking lot and meet the animals.

Mechanical Snowboard Ride: Test your snowboard skills on the urban slopes.

Bubble Soccer: Have fun with human bubble soccer at the Redlands House courts.

Climbing Wall: Challenge yourself on the climbing wall at the south end of the oval.

Silent Disco: Dance your heart out at the Parkes Building’s silent disco and earn House points.

Grand Finale

Don’t miss the ultimate House Tug-of-War to wrap up the festivities! Register on arrival and compete for House bragging rights in this exciting end-of-festival showdown.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you and make this a birthday to remember! Proudly brought to you by the Redlands Parents and Friends Association (RPFA), Friends of Groups, and in collaboration with the Foundation, Redlands Staff, Students and Alumni.

Reuse and Recycle Second Hand Uniform Efforts Hit New Heights!

We had just over $1,350 in sales last Friday!

This week the volunteer team packed and delivered seven boxes full of pre-loved Redlands short sleeved blue shirts and grey shorts to a contact in North Sydney who put together a large shipping container full of clothing, school and medical supplies for children in South Sudan! We are hoping to continue this partnership.

Alumni Birthday Wishes

As we gear up to celebrate this major milestone, some of our alumni from across the years have messages to share. If you’re Alumni and would like to share a birthday message please email us!

Upcoming Parent / Family Get-togethers

Thursday 19 September – TONIGHT!	Friends of Snow Sports – 6.30pm, End of Season Event and AGM Middle Harbour Yacht Club.
Thursday 19 September – TONIGHT!	Year 11 Drop in Drinks – 6.30pm, The Oaks.
Sunday 22 September	4Y Class Playdate – 3pm, location TBC.
Monday 23 September	Yr 6 Coffee Catch up – 8.30am, Frenchy’s Cafe in Mosman
Saturday 19 October	Festival of Redlands – Shining a light on 140 years Redlands Junior Campus – 2 Allister St, Cremorne.
Thursday 24 October	SAVE THE DATE – Yr 5 Parent and Carer Drinks – 7pm, Venue TBC.
Wednesday 13 November	Yr 5 – End-of-Year Beach Bonanza. Pizza and Zooper Doopers for all! Contact your Year Reps for details.
Thursday 14 November	SAVE THE DATE – Yr 9 End-of-Year Social. More details to come!
Thursday 21 November	SAVE THE DATE – Yr 11 Community EOY Cocktail Event
Thursday 27 March 2025	SAVE THE DATE – Friends of Basketball End-of-Year event, Dee Why RSL

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 the remainder of the year:

DATE	WALK	MEETING POINT	WALK LEADER	DOGS
Wed 25 Sept	Longueville, Riverview	Keiko’s house 44 Carranya Rd Riverview	Keiko 0414994012	????
Wed 2 October (school hols)	Waverton to Blues Point	Corner of Bay Rd and Ross St, Waverton	AM 0406691533	????
Wed 9 October (school hols)	North Curl Curl to DeeWhy	North Curl Curl Surf Club, Taylor St, Curl Curl	AM 0406691533	????
Wed 16 October	Seaforth National Park	Seaforth Oval Carpark, Wakehurst Parkway Seaforth	AM 0406691533	No Dogs
Wed 23 October	Harbord Diggers to North Curl Curl	Harbord Diggers, Lumsdaine Dr	AM 0406691533	????
Wed 30 October	Bondi Sculptures by the Sea	Meet at south end of Bondi Beach carpark or carpool from Mosman/Cremorne	AM 0406691533	????
Wed 6 Nov	Mosman to Sirius Cove	Bradleys Head Rd /Middle Head Rd Roundabout	AM 0406691533	????
Wed 13 Nov	Shelley Beach to Curl Curl	Shelley Beach Carpark	AM 0406691533	????
Wed 20 Nov	Balmoral to Clifton Gardens	Balmoral outside The Boatshed	AM 0406691533	????
Wed 27 Nov	Mosman to Rocks	Mosman Bay Ferry carpark, Avenue Rd	AM 0406691533	????

Any questions, please contact Ann Marie on 0406 691 533. See you walking!

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, and learn where we are meeting this month or simply want to know more, please contact Monica or Sabiha.

Our next meeting will be during the week of 28 October, when we will be discussing Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran.

Seen a book you’re dying to read and discuss? Recommend it for our next read!

Kids Giving Back

Kids Giving Back is hosting a mega cooking marathon this Sunday, 22 September. As the children prepare meals for Sydneysiders in need, they can have fun with friends and bring to life their school values of moral courage and compassion. If you are interested in keeping the kindness cooking – please contact Daniella.

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!

The Week in Pictures

Walks on tracks enjoying a glorious Sydney morning!

1 Blue hosted the parents of Year 1 at Monet and Moscato for a paint and sip evening. A lot of fun and many laughs were had painting our giraffes under the guidance of a talented painter. We all got to take home our masterpieces – which may or may not have ended up in the pool room.

The mums of Year 4 gathered in Newcastle over the weekend for a weekend away. Massages and coastal walks were enjoyed along with a gin and vodka mixing session. It was a great weekend with new connections made and stronger bonds forged. Can’t wait for the Year 5 mums weekend away next year!

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