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Engaging in sport, particularly for teenagers, can instill a number of positive habits that can be extremely beneficial not just for academic studies but also during exam periods and for the overall personal development. Here are five key habits that can be developed through sport and how they relate in the importance of academic success:

• Time Management – student-athletes often have to balance their sporting commitments with academic responsibilities. This fosters excellent time management skills. They learn to prioritise tasks, set schedules and allocate time for training, competitions and studying, which is crucial for academic success.
• Discipline and Work Ethic – sports require dedication and consistent effort to improve and succeed. Teenagers who play sports develop discipline and a strong work ethic, which can transfer to their academic pursuits. This mindset encourages them to persevere through challenges and put in the effort required to excel in their studies.
• Goal Setting – athletes frequently set goals for their performance and work diligently to achieve them. This goal-setting mentality can be applied to academic goals as well. Students who play sports are more likely to establish objectives and work towards them, which can enhance their academic performance.
• Teamwork and Collaboration – team sports teach teenagers the importance of working with others, communication and collaboration. These skills are equally valuable in a classroom setting, where group projects and discussions are common. Students who have experience in teamwork are often more effective in group academic activities.
• Stress Management – engaging in physical activity through sport can be an excellent way to relieve stress and improve mental well-being. Teen athletes are more likely to develop healthy coping mechanisms for stress, which can lead to reduced anxiety and better focus on their studies.

These habits are important for academic studies because they contribute to a well-rounded and disciplined approach to education. The skills learned through sports can help students perform better in school, manage their academic workload effectively and develop a growth mindset that encourages continuous improvement. The stress management and physical fitness gained from playing sport can lead to better mental and physical health, which in turn can enhance one’s ability to focus and succeed academically.

‘You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.’

Zig Ziglar

Standing with the Students and Staff of St Andrew’s Cathedral School

This weekend will see members of our Basketball (Boys and Girls) program play against St Andrew’s Cathedral School. It has been a difficult week for their School community as well as some of the Redlands community who have connections with St Andrew’s Cathedral School. There may be St Andrew’s Cathedral School teams who will be observing a minute’s silence prior to games commencing this weekend. We know the Redlands teams will be supportive of this minute’s silence in remembering the staff membe’s lost in the past week.

We are aware that there may be a media presence at some of the fixtures. St Andrew’s Cathedral School has released the following statement to the media ‘Given the recent tragedy at St Andrew’s Cathedral School, we respectfully request that you honour the privacy of our students and school community.  Therefore, we ask that you do not take any photos or film during the moment’s silence and today’s fixtures.’

Making the Headlines

Former Opal Renae Garlepp on climbing the coaching ladder and overcoming fear

Basketball – Boys

Many close games for the boys on Saturday, 1sts had a tough loss as did the 17As and 14As. 15As had a solid win 65-45 as well as our 15Cs 53-33. 14As fought hard for an 8-point loss and the 14Cs went down again but showed a lot of improvement.

Boys Team of the Week

• Mackenzie Willis – Rebounding and Hustle
• Landon Mansell – Defence and ball movement
• Thys Halsbosch – Took the ball to the rim well
• Max Garvey – Defence
• Julian Murray – Hustle and Motivation

Basketball – Girls

Our 1sts had a close 2-point loss over the weekend and the 2nds and 3rds Girls and Junior Cs had losses. Our Junior C girls brought home a win 17-12

Girls Team of the Week

• Syrah Hargrave – Decision making
• Mia Allsop – Defence and great teammate
• Ruby Entwistle – Effort and hustle
• Charlotte Humphries – Composure under pressure
• Imogen Kroon – Defence and hustle

There is a new process for Sport absences, this includes absences from training and games. Parents must register absences through one of the following paths (noting this is a different form to when students are absent from school):

Redlands Pulse (under activities)

Redlands App (under schedule)

Thursday Sports – students are still required to sign out at the Student Service Centre (ssabsence@redlands.nsw.edu.au)  if departing early on Thursdays.

A reminder that attendance at all training sessions and fixtures is compulsory for students registered for basketball. Please see the disciplinary steps below:

• First unexplained absence: lunchtime detention
• Second unexplained absence: Friday after school detention
• Third unexplained absence: Saturday detention (bench duty for home games)

And last but not least a huge thank you and shout out to Kate Seebohm, who has worked tirelessly at Redlands in the Basketball department amongst others, for the last seven years. She has also coached our 1sts Girls to amazing success over the years and will be sorely missed.

Good luck on your new job and endeavours.

Thank you Kate!!! Thank you Kate!!! Thank you Kate!!!

Simon Gleeson
Director of Basketball

Fitness Centre

As we enter our new program in the Fitness Centre, we encourage all students to come along and try, get a program and actively participate in a range of sessions that focus on individual development with the support of the Redlands Fitness Staff.

 A reminder for Students attending the morning gym sessions:
 Year 9-12 Session times start at 6:30 with 6:45 as the latest Arrival Time.

Year 7/8 Session start time is 7:10.

Students are to wear full Redlands Sports Uniform:

• School Sport Shorts
• Redlands Sports Polo or Redlands Sports Jersey
• Appropriate Footwear – Closed in shoes (No Crocs)
• Late arrival may result in students unable to participate.

Mia Lundquist
Director of Strength and Conditioning

Rowing

This week we are in the final stages of our crew selections for the Independent School Championships Regatta to be held at Penrith on Sat 18 November. Our students have recently completed their ergo testing while our seniors have also completed single scull trials. The intention will be to have these new combination train from Sat 4 Nov onwards.

Please take note of the remaining regatta dates for Term 4:

• Sat 18 Nov – Independent School Championships (Penrith)
• Sat 2 Dec – Canberra Grammar School Regatta (Canberra)

Further information regarding these two regattas will be sent out shortly including travel and accommodation arrangements in Canberra.

James Petering
Director of Rowing

Sailing

Sailing Redlands Cup – Saturday 18 November – 8.00am to 5.00pm. This is a compulsory event for the whole Redlands Sailing program. Parents are welcome to come down and watch.

REMINDER:  NO HAT, NO PLAY

Required Uniform:

• To and from RSYS: Redlands sports uniform.
• On-water: Redlands blue sports hat, Redlands white long sleeve sun shirt, board shorts/Redlands sports shorts, enclosed shoes (old runners,) spray jacket, sunscreen, towel and a jumper for after.

If a sailor does not bring the required uniform and equipment to training, they will not be able to participate.

Danielle Steer
Sailing Administrator/ Director of Snowsports

Tennis

Despite the wet weather at the end of last week, most players were able to attend training and compete in their matches over the weekend! There were some great matches across the NSTA divisions with Redlands 10 and Redlands 23 winning their respective rounds in the 10am and 8am sessions. The Northern Beaches competition also saw some close matches as well and we look forward to seeing how our teams progress in the Premier League 1.

Just a reminder that the Development Squad will still continue to run throughout the competition season for those not in a competition team and attendance is required every weekend to fulfill the Representative Sport requirement.

If you have any issues accessing session information( for training or matches) via your Student Calendar or Redlands Pulse, please feel free to reach out to the Tennis Administrator Ms Caitlin Wong.

Caitlin Wong
Tennis Administrator

Touch Football

ISA Round 2: Wrap up

With the Sun shining for another Saturday Sport fixture our teams took to the field for Round 2. Some noteworthy team performances include that of the Jnr A boys who demonstrated great resilience bouncing back after a week one defeat, taking a strong win 11-1.  Coaches have nominated the following players for stand out efforts for Round 2.

Players of the week:

• Chloe Moore
• Sela Tea
• Lucy Davies
• Zoe Twining
• Maya Turton
• Penny Vincent-McGovern
• Sienna de Saxe
• Rupert Perry
• Rowan Petersen

Upcoming games for Round 3 have a handful of teams travelling on the bus to their fixtures. Please read through your fixture details carefully. Goodluck for this Saturday.

New Absentee Form

If students are unable to attend their schedule fixtures/training sessions they need to complete the Redlands Sport Absentee Form, this can be found on either:

• Redlands Pulse (under quick links)
• Redlands App (under activities)

Students who are unable to make their scheduled Saturday fixture on the day need to provide a medical certificate and email by Monday.

We ask that these forms are completed no later than 11:00am on Fridays .

Touch Football Uniforms

Shorts: Students are to play in Redlands Sports shorts.z
Singlets: Students can also purchase the singlets from the School Uniform Shop.
Students are encouraged to play in Redlands school hats.

Jordan Parsonage
Director of Touch Football & Rugby – Secondary School

Interschools Mountain Biking 

The Australian MTB Interschools returns to Thredbo in 2024 for another week of action-packed riding, racing and good times with all your school mates from far and wide. Compete as an individual or as a team and pick which events you’d like to compete in. Registrations will sell out so be sure to rally your mates up and descend on Thredbo for the best week of the school year!

Registrations for this event will be going live in November. Details regarding schedule and formats dropping soon.

To stay up to date with all event & entertainment news, please follow us on socials and our newsletter.

More information can be found here – Australian MTB Interschools

General Sport Information

Fixtures

• All student training and fixture details will be available to families under My Schedule on Redlands Pulse. Additionally, the weekly Fixtures (The Redlands Rhino) can be found on the Secondary School Sport page on Redlands Pulse from Wednesday each week. Please ensure you check Redlands Pulse Friday afternoon to ensure you have the latest fixture information.

Uniform

• The Redlands sports uniform should be worn to all trainings and matches (students are not permitted to wear any non-Redlands branded clothing). In the event of inclement weather students should wear their Redlands fleece or sports tracksuit. 

Saturday Sport Absences

• Parents are required to log an absence via Clipboard prior to missing any training session. 
• Any student unable to attend a Saturday fixture due to illness, is required to submit a Medical Certificate to their Sports administrator by the Monday morning following the missed fixture.
• Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures.
• Failure to do any of the above will jeopardise a student’s eligibility for Colours, Pockets, and Awards and result in school disciplinary action.
• Please refer to the Student Planner 2023 for full details on requirements for participating in a Representative Sport.
• Bus Transport
  • When travelling on Redlands transport the Redlands school rules are in place and students should be always upholding the values of the school:
• Have good behaviour, safe behaviour and appropriate language at all times.
• Follow the driver (and supervising staff) instructions at all times.
• Obey the transport rules and regulations at all times (seat belts must be worn at all times).
• Leave the bus how they found it (no rubbish, no mess).

Students who fail to meet the standards of the above will face school disciplinary action.

Wet Weather

• We have been lucky enough to have a relatively dry winter and to start the summer season, we use a number of fields that are multi-purpose and all weather.
• Unless communicated differently or in the morning of the session (via Redlands Pulse & Clipboard), all training sessions are to be deemed ‘on’.
• Students should bring with them a change of Redlands Sport Uniform (Thursdays only) or their school uniform (Tuesday) if there are light showers during training.

Summer Sport

A reminder that all key information for the season has been uploaded onto the Secondary School Sport page of Redlands Pulse, if you have any additional questions, please reach out to the appropriate Sports Administrator listed at the bottom of this page.

Sports Photos

All Sports Photos are available for parents to view / purchase on the SPA Images Website  

Photo Library >> Schoolsports 2022-23 >> select your sport

Password (redlands2023) Redlands has an agreement with SPA Images that we will only use the images for marketing purposes.

Melba has finalised all photos taken of sport teams and co-curricular activities and they are now available for parents to view and purchase. Please visit the Melba Studios website, Select the ‘Schools’ icon. The password for access is winnie.

Concussion Protocols

Parents and Carers last week received an email containing the Redlands Concussion Protocols, which can also be found in the Key Documents section of Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport. A reminder to all that these protocols are for both a return to school and a return to sport. Students who have a suspected concussion are asked to seek medical attention at their earliest convenience.

Summer Sport – Key Contacts