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There was a great article in the The Sydney Morning Herald over the weekend titled Active children do better at school. So how do we keep teens in sport? At Redlands we take pride in the fact that we offer Representative Sport all year round, with all students needing to complete one Representative Sport (Summer or Winter) each year, including in their final year. As we look back at the 2023 Year 12 results it was great to highlight so many of the high achievers who had completed both Summer and Winter Representative Sports in their final year of school.

Engaging in sports during exam periods is crucial for teenagers’ overall wellbeing. Physical activity has been linked to improved cognitive function, including enhanced concentration, memory and problem-solving skills. Regular exercise helps alleviate stress and anxiety, common during exam preparation, by promoting the release of endorphins, the body’s natural mood enhancers. Moreover, participation in sports fosters discipline and time management, valuable skills for balancing academic and extracurricular commitments. The break from studying allows for mental rejuvenation, preventing burnout and improving focus when returning to academic tasks. Team sports additionally promote social interaction, aiding in the development of communication and teamwork skills. Ultimately, integrating sports into the routine of teenagers during exam periods contributes to a holistic approach to education, fostering both physical and mental wellbeing.

How can we help? by motivating teenagers to include sports in their exam preparation by framing physical activity as a complement to academic success. Emphasising the cognitive benefits, such as improved focus and stress reduction, can highlight the positive impact on study sessions. Setting realistic goals and creating a schedule that includes dedicated time for both studying and sports helps establish a balanced routine. Parents can also participate in physical activities with their teenagers, making it a shared, enjoyable experience. Additionally, reinforcing the idea that breaks for sports contribute to overall wellbeing may encourage teenagers to view exercise as an essential part of their exam preparation strategy.

A reminder that the Winter Sport Registration was emailed to the Students via iLearn on Monday, some reminders:

• All Year 7 students must complete a Winter Representative Sport
• Students in Year 8-11:
  • if you are currently completing a Non-Representative Sport, you are required to complete a 2024 Winter Representative Sport
  • if you are currently competing in a 2023/24 Summer Representative Sport, you may compete in a 2024 Winter Representative Sport or a Non-Representative Sport
• Year 12 Students
  • if you are currently completing a Non-Representative Sport, you are required to compete in a 2024 Winter Representative Sport
  • If you are competing in a 2023/24 Summer Representative Sport, you may either compete in a 2024 Winter Representative Sport or complete a Non-Representative Sport, or use the time on Thursday to study.

‘Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything’

George Bernard Shaw

From the Head of Secondary Sport – Mr Cameron Ellis

Swimming Carnival

It was a fantastic day out at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre on Tuesday for the Swimming Carnival, the atmosphere was electric!

A huge congratulations to all those students who participated in any event! There was a record number of participants this year!

Congratulations to 2024 Swimming Captain Xander Halfen who broke 3 records on the day

Age Champions & Runners-Up

Divisional Championships

Basketball

Congratulations at a fantastic start to Term 1 2024 basketball!!

There were some great results through all ages and some strong improvement in many teams.

This week our As play at Oakhill away and our girls play at home against Oxley, Central Coast and St Andrew’s.

If you are out and about, all support would be appreciated.

Saturday Fixtures: 10 Feb

Please note, several teams have away games this week. Some of these teams are playing at venues that are at players own travel arrangements, some teams have busses for out of Sydney fixtures.

Bus departure are from the Adams Centre, times will indicate the time the bus will leave. Please ensure you arrive before the time of departure.

Any students who have away (bus travelling) games and wish to travel independent must indicate this via email.

Absences

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)

We ask that these are completed no later than 11:00am on Fridays.
 Students who are unable to make their scheduled Saturday fixture need to provide a medical certificate by the following Monday. 

Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures.

Kind regards
Simon Gleeson – Director of Basketball.

Football

2024 CIS Cup Girls and Boys

CIS Cup Trials for Girls and Boys Monday 12 and 19 February 

6:45am to 7:50am at Cammeray Oval.

Please bring shin pads – water bottle and soccer boots

Football Registration are now open! Any questions email ggomez@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Fitness Centre

Open gym is back for 2024! Monday-Friday 6:30-8:00 is open gym for students in year 7-12.

 From Week 2 onwards all students will be provided with a program to follow during sessions.

 If you do plan on attending, please note the start times:
 Year 9-12 start at 6:30 -6:45am Latest Arrival Time.

Year 7/8 Session arrival/start time is 7:15.

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 will result in students unable to participate.

Hockey

Hockey NSW showcased its bright future for Indoor Hockey securing 10 medals at the pinnacle event of the season, the National Indoor Hockey Championships in Canberra from 3 January to 25 January.

Out of the 8 Grand Finals played, NSW secured a remarkable presence in 7, attaining a tally of 5 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals. The U13s age group abstained from finals, allowing the focus to shift towards developing skills and fostering a love for the game among the players.

Our Year 8 student, Otis Gait, had a great experience playing for New South Wales U13 Indoor State hockey team at the recent Hockey Australia National Championships in Canberra at the end of January, his team achieving a Bronze rank. 

Rowing

Last weekend a small group of students competed at the Kings/PLC Regatta held at Penrith.

The Year 9 girls started the day off with some great results in their Year 9 Coxed Quad Sculls, where all crews finished within the top 4 positions and the Div 3 finishing in second place. These students then raced up an age group, with the Year 9 1^st crew winning the Year 10 Div 2 in fine style while both the 2^nd and 3^rd crews finished in 3^rd place. The girls them jumped from these crews into small boats with some strong performances in both single and double sculls.

Our Year 10 Girls 1^st crew had some strong competition finishing in a strong 3^rd place. Following this the girls also competed in singles and doubles where Issy Campbell finished in 2^nd place while the double of Katie Budden and Mila Osborn finished in 3^rd.

Senior Girls were strong early in the day in the single and double sculls, with Scarlett Thorp and Jemima Hugman finishing in 3^rd place while both Lily Wainberg and Bella Crennan also finished 3^rd in their respective single scull events. The girls then combined into their school crews where the Girls 1^st crew and Girls 2^nd crew finished in 3^rd and 2^nd place of their respective divisions.

The big highlight of the day was our Senior Boys with the Boys 1^st and Boys 2^nd performance combinations finishing in both 1^st and 2^nd place of the Men’s Under 19 Coxed Quad and then following this up with a strong performance in the Mens Under 17 Coxed quads with a 2^nd and 4^th place.

NSW STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – Sat 10 to Sun 11 February

This weekend a limited number of students will have the opportunity to race at the NSW State Championships. In recent years this has turned into a mini national championships with school from across Australia sending their top ranked crews. Full regatta details for this including a draw will be available on Pulse.

ACT HEAD OF THE LAKE & CHAMPIONSHIPS – Sat 17 to Sun 18 February

Information for this has already been communicated with the permissions open online. This is a great regatta for students and parents alike with plenty of social activities for the parents organised through the Friends of Rowing.

James Petering

Sailing

The students had a great Saturday session with new head coach India.

India is a current NSWIS Scholarship holder and part of the Australian Sailing Futures Team targeting the 2028 Olympic Games. She is currently focused on the 49erFX.

India has also been instructing and coaching at Northbridge Sailing Club and RSYS since 2017. At RSYS she has been involved helping out the Redlands program in the past.

Friendly Reminders

All students are to bring a hat as part of the Sailing kit, fail to do so may result in not participating.

If for any reason students are unable to attend a session, please fill out the sports absence form on the Sailing pulse page.

Tennis

News & Photos – what happened last week?

Thank you all for your understanding while we manage the opening of the new facilities – we will have updates on this at the end of the week!

Training will run as scheduled in your Student Calendars/Redlands Pulse. Any Group 4 students who wish to train anyways are welcome to sign up for the Friday morning training using the link below.

Upcoming Events 

Please note NSTA competition has been moved to commence on Saturday 17 Feb (Week 3) so we will be running additional trials for Group 1-2 members listed in the attached PDF this Saturday 10 Feb at Cammeray Tennis Club from 10am -12pm. All NSTA players and Development Squad students who are not listed above will not be required this weekend. TNB players will commence this weekend as usual, and I will reach out specifically about your roster for the term

Important Housekeeping Reminders

• • Redlands Uniform
  • Hats and sunscreen
  • check your schedule in Clipboard
  • notify absence

Touch Football

ISA Round 7: Wrap up

Over the weekend we had teams playing across a variety of venues. We had stand out results across a few teams, a special mention to the Inters girls team who started the year on a brilliant note with a hard fought win at home.

Coaches have nominated the following players for stand out efforts for Round 5.

Players of the week;

• Max Stepniak
• Georgie Williams
• Sunny Ho
• Liv Price-Pontifex
• Harvey James
• Lachlan Andrews
• Lexi Rowe
• Amelie Beeton
• Alexis Castan

Round 8 Preview

All teams are at home this weekend! Games are on University Oval from 8-12pm. Ensure you stay around and support your fellow Redlands students.

Reminders

Please keep an eye out in coming weeks for our Inaugural End of Season Touch Football Dinner.  

A reminder that all communications regarding Touch Football will be published through Pulse News. All general information can be found on the Pulse Touch Football page.

Fixtures are live on pulse & students personal calendar.

Students are highly encouraged to wear a school hat whilst playing. Students should be applying sunscreen before playing/ training and must bring a water bottle.

Please note, as a result of the warmer conditions we have seen as we returned to sport this term, if students wish to wear their sports t-shirt for more coverage, this is allowed.

Absences

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)

We ask that these are completed no later than 11:00am on Fridays.
 Students who are unable to make their scheduled Saturday fixture need to provide a medical certificate by the following Monday. 

Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures.

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.
• Students must wear trainer style sneakers that are preferably white with non-marking soles. It is part of our shared responsibility to ensure that students wear footwear that aligns with the activity to be undertaken. High top sneakers, Vans, Converse etc. are not appropriate for School Sport.

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