Service and Social Engagement

It was great to see several examples of students and teachers engaged with community and Service activities during the recent school holidays. Despite the holiday period, we maintained are regular Monday morning breakfast shifts at St Vincent de Paul’s Matthew Talbot Hostel. Each Monday of the holidays, our Yr 11 volunteers and teachers turned up at school in the dark early hours of the morning and made their way to the Hostel in Woolloomooloo to assist in setting up the dining room for breakfast service and cleaning up afterwards. This continuity of support ensures that the Matthew Talbot staff can depend on us, even during non-school weeks and don’t have to find last minute volunteers to fill our regular shifts.

A small group of Yr 11 students also attended a morning session at the Wayside Chapel to learn about the work they do and the different approach they take to supporting the homeless community in Potts Point and Kings Cross.

Students from the Redlands student leadership team also represented the school and attended the Dawn Services at Georges Heights and North Sydney.

23 Yr 10 students also had a wonderful, immersive cultural experience visiting the indigenous Yolngu community in Arnhem Land. This is a unique and rewarding experience that provides a significant opportunity to connect in a meaningful way with this community and learn from them about their unique and ancient cultural practices. Ms Riley and Mr Taylor have returned singing the praises of our students and their capacity to engage in this transformative experiences.

The start of Term 2 sees both the Fiji and Cambodia teams meeting for workshops at school to begin their exploration of the history and cultures of the countries they are travelling to. These mandatory workshops provide students with an opportunity to make their trip a meaningful and enriching experience.

Mother’s Day Classic

Last few weeks to sign up for this great family experience. Register your interest in joining the Redlands Team here. You will need to complete the registration process, nearly all they way to the payment stage before you can select to join the Redlands team (password = Shine).

Don’t forget to purchase your Redlands pink caps and a pink team Redlands supporter tshirt from the Uniform Shop, all profits going to the MDC.

The RPFA will be having a tent at the Start/Finish area in the Domain for you to congregate and leave valuables while you participate.

Yr 10 and Homelessness

This term, Yr 10 will be turning their attention to the social issue of inequality and homelessness. After exploring the contributing factors and associated issues surrounding homelessness we will finish off the term with the Redlands School Sleepout. This event is happening on the last Thursday night of the term. Students will be sleeping over at school and hearing from some thought-provoking speakers. The following morning we will plan some practical actions students can take to contribute to improving the circumstances of people living on the fringe in our community.

Ms Kria Coleman
Service Coordinator
kcoleman@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9892