Year 11

Secondary School Swimming Carnival

The recent Swimming Carnival was a huge success, with Yr 11 students making a real splash! There was success across the board for our students in terms of both results and the number of students taking part and having fun.

We are proud of everyone who took part, demonstrating determination, sportsmanship and teamwork. Special congratulations to Holly Smith, Lachlan Price-Pontifex and Luka Gordon for their multiple contributions and successes in the pool.

Public Speaking

The Re:Solved public speaking competition which challenges students aged 13-18 to engage in global debate took place at the end of Term 4.

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The competition focused on the theme Democracy in 2024, with students delivering persuasive speeches to showcase their critical thinking and public speaking skills.

Elizabeth Whelan and Marcus Richardson from Year 11 were amongst four Redlands students who have been named among the 32 global finalists – more than any other school worldwide. This is an extraordinary achievement, made even more impressive as it marks Redlands’ first year participating in the competition.

The competition now moves into the Debating phase, where our students will compete in the second week of February. If successful, Elizabeth, Marcus and their fellow global finalists from Year 12 and 10, will advance to the final round in Canada, with travel expenses fully covered by the competition organisers. The next debate motion they will tackle is: Make voting mandatory in national elections.

We look forward to supporting them in the next stage of the competition. A heartfelt thank you to the teachers and coaches whose guidance has been invaluable throughout this journey.

Secondary School Photographs

Secondary School Student Portraits and Sibling Photos will take place on Wednesday 12 February. Students attending Moonbah in Term 1 will have their portraits taken in Term 2 (date TBC). The Year 9 Year Group Photo will take place in Semester 2 (date TBC), once the cohort are all back together.

The Standard Portrait and Year Group Package will be automatically billed to your school account and posted directly to your primary contact address following the Year Group photo. If you do not wish to receive a standard package, please complete the Photo Opt Out Form before 10 February.

The Standard Package will cost $40 and consist of: 

  • Year Group Photograph 20 x 30cm
  • Portrait packages containing 7 portraits:
    • 1 – 15 x 20cm
    • 2 – 10 x 15cm
    • 1 – 10 x 7cm
    • 1 – 7.5 x 5cm
    • 2 – 5 x 3.5cm
  • Online access to a high-resolution digital portrait download

Student Portrait Photo Schedule

Students should go to their timetabled lesson in the period photos are scheduled. Class teachers will take students to the portrait photos at the required time. If your child is unable to attend the portrait photo, please contact the Year Advisor and an alternative time may be arranged on the day. A catch-up date for portraits is scheduled on Thursday 6 March, in the Learning Hub level 2, during Tutor time. Your child will need to wear full school uniform.

  • Period 1 – Year 7 & Year 8
  • Period 2 – Year 9 & Year 10
  • Tutor Time – Year 12
  • Period 3 – Year 11

Sibling Photos

If you would like to order Sibling Photos, please complete the Sibling Order Form before 10 February. Secondary School Sibling photos will be held in Redlands Hall from 7.15-8.15am on Wednesday 12 February. Junior Campus Sibling Photos will be held on Friday 14 March on the Junior Campus. If you are unable to attend on 12 February this alternative date is an available option. If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au.

School Uniform

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including ties and blazers. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar must ensure such hair is styled and tied-up neatly, so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy and hair-coloured accessories. No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

Mr Richard Millham 
Year 11 Advisor (Acting Term 1)
rmillham@redlands.nsw.edu.au