Year 12

International Women’s Day

This week at our Yr 10-12 Assembly, Trinity Hoffman, Sebastian Tang and Ms El Martin spoke on a panel to respond to questions given by Josie Simpson and Maya Little relating to International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. 

Below is a summary of the powerful responses to the questions Trinity, Sebastian and Ms Martin were given.

Trinity was asked “Who are strong advocates for women in your life, who inspire you and are role models of equality?” In response to this question, Trinity spoke beautifully about the inspiration she takes from women who fight for gender equality in contexts much less fortunate than ours. Trinity gave the example of women from developing countries, for whom the gender gap across a range of metrics is often very significant. This inequality has a big impact on their safety, security and wellbeing.

Sebastian Tang was asked “What would you change about the assumptions made about gender equality? What are some ways you would encourage people to get involved with IWD and aim for a gender-equal world?” In response to this question, Sebastian spoke powerfully about the values he saw modelled in his family when he was growing up and how gender equality is a fundamental right that benefits everyone in the community. 

Ms El Martin was asked “What are the most effective ways to counteract the negative stereotypes of feminism, particularly in schools? ” In response to this question, Ms Martin spoke about the negative stereotypes of feminism and how reductive they can be. She also talked about strategies to counteract these in schools, and she suggested that coeducation has a powerful role in shaping young minds who will strive to achieve gender equality in the future. Schools can educate to broaden the definition of what a feminist is, by calling on students of all genders to take up the cause, and have open and direct conversations that explode the myths and stereotypes of feminism. She also challenged all members of our community to call out damaging language and behaviours that may subtly feed into stereotypes. Ms Martin finished by celebrating Redlands as a place in which female achievement and role models are celebrated, such as naming the Redlands Learning Hub floors after our remarkable female alumni.


World Pride and the GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)

Ash Mitchell, leader of the GSA, spoke to Yr 10-12 about last week’s International Pride Week and the GSA. Ash and many others from the GSA, dressed up in rainbow colours and attended the World Pride March Walk across the Harbour Bridge on Sunday to support the LGBTQ+ Community and acknowledge/celebrate Australia’s queer history.

The GSA meets every fortnight and is open to all members of the Redlands community. In their recent meeting, the group brainstormed ways to make Redlands a more fun, inclusive and tolerant place.


Yr 12 Make Waves At Head of the Lake

Congratulations to the Yr 12 Senior Rowing teams who competed at the Head of the Lake Regatta last weekend in Canberra which was led by exceptional Rowing Captain, Briar Carter. 

The following teams achieved a podium position which is a fantastic result. 

  • Silver: Angus McInnes (Yr 10), Will Natilli, Matt Fry, Dan Close (Schoolboy Quad, 1st division)
  • Silver : Briar Carter, Annabelle (Yr 10), Charlotte Scamps, Alice Bennett (Schoolgirl Quad, 2nd division)
  • Bronze : Alana Mansfield, Mikaela Sanger Larsson (Yr 11), Georgia Verschoor, Catarina Croll, Zoe Naismith (Schoolgirl Quad, 1st division
  • Bronze : Matt Fry (Schoolboy Single, 4th division)
  • Bronze : Alana Mansfield, Mikaela Sanger Larsson (Yr 11), Georgia Verschoor, Catarina Croll, Zoe Naismith (Schoolgirl Quad, 1st division (Women’s Under 19 Championship Quad, Saturday) 

Congratulations also to our School Captain, Dan Close, who just missed out on the bronze medal in the 1st division Schoolboy Single by 0.4 seconds! Dan said it was a “tough result but it was honestly the best race of my life so far.”

Next up is the Head of the River, where the same teams will compete again against some very strong competition. 

Best of luck! 


The Addams Family Musical

We are delighted to advise that tickets are now available for this year’s Musical, The Addams Family, being held at The Concourse, Chatswood on: 

  • Thursday 23 March, 6.30pm
  • Friday 24 March, 6.30pm
  • Saturday 25 March, 2.00pm

The Addams Family showcases the skills and talents of our Yrs 7-12 students and there are over 100 students involved on stage as performers, in the orchestra and in hair and make-up and production. View the Production Trailer here.

The Redlands Musical is always a wonderful night out with the family, so book your TICKETS HERE before they sell out!


Sports Uniform

This a reminder that Sports uniform is not to be worn at school on any occasion, other than Thursday when students in Yrs 7-12 wear Sports uniform. If there are extenuating circumstances, parents are to email nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au 


Weekend Finals

Best of luck to the:

  • Girls 1sts Basketball team competing in their grand final match against Barker this Saturday.

  • Girls 1sts Football team who will be versing Pymble Ladies College on Friday in their first round of the CIS Cup. 

  • Girls 1sts Touch Football team who will be competing this weekend at Macquarie University playing fields. 


Key Future Dates

Yr 12 Formal – Week 9, Term 2, 23 June 

Valedictory Dinner – Term 3, Week 10, Friday 20 October

Mr Nicholas Walker
Yr 12 Year Advisor
nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9909 3133