Dance Academy

Joan & Monica Halliday and Isobel Anderson Awards

Congratulations to Year 7 students Ethan Wei and Irene Kim, who are through to the finals of the Joan & Monica Halliday Awards and Isobel Anderson Awards respectively.

Ethan will be performing on Saturday 6 April, and Irene will be performing on Sunday 7 April, both at the Seymour Centre.

Tickets for these events are still available through the SEYMOUR CENTRE.

We wish Ethan and Irene lots of luck at the finals!

Term 1 Class Watching

Parents/carers are invited to join us at the Academy and watch our students in their dance classes.   Class watching starts Saturday 6 April, and ends Friday 12 April. For further information please see our CLASS WATCHING PULSE page.

Term 2 Classes

Enrolments at the Academy are per semester. This means if your child is enrolled for Semester 1, they are enrolled for Term1 and Term 2.

If you wish to withdraw your child from a dance class, the deadline to withdraw for Term 2 is THURSDAY 11 APRIL. After this date an administration fee is applied for any withdrawals from dance. For further details please see our RDA Pulse page.

The Ballet Society – April Holiday Events

The Ballet Society are running masterclasses during the April school holidays, on Tuesday 16 April and Thursday 18 April at Village Nation Studios. 

The masterclasses offer a day-long program of ballet, contemporary, jazz, and yoga classes for the following age categories:

• Pre Junior (7-9 years)
• Junior (10-12 years)
• Intermediate (13-15 years)
• Advanced (16+ years)

Places are strictly limited to 25 dancers per class each day.

We will be joined by an incredible faculty including:

• Lucinda Dunn OAM – Classical
• Adam Blanch – Contemporary
• Sophie Holloway – Jazz (Thursday 18^th)
• Maddie Owen – Jazz (Tuesday 16^th) 
• Corinne Furlong – Yoga flow 

To book please call The Ballet Society 02 9252 7322. Redlands Dance Academy students are offered the discount price of $120 per day, otherwise bookings online are $150 per day (ONLINE BOOKING).

We would also like to invite you and your students to watch The Australian Ballet’s “Class on Stage” at the Sydney Opera House. Tickets are $15.

Students can also include “Morning Tea & Talk”. The talk will be with Annabelle Watt & Drew Hedditch, the current Philanthropy Ambassadors for The Australian Ballet. Tickets for Class on Stage plus Morning Tea/Talk are $35.

To book please call The Ballet Society 02 9252 7322.

End of Year Performance Photos

We have some amazing photos from the End of Year Performance 2023, taken by Winkipops and Vicki Skarratt.

To view, please CLICK HERE

Lost Property

GALA ARTS 2024

Put it in your diaries, Gala Arts will be returning to The Concourse, at the start of Term 3 on Friday 26 July. 

Audition information will be available on Wednesday 10 April, and forms can be found on the Gala Arts Audition iLearn Page. A meeting to launch Gala Arts will be held at lunchtime on Wednesday 10 April in Redlands Hall.

Email galaarts@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added. Auditions close and must be submitted online by 6pm on Friday 17 May.

Any Questions?

Please contact us at kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au with any questions, concerns or feedback.

Mrs Katharine Boase
Subject Coordinator of Dance
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

From the Principal

As you would be aware, our School motto is “Luceat Lux Vestra” (Let Your Light Shine). This phrase is taken from the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven”.

Therefore, service to others is at the heart of a Redlands education and I am proud to see our students’ good deeds shining brightly in recent weeks.

Last Monday a group of Year 10 students turned a “pitch” as part of their Year 9 Commerce class last year into a successful fundraising initiative across both campuses for the Raise Foundation – an organisation that provides in-school mentoring for students aged 13-15 who are in need of a trusted adult in their life.

Their “Raise Dough: Bake a Difference” bake sale on Monday 25 March raised over $3,000 for the Raise Foundation, and they hope this initiative might be rolled out in other schools moving forward.

While this is a wonderful example of the whole school coming together for a successful student driven service learning initiative, I am also aware that many of our students’ “good deeds” might go unnoticed. A quote that I often share from legendary American college basketball coach John Wooden is, “The true test of a person’s character is what they do when no one is looking”.

In recent weeks we have had reports of students coming to the aid of members of the public who were in shock after being involved in a traffic accident on Military Road; a Year 12 student escorting a group of Junior School students to school on public buses when their school bus was cancelled; and a student assisting an elderly resident of the Bougainvillea Retirement Village back to the Village when they were struggling.

None of these students did these “good deeds” for acclaim or recognition. Instead, I believe they did these acts because it was just the “right thing to do” and, like many of our students, their good character shines through even when no one is looking.  

Mr Sean Corcoran

Photo Caption: The Raise Dough: Bake a Difference was a remarkable demonstration of our student’s entrepreneurial thinking and creative flair.

Community Update

I look forward to attending our end of season Basketball dinner this evening in celebration of another exceptional season of success and growth for our students and coaches. My thanks and congratulations to all of the Friends of Groups, or FoGs as they are affectionately known, who support various activities across the school, be they educational, cultural or sporting.

Being part of a FoG enables parents and carers to support the building of a strong and positive sense of school community through:

• Connection – by forming a supportive network that welcomes new members to the activity
• Support – by undertaking encouraging, energetic and respectful support (of all participants) at events and matches, organising social activities through the year and an annual end of season celebration dinner
• Assistance – many activities require active assistance such as timekeeping or scoring, assistant refereeing or marshalling or making uniforms, costumes, props or scenery

As our Summer Sport FoGs start to relax a little, our Winter Sport FoGs are gearing up for the season ahead and I encourage our community, where possible, to volunteer some time to connect, support and assist within the FoGs. A reminder that FoGs have been established for Basketball, Drama, Football, Hockey, Music, Dance, Netball, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Touch Football and Snowsports.

With the end of another term in sight, the Redlands Parents and Friends Association (RPFA), Parent Contact Groups (PCGs) and FoGs continue to actively bring our various groups together both socially and operationally. A number of end of term and term break events still remain in the calendar and these can be found here. 

I remain grateful for the continued guidance and support our community provides and, as ever, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Community Engagement team should you have any feedback, suggestions or questions.

Mr Grant Birse
Head of Community Engagement
9908 6406
gbirse@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Redlands Parents and Friends

We hope you all had a relaxing and fun Easter break. Only six days left of school until the Term 1 holidays but there’s plenty of fun still to be had, thanks to the hard work of our Redlands parents.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a night out, a walk or a drink with your fellow parents and carers before the school holidays are here! A couple of events happening tonight and the pace is not slowing down for the remainder of the term; there’s coffee mornings, dinners and more!

Coming Up 

Saturday 19 October – Redlands Garden Party

A first-of-its-kind event for our community as we ”Shine a Light on 140 Years,” celebrating our heritage, and future. Set in the grounds of the Junior School, this event will include games, sports, arts, drama, music, and refreshments and will also showcase our High Country Campus.

To bring this amazing occasion to life, we are calling on as many in our community as possible to volunteer. Please let us know if you would like to be involved on the organising committee. Contact us!  

Parent / Family Get-togethers 

Walks on Tracks

Weekly guided walks around the northern Sydney area are organised by Ann Marie, a wonderful RPFA volunteer. This is a great way to meet other Redlands parents and get in shape, plus a wonderful way to spend a morning discovering the many paths of the Sydney area.

The invitation for walks is open, so if you have friends or family who you think would like to come along, please feel free to bring them. Dogs are also welcome on most walks, look for the ???? below .

Walks are roughly 1 1/2- 2 hours and for those with the time we love to stop for a coffee afterwards. We have planned all the walks for the term so mark your calendars.  Next four shared here:

• Wed 10 April: Mosman to Rocks. Meet at Mosman Ferry, Avenue Road Mosman for an 8.40am start. No dogs as we will take the ferry back.

• Wed 17 April: (yes we‘re walking during school holidays) Balmoral to Clifton Gardens. Meet at Balmoral outside the Boatshed for an 8.40am start. ????

• Wed 24th April: (school holidays) Narrabeen Lake. Meet outside ProKayaks on the lake at 11 Narrabeen Street for an 8.40am start. ????

• Wed 1 May: Harbord Diggers to Dee Why Headland. Meet at Harbord Digger Lumsdaine Dr for an 8.40am start. ????

Any questions, please contact Ann Marie on 0406 691 533.

Book Club

The Redlands Book Club is a group of Redlands parents – past and present – who share a love of reading. New members are always welcome! The Book Club meets twice each school term to discuss a book, rotating among members’ homes. Occasionally, outings are also organised to events, movies or shows that are tied in with books, including annual attendance at the Sydney Writer’s festival in May. If you would like to join Book Club, or simply want to know more, please contact Monica or Sabiha.

• For our May meeting (date and location to be confirmed) we will be reading a debut crime-thriller by local author, Lynne Johnson, The Bait Trap.

The Week in Pictures

???? Gold Star photo goes to the Yr 11 BYO coffee at Balmoral Rotunda yesterday morning. What a turn out for this busy time of term!

Thank you to all the Class Parents for arranging these wonderful events for us!

The Walks on Tracks team never miss a step. Enjoying the Cammeray to Northbridge walk this week.

Do you have pictures of parent / family get-togethers you want to share?

Please send them to RPFA Note Day.

RPFA Committee

President: Brittne Whitelaw
Vice President: Carrie Taylor
Secretary: Jennifer Mast
Treasurer: Joe Russo
Committee: Monika Crennan, Michelle McDonald, Lisa Middlebrook, Karen Nicholson, Emma Okhovat, Sophia Stewart-Kasimba 

Contact us!

Head of Secondary School

At our Stage 5 Assembly this week, adeptly led by our Year 12 School Captains Student Leadership Team, we prepared for International Day, which takes place next Tuesday 9 April. The Languages team have been readying themselves for this day, ably assisted by a range of students, including Mischa Barack and Henry Moate who made a wonderful video to celebrate the School’s love of languages and international focus. A range of students and staff shared their experiences of language learning, highlighting our shared pursuit to thrive, prosper and care about each other across borders in mutual global cooperation and understanding.

We also discussed the power of our community here at home, especially in relation to our capacity to look up and outside of ourselves in support of those in need. As Head of Secondary School, I sometimes receive reports from members of the public which require me to remind students of the appropriate expectations when they are out and about in the community. Standing back at the bus stop, letting others on the bus first, standing up on the bus or train to offer a seat, looking up from the phone when walking along the pavement, being aware of others in close proximity – all of these are regular reminders we give the students, in support of their development of appropriate self-management, self-awareness and social awareness skills – part of our Social and Emotional Learning framework. This week I was able to applaud our Stage 5 students for their assistance of an elderly couple who found themselves in a car accident on Military Rd one afternoon last week. The couple spoke glowingly of Redlands students who came to their assistance, waited with them for help to arrive and provided a compassionate anchor while they navigated the shock of being in a car crash. It was a pleasure to receive such a positive report from members of the public who offered a genuine experience of our students being their best selves out in the community, demonstrating responsibility and compassion.

Senior Cross Country Carnival

The Cross Country Carnival took place at Macquarie University last week and was a fabulous morning of participation for students in Year 7 and 8 and across the senior years of the School. It was sunny and hot and the students enjoyed a barbeque lunch prepared by the Sport department after the race. Congratulations to the students who placed in the event and to all for having a go and stepping beyond!

Results

Looking Ahead to the Final Week of Term 1

Next week is the final week of a fulsome 11-week term. While students and staff are undoubtedly fatigued and deserving of some dedicated relaxation and rest, their capacity for focus and engagement this term has been outstanding. Personally, I have never seen a school community begin a year as well as the Secondary School has this term. With exceptional role modelling from Year 12 and an array of events taking place across the term, the students have managed themselves and their learning with exceptional vigour and engagement. Next week, the following events are taking place:

• International Day (Tuesday)
• Year 10 Career Profiling (Wednesday)
• Year 11 Student-Led Conferences (Wednesday afternoon/evening) Teachers and students are looking forward to sharing their key takeaways from the term. The 5-minute format is short and sweet so Year 11 parents are encouraged to reach out to Year 11 tutors or the Year Advisor, Ms Lisa Vale, if there is a particular subject or area of study that requires deeper consideration or a longer conversation, which can be arranged at the commencement of Term 2.
• Student Silent Evacuation Practice (Thursday Period 6) which is taking place in lieu of Sport Training. We anticipate students will manage this successfully and be dismissed early from school on Thursday around 3.00pm.
• Final Term 1 Assemblies (Friday) which will be followed by locker clean-out.

Embroidery of Pockets, Term 1 2024 Update

With the introduction of the new uniform we are currently reviewing our policy for embroidery of Pockets, Half and Full Colours. Updated guidance will be issued early next term, which will outline the opportunities for embroidery on blazers along with updated criteria providing for greater transparency, equity and clarity.

This will not affect the current Year 12 students, who will be issued with their final set of awards for Summer Sport, Winter Sport and Cocurricular activities in Term 2, for embroidery over the mid-year holidays. This will be the last chance for Year 12s to have blazers embroidered, and they will be able to request past awards for inclusion. Look out for further information next term.

Ms Gemma Van de Peer
Head of Secondary School
gvandepeer@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9811 

Foundation

Means-tested Scholarships Change Lives

Thanks to the generosity of our community, there are now five deserving students on Redlands Foundation means-tested scholarships. Our goal is to award another scholarship to a student commencing Year 7 2026 for the duration of their Secondary School education.

Scholarships give an opportunity for exceptional students to benefit from all the advantages of a Redlands education.  They are the personification of our values of responsibility and compassion, sharing our benefits with others. We continue to grow this endowment fund to be able to offer additional scholarships. Josh Heller, Redlands Scholarship Trust Director, member of the Foundation Advisory Committee and current parent

Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship Appeal

This year we have launched Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship Appeal to acknowledge a Redlander 1964 who has dedicated her life for Service and helped communities in many different areas. From the Australian National Museum of Education, Meals on Wheels, the local hospital to more than 37 years promoting golf as a healthy sport for women and girls at the club and district level, she has given her time and passion freely without seeking recognition or reward. In 2021 Coralie was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the community.

How can you make a difference?

You can make a tax deductible donation or purchase multipurpose Greeting cards (a packet of five) specially designed to support this cause.

Postcard from Marcos Brisson RL 2018 – An Entrepreneur studying at NYU Stern New York

It was absolutely inspiring to speak with Marcos Brisson RL 2018 earlier this term. Marcos is the Co-founder and CEO of Kaizntree, who won both the New York University vs Yale Pitch-off and New York University Startup Demo Day. He gave a three minute pitch followed by Q&A to an audience of nearly 500 people. “My co-founders and I started Kaizntree with the mission of empowering solo entrepreneurs and it was great to see all the excitement around what we’re doing”.

So, where did the idea come from? After school, Marcos ran a consulting business in Sydney and saw a lot of customers were struggling with inventory management and using spreadsheets and mental notes. He felt there was nothing really built for a small entrepreneurs or small business owners earning up to half a million in revenue.

After commencing studies at NYU Shanghai in 2019, hoping to enhance his Mandarin language skills as well as business acumen, Marcos returned to study at a NYU Satellite program through COVID. Then, in August 2021 he started at NYU Stern in New York City. His business partners are still studying at NYU Shanghai and they have been working together remotely since 2019. With the time zone difference it actually works very well as there is someone working on the business round the clock.

When asked to reflect on his journey at Redlands, Marcos said he is grateful to many teachers. “I talk to a lot of students at NYU and do not think anyone had better teachers than what I had at Redlands”. And it was studying the IB that was “without a doubt immensely helpful” in preparing him for university and spring boarding his success. Learning to write a carefully crafted long essay was an enormous advantage. Having studied “Theory Of Knowledge” also gave him a head start in core programs at NYU such as Global Perspectives and Society. Marcos believes that doing foreign languages played a big part in being accepted into NYU Shanghai.

Interestingly, Marcos sees that sport was vital to building his entrepreneurial character. “Each sport taught me something else – it forced me to get out of my comfort zone and helped me become a more holistic person. Sports, especially tennis, where you are on your own and you have to perform, made me very competitive, which is a necessary if you are to be a successful Founder.

What really helped Marcos the most at Redlands was the exposure to situations that challenged him. He did debating, although he did not like public speaking, but wanted to improve and was provided with the opportunity to do so. It turned out he loved debating, and sees it as very similar to pitching a start up to investors. He was enabled to start student led clubs, such as the Investment Club, which was great fun and perhaps the first sign that he wanted to start his “own stuff”. He also started the Environment Club, which was only natural given his leadership role as Environment Captain.

“Redlands pushed me and helped me develop resilience, and go beyond what I thought I could do. I gained strength to believe in myself, to have a go, and not be afraid of getting out of my comfort zone.”

Mrs Dana Casimaty
Director of Development
dcasimaty@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9858

Languages

Secondary School International Day

Tuesday 9 April

International Day is set for Tuesday 9 April to celebrate Redlands diverse international community and spotlight the cultures of the languages we teach.

On the Senior Campus, it will be a regular school day, and students are expected to wear their Redlands uniform.

Student-Led International Day Assembly and Tutor Time Activities

Students have organised International Day assembly for Stages 4, 5 and 6, which will occur in the three weeks leading up to the event. The assembly will focus on Redlands diverse international community, exploring the importance of understanding cultural differences to foster global citizenship.

During Tutor Time, students will participate in an International Day-themed quiz created by Year 10 Language students, with a prize awarded to the group with the best results.

International Day Lunchtime Stalls

During lunchtime, international-themed stalls will be set up in Liggins Quad to celebrate the cultures of the languages studied at Redlands. Students can engage in cultural activities, photobooth and purchase sweet snacks from Chinese, French and Japanese stalls. Snacks will be priced between $3 and $5, and purchases can be made on the day by card or cash, or tokens can be pre-purchased one week before at lunchtime in Liggins Quad. Cash payment is preferred to minimise queues.

Sausage Sizzle

A sausage sizzle will also be held in Liggins Quad at lunchtime, offering students the chance to purchase food and drink items. Proceeds from the sausage sizzle will be donated to UNICEF Australia for the Children of Gaza Crisis Appeal, with sausages priced at $3 and a combo with a drink priced at $5.

Canteen International Food at Recess

During recess, students will have the opportunity to sample delicious international dishes from China, France, Japan and Spain provided by the Canteen. Orders for these items must be placed through Flexischools.

UNICEF Australia for Children of Gaza Crisis Appeal

Proceeds from sales on the day will be donated to UNICEF Australia for the Children of Gaza Crisis Appeal, supporting the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza to protect children from ongoing violence and atrocities.

Arigato, Xie Xie, Merci Beaucoup, Muchísimas Gracias & Vobis gratias ago

Uniform Shop

End of Term 1 – Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will close at 4pm on Friday 12 April and reopen on Monday 29 April at 8am.  The shop will also open on the first day of Term 2, Tuesday 30 April.  Students wishing to purchase the new uniform may come to the shop anytime during our opening hours for a fitting. No appointment is necessary.

We are currently working towards having the new uniform available to purchase online through Flexischools by mid Term 2. In the meantime if you wish to purchase any additional items ready for the cooler weather, please email uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu or call us on 9968 9850 and we can take your order.  

Students who are continuing to wear the old uniform will be required to wear their old winter uniform from the start of Term 2. The Uniform Shop continues to stock the old uniform for purchase at reduced prices and can be ordered online  through Flexischools. All Sports uniforms, including fleeces and tracksuits, are also available to purchase online.

Please check your child’s uniform requirements before the end of Term 1, including Representative Sports uniforms.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-4pm and Thursdays 8am-6pm

P: 9968 9850

uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Embroidery of Pockets – Term 1 2024 Update

With the introduction of the new uniform, we are currently reviewing our policy for Pockets, Half and Full Colours. Updated guidance will be issued early next term, which will outline the opportunities for embroidery on blazers along with updated criteria providing for greater transparency, equity and clarity.

This will not affect the current Year 12 students, who will be issued with their final set of awards for Summer Sport, Winter Sport and Cocurricular activities in Term 2, for embroidery over the mid-year holidays. This will be the last chance for Year 12s to have blazers embroidered and they will be able to request past awards for inclusion.  Look out for further information next term.

Year 12

Key Dates

• 30 April – 10 May  Yr 12 IB Half-Yearly Examination Block
• 28 June Yr 12 Formal
• 26 July Gala Arts
• 20 & 21 June Senior Music Festival 
• 5-16 August YR 12 HSC & IB Trials
• 26-30 August Yr 12 Final Orals & Yr 3-12 HSC Visual Arts Exhibition
• 16-20 September IB Visual Arts Exhibition
• 25 September Valedictory
• 16 October – 8 November Yr 12 HSC Exams
• 21 October – 11 November Yr 12 IB Exams 
• 2024 Term Dates

Yr 12 IB Half-Yearly Examinations

Further information regarding the IB Half-Yearly Examinations is posted in iLearn for students and on the Yr 12 Pulse Page for parents. The timetable, examination conduct and items permitted can be found on this page and this information has been shared with students in the IB Core session as well.

University and Careers Update

Continue to encourage your teen to make an appointment with our University and Careers Advisors who are scheduling back-to-back meetings with students to organise their Yr 12 Career Plan. This plan can include a wide range of paths after graduation and students are encouraged to engage with this plan and use it as a working document to best support them.

Also, regularly check the University and Careers Page in Pulse. A news article with up-to-date information will be posted weekly.

Alumni Visitors

Throughout Yr 11 and 12, students have been afforded the opportunity to listen, engage with and learn from Redlands alumni who have regularly been invited to speak to our cohort, thanks to the efforts of our Alumni Community Engagement Coordinator, Kim Flatman, and our Careers Advisors, Justine Fowler and Claire Hurst.

Next week, we invite back Finn Cottee, Redlander from 2015, who will speak with students interested in biomechanical engineering. He attended Sydney University, earned his Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Biomedical Engineering), Mechanical Engineering in 2020. In Yr 12, he took Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics 2U, Chemistry, Physics, Ancient History, History Extension, and Advanced English. He now works for Medtronic Neurovascular

2024 Redlands Cross-Country

Congratulations to all students who participated in the Secondary School Cross Country Carnival at Macquarie University Playing Fields last Thursday. 

Below is a list of the Age champions and Runners Up Age Champions from Yr 12. Congratulations to Cowper for winning the overall carnival based upon House points. 

Student Achievements

Congratulations and best of luck to Alissandra Braden who is competing this week on the Australian Sailing National Youth Squad after qualifying as 3rd Youth ILCA 6 sailor in the Olympic Class at the Australian National Championships in January.

Congratulations and best of luck to Indi Hindmarsh and Tristan Wong for participating in the ISA Touch Football Trials this week at Macquarie University Fields.

Congratulations to Jasmine Black for being selected to play regularly in recent weeks for the Sydney FC Team! Watch a game and continue to cheer her on as she embraces this opportunity!

Fabulous Yr 12 at Meet & Greet 

Rise to the Challenge: Join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay

Get ready to unleash your potential and join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay! Students from Years 7–12, get ready to conquer Sydney’s steepest street in Mosman for a noble cause. Join Redlands for the Humpy Dumpty Balmoral Burn Schools Relay on 26 May, 7:30 to 9:30 am. This event isn’t just about the challenge; it supports sick children nationwide. Founded by Phil Kearns AM to thank the Royal North Shore Hospital, the Balmoral Burn aids hospitals through the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Students can form teams of four, aiming to raise $250 per team for the cause. Separate races will be held for boys and girls. Email Mr. Walker your team by the end of Week 1, Term 2, to participate. Let’s unite as a community and make a difference. For more information, check the Secondary Sports section of Note Day.

Ms Alissa Ynson
Yr 12 Advisor
aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9865   

Year 11

Mock Trial

Reflection from Hiro Phillips:

The Mock Trial team had our first round against Shore. We used the knowledge we have gained about the structure of trials to replicate the events of typical court proceedings. In this round we were the Defence, representing the company Horses for Courses who were being accused of negligence because of an accident that occurred during an equestrian event hosted last year.

We worked cohesively and collaboratively, taking on different roles of a legal team, fiercely debating details of the legislation in contention in our given case. It resulted in a legal victory for us; however, Shore won the Mock Trial competition, with a final score of 210-233. We are looking forward to continuing to practise our skills in the courtroom for the next round.

This round, our team consisted of:

• Barrister 1 – Kosta Mangos
• Barrister 2 – Sophie Yu
• Solicitor – Ruby McDonald
• Witness 1 – Lauren Dower
• Witness 2 – Hiro Phillips
• Court Officer – Elenor Blankenstein
• Researchers – Emma Wong, Andrew Macourt, Caitlin Mitchell 

Secondary School Cross Country Carnival

Congratulations to all Yr 11 students who participated in last Thursdays Secondary School Cross country Carnival at Macquarie University Playing Fields.

Below is a list of the Age Champions and Runners Up Age Champions from each of the age groups, along with the House results.

Congratulations to Cowper for winning the overall carnival based upon House points. 

1. Cowper (204 points)
2. Dumolo (164 points)
3. McDouall (147 points)
4. Roseby (141 points)

Special commendation to the following students:

BOYS – U17

• Champion – Max Perry
• Runner up – Daniel Koppers

GIRLS – U17

• Champion – Annabelle Hwang
• Runner up – Samantha Wightwick

Year 11 Student Led Conferences

Redlands invites you to the Year 11 Student Led Conferences being held on Wednesday 10 April from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. We will do these interviews remotely via Zoom meetings between individual teachers, students and parents.

You should have received an email on Monday 25 March from ‘Redlands Secondary School<edval-noreply@tes.com>, explaining the booking process along with your booking code. Please read the instructions carefully. If you have not received this email, please check your spam folder first before contacting me to resend the code.

Parents and students will have a 5-minute online Zoom meeting with each of their individual class teachers. These Zoom meetings will be accessed by students on their computer through their Year 11 Pastoral Page in iLearn. Zoom links will also be sent to parents.

You have until midnight on Thursday 4 April to enter your interview preferences. Interview times will be scheduled on Friday 5 April and an email confirming your interview times will be sent then. Please note that no new bookings can be made on the day of the event.

Year 12 Jersey

Please find more information on Pulse regarding the ordering of Year 12 Jerseys.

Year 11 University & Careers Newsletter

Please ensure you keep abreast of the weekly careers newsletter which includes key information, key dates, upcoming events and April Holiday Events.

Rise to the Challenge: Join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay

Get ready to unleash your potential and join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay! Students from Years 7–12, get ready to conquer Sydney’s steepest street in Mosman for a noble cause. Join Redlands for the Humpy Dumpty Balmoral Burn Schools Relay on 26 May, 7:30 to 9:30 am. This event isn’t just about the challenge; it supports sick children nationwide. Founded by Phil Kearns AM to thank the Royal North Shore Hospital, the Balmoral Burn aids hospitals through the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Students can form teams of four, aiming to raise $250 per team for the cause. Separate races will be held for boys and girls. Email Mr. Walker your team by the end of Week 1, Term 2, to participate. Let’s unite as a community and make a difference. For more information, check the Secondary Sports section of Note Day.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 11 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 10

Winter School 2024

At today’s Year Meeting, the Dean of Students Ms Jansons spoke to Year 10 about the rigorous selection process that is currently underway for those students who have applied to attend.

Key Messages

Attendance at Winter School should be considered a privilege by students, accompanied by high expectations regarding learning, behaviour, personal responsibility, and contributing positively to community life. 

The process of nominating for enrolment at Winter School can be daunting for any student, and we acknowledge and admire the moral courage displayed by all applicants in nominating themselves to attend. 

We would like to thank you all for your applications and interviews. 

Selection Process

The offer to attend Winter School is based on the following criteria: the student’s application and interview, overall contribution to school life (clubs, sports, activities, service etc.), input from key staff, and your 2024 student record (RADs, Formal Conversations, Detentions etc.). In a coeducation school, gender balance is also important.  

In the next week, letters regarding your Winter School application will be sent home. Not all applications will be successful. 

Successful applications are conditional on students upholding the Student Code of Conduct and acknowledging and supporting Winters School expectations. 

• This offer of a place at Winter School is dependent on the student’s continued adherence to the Redlands Student Code of Conduct, School Values, and sustained academic effort prior to the program’s commencement. 
• While residing at our High Country Campus (HCC), all students must uphold all aspects of the Redlands Student Code of Conduct as outlined in the 2024 Student Planner. 
• At all times, students must stay within the designated boundaries on High Country Campus, Jindabyne and Thredbo. 

Consequences for breaches of the Code will be applied, which may include termination of Winter School enrolment. 

Managing Personal Responses

In the coming week, there will be a spectrum of emotions experienced. Excitement, energy, joy, and thankfulness will be common among those offered a place. 

It’s also important to acknowledge that some students may experience disappointment, frustration, confusion, and grief. 

All these emotions are normal and expected. It’s important to take time to process these emotions, to: 

• Recognise these responses in yourself and others. 
• Understand the cause and consequence of these emotions. 
• Label the nuanced emotion accurately. 
• Express them appropriately and respectfully toward each other. 
• Engage in activities that help you find balance and regulate your emotions effectively. 

Our previous Year 10 cohorts have managed this process with humble compassion for each other and the school. What does that mean? They have privately celebrated and supported each other, focusing on the community within the school. 

If students felt confusion (or sometimes anger) as to why they did not receive an offer and needed more information—instead of having their parents complain on their behalf—they demonstrated maturity and proactively sought feedback from appropriate staff. If you feel like you personally need to talk this through, please reach out for a chat. 

Cross Country Achievements 2024

Congratulations to the following students who completed and excelled in the Secondary School Cross Country Carnival.

U15: Runners Up: Ethan Lee and Isobel Campbell

U16: Champions: Otto Ross-Sampson and Imogen Howard

          Runner Up: Toby Healey and Amber Kusano

Rise to the Challenge: Join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay

Get ready to unleash your potential and join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay! Students from Years 7–12, get ready to conquer Sydney’s steepest street in Mosman for a noble cause. Join Redlands for the Humpy Dumpty Balmoral Burn Schools Relay on 26 May, 7:30 to 9:30 am. This event isn’t just about the challenge; it supports sick children nationwide. Founded by Phil Kearns AM to thank the Royal North Shore Hospital, the Balmoral Burn aids hospitals through the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Students can form teams of four, aiming to raise $250 per team for the cause. Separate races will be held for boys and girls. Email Mr. Walker your team by the end of Week 1, Term 2, to participate. Let’s unite as a community and make a difference. For more information, check the Secondary Sports section of Note Day.

First Australia RoboCamps

First Australia RoboCamps teach students to design, build and code robots to complete a series of challenges. Classes are offered from beginner to advanced level in purpose-built facilities at Macquarie University. These are perfect for students who wish to stretch and challenge their STEM engineering and coding skills. RoboCamps will run over the April term break, and the deadline for registration is 14 April.

Register Here

English Writing Competitions

There are some exciting opportunities for eager students to flex their writing muscles this term and next with the following writing competitions now open for submissions from students in Yrs 7-12:

• The Nan Manfield Young Writers’ Award – deadline: 14 April 2024
• The Whitlam Institute What Matters? Competition (fiction, non-fiction, prose or poetry) – deadline: 17 May 2024
• Mosman Youth Awards in Literature (prose and poetry) – deadline: 31 May 2024

We encourage all students to have a go at crafting a piece of writing. Whether it is based on work they have done in their English class or something they have composed out of their own interest, writing a piece that is judged externally is a great way to gain validation for effort and skill.

For more details, please visit the websites above or contact Dr Phoebe Poon (Redlands High Potential Learning Coordinator) at ppoon@redlands.nsw.edu.au

NSW School Vaccination Program 2024

Each year NSW Health works in partnership with schools to offer the vaccines recommended by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for adolescents as part of the school vaccination program.

The following vaccine is offered free to Year 10 students at school on Thursday 11 April.

• Meningococcal ACWY vaccine

The vaccination will only be provided at school if consent has been received.  To provide consent for vaccination online follow this link. 

Please provide consent by Wednesday 10 April to register your child for the clinic.  Students whose consent is not completed before this deadline are to attend the vaccination clinic catch up opportunity on Thursday 7 November.

If you or your child do not have a Medicare card, consent can still be provided by requesting a paper-based consent form directly from the Year Advisor.

To help answer questions you may have regarding providing vaccination and online consent, please visit the NSW Health website.

Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 10 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 9

Cross Country Carnival

In the face of challenging and rainy conditions, a number of Yr 9 students chose to run in the Cross Country Carnival last Thursday. Beyond the obvious boost to physical fitness through extensive running, this event ignites a sense of teamwork and house spirit among participants and really pushes students beyond their limits.  

Well done to the following Yr 9 and 10 students who achieved Age Champion and Runner Up respectively in their age category. 

And, congratulations to Cowper for winning the overall carnival based upon House points. 

Subject Focus – Commerce

Yr 9 Commerce students embarked on another enlightening masterclass with investment expert, Dr Shane Edwards. Shane is the Managing Director, Head of Australia and New Zealand, at MSCI Inc, a Redlands parent and alumnus. His focus with the students was on investments, forming part of their Term 1 exploration into Consumer and Financial Decisions. 

Understanding the significance of investment is a crucial aspect of financial literacy. Equipped with knowledge on how to leverage their savings, students also grappled with the fundamental concept of risk and reward – an essential lesson for the TikTok generation. 

In addition to exploring various asset classes, students actively participated in a simulation exercise. They were tasked with deciding how to allocate a sum of money, providing valuable insights into their individual risk tolerance and business acumen. 

We extend our gratitude to Dr Edwards who graciously gave up most of this day to provide real-world examples of investments to our students. There was a significant amount of interest from the Year 9 cohort and we encourage you to ask your sons and daughters about their session with Dr Edwards. 

Rise to the Challenge: Join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay

Get ready to unleash your potential and join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay! Students from Year 7 – 12, get ready to conquer Sydney’s steepest street in Mosman for a noble cause. Join Redlands for the Humpy Dumpty Balmoral Burn Schools Relay on 26 May, 7:30 to 9:30 am. This event isn’t just about the challenge; it supports sick children nationwide. Founded by Phil Kearns AM to thank the Royal North Shore Hospital, the Balmoral Burn aids hospitals through the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Students can form teams of four, aiming to raise $250 per team for the cause. Separate races will be held for boys and girls. Email Mr. Walker your team by the end of Week 1, Term 2, to participate. Let’s unite as a community and make a difference. For more information, check the Secondary Sports section of Note Day.

First Australia RoboCamps

First Australia RoboCamps teach students to design, build and code robots to complete a series of challenges. Classes are offered from beginner to advanced level in purpose-built facilities at Macquarie University. These are perfect for students who wish to stretch and challenge their STEM engineering and coding skills. RoboCamps will run over the April term break, and the deadline for registration is 14 April.

Register Here

Mr Tobias Horan
Yr 9 Advisor
9968 9872
thoran@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 8

Week 10 – Keeping our Nose to the Grindstone

After a wonderful Easter long weekend, it was a fast return to a busy week for Yr 8. Students faced the test of navigating multiple assessments this week, learning the challenge of balancing their time between tasks to ensure their best effort could be applied to them all.

In Tutor Time, the cohort completed effort tracking, a process where students self-assess each quality of their behaviour, diligence and engagement in their various subjects. Teachers also provide students with effort tracking scores and the difference between a student’s self-assessment versus their teachers’ scores can often be the source of a valuable conversation with their Tutor, as students develop their self-awareness regarding their personal approach to lessons.

Our Coaching Conversations also continued in Tutor time as students reflected on their personal progress so far this year and continued to set valuable goals to work through in the semester ahead. This goal setting process has carried on across the term in Tutor time, with students engaging in meaningful discussions with their Tutors about how they can develop their academic potential and continue to refine their social and emotional skills. The process is designed to engage students in considering the outcomes they wish to achieve and then setting actionable targets that they can achieve.

Some of our cohort goals academic goals have been:

• “I would like to engage more in my classes by putting my hand up more often and by asking my teacher for extra activities if I finish quickly.”
• “I want to start assessments earlier. The window between getting assessment notifications and task due dates is earlier, so checking the calendar and starting earlier is a goal of mine.”
• “I would like to focus on my time management skills in getting work done by minimising distractions and maximising productivity by setting a more specific time schedule. E.g. setting 1 hour for Maths instead of setting anytime in a week.”

Some of our social and emotional goals have been:

• “I want to further expand my friend groups by being part of different things. I’m in a range of cocurricular activities and am looking to expand and challenge myself socially.”
• “I want to be kinder to people, so that I can get along with more people. I’ll do this by thinking more before talking and aiming to have to less impulsive behaviour.”
• “I would like to practice meditating more, particularly for football as it will help me forget about moments of stress.”

Cross Country Review

Congratulations again to all students who competed in the Secondary School Cross Country Carnival last week. As a compulsory event for Yr 8 this year, we had many bodies on the ground, pushing to achieve their best. The course was a tricky one, with some tough uphill sections and challenging twists and turns over the 3km, so it was an achievement for everyone to get through it. The final results have been tallied for each age group, so a massive congratulations to the following students, who all achieved overall age champions or runners up positions:

• U14 Girls Age Champion: Liv Law
• U14 Girls Runner Up: Natalie Bai
• U14 Boys Runner Up: Tristan Fournier Le Ray

A big congratulations to Cowper House who also won the overall carnival by quite a large margin in points! Dumolo placed second, followed closely by McDouall and then Roseby.

English Writing Competitions

There are some exciting opportunities for eager students to flex their writing muscles this term and next with the following writing competitions now open for submissions from students in Yrs 7-12:

• The Nan Manfield Young Writers’ Award – deadline: 14 April 2024
• The Whitlam Institute What Matters? Competition (fiction, non-fiction, prose or poetry) – deadline: 17 May 2024
• Mosman Youth Awards in Literature (prose and poetry) – deadline: 31 May 2024

We encourage all students to have a go at crafting a piece of writing. Whether it is based on work they have done in their English class or something they have composed out of their own interest, writing a piece that is judged externally is a great way to gain validation for effort and skill.

For more details, please visit the websites above or contact Dr Phoebe Poon (Redlands High Potential Learning Coordinator) at ppoon@redlands.nsw.edu.au

First Australia RoboCamps

First Australia RoboCamps teach students to design, build and code robots to complete a series of challenges. Classes are offered from beginner to advanced level in purpose-built facilities at Macquarie University. These are perfect for students who wish to stretch and challenge their STEM engineering and coding skills. RoboCamps will run over the April term break, and the deadline for registration is 14 April.

Register Here

Rise to the Challenge: Join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay

Get ready to unleash your potential and join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay! Students from Years 7–12, get ready to conquer Sydney’s steepest street in Mosman for a noble cause. Join Redlands for the Humpy Dumpty Balmoral Burn Schools Relay on 26 May, 7:30 to 9:30 am. This event isn’t just about the challenge; it supports sick children nationwide. Founded by Phil Kearns AM to thank the Royal North Shore Hospital, the Balmoral Burn aids hospitals through the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Students can form teams of four, aiming to raise $250 per team for the cause. Separate races will be held for boys and girls. Email Mr. Walker your team by the end of Week 1, Term 2, to participate. Let’s unite as a community and make a difference. For more information, check the Secondary Sports section of Note Day.

Term 1 Key Dates and Upcoming Events

• Term Ends: Friday 12 April

Mr Jimmy Tod-Hill
Year 8 Advisor
jtodhill@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462

Year 7

Cross Country Carnival 

Congratulations to our wonderful Cross Country participants last week. It was a fantastic opportunity for our Yr 7 community to come together and support each other. A massive congratulations goes to the following students who were the Age Champions on the day. Sasha Gordon, Edward Callaghan, Sophie Wong, Stella Brock, James Doree, Miles Woodhouse, Niamh McDonald and Ella Liira. Thank you also to the students who were involved in the BBQ, race organisation and clean up.  And finally, a great big Thank You to Mr Walker, Mr Gray and our wonderful Sports Department who organised the carnival with such positivity and enthusiasm.  

A big shout out also goes to Cowper for winning the overall carnival based upon House points. 

1. Cowper (204 points)
2. Dumolo (164 points)
3. McDouall (147 points)
4. Roseby (141 points)

Year 7 Day of AI – Friday 10 May 2024 

We are excited to announce an innovative opportunity for our Yr 7 students to participate in the Day of Artificial Intelligence (Day of AI) event. 

The Day of AI event is a globally recognised interactive teaching and learning experience designed to empower students to develop an understanding of concepts associated with AI systems and develop a deeper understanding of its potential impact on society and reflect on ethical considerations.  

At Redlands, we believe in fostering a culture of adaptability, creativity, and collaboration. By integrating programs like the Day of AI into our curriculum, we are ensuring that our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. This experience will not only enhance their technological capabilities but also improve their ability to think critically, collaborate in teams, and communicate effectively. 

Participation in the Day of AI event is not only an opportunity for our students to engage with technological innovation, but also a chance for them to take a supported risk, explore new ideas, and develop their voices as contributors to our global community.  

The program will run for two days, with the first day (Friday 10 May) dedicated to interactive learning experiences for the entire cohort. On the second day (Monday 13 May), students will have the option to participate in a time-boxed competition where they will work in teams to develop innovative ideas for using AI to tackle sustainability and climate change. 

We encourage you to support your child’s participation in this enriching experience and look forward to seeing the creativity and innovation that they bring to the Day of AI event. 

Shout Outs 

A huge Thank You to Aimee Van der Burg and Xavier Le Page who demonstrated all our Redlands Values at the recent Cross Country Carnival. Their positive can-do attitude was exemplary, and we acknowledge their maturity and outstanding contribution to our Yr 7 community. 

Good Luck to the following students who are participating in the Battle of the Bands, Rafi Nicholas, Ella Liira, Jackson Humphreys, Alexander Read, Grayson Sloot and Alexia Tsacalos. We can’t wait to see your performances. 

Congratulations to Ethan Wei and Irene Kim, who are through to the finals of the Joan & Monica Halliday Awards and Isobel Anderson Awards respectively.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

As our final week of Term 1 approaches, here are some photos of our Yr 7 journey so far…

First Australia RoboCamps

First Australia RoboCamps teach students to design, build and code robots to complete a series of challenges. Classes are offered from beginner to advanced level in purpose-built facilities at Macquarie University. These are perfect for students who wish to stretch and challenge their STEM engineering and coding skills. RoboCamps will run over the April term break, and the deadline for registration is 14 April.

Register Here

Rise to the Challenge: Join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay

Get ready to unleash your potential and join the 2024 Balmoral Burn Schools Relay! Students from Years 7–12, get ready to conquer Sydney’s steepest street in Mosman for a noble cause. Join Redlands for the Humpy Dumpty Balmoral Burn Schools Relay on 26 May, 7:30 to 9:30 am. This event isn’t just about the challenge; it supports sick children nationwide. Founded by Phil Kearns AM to thank the Royal North Shore Hospital, the Balmoral Burn aids hospitals through the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. Students can form teams of four, aiming to raise $250 per team for the cause. Separate races will be held for boys and girls. Email Mr. Walker your team by the end of Week 1, Term 2, to participate. Let’s unite as a community and make a difference. For more information, check the Secondary Sports section of Note Day.

Ms Abby Walker
Yr 7 Advisor
9968 9818
awalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Redlands House and PreKindergarten

International Day

The wonderful Redlands International Day will be held on 9 April. This is a day for us to celebrate the rich international flavour that makes Redlands the diverse and inclusive community that it is.

As always, we would love to welcome parents into our classrooms who would like to share their own unique culture with our students. This may take the shape of storytelling, books, costumes, music. dancing or art and craft experiences. Please speak to your class teacher if you would like to share with the class.

Spare clothes

Please remember that all children need to have spare clothes in their bags please. Spare clothes are helpful not just for toileting accidents, but also for when children may get dirty or wet during play. We do have spare clothes at Redlands House, but our stocks get very quickly depleted when we have water play and the weather is changeable. Any donations of old uniforms are greatly appreciated.

Mrs Chemane Huon
Redlands House and Transition Coordinator
chuon@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9904 1448

Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848

Head of Junior School

I hope you had the opportunity to enjoy some quality family time over the Easter Long Weekend. As we move towards the last week of the term it is good to reflect on the very positive start our Junior School students have made to the academic year. Over the last 10 weeks students have been involved in a wide range of learning experiences and activities and through their hard work and perseverance, have hopefully set a strong foundation for continued success in the coming terms. In this week’s assembly we spoke about how taking time to pause and reflect on new learning, new understanding and new accomplishments is important for students as it helps them to celebrate how far they’ve come, appreciate their strengths and consider what they want to achieve next.

International Day

On Tuesday 9 April (Week 11), our school community will celebrate our global-mindedness and diversity through our annual International Day focus. Students and staff are encouraged to dress up in either international dress or colours for the day and teachers will have a series of themed lessons during the day. Parents are encouraged to connect with your child’s class teacher if you are able to present or share your own cultural backgrounds and experiences utilising the knowledge we have in our community and connecting home and school further.

Children’s Opera

On the same day our Junior Choir will participate in Musgrove Opera’s performance of Mulga Bill’s Bicycle at The Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood. Alongside a stellar cast led by soprano, Brianna Louwen, they will be joined by over 180 young singers from schools including Kambala, The Kings School, John Colet School and Ascham School. Our students and music team have worked very hard work over many weeks to prepare for this special performance and we hope they will relish the opportunity to perform in this finale of the 2024 Children’s Opera Project.

Wayside Chapel Mufti Day

Friday 3 May (Week 1, Term 2)

Redlands students love to make a difference and ‘Let their light shine’ by doing good.

Alex Long, Community Engagement Educator from Wayside Chapel, spoke at the recent Year 6 Leadership Day. Hearing of the work of  Wayside Chapel, Year 6 decided to support them. Their values of ‘Love over hate’ and ‘no us and them’ align with our own Redlands Values. 

Junior School Captains Amelie Cadman and Pax Staley-Lobo have assisted the School to develop its connection with Wayside Chapel with visits, research and plans for how Year 6 can lead the School in this positive initiative. Year 6 will be helping families and students at Redlands develop an appreciation of the Wayside Chapel community. 

Year 6 has set the challenge for Redlands to be the school that raises the most support for Wayside in one calendar year. Look out for details of how they plan to achieve this goal. 

Save the Date

To get us started Junior Campus (Redlands House to Year 6) will be having a Mufti Day  Friday 3 May (Term 2 Week 1) to raise funds and awareness for Wayside Chapel. Students will come to school in Mufti clothing and bring a donation to support the work of Wayside. There will also be opportunities to collect, pack and sort toiletry donations at different times throughout the year.

More details to come through Note Day and class parents communication.

In class students will be given information about Mufti Day and Wayside by the Year 6 Students.

For additional information please contact Fiona McKenzie Junior Campus Chaplain. 

Brainstorm Productions Student Wellbeing Performance

Zanna & the Lost Code

On Thursday 11 April, Brainstorm Productions will be presenting their student wellbeing performance Zanna & the Lost Code for our Year 3-6 students. This live theatre experience inspires and empowers students to be respectful, responsible, assertive and resilient, both online and offline.

When Zanna and Eddie arrive at coding camp, they embark on a magical journey into the Camp Captain’s new online game for kids. Through a series of exciting challenges, Zanna and Eddie experience the power of empathy, respect, kindness and assertive communication. They discover that we all have the power to make the internet a safer and more positive place.

Zanna & the Lost Code is developed in collaboration with teachers and psychologists and aligned with key outcomes from the Australian and Victorian Curriculum. The show is designed to spark conversations about bullying, cyber safety and resilience amongst our students.

Brainstorm Productions is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected Theatre in Education companies, performing to over 260,000 students every year. Brainstorm Productions is endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider and listed as an evidence-based bullying prevention program on the Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu. Learn more about Brainstorm Productions by visiting their website, or following them on Instagram (@brainstormproductions_), Facebook (@Brainstorm.Productions) or LinkedIn.

 Mother’s Day Celebration – Book Here

Uniform Shop
End of Term 1 – Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will close at 4pm on Friday 12 April and reopen on Monday 29 April at 8am.  The shop will also open on the first day of Term 2, Tuesday 30 April.  Students wishing to purchase the new uniform may come to the shop anytime during our opening hours for a fitting. No appointment is necessary.

We are currently working towards having the new uniform available to purchase online through Flexischools by mid Term 2.  In the meantime if you wish to purchase any additional items ready for the cooler weather, please email uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu or call us on 9968 9850 and we can take your order.  

Students who are continuing to wear the old uniform will be required to wear their old winter uniform from the start of Term 2. The Uniform Shop continues to stock the old uniform for purchase at reduced prices and can be ordered online  through Flexischools. All Sports uniforms, including fleeces and tracksuits, are also available to purchase online.

Please check your child’s uniform requirements before the end of Term 1 including Representative Sports uniforms.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am–4pm and Thursdays 8am-6pm

P: 9968 9850

uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Mr Ian Holden
Head of Junior School
iholden@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022

Head of Preparatory School

International Day

9 April 

5 more sleeps to go until we celebrate Redlands International Day. Thank you to the incredible group of parents who have combined ideas and resources to bring together a day that will be filled with culturally diverse activities and fun! We also are deeply appreciative of all the families who are bringing in delicious delights for our students to try at lunch time!

Below are some questions that I am sure you are all asking.

What does my child wear?

They wear mufti. Please dress in a way that reflects a culture that your child connects with. It may be a national costume or a splash of colour that represents a national flag of a country.

Are normal activities on after school?

Yes

Will lunchtime Clubs be on?

No

What will they eat?

Please bring normal recess and lunch. Lunch and recess orders will be as normal but please take into consideration that we will be offering the children an ‘extra’ treat after they have eaten (More details below about this).

Lunchtime Treats

At lunchtime, our K-2 students will have the choice of choosing one treat from lunchtime food stalls. Can I please encourage all families to discuss the options below with their children so that they know which one they would like to try next Tuesday.

It is important for our students to know this is not a lunch replacement nor is it compulsory, it is merely a treat. If you are worried about any of these choices due to allergies or other medical reasons, can I please ask you to alert your class teacher that you don’t want your child to participate.

 A big thank you to families and communities for providing the following food choices.

International Day Food

1) Chocoramo – probably the most famous childhood snack in Colombia. A thin slice of vanilla sponge cake covered in a thin layer of chocolate. We would serve in bitesize portions. (Contains Gluten, dairy, eggs and soy)

2) Alfajor -to replicate the most popular childhood snack in Argentina, the Alfajor, we would offer a plain Maria biscuit from Aldi, with some Dulce De Leche caramel from Coles on it (Contains Gluten, Dairy, Soy). We did this last year at International Day and it was a big success.

3) Tortilla Chips – Paper Cup of lightly salted Tortilla Chips to represent Mexico (GF, DF)

4) Hershey’s Chocolate Kisses and Rice Krispie Treats  – these contain Kellogg’s Rice Bubbles, butter, and marshmallows.

(ingredients: sugar, milk, chocolate, cocoa butter, milk fat, lecithin (soy) and natural flavour).

5) Olive Bread  – Mixed Mediteranean olives from Cole’s 

Self Raising Flour, salt, greek yoghurt, olive oil

6) Samosas in serviettes 

Ingredients: spiced potatoes, onions, peas and spices puri with Papdi

7) Papdi

Ingredients: Carom seeds, cumin seeds deep fried in oil

8) Sev Puri with Papdi, Sev and potato mix with tomato sauce in a mini plate 

Ingredients: Chickpea flour paste, turmeric, cayenne, ajwain deep fried in oil

9) Boondi in mini bowls with mini spoons

Ingredients: Chickpea flour

Year 2 Strings Open Lesson

In Week 11, all Year 2 students will proudly display their progress and achievements from the Year 2 Strings program. Held during the normal Year 2 Strings time, this Open Lesson offers parents a glimpse into the remarkable skills our students have learnt and applied on their instrument. It’s also a great chance to meet and connect with our dedicated Strings tutors. We invite Year 2 parents along to this lesson, with details as follows:

Date: Monday 8 April (Week 11)
Time: 12:30-1pm
Location: Various rooms within the Parkes Building. Please enter via the Junior School Gates and follow the signs. 

We look forward to celebrating strings student achievement with you. Please reach out to juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au should you have any questions. 

Wayside Chapel Mufti Day

Friday 3 May (Week 1, Term 2)

A Message from Ms McKenzie

Redlands students love to make a difference and ‘Let their light shine’ by doing good.

Alex Long, Community Engagement Educator from Wayside Chapel, spoke at the recent Year 6 Leadership Day. Hearing of the work of  Wayside Chapel, Year 6 decided to support them. Their values of ‘Love over hate’ and ‘no us and them’ align with our own Redlands Values. 

Junior School Captains Amelie Cadman and Pax Staley-Lobo have assisted the School to develop its connection with Wayside Chapel with visits, research and plans for how Year 6 can lead the School in this positive initiative. Year 6 will be helping families and students at Redlands develop an appreciation of the Wayside Chapel community. 

Year 6 has set the challenge for Redlands to be the school that raises the most support for Wayside in one calendar year. Look out for details of how they plan to achieve this goal. 

Mother’s Day Celebration – Book Here

Uniform Shop
End of Term 1 – Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will close at 4pm on Friday 12 April and reopen on Monday 29 April at 8am.  The shop will also open on the first day of Term 2, Tuesday 30 April.  Students wishing to purchase the new uniform may come to the shop anytime during our opening hours for a fitting.  No appointment is necessary.

We are currently working towards having the new uniform available to purchase online through Flexischools by mid Term 2. In the meantime if you wish to purchase any additional items ready for the cooler weather, please email uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu or call us on 9968 9850 and we can take your order.  

Students who are still wearing the old uniform will be required to wear their old winter uniform from the start of Term 2. The Uniform Shop continues to stock the old uniform for purchase at reduced prices and can be ordered online  through Flexischools. All Sports uniforms, including fleeces and tracksuits, are also available to purchase online.

Please check your child’s uniform requirements before the end of Term 1 including Representative Sports uniforms.

Uniform Shop Opening Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-4pm and Thursdays 8am-6pm

P: 9968 9850

uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Ainslie Breckenridge
Head of Preparatory School
abreckenridge@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848

Secondary Sport

We are extremely fortunate to have Ms Mia Lundquist in our Fitness Centre as the Director of Strength & Conditioning. Over the last (nearly) 12 months, Mia has implemented and number of changes within the space to develop all athletes at Redlands, developing some key focus areas to work with sports and the development of athletes.

• Injury Prevention: Strengthening muscles, tendons and ligaments can help prevent injuries by improving overall body mechanics and stability. Conditioning exercises also enhance flexibility and mobility, reducing the risk of strains and sprains during athletic activities.
• Performance Enhancement: Building strength and endurance directly contributes to improved performance in sports. Enhanced muscular power and explosiveness can lead to faster sprint times, higher jumps and more powerful hits or throws. Additionally, better aerobic and anaerobic conditioning can help athletes sustain high-intensity efforts for longer durations, leading to better overall performance during competitions.
• Optimised Skill Execution: Strength and conditioning training can enhance an athlete’s ability to execute technical skills more effectively. For example, a soccer player with greater lower body strength may have more power and accuracy in their kicks, while a basketball player with better core stability might improve their shooting accuracy and balance.
• Mental Toughness: Endurance training, such as running or cycling, not only builds physical stamina but also mental resilience. Athletes who undergo rigorous conditioning are better equipped to handle the mental challenges of competition, such as fatigue, pressure and adversity.
• Recovery and Rehabilitation: Incorporating strength and conditioning exercises into training programs can aid in the recovery from injuries and help prevent future re-injuries. Targeted exercises can strengthen weak areas, improve joint stability and restore range of motion, facilitating the rehabilitation process.

We are incorporating a Strength & Conditioning session for each of the 1st teams this season, and this is encouraged for all students (not just those in the 1st teams). There is more information in the Note Day below on how to register for the Fitness Centre sessions.

‘Sportsmanship for me is when a guy walks off the court and you really can’t tell if whether he won or lost, when he carries himself with pride either way’

Jim Courier

Head of Secondary Sport – Mr Cameron Ellis

ISA Strategic Review of Sport

As part of the ISA (Independent Sporting Association) Strategic Review of Sport, the ISA has engaged an independent consultant to prepare a survey covering themes such as your satisfaction, expectations, and sentiment toward various elements of ISA, with key demographic questions also included. Students will also be surveyed. The survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous. Parent and carer feedback is valued by the ISA and will be used to guide ISA into the future. Below are the survey links. Please note the survey will close at 4pm Friday 12 April.

• Student survey link: here
• Parent survey link here

Redlands Secondary Sports Calendar

• Saturday 6 April – Winter Sport Trials
• Thursday 11 April – NO THURSDAY AFTERNOON SPORT

Athletics

Basketball

Norths Basketball Holiday Camp Information

• Hoops Camp 1 – Monday 15 April & Tuesday 16 April 9:30am-3:30pm
• Hoops Camp 2 – Thursday 18 April & Friday 19 April 9:30am-3:30pm
• Hoops Camp 3 – Monday 22 April & Tuesday 23 April 9:30am-3:30pm
• Girls only Camp – Wednesday 24 April 9:30am-12:30pm
• High Performance Camp – Wednesday 24 April 9:30am-3:30pm

If you would like to know more about our Holiday programs, please email Molly – development@nsba.com.au

Bears Shooting Factory

• Mondays – 4:00pm-5:20pm (Ages 11-13)
• Thursdays 4:00pm-5:20pm (Ages 14-17)

Bears Shooting Factory is a 10-week program designed for young basketball players who are serious about improving their shooting efficiency. The program works foundational shooting techniques from the feet up to the hands and is coached by Norths High Performance Coaches, brick by brick. The young athletes will have weekly homework, be able to track their shots through Google Docs and enjoy exclusive access to Norths shooting machines.

Cross Country

It was a great day out at Macquarie University on Thursday for the Cross Country Carnival, with over 60 competitors from Years 9-12 braving the elements and then all of Year 7 and 8 competing in the afternoon. A huge thank you to the Sports Department for organising the event.

Congratulations to the following Age Champions and Runner Ups

A huge congratulations to Cowper who won the overall House Cross Country Shield!

1. Cowper (204 points)
2. Dumolo (164 points)
3. McDouall (147 points)
4. Roseby (141 points)

Information relating to the ISA Cross Country Carnival and the Redlands team competing will be sent out early next week.

Fitness Centre

Changes to the Fitness Centre:

ALL students interested in attending Open Gym in the mornings must sign up. Please refer to the sign-up button on Pulse and ensure you sign up with your preferred days.

Session times are staggered to provide more students access each morning with safe and effective coaching.

Year 11-12: 6:30-6:45 Latest Arrival/Start Time

Year 9-10: 6:45 Start Time

Year 7/8: 7:10 Start time. Monday

 
 Afternoon sessions are reserved for Rep Sports.

Football

Football capitalised on the gathering of its cohort for trial games last Saturday by holding its season launch event on the new astroturf Northern Fields at Macquarie University.

Gerry Gomez, Football Director, announced the addition of four more teams to the program this year due to the sport’s growing popularity. He noted that the outstanding performance of the First XI Boys at the CIS Plate on Friday (winning 8-1) sets a promising tone for what looks to be a fantastic season ahead!

Captains Hannah Garde and Liam McFarlane delivered a heartfelt speech emphasising the significance of unity within the squad before announcing the selected players for the Boys and Girls 2nds teams.

Gerry, along with Assistant Head of Sport (Coach and Student Development) Graham Nes, had the honour of presenting the First XI Girls and Boys with their jerseys. Mr Nes remarked on the intense competition for spots in the Firsts, acknowledging the commendable dedication and skill demonstrated by all players throughout the selection process.

Congratulations to all players.

Hockey

After weeks of conducting trials, the Hockey teams for the upcoming Winter season have been determined. This weekend, Redlands will be sending two teams to Barker for trial matches. Looking ahead to Thursday 11 April, we will be hosting the 2024 Hockey Launch in the Lang Gym. For additional details on all things Redlands Hockey, please refer to Redlands Pulse. We are excited for the start of the 2024 Hockey Season and hope you are too.

Netball

Introducing our First VII 2024 Netball team receiving their Firsts dresses .

Our shooters for the season include the 2024 Netball Captain Celine Patel, Charlotte Horton and Tahlia Stone. 

Our midcourters are Eva Osborn, Clara Blackstock, Chloe Jennings and Ruby McDonald. 

Our defenders are Alex Tanner, Sienna Harris , Heidi Charles and Mikala Sanger Larsson.

Please join me in wishing them a successful season ahead. Please feel free to come and watch the girls in action over the season – they are an accomplished team and will provide some awesome spectating.

The First VII 2024 team is led this season by Redlander and major success story, the star GD for the Swifts, Coach Jemma Donoghue,  and her talented co-coach and Redlander, Sophie Bailey.

Here also is the draw for this  Saturday’s Super Netball Day at Barker.

Rugby

Students should be familiar with how and where to view their weekly sessions. Sessions are outlined for the remainder of term.

Each student within the Rugby program will have the following requirements throughout the season:

• 2 Training Sessions per week (Tuesday and Thursday afternoon sessions)
• Saturday game commitment.

If parents wish grant permission for students to be picked up/leave from the training venue, this is to be communicated via email to jparsonage@redlands.nsw.edu.au

All student absences (trainings and games) need to be recorded through the Sport Absence Form on Pulse.

Students are encouraged to attend the Fitness Centre more regularly to complement their development within the sport. The Fitness Centre is open to all each morning. Opens Rugby have an extra compulsory Fitness Centre commitment. This is also scheduled on students’ calendars.

Trainings:

Students are to wear full Redlands Sports uniforms.

Students are to bring footy boots (no metal studs) and mouthguards to EVERY session. If students play in any other protective wear they are encouraged to bring these to training – headgear/ shoulder pads.

Students will be unable to participate in contact drills without a mouthguard.

Snowsports

Welcome BBQ – CANCELLED

Due to weather over the next couple of days, we have had to cancel the Snowsports BBQ. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Redlands Cup

Please register for Redlands cup 

Second Hand Snowsports Sale

Touch Football

Please see the information below to close out our wonderful season.

• Please fill out the following feedback form to help us continue to improve our sport. 
• All wonderful photos from the season can be viewed and purchased through the following link
• Please keep an eye out for optional off season training opportunities in Term 2. There will be various events for play offered to selected students in Term 2 & 3.
• If you are interested in pathways to play touch football outside of school. Please see the Norths Touch website. There is currently an expression of interest open for the Winter Representative program (Vawdon Cup). Any students wanting more information on this can come and ask questions during lunch times in the Fitness Centre.

Thank you for a commitment this summer.

Water Polo

Students should be familiar with how and where to view their weekly sessions. Sessions are outlined for the remainder of term.

Each players within the Water Polo program will have the following requirements:

2 Training Sessions per week & 1x Game

1x Pool session on Thursday for all ages
1x Gym session Tuesday afternoons (Opens Girls) 3.30-4.30pm
1x morning gym session (any morning for juniors) 6.45-8am

If parents wish grant permission for students to be picked up/leave from the training venue, this is to be communicated via email to jparsonage@redlands.nsw.edu.au

All student absences (trainings and games) need to be recorded through the Sport Absence Form on Pulse.

Students are encouraged to attend the Fitness Centre more regularly to complement their development within the sport. The Fitness Centre is open to all each morning.

All Boys will need to wear Redlands swimmers, they can be purchased from the uniform shop. All Girls will need to wear the Redlands Water Polo Cat Suits, which can also be purchased from the uniform shop, they are the only swimmers that are to be worn in the pool. Water Polo is a representative sport and as such students are reminded that they need to arrive at their fixtures in either full school uniform or full Redlands Sports Track Suit. There is an additional cost to Water Polo, with students needing to pay a pool entry fee on the nights of competition.

Notice from NBA Water Polo:

• We have changed the start date for the Opens competition, and we will now commence on Friday 3 May 2024 and run through to Friday 28 June 2024 – 8 round games and 1 Grand final round.
• The Inters competition will commence on Monday 6 May 2024.

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 2024 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 2022-24 >> select your sport

Password (redlands2024) 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.

Winter Sport – Key Contacts

Junior Sport

Winter Sport Trials 

Our final team selection/training for Term 2 Football, Rugby, Netball and Hockey will take place this Saturday (5 April) as previously advertised. Students will have the opportunity to be seen once again by their coaches ahead of the season start in Week 1, Term 2. If your child is absent from the trials please complete the sport absence form so coaches are aware of it.

Please select the following link to view all meeting times, start times and collection times.

Trial Schedule Here

Junior School Athletics Carnival – Field Events Trials

As previously advertised, in preparation for our Athletics Carnival students will be completing a unit of Athletics in their PE classes in Term 2 which will cover High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put and Discus. We will then be hosting Field Events Pre Carnival trials for these events in Term 2. To nominate your child for these Pre Carnival trials please complete your child’s details here. 2024 Field Event Trials

Redlands Pulse Orientation and Navigation Video

Our intranet, Redlands Pulse, is the first port of call for all Junior School Sport related enquiries. A video has been produced to show you how to navigate through Pulse. You can view this short video here.

Redlands Pulse

The Junior School Sport pages on Redlands Pulse will continue to be the ‘source of truth’ for all information relating to sport this term. I am asking that if parents have an enquiry relating to sport that your first port of call will be the Junior School Sport section of Redlands Pulse.

Sport Information Booklet 

For all Sport information regarding what sports we offer when, how to navigate our documents, as well as information on Uniforms and Carnivals please refer to our Parent Information Booklet on Pulse.

Term 1 Upcoming Dates

For Term 1 upcoming dates and key events these can be viewed by selecting this link.

Sport Calendar

The sport calendar for Term 2 onwards is available online on Junior School Sport Page. You can also view it by selecting here; 2024 JS Sport Calendar

 Representative Sports- Saturday Morning Match Wear

Just a reminder for all families who represent Redlands in Saturday sport only Redlands Sports Uniforms and match day kit is to be worn. Each family should own either a school tracksuit and or a fleece that they can wear over the top of their playing kit if they are cold. If your child feels the cold they may play in their fleece if their match allows it.

Any incorrect item will now be confiscated as all students have received the same message.

Wednesday Sport Inability to Train

If your child has an injury that prevents them from training, please send through an email to Junior Sport juniorsport@redlands.nsw.edu.au requesting they ‘sit out’ of training for that particular session. We can then forward this to the relevant external coaching staff. Where applicable please include when they can return to normal training, so coaches are aware of this. That way coaching staff are aware of an injury that prevents them from participating at the venue but also allows us to be aware of periods where they are medically required to ‘sit out’.

Representative Sport Student Absence

If students are absent on match day, parents are required to complete this online absence form. This will allow your responses to be passed on electronically to your child’s coach efficiently and at short notice. The Student Absence link can also be found on the Junior School Sport Page on Redlands Pulse.

Please don’t hesitate to view our Sport Information page on Redlands Pulse if you have any questions pertaining to Sport.

Mr Trevor Dunne
Head of Junior Sport
tdunne@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022

Drama

Busy Days in the Drama and Theatre Space

There has been a lot of activity in the Drama and Theatre space this last week with many wonderful things happening.

Year 11 IB have been learning about Physical theatre in particular Frantic Assembly and they have produced some great “strings” of physical dialogue, showcasing the IB learner profile, especially the ‘risk taker’ mentality stepping outside their comfort zone. They will use these skills to create some Collaborative performances to be showcased next term.

Year 12 IB are headlong in to the Collaborative Project, devising in groups using a myriad of stimuli, their first draft was filmed last week with some beautifully theatrical moments.

Should you wish to see more then please bookmark the date for the performances on the 24 May, 6.30pm for both Year 11IB and 12IB Theatre.

Year 10 Drama: all three classes took the work of Shakespeare and performed it the way Shakespeare had intended by remodelling Liggins Quad into an Elizabethan Globe type venue, more on that next week when the photographs are ready to share. Some students will now be put forward to represent Redlands at the Shakespeare Carnival when they will perform with other schools, ultimately competing in a kind of ‘Bard off’ – in the different categories. We look forward to seeing what they will produce. We are very proud of all of the efforts of the students and looking forward to seeing just what they will do next!

Kathryn Smith
Acting Head of Theatre & Drama

Drama and Theatre Extra Subjects Program

Class Spotlight on Junior Musical Theatre Years 5 & 6

Our Year 5 and 6 Musical Theatre students have been hard at work preparing and auditioning for their end of year shows, Madagascar and Seussical the Musical Jr. to be performed in Redlands Hall in Term 4. We are so proud of them and the quality of their auditions.

Year 5 have just completed their auditions for Madagascar and Year 6 will audition for Seussical the Musical this week.

Our Musical Theatre Students have been busy exploring new characters and the building blocks of Musical Theatre such as given circumstances and acting through song!

We can’t wait to see what they have in store for us and will be excited to have the Redlands community see their hard work in Term 4. 

We are also very excited, to announce we are gearing up to our Redlands Theatresports competition on 11 April. We are busy learning games and getting into teams to compete against each other in a friendly competition for family and friends. Hosted by our fabulous Arts Captains Hallie and Sholto and held in the Music Hub on 11 April at 6:30pm, it’s going to be a lot of fun! We would love to see you there!

Housekeeping: We kindly ask that all parents and guardians be on time to the extra subject pick up locations after the classes finish.  

You will find the various finishing times and locations for Junior School pick up on the Redlands Drama and Theatre Pulse page. If you are running late, your children(s) will be taken to OOSH and you will be charged accordingly.   

If you have any questions, please email: 

Drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au OR avirtue@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Thank you for your ongoing support of our fantastic Extra Subjects program!

Amber Virtue 
Head of Extra Curricular Drama  
avirtue@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

GALA ARTS 2024

Put it in your diaries, Gala Arts will be returning to The Concourse, at the start of Term 3 on Friday 26 July. 

Audition information will be available on Wednesday 10 April, and forms can be found on the Gala Arts Audition iLearn Page. A meeting to launch Gala Arts will be held at lunchtime on Wednesday 10 April in Redlands Hall.

Email galaarts@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added. Auditions close and must be submitted online by 6pm on Friday 17 May.

Mrs Katharine Boase
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Music

Next week in Music is a massive week across both of our campuses; Battle of the Bands, Strings Open Lessons, the Junior Choir Opera Performance and Red Factor, to just name a few! Read below about the amazing opportunities have coming up. 

We’re also busy preparing for our upcoming ANZAC Day Services – we are delighted that we have been asked to accompany the Anzac Day Dawn Service at George’s Heights, Mosman on Anzac Day, and encourage our community to come see our Combined Concert Bands support this important service. See the picture above of our massed rehearsals of over 150 students – it’s going to be something quite special for our students and our community! 

Battle of the Bands – Next Monday

 We’re so excited to hear the amazing performances of our Rock Bands and unplugged performances from Years 7-12 on Monday 8 April, starting at 5.30pm. 

Friends of Music will also be hosting a BBQ from 5.00pm for students and parents. 

Information for parents has been sent to relevant families, and tickets are open for all to attend! 

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR BATTLE OF THE BANDS TICKETS

Year 2 Strings Open Lesson – Next Monday

In Week 11, all Year 2 students will proudly display their progress and achievements from the Year 2 Strings program. Held during the normal Year 2 Strings time, this informal Open Lesson offers parents a glimpse into the remarkable skills our students have learnt and applied on their instrument. It’s also a great chance to meet and connect with our dedicated Strings tutors. We invite Year 2 parents along to this occasion, with details as follows:

Date: Monday 8 April (Week 11)
Time: 12:30-1pm
Location: Various rooms within the Parkes Building. Please enter via the Junior School Gates and follow the signs. 

Junior Choir performance of Mulga Bill’s Bicycle with Musgrove Opera – next Tuesday

 
Junior Choir with its 121 choristers has an exciting opportunity to participate with Musgrove Opera’s performance of Mulga Bill’s Bicycle and will be joined by over 180 young singers from schools including Kambala, The Kings School, John Colet School and Ascham School as the culmination of the 2024 Children’s Opera Project. The young singers fill the exciting surrounds of The Concourse Concert Hall in Chatswood alongside a stellar cast led by soprano, Brianna Louwen on Tuesday 9 April. 

We can’t wait to see our Junior Choir enjoy this amazing performance opportunity! 

Vocal Competition Auditions – Closing Tomorrow

The Senior Vocal Competition auditions close tomorrow! The competition, held in Term 2 Week 5, will feature the talent and skills of Redlands’ best vocalists. 

We encourage all singers to apply. Please note that students must be taking lessons with a vocal tutor (either within the school or externally) as a condition of entry. 

Auditions are due by Friday 5 April (Term 1 Week 10), and students are encouraged to work with their vocal tutor for their selection of repertoire. More information can be found on the iLearn Auditions Page. 

HICES Music Festival – closing next Wednesday

The application due date for HICES Music Festival 2024 has been extended to next Wednesday. Parents of students in Yrs 5-8 may have seen a Pulse Announcement providing information on the exciting opportunity that is the HICES music camp in August 2024. Students in the following Year Groups are encouraged to apply and all information can be found in the news link. 

Here to help!

Keep your eye on Pulse and the MUSIC EVENTS page to ensure key dates are all on the family calendar and reach out to your campus Music Office if we can assist in any way.

Mrs Jacqueline McGlade 
Junior Music Administrator | juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9908 6495

CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

Ms Kirsty Hales
Senior Music Administrator | seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9968 9820

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE 

Ms Katherine Moses
Junior Campus Music Subject Coordinator (P-6) 

Ms Victoria Williams
Senior School Music Subject Coordinator (7-12)

Mr Mathew Owen
Director of Music Performance (P-12)

GALA ARTS 2024

Put it in your diaries, Gala Arts will be returning to The Concourse, at the start of Term 3 on Friday 26 July. 

Audition information will be available on Wednesday 10 April, and forms can be found on the Gala Arts Audition iLearn Page. A meeting to launch Gala Arts will be held at lunchtime on Wednesday 10 April in Redlands Hall.

Email galaarts@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added. Auditions close and must be submitted online by 6pm on Friday 17 May.

Mrs Katharine Boase
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au