From the Principal

School Musical

Last Friday night I very much enjoyed the School Musical, Return to the Forbidden Planet. Our talented cast gave a superb performance and the musical accompaniment, mostly comprised of our very able students and conducted by our equally talented Mr Jonathan Gray, was outstanding. Those on stage, in the pit and working behind the scenes in production, hair and make-up, film and puppeteering truly transported us to the intergalactic world. Congratulations and thank you to all the students for their extremely professional performance, to our Coordinator of Theatre and Drama Mrs Joy Daley and her team and to the many other  staff and parents who helped stage such an entertaining show.

International Day

One of the hallmarks of a Redlands education is the cultural diversity at our School and this week it was wonderful to celebrate International Day on both campuses. The Senior Campus saw a special Prefect-led International Day Assembly, then Years 7 and 8 participated in an Aboriginal incursion  and classes in Chinese painting, Kung Fu and Tai Chi, French cooking and craft, Japanese fan design and cooking, Spanish salsa dancing and an Ancient Roman cultural activity.

The Junior Campus was awash with students in colourful dress, wearing either national costumes or national colours from all around the world.  In the Junior School, parents shared their international backgrounds and experiences and curriculum lessons had an international perspective, while Preparatory School students were treated to a performance from Indigenous storyteller, Matthew Doyle, and Redlands House students enjoyed a range of international activities and experiences.

Thank you to all of the staff and parents involved in staging this special day in the Redlands calendar.

Science and IST Success

I wish to congratulate Year 9 students Theo Mirrlees-Black and Harrison Winton who both performed exceptionally well in the University of Sydney’s Gifted and Talented Science Discovery Program Qualifying Examination, placing in the top 5% of the 1500 students from around Australia who sat the exam. As a result of their achievements, they have been invited to participate in the Gifted and Talented Discovery Program in the July school holidays. Congratulations Theo and Harrison!  

Congratulations also to the 16 Year 10 students who achieved a perfect score in Grok Learning’s 2018 Web Design Competition, a coding competition which teaches students how to design their own websites. The students competed for five weeks alongside over 6,000 students from across Australia and the world. Eight of these students have chosen to participate in the next challenge, the Intermediate Level Web Design tournament.

CIS Swimming Success

Congratulations to Laura Holtheuer (Yr 12), Jemma Donoghue (Yr 12), Sean Russell (Yr 12), Jodie Ah Chong (Yr 12), Jasmine Chubb (Yr 11), Olivia Donoghue (Yr 9), Samuel Virtue (Yr 8), Ella Palmet (Yr 8) and Sophie McGrath (Yr 7), who between them achieved 12 Top 10 places at the NSW CIS Swimming Championships at the end of last week. I especially congratulate the Open Girls 4 x 50m Freestyle Relay team who placed 4^th and the Open Girls 4 x 50m Medley Relay team who placed 6^th. More details about their achievements can be found in the Sports section of this week’s Note Day.

Happy Holidays

I wish all students, parents and staff a restful break over the school holiday period and look forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday 1 May.

Dr Peter Lennox

Main photo caption: The multi-talented cast and crew from the intergalactic spectacle of the School Musical, Return to the Forbidden Planet.

Foundation

Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize & Cocktails

Book now for the private viewing of the 22^nd Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize & Cocktails –  Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, NAS, Darlinghurst. Tickets available here.   

All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Foundation Newsletter

Learn about the New Learning Hub development, upcoming Events and our Alumni. 

Read more here

Alumni News

Redlanders Alumni Meeting
Tuesday 2 May, 6 pm, Roseby Library (Senior Campus)

All Redlanders Alumni welcome!
For further details, please contact Caroline Jane, Alumni Manager.

We are seeking Redlands Alumni who have enjoyed a USA college or university undergraduate experience, to represent, participate and share your knowledge at the upcoming US College Fair. Register your interest via email. 

2018 Upcoming Alumni Events

Platinum Girls Luncheon – Wednesday 6 June, 11:45am, Redlands Hall
40 years Celebration of Coeducation – Friday 15 June, 5:30pm, Redlands Hall
Class of 1958, 1963 and 1968 High Tea – Thursday 22 November, 10am, New Music Centre

RPFA

Thank you to everyone who donated uniforms for Second Hand Uniform Sale. The sale raised just over $5000 for the means-tested Scholarship Fund. Thank you also to our wonderful team of volunteers.

Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize

Please book your tickets for the Konica Minolta Art Prize Parent’s Evening (10 May). The link to trybooking is included in the Save the Date section below.

Book Club

The first book for Term 2 is the 2009 New York Times Best Seller The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.   We will be seeing the 2018 film adaptation of the book at the Orpheum Wednesday Morning Movie Luncheon on 16 May and then meeting on 29 May for our discussion.  The next book for Term 2 is Golden Hill by Francis Spufford.  Contact Samantha at sli12@bigpond.net.au. 

Save the Date

12 April

Yr 7 Parents End of Term Social Night, 7-9pm at the Buena Vista Hotel, Vista Bar (76 Middle Head Rd, Mosman). Contact: Jodie Adams redlandsclassof2023@gmail.com

Yr 8 Parents Drinks from 7pm at The Duck, Mosman. Book here. Contact: redlandsclassof2022@gmail.com

4 May

Snowsports Parents Icebreaker at Middle Harbour Yacht Club. Book here.

6 May

Second Hand Ski/Snowboard Sale – Liggins Quad from 1-3pm 

10 May

Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize – Parents Art Appreciation Evening. Book here.

May 13

Mother’s Day Classic

3 June 

Parent’s Rowing Regatta – If you are interested in joining a Redlands Corporate Rowing Crew, please contact Kevin Bush. 

15 September

Redlands Spring Fair. For further information, please contact springfair@redlands.nsw.edu.au

2018 RPFA Committee  rpfa@redlands.nsw.edu.au

President: Lisa MacDonald    
Vice President: Trudy Waterfield
Secretary: Jo Lloyd 
Treasurer: Maria Kinsela
Assistant Treasurer: Andrew Croll
Trybooking Coordinator: Emma McLaren
Committee – Laura Briggs, Hyun Cooke, Kathy Fox, Jean Martin, Anna Marie Stillone

Photo caption: Friends of Drama pictured with Coordinator of Drama Joy Daley and Drama teacher Sarah Sparkle before the last performance of the Redlands Musical – Return to the Forbidden Planet.

Events

Head of Secondary School

Term 1 Wrap

It has certainly been an action-packed week which has concluded an action-packed term.

It was wonderful to see so many students from Yrs 7-12 involved in the School Musical, Return to the Forbidden Planet, last week. While I congratulate all of the students who shone on the stage, I would like to make a special mention to the large number of students who were involved in the crew, worked backstage or were in the orchestra. It is very special to see so many students leading these production areas of a school musical and while they might not be “in the bright lights”, their contributions are truly appreciated. I would also like to thank the many staff members and parents who have given so much of their time and effort in making this year’s Musical such a success.

On Monday night our contemporary music scene burst into life with the Battle of the Bands. Students from Yrs 5-12 performed a variety of numbers, displaying their talent and passion on the stage. We look forward to hearing the Intermediate Band Section Winner (Lifeless) and the Unplugged Section Winner (Ella Burgess – Yr 10) perform at Friday’s assembly.

On Tuesday we celebrated International Day with a special assembly, various activities and fundraising efforts. We raised over $500 from the international themed mufti day with the proceeds going to UNICEF’s Change for Good campaign, delivering life-saving health care, clean water and education to children wherever the need is greatest in more than 190 countries worldwide. Some of the other events and activities on the day included an Aboriginal incursion, French and Japanese cooking, Tai Chi, Chinese painting, Japanese fan design and Spanish salsa dancing. Students in Yrs 7-9 also completed activities in Tutor groups over the past two weeks on the United Nations’ Declaration of Human Rights. Walking through the Liggins Courtyard surrounded by students in international dress with a multitude of different countries’ flags hanging overhead, I was reminded that we are truly an “international school for Australian students, and an Australian school for international students”.  A special thank you to the Languages Department for all of their efforts and organisation of the day.

Yes, it certainly has been a busy week to conclude an enriching and fulfilling term. I continue to be impressed by the passion and commitment of our students and they have certainly earned a relaxing break. A reminder that students will need to be in Winter uniform from the beginning of Term 2 and are required to wear blazers to and from school throughout Terms 2 and 3. I wish Yr 12s all the best on their Half Yearly Examinations which will take place over the first two weeks of next term and look forward to seeing the rest of the students back at school, refreshed and rejuvenated, on Tuesday 1 May for the beginning of Term 2.

Term 2 Staffing Updates

I would like to inform you of some staffing updates for Term 2. Ms Kim Hurley will be returning to the Science Department after her Long Service Leave and we thank Ms Eliza Peirce for covering these classes in Term 1. Ms Karen Martin will be taking Long Service Leave in Term 2. Ms Katharine Boase will be acting Subject Coordinator during Ms Martin’s absence and Ms Angelique Mavromatis will be joining the Dance department as a teacher. Ms Mavromatis has experience teaching Dance at Davidson High School and has previously been involved with our Dance Academy. Ms Jaimee Kennedy will be going on maternity leave at the end of Term 1. To cover her Sports Administration duties, Ms Kate Seebohm will be moving from part time to full time and Mr James Petering and Mr Jack Gooding will be taking on additional Sports Administration duties.

Reports

Term 1 Approaches to Learning Reports will be available at the end of the term for all students in Yrs 7-12. This report will be the same as the Approaches to Learning Reports which were instituted last year for students in Yrs 7-10. The aim of these reports is to bring parents in to conversations which have already been happening for the past few years between students, teachers and Tutors in tracking students’ effort. Parents will see both student self-reflection and teacher feedback on Engagement, Diligence and Behaviour. There will be no marks, teacher feedback on outcomes, teacher comments or Tutor comments on these reports as these will constitute reports later in the year. More information can be found on the cover pages of this upcoming report.

Congratulations

We want to congratulate Yr 9 students, Theo Mirrless-Black and Harrison Winton, for performing exceptionally well in the Gifted and Talented Discovery Program and Examination. Over 1500 students across Australia in Yrs 8 and 9 sat the examination and both Theo and Harrison placed in the top 5% earning them an opportunity to participate in the Gifted and Talented Discovery Program at Sydney University. Congratulations, Theo and Harrison!

ANZAC Day

Redlands will be participating in the Mosman RSL ANZAC Dawn Service at Georges Heights commencing at 5.30am on 25 April. Two of our senior Prefects will be reciting readings and laying a wreath during the ceremony in commemoration of this solemn day. All members of the community are invited to join us at this dawn service. (Parking is available at Georges Heights, entering from Middle Head Road up Suakin Drive or Best Avenue.)

Secondary School Girls’ Pants (Trousers) Trial

As part of ongoing consultation with students and parents regarding the School uniform, we are trialling Secondary Girls’ Pants (Trousers) this winter, Terms 2 and 3. There are samples at the Uniform Shop.

We will be sending an email to Secondary School students and parents to express their interest in being part of the Girls pants trial by Friday 4 May.  

Uniform Shop

Students are reminded that Winter uniform including blazers will be required from the start of Term 2. The Uniform Shop is now fully stocked for all Year Groups and would like to remind parents to check their children’s uniform in case they have outgrown or were new to Redlands in 2018. We are open every weekday except Tuesdays from 8am – 4pm and Thursdays until 6pm.   

Blazers requiring embroidery will need to be at the Uniform Shop before 3.30pm on Friday 13 April. As usual, we will have parents collecting blazers outside the Hall following the final assembly on the last day of Term.  Please ensure all blazers are clearly named so they can be dry cleaned before being sent for embroidery. 

Holiday opening hours and bookings at the end of Term 1 are 9am – 3pm on Monday 16 April, Thursday 26 April, Friday 27 April and Monday 30 April.   If you wish to come to the Uniform Shop during the holidays, please make an online appointment by clicking here. We will also open the first day of Term 2, Tuesday 1 May at 8am.  

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Thinking Skills for Life

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The Principal, Dr Peter Lennox, invites you to a Redlands community event –
The Inaugural Redlands Life-Ready Symposium with Mark Church of Harvard University, Graduate School of Education. 

When: Tuesday 1 May
Time: 6.00-7.30pm
Where: Redlands Hall, Senior Campus

Please join us as Mark Church (Harvard University) shares a short presentation on the thinking skills your children will need to be successful in their future lives. This will be followed by a panel discussion facilitated by Head of Teaching and Learning, Dr Emma Burgess with Mark Church, and Deputy Principal, Ms Sarah McGarry, Head of Secondary School, Mr Sean Corcoran, Head of Junior School, Mr Ari Guha and Head of Early Childhood, Mrs Audrey Fellowes.

Light refreshments from 5.45pm. Book here. 

Mr Sean Corcoran
Head of Secondary School
scorcoran@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9870

Careers

Macquarie University Student and Parent Information Evening

This is open to Yrs 10-12 and will be held on Wednesday 23 May from 6-8pm. You will hear about courses, early entry and other key information as well as be able to discuss your own questions with relevant staff. Register here.

Sydney University Engineering and IT Information Evening

This event is targeted to Yrs 11 and 12 students and parents on Tuesday 29 May from 6-8pm. Current students, staff and industry personnel will answer questions re. courses on offer as well as scholarship opportunities available. Register here

Career Kickstarter Event – Business and Accounting

This annual event will be held on Wednesday 23 May from 4-7pm at Luna Park. It is the one opportunity for Yr 12 students to meet up to 20 top firms and universities offering cadetships and work placement scholarships for 2018. Register here.

Ms Simone Salier
University & Careers Advisor
ssalier@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9867

Chaplain

International Day

Redlands is a unique community with a wonderful international flavour with many of our students having lived overseas. This generation with the internet, media and travel are very much global citizens. As we celebrate International Day, it is exciting to discover students’ backgrounds and interests.

In Chapel, we have been celebrating with an international focus as well. In the weeks after Jesus resurrection, he tells his disciples that they are not to stay cocooned in their own culture, language and homes but to broaden their perspectives and go to peoples of all nations with the good news about Jesus. The death and resurrection of Jesus was always intended to impact peoples of every nation, language and background. The church has always been a family including people from diverse ethnicity. Christians look forward to a heaven with people of every language, culture, tribe and nation. A place of diversity unified in the God who loves variety.

This is the dream our students all have, that is to live in peace and harmony that celebrates our cultures not ignore our differences. Yet we see that this dream is hard to achieve. Differences in worldview, language and culture can lead to unintended conflict or misunderstandings. In Christ, we have a strength and love to bring differences together and we know that Jesus promised that one day we will see this dream a reality.

Parents who Pray

The dates for these meetings are Fridays 18 May, 15 June, 17 August, 14 September, 26 October, 23 November. All begin at 8.30am. Let me know if you are interested but are unable to attend.

Ms Bronwyn Lihou, Secondary School Chaplain
blihou@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9830

Debating

Congratulations to students in the FED Yr 7B, Yr 8A, Yr 8B, Yr 9 and Senior B teams who all won their debates against Tara last Friday. A special thank you to all the ISDA debaters who replaced students who were in the Musical.

We will resume Debating with Round 7 of ISDA and FED on Friday 4 May (Week 1 of next term).

Yr 9 Camp in Term 2 Week 2

Please note that, as happens every year, students are required to debate on the Friday after they return from Camp. Usually parents from the Year Group coordinate with the students and bring their uniforms. They are permitted to be at the venues in time for prep and do not need to be coached that day. The buses will leave Redlands at 3.45pm but parents are permitted to bring the students directly to the venue. Please advise me in advance if you will be doing this.

Have a lovely break and congratulations on all the quality Debating this term.

Ms Simone Bryant, Debating Coordinator
sbryant@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9875

English

ICAS

Please register your interest for the ICAS English ($9.90), Writing ($19.80) and Spelling ($13.20) competitions before 7 May via email.

Need Help with English?

An English teacher will be in the Library after school on Monday (4.30-5.30pm), Tuesday and Wednesday (3.30-4.30pm). Any student who wishes to access additional help from an English teacher is encouraged to avail themselves of this learning provision.

Do You Love to Write?

Any students interested in entering the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature and/or the Nan Manefield Young Writers Award should direct their interest to Dr Jane Sloan.

Creative Writing Workshops

A reminder that Creative Writing Workshops run every Thursday at Lunch in L1.4.  The focus of these workshops is to inspire creativity and build confidence in writing.  This is especially beneficial for Yr 11 and 12 HSC students who need to practice, enrich or improve their flair in creative writing, however students from all Year Groups are encouraged to attend. The workshops are run by Dr Jane Sloan and Ms Rachel Everingham.

Ms Anna Marie Rolon
Subject Coordinator of English
arolon@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9823

Maths

The ICAS Maths Competition is being held on 14 August this year. Students in the top Extension Maths classes are expected to register for this competition. Parents will be sent an electronic invitation on Redlands Pulse with a cut-off date for sign off of 25 May.

Any other interested students may enter and should request a permission form from their Maths teacher and complete and return it to them.

Dr Sarah Boyd
ICAS Maths Coordinator
sboyd@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Service

It has been a busy start to the year and the Service Prefects, Nono and Hugh have done great job promoting, organising and supporting the various service activities that have been occuring around the Secondary School. Next term is shaping up to also be a busy and thought provoking term for Redlands students.

Mother’s Day Classic – Sign Up Now

There are 32 days to go until the Mother’s Day Classic, Sunday 13 May. Team Redlands registrations are gradually rising with 45 registered, so looking good but a way to go to match last year’s team of 111 runners and walkers. This is a wonderful family oriented event with categories for serious runners through to fun runners of all ages. Proceeds raised from this event are donated to Breast Cancer Research. Redlands pink caps and a new Pink Team Redlands tshirt will be available from the Uniform Shop by the end of April.  The Redlands Rugby teams are planning to use the event as part of their training and team building.

Register your interest in joining the Redlands Team. You will need to complete the registration process, nearly all they way to payment before you can select to join the Redlands team.

Cambodia Service Fundraising

Monday night was the annual Battle of the Bands event in Redlands Hall. It was an amazing night with many great performances. This was the first fundraising activity for all of the students who will be travelling to Cambodia at the end of the year. There were lots of cakes and other baked goods on sale and the Sausage Sizzle was well attended. In total the team raised $3000. These funds are whole group contributions and from here, students will set out to meet their personal fundraising target. All fundraising will be split between the Service project they undertake during their trip and a donation to M’Lop Tapang, who we have a long standing relationship with.

Tanzania Service Fundraising

This Tuesday was International Day and the students traveling to Tanzania organised a successful Sausage Sizzle and cake stall which added to the lunchtime buzz in the Liggins Quad. Students are also personally undertaking fundraising to meet their targets. Some students have already exceed this target and are to be congratulated. All of the funds raised will be used by the students on the Service projects they undertake during their trip in July. $1270 was raised. 

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

Year 12

Pastoral Care

This week in Tutor Time, students wrote letters of thanks to teachers who they felt went above and beyond to support their studies and wellbeing this term. I had the privilege of delivering these letters and it was a great reminder of the vast array of exceptional teachers we have on staff at Redlands. It was also pleasing to see that amid the tail end of a marathon term, students were still keen and able to take a moment to express gratitude. This is a positive mindset to be in as they enter the holidays. It is important that students view the holidays as a time of consolidation and preparation. As no academic content is being added to their plates, they can review, refine and refer to their study guides for the upcoming Half Yearly Examinations in the first two weeks of next term.

Training for the Half Yearly Examinations

Below are some reminders for parents to pass on throughout the next four weeks to assist and support students with their independent consolidation and preparation at home.

The Pomodoro Technique

This technique can increase in motivation and productivity. It is a time management method developed by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s. The technique uses a timer to break down work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks. These intervals are named pomodoros, the plural in English of the Italian word pomodoro (tomato), after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that Cirillo used as a university student. The technique has been widely popularised by dozens of apps and websites providing timers and instructions. Closely related to concepts such as timeboxing and iterative and incremental development used in software design, the method has been adopted in pair programming contexts. It is essentially interval training for your brain which can increase endurance and focus also.

Recommended Hours of Study: Dr Prue Salter

The recommended amount of regular study for senior students, is about 2-3 hours per day and probably about 6 hours on the weekend. In the last two weeks before examinations, students will want to increase this amount slightly, both during the week and on weekends. In the holidays we would expect that weekly personal study hours may increase slightly more as more time through the day becomes available. Of course, these are just suggested guidelines. Some people will do more, some will do less. This is just to give you a ballpark figure of what students on average would be doing.

Feeding the Brain

Nourishing the brain is another advantage entering exam time preparation. A nourished brain will increase learning capability, increase memory, decrease fatigue and maintain mood.

Eat Breakfast – Breaking the overnight ‘fast’ provides glucose which is the brains major energy source.

Clinical studies show energy intake at breakfast was associated with lower fatigue, higher overall mood, increased alertness. If you are not a ‘breakfast person’ try eating something – a piece of fruit, a slice of toast with avocado, a small tub of yoghurt. Then eat well at recess. For example, a wholemeal roll with chicken, cheese and salad.

Stay Hydrated – Even mild dehydration can interfere with concentration, alertness and memory. Aiming towards two litres of water per day will keep you well hydrated. Start the morning with a big glass of water and then again during breaks at school, during sport, when you get home and after dinner. Herbal teas are included in water quantity.

Eat Low GI Carbs – Glucose is the brain’s major energy source so refuelling on good carbohydrates keeps the brain functioning optimally. Low GI food releases energy slower and maintains glucose levels while high GI food releases energy quicker. While high GI food works well pre-exercise, when preparing for exams low GI food not only provides a steady glucose flow to the brain, its slow release manages hunger pains. A recent clinical study saw people who ate a low GI breakfast felt more alert, less nervous and less hungry. Swap high GI food to low GI food.

Eat Protein Daily – Protein provides amino acids, the building blocks vital for the synthesis of brain chemicals required for learning, mood and memory. Include food in the list below in each meal. Foods high in protein include lean beef, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey, tuna, salmon, eggs, milk, yoghurt, cheese, sunflower seeds, tofu, edamame beans, lentils, chickpeas, pinto beans, kidney beans.

Replenish Key Nutrients for the Brain –  The brain requires specific nutrients to stay healthy. Omega 3 group (EPA/DHA) – cannot be made in the body and must be supplied through food. The critical role of the Omega 3 group involves optimising the structure and function of each cell and found in abundance in the brain. Food high in omega 3 include salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, walnuts – a recent clinical study saw increased inferential reasoning in young adults, chia seeds – sprinkle on cereal, as a chia pudding served with berries and yoghurt or add to a smoothie, vitamin D – a recent clinical study saw improved visual memory in people with adequate amounts of vitamin D. Another study reported adequate levels of vitamin D as important for higher levels of cognitive functioning. Best source of vitamin D is responsible daily exposure to the sun. Food sources include veal, beef, egg yolks, liver, salmon and sardines.

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Mr Ben Castelli
Year 12 Advisor
bcastelli@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9865   

Year 11

Battle of the Bands 

Eight Yr 11 musicians – Alice McDonald, Ilann Labouze, Philip Li, Ben Piro, Siddant Saha, Jack Paine, Mason Pynt and Joh Sawa – competed in the Battle of Bands in two categories: Unplugged Years 10-12 and Rock Bands Years 10-12, showcasing their musicianship, stylistic vocals and showmanship. All students dedicated many hours to rehearsals which paid off in the high quality performances on the day. Photos can be found here.

Outside the Hall, there was an equally exhilarating atmosphere in the Liggins Quad. Led by Ms Coleman and Mr Walker, Yr 11 Cambodian Service trip participants organised a Bake Sale, a sausage sizzle and the selling of raffle tickets. I would like to thank all parents for their generous donations to the raffle prizes. The night was a true testimony to Redlands positive school spirit and strong community. 

Parent Information for HSC students on Redlands Pulse

All HSC parents can view their children’s due dates for the academic year including past assessments via Redlands Pulse under See All Tasks. You will also find the Yr 11 Assessment Booklet in the Yr 11 section providing more detailed information of each assessment.  

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Ms Vanessa Wang
Yr 11 Advisor
vwang@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9813  

Year 10

Battle of the Bands

Yr 10s musical talent was on display at the Cambodia trip fundraiser, Battle of the Bands, on Monday evening. Ella Burgess and Grace Bracks both performed beautiful solo guitar acoustic sets while William Goodsall, Griffin Potter and Saxon Smith brought the house down with their high energy version of I’m not in your Mind/Cellophane by King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard.

School Trips

Yr 10s will be participating in a range of activities during the upcoming holidays. Ms Riley and Mr Colyer will accompany a large group of Yr 10 students to Arnhem Land to live amongst the Yolongu people and learn about their unique indigenous culture, while Ms Wang and Mrs Lihou will be leading a trip to China. We wish all students and teachers a safe and exciting holiday and look forward to hearing about their adventures on their return.

IST (Information and Software Technology) Excursion to Amazon

On Thursday, Yr I0 IST students attended an excursion hosted by the Head of Emerging Technology at Amazon. The workshops featured a series of case studies and live demos showcasing the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on Australia today. Thank you to the IST staff for organising this outstanding educational experience for our students.

Student Achievement

Congratulations to Philip Hilble for taking out first place in the Guardian Funerals North Shore Tennis Open last week.

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Ms Emma Bergin
Year 10 Advisor
ebergin@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9872

Year 9

Student Achievements

Theo Mirrlees-Black and Harrison Winton have been invited to the Sydney University Gifted and Talented Discovery Program in recognition of their outstanding result on their qualifying examination, placing them in the top 5% of the over 1500 Yrs 8 and 9 students who sat the examination across Australia. We warmly congratulate Theo and Harrison for this excellent result and honour.

We commend Toby Griffiths for his participation at CIS. Toby represented Redlands in Diving last Thursday at the Secondary Diving Competition at Homebush.

George Murphy recently competed in the Teine Youth Moguls U18 (duals) and the Niseko Superbumps A Class Open and placed third in both of these competitions. These were particularly impressive results as George competed against much older skiers in these events. 

Farewell

We bid farewell to Maya Mendoza as she departs Redlands. The Mendoza family are moving to Guam and we wish them well with their relocation.

Yr 9 Curriculum Camp

Our Yr 9 Curriculum Camp to Wee Jasper (near Yass, NSW) is fast approaching in Term 2, Week 2, from 7 – 11 May. Please be aware that buses will depart and return to the Junior Campus at Allister Street. I thank all parents and caregivers who have filled in the requisite medical forms and returned them promptly. Please may I suggest that students strictly adhere to the gear list and bring all items as stipulated. The gear list has been generated by our external provider Outdoor Education Group (OEG) and has been put together by a professional team with much experience and understanding of the area. No mobile phones or digital devices may be brought to the Camp. Students may however bring a digital camera, this is optional. Thank you for your support to ensure a fantastic outdoor experience for our Yr 9 students.

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Ms Sarah Matthews
Year 9 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494

Year 8

General

We have reached the end of a long, exciting and challenging term. I congratulate Yr 8 students on completing the term with a positive attitude, a skip in their step, and seemingly far less exhaustion than one might expect!

With camp, the Musical, International Day, swimming carnival, extra-curricular activities, representative sport and a host of other activities and commitments, we have managed to squeeze a great deal into the first term of the year. I wish all Yr 8 students and their families a restful and rejuvenating holiday, and look forward to seeing them next term for another busy, exciting and challenging 9 weeks!

International Day

On Tuesday, Redlands celebrated International Day. In Tutor period, students have completed an activity on the UN Declaration of Human Rights, and on International Day students enjoyed an international-themed assembly and incursion, in which they learned about Australian Aboriginal culture, and a number of other activities. In addition, we had some some students in amazing international dress! A special congratulations to Amelie Heard and Callum Wardman-Browne for taking out the costume competition for Yr 8!

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Mr Christopher Ransom
Year 8 Advisor
cransom@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462

Year 7

News

• Thank you to all Tutors and Ms Abigail Walker for their support throughout Term 1.
• It is important that students clear and clean their lockers before the end of term.
• Winter Uniform is to be worn from the start of Term 2. Details can be found in the Student Planner.
• This term we have sadly said farewell to Kiara van Graan, Samantha Rietbroke and Marley Mendoza (all have moved overseas). We wish them and their families the best of luck on their new adventures.
• All students have received their School Photo packs. If you missed your order or you are wanting to order more photos, students can collect their personal order information from the Year Advisors Office in A Block (Secondary School Office).

End of Term 1

Ms Walker, Tutors and I congratulate all students (parents too) for making it through their first term of Secondary School! There have been new friendships, changed friendships, laughter and sometimes tears as students have tackled the challenges of Secondary School and the vast change to their routine. All students should be proud of their efforts and we hope they thoroughly enjoy a much-needed rest over the holidays. The next two weeks will provide a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the successes and challenges of Term 1, considering how students can adapt their habits and continue developing their organisation, social and study skills learnt in in their first 11 weeks of their high school journey. Useful resources:

• Reach Out – Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents.
• The Study Skills Handbook – Helping secondary students develop effective study skills (Username: redlands | Password: 68results)

International Day

Tuesday was a resounding success and it was fantastic to see so many Yr 7s making the effort to wear costume. Notable mention goes to William Byron’s French attire, Douglas Mantell’s Scottish wig and hat, Alex Scotting’s Japanese judo gear, and Cleophe Eliatamby who won best costume in Yr 7. The International Day Prefect’s Assembly was entertaining and informative – Oliver Kesby won the Secondary School Commonwealth Games True/False competition. Last Friday, students completed an activity on the Declaration of Human Rights during Pastoral Care.

Musical

I was completely overwhelmed by the commitment and unprecedented involvement of Yr 7 in the 2018 musical Return to the Forbidden Planet. Students sang, danced and acted their way through the rock songs of the 1960s seeing the audience clapping and bopping along. Congratulations to Lucy Horton for being the recipient of the 2018 Yr 7 Stanislavski Award.

Battle of the Bands

Well done to Sam Chubb, Joseph Irvine, Oliver Wood, Holly Gallagher, Ophelia Jackson, Sophia Leon-Searle and Tom Wang of Yr 7 who completed in Battle of the Bands on Monday night. Holly, Ophelia, Sophia and Tom won their division performing The Pretender by The Foo Fighters.

Theatresports

It was a joy to join all players at the Theatresports Competition on Tuesday night as the Technique Judge. I was blown away by the standard of performance from all students. Jess Marshall, Sienna Wessels, Issy Treloar, Catarina Croll, Bella Zeppel, Holly Gallagher, Claudia Lalich and Fraya Gait represented Yr 7. Stand out moment from Yr 7 was Bella Zeppel beating up a lion who stole her hamburger in the game Death in a Minute. 

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists  exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Ms Marita Jansons 
Year 7 Advisor
mjansons@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9819

Head of Junior School

Redlands Musical

Like many in our Redlands community, it was a pleasure for me to attend last week’s Secondary School Musical, Return to the Forbidden Planet. Whether on stage, backstage or in the Music pit, the collaborative experience of being part of a production of this magnitude will leave long-lasting memories for the students involved, many of whom I remember fondly from their time with us in the Junior School. I am sure that the many Junior School students in attendance may also have been inspired to be part of future musicals too and congratulations to Mrs Daley and her team of staff, parent and student helpers and supporters on delivering a wonderful show.

International Day

Our School’s diversity was on display this week as School celebrated our annual International Day amidst a sea of colour as students dressed up in either national costume or national colours. It was also wonderful to see many parents in school sharing their international backgrounds and experiences, which added significantly to the richness of the day. Year Groups also enjoyed incorporated international perspectives in curriculum lessons.

Battle of the Bands Rock Group

On Monday night, our four Junior School rock bands joined counterparts in the Secondary School to take part in the annual Battle of the Bands event with proceeds going towards the School’s Cambodia Service trip later in the year. Despite one or two nerves, Coordinator of Music, Mr Kuilenburg, shared how impressive the groups were and how supported they were by friends, family and Secondary students too.

Chess Team

On Wednesday, our Chess team enjoyed a splendid day of competition this week against ten other Schools in a competition hosted by Abbotsleigh Girls School. Overall, the team placed a very creditable 3^rd place in a strong field with Isaac Brooks placing 1^st from our Redlands players. Particular mention to our Captains, Conor Petersen and Will Andrew, who led our teams with great responsibility and Mrs Wiebe also commented on how wonderful ambassadors of the School they team were.

Girls’ Winter School Uniform – Pants (Trousers) Trial

As we move into Winter uniform from Term 2, which includes School blazers, I am pleased to share that Redlands will be trialling an option for Junior and Secondary School girls to wear dark navy pants in the Winter uniform.

This Winter’s trial will be used in order to develop the final Redlands pants style and can be viewed at the School Uniform Shop, opening hours are in the section below.

A separate communication from the Deputy Principal, Ms McGarry, will be sent to all families before the end of term to gauge interest and once we have finalised the number of students to trial the pant styles, the Uniform Shop will order them.

Time for a Rest

As always, Term 1 has been an important starting point for the students in a new school year and it has been immensely heartening to see much challenge in learning, growth and progress amongst the students in a range of different areas of school life. Time for reflection is important and I do encourage you to talk to your child about what it is they have felt most proud of this term or what has challenged them. If appropriate, do provide this feedback to their teachers too.

A hallmark of any good school is its busyness in many areas and no one could ever say that Redlands did not meet this measure. Hence, it is also important for students and teachers to rest too in this upcoming fortnight break, particularly in this longer-than-normal term of eleven weeks.

I wish everyone a restful break and safe travels, where taken, and we look forward to welcoming the students back in Winter uniform on Tuesday 1 May.

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Uniform Shop

Students are reminded that Winter uniform including blazers will be required from the start of Term 2. The Uniform Shop is now fully stocked for all Year Groups and would like to remind parents to check their children’s uniform in case they have outgrown or were new to Redlands in 2018. We are open every weekday except Tuesdays from 8am – 4pm and Thursdays until 6pm.   

Holiday opening hours and bookings at the end of Term 1 are 9am – 3pm on Monday 16 April, Thursday 26 April, Friday 27 April and Monday 30 April.   If you wish to come to the Uniform Shop during the holidays, please make an online appointment by clicking here. We will also open the first day of Term 2, Tuesday 1 May at 8am.  

Thinking Skills for Life

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The Principal, Dr Peter Lennox, invites you to a Redlands community event –
The Inaugural Redlands Life-Ready Symposium with Mark Church of Harvard University, Graduate School of Education. 

When: Tuesday 1 May
Time: 6.00-7.30pm
Where: Redlands Hall, Senior Campus

Please join us as Mark Church (Harvard University) shares a short presentation on the thinking skills your children will need to be successful in their future lives. This will be followed by a panel discussion facilitated by Head of Teaching and Learning, Dr Emma Burgess with Mark Church, and Deputy Principal, Ms Sarah McGarry, Head of Secondary School, Mr Sean Corcoran, Head of Junior School, Mr Ari Guha and Head of Early Childhood, Mrs Audrey Fellowes.

Light refreshments from 5.45pm. Book here. 

Mr Ari Guha
Head of Junior School
aguha@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022

Head of Early Childhood

Sydney Swans AFL

Yrs 1 and 2 had a wonderful time last Friday when representatives from the Sydney Swans came to Redlands to take students through some AFL drills. All students enjoyed their session and we look forward to welcoming them back next year for some more fun.

Yr 1 Camp Out

One of my favourite events on the Prep School calendar is the Yr 1 Camp Out. This is not because I am an avid camper or enjoy sleeping at school, it is because of the joy that comes from watching the interactions between the children and their parent, grandparent or other family member. The weather was glorious and all campers enthusiastically participated in a series of activities that were designed to improve wellbeing, resilience and strengthen family bonds. These included music and games, story and memory sharing, acknowledging children for their strengths and qualities, and sharing meals. Thanks must go to Ms Finlayson, the Yr 1 team, Prep Administration, Facilities team, Junior Canteen and Prep staff for their wonderful organisation and assistance to make this event possible. To the parents and carers who attended the event, thank you for your support and for giving your children memories that will last forever.

“On Friday, we had Camp Out. I came with my dad. I played with Enrico, Charlotte and Sash, then Charlotte and I went to our tent. We were so surprised when we saw it and went inside and it felt like we were inside a gigantic castle. Then Zara, Charlotte and I ate a whole packet of chocolate fingers, they were so delicious. After that we made a circle outside and played some games. We played birdie in the nest, it was so much fun. Later we went and made a card for our grown up and they made one for us. I really liked what my dad said about me. We then went to Dunnet Hall and played tunnel ball. I have never played it before. This was the best Camp Out ever, it was so much fun”. Florence Chalmers, One Silver

Yr 2 Curriculum Strings

Monday afternoon provided a wonderful performance opportunity for the Yr 2 cohort as they all performed at Strings in the Piazza. It was a joyous affair enjoyed immensely by all performers and audience members alike. We would like to thank the students for putting in so much hard work, specialist Music tutors, class teachers and the parents for their support. A special mention must go out to the Advanced String Ensemble who led the finale, Oh When the Saints, supported by a rousing Parent Chorus. The Music Department extends particular thanks to MIC of Strings; Mr Michael Warby, for his management and overseeing of this extension instrumental program.

School Musical – Return to the Forbidden Planet

Last Thursday, I attended opening night of the School’s performance of Return to The Forbidden Planet.  Secondary students acted, danced and sang their way through a musical that has been compared to William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, with characters, plot and certain analogues found in the play. With memorable music favourites including Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations and Teenager in Love, the more mature audience members were tapping their feet and singing along! Congratulations to the Drama, Music and Dance Departments for giving the community another remarkable example of the talent of both staff and students at Redlands.

International Day

Thank you to all those who participated in International Day. The colourful array of costumes from all around the world was just beautiful and showed the diversity of culture we are so fortunate to have at Redlands. The Prep students enjoyed the performance of Indigenous Storyteller Matthew Doyle.

Winter Uniform Reminder

As we come towards the end of this term I would like to remind all Early Childhood families of the Winter uniform expectations for Term 2. This is further outlined in the Student Planner. I encourage all families who have yet to purchase the Winter uniform, to please do so at your earliest convenience. The Uniform Shop is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am-4pm, Thursday 8am – 6pm, closed Tuesdays.

Holiday opening hours at the end of Term 1 are 9am – 3pm on Monday 16 April, Thursday 26 April, Friday 27 April and Monday 30 April. 

If you wish to come to the Uniform Shop during the holidays, please make an online appointment by clicking here.

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Term 2 Clubs

As a reminder, Term 2 clubs begin Week 2, Wednesday 9 May.

Happy Holidays

It has been an industrious and happy first term for the students of Prep. What a delight it has been to watch the deep learning and growth in abilities of the students in only 11 weeks of school. I have valued all your feedback and ongoing support, and further encourage you to continue the open communication between staff and school, as we work in partnership for the positive outcomes of the students. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a lovely break, take time for yourselves, rest and re-energise for another dynamic term. For those travelling abroad, take care and stay safe and I look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 1 May for Term 2.

Thinking Skills for Life

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The Principal, Dr Peter Lennox, invites you to a Redlands community event –
The Inaugural Redlands Life-Ready Symposium with Mark Church of Harvard University, Graduate School of Education. 

When: Tuesday 1 May
Time: 6.00-7.30pm
Where: Redlands Hall, Senior Campus

Please join us as Mark Church (Harvard University) shares a short presentation on the thinking skills your children will need to be successful in their future lives. This will be followed by a panel discussion facilitated by Head of Teaching and Learning, Dr Emma Burgess with Mark Church, and Deputy Principal, Ms Sarah McGarry, Head of Secondary School, Mr Sean Corcoran, Head of Junior School, Mr Ari Guha and Head of Early Childhood, Mrs Audrey Fellowes.

Light refreshments from 5.45pm. Book here. 

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Early Childhood
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848

Redlands House/Transition Gold

Thank you From Mrs Huon

A big thank you to all of our wonderful families at Redlands House for a fabulous first term for 2018. The staff highly value and greatly appreciate your ongoing support and contributions to the Preschool program. I encourage you to continue to provide us with your feedback regarding day-to-day preschool life, events or activities. It is this feedback that contributes to our Quality Improvement Plan and helps us to navigate through change when necessary. My email contact is chuon@redlands.nsw.edu.au or please feel free to pop in for a chat at any time.

Wishing you a restful holiday break and I look forward to seeing you all next term.

Winter Uniform for Term 2

A reminder to families that as we enter Term 2, it is time for the children to wear their Winter uniform.

For Transition Gold children, this means a white long sleeve shirt, tunic and tights for the girls. The boys wear their grey shorts or long pants with a long sleeve shirt. The PE uniform remains the same with optional tracksuit pants, fleecy vest or fleecy jumper.

For Redlands House children, this means a long sleeve yellow shirt with tracksuit pants, fleecy vest or fleecy jumper. For girls opting to wear tights under their skort, please make sure they are navy blue.

Please also remember that the children will require a hat each day.

Uniform Shop holiday opening hours and bookings at the end of Term 1 are 9am – 3pm on Monday 16 April, Thursday 26 April, Friday 27 April and Monday 30 April. If you wish to come to the Uniform Shop during the holidays, please make an online appointment by clicking here. We will also open the first day of Term 2, Tuesday 1 May at 8am.  

International Day Celebrations

It was wonderful to see so many of the children dressed in colourful dress and traditional costumes. We enjoyed a range of activities and experiences that assisted us to celebrate the diversity of cultures that encompasses the Redlands community.

22nd Redlands Parents’ Art Prize and Cocktails

Thursday 10 May, 6.30pm, National Art School
All parents are invited to view and experience the exceptional artwork by Australia’s most renowned contemporary artists exhibited at the Redlands Konica Minolta Art Prize, while enjoying cocktails with other Redlands parents. Drinks and canapés will be served during the evening and return transport is available to book as parking is limited around the venue. For more information and video, please visit our website. Book here to join us for this event.

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Early Childhood
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848

Ballet and Dance

All Ballet and Dance classes are on this Saturday 14 April. Our last classes for Term 1!

Staff Changes for Term 2

Ms Karen Martin will be taking Long Service Leave during Term 2. Mrs Katharine Boase will be Acting Coordinator of Dance (Secondary School Curriculum Dance only). We welcome Ms Angelique Mavronmatis to Redlands as the new Dance curriculum teacher. Mrs Samantha Simpson will be Acting Head of the Ballet and Dance Academy (Extra Curriculum classes and all other Ballet and Dance training enquiries).

We also welcome, Ms Eva Bishop as the new Ballet and Dance Administrator. Eva will start at Redlands in Term 2.

Autumn Holidays classes

All information can be found on Redlands Pulse.

Term 2 Important Dates

The lost property basket is located in the hallway of Parkes Hall. All items will be taken to the Junior School at the end of Term 1.

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday!

Ms K Martin
Coordinator of Ballet and Dance
kmartin@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6461

Drama and Theatre

Musical- Return to the Forbidden Planet

Congratulations to all the students who were part of the wonderful success of this year’s spectacular Musical Return to the Forbidden Planet. Over 120 members of the Redlands student community from Yrs 7 to 12 were involved performing to three amazing audiences. Whether the students were on stage, under the stage, side of stage or working with puppets, they gave their very best, learning many new skills and making many strong friendships across Year Groups. These wonderful experiences could not have taken place without the support and assistance of so many people which enabled our Redlands stars to create a dazzling galaxy.

Mrs Daley and the Musical staff team would like to thank the parents, especially Melissa Fleming and Elena Burchett, who contributed in so many ways through this project with the Friends of Drama parent team of volunteers. More photos can be found on Redlands Pulse.

Musical Awards

Student awards for outstanding commitment were presented before closing night to each Year Group. An overall winner was presented with the Stanislavski Award for Outstanding Achievement and Commitment.
Year 7 – Lucy Horton
Year 8 – Jess Wei
Year 9 – Felix Abrahams
Year 10 – Tom Wightwick
Year 11 – Alisha Karunagaran
Year 12 – Rose Callaghan
The Stanislavski Award – Rose Callaghan

Photo CDs and DVD from Return to the Forbidden Planet will be available next term from Ms O’Neill in the Drama and Theatre Office. 

Musical for 2019 – Announced Week 1 Term 3

If you are suffering from post production withdrawals after the Musical, now is the time to prepare for next year’s roles and join us in our exciting classes in Musical Theatre. Auditions for 2019 will take place in Term 4 this year with applications for auditions due in Term 3.

Theatresports Competition

Redlands annual Theatresports Competition was held on Tuesday 10 April in the Drama Studio. The winning teams were presented with awards by Ms Shaw who was also our guest Entertainment Judge. More photos can be found on Redlands Pulse.

Senior Team- The Official Party

• Rebecca Burchett
• Toby Page
• Fraser Clarke
• Asha Boswarva
• Poppi Kent

Junior Team- The M n Ms:

• Callam Wardman- Browne 
• Kyle Banfield
• Alex Gibbs
• Ben Adamson
• Quentin Renaud

Senior Memorable Moment:

• Fraser Clarke

Junior Memorable Moment:

• Callum Wardman- Browne

Mrs J Daley
Coordinator of Theatre and Drama
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9860

Music

Battle of the Bands (Cambodia Fundraiser)

Battle of the Bands is a fundraising event that showcases the contemporary elements of the Redlands Music program and provides emerging young artists with the opportunity to perform in a live context. In support of the Redlands Rock Program Yrs 5-12, this competition is designed for students to extend their performance abilities in small ensemble contexts. As a fundraising opportunity, this concert connects the wider school community and supports the Redlands Service program where students have the opportunity to experience the culture of Cambodia first-hand. Our outstanding hosts for the evening were Stella Everett (Captain of Choirs), Michelle Li (Captain of Strings), Marvin Ma (Captain of Bands) and James Nemec (Captain of Small Ensembles). Photos can be found on Redlands Pulse.

This year’s competition was adjudicated by Ms Emily Hanks, a Soul, Pop, R&B, Funk, Blues and Jazz specialist. Awarded a Bachelor of Music Performance through the Australian Institute of Music, Ms Hanks has graced the stage of many prestigious Sydney performance venues, including appearances at the Thredbo Jazz Festival, SoulFest and the Office Earth Hour with Peter Garrett. 

The Music Department would like to acknowledge the contributions of Ms Arienne Brodie (MIC Performance) and Rock Band Specialists Mr Ross Ferraro, Mr Diego Idarrago Mr Nathaniel Smith and Mr David Wooltorton for mentoring and supporting finalists in this competition. From a technical perspective, thanks to Mr Janis Auzins, Ms Alex James and Tom Wightwick in delivering spectacular sound and lighting. We are grateful for the wonderful administrative support provided by Ms Pip Tame and our facilities teams led by Mrs Liz Loveridge and Mr Rod Loveridge.

In managing the logistics of this popular school community event, we would like to acknowledge the Cambodia staff team led by Mr Nick Walker, Ms Kria Coleman, Ms Paula Reinhold, Mr Michael Warrell and various student volunteers who managed ticket sales, event promotion and the overseeing of fundraising stalls. Altogether, the 2018 Cambodia team raised over $3000 with the funds set aside to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged children and their families in Cambodia. 

Battle of the Bands Results

Intermediate Rock Band Winner
Lifeless (Holly Gallagher, Benjamin Harrington, Ophelia Jackson, Sophia Leon-Searle and Tom Wang)

Intermediate Rock Band Runner Up

Serpentine (Joshua Colleran, Samuel Fleming, Scarlett Keay, Jameson Prescott and Jun Zhang)

Advanced Rock Band Winner

The Entire Population of Micronesia (Howard Goodsall, Alexander Murray, Jeroen Speckmann, Harry Wilson and Nathaniel Wong)

Advanced Rock Band Runner Up

Jill Wanes (Paris Crosland, Alexander Murray and Jereon Speckmann)

Advanced Unplugged Winner

Ella Burgess

Advanced Unplugged Runner Up

Grace Bracks

Overall Winner – The Entire Population of Micronesia

Junior and Senior Piano Competition – entries close Wednesday 9 May

Auditions dates are on Redlands Pulse. Audition forms can be collected from the Music offices or downloaded from Redlands Pulse. The audition process will require students to demonstrate advanced technical skills, personal expression and understanding of style. It is expected that students present works demonstrating a high standard of musical competency. Please note only one piece is required for the audition with the second contrasting piece listed on the application form.

Senior Campus

Senior Music Festival – Bach to the Beatles

Auditions are open to Yr 11 and 12 students who participate in both Academic Music classes and the Cocurricular Music Ensembles program. The 2018 Senior Music Festival will be presenting a diverse range of repertoire including Johann Sebastian Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring and a wide selection of music from The Beatles, while exploring various styles of music from Chamber through to Contemporary Music. While students will have the opportunity to present repertoire from their Higher School Certificate or International Baccalaureate Performance portfolio, there may also be the opportunity to be considered for various solo opportunities that feature within larger ensemble works. Audition Forms and Information Packs will be available from Senior Music Reception from Wednesday 11 April (Week 11).

Ensemble Attendance

Students are reminded about the importance of regular attendance to all Music Ensemble rehearsals and in meeting goals set at the start of the year in reaching a high standard of performance excellence. Morning rehearsals commence at 7.15am and students should be moving to rehearsal rooms by 7.10am. Absence due to camp and/or illness will be the only accepted reason for non-attendance. It is essential that you contact seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au if you are unable to attend any rehearsals. 

Music Instrument Lockers

Due to major works being completed in the Music Centre over the coming holiday period, all students are required to empty their Music Locker on the Senior Campus by 4.00pm on Friday 13 April.

Junior Campus

Junior Voices Chapel Performance

Last week, Junior Voices were invited to perform at the Yrs 9-10 Secondary School Easter Reflection Service. Performing a piece titled Celebrate the Empty Tomb, the students incorporated the playing of hand bells as instrumental accompaniment to their singing. Their presentation was highly polished and demonstrated excellent choral singing skills. The Secondary School Chaplin, Mrs Bronwyn Lihou, commented “the students sang beautifully and were delightful and it was evident that Secondary School students certainly engaged with the performance and were very appreciative of this musical item”.

Yr 2 Curriculum Strings

Monday afternoon provided a wonderful performance opportunity for the Yr 2 cohort as they all performed at Strings in the Piazza. It was a joyous affair enjoyed immensely by all performers and audience members alike. We would like to thank the students for putting in so much hard work, specialist Music tutors, class teachers and the parents for their support. A special mention must go out to the Advanced String Ensemble who led the finale, Oh When the Saints, supported by a rousing Parent Chorus. The Music Department extends particular thanks to MIC of Strings Mr Michael Warby for his management and overseeing of this extension instrumental program.

As we near the end of term, there are many further opportunities to consider in extending student learning on their string instrument. Private instrumental lessons provide children with the opportunity to progress their technical skills with the challenges in playing solo repertoire. Private Music Tuition also provides students with the opportunity to enrol into various Instrumental Ensembles. Students having private lessons and performing with the Yr 2 Advanced Ensemble are encouraged to join Preparatory Strings which rehearses on Monday mornings from 7.45-8.15am in the Prep Music Room. If you have any queries about the string program please contact Junior Music.

Mr Darren Kuilenburg
Coordinator of Music
seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9820

Secondary Sport

From the Head of Sport: What is failure in sport?

I think it is natural for a young athlete to experience the fear of failing in sport, after all, sports are usually held in a public areas with spectators full of parents, peers and friends. Results are often publicised and displayed for many to see, analyse and comment. Combine this with open public practices and training sessions. Sport is an activity where your effort, and your outcomes from that effort are visible for all to see.

However, how do we define “failure” in sport? And what does this mean to you?

Many see failure as an ‘uncomfortable’ word and closely associate it with losing or achieving a lower place than a previous year. These measurements of success or failure do not take into account the growth and development of a young athletes are generally based on external factors such as other competitors.

To me, the true definition of failure in sport is ‘not fulfilling your potential’.

A great quote by author Daniel H. Pink reflects this sentiment, “The greater risk is to fear failure more than mediocrity for yourself. To give up through fear of failure on being the best you can possibly be in your chosen pursuits.“

To know what your best is, to know how to improve your best and to continue to learn how to improve your best, is a true description of success.

This learning process is observable in the way many athletes approach their training.  There is a willing attitude and drive to perfect their abilities. If results, games or times are not as the athlete had hoped, a thinking process immediately begins. The best example of this pattern of thinking is seen in para-athletes, where traditional techniques of a sport or skill may not be appropriate for the individual’s particular learning environment. 

Athletes must be able to find a solution to their problems, and come to know how they can improve in the best way forward. If they cannot find an answer or solution, then they should start questioning the coach … relentlessly.

Athletes have a drive to invest effort in order to improve over and over. These are great qualities to have and can be developed through sport and applied to many other life skills.

Being a school based athlete is the perfect time and place to adopt this approach of learning and development. Perceived “failures” are important ingredients to growth.

Sport is not a level playing field and sometimes athletes may feel they are the best they can be and still lose the competition. However, the lessons learnt through self-exploration are more valuable than the medal or a ribbon.

“Success is not built on success. It’s built on failure. It’s built on frustration. Sometimes it’s built on catastrophe.”  Sumner Redstone.

Redlands Rhino – Weekly Fixtures

Representative Sport Nominations

If you are interested in nominating for the following ISA and CIS Representative Sports, please send your expression of interest along with playing history to sports@redlands.nsw.edu.au (to be eligible to represent ISA you need to play that sport at the school level). Please note: not all nominations will be asked to trial.  

• ISA Netball – U15 and Open Girls
• ISA Open Girls Hockey
• ISA U16 and Open Boys Rugby
• CIS U15 Boys AFL

Redlands Sport Staffing Update 

With Miss Jaimee Kennedy beginning her maternity, leave the following changes in the Redlands Sports department will be in place from Term 2 for the remainder of 2018.

• Miss Kate Seebohm will become a temporary full time staff member and will be the Administrator in charge of Redlands Football program as well as her existing roles as the Sports Administrator for Basketball and non-rep Sport. 
• Mr James Petering will be taking on the role as the Administrator of Hockey as well as his existing role as the Head of Rowing.   
• Mr Jack Gooding will be taking on the role as the Administrator of Touch Football as well as his existing role as the Director of Coaching: Rugby and Athlete development.

For any queries regarding these Sports please contact the relevant staff member.

We will miss Jaimee and wish her all the best for the impending birth of her second child.

Cross Country

Information regarding the upcoming Cross Country season is now available on Redlands Pulse. Training will begin on Friday 4 May (Term 2, Week 1) and will take place on Friday mornings at Primrose Park.

Diving

Congratulations to Toby Griffiths (Yr 9) who competed in the U15 Boys Springboard at the CIS Diving Championships. Toby finished 8^th in some really strong competition! 

Fitness Centre

The Redlands Fitness Centre will be open for all students in Week 1 of the holidays (Monday 16 – Friday 20 April). The Centre will be open from 9.00 – 11.00am each day.

Football

On Saturday , the Boys Football program travelled to Chevalier College for their gala day with a number of other travelling teams. The First XI had their first game against Redfield during the heat of the day and with only 11 players. The first game started with high hopes and good spirits and by the end of the game, we had secured our first win of the season, 2-0. Our second game was against Blue Mountains who were our opponents in the ISA Grand Final last year. The game was long and tiring for us all and ended in a stalemate of 0-0.

Hockey

The 1^st XI and 2^nd XI Hockey teams played a trial game against Barker College on Saturday. The 1sts played against a very strong Barker team, and despite going down in a loss, it was a well fought game by the girls. The 2nds had a great win over Barker College in what was a great team effort. It was a fantastic opportunity for the girls to play together before the start of the season next term. Congratulations to both teams.

Netball

The NSNA season began on Saturday. It was great to get the games underway in what was some hot conditions down at Willoughby Leisure Centre. A big thank you to Isobel Moseley (Yr 8) and Charlotte Harman (Yr 8) who helped out with the NSNA 9 Gold team on the weekend after their own game!    

Redlands Friends of Netball will be having their first meeting on Tuesday 8 May at 6.00pm (room L1.3). If you are interested in being part of the Friends of Netball please email Karen Kerr redlandsfon@gmail.com.

Best of luck to Jemma Donoghue (Yr 12) who will spend the first week of the holidays in Adelaide with the NSW U17 Netball team for the National Netball Championships. A fantastic effort to make the team and we look forward to hearing how she goes in Adelaide.

Rugby

On the weekend the Redlands Open Squad travelled to Bowral to take on Chevalier College and also Daramalan across two trial matches in what would be their first match contact for the preseason. In the first game against a strong touring side from Canberra, the Redlands squad did not disappoint showing all the structures that we have brought in over these last few weeks as the moved the ball quickly and effectively to win comfortably 4-0. Against a strong Chevalier side, some poor discipline and rushed decisions allowed Chevalier to have too much possession across the trial match with the Redlands squad suffering a loss 4-1. Ultimately, coming out of a trial weekend with the final score across the two games of 5-4, is a win for Redlands. The noticeable difference between the two squads across each game also was encouraging, seeing certain boys stamp their authority over the game almost demanding a starting 1st XV jersey. A great weekend for Redlands.

Surf Life Saving

Wishing all the best for Olivia Donoghue (Yr 9) who will be travelling to Scarborough beach in Perth to participate in the National Surf Life Saving Championships from 14 – 22 April.

Swimming

We had a number of great results at the NSWCIS Swimming Championships:

• Laura Holtheuer (Yr 12)
  • 17-19 Girls 50m Freestyle – 6^th
  • 17-19 Girls 50 Butterfly – 7^th
  • 17 & Over Girls 200 IM – 9^th
  • 17 & Over Girls 200m Freestyle – 6^th
• Jemma Donoghue (Yr 12)
  • 17 Girls 50 Freestyle – 8^th
  • 17-19 Girls 50 Backstroke – 8^th
• Sean Russell (Yr 12)
  • 18-19 Boys 50 Backstroke – 10^th
• Olivia Donoghue (Yr 9)
  • 15 Girls 50 Freestyle – 6^th
  • 15-16 Girls 200IM – 11^th
• Samuel Virtue (Yr 8)
  • 14 Boys 50 Freestyle – 12^th
  • 14 Boys 50 Butterfly – 12^th
  • 14 Boys 100 Freestyle – 12^th
  • 12-14 Boys 100 Butterfly – 10^th
• Ella Palmet (Yr 8)
  • 14 Girls 50 Breaststroke – 9^th
• Sophie McGrath (Yr 7)
  • 12 Girls 50 Butterfly – swam a time of 42.08 which would have placed her in 11^th place, she was however disqualified after the race for a false start.
• Jemma Donoghue (Yr 12), Jodie Ah Chong (Yr 12), Laura Holtheuer (Yr 12) and Jasmine Chubb (Yr 11)
  • Open Girls 4x50m Medley Relay – 6^th
• Olivia Donoghue (Yr 9), Jasmine Chubb (Yr 11), Laura Holtheuer (Yr 12) and Jemma Donoghue (Yr 12)
  • Open Girls 4x50m Freestyle Relay – 4^th

Mr Thomas Kindred
Head of Secondary School Sport
sports@redlands.nsw.edu.au

All Sports contacts can be found on Redlands Pulse.

Junior Sport

NSNA Netball

Our Netball teams kicked off their Winter season last Friday night with some great games and a very evenly matched Redlands v Redlands match in the Yr 6 group. We continue with matches this Friday night before breaking for the holidays.

IPSHA Winter Sports Draw

The Winter Sports draw for Football, Rugby and Hockey is here. Whilst it’s not totally relevant as we haven’t finalised our teams for Football, it will give most people a guideline of what’s coming up for Terms 2 and 3. The AFL team schedule will follow as soon as we have it. Check it out on Redlands Pulse.

Holiday Sports Clinics

This week is the last chance to register for our school holiday sports clinics. Our Football coaches will be running a camp on Monday 16 April, Tuesday 17 April and Wednesday 19 April on the JS Oval/ Redlands House Courts.

Netballers will have a clinic in Dunnet Hall on Monday 23 April and Tuesday 24 April.

Both clinics will run from 9am -2.30pm. Please contact Ms Michael for more information, costs and to book a place. 

Winter Before School Training Schedule

Mr Adrian Carter
Head of Junior School Sport
acarter@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6454

Snowsports

Congratulations

Congratulations to Billy Thomas (Yr 8) on his selection to the Australian Junior Alpine team which are competing this week in the Whistler Cup in BC, Canada. This has been a FIS Junior World Championship event for the last 26 years. 

Upcoming Events

Snowsports Race Week

Race Week registration closes 4 May.

• For students with their own accommodation:  click here
• To secure a place at High Country Campus: click here

If you wish to rent a Race Suit click here

Register for Race Week

Ice Breaker

Snowsports parents annual function at the Sand Bar at Middle Harbour Yacht Club. Essential Info evening for new and not so new parents. Lots of Lucky Door prizes thanks to our sponsors.

Friday 4 May from 6-10pm

Book Tickets

Second Hand Ski/Snowboard Sale

Clean out your pre-loved clothing and equipment and come to find a bargain.

Sunday 6 May in Liggins Quad and Terraces, Senior Campus from 1-3pm

Book a table

Family Ski/Snowboard Weeks

Accommodation, food and friends at the High Country Campus in the July holidays. Self-drive transport. Redlands House to Yr 12 families welcome.

• Week 1:  Sunday 1– 6 July  
• Week 2: Full

Contact: Ted Scott  

Book Now

Snowsports Training Weekends

Ski/Snowboard at Thredbo for Yrs 3-11, all ability levels- beginner to Race Training

• Weekend 1: 3-5 August 
• Weekend 2: 10-12 August staying in Jindabyne

Book Tickets

More details are on Redlands Pulse. 

Mr Bruce Campbell
bcampbell@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Snowsports Administrator
0413764445