From The Principal

I trust that you and your family enjoyed some time together during Easter and the holiday break and I extend a very warm welcome to new families joining Redlands. As usual, our Facilities team were hard at work on several projects around the School. One key project that has commenced is the modular classroom development on Winnie St, which will provide an additional six classrooms for the Senior Campus and additional flexibility in timetabling. This project will be completed during 2022.

The start of term has certainly been an emotional one personally, with the announcement from the Chair of Board that I will be finishing at Redlands at the end of this year. As you can imagine this decision was a most difficult one. Redlands is an incredible school, with highly dedicated and professional staff, dynamic and inspiring students and a supportive, involved and thoughtful parent body. The School is in a very strong position and the future is very exciting. The Board provide excellent governance, which has been crucial during the global pandemic and I am most fortunate to work with a wonderful and highly respected Executive team. The pandemic has caused many of us to stop and reflect, and being on the opposite side of the country to our son and daughters has been challenging and it is for this reason that we will return to Western Australia. I look forward to sharing all of the fantastic events with the community this year and know that Redlands will continue to go from strength to strength.

Secondary School students started the term with a very moving ANZAC Day assembly, with special guests, The Rev Tim St Quintin (Board Director and Rector of St Peter’s Anglican Church), Lieutenant William Samios (2016 Alumni) and Major Jean Marc Grant (2002 School Captain and past Redlanders President) each providing students with insight and context as to the significance of ANZAC Day. It was wonderful to have so many students involved and speeches by Olivia Salmond and Celine Patel articulated how young people can meaningfully connect with the ANZAC story. I was most impressed by the conduct of our students and their respect and engagement with this important assembly.

We are pleased that Dr Tessa Opie will once again be visiting the School this term as part of our partnership in the review and ongoing development of our Relationships and Sexuality Education programs. Further details will be forthcoming regarding workshops that will run for students on the Junior and Senior campuses.  

Sustainability Community Advisory Group

Expressions of Interest close Friday 6 May

Following up the letter that was sent last term, parents and carers in our community who have a passion for and experience in the area of sustainability are invited to join the Sustainability Community Advisory Group. This group will provide guidance and support to the Sustainability Working Group in the development of a School Environmental Management Plan and contribute to ongoing and future sustainability initiatives at Redlands. To register your interest in joining, please email us by cob Friday 6 May at sustainability@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Redlands Science and Innovation Luncheon – Friday 20 May

I am very much looking forward to joining parents and carers at the Redlands Science and Innovation Luncheon at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli on Friday 20 May. Proceeds from this event will be dedicated to the Dr Sue Morey AM Means-tested Scholarship and tickets are available here.

Mr Stephen Webber

Photo Caption: We were proud to commemorate those who have served our country at our Secondary School ANZAC Service yesterday, with guest speakers Lieutenant William Samios (2016), Major Jean-Marc-Grant (2002), and Rev Timothy St Quintin, Deputy Command Chaplain, 2nd Division. 

Head of Secondary School

The first day back for Term 2 was one of commemoration and community. The Secondary School gathered for the Anzac Assembly in Dunnet Hall. A range of Yr 10 and 11 students were directly involved in the assembly, whilst many others, from across Yr 7 to 12, participated in the Advanced Concert Band. We were all privileged to be able to engage with a performance item called The Light Eternal (composed by James Swearingen) and conducted by Mr Mathew Owen. The Light Eternal is a ‘programmatic’ piece, written to honour the legacy of four naval chaplains on the USS Dorchester, docked off the coast of Greenland during WWII. The ship was attacked by a German U-boat. In a tale of heroism and sacrifice, the piece tells the story of the chaplains on board who bravely gave up their life jackets so that others aboard might survive. The Band was outstanding. Our young musicians brought to life the story of the naval chaplains in a moving and compelling performance.

Reflections and stories complemented the musical items, offered by visiting guest speakers and Redlands students. Students and staff were once more engaged by Reverend Timothy St Quintin from St Peter’s Anglican Church, Cremorne welcomed back Major Jean Marc Grant (Redlands 2002) and were inspired by the words of Lieutenant William Samios (2016).

William Samios graduated from ADFA in 2019 and obtained a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science through the UNSW Canberra Campus. In 2020 he Graduated from Royal Military College – Duntroon, and was Awarded first choice of corps and became a Signals Officer. William has an enormous amount of passion for what he does, and follows a strong legacy as both his grandfathers were also in the military – one fought in Vietnam and the other in WW2. William was in Cowper House, played Basketball and Football and has fond memories of his time at Redlands. William shared three key learnings with the students.

1. Things rarely go as planned, but that isn’t a bad thing – rather it defines your adaptability and resilience.
2. You cannot overcome life’s challenges alone and the mates that help you along the way are your mates forever.
3. Being a good leader means never asking people to do something you are not willing to do yourself.

For William Anzac Day is about reflection and the comfort of knowing he can call Australia his home. He concluded his message to the students with the following inspirational words, ‘It is intensely human to fail, all you have to decide is whether you’ll stay down when you do, or if you’ll pick yourself up and crack on afterwards’.

Yr 10 students Olivia Salmond & Celine Patel also shared their own reflections for our Anzac assembly. The girls anchored their reflection in the life and service of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel who was an inspiring leader, a heroic woman and a proud nurse. She served with the Australian Army and was the sole survivor of the 1942 Banka Island massacre. This horrific event saw Vivian and 20 of her nursing colleagues forced into the sea and shot at by soldiers. To survive, Vivian feigned death after being struck by a bullet. Finding her way to the shore, Bullwinkel came across a wounded British soldier. Together, they fled to the jungle for 12 days while Vivian, although injured herself, cared for him before he passed away. After eventually surrendering to the Japanese, she endured three years of hardship as a prisoner of war and nursed others through disease and malnutrition before her release. With her tremendous endurance and ingenuity, she embodied the Anzac spirit during the war. However, Vivian Bullwinkel did more than just survive. She expressed remarkable traits and values, portraying everything about the Anzacs that we commemorate on this day beyond 1945, after all the guns had fallen silent. After the war, she co-founded the Australian Nurses Memorial Centre in Melbourne which honours all nurses from World War II who lost their lives and serves for the welfare and advancement of the nursing profession to this day.  

Below are some photos of the students who supported the Anzac assembly this year.

Sailing Youth Championships

During the school holidays, Yr 12 student Benjamin Harrington (29ers) and Yr 10 student Ali Braden (Laser 4.7) competed in the Victorian Youth Champs in Williamstown.  This particular regatta was being used as the selection event for the Australian Youth Team being sent to the World Youth Championships in July, so was attended by all of the best sailors in the country. Ben and his skipper Tom spent the first week training, and then racing in the regatta over the Easter weekend.  The conditions were fickle as they always are in the Port of Melbourne, with winds so light some days that racing was not possible, followed by 25 knot winds and massive swells.  They finished 6th in the youth teams out of a fleet of 36, with a best finish of 1st.  Sailing in some very challenging conditions, Ali Braden scored 3 top 10 race finishes, leaving her in 11th place at the end of racing. Her fleet, ILCA 4’s consisted of 4 fellow world championship campaigners and 1 previous world champion. In a fleet of 25, 11th is an impressive result, leaving room for improvement yet signs of success throughout difficult, physically and mentally challenging conditions. 

Key Messages from the Secondary School

Subject Selection Yr 10

Yr 10 met this morning to formally commence the subject selection process for Term 2. The Secondary Academic Deans spoke with students, outlining the schedule for the term and answering initial questions. Parents and carers will receive further information in the coming days.  

Want to learn Hip-Hop Dance?

The Ballet and Dance Academy is offering free trial dance classes in Hip Hop for the next two Fridays at 3.30pm in the Adams Centre, open to boys and girls from Years 7-12. Students simply need to turn up in comfortable clothes and shoes. Following the trial, enrolment for further classes will be available via the Ballet and Dance Academy Pulse page. For more information email dance@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Mother’s Day Classic

On Sunday 8th May, Redlands will be participating at the Mother’s Day Classic to honour and support the 1 in 7 women diagnosed with breast cancer. This year is an extra special year for the Mother’s Day Classic community as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of getting active for breast cancer research. Please tell your friends, recruit your siblings, enlist your family and join us for a special day out! Register for Team Redlands here.

2022 Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) Competition

Redlands is excited to offer students across Yr 7-12 the opportunity to participate in the 2022 Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition. This will be held on Friday 6 May at Redlands and the closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 27th April 2022.

The CAT competition is a one-hour problem solving competition designed to encourage student curiosity and promote multiple modes of thinking, as well as solving real-world problems. Interested students are welcome to enter this competition and previous computer programming experience is not needed. For more information and register your child, please click this link. Please forward any questions to wduckworth@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Science and Innovation Luncheon – Book Now!

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

Community Update

Welcome back. The School has quickly sprung back to life with a number of significant student and community events taking place as this week has unfolded.

Earlier this week I was I was delighted to attend the Annual General Meeting of Redlands where our Chair of the School Board, Principal and Chief Financial Officer presented a positive and engaging account of our progress, achievements and accounts through the challenges of another pandemic ravaged year. It was lovely to chat with the wide variety of passionate Redlands Directors and Members who were in attendance.

ANZAC Day was commemorated earlier in the week with a moving Senior School Assembly that featured first hand experiences of those in the service of our country along with some personal and equally impassioned student reflections. Redlanders Major Jean-Marc Grant (Class of 2002) and Lt William Samios (Class of 2016) and Redlands Director and former army officer, Reverend Timothy St Quintin each recounted their personal experiences of active duty and what ANZAC Day means to them. 

Yr 10 students Celine Patel and Olivia Salmond provided an inspiring historical reflection during the service, highlighting the remarkable story of Lt Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel MBE AO. Lt Colonel Bullwinkel enlisted in the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1941 and while sailing out of Singapore to escape the imminent Japanese Army invasion with 65 other nurses, the boat they were travelling in was sunk. Lt Colonel Bullwinkel was the only female survivor of the massacre at Banka Island where 21 members of the Australian Army Nursing Service and other survivors of the sinking ship were shot by the Japanese Army. She escaped into the Indonesian jungle where she remained for 12 days before being captured and interned in a local prisoner of war camp where she remained for three and half years. Vivian retired from the Army in 1947 and became Director of Nursing at the Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital in Melbourne. She devoted herself to the nursing profession and to honouring those killed on Bangka Island, raising funds for a nurses’ memorial and serving on numerous committees, including a period as a member of the Council of the Australian War Memorial, and later president of the Australian College of Nursing.  A truly inspiring Australian.  

We give thanks to the many men and women who gave their lives, along with those that have served, like Lt Colonel Bullwinkel, and those who are still serving, in times of both peace and conflict.

A reminder that we seek parents and carers in our community who have a passion for, and significant experience in, driving sustainability outcomes.  At Redlands, we have a strategic commitment to sustainably managing the facilities and grounds of the School whilst continually engaging our students and the wider community in this endeavour. Commencing in Term 2 2022, a Sustainability Community Advisory Group will be formed to provide guidance and support to the Sustainability Working Group in the development of a School Environmental Management Plan and contribute to ongoing and future sustainability initiatives at Redlands. For more information on the Sustainability Community Advisory Group or to register your interest in joining click here or email us at sustainability@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

The support from our community for the Redlands Science and Innovation Luncheon event has been terrific. Tickets are still available and are on sale here. Proceeds from this event will be dedicated to the Dr Sue Morey AM Scholarship. Those unable to attend can still support the event through a number of different channels that include the purchase of raffle tickets, bidding on auction items or just by making a donation. For more information on the Science and Innovation Luncheon, along with our special guest panellists, please visit our Foundation page.

These events provide a mere snapshot of the wide variety of opportunities our community has to engage with our School and we look forward to welcoming more of our community back on to the campus as Term 2 unfolds.  Thank you to those parents that I met this week for sharing your time and feedback with me. 

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

Foundation

A very warm welcome to Term 2! I hope all our families had a relaxing Easter break and ANZAC celebration and managed to have some downtime after a very busy Term 1.

I enjoyed a few days away with the family in South West Rocks which we like for its fabulous coastline and family connections. We also attended a wedding of our god daughter – third time lucky after being rescheduled twice due to COVID.

Science and Innovation Luncheon – Book Now!

This highly anticipated event, open to all Redlands parents, friends and alumni, is only three weeks away. Thank you to all members of our community who purchased tickets, donated prizes and secured sponsorship. Your support is greatly appreciated!

An exciting panel of Alumni Speakers will share their experiences in this field as guests enjoy a magnificent gourmet luncheon with spectacular Sydney Harbour views, see their profiles below.

Proceeds from this event will be dedicated to the Dr Sue Morey AM Scholarship, the fifth Redlands Foundation Scholarship which honours and celebrates Dr Morey’s outstanding contribution and service achievements within community health in Australia.

We anticipate another sell out event, so please buy your tickets early to avoid disappointment.

BOOK NOW

Meet Redlander Alumni Speakers

Dr Sue Morey AM (Redlander 1959) will share her fascinating journey from Redlands to present day, including her experience as Chief Health Officer of NSW from 1988 to 1994.

Sue was the Co-Founder of the Australian Association of Community Physicians 1985, and President from 1986 to 1988, and has held similar positions in other organisations.

Sue was a member of the Doherty Inquiry into Medical Education and the Medical Workforce in 1987 and of the RACP Workforce Committee and the Rural Task Force for many years. She also serves on the Council of the Medical Benevolent Association of NSW.

Joshua-Rohan Gould (Redlander 2016) is a Junior Analyst at Sabre Astronautics, an aspiring astronaut and creative problem-solver with experience in Design and Quality Engineering, Sales, and Start-up Operations. Joshua is currently studying a Double Degree in a Bachelor of Engineering – Mechatronics, and a Bachelor of Science – Computer Science.

Dr Lisa Beeren (Redlander 1999) Head of Technology Operations at 5B, focusing on the inspiring mission of bringing rapid, low-cost, re-deployable solar to the world. Lisa completed her PhD in Neuroscience at the University College of London, having studied Molecular Genetics at the University of NSW prior to this.

Professor Diana Horvath AO (Redlander 1961) winner of the prestigious Centenary Medal, Sid Sax Medal, and International Hospital Federation Award. Diana served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Central Sydney Health Services for 14 years.

ANZAC Day Commemoration Assembly

We were honoured to have Major Jean-Marc Grant (Redlander 2002) and Lieutenant William Samios (Redlander 2016) join our ANZAC Commemoration Assembly us and talk to students about what ANZAC Day means to them and share their experiences. Please enjoy an update from Will about his journey including what it is like to study at ADFA and Duntroon.

Lieutenant William Samios

Message from William

I first heard of the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) in Year 11 when the Redlands Career Advisor took a group of students to Canberra to look at opportunities in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). I had found that whenever I was exposed to the military, I felt an urge to join. After discussing it with a friend, I decided to apply that night. I’ve always been comfortable with taking risks and see myself as a bit adventurous. Above all else, I wanted a challenging and unique career.

Joining the military had rarely crossed my mind let alone that of my peers. I was one of the first Redlands students to have joined in several years and it left me feeling a little daunted. For those that are unsure about joining, you join the Army to do something that matters, that has value, not just to Australia but to other people’s lives. And I love what I do.

ADFA is a unique place. The academy itself is a military institution, charged with developing future officers for the ADF. Concurrent to military training, all cadets and midshipmen study a degree through UNSW. Lecture groups are much smaller than at other university campuses – the average class size was about 15 students for a lecture in my third year.

Unlike traditional universities, there are not as many holidays. That’s not to say there are none, just fewer. Instead, trainees undergo their service-specific training, myself being an Army trainee that was mostly comprised of field activities. Time management was challenging, you are expected to conduct your military training and university studies simultaneously. A roll call is conducted every lesson, so there is no skipping class. The normal aspects of military life such as room inspections, physical training and an overarching expectation of how you hold yourself are all-encompassing.

There are two major benefits of this arrangement: personal growth and setting yourself up for success in life. In terms of personal growth, you are constantly pushed outside your comfort zone and a high degree of resilience is demanded from you – everything is intentionally challenging. The rationale is that you graduate as a well-rounded, professional and resilient individual. As far as setting yourself up for life, you undertake a fully funded tertiary degree and are on a salary from the time you begin.  When you leave, you are a fully commissioned military officer, with a tertiary degree from a respected academic institution.

In terms of what I studied, I started out doing an Electrical Engineering degree. Whilst I performed well in the theory components, I struggled with practicals and labs. I changed my degree to a BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science after about 6 months. A message for current students is that there are opportunities to change degrees and switch courses after you commence university. There is no shame in changing what you started off doing.

After graduation from ADFA, I started at the Royal Military College – Duntroon. This is where Army Officers are made. All graduates of the college receive their commission from the Governor-General, giving lawful authority for them to command soldiers. It is a difficult course that demands a lot from you, though the juice is worth the squeeze. I am extremely proud of graduating from Duntroon as this experience taught me more about myself than anything I’d ever done. After finishing in 2020, based on my performance and preferences, I received my first choice of corps and became a Signals Officer.

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

RPFA

Welcome back to a new school term and welcome to the 13 new families joining Redlands! We hope you had a lovely Easter break and are ready for another fun term ahead. Please do help show your support for this year’s scholarship fund dedicated to Dr Sue Morey by joining us at the Science and Innovation Luncheon on Friday 20 May at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron in Kirribilli. Purchase tickets here or get in touch with your class and year parents to organise a table!

Coming Up

Parent / Family Get-togethers

• Thurs 28 Apr    Friends of Snow Sports cocktail evening at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron from 6pm to welcome the new season and farewell Bruce Campbell.
• Thurs 5 May     Yr 4 drinks at the Licensee’s Flat at The Oaks from 6pm. Purchase tickets here

Other Events

• Sun 1 May: Friends of Snow Sports second hand clothing and equipment sale at the Fahl Garden 1-3pm. Purchase tickets here
• Sun 8 May: The Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Join the Redlands team in the race or donate to this great cause here
• 1-29 May: A 4-week Foot of the River parent rowing program with twice a week training starting this weekend, culminating in a regatta on Sun 29 May. Funds raised go towards the purchase of rowing equipment for school. Please RSVP by 5pm on Fri 29 Apr here

Walks on Tracks

Our next walk on Wed 4 May is from Harbord Diggers to DeeWhy headland. Meet at Harbord Diggers, Lumsdaine Dr at 8.40am. Any questions, please contact Ann Marie Kimber or call 0406 691 533.

Book Club

Our next book clubs next meeting will be an evening event on Wed 11 May to discuss The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. Enquiries and new members welcome. Please contact Katherine Dixon or call 0432 619 890 for further information.

Spring Fair

Spring Fair is a highly anticipated bi-annual event for our School community, with stalls raising money for the school as well as charities nominated by students. The daytime event currently scheduled for Sat 3 Sept is centred around food, fun and entertainment, showcasing the community’s diversity and depth of students’ art-related activities. Please let us know if you would be interested in joining us for a coffee to discuss and be part of organising this wonderful event here.

Photo Gallery

A surprise visit from the fabulous Easter Bunny at school on the last day of Term 1 

Kindy Yellow and Blue Easter egg hunt

2022 RPFA Committee

President: JP Forrest
Vice President: Brittne Whitelaw
Secretary: Rebecca James 
Treasurer: Annette Swann
Committee – Declan Hourihan, Jennifer Mast, Jo Lloyd, Karen Nicholson, Kate Kesby, Lisa Middlebrook, Maria Kinsela, Monique Scattini

Contact us!

Debating

Debating News

Heats for the two inter-school competitions that run in Semester 1, the Independent Schools Debating Association (ISDA) and Friday Evening Debating (FED), will be completed this week. Although Debating started over Zoom at the start of the year, it has been a pleasure to enjoy some face-to-face debating in recent weeks, with parents coming to watch.

With the heats over, it is a great opportunity to say a massive congratulations to all those who have participated in both these competitions. All of our sixteen teams have at least one win, with a number of teams having won several rounds in the preliminary debates. A special mention goes to FED 8As who have won all but one debate thus far!

Next week we will find out which ISDA and FED teams have progressed to the elimination rounds.

Please contact Mrs Beggs, Debating Co-ordinator at r.beggs@redlands.nsw.edu.au or Benedict Adamson, Debating Captain, if you are not already a Debater but would like to become involved – and keep an eye out for information about House Debating in Terms 2 and 3.

Service

On Sunday 8 May, Redlands will be participating at the Mother’s Day Classic to honour and support the 1 in 7 women diagnosed with breast cancer. This year is an extra special year for the Mother’s Day Classic community as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of getting active for breast cancer research. So tell your friends, recruit your siblings, enlist your family and join us for a special day out!

Register for Team Redlands here

Ms Rachael Riley
Coordinator of Service and Social Engagement
rriley@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

University and Careers

Redlands Events

University of Melbourne Webinar 

9 May  

5:00-5:45pm, online

Link TBA

Bond University Lunchtime Presentation 

18 May 

1pm, H1.9 

Year 12 UAC Presentation 

25 May 

5 – 6pm, Redlands Hall 

Open to Year 12 students, parents and carers 

Open Days, Events & Info Sessions

Lower North Shore Careers Expo 2022

16 May 4 – 6.30pm

Held at Shore School

Yr 10-12 students and parents are invited to explore possibilities with over 50 exhibitors including major universities.

Sydney Actors School and Sydney Film School Open House

30 April or 28 May, 11am

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University of Sydney | Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design)

Wednesday 11 May 2022, 4:00 – 4:30pm

Online

Find out More

AIE | Open Day, Sydney

Saturday 14 May 2022, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Ultimo

Find out More

Bond Virtual Open Day

14 May 2022, 2pm

Find out More

Basair | Pilot Career Seminar

Monday 16 May 2022, 7:00 – 8:30pm

Basair Aviation College, Bankstown Aerodrome

Find out More

Oxford University International Parent/Guardian/Carer Session

Wednesday May 18 2022, 7:00pm AEST

Find out More

JMC | May 2022 Open Day

Saturday 21 May 2022, 10:00am – 2:00pm

JMC Academy, Harris St Campus

Find out More

Charles Sturt | Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Online Information Night

Tuesday 31 May 2022, 6:00 – 7:30pm

Online

Find out More 

UAC Digital | Let’s Chat – Teaching

Wednesday 1 June 2022, 6:00pm

Online

In this session we’ll give HSC students and their parents information about applying for a Teaching degree.

Find out More

University of Newcastle | Parents and Carers Info Session

Thursday 30 June 2022, 6:00 – 7:00pm

Online

You will hear from Student Ambassadors sharing their stories about their transition from high school to university and their entry pathway.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

Find out More

ACU | Discover ACU – North Sydney

North Sydney: Tuesday 5 July 2022, 9:30am – 1:00 pm

Join our free Discover ACU activities. Tailored to your study area of interest, these sessions will give you an insight into life as a uni student.

Register for North Sydney

Cambridge Hybrid Open Days 2022

Thursday, 7 July and Friday, 8 July

Online and in person

You will need to register in advance to attend our Hybrid Open Days, whether you wish to attend in person or virtually.

Find out More

University of Newcastle | 2022 Open Day

Central Coast: Saturday 30 July 2022, 10:00 – 2:00pm

Newcastle: Saturday 27 August 2022, 9:00 – 3:00pm

Find out More

QUT Open Day

Sunday 31 July

Find out More

Mrs Justine Fowler and Ms Clare Hurst
University and Careers Advisors
careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Year 12

Yr 12 are currently on exams this week.

Year 11

Welcome Back!

Dear Yr 11 parents and carers, I hope you and your families had a restful and relaxing Easter break. This term, our Pastoral focus will be on Authentic Leadership: Using our Influence to Serve Others. Authentic Leadership encourages Year 11 students to use their influence to serve others not just within the school community, but also in their broader lives. Building on earlier Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), in which they have identified their own values and character strengths, students will be encouraged to consider how they can use these values, beliefs and behaviours to model good leadership. Links will be explored between the notion of ‘servant leadership’ and Year 11’s important Service initiatives, ranging from fundraising for Cambodia’s M’Lop Tapang organisation, to participating in the Matthew Talbot breakfast service that takes place locally. This topic will stimulate important learning, discussion and reflection as Yr 11 prepare to apply for school leadership positions in coming months.

Below are the key dates for Term 2:

Senior School Anzac Assembly

On  Wednesday the 27 April, the Senior School gathered to pay their respect for the ANZACS. Well done to the following students who did a magnificent job assisting with the assembly:

• Charlotte Scamps

• Jacob Rieser

• Oliver Talbot

• Sam Chubb

• Joe Griffiths

• Jamie Dawson Damer

Yr 11 Student Conferences

If parents, carers and students were unable to meet with a teacher on Wednesday evening, please contact the class teacher directly via email to organise a meeting over the phone. From the general student feedback, the Student Conferences were constructive and helpful; particularly with providing information for key focus areas in the lead up to Term 2 assessments. 

Day of Hope – Tuesday, Week 2

In Week 2, on 10 May, Year 11 will be participating in the Day of Hope, presented by former Young Australian of the Year (Qld, Community Service) and popular High School Speaker Glen Gerreyn, Day of Hope gives teenagers the foundations they need to build a hope-filled future. This powerful presentation helps students understand the effects that external influences and their own self-belief has on their decisions. As Glen shares his story and his message, the young people in the audience learn to recognise negativity, step away from it and start making choices that allow them to tap into their talents and start to shine. They leave with a refreshed energy for life and a renewed understanding of their limitless potential.

There are three modules in this seminar:

Module 1 – The Power of Purpose

During this session, students are reminded that motivation is only part of the equation. Before they take action, they need a clear vision for the future. Once they can see what lies ahead and how exciting it will be, they are inspired to take massive and decisive action towards their goals.

Module 2 – Jail Break 

This session plays an essential role in re-empowering youth by breaking the cycle of apathy many teenage students find themselves trapped in. Glen’s personable style and relatable messages help them understand how to start building resilience and feel more hopeful about the future.

Module 3 – Unstoppable 

The final, inspiring module in this high school motivational seminar teaches the power of setting ‘moonshot’ goals (as defined by Google), to help solve large scale problems.

This personal development session helps students of all backgrounds. After hearing the incredible moonshot goals of companies and people around the world, plus Glen’s own bold plans to make an impact, students are armed with the courage and hope they need to face challenges, pick themselves up and keep going. 

Mr Nicholas Walker
Yr 11 Year Advisor
nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9909 3133

Year 10

Important Upcoming Dates

• Friday 29 April Minimum Standards Test Practice
• Monday 2 May All My Own Work Presentation to Students
• Thursday 5 May Allwell Testing
• Wednesday 11 May Paul Dillon Yr 10 Presentation
• 13-19 May Yr 10 Half-Yearly Exam Block – see timetable in Redlands Pulse 
• Friday 20 May Recent Alumni and Yr 11 & 12 Student Panel for Yr 10 Subject Selection
• Monday 23 May In Your Skin with Dr. Tessa Opie Parent Evening Seminar
• Thursday 26 May Meningococcal ACWY Vaccinations
• Wednesday 1 June 5:30-8pm Yr 10 into Yr 11 Pathway Information Forum and Subject Walk’n’Talk
• 2-10 June Year 10 Subject Selection Guidance Conversations
• Monday 6 June 5:30-6:30pm Year 10 Sydney University and UAC subject selection Information Evening
• Wednesday 8 June 4:30-7:30pm Year 10 Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Tuesday 14 June Final submission of Subject Selections for Yr 11
• Thursday 3 November Vaccination Catch-Ups

Welcome Back to Term 2

Yesterday morning started off with the Anzac Day Assembly where students were able to take a moment, reflect on the meaning of the day, hear important messages from several speakers, including a Redlands alumni and their Yr 10 peers. Musical performances by the Advanced Concert Band were exceptional and enjoyed by all.

Several Yr 10 students also volunteered to contribute to the service in various ways from being flag bearers, to reading a prayer to sharing their personal reflections. Thank you to the following students for stepping up as leaders and being vulnerable in expressing reflection and  emotion for this important day: Tara Gold, Antonia Morgan, Heidi Colleran, Ethan Beggs, Eva Osborn, Noah Berbic, Sophia Rolon, Ashley Stapleton, Anneka Steele and Conor Petersen.

Yr 10 Subject Selection

This term, Yr 10 will engage in a series of opportunities designed to support them to select their senior pathway. A schedule has been developed to generate interest and deepen understanding of the various options available in the senior years. Yr 10 students will learn from the experiences of key staff members, professionals, senior students and alumni. They will engage in self-assessment, explore what the data reveals about their interests and potential, consider future careers and participate in a face-to-face chat with a member of the Secondary School Leadership Team. Parents will be involved at key points so that students are supported to reflect at the different stages of the subject selection journey and ultimately choose their pathway, HSC or IB, and the subject disciplines they wish to study, through a process of disciplined discernment.  A separate communication to Year 10 parents and students will be forthcoming and contain Course Handbooks and the Subject Selection Schedule.

Students engaged in their first presentation for Subjection Selection today during Tutor.  Mrs. Gemma Van de Peer and Mrs. Anna Rolon introduced the process, introduced key people and shared important upcoming dates and events.  Students were also asked to complete a survey regarding their current thoughts on subject selection by Monday morning at 9am.  All resources from today’s meeting will be sent through to students in the iLearn Yr 10 Pastoral Page as students remain at the centre of this process and in control this process. 

Yr 10 Vaccinations 2022

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 will be offered for Yr 10 students: Meningococcal ACWY vaccine on 26 May, 2022.

Parent Information Kits that include an information sheet, consent form and privacy statement will be handed to students in Week 2 to bring home to parents/guardians. To consent to the vaccination of their child, parents/guardians are advised to:

• read all the information provided
• complete the consent form, including signing their name next to the vaccine/s they would like their child to receive
• return the completed consent form before Friday 13 May. Students are to drop off the consent forms to the Student Services Office.

Parents please ensure;

• your child eats breakfast on the day of the school vaccination clinic
• your child brings a mask to wear whilst in the clinic
• your child does not attend school if they are unwell or if they have any symptoms of COVID

Absent students

Please note that, to improve vaccination completion, students will be offered a catch-up vaccination at a subsequent clinic. They do not need to go to their GP for the missed vaccine.

Parents/guardians who do not wish their child to receive the vaccination should return the uncompleted consent form.

A Record of Vaccination will be provided to each student vaccinated at each clinic as a physical card. Details about vaccinations given at school will also be uploaded to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) to support complete vaccination histories. Parents can obtain this through the myGov website or the Express Plus Medicare Mobile app. (Anyone aged 14 years or older has to get their own statement.)

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Academic Assessment Services

On 5 May, Year 10 Students will sit a half day of testing provided by Academic Assessment Services from 8.20am – 12.00pm. Students will need to bring a pen and a scientific calculator (not a CAS) to the test. As independent consultants, they specialise in the assessment and analysis of educational performance and progress. Their team of professionals include measurement and curriculum experts, education experts and teachers who will provide guidance in the development of strategic action plans for each student. Parents will be posted a copy of the results.

Ms Alissa Ynson
Yr 10 Advisor
aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9865    

Year 9

Welcome back to the start of a new term. I hope that all families had a lovely Easter break spent with family and friends. We also warmly welcome a new student to our cohort, Aibe Elsworth, and her parents, David and Sachiko.

It is also with great pleasure that we also welcome a new Tutor to McDouall Blue to our pastoral team, Ms Caroline Brehaut, who will be replacing Charlotte Putman whilst on maternity leave. Caroline joins Redlands as a Latin teacher and has over 12 years teaching experience, most recently working at Kambala as a SS Latin Teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Ancient History, a Diploma in Language Studies majoring in Latin and completed her Masters of Philosophy in Greek & Roman History and Latin at Oxford.

Student news

Yumeto Lee plays for Ryde Hawks Black Baseball team. This is a team of all-stars from the Ryde Hawks Junior League Division. During the holidays, Yumeto participated in the NSW Junior League State Baseball Championships. His team were successful in making the grand final and securing 1 of 2 spots to represent NSW at the National Championships in May/June. Yumeto had been training 4-5 times a week in the preceding two months despite the heavy rain and sustaining a broken nose. We look forward to hearing how Yumeto and his team perform at the National Championships. Congratulations on this extraordinary achievement!

Winter Uniform

Students are required to return to school this term in their Winter School Uniform. On normal school days, and for all official or formal occasions, when travelling to and from School, when on excursion or when involved in any activity associated with the School, students will wear full school uniform as set out below.

Sport Uniform

The Redlands Sport Uniform is to be worn:

• For all PDHPE (Practical) classes
• For all Redlands Sports Carnivals
• For Thursday Sport Day

The Sport Uniform is not to be worn at any other time. On days other than Thursday, if students have PDHPE during the day or training before/after school, they need to utilise the change rooms. Details about getting changed for PE lessons and sport training can be found on page 21 of the Student Planner. When engaging in PDHPE lessons, Sports carnivals and Sport training, the correct Sport Uniform needs to be worn. Hooded sport tops (basketball, netball, football, etc) are not permitted at school and should not be worn as part of the Redlands Sport Uniform. A fleece may be worn as part of this Sport Uniform.

Technology and Mobile Phone Usage

Technology is used for learning purposes only. Students in Years 7-10 should keep their mobile phones in their lockers throughout the day and are not permitted to have them out in the playground at recess or lunch. When necessary, teachers will direct students to use their laptops and/or mobile phones in the learning space. At recess and lunch, students are to leave their devices in their locked locker. At this time, students are encouraged to REST with each other; to Refresh, Exercise, Socialise and have Time-Out. If students wish to engage in academic activities at lunchtime, and require their laptop, then they should do so in the Library.

Key Dates

• 10-13 May – NAPLAN
• 23 May – Year 9 Burn Bright Incursion
• 6 June – Heritage Week
• 13 June – Queens Birthday
• 16-17 June – Senior Music Festival
• 21 June – Athletics Carnival
• 22 June – Year 9 Parent Teacher Evening
• 24 June – End of Term 2.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 9 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 8

Welcome Back 

A warm welcome back to all our Yr 8 students, parents and carers. We hope that you all had a lovely Easter break. It was great to see the sun and enjoy the warmer weather. 

ANZAC Service 

A BIG thank you to the Yr 8 students for the way they conducted themselves during the ANZAC Service on Wednesday morning. It was really encouraging to see the cohort listen so intently and pay their respects to those who sacrificed so much for us to be able to enjoy our way of life. 

Winter Uniform

Students are required to return to school this term in their Winter School Uniform. On normal school days, and for all official or formal occasions, when travelling to and from School, when on excursion or when involved in any activity associated with the School, students will wear full school uniform as set out below.

Sport Uniform

The Redlands Sport Uniform is to be worn:

• For all PDHPE (Practical) classes
• For all Redlands Sports Carnivals
• For Thursday Sport Day

The Sport Uniform is not to be worn at any other time. On days other than Thursday, if students have PDHPE during the day or training before/after school, they need to utilise the change rooms. Details about getting changed for PE lessons and sport training can be found on page 21 of the Student Planner. When engaging in PDHPE lessons, Sports carnivals and Sport training, the correct Sport Uniform needs to be worn. Hooded sport tops (basketball, netball, football, etc) are not permitted at school and should not be worn as part of the Redlands Sport Uniform. A fleece may be worn as part of this Sport Uniform.

Mr Edward Atkins
Yr 8 Advisor 
eatkins@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9909 3133

Year 7

A warm welcome back as we begin Term 2 and I do hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing and restful holiday. I trust it was an opportunity for students to enjoy quality family time and recreation with friends, now returning feeling refreshed and focused. Term 2 will be busy for Yr 7 with learning and assessments, The Redlands Swimming and Athletics carnivals as well as numerous exciting extra-curricular opportunities.

Approaches to Learning and Goal Setting

Yesterday, our Yr 7 Tutors commenced one to one conversations with students in relation to their Term 1, Approaches to Learning Data. These important conversations help students to develop their own SMART Goals for Term 2. Students were encouraged to create Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time based goals in areas which they themselves identified as needing further development.

Year 7 Movie Night Bookings 

The Year 12 Legacy Gift Team warmly invites all Yr 7 students to join in the fun of their very own Movie Night,  Johnny English Strikes Again.

Friday 27 May, 6pm – 8pm in the Learning Hub, Senior Campus

This highly anticipated event is an annual Year 12 event where all funds are dedicated toward the Year 12 Legacy Gift to the School, and the Dr Sue Morey AM Scholarship Appeal. Entry is $15 per student covering movie, pizza and water. This event is for students only, unfortunately no siblings and will be supervised.

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Key Dates

Monday 9^th May: Yr 7 will be engaged in a half day workshop Recipe for Success with Burn Bright.  Recipe for Success lays the foundation for success with important skills, sense of identity and friendships to help the transition to high school. The program assists young people to build a sense of identity, supports new friendships and enhances self-efficacy to improve resilience.

Tuesday 10^th – Friday 13^th May: Naplan Testing

Thursday 9^th June: Redlands Senior Swimming Carnival

Tuesday 21^st June: Redlands Senior Athletics Carnival

Ms Sarah Matthews
Yr 7 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494

Head of Junior School

It has been wonderful to feel the energy of the students’ return to school this week and we look forward to a positive and purposeful term ahead. I hope that families have had some time to read through the extensive ‘Term 2 Welcome letter’ sent on Tuesday which sets the scene for the term ahead.

Yr 6 Camp (2-6 May)

We are looking forward to our Year 6 cohort enjoying their first camp since Year 3 next week in Canberra, which balances some wonderful outdoor educational experiences with civics education aligned with the year group’s current studies on democracy and government.

Yr 6 families should have received a detailed second letter on Wednesday outlining our planning and updated COVID protocols and I look forward to joining the group for two days during their time away.

All information can also be found on the Year 6 page of Redlands Pulse and via this link to the OEG and Redlands website (Password: Shine).

Weddings

Over the break, we were thrilled for two of our Junior School teachers, Melanie Cleary and Alix Smith, who married their respective fiancés. The students were delighted to also see these photos in our first assembly this week and I know that you will join me in wishing them all the very best in this next chapter in their lives.

Remote Learning Update

With the revised guidelines, students who are household contacts will be permitted to be in school after returning daily negative RATs and should wear a mask.

As has always been the case, if students are unwell and recovering from COVID, they are not expected to be learning and need to focus their energies on getting well.

However, as we have seen, where students are isolating and have been asymptomatic or have very mild symptoms and hence able to learn, class teachers will provide learning tasks for the few days as required and may include learning from specialist or Learning Plus teachers too.

Save the Date: Mother’s Day Celebration – Monday 9 May

We are looking forward to hosting our Mother’s Day Celebration on Monday 9 May.

RSVP: For catering purposes and to give us a sense of numbers in attendance, please could attendees RSVP here.

Event Details

Location:                       Piazza, Junior Campus 

Time:                                 7.45am-8.45am (but the cart will remain open until 9am’ish)

Other info:                       Freshly brewed barista coffees will be served from the coffee carts with tea

and hot chocolates for students served from the Junior Canteen

                                           Breakfast cookies will also be available.

Reminder

To ensure the safety of our staff, students and the wider Redlands community, if you are feeling unwell, or showing flu-like symptoms please follow NSW Health guidelines and stay home. 

Mother’s Day Classic

On Sunday 8 May, Redlands will again be participating at the Mother’s Day Classic to honour and support the 1 in 7 women diagnosed with breast cancer. This year is an extra special year for the Mother’s Day Classic community as we celebrate the 25^th anniversary of getting active for breast cancer research.

So tell your friends, recruit your siblings, enlist your family and join us for a special day out and if you are coming along, please do register for Team Redlands here.

Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2022

Over many years, Redlands students have enjoyed participation and success in the annual Mosman Youth Awards in Literature, a competition in prose and poetry writing. Now in its 30^th year, I share this year’s details for parents and students to consider and class teachers will also encouraging student involvement with this literary opportunity ahead of the closing date of 31 May. Please note that entry forms must be signed by a parent or guardian and not a teacher if the entrant is under 18 years of age.

For an entry form or more information, please click here or call Barry O’Keefe Library in Mosman on 9978 4091.

Science and Innovation Luncheon – Book Now!

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

Head of Preparatory School

First day back smiles are always the best aren’t they! It is only when I am standing outside the Prep Reception during first day back mornings of any term, that it makes me realise how much I miss our students during the holidays.

Our new students settled quickly as did Mrs Thomson on 1Red. Students have grown, lost teeth, had haircuts and in general, looked very smart as they walked through the door.

A sense of school pride is so important at Redlands, and I strongly encourage all our families to ensure that children have the correct uniform on when they are entering the school. This also means shirts tucked in and blazers on this term please. Today I did have to remind quite a few students that their black sandshoes are not part of the Redlands winter uniform. Students can wear sandshoes on sport days only. Please refer to the uniform policy found in the student diary for more information.

Helping those in need in Lismore

This term the PCG in partnership with K-2 classes will launch, “Light for Lismore.”

This service project will support The Northern River Children’s Services (NCRS), a not for profit organisation that is responsible for providing day care to over 2000 children in flood-impacted areas. This organisation is supported by the Commonwealth Department of Education and parent fees. 

To help those in need, our students will create boxes filled with donated school and art supplies to replenish materials lost during the floods. Students will also make cards for families that are going through the heartbreaking process of rebuilding their lives.  This project will provide our children with a hands-on experience to make each box with love and care and remind our neighbours in Lismore, they are cared for and not forgotten. We encourage families to embrace this opportunity to teach our children about the misfortunes of others and how to act with purpose in the community by shining your light on those in need. More details will be forthcoming in next week’s Note Day.

2023 Kindergarten Information Session – Tuesday 3 May, 9.15am

Invitation to Redlands House Seniors and Transition Gold Parents and Carers

Mother’s Day Celebration – Monday 9 May, 7.45am

7.45am Junior Campus

9am Redlands House and K-2 mothers welcome to come to classrooms

Please join us for our fabulous Junior Campus Mother’s Day celebration this year on Monday May 9 at 7.45am in the Piazza. Let’s drink fresh coffee, eat yummy cookies and celebrate you, our wonderful mothers!

You are invited to visit your child’s classroom after the celebration to share in some fun activities.

Please use this link to book in for the morning

In the event of wet weather, the morning Celebration will be rescheduled. More information will be shared in next week’s Note Day .

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

Redlands House and Transition Gold

Welcome Back

We hope all of our families had a wonderful Easter break, sharing some time to relax, rejuvenate and spent time with loved ones. We look forward to a busy and productive term ahead.

Seniors Excursion – Edward the Emu

On Wednesday 4 May, all of the Senior and Transition Class Redlands House students will be attending a performance of “Edward the Emu” by Sheena Knowles, at Glen St Theatre. This is a much loved story here at Redlands House and we are very excited to be going on an excursion. All students need to be at School by 8.15am as the bus will depart Redlands House at 8.30am. The children will need their library bag for the excursion. We will take our crunch and sip, water bottle and morning tea in the library bag to the theatre with us. The Redlands buses will return us back to Redlands House by 12 noon, just in time for lunch.

Mother’s Day Celebration

7.45am Junior Campus

9am Redlands House and K-2 mothers welcome to come to classrooms

Please join us for our fabulous Junior Campus Mother’s Day celebration this year. Let’s drink fresh coffee, eat yummy cookies and celebrate our wonderful mothers!

Please join us at 7.45am on Monday 9 May in the Junior Campus piazza. At 9am your children will be waiting in their classrooms to share fun activities with you!

In the event of wet weather this event will be rescheduled.

Please use the this link to book in for the morning.

2023 Kindergarten Information Session – Tuesday 3 May, 9.15am

Invitation to Redlands House Seniors and Transition Gold Parents and Carers

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

Secondary Sport

Student Achievement

Basketball

Congratulations to Meera Coburn and Emilie Bessell who competed at the U18 Australian National Junior Championships in Ballarat over the school holidays. As a part of the NSW Metro team they finished in 6^th place, congratulations to them both on a great week away.

Swimming

Over the previous holidays Redlands had 2 swimmers compete at the 2022 Australian Age Swimming Championships in Adelaide. A huge congratulations to 2022 Swimming Captain Erik Scott (Yr 12) and Xander Halfen (Yr 10) who represented both Manly and Warringah respectively. 

• Erik finished 22^nd in U17 50m Backstroke, 24^th in the U17 100m Backstroke and 26^th in the U17 200m Backstroke. 
• Xander finished 44^th in the U15 100m Backstroke, Xanders Warringah team also swam in the 4x50m Medley Relay coming away with a gold medal! This is a huge achievement for Xander and his swim team. 

Gymnastics

Congratulations to Orabella Cornelius who has been selected to represent NSW in the annual Australian Gymnastics Championships to be held on the Gold Coast in May. Best of luck and we can’t wait to hear how you go!

SCHOOL CARNIVALS

Cross Country Carnival – Time trials

Unfortunately, due to weather the Term 1, the Redlands Cross Country Carnival was postponed. Therefore, the 2022 Redlands Cross Country Carnival will be open to competitive runners as highlighted below (with registrations due by Wednesday 4th May – Term 2, Week 2).:  

Friday 6th May (Term 2, Week 2)

Division:           Senior (Yr 11 & 12) 

Time:               6:30am – 7:30am (must pre-register)

Venue:             Balmoral Oval

Transport:        Bus will transport students to school after they run

Division:           Intermediate (Yr 9 & 10) 

Time:               3:30pm – 5:00pm (must pre-register)

Venue:             Balmoral Oval

Transport:        Bus will transport students to and from school

Friday 13th May (Term 2, Week 3)

• Division:       Junior (Yr 7 & 8) 
• Time:             3:30pm – 5:00pm (must pre-register)
• Venue:           Balmoral Oval  
• Transport:     Bus will transport students to and from school

This will still be an official carnival counting towards House Aggregate Points and Age Championship.

Students need to Register HERE

Registrations will close at 4pm Wednesday 4 May. Come and visit the sport office at recess or lunch time if you have any questions. A confirmed timetable along with details of the arrival and departure process will be available via Redlands Pulse – Cross Country. Only students who have registered for the event will be able to attend.  

Swimming Carnival – Thursday 9 June

The 2022 Swimming Carnival will be held in Week 7 this term (Thursday 9 June), more information can be found on Redlands Pulse – Swimming. 

Athletics Carnival – Tuesday 21 June

A reminder that the 2022 Athletics Carnival will be held in Week 9 this term (Tuesday 21 June), more information can be found on Redlands Pulse – Athletics. Training will begin on Friday afternoons from Week 4 at Balmoral Oval (students need to email Mr Ellis if they wish to be include in the training information)

WINTER SPORT

Netball 

We are looking forward to Round 1 of the ISA Netball season beginning this weekend, a friendly reminder for all parents and students regarding the upcoming season. 

• The 2022 ISA Netball Draw can be found on Redlands Pulse – Netball, however the most up-to-date fixtures will be available on the Redlands Rhino on Tuesday afternoons. 
• Uniform – students need to wear the Redlands Netball dress (available for purchase from the uniform shop)
• Arrival times – players need to arrive 30minutes prior to their start time (parents a reminded to allow for Saturday traffic, and search where they are playing prior to the morning of the game)
• Injured students are still required to attend training and games.

Water Polo 

Water Polo returns this Friday for the Seniors (Boys and Girls) and then begins on Monday night for the Inters (Boys and Girls). A reminder that all players are required register via the following link Registration – Northern Beaches Water Polo Academy – – revolutionise SPORT prior to them entering the pool.

Football

We hope all students and parents have enjoyed the holiday break. Our Football players were busy over the holidays with the 1^st Boys competing in both the SACS cup and the Shore Invitational tournament and were able to play against some great competition in preparation for the season. The 1^st Girls team competed in the Pymble Invitational where they played two very competitive games against Barker College and Pymble College. We had a great turn out at the skill sessions for the other age groups and it was fantastic to see our teams working hard over the holiday break. We look forward to welcoming everyone back this term and hope to see their efforts over the holidays pay-off over the upcoming season. 

This Saturday 30 April we will see Round 1 of the ISA Football Season kicking off. The Football draw is available on the Redlands Pulse – Football page, please check the Redlands Rhino after Tuesday afternoon for the most up to date fixture information each week. Students should be arriving 30 minutes prior to the start time indicated on the fixture (except for 1^st Boys/Girls who are expected to arrive 45 minutes prior). Best of luck to all our Football students in Round 1. 

Hockey

We hope you are looking forward to Round 1 of the ISA Season this Saturday 30 April. A reminder the 2022 ISA Hockey draw is available on the Redlands Pulse – Hockey page, , please check the Redlands Rhino after Tuesday afternoon for the most up to date fixture information each week. Our Friends of Hockey will be hosting an afternoon tea this Saturday and it would be great to see our students arriving early/staying after their game to support our teams. We would like to extend this invite to all parents to get to know some of the other parents in the Hockey program – just look for the Redlands banner:
Venue: Barker College (Bowman Field) – Pacific Hwy, Hornsby

1^st Girls: 2:15pm vs CCGS 1
2^nd Girls: 3:30pm vs CCGS 3

Best of luck to our Hockey teams in Round 1. 

Cross Country Training

We will continue to offer Cross Country training on Friday afternoons throughout Term 2 to interested students. These sessions are open to all students and will not only prepare students for the Cross Country Carnival but will also assist students participating in the 2022 Representative Winter Sports Season.

When:                          Friday Afternoons

Time:                           3.30pm-5.00pm

Venue:                         Balmoral Oval

If you are interested in joining this group please fill out the Cross Country Training Expression of Interest Form. Please contact Mr Walker (Head Coach) if you have any questions.

Snowsports

Please see the Snowsports page for all the most up to date information regarding the 2022 Snowsports season.

AFL

We will hopefully have our first game for the season for all teams this weekend this Friday 29 and Saturday 30 April. The draws are available on the Redlands Pulse AFL, there is a slight change to the Junior Girls. Please ensure you check the Redlands Rhino for the most up to date fixture information each week. 

Good luck to all our teams!

Rowing

This year’s parent rowing for families and supporters, the “Foot of the River”, will be held during the morning of Sunday 29 of May at Davidson Park.

Full details can be found at the following link. 

RSVP DATE: 5:00pm Friday 29 April (End of Week 1, Term 1)

This is your opportunity to build a crew of four rowers together (Mums, Dads, Parents and Kids, Friends…..we will look after any combination), train for 90 minutes twice a week for four weeks and conclude with your own regatta. There are a large number of training days and times available each morning, Monday to Sunday.

No prior rowing experience is required as we will teach you everything.

All rowing will be done in a stern coxed quad scull with the coach in the coxes seat with you for each training session. These boats are stable and the sculling stroke is a symmetrical movement that everyone can learn.

REGATTA DETAILS
Date: Sunday 29 May 2022
Location: Davidson Park (Under Roseville Bridge)
Time: Morning (AM)
Race Distance: 500m

TRAINING
Location: Mosman Rowing Club (Spit Bridge)
Commencing: From Sunday 1 May onwards (Week 2, Term 2)
Duration: 4 weeks, 2 sessions available per week, 90min sessions (60min on water, 15min either side to setup and pack-up)
Week 1: Sun 1 – Sat 7 May
Week 2: Sun 8 – Sat 14 May
Week 3: Sun 15 – Sat 21 May
Week 4: Sun 22 – Sat 28 May

* Crews to select times that best suit their availability*

COST
The cost for the 4 week program (8 training sessions) including the regatta is $450 per person, with the funds going towards supporting the Redlands Rowing Program. Previously this program has funded the purchase of significant capital items such as the rowing boat trailers along with smaller items like pizzas for students post regattas.

CREWS
Ideally you would come to us with a set crew of four however if you are not already part of a crew or don’t yet have a full crews then please contact Jane Rogers or myself after you have signed up and we will try and place you into a suitable crew or find the final missing crew members required based on availability and experience.

NEW ROWERS
People who have never rowed before are more than encouraged to give it a go. We are fully confident in our ability to bring new rowers up to speed quickly and have them race ready in no time.

If you have any questions please contact either myself or Jane Rogers.

Jane Rogers
EMAIL: rogers_jane@hotmail.com
PHONE: 0414 466 053

James Petering
EMAIL: jpetering@redlands.nsw.edu.au
PHONE: 0413 764 446

Tennis

I hope you all had a wonderful break over the past two weeks and I welcome you all back to Term 2!

Over the holidays we had a few training sessions and the feedback from the coaches at Grand Slam Tennis was extremely positive. As we head into Round 1 of the winter tennis competition this weekend, I would like to wish good luck to all students competing. It has been a long and wet lead up to this season so hopefully we get through with minimal interruptions!

Please keep an eye out for an email that will explain all details for the upcoming season.

Rugby

With the first week of Term 2 underway, we can also look ahead to the official start of the 2022 ISA Rugby Season. Due to the amount of rain, our season has been pushed back, with trial matches in Week 2 (Saturday 7 May ) and our opening round of the season kicking off against SACS the following week (Saturday 14 May).

Despite this delay, there is so much to look forward to. This weekend our Under 16s and our Opens / 1^stXV will travel to Berry to attend our Rugby Camp, the first time they are able since COVID came about. The Camp is an incredible way to build as a squad and prepare our structures for what will be a fantastic, young 1^stXV side. I could not be more excited to see how this group develops over the course of the weekend and look forward to sending through a full update in next weeks Note Day.

Whilst our Seniors are away, our Under 13s, Under 14s and our Under 15s will have a ‘Contact Focused Session’ held at Macquarie Sporting Fields. This session will start promptly at 8:00am and will conclude by 9:30am. This will be a brilliant opportunity for all of our Juniors / Inters to really learn and prepare their bodies for the contact nature of Redlands Rugby.

Please make sure to keep note of any field changes or Wet Weather arrangements. 

Summer Sports Photos

Our Summer Sports Photos are now available for purchase through the www.melbastudios.com.au website.

 Those families wishing to purchase photos should follow the steps below:

STEP 1:                 Select “school orders”

STEP 2:                 Enter the password – WINNIE

STEP 3:                 Select > View Redlands Sport and Cocurricular Album > Summer >

Fitness Centre 

We are back!!!

With Winter Sport Trials and preparation for the ISA Winter Sport Season underway, the Fitness Centre is the perfect space to develop speed, fundamental movements and also power. All students can access the morning sessions which run Monday to Friday start promptly at 6:30am. Already we have had a great number of students attending the sessions in just the first week of Term 2.

Students are reminded to bring with them the following.

• A water bottle
• Towel
• Redlands PE / Sports Uniform

Sports and students are asked to contact the Director of Athletic Development Mr Jack Gooding jgooding@redlands.nsw.edu.au for any specific questions regarding these sessions.

Winter Sport – Key Contacts

General Sport Information

Wet Weather

If training is cancelled due to wet weather, a notification will be posted on the Redlands Sport Twitter page (@RedlandsSport) in addition, an email will be sent out to both students and parents. This includes morning & afternoon training along with weekend fixtures.

Fixtures

A friendly reminder that 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 this on Friday each week to ensure you have the most up to date 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.

Game time and arrival times

Students should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled fixture on Saturday (unless directed otherwise). Please ensure you know where you are playing and the likelihood of traffic on Saturday mornings to allow adequate time.

Attendance at Sport

Can we please draw your attention to the following communication process regarding absence from sport:

1. Parents are required to send an email to the appropriate Sports administrator prior to missing any training session asking for them to be excused 
2. 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
3. Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures
4. Failure to do any of the above will jeopardise a student’s eligibility for Colours, Pockets, and Awards & result in school disciplinary action

Please note that the first unexplained absence will result in a lunchtime detention with further unexplained absences escalating to a Friday afternoon Detention. Please refer to the Student Planner 2022 for full details on requirements for participating in a Representative Sport.

Mrs Alison Cox
Head of Secondary School Sport
acox@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Junior Sport

Welcome to Term 2. We hope you and your family enjoyed the holidays. We have our second major Carnival this term – Swimming on Wednesday 15 June as well as our regular Sports Program. As has  previously been the case, the information that was emailed to all families on Monday this week was put together to provide you with a picture of the overall landscape of the Term. Please take the time to read through that email which will assist you and your child in your return to school sport. For those of you with children involved in our Representative Sports program there is some more detailed information in this email.

Similar to last year, we will be asking students to continue to practise good hygiene at all times and to use the hand sanitisers available here at school before and after sport training and matches. Students will also be reminded not to share their water bottles, towels etc. And in what we have become accustomed to in this current climate ‘If in Doubt, Sit it Out’ – any student, coach, official or parent who has any cold or flu like symptoms are advised not to attend their Wednesday and or Saturday morning fixtures. 

Winter Sport Information

• 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 Booklets on Pulse.

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 Calendar
• We have a Sport Calendar for each Term. To view the 2022 Term 2 Sports Calendar please click here

Wednesday Sport

Normal Wednesday Winter Sport resumed this week. If you need a reminder as to what your child has selected for their Winter Sport choice as well as team selections please refer to the Term 2 Winter Sport lists. These sports will continue until the last week of term, Wednesday 22 June. For timings and venues for all Wednesday sport please refer to the Winter Sport Training Schedule. Please remember if you are picking up your child directly from the venue you must be there before the returning bus leaves for the journey back to school. Please note these buses will not wait for late parents and no child can be left at the venue for late location pick-ups. All sports this term will finish and return students back to school at regular finish time of 3:20pm, traffic dependent with the exception of Gymnastics.

Wet Weather

In the case of wet weather on a Wednesday, updates will be posted on our Wet Weather Pulse page. If you pick your child up directly at the venue, please refer to this page prior to going to ensure that they are at the venue. Alternative plans may have been made depending on the location and provider.

Optional Morning Skills Sessions

There are a variety of morning skills sessions available to those students who are playing Representative Sport for the school if they wish to attend. These sessions are OPTIONAL and other cocurricular commitments must be honoured ahead of these sessions. All sessions are from 7:00am-8:00am held on the Redlands Junior Campus with arrival at 6:50am. For venues, please refer to the Winter Sport Training Schedule. Late students will not be permitted to join the session.

This term we will be offering:

• Wednesday morning – Netball (Year 3/4 Girls)- access Dunnet Hall via Allister St
• Wednesday morning – Football (open to all rep footballers)- access by Murdoch St Oval Gate
• Friday morning – HICES Cross Country (open to Redlands Cross Country team)- access by Murdoch St Oval Gate
• Friday morning – Football (open to all rep footballers)- access by Murdoch St Oval Gate
• Friday morning – Rugby (Year 3-6 Rugby Boys)- access by Murdoch St Oval Gate
• Friday morning – Hockey (Year 5 team)- Redlands House Courts access by Allister St
• Friday morning – Netball (Year 5/6 Girls)- access Dunnet Hall via Allister St

Clothing               

Students should wear their Redlands sport specific uniform. Sport specific safety equipment such as boots, shin pads, mouthguards will also need to be brought on match day along with a water bottle as bubblers may not be accessible. Please ensure your child has the correct playing uniform and equipment prior to the start of term. For more information about what is required and compulsory for Saturday matches please refer to our Uniform Booklet.

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

Snowsports

Registration

If you are planning to participate in any Snowsports events with Redlands in 2022, please complete the race registration here. Registration will close shortly. 

Snowsports Secondhand Sale – Sunday 1 May

The Snowsports Secondhand Clothing and Equipment Sale is this Sunday in the Fahl Gardens, Senior Campus. This is a public event, if you know people within the Snowsports Industry for who this may be of interests please pass on the details. 

Important Dates

Race Week

We will be staying at High Country Campus (HCC) and there are still spots available. Students in Yrs 7-12 must be serious racers and be Level 6 or above skier or snowboarder. Students must register to compete in both the Redlands Cup and two events at the Sydney Interschools Championships. Race registration must be completed before a spot at HCC will be considered.

Race Week Bookings

ACCOMMODATION AT HIGH COUNTRY CAMPUS 

OWN ACCOMMODATION

Thredbo Season Passes

Thredbo will be offering discounted season passes to Redlands students this year. These passes are available to purchase until 7 May.

PURCHASE A STUDENT THREDBO SEASON PASS 

Interschools

Interschools has a new website this year. It is a great place to find further information regarding all snowsports events.

Further details can be found on Redlands Pulse – Snowsports.

Nicky Fenaughty
Snowsports Administrator
nfenaughty@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Ballet and Dance

Welcome back to Term 2!

We are off to a great start this term with all sorts of exciting things happening.

RAD EXAMS – Sydney 1st Session

We have our Mock Exams for vocational RAD students over the next few weeks in preparation for the real thing on Sunday 22 May. For further information please see Redlands Pulse.

MORNING TEA

Morning Tea for all our Ballet and Dance Academy Parents has been rescheduled for Tuesday 10 May. Please pop in for a cuppa and a chat with our teachers. We really hope to see you then.

When: Tuesday 10 May   |  10.30am – 12pm

Where: Ballet Studio (P1.6)   |   Parkes Hall Buliding   |   Junior Campus

CLASS WATCHING

Please continue to look on Redlands Pulse for information on Class Watching. Since we were unable to do this last term we are very aware that you are itching to see your children in class. We will be in touch soon with details of how we can approach this within the COVID Guidelines.

NEW ACADEMY CLASSES

Turn Up   |   HIP HOP   |   Sign Up

Great News! Following amazing feedback from Miku Ono’s HIP HOP classes during the Holiday School we are now offering Hip Hop to ALL Seniors students at Redlands on Friday at 3.30pm in the Adam Centre.

This will be a great way to finish your week, blow off some steam and learn some new moves with your friends.

Just turn up for your free trial and sign up after class.

Bambino Ballet

We look forward to welcoming our youngest recruits to the Academy this week, with our Bambino Ballet classes starting. There are still spaces available for Boys and Girls.

When: Friday 2.45pm – 3.30pm

Where: Dance Studios, Parkes Hall, Junior Campus

How: Click here for further information and to enrol

Academy Holiday School 

Our holiday classes where a huge success, thank you to everyone who took part. Our Guest Teachers really enjoyed working with you all and I am sure that your endeavours during these intensive sessions will really benefit you on your return to classes this term. Please look out for details on the next holiday school program that will be out in a few weeks time!

Eisteddfods

Congratulations to all of you who took part in Eisteddfods over the holidays. Some wonderful achievements!

IRBD

Dance Life

Everyone who competed made the finals and will re-compete at the end of the year.

Adrenaline

Can’t Come to Class?

Please let us know if sickness, injury or change of circumstance has occurred by sending a quick email, including student name and year group, to dance@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Any Questions?

As always, please contact us at dance@redlands.nsw.edu.au with any questions, concerns or feedback.

And remember to check our Ballet and Dance page on Redlands Pulse for the latest up to date information on all things dance. Please click here.

Ms Gilly Revie
Head of Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy
grevie@redlands.nsw.edu.au
02 9908 6488 

Drama and Theatre

Welcome back to Term 2. I hope you have all had a restful and wonderful break. Term 2 is an exciting time, new skills are developed as students settle into the groups and collaborate effectively with their peers. It is a short and busy term and there was a lot of excitement as the first classes began yesterday. 

Theatresports 

In the upcoming weeks, the intermediate and senior theatresports teams will compete against other schools to fight for a spot in the state competition. We wish them all the best as they move into the competition. 

Gala Arts 

Gala Arts is at the start of Term 3 on Friday 22 July 

Audition information is now available and forms can be found on the Gala Arts Audition iLearn Page. Email drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added. Auditions close and must be submitted online by 3:20pm on Monday 9 May.  

Extra-subject Drama and Theatre 

Classes are going well. If you want to enrol your child please contact drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au. Some classes are at capacity and have a waitlist. 

Reminder: A friendly reminder to communicate with your child about their extra-curricular classes in the morning. We have had cases where students are in the car line or their designated pick up spot and have needed to be located before class starts. Please ensure any absences are sent to drama@redlands.nsw.edu or your child’s class tutor prior to the lesson.

Key Dates 

Ms Alyssha Clarke 
Head of Drama and Theatre (Acting)
aclarke@redlands.nsw.edu.au 
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au 
02 9968 9857

Music

ANZAC Service – Musical Tribute

Our Advanced Concert Band, featured soloists and conductors brought fitting tribute within our ANZAC service yesterday. The Last Post and Reveille were rendered by trumpeters Charlotte Harman (Yr 12) and Will Howard (Yr 10) while members of our Conducting enrichment stream Lachlan Scott (Yr 11) and Jamison Houchell (Yr 11) thoughtfully conducted the official music sung by Sholto Mirrlees-Black (Yr 10), Halcyon Hunt (Yr 10) and Aneke Golowenko (Yr 9).

35 accomplished members of our Advanced Concert Band brought their finest efforts in tribute to the ANZACs.  The success of an ensemble is determined by its parts, and the evident commitment to musical excellence was very moving. The Advanced Concert Band’s offering of The Light Eternal (Swearingen) enriched our school’s reflection time greatly and we are thankful for what they afforded us through their offering.

That’s a wrap! Red Factor 2022

Jumping back to the last day of term, Junior Campus wrapped up Term One on a joyous high note with our annual variety show, Red Factor. These student-directed performances were filled once again with wild contrast that thrilled and delighted. Congratulations and thanks to all participants for sharing your wonderful talents with us!

Junior Piano Competition Finals – Friday 29 April 2022 4pm

Senior Piano Competition Finals – Friday 6 May 2022 4pm

Esteemed international pianist Dr Jeremy Eskenazi is looking forward to joining us in the John Roberts Centre for the next two Friday afternoons to hear budding Redlands pianists within the finals of both the Junior and Senior Piano Competitions. The perpetual Trophies have been polished and shined and Dr Eskenazi will be sending them home with deserving finalists!   Click below to reserve your free tickets to join us in the Edwards Auditorium in support of our talented pianists. Both events will start at 4pm.

JUNIOR PIANO COMPETITION TICKETS   SENIOR PIANO COMPETITION TICKETS

Senior Vocal Competition Auditions – due by Friday 6 May 2022 

Our annual Senior Vocal Competition will be held on Friday 10 June. Auditions are open to all Senior Campus students, and invited via video upload to the Redlands Music Auditions iLearn page, with submissions closing next Friday 6 May 2022.  More information and the audition form is on the iLearn page.

Redlands Festival Orchestra Auditions – due by Friday 29 April 2022

Auditions are now open on the Redlands Music Auditions iLearn page to be part of the Redlands Festival Orchestra for 2022 (to feature at both Speech Day and Senior Music Festival). Finer detail is on iLearn, with audition submissions being accepted until COB tomorrow (Friday 29 April).

Studio Concerts – Weeks 5-6 (Jr) & Weeks 7-8 (Sr)

Did you know that around 450 private vocal and instrumental lessons take place each school week during the day? We are very proud of the opportunities available to our Redlanders and of the team of 25 specialists who work with us to support this exciting learning. In addition to these lessons, we seek to provide performance opportunities through events, optional exams and elective classes across the year. Our Studio Concert Series each semester provides an informal and relaxed opportunity for our developing musicians to share their progress with a supportive audience of family and friends. We look forward to confirming days and times in the weeks ahead, and to throwing our doors wide open to those who would like to join us for this wonderful tradition of lunchtime concerts.

Senior Music Festival – Friday 17 June 2022 6pm

While Junior Music Festival is shaping up for our Junior Campus, our flagship Music event on the Senior Campus, the Senior Music Festival is to be held at the Concourse Theatre in Chatswood. Just 7 weeks away, ‘THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME’ theme is proving such fun to program and rehearse, and we promise a memorable show you won’t want to miss! Not just for parents of students in the cocurricular program, this night of nights is for Redlanders and music-lovers of all ages in our community.  Ticketing opens next week!

In Summary?

We look forward to a spectacular Term 2 and having you with us for the ride!

Remember to check the Pulse MUSIC EVENTS page, to ensure our flagship events and extra rehearsals are all on the family calendar.

See you soon,

Amy Richardson
Director of Music

Junior Music Office  | 9908 6495

Senior Music Office | 9968 9820