Head of Junior School

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

We were very pleased to welcome grandparents and special friends to our campus this week. Our students, along with their grandparents and friends enjoyed an exciting morning and it was wonderful to see intergenerational connections and special relationships on display. This important annual event showcases the invaluable role grandparents play in our school community and we extend our gratitude to all who attended.

Parent Teacher Interviews – Term 3

Some early notice that there will be an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s class teacher in the second week of Term 3.  The focus of the meetings will be to discuss student progress, as set out in Semester 1 reports, and to revisit learning goals for the second half of the year. The meetings will take place across the whole of that week and as such please note that the Tuesday school-based clubs will start in Week 3 of Term 3.  A booking schedule will be sent out in the last week of this term. To assist co-ordination and logistics for many of our families with children in the Prep school we have scheduled the meetings for the same week as that section of the school.

13 June Junior School Semester 1 Report Information Webinar

Bookings are still open for the webinar this evening.  Join us as we share with parents the small but important changes to our student reports in line with the new curriculum. This webinar will provide an overview of the updated reporting format, explain how to interpret the updated achievement section, and answer any questions you may have. We believe this session will ensure that all parents are well-informed about the report format updates.

Booking link here.

• Date: Thursday 13 June
• Time:  6pm
• Format: Webinar

A message from our Junior Campus Chaplain, Ms McKenzie

Wayside Chapel Update

12 boxes of toiletries were delivered to Wayside Chapel this past week following our beginning of term collection.

Pre K and Prep decorated the boxes, Year 5 wrote Welcome to Wayside cards and finally the SRC (Years 3 – 6), supported by Ms Moore, organised the donations.

The items that Redlands donated were sorted by the SRC into different categories to be sent to Wayside Chapel. Together, the SRC leaders worked together over lunchtimes, and sorted every single item that was donated, into their respective categories, no item was left behind. It was very generous of Redlands to donate all this, we thank you so much for everything that was given, and it will be much appreciated by Wayside Chapel!  Lulu Gayner

A few weeks ago, SRC helped Ms McKenzie pack and organise student donations for Wayside Chapel. We all had fun knowing it would help someone in need and that it may turn their life around. Layla Ikram

The Wayside visitors who assisted in unloaded the donations were amazed by the quantity and touched by the beautifully decorated boxes. One gentlemen spoke about how Wayside had helped him finally find a place to call home after decades of searching and thanked the school for their part in his journey.

These donations were in addition to the earlier corporate donations sorted by lunchtime volunteers that Pax Staley-Lobo delivered to Wayside with the assistance of his father. Pax, Amelie Cadman and the Year 6 Leaders continue to lead us in this opportunity to give. There will be more opportunities to give as the year progresses.

Chapel Update

Faith at Redlands has provided an essential pillar for our foundation and as we continue to educate and nurture outstanding individuals who ‘shine out’ our key values such as compassion, responsibility and moral courage in our students. This faith foundation not only supports academic excellence but also fosters a sense of community and purpose. Through faith, our students learn to navigate life’s challenges with grace and empathy, preparing them to make meaningful contributions to the world.

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24

In Chapels across the school this term we have explored the theme of ‘Faith’ and created many opportunities for students to learn about the significance of Jesus Christ as the heart of faith and service. Our students participate and experience a wide range of activities in Chapel from art projects, leading chapel as a class, singing, discussions to prayerful contemplation.

Year 9 students were immersed in Judaism on their recent excursion to the Jewish Museum and Great Synagogue and extended their appreciation of faith expression.

Prep parents are invited to Chapel this coming week to join us and see what Chapel is like for our young learners.

Another important dimension of our community expression of faith is our termly Parent Prayer Meetings. We extend a warm invitation to all to join together with the Principal, Chaplains and other parents and carers on Tuesday 18 June from 5.30-6.30pm in the Junior School Arnold Library for a brief time of thanksgiving and prayer for our school.

Junior Music Festival: Postcards from Abroad

Each year, our annual Junior Music Festival is a highlight in the Junior School calendar; an event in which every Junior School student will enjoy the opportunity and experience of performing on stage at least twice. Music is an area in which all Redlands students have a variety of opportunities to be involved in, both within our curriculum and cocurricular offerings, as will be showcased at this event.

Connected to this, please note some key information below to assist your planning for this event.

• Attendance: ALL Junior School students are involved and are expected to attend
• Date: Thursday 8 August
• Time: 4.30pm – 6pm
• Venue: Robert Dunnet Hall, Junior Campus
• Bookings: Ticketing information will be released at the very start of Term 3
• Uniform: Full Winter school uniform including blazers
• Afternoon Tea: On the day, all students will stay at school between the end of the day and the start of the show so should bring a small afternoon snack.
• Collection: At the end of the show, students should be collected from classrooms

I have no doubt that the 2024 Junior Music Festival, Postcards from Abroad, will be another wonderful evening.

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

From the Principal

Last week we held our Heritage Week with events taking place across both campuses which culminated in our Foundation Day Service on Friday 7 June. This year was extra special as we celebrated two significant milestones in our history: 140 years since our founding and 125 years since our move to Redlands Estate, our current Senior Campus location.

When I mention to new staff or prospective families that we are 140 years old, they are often surprised as they do not associate Redlands as one of the oldest schools in Sydney. I believe this is because from our earliest days, we have had a forward thinking and innovative approach to education – an underlying philosophy that continues to this day.

However, I believe it is also important to recognise how our long and rich 140 year history provides us with the solid foundation upon which our special culture is built. This culture, which we cherish so much at Redlands today, was not suddenly created nor formed in recent years. Instead, it was slowly shaped and moulded by thousands and thousands of students, staff and parents who have come before us. All of us who are a part of the Redlands community today are stewards who are now responsible for keeping this culture strong and passing it on to the next generation.

For this year’s Heritage Week, we recognised our long history of service at Redlands. Our school motto, Luceat Lux Vestra, comes from the Gospel of Matthew, “let your light shine, so that others may see your good deeds”, so at the very heart of our School, is a service ethos.

From our earliest years which saw students knitting socks and balaclavas for the soldiers on the frontline in World War I, to today which saw the whole Secondary School coming together recently with our Festival on the Fahl and Pink Sock Sports Round raising over $16,000 for the Jane McGrath Foundation, service has been, and continues to be, a core pillar of a Redlands education.

At the Foundation Day Service on Friday, we heard from a panel of Redlanders who have dedicated their lives to the service of others. I encouraged the Year 6 and Year 12 students in attendance to look to these and other graduates as inspiration to have careers where they will make a difference in the lives of others and live our motto of letting their light shine so that others may see their good deeds. By doing so, they will continue to build upon a 140 year legacy of service at Redlands and further strengthen that special culture which we all continue to cherish today.

Cross Country Achievements

Congratulations to our 38 Junior and Secondary School Cross Country athletes who recently represented HICES and ISA respectively at the NSW CIS Cross Country Championships.

Special congratulations to the following athletes and teams on their exceptional results:

• Aurelio Nicholas  (Yr 4) – 2^nd
• Isaac Brooks (School Captain, Year 12) – 6^th
• Oliver Morcos (Yr 3)  – 8^th
• Imogen Howard (Yr 10) – 9^th
• 16 Yrs Girls team – 2^nd overall
• 16 Yrs Boys team – 3^rd overall
• 8/9 Yrs Boys team – 2nd place

Further to this, Aurelio, Isaac and Imogen have all qualified for the NSW All Schools Cross Country Championships, an outstanding achievement. We wish them all the very best in this prestigious event.

Foundation Day Photogallery

Photo caption: We were delighted to welcome Kylea Tink Federal Member for North Sydney and Tim James MP, NSW member for Willoughby and other special guests to share our milestone 140 year anniversary celebration with us.

Community Update

It was a pleasure to welcome our grandparents and special friends on our Junior Campus earlier this week.  Our students and staff were delighted and excited to host our guests in classrooms and around the Piazza where our students were engaged in wide range of games and activities.

My thanks to those donating uniforms, and to the ever active and passionate Redlands Parent and Friends Association (RPFA) for their collective effort in running a Second Hand Uniform Sale next Tuesday at 1 Monford Place (just around the corner from the Uniform Shop). This initiative enables us to recycle pre-loved uniforms back into the community whilst raising valuable funds for our means-tested Scholarship Fund.  Uniform items are still being collected and these can be donated tomorrow (Friday) at 1 Monford Place.

Each year the graduating class at Redlands celebrate and acknowledge their Redlands education with a Legacy Gift. The Legacy Gift provides the cohort with a unique opportunity to thank the School for its support, encouragement and the opportunities offered while studying at Redlands.  To read more on this important and noble cause, along with an update of local and global Alumni engagement, check out the Foundation section.

A reminder that the Redlands Parents’ Prayer Group will come together for their next gathering in the Arnold Library on Junior Campus next Tuesday 18 June from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.  All welcome.

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

Empowering Young People to Thrive

Our Moonbah Program, commencing in 2025, will provide all Year 9 students with the opportunity to spend a term in an immersive residential environment of self-discovery, collaborative learning, relationship building and community mindedness at our High Country Campus, located just outside of Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains.

High Country Campus Development

Our High Country Campus, home to our Winter School since 1996, Year 7 and Year 11 Camps, requires further development to accommodate the entire Year 9 cohort during two terms.

Inaugural Redlands Giving Day 21 August

This year’s philanthropic target of $1M will be the focus of our inaugural Redlands Giving Day on 21 August, through which we seek to mobilise the support of our community.

If you would like to learn more about the High Country Campus expansion plans or the Giving Day, please contact me directly. 

If you wish to make a donation to support the expansion of High Country Campus in this financial year, please visit here.

Foundation Day Service

The Foundation Day Service was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate 140 Years of Redlands with special guests such as members of the Foundation Advisory Committee, RPFA, members of the Executive and the Redlanders Alumni Association. 

We were delighted to welcome a fabulous mix of alumni for a panel discussion who provided tremendous insight and inspiration to our Year 12 and Year 6 students.  The discussion was video recorded and there will be an opportunity for everyone to enjoy their messages.

The Redlanders who were a part of the Assembly included:

Lisa Woolf-Jones, Redlander 1990

With over two decades of expertise in Sales and Media, Lisa transitioned into the realm of Not-For-Profit Organizations (NFP) in 2014, marking a pivotal shift in her career trajectory. She spent ten years working with the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) and Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation (SCHF) on their Senior Leadership team and has recently commenced a new role within Kids with Cancer Foundation (KWCF). As the Chief Xperience Officer, Lisa leads the development and execution of revenue generation strategies while ensuring an unparalleled stakeholder experience. Lisa’s responsibilities include conducting in-depth analysis of fundraising income streams, crafting strategic initiatives to bolster revenue and devising a national engagement plan to optimise stakeholder interactions and drive impactful outcomes. 

Peta Kwok (Blundell), Redlander 2010

Peta is the current Scholarship Program Manager at Chief Executive Women (CEW). During her time at Redlands, Peta was School Captain and Captain of Strings. She was an academic scholar and enjoyed her years at Redlands. After Redlands she attained her Bachelor of International and Global Studies, before going to Cambridge in the UK where she received her Bachelor (Honours) Law degree. Since then, Peta has become an experienced Project Manager with a strong international outlook informed through living in Australia, America, Singapore, France, England and Niger. She is interested in development and social businesses, with a focus on gender equity, health care and education. She has a broad skill set, with experience in Communications, Compliance, Grants Management and Operations.

Lachlan Van der Pluijm, Redlander 2019

Lachlan is the Staff and Volunteer Wellbeing Officer at Surf Life Saving NSW and is currently completing a Bachelor of Law/Bachelor of Psychology double degree at UNSW. During his time at Redlands, Lachlan participated in many activities and was the Captain of Service, House Captain of Cowper and Captain of Water Polo. In his role at Surf Life Saving NSW, he is responsible for providing support to members and staff following critical incidents. The role is also responsible for reviewing procedures and providing training opportunities in mental health and wellbeing.

Thank you to Kim Flatman, Alumni and Community Engagement Coordinator for facilitating the invitation to panellists.

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Legacy Gift Update

Thank you to everyone in our community who has already supported  the Year 12 students. There is still an opportunity to join them by purchasing a Redlands Rhino drink bottle, Redlands Rhino key ring or a pack of Let Your Light Shine greeting cards with envelopes.

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

Redlands Parents and Friends

Still thinking of holiday plans? There is still time to register for a visit to the Redlands High Country Campus, just outside of Jindabyne. The Redlands High Country Campus is currently home to our Winter School program, Snowsports and Outdoor Education Camps, and will be the venue for the Year 9 Moonbah Program from 2025.

There are several tours on offer:

Saturday 13 July

• Tour 1  10 -11 am
• Tour 2  3- 4 pm

Monday 15 July

• Tour 1  10 –11 am
• Tour 2  3 – 4 pm

Click HERE to book.

Refreshments will be served after each tour.

Parent Prayer Meeting

Join us and The Principal, Sean Corcoran at the upcoming Parents Prayer Meeting. This term, we will meet on Tuesday 18 June from 5.30-6.30pm in the Arnold Library on the Junior Campus. Light refreshments will be provided, and we look forward to an informal time together of fellowship and prayer, amidst the busyness of life.

Second Hand Uniform Sale – Tues 18 June 8-9.30am and 2.30-4.30pm

The sale will be held at the RPFA unit at 1 Monford Place, around the corner from the Uniform Shop.

If you’re working and can’t make it, you can send a request for items to RPFA2ndhandsales@gmail.com. We’ll do our best to fulfill requests. They must be collected and paid for before close of business at 4.30pm.

All our Second Hand Uniform Sales proceeds go towards the means-tested Redlands Scholarship Fund as well as providing great value for families and the environment.

Festival of Redlands – Shining a light on 140 years – Saturday 19 October

With less than five months to go, planning is well under way for this first-of-its-kind event for our community to celebrate 140 years of Redlands. Set in the grounds of the Junior Campus, this event will include games, sports, arts, drama, music and refreshments and will also showcase our High Country Campus.

To bring this epic occasion to life, we are calling on as many in our school community as possible to volunteer. Contact us if you would like to find out more and the RPFA will be in touch!

Upcoming Parent / Family Get-togethers 

Contact us to list your event.

Walks on Tracks

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

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

Walks start at 8.40am and are roughly 1 1/2- 2 hours. For those with the time, we love to stop for a coffee afterwards. In case you’re running late, just text Ann Marie so they can wait for you. Walks for the rest of this term:

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

Book Club

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

A number of Book Club members will be attending the Sydney Writers Festival this month. If anyone is interested in joining in, they can contact Monica or Sabiha (see details above) to find out more.

We are delighted to share the next four books and meeting date:

1. Hello Beautiful by Anna Napolitano – next meeting is tonight, Thur 13 June at 7:00pm
2. The Women by Kristin Hannah
3. The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock
4. Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran

Behind the Scenes with the RPFA: Meet your Class Parents

A wonderful group of volunteers, Class Parents are in place from Redlands House all the way up to Yr 12. Their efforts in welcoming new parents, organising teacher celebrations and facilitating class social events go a long way in maintaining the connected and engaged school community we enjoy here at Redlands.

Check back here each week to meet 2024 Class Parents and discover how you can get involved!

CP Five

Name: Alexandra Kanabar
Role: 1W class parent
Kids: Thomas (1W) and Henry (Redlands House 2025)

If you could choose a Class Parent theme song what would be the title name?

I Got You Babe by Sonny and Cher. All the parents and carers are out here just trying to help each other with school admin/life. Library day reminders? I got you babe. Can’t find something on Pulse? I got you babe (well I will try at least).

Why did you decide to become a Class Parent, and what do you love most about it?

I realised I’d have some free time this year and it was a good opportunity to volunteer. I love that it has enabled me to get to know the class families so early in the year (before birthday party season!). It has also helped me to understand a lot about how Redlands operates and to appreciate our RPFA volunteers.

What advice would you give to a parent or carer looking to get more involved in the school?

If you find yourself with a bit of extra time, volunteering at the school is a very fulfilling thing to do. The children love having their parent/carer involved and you’ll get to know so many great people.

If you could trade places with your children for a day, what would you most want to experience?

Apart from the 7:30pm bedtime, a lot of children’s favourite day of the year is their birthday. That would be really fun to experience through the eyes of a six year old.

The Week in Pictures

The Year 11 Parents had a ball at Hideout Bar last night!

The Year 12 Mums lunching at St Siandra, what a day for it!

Do you have event pics you want to share? Please send them to RPFA Note Day.

RPFA Committee

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

Head of Secondary School

Spotlight on Learning!

This week, Dean of Studies (7-10), Ms Rolon spent some time with 8Y.

In their English lesson with Ms Joo, 8Y tested their knowledge on film techniques ahead of their film study Bran Nue Day. The session began with an interactive question-and-answer segment, where students showcased their knowledge on concepts like low-angle shots and lighting effects. Following this engaging discussion, students embarked on crafting their own film techniques quiz, working in groups to craft innovative quizzes designed to challenge students at various levels. Students were encouraged to push their boundaries and cater to diverse learning styles. Additionally, the ‘Academy Award Prize’ added a fun incentive, fostering enthusiasm and participation throughout the lesson.

In their latest Technology lesson, 8Y students delved into the world of prototypes, focusing on scale and size. Students showcased their Python coding skills by programming microbits to create wearable technology. Matilda Hugman is working on the prototype for a ring that acts as a heart monitor. Claudia Chmielewski’s innovative bracelet is designed to assist the elderly; it sends alerts to next of kin in case of a fall. Nicholas Gorman and Akash Gohil were working on fitness tracker watches equipped with step counters and a unique feature: they vibrate every 30 minutes to encourage movement! Congratulations to 8Y and their Technology teacher, Ms Costello. These projects demonstrate the intersection of coding, creativity, and problem-solving in addressing real-world needs.

Festival on the Fahl

We are thrilled to announce that the Secondary School community has raised over $22,540 for the McGrath Foundation during the Festival on the Fahl celebration! We collected more than $16,000 on the day of the event and Pink Sock Round, plus an additional $6,500 through our GoFundMe page. Including the $5,000 raised on International Women’s Day, the total we have raised this year for this worthy cause reaches an incredible $27,540! 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Year 12 cohort for their enthusiastic assistance, and to the wider Redlands community for their unwavering support and generosity.

A special thank you goes to our remarkable Service Captains. Their compassion, empathy and genuine sense of service were the guiding light of this fundraising event. Antonia captured it perfectly in her address at the Heritage Week Service last week:

“I know that I speak for both Will and me when I say that service has never been about the glory of raising many funds or padding a university application with experience. For us, service is about the pride and joy we feel when all the stress, hard work and late nights come together on the day, when we see people flooding through the gates in pink or proudly wearing their festival wristbands around school. And then there are the moments we will never see: when a woman, somewhere, at some time, has a breast cancer nurse by her side during the moments that truly matter most. That’s what service means to us.”

Year 12 Final Pockets and Colours

Shortly Mr Gray will be letting Yr 12 students know which Pockets, Half Colours and Full Colours have been awarded for Year 12 as they approach the end of their Redlands journey. These awards can be added to blazers by the Uniform Shop over the upcoming break. More details will follow as to when and where blazers can be dropped off.

There is also the opportunity to have awards from previous years added to blazers. If a student has lost a Pocket or Half Colour certificate for any Sport or Cocurricular activity, they can request it by filling out this form.

Please note there is a charge associated with the embroidery service, shown in the document attached to the Pulse News article. Embroidery is being offered on old-style blazers only, as this is where all previous awards have been added.

Upon receipt of requests Mr Gray will check and collate with new awards, informing the Uniform Shop of the necessary details.

Complete the form once for EACH replacement award that is being requested.

Year 7 Parents Please Save the Date!

Our Principal and Head of Secondary School are keen to share with Year 7 parents the Moonbah Program for 2025 and explore the benefits for their children when they attend in 2026.

Eager for a brief snapshot? 

View Moonbah Video

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

Chaplains

Faith at Redlands has provided an essential pillar for our foundation and as we continue to educate and nurture outstanding individuals who ‘shine out’ our key values such as compassion, responsibility and moral courage in our students. This faith foundation not only supports academic excellence but also fosters a sense of community and purpose. Through faith, our students learn to navigate life’s challenges with grace and empathy, preparing them to make meaningful contributions to the world.

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24

In Chapels across the school this term we have explored the theme of ‘Faith’ and created many opportunities for students to learn about the significance of Jesus Christ as the heart of faith and service. Our students participate and experience a wide range of activities in Chapel from art projects, leading chapel as a class, singing, discussions to prayerful contemplation.

Year 9 students were immersed in Judaism on their recent excursion to the Jewish Museum and Great Synagogue and extended their appreciation of faith expression.

Prep parents are invited to Chapel this coming week to join us and see what Chapel is like for our young learners.

Another important dimension of our community expression of faith is our termly Parent Prayer Meetings. We extend a warm invitation to all to join together with the Principal, Chaplains and other parents and carers on Tuesday 18 June from 5.30-6.30pm in the Junior School Arnold Library for a brief time of thanksgiving and prayer for our School.

Ms Fiona McKenzie
Junior Campus Chaplain

Ms Kirsten Philips
Senior Campus Chaplain

Languages

Year 9 Student Awarded Highly Commended (4th) Award from Japanese New Year Art Competition

We are thrilled to announce that one of our very own Year 9 students, Hugo Burton, has been recognised for his outstanding talent and dedication in the realm of art. Hugo, a member of our Japanese class, participated in the Japanese New Year Art Competition organised by the Japanese Teachers’ Association NSW.

This competition drew entries from students across schools in NSW that offer Japanese language programmes. Amidst this vibrant pool of talent, Hugo’s artwork stood out, earning him the prestigious Highly Commended (4th) award in the competition.

The Japanese New Year Art Competition provided students with a platform to express their creativity and appreciation for Japanese culture through art. Hugo’s achievement not only highlights his artistic skills but also his deep connection with the Japanese language and traditions.

Year 12 students teaching Year 7 Japanese class for for McGrath Foundation charity

Reflection from Year 12 Student Ruby Voyce

Last week, two other Year 12 students, Tahlia Daily and Scarlett Thorp, and I had the opportunity to teach a Year 7 Japanese class as a part of a fundraising initiative. Our goal was to create an engaging and productive lesson for the students, focusing on Japanese food culture, Hiragana characters and the rules of using chopsticks. 

We started by helping the students introduce themselves in Japanese. This helped everyone become comfortable with each other and was a good start to the lesson.

Our next game was a relay challenge where students competed in drawing Hiragana characters. This helped to engage students and memorise stroke orders for Hiragana characters.

Then we played a game where students guessed Japanese foods. We then we showed students what the rules of using chopsticks are, demonstrating with pens. We finished the lesson with an online interactive game that quizzed students on Japanese food culture.

It was really fun getting to know our Year 7 peers and consolidating our Year 7 Japanese knowledge. Overall, this was such a fun service opportunity and we thank Abe Sensei for letting us steal her lesson!

Year 12

Key Dates

• 20 & 21 June Senior Music Festival 
• 25 June SS Athletics Carnival
• 28 June Yr 12 Formal
• 28 June Last Day of Term 2
• 23 July First Day of Term 3
• 26 July Gala Arts
• 5-16 August YR 12 HSC & IB Trials
• 26-30 August Yr 12 Final Orals & Yr 3-12 HSC Visual Arts Exhibition
• 16-20 September IB Visual Arts Exhibition
• 25 September Valedictory
• 26 September Last Day of Term 3
• 14 October First Day of Term 4
• 16 October – 8 November Yr 12 HSC Exams
• 21 October – 11 November Yr 12 IB Exams 

Year 12 Legacy Gift: Our Gift, Our Legacy

It has been an exciting journey with the Year 12 Legacy Gift team working through ideas, concepts and fundraising initiatives. This year’s student led initiative is focusing on the importance of ‘Giving Back’ to the School. It is wonderful to see students working collaboratively and with a passion to continue this tradition which was started by the Class of 2016.

This year, funds raised will be contributed to the sixth Redlands Means Tested Scholarship named after Coralie Amos OAM Redlander Class of 1964. For all her efforts and commitment to Service, Coralie was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for Community Service in 2021.

Please Join Year 12 in their Efforts

Yr 12 are inviting the entire Redlands community to support them in their fundraising efforts. They appreciate your support as they come to the end of their Redlands journey by purchasing one, or more, of our special commemorative 2024 drink bottles, Redlands Rhino key chains and greeting cards, or contribute directly to the Scholarship Fund.

If you make a purchase, products will be available next Term (July/August) either delivered to your child’s class/tutor or by post for an extra charge.

Legacy Gift 2024 – Drink Bottles & Key Chains (redlands.nsw.edu.au)

Alternatively you can make a tax deductible donation to the Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship.

Webinar: New Information About Teen Screen Use and Mental Health

Our school is participating in the Black Dog Institute’s Future Proofing Study, the largest and most comprehensive investigation of adolescent mental health in Australia. When our current Year 12students were in Year 8, families and students could choose to opt into the study or not.  

Researchers from the Black Dog Institute now visit our school every year to facilitate these enrolled students completing an anonymous online survey about all aspects of their mental health and wellbeing. This information is then analysed with the data from the other thousands of participants, and the analysis is provided to key decision makers to shape policy and service provision. 

In 2023, the researchers asked participants about their screen use and linked this input with participants’ mental health input. The research team then prepared a webinar for parents documenting their findings about teens, screens and mental health. This webinar also includes options for how parents can support their children navigate the digital world positively and safely.

Topics included in the webinar:

(1)    Background to the Future Proofing Study (at 3:13 mins)

(2)    How teens are using screens (at 4:10 mins)

(3)    The association between teen screen use and mental health (at 6:28 mins)

(4)    What families can do to support children to navigate the digital world (at 18:00 mins)

Please click here to watch this accessible and informative webinar on YouTube.  

The researchers have also created a PDF of the webinar slides and content you can view here.

Further information is available here or you can email futureproofing@blackdog.org.au 

As always, we are committed to working with you to find the best ways to nurture the mental fitness of our young people.  

Athletics Training Announcement from Athletics Captain Jaiden Confessore

In Week 8, there is an opportunity for all students in Years 7-12 to practice their event/events for the SS Athletics Carnival which is coming up in Week 9. If students are interested, please encourage them to complete the form HERE. Training will resume in Week 2, Term 3, every Monday morning from 6:30 – 7:30am at Balmoral Oval.

First Training Session Details

• Date: Week 8, Monday morning
• Time: 6:30-7:30am
• Location: Balmoral Oval

Key Information

• Transportation: Students must make their own way to Balmoral Oval to arrive by 6:30am. A bus will transport students back to the Secondary School at 7:30am, giving them time to change before Period 1.
• Training Focus: Events available at the training session include sprints, middle distance, throws and long jump. High jump training will begin in Term 3 on Friday mornings in the gym from 7:00-7:45am.
• Schedule: Training will commence in Week 8. There will be no training in Week 9, but it will resume every Monday throughout Term 3.

ALL STUDENTS are welcome, including those who wish to use athletics training as fitness for other sports.

 *Coaching staff will include Rich Frost (Sprints, Long Jump and High Jump), Jasmin Frost (Throws), Mr Nick Walker (Middle Distance), Ms Jessie Stafford (Sprints and Middle Distance)

Photos of Year 12

Photos included here are from Festival in the Fahl and Yr 12 teaching classes.

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

Year 11

Redlands/ISA at the CIS Cross Country Championships

24 students represented Redlands/ISA at the CIS Cross Country Championships held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Despite the muddy and tough conditions, it was fantastic to see our students putting so much effort into their runs.

Well done to all our Yr 11 students for their outstanding performance and sportsmanship!

Athletics Training

In Week 8, there is an opportunity for all students in Year 7-12 to practice their event/events for the SS Athletics Carnival which is coming up in Week 9. If you are interested, please complete the form HERE. Training will resume in Week 2, Term 3, every Monday morning from 6:30 – 7:30am at Balmoral Oval.

First Training Session Details

• Date: Week 8, Monday morning
• Time: 6:30-7:30am
• Location: Balmoral Oval

Key Information

• Transportation: Students must make their own way to Balmoral Oval to arrive by 6:30am. A bus will transport students back to the Secondary School at 7:30am, giving them time to change before Period 1.
• Training Focus: Events available at the training session include sprints, middle distance, throws and long jump. High jump training will begin in Term 3 on Friday mornings in the gym from 7:00-7:45am.
• Schedule: Training will commence in Week 8. There will be no training in Week 9, but it will resume every Monday throughout Term 3.

ALL STUDENTS are welcome, including those who wish to use athletics training as fitness for other sports.

We look forward to seeing you all at the first session!

Jaiden Confessore, Athletics Captain ????‍♂️

*Coaching staff will include Rich Frost (Sprints, Long Jump and High Jump), Jasmin Frost (Throws), Mr Nick Walker (Middle Distance), Ms Jessie Stafford (Sprints and Middle Distance)

Mental Health First Aid

A number of our Pastoral Care and Administrative staff were lucky enough to participate in a two-day Mental Health First Aid course this week. Mental health first aid is crucial for students in school as it provides early intervention and support for mental health challenges, fostering a safer and more supportive learning environment. Students often face many stressors, including academic pressure, social dynamics, and personal issues, which can impact their mental well-being. Mental health first aid equips teachers, staff, and peers with the skills to recognise signs of mental distress and provide initial support, guiding students to appropriate professional help when necessary. This proactive approach can prevent the escalation of mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of empathy and understanding. By addressing mental health needs early and effectively, schools can enhance students’ overall well-being, academic performance, and personal development, ensuring they are better prepared for future challenges. 

If you are seeking further information to support your child, the following websites have some excellent resources: 

Beyond Blue

Kids Helpline 

Webinar: New information about teen screen use and mental health

Redlands is participating in the Black Dog Institute’s Future Proofing Study, the largest and most comprehensive investigation of adolescent mental health in Australia. When our current Year 11 and 12 students were in Year 8, families and students could choose to opt into the study or not.  

Researchers from the Black Dog Institute now visit our school every year to facilitate these enrolled students completing an anonymous online survey about all aspects of their mental health and wellbeing. This information is then analysed with the data from the other thousands of participants, and the analysis is provided to key decision makers to shape policy and service provision. 

In 2023, the researchers asked participants about their screen use and linked this input with participants’ mental health input. The research team then prepared a webinar for parents documenting their findings about teens, screens and mental health. This webinar also includes options for how parents can support their children navigate the digital world positively and safely.

Topics included in the webinar

(1)    Background to the Future Proofing Study (at 3:13 mins)

(2)    How teens are using screens (at 4:10 mins)

(3)    The association between teen screen use and mental health (at 6:28 mins)

(4)    What families can do to support children to navigate the digital world (at 18:00 mins)

Please click here to watch this accessible and informative webinar on YouTube.  

The researchers have also created a PDF of the webinar slides and content you can view here.

Further information is available on here or you can email futureproofing@blackdog.org.au  

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

Year 10

Redlands/ISA at the CIS Cross Country Championships

24 students represented Redlands/ISA at the CIS Cross Country Championships held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Despite the muddy and tough conditions, it was fantastic to see our students putting so much effort into their runs.

Well done to all our Yr 10 students for their outstanding performance and sportsmanship!

Special highlights for Yr 10 include: 

• Immy Howard finished 9th in the 15 Years 4k, also qualifying for the NSW All Schools.
• 16 Yr Girls team placed 2nd overall. The team included Immi Howard (9th), Amber Kusano (21st), Genevieve Holt (30th) and Alanah Winder (43rd).
• 16 Yr Boys team placed 3rd overall. The team included Otto Ross-Sampson (30th), Charles Hargrave (45th), Liam Riddell (48th) and Toby Healey (55th) 

Yr 10 list of full results:

Athletics Training

In Week 8, there is an opportunity for all students in Year 7-12 to practice their event/events for the SS Athletics Carnival which is coming up in Week 9. If you are interested, please complete the form HERE. Training will resume in Week 2, Term 3, every Monday morning from 6:30–7:30am at Balmoral Oval.

First Training Session Details

• Date: Week 8, Monday morning
• Time: 6:30-7:30am
• Location: Balmoral Oval

Key Information

• Transportation: Students must make their own way to Balmoral Oval to arrive by 6:30am. A bus will transport students back to the Secondary School at 7:30am, giving them time to change before Period 1.
• Training Focus: Events available at the training session include sprints, middle distance, throws and long jump. High jump training will begin in Term 3 on Friday mornings in the gym from 7:00-7:45am.
• Schedule: Training will commence in Week 8. There will be no training in Week 9, but it will resume every Monday throughout Term 3.

ALL STUDENTS are welcome, including those who wish to use athletics training as fitness for other sports.

We look forward to seeing you all at the first session!

Jaiden Confessore, Athletics Captain ????‍♂️

*Coaching staff will include Rich Frost (Sprints, Long Jump and High Jump), Jasmin Frost (Throws), Mr Nick Walker (Middle Distance), Ms Jessie Stafford (Sprints and Middle Distance)

Mental Health First Aid

A number of our Pastoral Care and Administrative staff were lucky enough to participate in a two-day Mental Health First Aid course this week. Mental health first aid is crucial for students in school as it provides early intervention and support for mental health challenges, fostering a safer and more supportive learning environment. Students often face many stressors, including academic pressure, social dynamics, and personal issues, which can impact their mental well-being. Mental health first aid equips teachers, staff, and peers with the skills to recognise signs of mental distress and provide initial support, guiding students to appropriate professional help when necessary. This proactive approach can prevent the escalation of mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of empathy and understanding. By addressing mental health needs early and effectively, schools can enhance students’ overall well-being, academic performance, and personal development, ensuring they are better prepared for future challenges. 

If you are seeking further information to support your child, the following websites have some excellent resources: 

Beyond Blue

Kids Helpline 

Webinar: New information about teen screen use and mental health

Redlands is participating in the Black Dog Institute’s Future Proofing Study, the largest and most comprehensive investigation of adolescent mental health in Australia. When our current Year 11 and 12 students were in Year 8, families and students could choose to opt into the study or not.  

Researchers from the Black Dog Institute now visit our school every year to facilitate these enrolled students completing an anonymous online survey about all aspects of their mental health and wellbeing. This information is then analysed with the data from the other thousands of participants, and the analysis is provided to key decision makers to shape policy and service provision. 

In 2023, the researchers asked participants about their screen use and linked this input with participants’ mental health input. The research team then prepared a webinar for parents documenting their findings about teens, screens and mental health. This webinar also includes options for how parents can support their children navigate the digital world positively and safely.

Topics included in the webinar

(1)    Background to the Future Proofing Study (at 3:13 mins)

(2)    How teens are using screens (at 4:10 mins)

(3)    The association between teen screen use and mental health (at 6:28 mins)

(4)    What families can do to support children to navigate the digital world (at 18:00 mins)

Please click here to watch this accessible and informative webinar on YouTube.  

The researchers have also created a PDF of the webinar slides and content you can view here.

Further information is available on here or you can email futureproofing@blackdog.org.au  

The BioTech Future Challenge

On Monday, students in Years 9 and 10 heard from Jesse Forrest about his involvement in the BioTech Futures Competition in 2023.  Jesse and his team pitched B.I.O.G.E.M, bio-degradable implants for limb reconstruction, in McLaurin Hall at the University of Sydney last year and were highly commended for their efforts.

BioTech Futures is a leading initiative for mentorship, innovation and scientific inspired solutions. The BioTech Future Challenge is a unique opportunity for high school students to be paired with mentors that are leading voices in their fields of biotechnology across the world. Students work in small teams with their peers. They may form a group of their own volition or we will place individuals in teams.

Please talk to your children about whether this unique opportunity is something that they are interested in. An online form has been distributed via the pastoral page for students to signal their interest.

 If your child is attending Winter School they may still participate. Last year we had a few Year 10 teams participating from Winter School. Winter School students should factor their ability to commit to online mentorship into their decision-making.

For more information, students can reach out to Ms Green at egreen@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Term 2 Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

• SS Athletics Carnival – Week 9: Tuesday 25 June
• Police Liaison Officer Presentation – Week 9: Thursday 27 June
• End of Term 2 – Week 9: Friday 28 June

Year 9

BioTech Futures Challenge

On Monday, students in Years 9 and 10 heard from Jesse Forrest about his involvement in the BioTech Futures Competition in 2023.  Jesse and his team pitched B.I.O.G.E.M, bio-degradable implants for limb reconstruction in McLaurin Hall at the University of Sydney last year and were highly commended for their efforts. 

BioTech Futures is a leading initiative for mentorship, innovation and scientific inspired solutions. The BioTech Future Challenge is a unique opportunity for high school students to be paired with mentors that are leading voices in their fields of biotechnology across the world. Students work in small teams with their peers. They may form a group of their own volition or we will place individuals in teams. 

Please talk to your children about whether this unique opportunity is something that they are interested in. An online form has been distributed via the pastoral page for students to signal their interest. 

For more information, students can reach out to Ms Green at egreen@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Subject Focus – Commerce

Year 9 Commerce students deepened their understanding of the role of the Government Sector in the economy through a visit from Federal MP for North Sydney, Ms Kylea Tink.  

Ms Tink shared her own journey to politics and what motivated her to step up in 2020 when she made a significant career change. Through an environmental case study, she explored the impact that government policy can have on the direction of our economy, as a means of signalling to Australian industry and overseas investors our ambitions as a nation and establishing favourable environments for green technologies. Students were invited to consider the Federal Government as the largest Australian business, a 500-billion-dollar business that we are all shareholders in. Through the lens of shareholders, students explored decision making and the long and short term impacts of those decisions. 

Individual Shout-outs

• CIS Cross Country – last Thursday, 24 students represented Redlands/ISA at the CIS Cross Country Championships held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Well done to Finn Gurney (55th in 14 Boys 4km) and Tom Brown (18th in 14 Boys 4km) for the commitment put in to get to this level of competition and their efforts on the day in challenging conditions.
• Step Beyond Awards – Congratulations to Josh Dubowsky who received a Step Beyond award at assembly this week for winning the Sprig Tank competition.  

Youth Mental Health First Aid

A number of our Pastoral Care and Administrative staff have now participated in a two-day Mental Health First Aid course, facilitated by our incredibly knowledgeable School Counsellors, Will Chen and Alessandro Digiacomo. 

Mental Health First Aid is crucial for students in school as it provides early intervention and support for mental health challenges, fostering a safer and more supportive learning environment. Students often face many stressors, including academic pressure, social dynamics and personal issues, which can impact their mental wellbeing. Mental Health First Aid equips teachers, staff and peers with the skills to recognise signs of mental distress and provide initial support, guiding students to appropriate professional help when necessary. This proactive approach can prevent the escalation of mental health issues, reduce stigma and promote a culture of empathy and understanding. By addressing mental health needs early and effectively, schools can enhance students’ overall well-being, academic performance, and personal development, ensuring they are better prepared for future challenges.  

If you are seeking further information to support your child, the following websites have some excellent resources:  

Beyond Blue 

Kids Helpline 

Athletics Training

In Week 8, there is an opportunity for all students in Years 7-12 to practice their event/events for the SS Athletics Carnival which is coming up in Week 9. If you are interested, please complete the form HERE. Training will resume in Week 2, Term 3, every Monday morning from 6:30 – 7:30am at Balmoral Oval.   

First Training Session Details

• Date: Week 8, Monday morning 
• Time: 6:30-7:30am 
• Location: Balmoral Oval 

Key Information

• Transportation: Students must make their own way to Balmoral Oval to arrive by 6:30am. A bus will transport students back to the Secondary School at 7:30am, giving them time to change before Period 1. 
• Training Focus: Events available at the training session include sprints, middle distance, throws and long jump. High jump training will begin in Term 3 on Friday mornings in the gym from 7:00-7:45am. 
• Schedule: Training will commence in Week 8. There will be no training in Week 9, but it will resume every Monday throughout Term 3.   

All students are welcome, including those who wish to use athletics training as fitness for other sports.    

We look forward to seeing you all at the first session! 

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

Year 8

Week 7 – Long Weekend; Short week

After a long weekend of perfect sunny, winter weather, this week has been a short and fast one. I hope everyone got a chance to spend time with family and friends, relax and enjoy the extra weekend day away from a busy Term 2.

Tomorrow, Yr 8 will all attend their Geography excursion, visiting a variety of sites that will help them to understand and appreciate the circular economy. The circular economy is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. In this way, the life cycle of products is extended, and, in practice, it implies reducing waste to a minimum. With Redlands working hard to adhere to principles in our sustainability charter, an excursion like this should offer a thought-provoking space for students to consider their environmental footprints and how they can reduce them. Stay tuned next week for some photos from the excursion!

Yr 12 Teachers in Training

Recently, as part of their fundraising initiatives, connected to the Festival of the Fahl, Yr 12 have been bidding for the right to take a teacher’s class for the period and teach a lesson. This week, 8B has the privilege of welcoming an enthusiastic trio of Yr 12s – Bianca, Emilie and Ethan – who created an engaging activity to explore a variety of films and film features with the class. The cohort have just begun studying the film Bran Nue Dae in English, so the Yr 12 lesson offered a fun and interactive quiz to prompt students to explore a range of the film elements they will be analysing further in English lessons this term and next.

Teamwork makes the Dream Work in PDHPE

This past week, students have been working together in groups to coordinate exercises and activities in PDHPE as part of their assessment program. I was lucky enough to capture 8G in action on Wednesday afternoon, working through some student led activities. 

Screen Time and Teen Mental Health – Insights and Tips for Parents

Our school participates in the Black Dog Institute’s Future Proofing Study, the largest and most comprehensive investigation of adolescent mental health in Australia. When our current Yrs 11 and 12 students were in Yr 8, families and students could choose to opt into the study or not.  

Researchers from the Black Dog Institute now visit our school every year to facilitate these enrolled students completing an anonymous online survey about all aspects of their mental health and wellbeing. This information is then analysed with the data from the other thousands of participants, and the analysis is provided to key decision makers to shape policy and service provision. 

In 2023, the researchers asked participants about their screen use and linked this input with participants’ mental health input. The research team then prepared a webinar for parents documenting their findings about teens, screens and mental health. This webinar also includes options for how parents can support their children navigate the digital world positively and safely

Please click here to watch this accessible and informative webinar on YouTube.  

Topics included in the webinar:

(1)    Background to the Future Proofing Study (at 3:13 mins)

(2)    How teens are using screens (at 4:10 mins)

(3)    The association between teen screen use and mental health (at 6:28 mins)

(4)    What families can do to support children to navigate the digital world (at 18:00 mins)

The researchers have also created a PDF of the webinar slides and content you can view here.

Further information is available here or you can email futureproofing@blackdog.org.au  

Athletics Training

In Week 8, there is an opportunity for all students in Yrs 7-12 to practice their event/s for the SS Athletics Carnival, which is coming up in Week 9. If you are interested, please complete the form HERE. Training will resume in Week 2, Term 3, every Monday morning from 6:30–7:30am at Balmoral Oval.

First Training Session Details:

• Date: Week 8, Monday morning
• Time: 6:30-7:30am
• Location: Balmoral Oval

Key Information:

• Transportation: Students must make their own way to Balmoral Oval to arrive by 6:30am. A bus will transport students back to the Senior School at 7:30am, giving them time to change before Period 1.
• Training Focus: Events available at the training session include sprints, middle distance, throws, and long jump. High jump training will begin in Term 3 on Friday mornings in the gym from 7:00-7:45am.
• Schedule: Training will commence in Week 8. There will be no training in Week 9, but it will resume every Monday throughout Term 3.

All students are welcome, including those who wish to use athletics training as fitness for other sports. We look forward to seeing you all at the first session!

Term 2 Key Dates and Upcoming Events

• SS Athletics Carnival – Week 9: Tuesday 25 June
• Police Liaison Officer task (cyber safety and social media) – Week 9: Thursday 27 June
• End of Term 2 – Week 9: Friday 28 June

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

Year 7

ISA Cross Country  

Last week 24 students represented Redlands/ISA at the CIS Cross Country Championships held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Despite the muddy and tough conditions, it was fantastic to see our students putting so much effort into their runs today.  

Highlights from the day include: 

• Isaac Brooks finished 6th in the 18 Years 8k, qualifying for the NSW All Schools. 

• Imogen Howard finished 9th in the 15 Years 4k, also qualifying for the NSW All Schools. 
• 16 Yr Girls team placed 2nd overall. 
• 16 Yr Boys team placed 3rd overall. 
• Stella Brock (Year 7) showed remarkable sportsmanship by sacrificing her own race to assist a Queenwood girl who had a bad fall. She walked her to the emergency tent, an act of kindness that impressed both the ISA and CIS Convenors. 

 Well done to our Yr 7 students for their outstanding performance and sportsmanship! 

Athletics Training 

In Week 8, there is an opportunity for all students in Year 7-12 to practice their event/events for the SS Athletics Carnival which is coming up in Week 9. If you are interested, please ask your child to complete the form HERE. Training will resume in Week 2, Term 3, every Monday morning from 6:30am–7:30am at Balmoral Oval.  

First Training Session Details

• Date: Week 8, Monday morning 

• Time: 6:30-7:30am 

• Location: Balmoral Oval   

Key Information: 

• Transportation: Students must make their own way to Balmoral Oval to arrive by 6:30am. A bus will transport students back to the Secondary School at 7:30am, giving them time to change before Period 1. 

• Training Focus: Events available at the training session include sprints, middle distance, throws and long jump. High jump training will begin in Term 3 on Friday mornings in the gym from 7:00-7:45am. 

• Schedule: Training will commence in Week 8. There will be no training in Week 9, but it will resume every Monday throughout Term 3.   

ALL STUDENTS are welcome, including those who wish to use athletics training as fitness for other sports. 

Cocurricular Fun 

Joining a school club is immensely valuable for students, as it fosters personal growth, social connections and skill development. Participating in a club allows students to explore interests beyond the academic curriculum, providing a well-rounded educational experience. It cultivates leadership qualities and teamwork, as students often collaborate on projects and organise events. Moreover, being part of a club can enhance university applications and CVs, demonstrating a commitment to cocurricular activities and community involvement. Socially, it offers a sense of belonging and the opportunity to make lasting friendships with peers who share similar interests. Ultimately, joining a school club enriches the overall school experience, equipping students with essential life skills and cherished memories. 

Here are some photos of recent cocurricular clubs.

For further information please use the following link. 

Year 7 English Lessons 

To wrap up their unit on David Almond’s novella, Skellig, Year 7 English students experimented with Minecraft to create their ideal school that fostered creativity. As part of their novel study, students explored the ideas of the romantic poet, William Blake, and his perspectives on traditional education. Blake encouraged freedom of thought and creativity rather than subject-based classroom learning. Students embodied these ideas in the creation of their own Minecraft schools, including elements like trampoline floors and petting zoos. It was great to see students engage so enthusiastically with the task and the way this enthusiasm translated into their final products!

Year 7 Pastoral Care Program – Week 7 

This week for our Pastoral Sessions, Yr 7 looked at Help Seeking behaviour scenarios and worked together to unpack questions. Help Seeking Behaviours are actions people take when they need assistance or support from others. These behaviours are important because they help us solve problems, learn new things, and feel supported when we face challenges. Let’s explore what Help Seeking Behaviours are and why they matter. 

What Are Help Seeking Behaviours? 

Help Seeking involves asking for help when you need it. This can be in many different situations, such as: 

• In School: Asking a teacher or a friend to explain something you don’t understand. 
• At Home: Asking family members for help with homework or chores.
• With Friends: Asking for advice or support when you’re feeling upset or confused. 

Why Are Help Seeking Behaviours Important? 

Learning and Growing: When you ask for help, you learn new things and understand more. This helps you grow and improve in your studies and in life.

Building Relationships: Asking for help and offering help in return can strengthen your relationships with friends, family, and teachers.

Feeling Supported: Knowing that you can ask for help makes you feel more confident and supported. It’s okay to not know everything, and seeking help shows that you are willing to learn.

Solving Problems: Some problems are too big to handle alone. By seeking help, you can find solutions more quickly and effectively. 

Mental Health First Aid

A number of our Pastoral Care and Administrative staff were lucky enough to participate in a two-day Mental Health First Aid course this week facilitated by our incredibly knowledgable School Counsellors, Will Chen and Alessandro Digiacomo.

Mental Health First Aid is crucial for students in school as it provides early intervention and support for mental health challenges, fostering a safer and more supportive learning environment. Students often face many stressors, including academic pressure, social dynamics, and personal issues, which can impact their mental wellbeing. Mental Health First Aid equips teachers, staff, and peers with the skills to recognise signs of mental distress and provide initial support, guiding students to appropriate professional help when necessary. This proactive approach can prevent the escalation of mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote a culture of empathy and understanding. By addressing mental health needs early and effectively, schools can enhance students’ overall well-being, academic performance, and personal development, ensuring they are better prepared for future challenges. 

If you are seeking further information to support your child, the following websites have some excellent resources: 

Beyond Blue

Kids Helpline 

Chess Tournament 

Calling all Year 7 students! Here’s what you need to know about the Redlands Chess Tournament: 

Sign up for the Redlands Chess Competition 2024 to challenge yourself, forge new friendships, and experience the thrill of strategic gameplay in a supportive environment! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your critical thinking skills and be part of an inclusive community of chess enthusiasts. Prizes up for grabs!! See you at the board!!! 

• When: Friday Lunchtimes from Term 3 Week 1 -5 
• Where: Roseby Library 
• What: An engaging and inclusive exploration of chess   
• Who: Open to all Year 7 students, regardless of skill level   

Why: Sharpen your skills, make new friends, and discover the magic of chess…and win Chargrill Charlie Vouchers!!   

Supervised by: Dr Alice 

Sign Up Here

Or Scan QR Codes found around the School. 

Shout Outs 

• Stella Brock (Yr 7) showed remarkable sportsmanship by sacrificing her own race to assist a Queenwood girl who had a bad fall. She walked her to the emergency tent, an act of kindness that impressed both the ISA and CIS Convenors. 

• Aryana Mishra Mall for assisting in organising a fantastic opportunity for students to show off their talents at the Bougainvillea old people’s home on 20 June. 

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

Head of Preparatory School

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

What a wonderful morning we had on Tuesday celebrating Grandparents Day. As our school doors swung open on Tuesday, they not only welcomed grandparents and special friends but also welcomed and created an environment for shared experiences. The smell of freshly brewed coffee and baked scones mingled with the laughter of eager learners, setting the stage for a morning brimming with connection and joy.

Witnessing our students engage with their grandparents and special friends was nothing short of heart-warming. From the bustling playground to the piazza, every corner of the Junior Campus buzzed with the energy of intergenerational bonding. Our grandparents and students played games, drew chalk portraits, wheelbarrow raced, chatted and enjoyed morning tea together.

In honouring grandparents within the school community, we not only pay tribute to their contributions but also sow the seeds of gratitude and love in the hearts of our children. Through these celebrations, we cultivate a culture of appreciation that transcends generations, fostering a legacy of warmth and togetherness that will endure for years to come.

I would like to thank all our grandparents for opening their hearts to include students who may not have had a grandparent present on Tuesday. A wonderful act of kindness!

Parent Teacher Interviews – Term 3

Some early notice that there will be an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s class teacher in the second week of Term 3.  The focus of the meetings will be to discuss student progress, as set out in Semester 1 reports, and to revisit learning goals for the second half of the year. The meetings will take place across the whole of that week and as such please note that those who coordinate after school activities will communicate any room changes.  A booking schedule will be sent out in the last week of this term. To assist coordination and logistics for many of our families with children in the Junior School, we have scheduled the meetings for the same week as that section of the school.

A message from Ms McKenzie, Junior Campus Chaplain

Wayside Chapel Update

This past week, we were thrilled to deliver 12 boxes filled with essential toiletries to Wayside Chapel, all thanks to the generous contributions from our Redlands community. Pre K and Prep students poured their creativity into decorating these boxes, while Year 5 students penned heartfelt welcome cards for Wayside visitors. Spearheaded by the dedicated members of our Student Representative Council (SRC) and supported by Ms Moore, the entire donation process was meticulously organised.

Under the leadership of our SRC who worked alongside Ms Moore, every donated item was carefully sorted into distinct categories during lunchtime sessions. Not a single item was overlooked, showcasing the tremendous dedication and generosity of our community. We extend our deepest gratitude to all who contributed; your kindness will undoubtedly make a meaningful impact at Wayside Chapel.

Just a few weeks prior, our SRC, alongside Ms McKenzie, assisted in preparing and organising student donations for Wayside Chapel. It was a fulfilling experience for all involved, knowing that our efforts could potentially transform someone’s life for the better.

Upon receiving the donations, the visitors at Wayside Chapel were not only impressed by the quantity but also deeply touched by the thoughtfully decorated boxes. One gentleman shared his heartfelt gratitude, expressing how Wayside had provided him with a sense of belonging after years of searching. His words reaffirmed the importance of our ongoing commitment to giving back.

These contributions complement the earlier corporate donations, sorted by our lunchtime volunteers and delivered to Wayside by Pax Staley-Lobo and his father. Pax, along with Amelie Cadman and our Year 6 Leaders, continue to inspire us all with their dedication to serving others. As we move forward, we eagerly anticipate more opportunities to extend our support and generosity throughout the year.

Come and Visit our Prep Chapel 

Faith at Redlands has provided an essential pillar for our foundation and as we continue to educate and nurture outstanding individuals who ‘shine out’ our key values such as compassion, responsibility and moral courage in our students. This faith foundation not only supports academic excellence but also fosters a sense of community and purpose. Through faith, our students learn to navigate life’s challenges with grace and empathy, preparing them to make meaningful contributions to the world.

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” — Matthew 7:24

In Chapels across the school this term we have explored the theme of ‘Faith’ and created many opportunities for students to learn about the significance of Jesus Christ as the heart of faith and service. Our students participate and experience a wide range of activities in Chapel from art projects, leading chapel as a class, singing, discussions to prayerful contemplation.

Year 9 students were immersed in Judaism on their recent excursion to the Jewish Museum and Great Synagogue and extended their appreciation of faith expression.

Prep parents are invited to Chapel this coming week to join us and see what Chapel is like for our young learners.

Another important dimension of our community expression of faith is our termly Parent Prayer Meetings. We extend a warm invitation to all to join together with the Principal, Chaplains and other parents and carers on Tuesday June 18th from 5.30-6.30pm in the Junior School Arnold Library for a brief time of thanksgiving and prayer for our school.

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

Redlands House and PreKindergarten

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

What a wonderful day we had for Grandparents and Special Friends Day! It was incredibly heart warming to see so many families in attendance, and we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for making it such a memorable occasion. The joy on the faces of the children as they showed you around and engaged in activities together was truly something special. Your presence made their day all the more meaningful, and we are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the bonds between generations. We hope you enjoyed your time with us as much as we enjoyed having you. Thank you for being a part of our community and for sharing this special day with us.

Changes to PreK Staff

We have an important update regarding our PreK classroom. Sadly, Mrs Allan will not be returning to the PreK classroom for the remainder of the school year. She has decided to take some well-deserved rest as she continues her pregnancy. We are confident that Mrs Allan will return to visit the children once her baby is born, and we all wish her the best during this special time. We are pleased to announce that Mrs Gilroy will be stepping in to take Mrs Allan’s place for Term 3. Mrs Gilroy, who many of you know, is returning to us after the birth of her second baby. We are sure that her return will be met with great excitement from both children and parents alike. Thank you for your understanding and support as we make this transition. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Winter Vacation Care 2024 for Redlands House and Pre-K

We would like to invite you to enrol your child in our upcoming  2024 Winter Vacation Care program. To obtain all relevant information pertaining to the holiday activity schedule and daily requirements, we encourage you to visit the Extended Care page in Pulse. You may proceed with your booking by sending an email directly to Extendedcare@redlands.nsw.edu.au from tomorrow Friday 14 June,10am. Please do not book via  hubhello. We kindly remind you that the deadline for making bookings is Thursday 27 June. Please note that any bookings made after this date will not be accepted. Also be advised that bookings are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend making your booking as soon as possible to secure your place in the program. Please note that we are closed on Monday 22 July and Term 3 starts on Tuesday 23 July. In the event of any Vacation Care queries, please do not hesitate to contact Trishna Rai trai@redlands.nsw.edu.au. 

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

As we move into the back end of the Winter Sport Season it is important to note that there have been many challenges, changes and obstacles thrown at players, coaches and spectators, whether that be changing divisions, the downpouring of rain or the travel for competition. All of which carry significant importance for the young Redlands students, it offers perspective on handling adversity and change positively.

We understand that as students they can often feel overwhelmed by the demands on their time, viewing challenges as opportunities to improve time management can help to prioritise effectively. Issues like tough assignments or tight deadlines can teach valuable skills in planning, prioritisation and focus, ultimately leading to students being more efficient and resilient. Keeping involved with sport and cocurricular activities can bring unexpected challenges, particularly when it comes to balancing these with academics or dealing with team dynamics, students should view these as a chance to enhance leadership, teamwork and time management skills, students might even discover hidden talents or passions during these activities that can clear their path toward future interest and career choices (outside of your comfort zone is where the magic happens).

Throughout their time at Redlands, students in sports programs will face periods of significant change, from social dynamics to future planning. Challenges encountered during this time can often lead to personal growth and self discovery, we encourage all students to view these obstacles as opportunities to learn, grow and adopt a positive mindset, further preparing them for many of life’s surprises and thus fostering resilience.

‘Not all storms come to disrupt your life. Some come to clear your path’

Paulo Coelho

Fitness Centre

This week in the Fitness Centre, students in Open Gym, Non-Rep S&C and Rep Sport Firsts are underway in their new-training block to finish up Term 2.

Students in Open Gym are split into the following training groups:
Learn to Train: Year 7/8

• Emphasis on Physical Literacy and Movement variability
• 100% of program prescription completed

Train to Train: Year 9/10

• Emphasis on Movement Competency and Strength Development
• More competency and complexity-based progressions
• 75% of program prescription completed

Train to Play (Performance or Participation): Year 11/12

• Emphasis on targeted goals – greater specificity and Power Development
• Sport and Participation considerations – injury prevention/resilience
• More autonomy/individual time (50% of program prescription completed)

Open Gym ensures students of all training stages are provided adequate time, appropriate coaching and the space to develop and pursue individual goals.

Football

The ISA competition resumes this weekend with most of the teams playing at our home venue Macquarie University Sports Grounds this Saturday 15  June. Games start from 8am at our new fantastic brand-new Redlands synthetic Football fields.

Round 5 was a tough round but we also achieved many good results.

Round 6 is promising to be a challenging round for both the Girls and Boys programs.

Our 1^st XI Senior Girls will be playing Oakhill College and our First XI Boys will be playing St Andrew’s Cathedral School.

As we aim to qualify for the Semi Finals, come and support our Redlands Footballers this Saturday, we need you all.

We love to see you on Saturday come and support us.

Please check on Redlands Pulse for more information.

Hockey

Hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend and some much needed sunshine. Congratulations to those who have competed at state championships the past few weekends and this coming weekend in Bathurst. Our Hockey teams will be travelling to Frensham this Saturday to take on Oxley College. The bus will be departing at 6:30am from the Adams Centre. If you will be providing your own transport to the game, please email gnes@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Here are some more snaps from a hugely successful Pink Sock Round.

Let’s go Redlands!

Netball

This weekend we see many teams travelling to St Pauls Grammar School, Oakhill and Chevalier. All bus details have been published on Pulse. Please ensure players are warm and have a little snack to eat after their game while watching other teams and waiting for the bus. Please remember, no food is allowed to be eaten on the buses at anytime. Full Redlands dress and tracksuit is to be worn please, we are on show and want to dominate as soon as we get off our buses. Let’s go Redlands!

We are half way through the season and have some re-grading and promotions of three of our teams. The Thirds, Inter D and Junior E have all moved up a division,  well done girls for playing hard and moving up the ladder. 

The Harts NSW State Titles were played on the weekend in Campbelltown and our very own Charlotte Horton from the First VII was their representing Northern Suburbs Netball Association for the 17U team. The team managed a very formidable third place. They won 14 out of 19 games. Well done Charlotte and all the team.

Rugby

Team Photos – Monday 17 June – Lunchtime (12:55pm) Fahl Garden

Rugby – School Uniform. 

• Year 7
• Year 8
• Year 9
• Year 10 

Please note this Saturday is first round of ISA Fixtures. Students will travel via bus to and from St Stanislaus for this weekends fixtures. Bus details are found in fixtures notes. Bus departure times are strict, please ensure students arrive 5-10 before this time.

If you wish to transport your child, meaning they will not be present on the bus , please advise via email to Jparsonage@redlands.nsw.edu.au before Friday. 

The weather conditions in Bathurst currently are very very very cold. Whilst we remind students of their need to wear correct school uniform, students are encouraged to bring blankets for the sidelines / warm layers/ skins/ undershirts to play in to ensure more comfortable in the conditions.  A reminder for day trips for games, Students are to bring enough food and drink for the day. We encourage students to bring a mix of waters/ gatorade/ electrolytes to keep up their fluid intake for the day. 

A huge congratulations to Digby Scott who was successful in his trial for ISA Rugby. He has been selected into the U16s team. We wish him the best for further competition. 

Another congratulations to the players who competed in NSW Rugby Junior State Championships over the weekend. Ashley Corn (Yr 10) was part of the U15s Manly Marlins team who won the Plate division. 

Reminders:

• Please ensure you are reading Pulse News notifications for Rugby. 
• Please ensure absences follow school policy for sport – logging these through clipboard. 
• Concussion protocols can be found in the key documents section of Redlands Pulse
• Any student who sustains an injury of the weekend is encouraged to let their coach know. A follow up will take place to ensure we are supporting our players in safe involvement. 
• All students are encouraged to attend the Fitness Centre to complement their development within Rugby. Please read the Fitness Center pulse page for information on how to register your attendance for optional sessions.

  Opens (Year 11 & 12) players will continue their compulsory session weekly as scheduled on student calendars

Snowsports

Redlands Cup Dinner

Redlands & FOSS would love to invite you to the annual Redlands Cup dinner on Friday 12 July. Please book your tickets as soon as possible.

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Project Shred

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Saturday 13 July

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• AGE
  • 17 yrs & under
• HELMETS COMPULSORY
  • Parental supervision required
• BYO
• Water Bottle

Thredbo is proud to bring an intuitive and progressive day of skiing and snowboarding to help pave the way in developing the next generation of superstar shredders. The day will also help raise awareness around the foundation’s assistance and development opportunities for emerging snow talent in Australia.

This fun and interactive day out in Thredbo’s kid friendly terrain park is the perfect way for the groms to learn tricks and tips from some of the best skiers and snowboarders in Australia.

There’s a signing session with the athletes and coaches, a sausage sizzle, live music plus heaps of giveaways and prizes.

All registrations come with a rad Project Shred T-shirt and poster to get signed by your favourite coaches!

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Tennis

It was fantastic to see so many Redlands students at the Forster Tennis Tournament on the long weekend.

There were some excellent results throughout the junior matches and it was a great team building exercise.

Students involved from Redlands were:

Louis Dobson, Miles Woodhouse, Anay Mishra Mall, Sam Parsons, Izzy Parsons, Zak Mathews, Andy Pasminka,  Regan Vom, Angelica Edwards.

A fantastic effort and we are looking forward to following it up with some great results this weekend.

Water Polo

A few reminders:

• Fixtures have been loaded onto Pulse and the student’s calendar. We encourage all students to download the Redlands App
• Open Water Polo girls, your compulsory 1x Gym session on Tuesdays 3.30-4.30pm. Attendance is recorded.
• Inter teams, to attend the Fitness session, please read the Fitness Center pulse page. Inter team students can select the morning they wish to attend but will need to register their attendance.
• Water polo is a representative sport and as such attendance is compulsory to all training and fixtures. Absences must be logged through Pulse sport absence form. 

General Sport Information

Fixtures

• All student training and fixture details will be available to families under My Schedule on Redlands Pulse. Additionally, the weekly Fixtures (The Redlands Rhino) can be found on the Secondary School Sport page on Redlands Pulse from Wednesday each week. Please ensure you check Redlands Pulse Friday afternoon to ensure you have the latest fixture information.

Uniform

• The Redlands sports uniform should be worn to all trainings and matches (students are not permitted to wear any non-Redlands branded clothing). In the event of inclement weather students should wear their Redlands fleece or sports tracksuit.
• Students must wear trainer style sneakers that are preferably white with non-marking soles. It is part of our shared responsibility to ensure that students wear footwear that aligns with the activity to be undertaken. High top sneakers, Vans, Converse etc. are not appropriate for School Sport.

Saturday Sport Absences

• Parents are required to log an absence via Clipboard prior to missing any training session.
• Any student unable to attend a Saturday fixture due to illness, is required to submit a Medical Certificate to their Sports administrator by the Monday morning following the missed fixture.
• Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures.
• Failure to do any of the above will jeopardise a student’s eligibility for Colours, Pockets, and Awards and result in school disciplinary action.
• Please refer to the Student Planner 2024 for full details on requirements for participating in a Representative Sport.
• Bus Transport
  • When travelling on Redlands transport the Redlands school rules are in place and students should be always upholding the values of the school:
• Have good behaviour, safe behaviour and appropriate language at all times.
• Follow the driver (and supervising staff) instructions at all times.
• Obey the transport rules and regulations at all times (seat belts must be worn at all times).
• Leave the bus how they found it (no rubbish, no mess).

Students who fail to meet the standards of the above will face school disciplinary action.

Wet Weather

• Unless communicated differently or in the morning of the session (via Redlands Pulse & Clipboard), all training sessions are to be deemed ‘on’.
• Students should bring with them a change of Redlands Sport Uniform (Thursdays only) or their school uniform (Tuesday) if there are light showers during training.

Winter Sport

A reminder that all key information for the season has been uploaded onto the Secondary School Sport page of Redlands Pulse, if you have any additional questions, please reach out to the appropriate Sports Administrator listed at the bottom of this page.

Sports Photos

All Sports Photos are available for parents to view / purchase on the SPA Images Website 

Photo Library >> Schoolsports 2022-24 >> select your sport

Password (redlands2024) Redlands has an agreement with SPA Images that we will only use the images for marketing purposes.

Melba has finalised all photos taken of sport teams and co-curricular activities and they are now available for parents to view and purchase. Please visit the Melba Studios website, Select the ‘Schools’ icon. The password for access is winnie.

Concussion Protocols

Parents and Carers last week received an email containing the Redlands Concussion Protocols, which can also be found in the Key Documents section of Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport. A reminder to all that these protocols are for both a return to school and a return to sport. Students who have a suspected concussion are asked to seek medical attention at their earliest convenience.

Winter Sport – Key Contacts

Junior Sport

IPSHA Gymnastics Trials- Open Invitation

Last week you would have received a Pulse News item advertising an open day for IPSHA Gymnastics for both boys and girls. Please refer to this item and or our Gymnastics Pulse page for more information. Open for all boys and girls from Years 5 and 6 this weekend. Please contact Kate @ Aussie Gems for more information outside of what was sent home in the flyer. (02) 9451 5706

Summer Sport Selection Term 4

Summer Sport selections for all Junior School students went live on Tuesday and the response has been excellent. As some sports have capped participation numbers (non rep sports) can I remind those families who have not completed their child’s Term 4 Summer Sport nominations to do so now. The closing date is next week but as previously advertised most families complete their choices well ahead of this as there are number limitation on all the Non-Representative Sport selections. Please note that Rep Basketball, Tennis and Touch Football teams recommence their season from Term 1 so those families are asked to select those sports again. There is no automatic roll over for these sports.

Representative Summer and Winter Team Photos

If your child represented the school in a Summer Sport in Term 1, Winter Sport this term or ran or swam at HICES Carnival they are scheduled to have their team photo on Wednesday 19 June. An information package and photo list can be found here.

Snowsports

In previous years we have had a large number of Junior School students involved in our Snowsports program. For more information about what is on offer please refer to the link here Redlands Snow Sports and for any questions please reach out to Danielle Steer dsteer@redlands.nsw.edu.au who is our Director of Snowsports.

Representative Sports- Saturday Morning Match Wear

Just a reminder for all families who represent Redlands in Saturday Sport, only Redlands Sports Uniforms and match day kit is to be worn. Each family should own either a school tracksuit and or a fleece that they can wear over the top of their playing kit if they are cold. If your child feels the cold, they may play in their fleece if their match allows it. Any incorrect item will now be confiscated as all students have received the same message.

Redlands Pulse Orientation and Navigation Video

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

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

Sport Information Booklet

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

Wednesday Sport Inability to Train

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

Representative Sport Student Absence

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

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

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

Dance Academy

Light the Way

Dancers from the Senior Jazz Performance 2 Group attended the Light the Way Dance Convention over the weekend and had an incredible time, learning from industry professionals such as Kate Wormald, Jarryd Bynes, Sophie Holloway, Sarah Boulter, Paris Cavanagh and Cassie Bartho amongst others, plus workshopping with international superstar choreographer Wade Robson. It was a huge learning experience to be amongst 1000 dancers from all over the country. The Academy is thrilled to be able to give students opportunities beyond Eisteddfods.

Eisteddfod Update

Congratulations to Savannah Kang who came 3rd in her classical solo at Extreme on Saturday! 

RDA Holiday Workshops | 17-19 July

CLICK HERE to view our timetable for the RAD and ISTD Exam and Class Awards Preparation classes that are being held in Parkes Hall on 17-19 July.

These workshops are targeted for those taking their exams later in the year, but all are welcome. 

Semester 2 Classes

Already Enrolled: If your child is already enrolled at the Academy, their class/classes will automatically roll over to Semester 2.

Enrol: If you are new to the Academy, or would like your child to enrol in another class at the Academy, then please see our Timetables and ENROLMENTS pages on Pulse for further information.

Withdraw: To drop a dance class for Semester 2 then please visit our ENROLMENTS Pulse page for information on withdrawing from a class. The deadline to withdrawal for Semester 2 classes is Friday 21 June. An administration fee will be applied for any withdrawals received after this date. For further details please see our Terms & Conditions on the RDA Pulse home page.

Any Questions?

Please see our RDA Pulse page for the most up-to-date information on all things dance, and if you have any questions, concerns or feedback please contact us. 

A reminder that if you wish to make an appointment to speak with Ms Revie, please contact the Dance Department.

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

Dance Curriculum

Important Dates

Drama and Theatre

Away – Save the date for the 2024 Redlands School Play

Tickets will be on sale soon – watch this space.

The Oldest Comedy in a World Theatre Tradition comes to Redlands. Fools in Progress

On 7  June the Year 9 cohort of Drama was treated to a performance and a workshop in the theatrical style and tradition of Commedia. This form of comedy relies on stock characters, mask, and well know stories called Lazzi. In fact it is not only the most well known and oldest form of theatre it is the basis of all theatre from that point that is recognised with these stylistic conventions, such as melodrama, pantomime and soap opera.

The students thoroughly enjoyed the interactive performance with many stock characters being played in the hour show. They then moved to the gym where they were treated to a wonderful workshop on slapstick, and stage combat, learning to ‘stage slap’, ‘stage fall’, and put together a sequence of rolling punches for laughs.

It was a terrific initiative and will set the students up for their work on Pantomime and Children’s Theatre. Year 9 are earmarked to perform for Junior School in August. Looking forward to seeing the impact this had on their classroom practice and the skills they have and can not develop.

Kathryn Smith  
Acting Subject Coordinator of Drama and Theatre

Drama and Theatre Extra Subjects Program

This week in our fantastic Extracurricular Drama and Theatre program all our wonderful tutors and young Redlands performers are hard at work beginning to devise their end of year showcases. We have some wonderful performances in development and can’t wait to share these with the Redlands community in term 4.

Class Spotlight on Year 5 Musical Theatre

Year 5 Musical Theatre are now in the full swing of things. Students are learning and developing their skills and from what it looks like, having a whole lot of fun! They are hard at work rehearsing for their end of year showcase performance of Madagascar. Each week our talented actors are learning new songs and choreography. They are having a wonderful time, building skills, singing, dancing and creating amazing characters! We can’t wait until it’s SHOWTIME!

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

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

If you have any questions, please email: 

drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au or avirtue@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Thank you for your ongoing support of our fantastic extra subjects programme!

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

Music

Senior Music Festival 

We’re just over one week out, and tickets for the Senior Music Festival are selling fast! The stalls are completely sold out, but don’t worry – there are still great seats left in the Dress Circle. We encourage our community to jump on the website to book tickets sooner than later to avoid disappointment.

• Adult | $50.00

• Child/Concession/Student | $35.00

• Family (2 adults & 2 children) | $150.00

A prize for the highest ticket sales is on offer again to a student in our Cocurricular Music program, so if you have a particular musician you would like to win, ask them their STUDENT NUMBER and add this 6-digit code under ‘Questionnaires’ when you purchase tickets.  

CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS!

SMF Whole Cast Rehearsal – This Sunday!

As advised via the SMF Letter, all members of the Senior Cocurricular Music program are rehearsing this Sunday between 9.45am – 2.45pm at Redlands. Students are reminded to wear their Festival t-shirts and blacks, and to bring their instrument, scores, a packed lunch and snacks. 

As with the long days at The Concourse, we also recommend students bring a book or some quiet activities should they find themselves with downtime in between their calls.

Everyone will be dismissed for collection at the Gerard St gate at 2.45pm, with the exception of the Yr 12 featured students, who will rehearse till 4pm. Let’s make some music!

Save the Date: Yr 12 IB Contemporary Music Maker

Our Year 12 Higher Level IB students have been working incredibly hard to design, coordinate and bring to life incredible collaborative projects, in a task known as the Contemporary Music Maker (CMM). These students, over the course of 90 hours across their two year IB Program, have devised incredible displays for you to see, ranging from mini-musicals, art collaborations and more. 

If you want to see the best of our academic music program here at Redlands, and the opportunities the IB Diploma Programme offers for musicians to learn industry skills, come along! 

Date: 5:30pm Monday 24 June 2024, Edwards Auditorium

Year 8 and 9 Excursion to The Music of John Williams

All students in Year 8 and 9 Elective Music classes visited the Sydney Opera House today for a performance by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, performing The Music of John Williams. Year 9 have been studying orchestral film music this term, and have been excited to hear their favourite movies come to life! 

New Composition Tutor

We are delighted to have Mr Luke Byrne join the Music department as a composition tutor. Mr Byrne will be working with our elective Music classes from Year 8-12. This week he has been taking workshops with Year 10 and IB Music students. 

Mr Byrne is a highly experienced composer and teacher of composition. He has recently returned from London after teaching at Guildhall and is looking forward to working closely with our talented Redlands students. 

Mr Byrne also has limited availability as an extra-curricular composition tutor, not limited to students in elective Music. If you are interested in signing up to lessons, this can be done through Pulse. 

Choral Celebration

We are thrilled to share the excitement of our today’s Choral Celebration, which showcased the incredible singing talents of over 400 students from Prep through to Year 8. It’s heart warming to see students from both campuses come together, sharing their passion for music in such a communal and uplifting way.

A special thanks goes to Mrs Roberts, our dedicated Head of Choral and Head of Junior Performance, for her outstanding leadership in bringing this event to life. We also extend our gratitude to all the staff who supported and assisted in making this performance opportunity possible.

We’ll have the professional photos for next week’s Note Day, but for now, please see a sneak peak below.

Here’s to many more collaborative, cross-campus music-making events in the future!

Senior Piano Competition Auditions

Calling all Senior Pianists! Register for the Piano Competition – auditions due by the end of term. More information can be found below and on iLearn:

SENIOR PIANO COMPETITION AUDITIONS – CLICK HERE

Term 2 Events

Please see a list below of important Term 2 Music Events to keep your eye on:

Here to help!

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

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

CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

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

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE 

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

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

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