Issue 19 2023 Term 2 Week 9 - 22 Jun 2023

From the Principal

Little actions can make a big difference.

This is a sentiment I have often shared with students throughout my educational career and which was brought home for our Yr 8 students and me at a special assembly on Tuesday where they heard from Gemma Sisia, Enock Emphriam and Maddie Kelly from the School of St Jude in Tanzania. The School of St Jude provides a free, high quality education to students who are living in poverty in Tanzania and has had a significant positive impact not just for the current students, but for their alumni and the wider community in Tanzania, as well. (You can read more about the School of St Jude here.)

The School of St Jude started just over twenty years ago because its founder, Gemma Sisia, had vision and a desire to fight poverty in Africa through education. She started by requesting donations from her local community in Australia and her first donation was $10. The school opened in 2002 with three students. Now it educates 1800 students each year. We’re proud that we have a long history in supporting Gemma’s work with the School of St Jude.

Little actions can make a big difference.

I am thrilled to see that before our Yr 12 students celebrate together at their formal tomorrow night, they will spend the morning partaking in a “Give Back Day” where they will participate in a range of service activities, giving back and giving thanks to the Redlands and local communities who have supported them over the last six years. Some of the activities they will be involved in are:

  • Performing musical pieces for the residents of the Bougainvillea Retirement Village
  • Teaching French language at the Neutral Bay Community Centre
  • Assisting the Property Services and Maintenance team around the campus
  • Connecting and engaging with Preparatory and Junior School students through activities on the Junior Campus
  • Leading the Winter Woolies Appeal fundraising initiative.

It is a wonderful initiative by Yr 12 to finish the term and further embeds our values of Compassion, Respect and Responsibility.

Little actions can make a big difference.

Finally, tomorrow I will be speaking to Secondary School students in their end of term assemblies about the importance of gratitude and the power of a simple thank you.

In that spirit, I would like to express my gratitude and thanks to all members of the Redlands community who have supported me over these past six months and made my first semester as Principal so enjoyable, in particular, the Board for their guidance; the parents for their partnership; the staff for their commitment; and the students for bringing their joy to the campus each day. It truly is a privilege to lead this amazing School.

I hope you and your families are able to enjoy some quality time together over this break, and I look forward to seeing the students return to campus on Tuesday 18 July for the commencement of Term 3.

Mr Sean Corcoran 

Photo Caption: A big congratulations to all involved in such a wonderful and successful Senior Music Festival, which took place last Friday at The Concourse in Chatswood.  

Community Update

It has been lovely to see and hear how our community has been connecting through the second term of school.  A big thank you to the Redlands Parents and Friends Association (RPFA) and all of our Parent Contact Groups (PCGs) and Friends of Groups (FoGs) who continue to keep our community connected, included and supported within the many and varied aspects of school life.

We are fortunate at Redlands to have a community with a strong and generous tradition of service and giving. Parents and friends of the School proudly support the enrichment of our students’ lives in many ways, through regular donations and by giving one of the most special gifts of all – their time. Thank you to our families and friends who have supported our current Annual Appeal through making a tax-deductible donation. This year’s appeal provides the opportunity to play an important part in the future of the School through your consideration of support within two major causes – the expansion of our High Country Campus and the Dr Sue Morey AM Scholarship. Thank you for your consideration and support.

There are still tickets available for the highly anticipated Redlands Gala Ball, and a reminder that all proceeds from this gala fundraising event will benefit the Dr Sue Morey AM Scholarship Appeal. For more information on tickets and sponsorship of this uniquely Redlands event, along with information on our Annual Giving program, please visit the Foundation section of today’s Note Day.

My thanks to the Redlands Parent and Friends Association Executive Team for their assistance in delivering our recent second hand uniform sale. This initiative enables us to recycle uniforms back into the community whilst raising valuable funds for our means-tested Scholarship Fund.

Thank you for your continued guidance and support this term and as ever, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Community Engagement team should you have any feedback, suggestions or questions.

The Community Engagement team wish you all a happy, healthy and peaceful mid-year break with your family.

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

Ballet and Dance

Australian Ballet School Scholarship Awards

Dante Minassian, Yr 9, performed at the Australian Ballet School Scholarship Awards at the Victorian Art Centre in Melbourne over the weekend. We are thrilled to share that Dante was presented with the Top Award by Director of the Company David Hallberg, who said that “Dante is one to watch!!!” 

Dante at the Australian Ballet School Scholarship Awards
Dante at the Australian Ballet School Scholarship Awards
Dante at the Australian Ballet School Scholarship Awards
Dante at the Australian Ballet School Scholarship Awards

Huge congratulations to Dante for his Full Scholarship at The Australian Ballet School for next year!

And it’s a wrap for Semester 1!

We have had an extremely busy time at the Academy during Semester 1 and are seeing fantastic results from all the hard work and focus that has been put into classes. Thank you, parents, for your attendance at Class Watching this week, it has been wonderful to see so many of you in the building!

Kindergarten Ballet Class Watching Event
Kindergarten Ballet Class Watching Event

 

It is that exciting part of the year where we start turning our attention to the special events that are in the diaries for the Academy.

Solo Soirée | 28 July | Redlands Hall

The first event for term 3 is our Solo Soirée on 28 July at 6.30pm in Redlands Hall. This informal event is for students who have been working on solos or duets at the Academy, and a chance for them to perform in a non-competitive forum. All parents and fellow students are welcome to come along to give support. Further details will be up on Pulse on the first week of Term 3.

RAD Exams & Class Awards | Date TBC

The second round of RAD exams & class awards will be happening toward the end of August (date to be confirmed by RAD). These are for our Yr 1 – Yr 6 students and seniors. Please make sure to practise over the holidays.

Dance Awards | 5 September | Norths in Cammeray

The Dance Awards this year celebrate 25 years of Dance at Redlands and promises to be an unforgettable night filled with laughter, joy, and dance. This is a compulsory event for all senior Academy and Curriculum Dance students, and we will be asking you to fill in permission slips during the first week of next term. We are thrilled that awards will be presented to Yr 7s this year.

Make sure to put the 5 September in your diaries!

Tickets: information on how to buy your tickets will be available soon.

Rehearsal: there will be a final rehearsal on Saturday 2 September 3-6pm in studio P1.9. Further details to follow.

End of Year Performance (EoYP)

As the End of Year Performance (EoYP) becomes our main focus, we will be asking all students to work on their attendance. We will be monitoring this very closely during Term 3 and will need everyone to be vigilant about notifying the office if you cannot make any of your classes by completing our ABSENTEE FORM. 

If you have more than two absences, we will be asking for medical certificates, and it may jeopardise your position in the show.

The EoYP this year comes as a Triple Bill which will showcase all genres of dance.

Les Sylphides: loosely based on Fokine’s beautiful one act ballet with music by Chopin

Still Life at Penguin Café: our Contemporary piece which is inspired by David Bintley’s masterpiece with music by the Simon Jeffes

The Oscars: brining together Jazz, Tap and Hip Hop in a fun spectacle to complete the evening

There will be three performances at The Concourse in Chatswood:

15 November 7pm: Juniors
16 November 5pm: Prep
16 November 7pm: Seniors

Please note that although performances are aimed at Prep, Junior and Senior Year Groups, there will be dancers who will be involved in all performances. This will make more sense when the casting is announced at the beginning of next term.

Term Dates

Our Semester 2 Dance Classes

Your child’s Dance classes will automatically roll over from Semester 1 to Semester 2. If you are happy with your classes, then you do not need to do anything.

If you wish to enrol, then please see our ENROLMENTS PULSE page.

If you wish to drop any class for Semester 2 then please complete our NOTICE OF CHANGE FORM. Please note that should you withdraw from a class once term has started, a charge will be applied for that class for Term 3. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions on our PULSE page for further details.

Eisteddfods

Our Senior Contemporary Performers (SCP), Senior Jazz Performers 1 (SJP1) and Senior Jazz Performers 2 (SJP2) groups were busy on Sunday, performing at the Extreme Eisteddfod in Wahroonga. A great day was had by all. Many congratulations to our SJP1 on their second place and to our SCP for their third place.

And Yr 10 Imogen Jeffery-Bilich was also at Extreme, and was awarded second in Lyrical solo and highly commended in Contemporary solo. Great job Imogen!

 

Imogen Jeffery-Bilich
Imogen Jeffery-Bilich
Senior Contemporary Performers
Senior Contemporary Performers
Senior Jazz Performers 1
Senior Jazz Performers 1
Senior Jazz Performers 2
Senior Jazz Performers 2

 

CLASS WATCHING

Two more days of Class Watching to go. For senior class times please see your child’s timetable.

Please see our CLASS WATHCING PULSE page for further details.

 

LOST PROPERTY

If you have any missing dance uniform pieces, please remember to check our lost property cupboard before the end of term, as it will be emptied during the school holidays. We have lots of unnamed items so please do try to come along and have a rummage!

The cupboard is located in the hallway outside studios P1.6 and P1.9.

EISTEDDFOD COSTUMES

A reminder to please wash and return at the start of Term 3 any Eisteddfod costumes hired from the Academy.

We recommend a hand wash or gentle machine wash using a garment bag for all costumes. Please return costumes in a bag labelled with the name of the student.

ABSENT or AWAY FROM CLASS 

If your child is sick or will miss their class then please complete our ABSENTEE FORM. 

Any Questions?

For the most up-to-date information on all things dance please

CLICK HERE FOR BALLET & DANCE PULSE

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

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

Dance Curriculum

Important Dates

Term 3 – Week 2 – Wednesday 26 July – 6.30pm Redlands Hall

Years 8, 9 + 10 Curriculum Performance Showcase 

Term 3 – Week 2 – Thursday 27 July – 6.30pm Redlands Hall

Year 11+12, HSC + IB Curriculum Showcase

Term 3

Excursion to Wicked – Capitol Theatre (Yr 8, 9 + 10)

Term 4

Ballet and Dance Concert

Reflection from excursion to Yuldea – Bangarra Dance Theatre

By Alyssa Tinetti

On Tuesday 20 June, the 10-12 dance elective cohort travelled to Gadigal Country, the Sydney Opera House, to watch Bangarra Dance Theatre’s new production Yuldea. Yuldea is choreographed by new Artistic Director, Frances Rings, and is a ceremonial affirmation of the history and heritage of the Anangu people of the Great Victorian Desert; exploring the moment traditional life collided with the industrial ambition of a growing nation, as the Transcontinental Railway invaded the land in 1917. Then, atomic testing at Maralinga took place, forcing the Anangu people to leave their desert homelands, where they had resided for millennia.
 
The hour-long work is elevated by the innovative set design by Elizabeth Gadsby, with layered curtains of streamers suspended from the ceiling, that stunningly mirror the lighting shifts throughout the work.
The choreography in Yuldea was different to what we’ve seen from Bangarra in previous excursions, with the performance starting with the dancers completing sharp shivering motions, and forming unique geometric shapes through complicated lifting and partnerwork sequences. The company’s female dancers then mimic a flock of birds, performing strutting actions and bird-like head motions. The male dancers then enter as dingoes where they complete duets inspired by the Kapi spirit and the red mallee eucalypt.
 
In the third act, the performance changes from its shimmering water-like background to a destructive red wall as the performance transforms to portray the destruction of the land due to the development of the Transcontinental Railway. During this section, all of the student were glued to their seat with eyes popping out of their heads, as the dancers were dragged across the stage by rubber bands, choking and hurting them to reflect the devastation of the land and people due to industrialisation. This demolition culminates in the ‘Black Mist’ scene, representative of the UK’s atomic testing in Maralinga. The piece features a solo dancer in the spotlight, covered in ash as black flakes pour down, the dancer spasms on the ground, covering his face whilst completing complicated floorwork choreography. The piece concludes as the dancers perform as a group, celebrating the enduring kinship ties that pass on the Yuldea spirit.
 
As a collective, we were all amazed by this performance, awestruck by everything from the costumes, lighting, set design, choreography and performances of each dancer; our bus ride was abundant with excited debriefs and opinions on the work. It is important for us as dancers to see how magnificently Bangarra portrays stories, and conveys their intentions through choreography, certainly inspirational for everyone’s future compositions. Seeing Bangarra also allows us to view dance rooted in an unfamiliar culture, this differing intention from performances by other major companies, and by ourselves, gives us new perspective on dance as a storytelling artform and helps us grow as dancers of a diverse, interconnected world. We have all grown to really love and appreciate our Bangarra visits, and hope that as the younger elective students continue with their studies, they get to grow as we have through viewings of Bangarra’s performances.
 
On behalf of the cohort, I can confidently say that seeing Yuldea was a night we will never forget.

 

Curriculum Dance Showcase | Year 8 – 10 – 26 July | Year 11+12 HSC+IB – 27 July | Redlands Hall

In Term 3 we will have our two Curriculum Dance Showcases. These will be held on 26 + 27 July at 6.30pm in Redlands Hall. This event showcases the components of Curriculum Dance, Performance, Composition and Dance on Film. It is a great opportunity for parents and families to see teacher and student choreographed works. All are welcome. Further details will be available in Week 1 of Term 3.

Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.

Any Questions?

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

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

Foundation

Creating Adventure Together

Thank you to all families and friends who have supported us in this financial year and have made a tax-deductible donation to one of our funds.

A tax-deductible gift to the Redlands High Country Campus Appeal will help initiate the expansion of student and staff accommodation in our beautiful and inspiring setting on the edge of the Snowy Mountains, to help facilitate a broader cohort experience.

Our High Country Campus provides exceptional opportunities for experiential education, including the 9-week Winter School program, Snowsports winter holiday programs and Outdoor Education camps. This valuable learning resource was developed more than 30 years ago through the generous support of our Redlands families.

Now is our opportunity to create something special that lasts a lifetime. For your own experiential learning experience, follow the link below to watch a short video.

WATCH VIDEO

“Winter School was an incredible opportunity, not only to gain new skills on the slopes, but also to make friendships and memories that are still with me today. Being in such a unique learning environment was a fantastic experience and encouraged me to become more independent and community minded.”
Sophia Maxwell, RL 2022, former School Captain & Academic Scholar.

Please join the High Country Campus Appeal today and support us in creating additional capacity to accommodate students and staff on site.

DONATE NOW

You can also join us in supporting the Dr Sue Morey AM Scholarship and provide opportunities to deserving children. A means-tested scholarship named after Dr Sue Morey AM (RL 1959) to honour her contribution to public health, will be awarded to a Yr 7 student commencing in 2025. The SCECGS Redlands Scholarship Fund is part of the Good2Give corporate gift matching program.

DONATE NOW

 

Redlands Gala Ball – Making a Difference Together

This highly anticipated event with a gourmet three course dinner and drinks throughout the evening, live entertainment and dancing, auctions and raffles is almost sold out. All proceeds from this gala fundraising event will benefit the Redlands Foundation Scholarship Appeal.


Thank you to our Sponsors and Prize Donors

Thank you sincerely to all our valued sponsors, prize donors and families and friends who have contributed so far to our auctions and raffles; we greatly appreciate your extraordinary support and generosity. 


Event Partner

Platinum Sponsors

Evoka, designing and crafting statement treasures in Mosman.  To receive a 20% in store discount, simply show your Gala Ball booking confirmation on your phone and this discount is also extended to Year 10 and Year 12 formal attendees.

Nurse Next Door offers in-home aged and disability care, covering the lower North Shore up to Chatswood.  Please email foundation@redlands.nsw.edu.au to register for an information evening about in-home aged and disability care, scheduled for mid-Term 3 at the Neutral Bay Club.


Actions and Raffle

Prior to the Ball a silent auction will be launched for the whole community to participate. The live auction and raffle will be conducted on the night with the possibility to reserve prizes for those who can’t come to this event.


Live Auction – Selected Items

Belle Property Neutral Bay is this year’s Event Partner is offering a Commission Free Sale with T&C not to be missed. If you wish to learn more or register to bid, click here.

We are excited to announce that 3 nights at the Singapore Grand Prix 2023 (15 – 18 Sep) will be up for grabs to one lucky bidder. This experience for 2 people and includes accommodation at the 5-star Grand Copthorne Waterfront in a double occupancy room and lots of entertainment.

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

Redlands Parents and Friends

And another term is done! Safe travels to all who are going away on holiday during this long winter break. Wishing everyone fun times with family and friends over the next three weeks. Hope to see you on your return for Term 3 relaxed, happy and revitalised.


Second Hand Uniforms

We had another successful sale of second hand uniforms last Saturday, raising an additional $900 for the means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund.


Gala Ball

Purchase tickets to this fantastic black tie event to be held at the Fullerton Hotel (formerly the Westin) on Sat 12 Aug. You don’t need to organise a table to attend! Just nominate a Year Group(s) you’d like to sit with and the Foundation will work their magic.

 

Coming Up  

Parent / Family Get-togethers  

Thurs 22 Jun

4Red end of term playdate

Fri 23 Jun 7pm

Yr 12 parent celebration at the Firegrill in the CBD
Let’s get together and celebrate the milestone of our kids coming up to the home stretch of their schooling. A wonderful opportunity to let our hair down while the kids are partying the night away. Please join us for drinks and canapes at Firegrill, where we will be nearby but not too close.

NEXT TERM

 

Fri 28 Jul 8am

Yr 7 coffee catch up at Bluebottle Café, Rialto Square, Manly

Sun 17 Sept 12-3pm

Yr 7 family bowls and burgers at The Greens, North Sydney

Parents and students, please join us for a fun afternoon of lawn bowling and burgers at the Greens at North Sydney. More details and booking links to come!

           

Friends of Group Events 

Fri 7 Jul 6pm

Friends of Snow Sports Redlands Cup Dinner in Thredbo
Purchase tickets here

  

Walks on Tracks 

Weekly guided walks around the northern Sydney area are organised by an 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.

We will continue our Wednesday walks during the school holidays!

Date

Walk

Meeting Point

28 Jun

Kirribilli to Pyrmont
(no dogs on this walk as we’re taking the ferry back)

Base of the stairs up to the Harbour Bridge at Broughton St

5 Jul

Shelly Beach to Curl Curl

Shelly Beach carpark

12 Jul

Beauty Point

Orso carpark, bottom of Spit Hill

 

Our first walk once school resumes is on Wed 19 Jul at Long Reef Headland. Park on Ocean Grove, Collaroy and meet near Alfresco Emporium on Pittwater Road at 8.40am.

Any questions, please contact Ann Marie Kimber or call 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.

We had a great discussion about The Familiars by Stacey Halls last week.

Our first book for next term will be The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley. The date for the meeting is to be confirmed – likely to be the first or second week in August in the evening. Until then, we wish everyone a great holiday break.


Parents Tennis

Join us for a series of tennis days at Neutral Bay Club!

Days will begin with a coffee at 10.30am and tennis commencing from 11am. A light lunch will be served from 12.30pm. You will have the choice of participating in either a Round Robin Doubles Competition or in an Adult Clinic with both beginner and intermediate sessions available. A prize will be awarded for the winner of the Round Robin competition and a Lucky Door prize will be awarded for the Adult Clinic. If you would like to come and play but do not have a racquet, the Club has racquets available to borrow.

Sign up for your respective sessions below:

Prep Parents – Wednesday 2 August (book here for Prep Parent tennis)
Junior Parents – Wednesday 9 August (book here for Junior Parent tennis)
Senior Parents – Wednesday 16 August (book here for Senior Parent tennis)

For more information, please call Felicity on 0416 082 882 or Shirley on 0452 209 625.


Photo Gallery

Friends of Rugby, including families from our partner Blue Mountains Grammar, made a night of it at Katoomba RSL before the last day of games this term


Yr 8 coffee catch up was very chill


Book Club had a great discussion about The Familiars by Stacey Halls

Walks on Tracks braved single-digit temperatures on a sunny but brisk morning in Seaforth

Do you have pictures of parent / family get-togethers you want to share? Please send them to RPFA Note Day.

2023 RPFA Committee

President: JP Forrest
Vice President: Brittne Whitelaw
Secretary: Rebecca James 
Treasurer: Annette Swann
Committee: Jaqui Halliday, Declan Hourihan, Jennifer Mast, Lisa Middlebrook, Karen Nicholson, Emma Okhovat, Sophia Stewart-Kasimba, Carrie Taylor

Contact us

Head of Secondary School

With the wonderful Senior Music Festival taking place last week, the end of Term 2 has been significant, full of activity and collaboration between students, staff and community members. It has certainly been a big term of academic learning for all of our students and the Semester One reports will be published to parents in the first week of the holidays. By all accounts the students excelled in their capacity to lead student conversations in the Student-Led Conferences this term, and we will be shifting into a higher gear when we return in Term 3 for the Yr 12 Trial Examinations, Yr 11 leadership interviews and the latter stages of learning for students in Yr 7, 8, 9 and 10. I trust you have some great plans for the holidays and the students are able to use the time to relax and replenish. 


Congratulations to Taylor Riddell (Yr 12)

Taylor has been announced as one of the five national winners in the Australian Economics Olympiad 2023. The level of competition this year was incredibly high, with students of Economics from all around Australia competing in the event, making this accomplishment even more remarkable.

As the national winner, Taylor is now invited to join the Australasian Economics Competition (AAEO), where she will compete with national economics Olympiad winners from other countries. This exciting event promises to bring together exceptional talents from across the region who will be participating in a range of different activities, including a visit to the Reserve Bank of Australia. This unique experience will allow Taylor to showcase her skills on an international stage while fostering cross-cultural exchange and collaboration.

The School That Hope Built

On Tuesday, Yr 8 had the privilege of hearing from Gemma Sisia who shared her experiences of supporting children in Tanzania through her leadership of St Jude’s school. She was travelling with Enock, a graduate of 2015, and Madeleine Kelly, who authored Gemma’s story in her recently published book The School that Hope Built.

Together the three shared stories about St Jude’s, the students who attend the school and the impact of education on individuals and the community. Our Yr 8 students were interested to hear that all students who attend St Jude’s do so under scholarship and must meet examination and poverty requirements in order to be eligible to attend. A water tap or electricity in the family home would make a student ineligible to attend. Yr 8 were also pleased to hear that in the first cohort of 60 students to graduate in 2015, 10 of these students went on to study medicine and become doctors. Perhaps most profound in terms of benefits to the community is the process of giving back. Each graduate of St Jude’s goes on to work as a teacher for one year in a local government school in Tanzania. After they graduate from high school, they get three weeks holiday before returning to engage with a two-week crash course in teaching. They are then posted to government schools where they often have to teach up to 80 students in a classroom. 

It was wonderful that the Chair of the Redlands Board, Mrs Glenda Mc Loughlin could join us for this presentation. Glenda sponsors a student at St Jude’s who will graduate in the coming three years. Gemma kindly invited Glenda to Tanzania for this student’s graduation and I am hoping that Mr Corcoran gives his approval for some of our current Yr 8 students to travel with her!

Yr 12 Give Back Day

The Yr 12 Give Back Day aims at promoting our Redlands values of empathy, compassion and kindness. Yr 12 will participate in a range of service activities, giving back and giving thanks to the Redlands and local Cremorne community who have supported Yr 12 over the last six years. The Give Back Day will allow Yr 12 to look beyond themselves; particularly on the day of their Yr 12 Formal (where it is all about them), and understand the meaning of servant leadership through helping others and being grateful for the support, connection and privileged life they have had throughout their six years at Redlands.

For the Give Back Service Activity, Yr 12 will be splitting up into mixed groups and will undertake one of the following activities:

  • Vocal and Instrumental Performances at the Bougainvillea Retirement Village (11 – 12pm)
  • French Speaking at the Neutral Bay Community Centre (10:30 – 12:30pm)
  • Assisting the Property and Maintenance team with maintenance around the Secondary School (will assist with chair set up in the gym for the Give Back presentation (Period 1) and packing up of chairs in Redlands Hall and locker cleanout. (10:30 – 12:30pm)
  • Learning and engagement with students at Redlands House, Prep and Junior School. (11:00am – 12:30pm)
  • The Winter Woolies Appeal, a fundraising initiative which included a Hot Chocolate stand this morning with all proceeds going towards the organisation ‘Rough Edges’, as well as the sorting of donated blankets and winter items of clothing on Friday and distributed to St Vincent De Paul, The Salvation Army and Matthew Talbot. 


Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.


Redlands Gala Ball – Early Bird Tickets Available Now

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

University and Careers

Please see the Careers Pulse page for more information on events, pathways and universities.

Yr 12 Notices

Early offers for prospective Visual Arts and Music students | Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme (CASAS)

Domestic students can now apply to receive an early offer to study Visual Arts or Music at the University of Sydney via CASAS:
– CASAS for Visual Arts: View deadlines and find out more here
– CASAS for Music: Find out more and register your audition/interview via our portal

Applying through VTAC (Victorian Universities) in 2023

10 July, 6pm

Suited for all applicants, support people and educators, this session will cover the application process, what you need to make your application, costs, searching courses and setting your preference list.

Register Here

International Universities

Yr 12 Applications

Yr 12 students applying to the UK or US should be working on their draft essay and sharing this with us for review.

The handbook with applications details and timelines was sent to those who expressed interest in the UK/US. If you have not received this and are interested, please contact us at Careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

UNSW Portfolio Entry Early Conditional Offer Scheme

Provides an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity, passion and potential to succeed in their chosen degree area. For students interested in securing an early conditional offer for Term 1 2024, they can now register to our Portfolio Entry Workshops. Students will learn how to submit an outstanding portfolio for eligible degrees across Arts, Design & Architecture and Engineering.
 
In-person workshop | Arts, Design & Architecture only
12 July (11am – 12pm)
UNSW Art & Design, Paddington
 
Online workshop | Arts, Design & Architecture and Engineering
13 July (6pm – 7pm)
Join Us Online


UniTalks: University Planning Webinar Recordings Now Available

We invite students and their families to watch the College Board International University Talks (UniTalks) series. UniTalks is a virtual university planning series designed to connect international students with the knowledge and resources needed to apply to universities around the world.
Watch On-Demand Recordings 

Upcoming Events

AFTRS | Intro to VFX & 3D Animation

26 June 26 to 6 July  
This course aims to demystify the visual effects and animation industry by providing a core understanding of the workflows, processes and tasks involved in contemporary digital visual effects, animation and post-production.

Conducted by industry leader and creative professional, Alexander Hoetzer, you will be prepared to engage with a wide range of creative industries, and in a wide range of tasks. Gain insider perspectives on professional creative processes which will help close knowledge gaps in foundational topics and provide and overall perspective of visual effects and animation workflows.

It doesn’t matter how close or distant your dreams are, it is always good to know more. And this course is designed to help you choose the right pathway towards your first production, your first job, or just so you know what is going on behind the scenes of a blockbuster.
Suited for:
•    Anyone looking towards a career in visual effects or animation
•    Filmmakers and other screen content producers looking to integrate visual effects
•    Production management personnel who need know more
•    This course is open to students aged 16 years and over (students under 18 must complete an Under 18 consent form).

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Interaction Design at Sydney Uni

28 June 4–4:30 pm

Learn about how our new Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) will provide you with the innovative technical and social design skills to become a leading-edge designer in today’s fast-paced job market. Find out how your passion for creativity and problem solving can be harnessed for a career in digital and visual design.

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UOW | Early Admission Application Webinar

28 June
UOW Early Admission is our early offer program for students completing Year 12 (Higher School Certificate or other Australian equivalents) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme during 2023. This webinar is your chance to ask any questions and find out how to get an offer to uni before you sit your first exam.

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ADF | Engineering Careers Virtual Information Session

29 June 
Engineers in the ADF spend their careers working with some of the world’s most sophisticated hardware and technology. Consider a career in the Navy, Army or Air Force and keep Defence’s weapons, vehicles, aircraft, ships and infrastructure operating safely and effectively.
Join us for a virtual info session to speak with serving personnel and find out more.

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UTS The Faculty of Engineering and IT Campus Tours

29 June, 4.30-5.30 pm

The Faculty of Engineering and IT runs campus tours every month throughout the year. These tours will give you an exclusive look at the facilities of UTS’ building 11 including the Data Arena, Graphics labs, Software development studio, Junior circuits lab, Learning Precinct, Innovation Hub and more.

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AIM Holidays Workshops

We have a range of school holiday workshops for budding musicians to explore their interests across our Sydney and Melbourne campuses.

Created for students in Years 9-12, AIM’s high school music workshops provide incredible opportunities to explore songwriting, performance, and exam preparation mentored by AIM’s own accomplished musicians and educators.

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WSU | Open Day

2 July 

Registrations are now open for Open Day 2023. Register now to join us on Sunday 2 July for your chance to win 1 of 3 e-giftcards valued at $1,000. Open Day is a great opportunity to discover everything Western has to offer, explore presentations and student panels, meet academics and current students, find out about Western’s early offer pathway, HSC True Reward and more.

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UTS Experience Day

5 July

Join us at Experience UTS Day. 

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AIE | Industry Experience Days

5-12 July 

AIE’s Industry Experience Day is a great opportunity for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to learn about the local and international game development, 3D animation and visual effects industries. Students will get the opportunity to learn about the different pathways to get into the industry, what should be in a portfolio and will be able to get creative in practical workshops using industry-standard 3D animation and game development tools.

The sessions are run by industry professionals who have worked on some blockbuster games and films. Everything is provided for you to participate in the hands-on workshops and you will be using the same software that is used in the industry.

Event dates:

  • Melbourne: 5 July 
  • Sydney, Canberra and Adelaide: 12 July

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Job Spotlight

UX Designer

UX (or User Experience) Designers create easy, efficient, relevant, pleasant experiences for the end-user. UX Design can be applied to any product or service, from websites to vegetable peelers, or even a visit to the local supermarket.

How to become a UX Designer 

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

Uniform Shop

Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will close at 4pm on Monday 26 June and reopen on Monday 17 July 2023.  The shop will also open on the first day of Term 3, Tuesday 18 July 2023.

Blazer Embroidery

Students requiring embroidery may drop their blazers to our staff in the Liggins Quad area at lunchtime or immediately after the final bell on Friday 23 June. Please ensure blazers are named, badges removed and pockets are emptied.  Blazers must be submitted by 3.45pm on the last day of term. 

Back to School Vouchers

A reminder the Back to School Vouchers will expire on 30 June 2023. If you need any additional winter uniforms or planning ahead for Term 4 summer uniform, please visit the shop before our last day on Monday 26 June.

Year 12

Senior Music Festival

The Senior Music Festival Like a Variation was a stunning success this year and our Year 12 musicians were front and centre, hitting all the right notes, in a captivating program that included:

  • Show-stopping solo performances by Hadley Wintle, Sabrina Blasco, Maya Little, Phoebe Barnett, Lily Kneale and Marcus Ogden
  • Magnetic MCs / hosts for the evening: Maya Little, Sebastian Tang, Sabrina Blasco, Jack Lazzarotto, Jamison Houchell and Phoebe Barnett
  • Commanding conducting by Lachlan and Jamison
  • Some killer Year 12 solos in the larger ensembles, featuring Jacob, Joe, Jack, Oscar, Pat, Sabrina and Sahara
  • Talented tap dancers Phoebe, Sebastian, Poppy and Aurora
  • And how could we forget the variations, performed by: Maya, Sebastian, Elke, Poppy and Eve, Chirag, Jami, Lachlan, Sabrina, Maya, Phoebe, Lily K, Ash, Jack, Joe, Charlotte, Elena, Lily H (with sign antics provided by Oscar and Pat)… Plus great performances by Lucy B, Alana and Issy
  • And, as always, the incredible and dependable Production crew of Oli, Alex Tully, Angus, Jamie G and Liam F

A huge congratulations to all students involved, to the entire Music Department and to the inimitable Mrs Richardson on her final show. To the Year 12 musicians – Bravo! You are so talented! What a hole you will leave in the Redlands Music program when you graduate, but we imagine we will be seeing many of you on bigger stages in years to come…

Yr 12 HSC Drama Evening 

Congratulations to all the exceptional Yr 12 HSC Drama students who showcased their immense talent and dedication as part of the Individual Project at the HSC Drama Evening on Monday evening. The Individual Projects were truly captivating and evoked deep emotions, leaving the audience enthralled. Additionally, the Costume Design and Video Drama exhibited on the evening, were conceptual and reflected students’ boundless creativity.

In the Individual Peformance, HSC Drama students acted as characters or characters/roles, which hold different political, social, or moral values to themselves, or the School. 

Year 12 HSC Drama students are to be commended for their efforts in bringing their artistic visions to life. The Individual Projects were a testament to the hard work, passion, and artistic prowess. 

Below is a list of the HSC performers and costume designers who deserve recognition:

  • Alex Tully – Escape (Video Drama)
  • Lily Kneale – The Visit (Costume Design)
  • Georgia Verschoor – Stories In The Dark (Costume Design)
  • Helena Dracakis – Taming Of The Shrew (Costume Design)
  • Alex Scotting – About A Goth (Performance)
  • Bella Zeppell – Naomi in the Living Room (Performance)
  • Keian Murphy – Zigger Zagger (Performance)
  • Lachlan Dekker – The Great Mouse Plot (Peformance)
  • Harry Wilkes – Fleabag (Performance)
  • Phoebe Barnett – Turn of the Screw (Performance)
  • Elke Mueller – The Almighty Sometimes (Performance)
  • Sebastian Tang – Scaramouche Jones (Performance)

The Yr 12 Dance Troupes Excel at the Extreme Dance Competition

Congratulations to the Year 12 dancers who performed at the Extreme Dance Competition on Sunday.

Year 12 students, Avalon Thomas and Alyssa Tinetti performed in the Senior Contemporary Performance Group, and received 3rd place in the ‘High School Contemporary Troupe’ section out of 17 entrants. Well done girls!

Additionally, Avalon, Alyssa, Poppy Justice and Marli Prado performed in the Senior Jazz Performance Group 2 in the ‘High School Jazz Troupe’ section. Though the group didn’t place, the performance by the group was strong. Shoutout to Josie Simpson who, unfortunately, had to pull out of the group due to injury, but came along to support and cheer on the team. 

Taylor Shines at the Australian Economics Olympiad 

Congratulations to Taylor Riddell who has been announced as one of the five national winners in the Australian Economics Olympiad 2023! The level of competition this year was incredibly high, with economics students from all around Australia competing in the event, making this accomplishment even more remarkable.

As the national winner, Taylor is now invited to join the Australasian Economics Competition (AAEO), where she will compete with national Economics Olympiad winners from other countries. This exciting event promises to bring together exceptional talents from across the region who will be participating in a range of different activities, including a visit to the Reserve Bank of Australia. This unique experience will allow Taylor to showcase her skills on an international stage while fostering cross-cultural exchange and collaboration.

Well done Taylor!

Theatresports Grand Final

Congratulations to Claudia Lalich and Phoebe Barnett who performed with the Redlands Senior Theartresports team at the Senior Theatresports Grand Final last weekend. They received scores of 5,4,5 for their performance of Broadway Musical which is an exceptional achievement. Well done Claudia and Phoebe!


Give Back Day and Yr 12 Formal

Tomorrow, Yr 12 will participate in the Yr 12 Give Back morning. In Period 1, Year 12 will have a presentation led by Rough Edges which will be based on a homeless person’s experience with homelessness in Sydney’s Kings Cross and how they turned their life around.

In Periods 3 and 4, Yr 12 will participate in a range of service activities including:

  • Performances at the Bougainvillea Retirement Village
  • French Speaking at the Neutral Bay Community Centre
  • Assisting the Property and Maintenance team with maintenance around the Senior School, 
  • Activities with students at Redlands House, Prep and Junior School, 
  • Sorting donated clothing as part of the Year 12 Winter Woolies Appeal. 

At the conclusion of the event at 12:30, HSC students can depart home to get ready for the Year 12 Formal, and at 12:50, IB students will be dismissed. 

The Year 12 Formal at the Shangri-La will begin at 7 pm and is set to be a spectacular evening celebrating the Class of 2023!

Term 3 Key Dates

  • Week 1 – 21st July – Gala Arts
  • Weeks 3 and 4 – Yr 12 Trial IB and HSC Examinations – Weeks 3 and 4, Term 2 – 31st July – 11th August 
  • Week 6 – Year 12 Visual Arts Exhibition (Wednesday 23rd June – Exhibit opening – more details to come)
  • Week 7 – LinkedIn networking 
  • Week 9 – Year 12 IB Visual Arts Exhibition 
  • Yr 12 Harbour Cruise breakfast – Tuesday 19 September
  • Yr 12 Final Chapel – Monday 18 September 
  • Final Assembly – Wednesday 20 September 
  • Valedictory Dinner – Wednesday 20 September (venue to be confirmed soon)

Have a restful and refreshing break in preparation for Year 12’s final term of their Secondary School journey. 

Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.

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

Year 11

Key Dates

  • 23 June End of Term 2
  • 18 July First day of Term 3
  • 21 July Gala Arts
  • 28 August Yr 11 Yearly Examination Block 

Last Term of Yr 11 HSC Preliminary Course and IB Diploma Programme

Believe it or not, this cohort has already successfully completed two terms of the three term Yr 11 program. Students have spent a lot of time sorting out their study schedule, recognising the need for organisation and learning to create strong study resources. Students have managed their increase in expectations and rigour extremely well and they will continue to navigate their best course of action through next term as they prepare for Yr 12. Moreover, students have also expanded their leadership skills and they have started truly seeing themselves as leaders in the School. This is essential for the cohort to feel ownership over their studies, responsibility in their peer relationships and pride in their school as they continue to grow in their SEL development. 

This three week break is well-earned and needed. Yr 11 will return for one more term with a lead up to an Examination Block in Wk 7 Term 3. Students are encouraged to use this break to rest and recover. However, they are also expected to catch up on any missed tasks, complete outstanding home learning, organise and write their own study notes and begin to plan out Term 3 in preparation for the Yearly Examinations.

We wish all families a fantastic term break and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday 18 July.

World Oceans Day Student Reflections

Several Yr 11 students participated in the World Oceans event in Wk 7. It was a meaningful experience for those involved. See four reflections written by Ashley Stapleton, Alisha Tang and Eva Osborn.

I, along with a few other Year 11 students, had the opportunity to be involved in an interschools event that celebrated World Oceans Day. This day is about informing the public about the impact human actions have on the ocean and proposing suitable initiatives. I was interested in this event because I wanted to understand how we can create a more environmentally friendly ocean and help support marine life that are being endangered by human impact. From the presentation, I was able to realise that being environmentally friendly isn’t about changing your whole lifestyle. Instead, it’s swapping your unsustainable products for sustainable ones, for example, plastic cotton swabs to bamboo ones. In addition, I was also able to understand that a lack of knowledge and awareness exists among most people about ocean pollution and its causes. For our school and wider school community, encouraging ways to incorporate environmentally friendly and sustainable ways of living every day. Creating more awareness about World Oceans Day and how we can make the swap to a sustainable life sound like a terrific goal so future generations can experience the wonder of our oceans. 

– Ashley Stapleton 

World Oceans Day provided students with the opportunity to collaborate with students from different schools towards building a solution in respect to issues that we had discussed in break out rooms following a panel discussion as well as a viewing of the film Rubber Jellyfish. Personally, I was very interested in the diverse perspectives that were displayed throughout our conversations with the students from other schools. It was interesting to see how the backgrounds and communities that the students came from were influencing their perspectives on the topics discussed, consequently expanding my own perspective. Furthermore, the opportunity to listen to numerous speakers and presentations displayed to me the variety of ways that people are fighting these issues, as well as what we can do to help. I believe we can incorporate some of these ideas moving forward by collaborating with other world schools to expand the reach of our projects. Some ideas proposed were collaborative beach clean-ups and/or providing information to our communities collectively to continually educate the public towards the issues and topics discussed, as well as continued discussions within the student body to continue to work towards a solution.

– Alisha Tang

I found the event incredibly inspiring. The main message was clear: our ideas and efforts as young people matter. The panel speakers showcased various ways in which they have initiated positive change, from Sarah-Jo collecting local beach trash data to Zali advocating for environmental laws, Tim designing art for sustainable straws and Kal speaking on environmental Youth Councils. Other content focused on the harmful impact of released balloons, particularly in the ocean where turtles mistake them for jellyfish, their food source. This helped expand my perspective on where our waste goes. One highlight was the small group discussions with students from other schools, where we collaboratively brainstormed strategies for a more sustainable future. I believe we can implement some of these ideas at Redlands, such as house recycling competitions, encouraging reusable mugs instead of plastic cups and promoting environmentally friendly choices like soap bars and sustainable clothing brands, because small changes over time make big differences.

– Eva Osborn

Push-Up Challenge

There are a few days left until the Push-Up Challenge is over and we would love to pass $8,000 in donations towards mental health. We need your support to make this possible! The Redlands Community has completed over 90,000 push ups, so support your teachers, friends, peers and yourselves for contributing towards this wonderful cause.

Join or Donate

Last week, Nick Hudson, Chief of Push-Ups, flew out to Sydney from Perth to visit schools participating in the Push-Up Challenge. He spent time meeting those students who have been working to organise this event across the school and to incite enthusiasm and provide a reason for why students should participate in push-ups for mental health. Pictured below is Nick with our two Yr 11 student ambassadors, Daisy Thomas and Jaiden Confessore. These two Yr 11 students started organising this event early in Term 1 along with Grace Durrant, Johnny Wang, Jack Petering, Eva Osborn and Flynn Kieran. This event hit the ground running in Term 2. Thank you to Daisy, Jaiden and the team for all their hard work in pulling this event together!

Thank you all, for your participation this month!

Extreme Dance Competition

Last Sunday, Yr 11 student Ashley Stapleton performed in the Senior Contemporary Performance Group, where they received 3rd place in the High School Contemporary Troupe section out of 17 entrants! There were some significant cast changes from the last competition, and Ashley adapted to these changes commendably.

Additionally, Maddie Lamport, Tiana Vatandoust, and Josie Bannon performed in the Senior Jazz Performance Group 2 in the High School Jazz Troupe section. The performance was incredibly done and students are commended for their amazing and hard work! 

Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.

 

Yr 11 PDHPE

Congratulations to the Yr 11 PDHPE class for completing their Senior First Aid Certificate this morning. 

Ms Alissa Ynson
Yr 11 Advisor
aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9865   

Year 10

Student News

These holidays, Jayden Hannaford will be attending the International Children’s Games (ICG) in Korea for 3v3 Basketball, one of the most popular and exciting sports worldwide. A commendable selection, and a reflection of Jayden’s talent and dedication to his sport, a dynamic and fast-paced variation of basketball.

During the ICG 2023, the 3v3 Basketball competitions will serve as a platform for young athletes to demonstrate their individual and collective skills, while also promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play. The tournament will bring together talented players from different countries, allowing them to exchange ideas, learn from each other, and develop friendships that transcend borders.

We congratulate Jayden on his selection and wish him every success with the tournament.

Dance – Extreme Dance Competition.

On Sunday 18 June, the Senior Contemporary Performance Group, Year 10 students, Louis Abrahams, Imogen Jeffery-Billich and Amber Hosker showcased their talent and secured an impressive 3rd place in the High School Contemporary Troupe category. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as they competed against 17 other participants. 

Furthermore, a group comprising Louis Abrahams, Imogen Jeffery-Billich, Amber Hosker, Chloe Scamps, Sofia Vincent, Soleil Burmeister, Amynta Field and Alicia Green took part in the Senior Jazz Performance Group 2 under the High School Jazz Troupe category. Although they didn’t win a placement, their performance was praiseworthy.

Dance holds immense value for students, offering a multitude of benefits and teaching valuable life skills. Through dance, students develop physical fitness, and they learn discipline, commitment, and time management, setting goals and practicing regularly. Dance nurtures self-expression, creativity, and imagination, allowing students to convey emotions and explore their artistic abilities. Confidence, self-esteem, and stage presence are bolstered through performances, while collaboration and teamwork skills are cultivated through group dances. The Year 10 students showcased their exceptional talent and put in tremendous effort. It was a pleasure to witness their dedication and hard work.

Notice from Sport for the Winter School Students

As you will all be away for the majority of the Summer Sport trials (you will still be able to make selections) we will be running some Summer Sport trials during Week 1 of term prior to you departing for Winter School, this will assist particularly with those wishing to trial for 1st teams.

Please see the information and links below for Basketball (Boys & Girls) and Touch Football (Boys & Girls):

Basketball – 1st Trials – Monday 17 July

If you wish to trial for the 1st team for the 2023/24 season there will be trials on Monday 17 July, please see the details below (if you are trialling for the 1st team you are still required to attend the General trial on Wednesday): 

  • 1st Boys – 7:30am – 9:00am (Dunnet Hall)
  • 1st Girls – 9am-10:30am (Dunnet Hall)

Basketball – General Trials – Wednesday 19 July (Term 3, Week 1)

All students who are wishing to play basketball in the 2023/34 Season should be attending this trial (including those also attending the 1st trial):

  • Boys & Girls: 6:45am-8:00am (Lang Gym)

Please click here to register for the Basketball trials.

Touch Football – 1st Trials – Wednesday 19 July (Term 3, Week 1)  

Students who wish to trial for the 1st Boys or Girls Touch Football Team for the 2023/34 season need to attend the following:  

  • 1st Boys – 6:45am – 8:00am (Cammeray Oval)
  • 1st Girls – 6:45am – 8:00am (Cammeray Oval)

Touch Football – General Trials – Wednesday 19 July (Term 3, Week 1)

All students who are wishing to play Touch in the 2023/34 Season need to attend the following trial:

  • Boys & Girls – 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Junior School Oval)

Please click here to register for the Touch Football trials.

If the coaches feel they need additional trial opportunities on return from Winter School, this may also be a possibility. 

Holidays…

As we approach the holiday break, we encourage you to take the time to rest, relax, and enjoy quality time with your loved ones. Whether it’s a family vacation or a quiet staycation, I hope this break brings you the opportunity to recharge your batteries and come back refreshed and ready for Semester 2.

We would also like to share some thoughts on preparing for the new term ahead. As such, I encourage you to use this break as a time to start preparing for the new term.

Here are a few tips that might help:

  • Review progress: Take some time to review your child’s academic progress from the past term. Celebrate their achievements and identify areas that need improvement. Work with your child to come up with strategies for addressing any challenges they might face.
  • Set goals: Sit down with your child and discuss their academic goals for the next term. Encourage them to set specific and realistic targets and help them come up with a plan to achieve them.
  • Plan for extracurricular activities: Discuss with your child any extracurricular activities they might want to pursue in the next term. Plan ahead and make arrangements for any necessary equipment or transportation.
  • Set a schedule: In the second half of the break, encourage your child to start waking up and going to bed at regular times to help them readjust to school routines.

We want to ensure that your child starts Term 3 on the right foot. As always, we are committed to providing the best possible learning experience for your child. We look forward to working together to make the upcoming term a success.

Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.

Key Dates for Term 2

WEEK

DATE

EVENT

9

Friday 23 June

End of Term 2

 

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 10 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 9

Yr 9 Excursion to the Sydney Jewish Museum

On Tuesday the whole Yr 9 cohort went to the Sydney Jewish Museum as part of a joint History and Christian Studies excursion to learn about both the Holocaust and Jewish faith. Students had lectures on both areas and heard from a survivor before spending time exploring the museum in small groups.

One group was fortunate to meet Paul Drexler, a survivor of both Auschwitz and Theresienstadt. Born in 1938 in Slovakia, he was transported at age 6 and in 1945 saw his father for the last time. He came to Australia with his mother and the two blankets she had grabbed before they were taken from their home. It is these blankets that kept him warm during the five days he spent in the cattle train being taken between camps.

When he arrived in Australia in 1948, he was warmly greeted by children at school and learned that it doesn’t matter where you come from or what you look like, what faith or culture you follow, we are all humans.

During question time he was asked when he knew he wanted to share his story with others. Paul responded “I want people to know that only 7% of Jewish children survived the Holocaust. 1.5million children and 6 million people were murdered because of hate.” He has spoken at the museum every Tuesday for 35 years so that the children of today might learn to respond in kindness and love to each other.

 

Yr 9 Student Arnhem Land Reflections

In our final end of term assembly on Friday, Frankie Richardson and David Abineno will address the school to reflect and share their experiences in Arnhem Land. Here is a copy of their reflections:

Frankie: Thank you and good afternoon to teachers and students. My name is Frankie and I am joined by David today to reflect on the opportunity we had to immerse ourselves in a different culture on our trip to Arnhem Land. The words we share were very difficult to choose and put together because of how amazing the trip was, and how many aspects of it there were.

David: On Wednesday the men and women were separated and brought to different areas of the camp as Frankie has already told you the men were taken to the spear and fire making part of the camp while the women went to do weaving and healing.

The first thing we did is make our spear throwers or as the Yolngu call them – galpus. We were first told that the galpu is a symbol of a boy becoming a man and all the boys received one. My galpu is slightly different to the other boys’ Galpus in my year as mine in my opinion has more meaning. When the boys were done making their galpus I was not so fortunate. My galpu was not carved correctly so I needed to wait for it to be carved the right way to be able to throw the spears without breaking it. I sat down with one of the elders named Kevin and another named Michael. I learned that they were brothers and I learnt a lot about the Yolngu culture from them. In the end Kevin spoke to his brother and told him to go and get something. At the time I did not know what it was and I did not really pay attention. I asked where he was going and Kevin told me that it was a surprise and that I would find out in a bit. A few minutes later Kevin and I got to talking a lot and he even called me his best friend. When Michael came back Kevin told me to close my eyes and not to open them until he told me to. 

Frankie: I’m not here to tell you what your trip to Arnhem Land was or what it will be like, because that is for you to experience, if you haven’t already. I want to tell you about my experience I had and what I learnt from my time there.

Something very impactful to me was the women’s business. This was a culturally immersive experience with just the Yolngu women, and the women and girls from Redlands. We were asked to share our problems with a Yolngu woman, who then healed us with bush medicine which was oils from leaves through massage. For me this wasn’t just a physical experience, it was also very emotional. I felt like I had connected on another level with not only the woman who healed me, but with my friends and girls in my year. It helped me see the power in vulnerability, which we don’t appreciate much in our society. I was also amazed how the Yolngu community willingly welcomed us onto their land, taught us, and even went as far as healing us and wanting to help us with our injuries and problems. The kindness and community they shared was genuine and something I struggle to put into words. To attempt to put it simply, the healing was something I have never experienced before and there is nothing I can compare it to now, but I left it feeling free-er and a different version of myself.

Another experience that was extremely impactful to me was a workshop we did with a woman named Tash. This workshop completely altered my thinking about myself and my place in the world. Tash made me realise how privileged I am, and how much change I can and need to make. I learnt that it isn’t our fault if we have never been taught about aboriginal history or culture, but it is our fault if we don’t go out into the world and take the learning that is so readily available for us. The Yolngu are sharing their culture with open arms, welcoming us, and if we don’t take that opportunity, it is our fault. We don’t have to look far for information, and this is what is needed if we want to move forward from the past and make positive change.

Overall, this camp helped me connect to a culture I originally didn’t know much about, and taught me not only information about the people, but how connections with others can teach us more than any schoolbook can.

Holidays…

As we approach the holiday break, we encourage you to take the time to rest, relax, and enjoy quality time with your loved ones. Whether it’s a family vacation or a quiet staycation, I hope this break brings you the opportunity to recharge your batteries and come back refreshed and ready for Semester 2.

We would also like to share some thoughts on preparing for the new term ahead. As such, I encourage you to use this break as a time to start preparing for the new term.

Here are a few tips that might help:

  • Review progress: Take some time to review your child’s academic progress from the past term. Celebrate their achievements and identify areas that need improvement. Work with your child to come up with strategies for addressing any challenges they might face.
  • Set goals: Sit down with your child and discuss their academic goals for the next term. Encourage them to set specific and realistic targets and help them come up with a plan to achieve them.
  • Plan for extracurricular activities: Discuss with your child any extracurricular activities they might want to pursue in the next term. Plan ahead and make arrangements for any necessary equipment or transportation.
  • Set a schedule: In the second half of the break, encourage your child to start waking up and going to bed at regular times to help them readjust to school routines.

We want to ensure that your child starts Term 3 on the right foot. As always, we are committed to providing the best possible learning experience for your child. We look forward to working together to make the upcoming term a success.

Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Yr 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.

Key Dates for Term 2

WEEK

DATE

EVENT

9

Friday 23 June

End of Term 2

Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 9 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 8

End of Term

Term 2 is always a big term!

I hope that over the next three weeks that students (and their parents) have a restful break from the daily routines of schooling and come back refreshed and ready for Term 3.

As reports will be released over the next couple of days this is also a good time to reflect on the first half of the year. It is important to remember that when looking at these reports that they reflect a snapshot of progress at a specific point in time and are designed to help in the formation of goals for the future. 

Uniform and Grooming in Term 3

A general reminder that when we return our expectations for full winter uniform and grooming (haircut, make-up, nails, etc) are available in the student planner and we appreciate parental support with ensuring that these are adhered to from Day 1 of next term.

Special Assembly – The School the Hope Built

On Tuesday, Yr 8 students were invited to attend a special assembly presented by Gemma Sisia, the founder of the School of St Jude in Tanzania. The school has been set up as a private school to cater for students who live in extreme poverty. Students’ fees are paid for by donations to the organization in a scholarship style arrangement. The school has been in operation for 20 years.

Gemma was accompanied by a former student graduate and author Madeline Kelly who recently published a history of the school entitled The School that Hope Built.

Our Yr 8 students sat and listened to a story of a school that started with a $10 donation and had an initial enrolment of three students, which expanded into a school that now spans three campuses and educates thousands of students on a daily basis. It was an incredibly affirming talk that highlighted the power of a single individual to make a significant difference.

Student Spotlight – Dance

Last Sunday a number of Yr 8 Students had a very successful day at Extreme Dance Competition.

Yr 8 students Juliet Whelan, Belle Monty, Amelie Dewar, Liliana Halfen, Izzy Bannon, Lucy Goodsall, Charlotte Algar and Mia Cruttenden performed wonderfully in the Senior Jazz Performance Group 1 and achieved 2nd place in the High School 7-9 Jazz Troupe out of 11 troupes.

Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.

Mr Tobias Horan
Yr 8 Advisor
9968 9872
thoran@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 7

Week 9 – Term 2 has been a Whirlwind – Holidays, here we come!

Let’s start this week off with a riddle.

Question: what do you get when you jam 11 weeks’ worth of work, events and excitement into 9 weeks?

Answer: Students in a daze (get it, days…). 175 tired students ready for a break to relax and recharge (and then do it all over again in Term 3!)

It has been a busy term. But it has also been a really valuable one. Students have been engaging with how to manage their home learning, navigate busy assessment schedules, and build caring and supportive relationships with their peers and teachers. Of course, we still have a lot of learning to go but there has been some really positive growth amongst the cohort.

Yr 7 continue to grow in confidence as a year group and this was evident in our Monday Year assembly. After a few general announcements, this assembly was all student led. Grace Walker-Barker played some exceptional piano for us, performing a lively piece as Year 7 entered the hall and then playing for everyone Claude Debussy’s First Arabesque – which she will perform next term at Gala Arts (buy your tickets now!!). She was fantastic and one would never guess a twelve year old was playing, given how accomplished her craft.

Joshua Freer also confidently spoke about his recent charity event in Melbourne, ‘Giant Steps’, where he climbed the tallest building in Australia to make money for autism research. He ran up 96 floors or 1700 steps, and was the fastest under 15 competitor, coming 46th out of 533 people. Together the participants made $250,000 for the charity – a phenomenal achievement!

Daisy Mann also spoke to us about her involvement in Girl Guides and how great an activity it has been for developing her confidence and skills in a wide variety of areas. She talked about her experiences at the Jamboree this year, where 1500 girl guides gathered together for a week of adventurous pursuits and bonding activities – her favourite being surfing lessons on the nearby beach.

Ariella Wold also shared photos and footage of her recent high level figure skating at the Hollins Cup. Her graceful movement and athleticism over the ice were spectacular to see.

We were also able to congratulate Jason Gong for being awarded a certificate of achievement by his local member of council from Bennelong, Mr Jerome Laxale, for his participation in international Robotics; and applaud our Year 7 Jazz Troupe Dancers – Ada Grossman, Adabelle Lee, Zoe Murdoch, Emma Foley, Astrid Vincent, Ariella Wold, Phoebe Sun, Freya Carroll and Anabelle Kendrigan – for an excellent performance on the weekend, coming 2nd in the Extreme Dance Competition.

All in all, the assembly was a wonderful recognition of the wide variety of talents, pursuits and skills possessed across our Year 7 cohort! And we will keep encouraging Year 7 students to share their experiences with the cohort, so we can learn more about each other and keep connecting as a year group. And, we even managed to get in some quick group shots together to mark our last assembly of the term. Year 7 even managing to teach me how to take a ‘0.5’ shot (apologies for the blur; it was my first 0.5!)

Tuesday Surprise Party – Happy Birthday Ms Zhang!

On Tuesday, we saw a lovely indicator of the goodwill and care evident and continuing to grow amongst our Year 7 cohort. Our wonderful Tutor, Ms Jessica Zhang, had her birthday this week and, to show their gratitude for all she has done so far this year, her Tutor group threw her a surprise birthday party, full of balloons, lollies, a thoughtful card and a lovely bunch of flowers. It was really touching to see the group coming together to show their recognition for the help and guidance they have received so far this semester.

It’s Wellness Wednesday: so Just Dance!

Wednesday also saw some positive expressions of joy across the cohort through our Wellness Wednesday activities. On these days our Tutors encourage students to engage in activities that will give them a break from the regular routine of school, encouraging them to ‘switch off’ for a bit of time to help support their mental wellbeing. This can sometimes be group yoga, mindfulness meditation, music listening, quiet reading or drawing. A solid crowd favourite is getting up out of their seats and dancing to Just Dance. As you can see from the photos, it is a great way to expend some energy and just have a bit of fun together amidst a sometimes busy school week!

Acting in English

This week several English classes put together short performances of one of their current dramatic texts being studied in class, Blue Beard. Students have been working on exploring the creation of character, setting and morals within fairy tale narratives, and then identifying  how such tales can be dramatised for the stage. Several groups got really ‘hands on’ in this space, thinking about blocking and verbal strategies for performance, before practising and then performing renditions of Blue Beard, a melodramatic thriller where a serial killer husband tries to murder his new wife (all PG-13, of course!) And, while I do not want to spoil the ending, I can let you know that it is a happy one! Students really enjoyed the opportunity to be out and about from their classrooms performing, some using the Fahl Garden, while others made use of one of our Drama Studios.

Gargoyles or Grotesques?

Do you know the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque? Well, I learned last week from my visit to Yr 7 Visual Arts that while both sculpture types are of monstrous creations, a gargoyle is a decorated waterspout that projects from a roof and carries rainwater away from the walls of a building, protecting it from damage, whilst a grotesque is a decorative carving that has no functional architectural purpose. But it looks pretty cool! There’s a fun trivia fact for you! 

So, while I was confident Yr 7 were making gargoyles in Visual Arts, I was respectfully informed they were actually creating grotesques. Once again, the Visual Arts department is doing an amazing job at engaging Yr 7 in a variety of fun, educational tasks. You can see from the photos they were having a great time making their grotesques!

Gratitude for Peer Support

Finally, we ended on a really positive note today. This term in Tutor Time, we have been focused on building respectful relationships across the school and beyond it, really aiming to teach the cohort the importance of kindness and empathy in their interactions with others. Tied to this, we have also been so lucky this semester to have the excellent support of Yr 11 school students as our Peer Support leaders every fortnight on Fridays. They have shared their wisdom and advice with Yr 7, offered their support and been friendly faces across the school, helping Yr 7 adjust to their new Secondary School experience and see what respectful relationships look like.

Tomorrow (Friday) is our last Peer Support session, and so we will be having a fun party as a thank you to all the Peer Support leaders (stay tuned for an article on this next term!) Today, students wrote thank you notes to all their Peer Support leaders, showing appreciation for their time and efforts and kindness in supporting them this semester – a lovely indicator of Yr 7’s growing success in building respectful relationships and expressing their gratitude for the help of others.

Holiday Messages

Jess and I want to wish everyone a lovely holiday break. It has been a busy term, so taking the time to relax and recharge, and spend quality time with friends and family will be important. I want to share the messages I offered to Year 7 in our Year Assembly on Monday about the holiday break. I have copied them below.

During your break:

  • Be kind to others and yourself.
  • You will have some free time so try to help your family, friends and community.
  • Maybe offer to clean the house, cook a meal, help in the garden, tidy your room…
  • Go outside and meet your friends in real life – stay off social media!
  • Rest, relax and recharge so you are ready to do it all over again in Term 3.

Best wishes for a lovely holiday, everyone!!

Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

  • Week 9: End of Term (Friday 23/6)
  • Term 3: Classes commence (Tues 18/7)

 

Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.

Mr Jimmy Tod-Hill
Year 7 Advisor
jtodhill@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462 

Head of Junior School

Hugh Zheng – Young Archie Finalist!

Congratulations to Yr 3 student, Hugh Zheng, whose self-portrait has been selected as a finalist in this year’s Young Archie competition. Hugh’s work is currently on display in the Art Gallery of New South Wales where it will be until 3 September and I am looking forward to visiting the exhibition in the upcoming break. The winners will be announced this weekend but simply being a finalist is a significant achievement; well done, Hugh!

2023 Oxford University Computational Challenge

Recently, eleven Yr 5 and Yr 6 Redlands students participated in the Oxford University Computational Challenge, an international challenge designed to help students develop skills to produce programmed solutions to computational thinking problems. 

From this, the students’ results have been received and were very impressive. Avisha Sashipal (Yr 6) was awarded a Merit and achieved the highest score in our Junior School and Sasha Grant (Yr 5) achieved the 2nd highest score. All of our students who entered the competition performed well and our Yr 6 students showed remarkable growth in their skills in comparison to their first OUCC last year. Congratulations to Leo Avins, Jackson Humphreys, Max Humphrey, Feargal Lambert, Liam Liang, Charles Li, Antony Vass, Hudson Williams and Zackary Yeh. We look forward to presenting them with their certificates and acknowledging their achievements in our first assembly next term. 

Chess Team Success

We are thrilled to share that our Junior School Representative Chess Team has emerged victorious from the Metropolitan Primary Competition, where they competed in the Championship grade this term, showcasing their exceptional skills, strategic thinking and teamwork.

Amidst strong competition, our students: Sebastian Gu, Robi Hamori, Peter Phillipou and Enrico Viese Vivaldi, with support from the reserve team of Hamish Casey, Xavi Clissa, Charlie Halliday and Feargal Lambert, displayed remarkable dedication, sportsmanship, and a true passion for the game. Their hard work, countless hours of practice, and unwavering commitment have resulted in this well-deserved triumph.

The road to success was challenging, as our team faced formidable opponents throughout the tournament. Nevertheless, they remained focused and determined, employing their strategic brilliance and demonstrating outstanding teamwork. 

Congratulations to each member of the Redlands Junior School Representative Chess Team for their outstanding achievement.

Term 3 Staffing News

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Argiro Anagnostu to the role of Dean of Teaching and Learning (P-6) commencing Term 3, 2023. Argiro joined Redlands in 2019 and has been working as the eLearning Coordinator on the Junior Campus. Prior to joining Redlands, Argiro gained extensive experience teaching in international schools and led a teaching and learning department at her previous school overseas. Argiro has also excelled during her time at Redlands as the recipient of the 2021 Roseby Award for Outstanding Achievement and, more recently, the shared recipient of the Redlands Innovative Teaching Fellowship in 2023 which sees her presenting at an international conference in the upcoming break in Philadelphia.

At the end of this term, we say farewell to Mr Hugh Brakell who leaves Redlands after four and a half years and we extend our gratitude to him for his dedication and service to our School.

We also farewell our Gap Year Student, Ms Iris Buisman, who takes up an opportunity to study at university in her home country of The Netherlands, where her family are. We thank Iris for her work with us this year.

As already communicated to Class 5Y, we are delighted to welcome Ms Erin Higginson to our Year 5 team who joins us from West Moreton Anglican College in Queensland. Ms Higginson flew down from Brisbane yesterday for the day to meet the students and have time with Mr Brakell in the handover.

Connected to Mr Brakell’s departure, I am pleased to confirm the appointment of Ms Kate Osborn as the Year 5 Coordinator for the rest of the year, a role she held at her previous school and simultaneously, congratulate Ms Vanessa Jones who steps into the Year 5 Assistant Coordinator role.

Our Visual Arts teacher, Ms Paula Reinhold, will step into the Acting Coordinator of Visual Arts K-12 next term which will mean she will teach on the Senior Campus. For Term 3, we welcome Maddie Godsell to teach Visual Arts in the Junior School, a place she knows well as a Redlander.

Next term also sees Mrs Kate Hurley (Year 3) and Mrs Jasmine Lo (EALD) on deserved Long Service Leave after more than a decade of service to Redlands and welcome Ms Heidi Moore (Year 3) and Ms Amber Mun (EALD) respectively to take their roles.

Compost Tuesday

As mentioned last week, our environmental leaders launched Compost Tuesday and focused on putting their knowledge of what goes into compost into action by collecting compostable materials and putting them in the compost bins. It was great to see the Environment Representatives guiding and educating their respective year levels and the group are now planning to commit to doing this every lunchtime next term.

Semester One Reports

Junior School student reports will be available to parents via the online parent portal next week. A notification will be sent to you when they have been uploaded for you to access. Back copies of your child’s reports are also available via Redlands Pulse.

To access the reports, parents will need their Redlands Pulse username and password. Parents requiring assistance should email pulse@redlands.nsw.edu.au as soon as possible.

Do take some time over the break to read through the report with your child and acknowledge and celebrate areas of growth and progress. As students return for Term 3, class teachers will spend time with your child looking at aspects of goalsetting for the second semester, which they will share at the Student-led Conversations in Week 4 (7-11 August) with details coming out at the start of next term.

Science Club

We are pleased to host a Junior School Science Club next term led by an external provider, The Brainy Bunch Kids. Please see the flyer for information and booking details via the website.

Junior Music Festival: A Night With the Stars

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 3 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 2023 Junior Music Festival, A Night with the Stars, will be another wonderful evening.

End of Term

It has been another term of highlights and achievements and I extend my gratitude and appreciation to students, staff and families for the various roles we play in our School community.

As we approach the midyear break, I hope that families are able to take time for rest, relaxation and renewal. As is also the case for our staff, these times away from Redlands are very important for all of us as they then allow us to be at our very best when we are here.

Rest, in whatever sense, is different for all of us which and I hope that the mid-year break allows you to relax and recharge. We also say goodbye to a few students and families and wish them all the very best and much happiness in the next chapter of their schooling.

To those of you travelling near or far, I wish you safe travels and we look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Tuesday 18 July. Please note that the Junior School Office will reopen on Monday 17 July and I will send a detailed Term 3 letter towards the end of the holiday break.

Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.


Redlands Gala Ball – Early Bird Tickets Available Now

 

Uniform Shop

Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will close at 4pm on Monday 26 June and reopen on Monday 17 July 2023.  The shop will also open on the first day of term 3, Tuesday 18 July 2023.

Back to School Vouchers

A reminder the Back to School Vouchers will expire on 30 June 2023. If you need any additional winter uniforms or planning ahead for Term 4 summer uniform, please visit the shop before our last day on Monday 26 June.

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

Head of Preparatory School

Happy Holidays

As we come to the close of a wonderful first semester and head into a well-earned winter break, I would like to wish the Redlands Prep Community a restful and pleasant holiday. Safe journeys to those families using the time to travel, and peace and quiet for everyone remaining in the Sydney sunshine.

Term 3 will begin for students on Tuesday 18 July and I will be returning to school at the beginning of Week 2. Dean of Students, Mrs Katie-Louise Clinton, will be your first point of contact for any queries during Week 1.

Happy holidays and I look forward to seeing you all next term.

Staffing News

We bid our precious Mrs Hunt farewell tomorrow and we wish her all the best as she begins new adventures. We have had a wonderful week of saying our goodbyes and a special thanks to all the parents who came to our Prep Assembly on Tuesday afternoon. Claire was very moved and so loved all the messages and well wishes from all parts of the community.

P-6 Dean of Teaching and Learning Appointment

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Argiro Anagnostu to the role of Dean of Teaching and Learning (P-6) commencing Term 3, 2023.

Argiro joined Redlands in 2019 and has been working as the eLearning Coordinator on the Junior Campus. Prior to joining Redlands, Argiro gained extensive experience teaching in international schools and led a Teaching and Learning department at her previous school in Taiwan.

In 2021 she completed her Masters of Learning Science and Technologies and is currently a certified Harvard (Project Zero) Visible Thinking educator. Argiro has also excelled during her time at Redlands as the recipient of the 2021 Roseby Award for Outstanding Achievement and, more recently, the shared recipient of the Redlands Innovative Teaching Fellowship in 2023.

Argiro is looking forward to sharing her educational leadership skills with passion, collaboration and vision grounded in evidence-based programming.

Key Dates for Term 3

Tuesday 18 July

First Day of Term:  Year 2 Are We There Yet Theatre Excursion

Friday 4 August

Jeans for Genes Fundraiser

Thursday 10 August

Jam on Toast Incursion for Kindy and Year 1

Week 5

STEAM Week

Tuesday 22 August

K-6 Parent Topic Talks

Friday 25 August

Grandparents Day

Week 7

Book Week

Monday 4 September

Father’s Day Breakfast

Week 9

Prep Camp Week

 

Reports and Learning Conversations

Families will be emailed a notification next week when Semester One reports are ready to be viewed in Pulse. With changes to the NSW English and Mathematics curriculum you may notice some small adjustments to the format of your child’s report. All key learning areas will now be reported on using the 5-point scale as outlined in the letter here, which is also available on Pulse.

If you would like any further information about our Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 Outcomes (Kindy, Year 1 and Year 2) they are outlined in the curriculum documents found on the NESA website here.

To facilitate an opportunity to discuss the reports and ‘where to next’ for you child, Learning Conversations with your classroom teacher will take place face to face in Week 3 of next term (Monday 31 July – Friday 4 August). 

When can I book a time? 

Time slots will be 15-minutes. At Redlands, we use School Interviews, an online booking system, which allows you to make multiple bookings for your Preparatory School child(ren) at one time.  

Parent Letter – Reports


Bookings will open: 9am Tuesday 18 July and close: 9am Thursday 27 July 

What is the booking process? 

  • Please log on here and enter the code 4adu4

Follow the prompts to complete your booking; you will receive a confirmation email with the date and time of your interview.

A letter with comprehensive instructions will be sent to families tomorrow.

Lost Property

Remaining items of Prep School’s lost property will be displayed on Thursday and Friday this week.  All uniform, lunch boxes and water bottles will be placed on a table in the piazza for the last two days of term. Please come and have a look through. Items left behind after this time will be disposed of.


Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.


Redlands Gala Ball – Early Bird Tickets Available Now

Uniform Shop

Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will close at 4pm on Monday 26 June and reopen on Monday 17 July 2023.  The shop will also open on the first day of term 3, Tuesday 18 July 2023.

Back to School Vouchers

A reminder the Back to School Vouchers will expire on 30 June 2023. If you need any additional winter uniforms or planning ahead for Term 4 summer uniform, please visit the shop before our last day on Monday 26 June.

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

Redlands House and Transition Gold

Thank you from Mrs Huon

A big thank you to all of our wonderful families at Redlands House for a fabulous first semester for 2023. The staff highly value and greatly appreciate your ongoing support and contributions to our Preschool program. I encourage you to continue to provide us with your feedback regarding day-to-day preschool life, events or activities. It is this feedback that contributes to our Quality Improvement Plan and helps us to navigate through change when necessary. My email contact is chuon@redlands.nsw.edu.au or please feel free to pop in for a chat at any time.

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

Important Dates for Term 3

  • 4 August – Jeans 4 Genes Day
  • 25 August – Grandparents Day
  • Week 7 – Book Week Dress Up Tuesday and Thursday
  • 4 September – Father’s Day morning

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 begin to prepare for the winter holiday season and mid-season sport break, I thought it timely to remind students (and parents) on what they should want from their school sport experience. Students should seek a holistic approach that extends beyond mere athletic achievement. First and foremost, they should value the opportunity for physical fitness and wellbeing. Engaging in school sports allows them to lead an active lifestyle, develop fundamental motor skills and promote overall health.  They should also prioritise skill development, aiming to improve their abilities and understanding of the sport. Learning proper techniques, tactics and strategies not only enhances their performance but also builds a strong foundation for future athletic endeavours.

Additionally, students should desire a positive and inclusive environment in their schools sports. They should seek a supportive and encouraging atmosphere where they feel valued and respected by their peers, coaches and teachers. Such an environment fosters self-confidence, promotes teamwork and cultivates a sense of belonging.

Participation in school sports should also teach important life skills. Students should strive to develop discipline, perseverance and time management skills as they balance their academic responsibilities with training and competitions. They should learn to handle success and failure gracefully, developing resilience and a growth mindset. It also provides an excellent platform for building leadership skills as they have the opportunity to take on captaincy roles and mentor younger teammates.

Ultimately, students should want their school sporting experience to be a avenue for personal growth, enjoyment and well-rounded development. It should instil a love for physical activity, promote sportsmanship and nurture lifelong healthy habits.

‘The most valuable of all education is the ability to make yourself do the thing you have to do, when it has to be done, whether you like it or not.’

Aldous Huxley

Cameron Ellis
Head of Secondary School Sport
cellis@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Bus Transport

As a school we pride ourselves on the way in which our students participate and train in their chosen fields, providing opportunities for all students to participate in a range of activities is something that we will continue to do. Providing transport to those activities is something that we do as a school, this is a gentle reminder that 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 the meet the standards of the above will face school disciplinary action.

Winter Sport

A reminder that all key information for the season has been uploaded onto the Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport, if you have any addition questions, please reach out to the appropriate Sports Administrator listed below.

Sports Photos

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

Photo Library >> Schoolsports 2022-23 >> select your sport

Password (redlands2023) Redlands has an agreement with SPA Images that we will only use the images for marketing purposes.

Concussion Protocols

Parents & Carers last week received an email containing the Redlands Concussion Protocols, which can also be found on 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.

Football

Saturday was the final round of Redlands Football before the holiday break, congratulations to the students who have been named in the team of the week! We will have three rounds remaining in Term 3, followed by semi-finals and finals for those teams who progress through to this stage. If you would like to see where your team is standing on the ladder please head to the ISA website, the top four teams in each division will progress to the semi-finals.

We will be holding holiday sessions during Week 2 & Week 3 of the school holiday period, please see the details in the table below. Please click here to register for these sessions

 

Senior Boys & Girls

1st & Year 10-12

Junior Girls

Year 7-9

Junior Boys

Year 7-9

Tuesday 4 July

6:45am-8am @ Cammeray Oval

9am-10:15am @ Junior School Oval

10:30am-11:45am @ Junior School Oval

Wednesday 5 July

 

9am-10:15am @ Junior School Oval

10:30am-11:45am @ Junior School Oval

Thursday 6 July

6:45am-8am @ Cammeray Oval

9am-10:15am @ Junior School Oval

10:30am-11:45am @ Junior School Oval

Tuesday 11 July

6:45am-8am @ Cammeray Oval

9am-10:15am @ Junior School Oval

10:30am-11:45am @ Junior School Oval

Wednesday 12 July

 

9am-10:15am @ Junior School Oval

10:30am-11:45am @ Junior School Oval

Thursday 13 July

6:45am-8am @ Cammeray Oval

9am-10:15am @ Junior School Oval

10:30am-11:45am @ Junior School Oval

 

Please save the date for the End of Season Football Celebration evening which will be held on Thursday 7 September at Dee Why RSL. Further information including the link to purchase tickets will be provided at the beginning of Term 3.

Football training will recommence in Term 3 on Tuesday 18 July, with Round 8 on Saturday 22 July. The draft fixture details are available on Redlands Pulse.

Hockey

Most students and parents know all about the away game early bus. Our hockey girls were on one on Saturday morning headed to the Central Coast. The Junior girls played first and in the crisp winter air they determinedly set about on their mission, scoring two goals in the first half. With some great passing and impressive dribbling skills they added two more goals to the score line before the final whistle blew. Another fantastic game for our undefeated junior girls! The Firsts took to the field soon after, ready to live up to the standard set by the junior girls. In training we have been speaking about and working on our structure, passing and transfers and it all started to come together this weekend. There was some beautiful passing in the mid field, particularly by Heidi and Ellie as well as some magical moves by Ava who helped set up a beautiful goal by Sahara (a big thank you to these two who played up into the firsts and did a wonderful job!!). We managed several transfers and many girls stepped up and played beautifully in defence. The whole team played beautifully together and maintained high energy and momentum right to the final whistle which is something else that we have been talking about. A second goal in the second half brought us up to a 2-1 win which was very well deserved.  We are looking forward to playing even better hockey after the holidays. The finals are in sight! 

We will be holding some hockey sessions during Week 3 of the school holiday period, please see the details below:

Tuesday 11 July: 7:30am-9am @ Junior School Oval
Thursday 13 July: 7:30am-9am @ Junior School Oval

Please click here to register for these sessions.

Save the Date! The End of Season Hockey Presentation dinner will be held on Thursday 24 August at Balgowlah Bowling Club.

Hockey training will recommence in Term 3 on Tuesday 18 July, with Round 8 on Saturday 22 July. 

Netball

Wishing you all a lovely mid-season break but do keep being active in the break. Winter sport is NOT FINISHED just yet! Any type of movement is great for the mind and the body, so get out for a walk or a run and keep moving.

For some of our Year 12 players, the last fixture for Term 2 was their final game at our home ground of NBISC on the weekend. I estimate if they have been at Redlands since Year 7 they have played over 60 games at the grounds over the last 6 years ! What a journey you have all had. I know you will miss those freezing cold mornings at the courts, I hope you have many happy memories with your coaches and team mates.

Congratulations to the following girls who made the ISA 15U team, Heidi Charles and Sienna Harriss. Amazing work girls and good luck in the upcoming tournament.

Also, Maddy d’Almeida, Charlotte Horton and Ava Mills were selected into the ISA Opens Squad with the final team will be announced next term. Play hard girls.

Here is a timely article published just last Friday on the status of Netball in Australia right now, Helen Housby of the Roses, one of my all time favourite goal shooters and knowing the worth of elite netballers in Australia specifically and why we seem to devalue our phenomenal sport. Lets make that change. Happy reading.

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Finally here is a quiz for the die hard SSN fans here for the break. ( I have the answers if you want them!)

  1. In what year was the inaugural Suncorp Super Netball season?
  2. How many times has Jhaniele Fowler won the Leading Goal Scorer award?
  3. Currently, who is the tallest player in the league?
  4. How many Grand Finals have Sunshine Coast Lightning featured in?
  5. Which is the only Suncorp Super Netball team to win consecutive Grand Finals?
  6. Who was named the 2017 Player of the Year?
  7. Which venue has the highest attendance record? and what is that record?
  8. How many goals did Samantha Wallace score in the 2019 grand final?
  9. Who was awarded the Most Valuable Player in 2019 Grand Final?
  10. Currently, which nations are represented in the Suncorp Super Netball league?
  11. Which team was the first to appoint co-captains? and who were the captains?
  12. Who was the leading goal Scorer in 2019?
  13. By how many goals did NSW Swifts beat Sunshine Coast Lightning by in the 2019 Grand Final?
  14. Currently, who is the shortest player in the league?
  15. In what year were the Adelaide Thunderbirds established?
  16. Who was awarded the Most Valuable Player in 2018 Grand Final?
  17. Which is the only team to have never featured in a Suncorp Super Netball finals series?
  18. Who was the 2018 Rising Star Award winner?
  19. What league preceded Suncorp Super Netball?
  20. Which team won the 2018 minor premiership?
  21. How many centre passes did Laura Scherian receive in 2019?
  22. Which three Suncorp Super Netball teams were established in 2017?
  23. Who was the 2017 Rising Star Award winner?
  24. Currently, who is the youngest player in the league?
  25. Who was awarded the Most Valuable Player in 2017 Grand Final?
  26. How many goal attempts did Jhaniele Fowler make in 2019?
  27. What is the name of the Melbourne Vixens team song?
  28. Who was the 2018 leading goal scorer ?
  29. In 2019, what position did the NSW Swifts finish on the ladder?
  30. Who was the 2019 Rising Star Award winner?
  31. In what month did the 2017 Suncorp Super Netball season begin?
  32. Who captained Sunshine Coast Lightning in 2017?

Thank you,

Georgina Ford
Director of Coaching Netball


Rugby

Holiday Program

To help our coaches plan for holiday sessions, please indicate your availability here.

Weekly wrap up: 

A lovely Friday night dinner last week coordinated by the Friends of Rugby group saw the Redlands and Blue mountains contingent meet away from the fields. A lovely opportunity to deepen the relationships between schools. 

It has been incredible watching the friendships evolve between the students and parents, thank you all for being so welcoming in the merge for this season. 

A special mention goes to our Under15/16s Rugby team who secured a fantastic win over Chevalier College on the weekend. A fitting way to farewell the Winter School players for their final game of the season. 

Our Firsts team continuing their strong season with another win, 26-7. 

Players of the week:

  • 13s: Hamish Hopkins
  • 14s: Chase Hindmarsh
  • 15/16s: Zack Lark
  • Firsts: Alfie Leach

Snowsports

Only 17 more days till Redlands Cup!

As the excitement builds and Thredbo Resort opens its doors, we are gearing up for an incredible event. We currently finalising all the necessary arrangements for race training sessions. For those interested in advanced training, please reach out to Danielle Steer at your earliest convenience to secure a spot. Please refer to the Snowsports page for dates you child/children are booked in for. (Snowsports Pulse – News – Adv Training)

We are pleased to inform you that the Interschools Run sheet is now available. You can access it here. This run sheet contains important information regarding the schedule and logistics of the event. We encourage all participants to review it thoroughly and make note of any specific instructions or requirements.

Additionally, please note that we are still receiving a few late entries for the Redlands Cup. We are working diligently to accommodate these entries, and the teams run sheet will be added to the Redlands Cup website. We kindly request all participants to keep a close eye on the website for any further updates or changes.

Kind regards,

Danielle Steer – Director of Snowsports
dsteer@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Touch Football

Please register for Firsts girls and boys trials by signing up on the form linked below. If you are unsure whether you should trial, please reach out to Ms Jordy Parsonage (jparsonage@redlands.nsw.edu.au). 

For Winter school students there will be an opportunity to trial before they depart in Week 1 of Term 3. If required, these students will be further evaluated upon their return. 

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Further Opportunities

For students interested in pathways outside of school for both playing and referee opportunities, please reach out to Ms Jordy Parsonage (jparsonage@redlands.nsw.edu.au) 

Water Polo

Seniors have now finished their Water Polo season. 

Intermediate teams season continue through to next term. Please be reminded, draws are current online & on student clipboard. 

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Water Polo is a representative sport and as such students are reminded that they need attend fixtures. If you are unable to attend, please email jparsonage@redlands.nsw.edu.au ahead of your fixture. 

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. 

Sport Absences

Parents are required to send an email to the appropriate Sports administrator prior to missing any training session asking for their son/daughter to be excused. 

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 & result in school disciplinary action.

Please refer to the Student Planner 2023 for full details on requirements for participating in a Representative Sport.

Winter Sport – Key Contacts

Head of Secondary School Sport 

Mr Cameron Ellis

cellis@redlands.nsw.edu.au

General Enquiries

Erika Yamamoto

sports@redlands.nsw.edu.au   

AFL

Mr Lachlan Pryor 

lpryor@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Football

Mr Gerry Gomez 

ggomez@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Hockey and Non-Rep Sports

Miss Kate Seebohm 

kseebohm@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Netball

Ms Georgina Ford

gford@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Rugby and Water Polo

Ms Jordy Parsonage

jparsonage@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Tennis

Ms Caitlin Wong

cawong@redlands.nsw.edu.au

 

Junior Sport

Term 3 Netball and Hockey  

Congratulations to our Junior school Netball and Hockey teams who wrapped up their final match on Saturday. Both sports have continued to grow this year and girls should be commended on their efforts as they faced schools with more teams and players each week. While there are no tables or finals in our IPSHA association, special mention to the 3A Netball team coaches by Ashley Ghattas who went undefeated all season. These girls will receive a special trophy at our sports prizegiving in Term 4. Notable mention to the Year 5/6 Hockey A team who only lost one match all season. Thank you to coaches and girls for a great season.

Term 4 Sport

Thank you to the large number of families who have completed their Term 4 Summer Sport preference this week. As a result of our association (IPSHA) moving forward their due date for Term 4 Sport nominations for schools, Redlands families are now required to complete their Term 4 Summer Sport preference for their child on or before this Friday 23 June.

Please note if your child played a REPRESENTATIVE SPORT in Term 1 (Basketball, Tennis or Touch Football) no action is required as your child will automatically be rolled to that same sport in Term 4 as they are continuing their season that paused in Round 6. Their competition will resume with rounds 7 through to 12 once we commence rep sport in Term 4. The girls who played Rep Girls Football will need to choose a new Term 4 Rep Sport or Non-Rep Sport, as your season was only 1 Term in duration.

For all other families who NOT intending to do a Representative Sport, you are required to complete a Term 4 sport preference from the choices available on the form. Please note some sports have a capped maximum participation rate and so please do not delay in selecting your first preference. Please discuss with your child what sport you will select for them for Term 4.

Term 3 Upcoming Dates

For Term 3 upcoming dates and key events these can be viewed by selecting this link.

Upcoming Key Dates Term 3 Winter Rep Sport

Wednesday 19 July

Morning Skills 7am-8am (Rep AFL & Rep Mixed Football)

Saturday 22 July

IPSHA Sport Round 8 and Girls AFL Round 1

Saturday 29 July

IPSHA Sport Round 9 and Girls AFL Round 2

Wednesday 2 August 

Final morning session Football skills and final Wednesday afternoon session for Rugby and football

Saturday 5 August

Final round : IPSHA Sport Round 10 

Girls AFL Round 3

Wednesday 9 August

Rugby and Football transition to Multisport 

Saturday 12 August

Girls AFL Round 4

 

Holiday Sport Programs

A number of our sport suppliers that we use each Wednesday are running sport camps over the holiday break. Please contact them directly if you are looking for a clinic or camp for your child.

Tennis: Grand Slam Tennis at Cammeray. E: info@cammerayhotshots.com.au W: View Here

Gymnastics: Aussie Gems Gymnastics    Phone: (02) 9451 5706

Basketball: NSBA Basketball: Hoop Camps https://www.nsba.com.au/hoops-camps

Football: North Sydney United Football 

Rugby: Try time Rugby. W: View Here m.cross@trytimerugby.com 0416 142 451

Sport Calendar

The sport calendar for Term 3 onwards is available online on Junior School Sport Page. You can also view it by selecting here; 2023 JS Sport Calendar

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

Snowsports

Snowsports

Only 17 more days till Redlands Cup!

As the excitement builds and Thredbo Resort opens its doors, we are gearing up for an incredible event. We currently finalising all the necessary arrangements for race training sessions. For those interested in advanced training, please reach out to Danielle Steer at your earliest convenience to secure a spot. Please refer to the Snowsports page for dates you child/children are booked in for. (Snowsports Pulse – News – Adv Training)

We are pleased to inform you that the Interschools Run sheet is now available. You can access it here. This run sheet contains important information regarding the schedule and logistics of the event. We encourage all participants to review it thoroughly and make note of any specific instructions or requirements.

Additionally, please note that we are still receiving a few late entries for the Redlands Cup. We are working diligently to accommodate these entries, and the teams run sheet will be added to the Redlands Cup website. We kindly request all participants to keep a close eye on the website for any further updates or changes.

Kind regards,

Danielle Steer – Director of Snowsports
dsteer@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Drama and Theatre

Yr 12 HSC Drama Showcase Individual Project

Congratulations to our HSC Drama cohort for their Individual Project Showcase evening, taking place on Monday 19 June in the Drama Studio. We are immensely proud of the 13 students who have undertaken the course this year and audiences were impressed by the showcase of their practical work. Students shared their Video Dramas, Costume Designs and also Performances, which included comedy, dramatic and theatrical works, engaging their audience in their character journeys.

Theatresports at the Grand Final at Enmore Theatre!

We are so proud of our amazing Senior Theatresports Team who represented Redlands at the Grand Final on Sunday 18 June that took place at the Enmore Theatre. They performed with exceptional skill, receiving a score of 5, 4, 5 for their performance of Broadway Musical, it is an outstanding achievement to make it to this prestigious event – well done Team Redlands!

Senior Theatresports Team: Phoebe Barnett (Yr 12), Claudia Lalich (Yr 12), Hallie Hunt (Yr 11), Sholto Mirrlees-Black (Yr 11).

Yr 8 Drama Performance Evenings 2023

The Yr 8 performance night Australian Landscapes is taking place in the Drama Studio on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 of August (Week 4, Term 3) at 6:30pm. This term, students have explored the work of Australian writers and performers who have contributed to Australian drama and theatre. Students have engaged in a range of dramatic forms, performance styles and theatre conventions related to Australian theatre and developed a broad understanding of our cultural heritage and the characteristics of the Australian psyche. This is their first ever performance night examination, and we are very proud of the newly learnt performance skills they have developed and demonstrated. Come and watch our Year 8 Drama students perform extracts from fantastic plays such as Lockie Leonard, Hating Alison Ashley and Burnt, just to name a few. We look forward to seeing you there in the audience!

Gala Arts 

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.

Interested in Drama

If you are interested in joining Drama at any stage, including Private Tuition, Acting classes, Musical Theatre, Filmmaking or our Production teams, P-12, please do not hesitate to contact drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Click on Pulse for an outline of all Drama classes. 

PREP DRAMA PULSE

JUNIOR DRAMA PULSE

SECONDARY DRAMA PULSE

Ms Tamara Sweetman
Coordinator of Theatre and Drama
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Music

SENIOR MUSIC FESTIVAL on Friday evening was a roaring success and we are grateful to all those in our community who joined us for the fun! The show was made possible by 200 beaming performers, our graduating class as hosts with the most, and 30 staff and Friends of Music who jumped on board the creative vision to make it the memorable night it was!

PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK TO ENJOY ALL THE PHOTOS!

On a personal note, I was beyond humbled by the return of former students to sing alongside current ones, and to learn that there had been secret rehearsals to surprise me with the most moving encore to close the Festival! Tears again today as 300 Junior Campus students sang me a heartfelt benediction! My heart. Undoubtedly some of the most moving experiences of my life, and I am so thankful for all the beautiful memories made with this community over the past 7 years!

The Redlands Music Department will continue from strength to strength, and it has been my profound joy to be woven into its fabric alongside you all.

Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hands.

Amy Richardson
Director of Music P-12

Junior Campus Choral Celebration

Today over 300 students from the Prep and Junior Schools performed beautifully in the annual Choral Celebration. It was a celebration indeed, with performances from curriculum cohorts, cocurricular ensembles, and even two whole school songs. The Choral program at Redlands is thriving and we thank Mrs Roberts (Head of Choral P-12) for her leadership in this space. It was also a wonderful celebration through song to thank our Director of Music Mrs Richardson for her leadership and love of singing.

Prep Choir and Junior Choir are still taking enrolments and applications can be made via the Cocurricular Enrolment Form on Pulse. 

Term 3 Cocurricular & Extracurricular

A reminder that ALL our programs launch on the first day of term! Your tutors look forward to seeing students in all lessons and rehearsals!

Year 12 HSC & IB Showcase – Save the Dates!

Parents and friends of students in our Yr 12 Music classes are invited to join us for Showcases of student Practical work ahead of the final HSC performances in September. A great chance to perform their whole programs one last time, we look forward to having you with us in the Edwards Auditorium from 5.30pm on both 24 July 2023 (IB & Music 2 students) and 25 July 2023 (Music 1 students).

Junior & Senior Piano Competitions 2023

JUNIOR: Congratulations to all students who auditioned on Tuesday and Thursday this week. The panel were very impressed by the level of preparation by all students, and finalists will be announced by the end of Term 2 via email. 

SENIOR: Senior Students should complete the form below and submit their audition via the Music Auditions page on iLearn early next term on Friday 21 July 2023 (by 5pm)

SENIOR PIANO COMPETITION AUDITION FORM (YRS 7-12)

Junior Music Festival – Thurs 3 August 2023

Rehearsals are in full swing for all of the Junior Music Festival! Each cohort from Yr 3 to 6 have been preparing their grade items and Ms Moses popped into 4W this week to find the class polishing their cartoon medley. Students are learning the art of engaging an audience with expressive faces and confident singing. Going by the energy of 4W, JMF 2023 is sure to be a concert to remember!

Please save the date and ticketing details will be released in Week 1 of Term 3. 

A reminder that weekly attendance for students in cocurricular ensembles is expected and any absences should be communicated to the Junior Music Office.

YR 12 IB Contemporary Music Maker Showcase

Congratulations to our Inaugural ‘CONTEMPORARY MUSIC MAKERS’ Jamison Houchell & Hadley Wintle who collaborated with Elena Parker & Alyssa Tinetti respectively to produce their exciting industry-standard works for presentation on Tuesday evening.  This was well attended by current peers and those in younger years who are interested in the IB course in future.

Senior Ensembles -Semester 2 2023

Thank you to those who auditioned for Advanced Ensemble entry in Semester 2. Results will be finalised and communicated in early Term 3. Please note the next intake period is the end of the year ahead of 2024. We encourage students to check in with the Music Department Auditions page periodically to see what opportunities are coming up!

Gala Arts

Friday 21 July, 6.30pm

The Concourse 

Please join us at Gala Arts at the end of the first week of Term 3, an exceptional evening of entertainment where we celebrate the talents of our students, and book your tickets via the QR code in the following invitation.

This annual Creative and Performing Arts festival showcases the plethora of talents of the diverse Redlands student body from Year 7 to 12. The Festival was created to showcase the creative talents of Redlands students whilst at the same time promoting Inter-House competition and House spirit. Students perform in dance, instrumental, theatre and vocal categories. Visual Art photography work will be on display in the foyer and the winner will also be announced at the event.

CLICK TO BUY TICKETS TO GALA ARTS

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.

Junior Music Office  | 9908 6495

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Senior Music Office | 9968 9820

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE