Dance Academy

To wrap up the term we are thrilled to announce that the Senior Jazz Performers 2 came first place for their incredible performance in the Sydney Eisteddfod last weekend and have been invited to dance at the Dance of Champions on 8 September! You will get the chance to see their piece at Gala Arts on Friday 26 July. 

Congratulations also to the Senior Ballet Performers who received highly commended and who will also be performing at Gala Arts, and also to our Senior Jazz Performers 1 who you will see perform at the Solo Soiree on Friday 2 August. All pieces will be shown at our annual Dance Awards on Sunday 15 September and the Festival of Redlands: Shining a Light on 140 Years on Saturday 19 October.

Please put these dates in your diaries!

26 July: Gala Arts

2 Aug: Solo Soiree

11 Aug: RAD and ISTD Exam Preparation

25 Aug: RAD and ISTD Exam Preparation

15 Sept: Dance Awards/ Redlands House Performance/ Junior Variation Showcase

TERM 2 2024

TERM 3 2024

Semester 2 Classes

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

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

GOLD

A magical ballet of friendship and love set in the Australian bush during the historic gold rush.

Told entirely through the dance form of ballet, Gold is a journey through Australia’s early migrant history and incorporates bush characters based on Indigenous flora and fauna, in an accessible, non-verbal mode of performance that will delight and engage.

DIRECTOR/choreographer:  Simonne Smiles

COMPOSER: Me-Lee Hay

15-17 August at Lennox Theatre, Riverside Theatres Paramatta. 

Any Questions?

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

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

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

Dance Curriculum

Important Dates

Community Update

Thank you to the many volunteer parents, carers and friends of Redlands who selflessly support our School and the wider Redlands community. Your generous contribution and efforts in keeping our community connected, included and informed this term are appreciated and valued. Our community and the School will be celebrated at our Festival of Redlands event to be held in early Term 4 this year. Set in the grounds of the Junior School, this event will shine a light on 140 years of Redlands and include games, sports, arts, drama, music, and refreshments and will also showcase our High Country Campus.

Our postcard series of Redlanders continues this week with Hannah Tobin’s (RL 2021) journey from Redlands to London, via Melbourne. We greatly value the relationships we have with our Alumni and our aim is to support a lifelong connection to the School and our wider community.  This connection more often than not provides guidance and support, or even just a friendly face in Hannah’s case, as our alumni unite and bond in places near and far. To read Hannah’s postcard along with an update on our upcoming Giving Day, please visit the Foundation section.

Thank you for the encouraging feedback on the launch of our Master Plan this week.  Our Master Plan was developed following significant consultation and engagement across our community, to deliver a shared future vision for a cohesive journey across our three campuses. With our students’ wellbeing at the heart of a holistic Redlands education, our 20-year Master Plan will provide the flexibility to nurture their growth and potential in a rapidly evolving world, allowing their lights to shine brightly.

Building upon our rich 140-year history as innovators and agile movers with the changing educational landscape, the Redlands Master Plan creates the physical spaces necessary for the future of our great School. We are excited to embark on this transformative journey and look forward to sharing further updates as we evolve and realise this visionary plan.

The Community Engagement team wish you all a happy, healthy and peaceful mid-year break with your family, and as ever, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Community Engagement team should you have any feedback, suggestions or questions.

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

From the Principal

Yesterday we were excited to share our Master Plan for our Junior, Senior and High Country Campuses with our community. Our Master Plan has been in development over the past two years and has taken on broad consultation and input from students, staff and parents to create an exciting vision for facility development over the next twenty years, ensuring our students are able to reach their fullest potential and thrive across their educational journey at Redlands. We look forward to sharing further updates in the months and years ahead as this vision starts to become a reality.

The Master Plan video can be viewed here and further details are available here.

Over the course of this term, we have been liaising with Macquarie University to discuss how we could further strengthen our connections and develop more opportunities for collaboration between our two institutions. As many parents are already aware, Redlands has invested in the development of Macquarie University’s sporting facilities, ensuring we have a high calibre home ground for trainings and fixtures across many of our outdoor sports for years to come. We are now looking at extending this partnership to open up a range of further opportunities for our students in areas such as social enterprise, innovation and entrepreneurial programs; extension and high potential learning opportunities; and microcredential pathways.

As part of this partnership, we are excited to offer a “Start Up Bootcamp” for Secondary School students in Term 3. This cocurricular program will be a collaboration between Redlands and the Macquarie University Incubator and will provide students with an opportunity to experience innovation and entrepreneurial learning approaches and skills through authentic, hands on and real-world environments. Spaces are limited and further information can be found here.  

As we come to the halfway point of the year, it is a fitting time to reflect on Semester 1 and the vast array of events and activities which have allowed students to shine in so many different ways so far this year. Just over the past week, I was enthralled by our amazing musicians at the Senior Music Festival (and I also enjoyed an opportunity to sing in the choir on the night – hopefully in tune!); I loved the opportunity to speak to Year 2 students about our High Country Campus and how it is a special place for Redlands; I was impressed by our Year 10 Computing students who showed off their robots playing basketball in Liggins Quad; I enjoyed seeing our Secondary School students compete with a mixture of fun and competitiveness at our Athletics Carnival; and I appreciated seeing our Junior Campus students come together across the year groups for their Buddy Picnic – just to name a few!

After an action packed first half of the year, I wish all students a refreshing and enjoyable break, and I look forward to seeing them return back to campus ready for Semester 2 to commence on Tuesday 23 July.    

Mr Sean Corcoran

Photo Caption: Our Senior Music Festival was a night which showcased the exceptional musical talent of our students.

Foundation

Together, We Make a Lasting Difference

Thank you to everyone who has supported Redlands throughout this financial year. The incredible commitment from our parents, Alumni, staff, students and sponsors has been truly inspiring. Your contributions have driven numerous initiatives that enhance our students’ experiences and shape their futures.

I would like to acknowledge the invaluable efforts of our volunteers. Your dedication and service to our projects and initiatives have been instrumental for the advancement of our School. A special thank you to:

• the Foundation Advisory Committee for their exceptional guidance and insight on our philanthropic journey
• the RPFA Committee, your endless engagement and support have been a cornerstone for of our parent community
• the Redlanders Alumni Association Committee, your efforts in fostering meaningful and relevant connections with our alumni are deeply appreciated.

Inaugural Giving Day – Wednesday 21 August 

This is an exciting year at Redlands as we launch our major philanthropic campaign, Giving Day, to support the High Country Campus expansion and establish another means-tested scholarship in honor of Redlander Coralie Amos OAM.  

The inaugural Giving Day will be held on Wednesday 21 August! This promises to be a fantastic day of celebration and generosity. Thanks to the incredible support of our matching gift donors, every donation made on the day will be doubled, magnifying the impact of your contributions significantly.

The success of this campaign hinges on the enthusiastic participation of our entire community. We will soon share more details on how and why you can be part of this exciting initiative.

For more information about our plans, feel free to contact me directly. If you would like to make a donation before the end of this financial year, please visit the link below.

Donate Here

Legacy Gift of Class of 2024

 ‘Post Card’ from Hannah Tobin, RL21

After graduating, I pursued a Bachelor of International Studies at RMIT in Melbourne while living at University College. On the first day at College, I recognized two familiar Redlands faces, which made a world of difference and helped confirm that I had made the right decision. Moving states was a daunting and, at times, challenging task, but I was comforted to know I had Redlands alumni with me in Melbourne.

During my time at RMIT, I developed a deep passion for global studies and international relations. Building relationships with my peers and mentors has allowed me to participate in unique learning experiences internationally, such as a two-week study tour to Mumbai earlier this year.

Today, I am an intern at the Australia-UK Chamber of Commerce in London. In this role, I am responsible for member organisation and event logistics, where I have the opportunity to network with professionals in careers that I am interested in. During this position, I coincidentally discovered that the Redlands community extends globally, with the CEO’s sisters being 1972 and 1973 Redlands graduates, back when SCECGS was SCEGGS. This connection piqued the CEOs attention in my initial application and fostered a sense of familiarity, aiding in my selection process.

If I had to give any advice to current Year 12s, it would be to not get caught up in the end goal. Yes, it is important to have goals you want to pursue; however, you also have to enjoy the journey to achieving them. I am in my third and final year of my degree and again faced with those difficult questions of what to pursue next. However, now I know that no matter what I want to pursue, it will be one step at a time.

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

Redlands Parents and Friends

Ring the bell…school’s out for winter holidays! Another fabulous term has come to an end. One in which our wonderful community here at Redlands has continued to remain active and engaged. As we look ahead to three weeks to refresh and reset, why not make a visit to the Redlands High Country Campus, just outside of Jindabyne.

The Redlands High Country Campus is currently home to our Winter School program, Snowsports and Outdoor Education Camps, and will be the venue for the Year 9 Moonbah Program from 2025.

There are several tours on offer:

Saturday 13 July

• Tour 1  10 -11 am
• Tour 2  3- 4 pm

Monday 15 July

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

Click HERE to book.

Refreshments will be served after each tour.

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

Planning continues for this first-of-its-kind event for our community to celebrate 140 years of Redlands. Set in the grounds of the Junior School, this event will include games, sports, arts, drama, music, and refreshments and will also showcase our High Country Campus.

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

Upcoming Parent / Family Get-togethers 

Contact us to list your event.

Walks on Tracks

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

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

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

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

Book Club

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

We are pleased to announce the dates for our Term 3 Book Club meetings:

• Thursday 22 August, 7:00pm – to discuss The Women by Kristin Hannah
• Wednesday 18 September ~10:30am (exact time TBC) – to discuss The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock

Please save these dates in your calendar!

We are looking for a meeting spot for our next meeting. Please contact Monica or Sabiha if you’re able to host.

Behind the Scenes with the RPFA: Meet your Class Parents

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

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

CP Five

Name: Ben Scott
Role: Class Parent 2 Red and curator for small mammals
Kids: James 2R and Charlotte 6W

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

Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. Our class parents are always so positive and supportive. Plus, given the weather we’ve had, a few events have been cancelled but we’re always looking past those dark clouds to make sure we can still create fun for the kids and build community spirit for our Redlands families.

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

As a new family to Redlands at the time, I became a Class Parent to meet and get to know other parents in my class. Organising activities is definitely something I enjoy. It’s great to see the kids have so much fun. We’ve also been able to build a very social Year 2 Dads group.

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

Go to as many events organised by Class Parents and the School as you can. All staff and parents are welcoming and it’s a great way to learn about what’s happening at school. It certainly beats trying to read crumpled up notes in my son’s bag or trying to get more than three words from my daughter in the car! I highly recommend being a Class Parent too!

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

I’d definitely want to be part of the Year 2 chicken hatching. It was all that was spoken about for weeks! I would also return the sand we’ve collected over the years to the playground.

The Week in Pictures

As a result of the last minute 7.30am cancellation of the 1sts Hockey game (15 mins after players showed up at Barker for warm up), Hockey parents (and players) had an impromptu coffee to make the drive worthwhile. It’s always good to find the silver linings!

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

RPFA Committee

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

Head of Secondary School

Farewell Term 2

Tomorrow we conclude the term with two formal School assemblies; Year 9-11 and Year 7-8. Students host the assemblies, deliver personal reflections and enjoy the musical talents of their peers. They also hear from me and Mr Corcoran and receive Academic Awards for Semester One. Year 12 spend the morning focused on Giving Back to the local community, a School service initiative, and then leave early to ready themselves for the Year 12 Formal – always a glamorous affair. 

It’s been a marvellous term, full of events, celebrations, community mindedness and peer support. Year 10 have made some significant decisions about Stage 6 and our current Stage 6 students have been role models for the junior Year Groups. Years 7 and 8 have been great listeners and very much enjoyed the Year 12 Student-led assemblies. Year 9 have been exceptional tour guides, leaning into the wisdom and experiences of Year 10. The students continue to impress me with their self-awareness, kindness and strong communication skills.

Musical Talent

The Senior Music Festival, held last Friday night at The Concourse, Chatswood, was an extraordinary community evening showcasing the talent of our Secondary students. It was certainly a kaleidoscope of joy and our Year 12 Captains were incredible hosts. A huge congratulations to the students and staff involved – it was an amazing experience for the students and a pleasure to watch. The Contemporary Music Maker on Monday evening was also a highlight. Our five Yr 12 IB Higher Level Music students presented their Contemporary Music Maker projects. These student-led projects were the result of collaborations across musical, artistic and logistical domains, designed and executed by our students. The projects ranged from live musical compositions and performances accompanying dramatic monologues, musicals, and short films, tackling complex themes and issues.

Engagement leads to better mental health outcomes

Five Habits for Better Mental Health article by The Educator

The three-week holiday is a much-needed break for our young people. Some may be able to use this time to relax and unwind from a busy term. Others may need to re-set and engage in routines to support their Semester 2 success. Either way, we know that the holiday period affords students an opportunity to practise wellbeing strategies in support of their mental health. Researchers from Macquarie University found that when volunteers stopped engaging in regular activities associated with good mental health, such as talking with friends and exercising, they struggled within a week.

A Macquarie University clinical trial, with the goal of empowering people with mild to moderate anxiety and depression to manage their mental health, led to the development of ‘The Big 5’ – an evidence-based program promoting five types of activities strongly linked to good mental health. We think these would be a supportive focus for all students over the 3-week holiday period.

• Healthy Thinking: Thinking realistically about oneself, the world, and the future, and treating oneself with respect, especially in difficult situations.
• Planning for the Future: Engaging in activities that involve planning and preparing for future events or goals.
• Engaging in Meaningful Activities: Participating in activities that provide a sense of accomplishment, satisfaction, or joy.
• Maintaining Healthy Routines: Establishing and sticking to healthy routines such as cooking and eating healthy meals, having a regular bedtime, and getting regular exercise.
• Connecting with Friends and Family: Interacting with friends and family at least four times a week.

Term 3/4 Departure Notice

As we are approaching the mid-point of the year, this is a reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Terms 3 or 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to admissions@redlands.nsw.edu.au by the following dates:

Term 3 Departure:  Friday 28 June 2024 (tomorrow)
Term 4 Departure:  Friday 26 July 2024

As per the 2024 Schedule of Fees emailed to all families in December last year, there will be fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after these dates.

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

Year 12

Key Dates

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

Senior Music Festival

The Kaleidoscope-themed Senior Music Festival was a celebration of colours, sounds, instruments and student talents showcased last Friday evening at The Concourse. Students from Yrs 7-12 were able to showcase their progress throughout this school year and, for many, this was a culmination of years of experience, practice, hard work and love for their instrument.

Music Captains introduced each act, Yr 12 Music students linked each performance with a musical segway and many highlighted their immense skill in a particular musical number. Jocelyn Wang, featuring on piano, along with the Symphony Orchestra performed Rhapsody in Blue, Sholto Mirrlees-Black shared his Composition Premiere along with the Senior Chamber Ensemble with his piece Iridi, Ahnu Guan and her sister Ina Guan together played the piano to Waltz of the Flowers, Halcyon Hunt took to stage along with Oliver Cooke, Lily Wainberg and the Intermediate Stage Band singing Dancing in the Moonlight and all Year 12 Music students waltzed across the stage in the final performance of the evening to Green Light Medley.  Well done to all students involved in making the event a night to remember and a true celebration of many years of hard work. Thank you to Mr Mathew Owen and the entire Music Department for putting together an incredible evening.   

Year 12 Featured Performers: William Andrew, Olivia Everingham, Harry Fenton, Tara Gold, Rafferty Heard, Will Howard, Halcyon Hunt, Jack Keogh, Sholto Mirrlees-Black, Henry Moate, Christopher Szeto, Scarlett Thorp, Lara Wilson and Kabir Yohannan.

• Captains of the Arts: Halcyon Hunt and Sholto Mirrlees-Black
• Captain of Small Ensembles: Jocelyn Wang
• Captain of Strings: Ahnu Guan
• Captain of Bands: Will Howard
• Captain of Choirs: Tara Gold
• Captain of Production: Marcus Cooper-Hor

Year 12 Music students: William Andrew, Tahlia Daily, Lucy Davies, Olivia Everingham, Harry Fenton, Bianca Goggin, Tara Gold, Ahnu Guan, Rafferty Heard, Will Howard, Halcyon Hunt, Jack Keogh, Alexandra Lloyd, Sholto Mirrlees-Black, Henry Moate, Alexander Mullin, Sabine Murray, Ashley Stapleton, James Stuart, Christopher Szeto, Alisha Tang, Scarlett Thorp, Jocelyn Wang, Charlotte Waterland, Lara Wilson and Kabir Yohannan

A special thank you and shout-out to our multi-talented Assistant Year 12 Advisor, Katharine Boase, who choreographed the performances for the event and who has worked closely with all Music students throughout their time in the Secondary School.  

Giving Back

On the morning of the final day of Term 2, all Year 12 students will engage via the Year 12 “Give Back” Service program. Promoting our Values of empathy, compassion and kindness, students will participate in a range of activities, giving back and giving thanks to the Redlands and local Cremorne communities. More detailed information on the service options has been shared with students and they have put through their preference of service activity in preparation for Friday’s event.

Students will hear from key staff and executive about the meaning of Service and how important this day is for them to experience giving back to others wholeheartedly and selflessly, to recognise their contribution to the Redlands community and to appreciate the time and attention others have given to them throughout their years at Redlands.

Please note that most service activities are on campus. However, if students choose the community rubbish clean-up option or the Neutral Bay Community Centre option, these will require students to leave campus for their activity with a Redlands staff member. If there are any concerns regarding your child engaging in these two options in particular, please respond by email to aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Yr 12 Friday Schedule

• P1 – regular time-tabled classes
• P2 – Redlands Hall for Give Back Assembly 
• 10:00am Quick Recess/Transition and move to Service Activity
• 10:10am – 12:30pm Service Activity
• 12:30pm – Student Dismissal (students make own way home)
• 7.00pm – Year 12 Redlands Formal at Shangri-La

Time has been given back to students from 12:30pm to prepare for their evening at Yr 12 Formal. Several students have been involved in the Formal Planning Committee. Their time, attention and discussion with the cohort to ensure Friday’s program is inclusive and celebratory for all involved has been invaluable and we look forward to a wonderful evening.

HSC and IB Holiday Workshops

In Week 1, workshops will be delivered by Redlands teachers and do not require registration. Year 12 HSC and IB Holiday Workshops July 2024

Redlands iLearn

SS Athletics Carnival

Students brought their enthusiasm, their energy and fully participated in all events and/or encouraged participation of others throughout the day at Sydney Olympic Park. It was an incredible day demonstrating the inclusive nature of the student body.

Please Join Year 12 in their Efforts

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

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

Legacy Gift 2024 – Drink Bottles & Key Chains

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

Year 12 Term 2 University Sessions 

This Term, Year 12 has had the opportunity to hear from UNSW, UTS and Sydney University who visited Redlands during tutor time. Macquarie University will be coming next week. This has given students an opportunity to hear about courses, pathways and due dates first hand.

Year 12 students should have:

• Met with the Careers Advisors and know what applications they are making.
• Know the due dates and methods for applications.
• Been checking the weekly Careers Pulse newsletter for reminders. 
• Have started any international applications and be in frequent contact with the Careers Advisors to manage them.

Due dates are in the Key Dates section below, and are sent out each week in the Pulse News Careers Newsletter.

Several Early Entry programs including Macquarie University and UTS are now open. Not every university offers an Early Entry program and many are restricted by certain criteria, to check see participating Universities, if you can’t find a program for the university you want then you will apply as per normal through UAC.

Key Dates Term 3

• 26 July: Macquarie University early entry direct applications first round close
• 2 Sept: Macquarie University Leaders and Achievers (early entry) first round offer
• 2 Sept: ANU early entry offers
• 9 Sept: UTS early entry direct applications close
• 26 Sept: UTS early entry direct application offer

Key Dates

• 30 Sept: UAC early bird applications close
• 21 Nov: EAS documents uploaded to UAC by this date
• 18 Dec: UAC ATARs released
• 23 Dec: UAC December main round offers released
• 9 Jan: UAC January main round offers released

Year 12 University Applications Overview reminder. Please see the Careers Pulse page for further information on events, pathways and career exploration.

Term Break Message

Wishing everyone a restful, productive, restorative and re-energising term break. For students, this is a chance for them to engage in non-term time study and consolidation. Students should have access to all study materials through iLearn. If they are needing anything further, they have been encouraged to reach out to their teachers prior to break to ensure they have a clear plan for these next three weeks and for their first two weeks in Term 3 leading into Trials.

Thank you to all parents, carers and students for their ongoing communication and support.

One term to go!

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

Year 11

Athletics Carnival

Yr 11 students attended the Athletics Carnival with boundless enthusiasm, showcasing high levels of participation in various events. Their wonderful House spirit was evident as they cheered on their peers. The camaraderie among the students was unmistakeable, encouraging one another and celebrating every achievement, big or small. This collective energy and support created an unforgettable atmosphere, highlighting the unity and pride within the Yr 11 cohort.

Final Week of Term

As we approach the final day of the term, we want to encourage everyone to stay focused and finish strong. Here are a few important reminders to help us all maintain our high standards and ensure a smooth end to the term.

Uniform Reminder: Stay Smart and Warm

With the weather getting colder, it’s important to make sure our uniform standards don’t slip. Students should wear their blazers and navy school woollen jumpers to stay warm. Please remember that fleeces are not part of our uniform. Looking smart helps us feel smart and ready to tackle the last days of the term with pride. 

All students are required to wear their Blazer to the End of Term Assembly of the final day of term, Friday 28 June. 

Respecting Our Community: After-School Guidelines

We love seeing our students socialising and enjoying time together after school. However, due to end-of-term fatigue and a natural drop in self-management, we ask that social activities take place in the comfort and safety of someone’s home under parental supervision. This helps everyone stay safe and respectful of our community. Please note that students will not be allowed to visit local shops after school during the final week of the term. 

StartUp Bootcamp Extracurricular (Years 7-11)

Do you have a business idea that you’d like to explore? Are you curious about entrepreneurship? We have the perfect extracurricular opportunity for you in Term 3!

StartUp Bootcamp: Idea to Impact. Wednesday afternoons 3:30-5:30pm

This is an introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship with a learn-by-doing approach. This exciting new extra-curricular program is open to students in Years 7-11 wanting to experience “startup life”. Anyone can join, not just students with existing entrepreneurial projects or ideas. 

We’ve partnered with Macquarie University Incubator to bring you a team of Experts in Residence each week, you’ll also hear from guest speakers in the startup ecosystem and be well supported as you explore innovative new ideas and even turn one into a venture!

Whether or not you plan on becoming an entrepreneur, the transferrable skills, bias towards action, resilience and creative confidence you’ll build though this program will help you excel in every aspect of school, work and life.

Find out more here but hurry, there are only 30 places available in this intake!

Start Here, Start Up.

Holidays

We wish all families a wonderful and restful break, and look forward to another term ahead.

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

Year 10

Final Week of Term

As we approach the final day of the term, we want to encourage everyone to stay focused and finish strong. Here are a few important reminders to help us all maintain our high standards and ensure a smooth end to the term.

Uniform Reminder: Stay Smart and Warm

With the weather getting colder, it’s important to make sure our uniform standards don’t slip. Students should wear their blazers and navy school woollen jumpers to stay warm. Please remember that fleeces are not part of our uniform. Looking smart helps us feel smart and ready to tackle the last days of the term with pride. 

All students are required to wear their Blazer to the End of Term Assembly of the final day of term, Friday 28 June. 

Respecting Our Community: After-School Guidelines

We love seeing our students socialising and enjoying time together after school. However, due to end-of-term fatigue and a natural drop in self-management, we ask that social activities take place in the comfort and safety of someone’s home under parental supervision. This helps everyone stay safe and respectful of our community. Please note that students will not be allowed to visit local shops after school during the final week of the term. 

Community leaders Workshop on Cohesion – Student reflection by Genevieve Holt

Athletics Carnival

Well done to the Yr 10 students who attended the Athletics Carnival with excitement and enthusiasm. It was wonderful to see such good participation in a range of events. A special highlight was watching the Yr 10 girls cheer on their peer, Le Shyan Chua, as she achieved an impressive javelin throw. The Yr 10 boys also added humour to the day by hyping each other up to jump over the very tall high jump bar. Throughout the day, Yr 10 demonstrated House spirit as part of the wider Redlands community, ensuring they cheered on their peers no matter how big or small the success.

StartUp Bootcamp Extracurricular (Years 7-11)

Do you have a business idea that you’d like to explore? Are you curious about entrepreneurship? We have the perfect extracurricular opportunity for you in Term 3!

StartUp Bootcamp: Idea to Impact. Wednesday afternoons 3:30-5:30pm

This is an introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship with a learn-by-doing approach. This exciting new extra-curricular program is open to students in Years 7-11 wanting to experience “startup life”. Anyone can join, not just students with existing entrepreneurial projects or ideas. 

We’ve partnered with Macquarie University Incubator to bring you a team of Experts in Residence each week, you’ll also hear from guest speakers in the startup ecosystem and be well supported as you explore innovative new ideas and even turn one into a venture!

Whether or not you plan on becoming an entrepreneur, the transferrable skills, bias towards action, resilience and creative confidence you’ll build though this program will help you excel in every aspect of school, work and life.

Find out more here but hurry, there are only 30 places available in this intake!

Start Here, Start Up.

Happy Holidays

Mr Millham and I would like to wish all families a wonderful and restful break. Whether you are travelling overseas, domestically or spending time at home, we hope that you enjoy the time to reconnect and refresh before heading into the second half of the year. 

Term 2 Key Dates and Upcoming Events

• End of Term 2 – Week 9: Friday 28 June
• Start of Term 3 – Week 1: Tuesday 23 July

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

Year 9

End of Term

As we come to the completion of Term 2, Ms Barr and I wish all of you a safe and relaxing break.

We both feel that we have had a very successful term as a cohort and our Year 9 students have set a high standard for themselves to follow through for the remainder of the year.

With both Student-Led Conferences and the publishing of reports this week, students will be receiving a lot of feedback on their progress academically and on the effort that they are putting into their learning. I encourage you to take some time with your child over the break and reflect on what’s been communicated and discuss some of the small habit-based changes that could be implemented in Semester 2. I would emphasise that a small change, such as recording key vocabulary from each lesson daily during Home Learning, is more practical than a complete overhaul of all systems and approaches.

Secondary School Athletics Carnival

I cannot speak highly enough of Year 9s participation in the Secondary School Athletics Carnival on Tuesday this week. They enjoyed the perfect weather and relished in the opportunity to run, jump, throw and cheer one another on. 

StartUp Bootcamp Extracurricular (Years 7-11)

Do you have a business idea that you’d like to explore? Are you curious about entrepreneurship? We have the perfect extracurricular opportunity for you in Term 3!

StartUp Bootcamp: Idea to Impact. Wednesday afternoons 3:30-5:30pm

This is an introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship with a learn-by-doing approach. This exciting new extra-curricular program is open to students in Years 7-11 wanting to experience “startup life”. Anyone can join, not just students with existing entrepreneurial projects or ideas. 

We’ve partnered with Macquarie University Incubator to bring you a team of Experts in Residence each week, you’ll also hear from guest speakers in the startup ecosystem and be well supported as you explore innovative new ideas and even turn one into a venture!

Whether or not you plan on becoming an entrepreneur, the transferrable skills, bias towards action, resilience and creative confidence you’ll build though this program will help you excel in every aspect of school, work and life.

Find out more here but hurry, there are only 30 places available in this intake!

Start Here, Start Up.

SEED Program (Yrs 8 & 9)

We have a fabulous opportunity for students to take part in an initiative with Taronga Zoo and Future Anything. 

The catch is, the afternoon sessions are on a Thursday, so if you have Sport training then you won’t be able to participate. Please check your Term 3 schedule.

The SEED Program is a collaborative learning project for Years 8 and 9 students, in partnership with Taronga Conservation Society and Future Anything. It is an innovative social enterprise initiative that empowers students to develop enterprising skills while addressing real-world environmental and social issues. 

Over the course of approximately 30 hours spanning 16 weeks, students will move through an immersive design thinking process, collaborating with others to creatively solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Culminating in a showcase event held at Taronga Zoo, participants will be able to share their ideas for the chance to win exciting prizes. 

Key dates:

• SEED Launch day – Thursday 1 August
• Fortnightly workshops – Thursdays 3.30pm-5pm
• Twilight Finals event – Thursday 7 November

Please let Ms Green know if you are interested, egreen@redlands.nsw.edu.au

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

Year 8

Sun, Fun and Run, Run, Run – it’s the SS Athletics Carnival!

It has been a jam-packed Term 2 and everyone is looking forward to their upcoming mid-year break. After completing some busy assessment schedules, Yr 8 students have had a positive air about them and this was no more apparent than at the recent Secondary School Athletics Carnival.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the final week of term, everyone was able to bring their boundless energy, enthusiasm and good cheer to the Carnival on Tuesday. And my, didn’t the weather show up as well?! It was a gorgeous day of sunshine, friendly competition and fun. Yr 8 put on an excellent showing across the day, engaging with good spirit in event after event from 100m sprints to 1500m endurance races, and also field events like javelin, high jump, shot put and long jump. The students were so involved, they even encouraged this Year Advisor to get amongst things as well – and if you look closely through the photos below, you might find a few depicting a slightly older person having fun, giving the Athletics events a red hot crack!

I was impressed not only with the participation of students on the day but also their support of their peers. It was wonderful to see everyone giving it a go and supporting their mates from the sideline (even when on crutches!)

Subject Selections for Year 9

On Wednesday, Ms Rolon (Dean of Studies 7-10) spoke to the cohort about elective selections for their Year 9 study. A lot of useful information was communicated to students to help them with their elective selections for 2025. You can find all the details Ms Rolon covered posted on Pulse.

Moonbah Term Selection

A quick reminder that the Moonbah term selections for 2025 need to completed by this Friday 28 June. Full information on the Moonbah program for 2025, including a link to the term nomination form is accessible through Pulse.

Senior Music Festival – Congratulations

Last Friday, Redlands held the Senior Music Festival, the theme this year being Kaleidoscope. The evening was a celebration of colours, sounds, instruments and student talent at The Concourse in Chatswood. Students from Yrs 7-12 were able to showcase their progress throughout this school year performing in ensembles and individually. Over 50 Yr 8 students worked hard towards preparing for the event this year for over two terms. The confidence and skill on display was a dedication to the hard work, commitment and love for their instrument. Well done to all students involved in making the event an exciting and entertaining night to remember. Thank you also to our resident Yr 8RR Tutor and Director of Music Performance (P-12), Mr Mathew Owen, and the entire Music Department for putting together an incredible evening.   

Uniform Reminder: Stay Smart and Warm!

With the weather getting colder, it is important to make sure our uniform standards don’t slip. A reminder that the blazer is a compulsory part of the Term 2 and 3 uniform. It should be worn to and from school. If students are cold (and we have had some chilly days!), they should wear their blazers and navy school woollen jumpers to stay warm. Please remember that fleeces are not part of our uniform. Looking smart helps us feel smart and ready to tackle the challenges of school with confidence and pride. 

Importantly, all students are required to wear their blazer to the End of Term Assembly on the final day of term, Friday 28 June. 

Best Wishes for a Lovely Mid-Year Break

Ms Wang and I want to wish all families a wonderful midyear break. Whether you are travelling interstate or overseas, or just hanging out at home, we hope the holiday period offers you and your charges important time to relax, recharge and reconnect with family and friends. We look forward to seeing all our students bright eyed and bushy tailed and ready to tackle Term 3 when the term commences on Tuesday 23 July.

Term 2 Key Dates and Upcoming Events

• End of Term 2 – Week 9: Friday 28 June
• Start of Term 3 – Week 1: Tuesday 23 July

SEED Program (Years 8 & 9)

We have a fabulous opportunity for students to take part in an initiative with Taronga Zoo and Future Anything. 

The catch is, the afternoon sessions are on a Thursday, so if you have sport training then you won’t be able to participate. Please check your Term 3 schedule.

The SEED Program is a collaborative learning project for Years 8 and 9 students, in partnership with Taronga Conservation Society and Future Anything. It is an innovative social enterprise initiative that empowers students to develop enterprising skills while addressing real-world environmental and social issues. 

Over the course of approximately 30 hours spanning 16 weeks, students will move through an immersive design thinking process, collaborating with others to creatively solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Culminating in a showcase event held at Taronga Zoo, participants will be able to share their ideas for the chance to win exciting prizes. 

Key dates:

• SEED Launch day – Thursday 1 August
• Fortnightly workshops – Thursdays 3.30pm-5pm
• Twilight Finals event – Thursday 7 November

Please let Ms Green know if you are interested, egreen@redlands.nsw.edu.au

StartUp Bootcamp Extracurricular (Years 7-11)

Do you have a business idea that you’d like to explore? Are you curious about entrepreneurship? We have the perfect extracurricular opportunity for you in Term 3!

StartUp Bootcamp: Idea to Impact. Wednesday afternoons 3:30-5:30pm

This is an introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship with a learn-by-doing approach. This exciting new extra-curricular program is open to students in Years 7-11 wanting to experience “startup life”. Anyone can join, not just students with existing entrepreneurial projects or ideas. 

We’ve partnered with Macquarie University Incubator to bring you a team of Experts in Residence each week, you’ll also hear from guest speakers in the startup ecosystem and be well supported as you explore innovative new ideas and even turn one into a venture!

Whether or not you plan on becoming an entrepreneur, the transferrable skills, bias towards action, resilience and creative confidence you’ll build though this program will help you excel in every aspect of school, work and life.

Find out more here but hurry, there are only 30 places available in this intake!

Start Here, Start Up.

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

Year 7

Athletics Carnival

What a fantastic day! The Secondary School Athletics Carnival is a significant event in the calendar and brings each House together. This carnival always fosters an incredible sense of Redlands community, teamwork and school spirit.

Well done to everyone who participated in these events from Sprints to Javelin and Long Jump. All students had the opportunity to showcase their sporting abilities and experience the thrill of competition in a supportive environment. Beyond the physical benefits, an athletics carnival helps build resilience, perseverance and a positive attitude toward challenges. It also provides a platform for students to interact across different age groups and cultural backgrounds, enhancing social skills and fostering inclusivity. Overall, the Athletics Carnival is a celebration of effort, determination and camaraderie, contributing to the holistic development of students.

Well done to everyone involved in the organising, running and participation in this event.

Hot Chocolate – Chat and Connect

Last Friday Cowper and Roseby had the opportunity to connect on the Roof Top Garden and share a Hot Chocolate together. It was so nice for all the students to have some time together outside of the classroom. 

Year 7 Moonbah Information Evening

Final Day of Term 

As we approach the final day of the term, we want to encourage everyone to stay focused and finish strong. Here are a few important reminders to help us all maintain our high standards and ensure a smooth end to the term.

Uniform Reminder: Stay Smart and Warm!

With the weather getting colder, it’s important to make sure our uniform standards don’t slip. Students should wear their blazers and navy school woollen jumpers to stay warm. Please remember that fleeces are not part of our uniform. Looking smart helps us feel smart and ready to tackle the last days of the term with pride. 

All students are required to wear their Blazer to the End of Term Assembly of the final day of term, Friday 28 June. 

Respecting Our Community: After-School Guidelines

We love seeing our students socialising and enjoying time together after school. However, due to end-of-term fatigue and a natural drop in self-management, we ask that social activities take place in the comfort and safety of someone’s home under parental supervision. This helps everyone stay safe and respectful of our community. Please note that students will not be allowed to visit local shops after school during the final week of the term.

Thank You, Parents!

A big thank you to our wonderful parents for your continued support. To help students stay energised for their after-school activities, please ensure they have ample snacks packed in their bags for afternoon tea. Your efforts in keeping them fuelled and focused are greatly appreciated.

Let’s work together to finish the term on a high note! Keep up the great work, stay warm, and enjoy the final days of the term.

StartUp Bootcamp Extracurricular (Years 7-11)

Do you have a business idea that you’d like to explore? Are you curious about entrepreneurship? We have the perfect extracurricular opportunity for you in Term 3!

StartUp Bootcamp: Idea to Impact. Wednesday afternoons 3:30-5:30pm

This is an introduction to innovation and entrepreneurship with a learn-by-doing approach. This exciting new extra-curricular program is open to students in Years 7-11 wanting to experience “startup life”. Anyone can join, not just students with existing entrepreneurial projects or ideas. 

We’ve partnered with Macquarie University Incubator to bring you a team of Experts in Residence each week, you’ll also hear from guest speakers in the startup ecosystem and be well supported as you explore innovative new ideas and even turn one into a venture!

Whether or not you plan on becoming an entrepreneur, the transferrable skills, bias towards action, resilience and creative confidence you’ll build though this program will help you excel in every aspect of school, work and life.

Find out more here but hurry, there are only 30 places available in this intake!

Start Here, Start Up.

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

Head of Junior School

As we conclude our busy first semester, my thanks to our students for their hard work and contribution to all areas of school life, to the staff team for their excellent efforts and to parents and carers for your ongoing support. A reminder that students return to school for Term 3 on Tuesday 23 July. In the meantime, my best wishes for the upcoming Winter break.

Semester One Reports

Junior School student reports will be available to parents via the online parent portal tomorrow. 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.

Semester 2 Clubs

Please note that due to parent teacher meetings in Week 2, Junior School-based clubs (Tuesday) will start in Week 3 of Term 3. The only exception to this is Representative Debating which begins in Week 1. There are still some spots available for Semester 2 clubs. Please use the link below if you wish to sign up your child to one of these activities. Please note that if you signed up for a Semester Two club in Term One, your place is confirmed and there is no need to re-enrol.

Clubs Sign Up Here

Results of Year 5 and 6 Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition

A group of 26 students in Years 5 and 6 recently participated in the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition (CAT). We are thrilled to announce that five of our Redlands’ students achieved outstanding results.  Millie Wu received the highest possible award placing in the top 2% of students in Australia in her year group, attaining 100% and a High Distinction.  Sasha Grant, Nicholas Thassim, Evan Zeller and Daniel Lee placed in the top 15% of students in Australia in their year group, attaining Distinctions. An additional 10 students received Credit awards for placing in the top 50% in Australia in their year group. The CAT is a national competition run by the Australian Mathematics Trust (AMT) to promote and develop students problem-solving skills through algorithmic thinking.  Congratulations to all students who took part in this competition on their outstanding efforts and achievements.  All students who participated will receive their award certificates in our first assembly in Term 3.

(Nicholas Thassim absent for photos)

Information for Parents on Term 3 ICAS Opportunity for Years 3-6 Students

Redlands will once again offer the opportunity to interested families to enter their child in the ICAS assessments which will take place in August of Term 3. The ICAS is an academic competition and is designed to challenge students with high potential. Closing date for ICAS entries is Monday 29 July. Full information on ICAS, subjects offered and how to enter your child can be accessed via the Pulse ICAS parent information link here

Wayside Collection: – A Message from the Junior School Captains

Amelie and Pax

This year as School Captains and a Year 6 cohort, we want to help Wayside Chapel. Wayside needs donations of money and goods. As well as money, Wayside needs donations of single use toiletries which are provided for people who come in to have showers, brush their teeth and get changed into some clean clothes. As we did at the start of this term, we would like to gather single-use toiletries for Wayside Chapel. Given the school holidays are approaching, we thought this would be a perfect time to ask students and their families to collect these items from hotels and aeroplanes, if they are going away during the school holidays; please keep an eye out for these items on the list on the below flyer.  When you come back to school, there will be a large bucket that you can place the toiletries in so that we can pass this on to Wayside Chapel.

ySafe Parent and Student Cyber Safety Sessions

On Tuesday 23 July, students from Year 1 to Year 6 will participate in Cyber Safety workshops run by ySafe. ySafe are a team of award winning, cyber safety experts who work with students from K-12 across Australia.

Student sessions will take place in Dunnet Hall and will be run by coordinators from ySafe. The sessions will cover a range of topics related to online and digital behaviours and safety, with an outline of the program being found here.

A session for parents has also been organised and will take place in the Arnold Library from 8:30-9:30am. If you would like to attend the parent session, please complete this online form and we will communicate more details closer to the event.

Junior Campus Parents: Moonbah Program Information Evening – Save the Date

Our Principal and Head of Secondary School are keen to share with Junior Campus parents the Moonbah Program and explore the benefits for their children when they attend the Secondary School.

Eager for a brief snapshot? 

View Moonbah Video

Vacation Care bookings are now open! Here is the link the OOSH page on Pulse, where you can find the detailed program and the link to HubHello, where you can book a place for your child.

Term 3/4 Departure Notice

As we are approaching the mid-point of the year, this is a reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Terms 3 or 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to admissions@redlands.nsw.edu.au by the following dates:

Term 3 Departure:  Friday 28 June 2024 (tomorrow)
Term 4 Departure:  Friday 26 July 2024

As per the 2024 Schedule of Fees emailed to all families in December last year, there will be fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after these dates.

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

Head of Preparatory School

As Term 2 draws to a close I would like to thank our Preparatory School community for your continued support, enthusiasm and encouragement of our students and our staff. This community support and engagement is so very important in building and maintaining the special culture that we enjoy every day. A big thank you Ms Wales, Mrs Mast and Mrs Thomas who have come in every week to take lunchtime Wellbeing Clubs. The children have loved your art and story reading. The time that you have so generously given us is very much appreciated.

I know you all join me is thanking our teachers for yet another term of engaging learning. The key to early years as we always say, is to build strong foundations as this leads to courageous inquirers who look for connections in learning as well embracing new skills and knowledge.

After reading the K-2 reports last week, I am so excited for our families to read about their children and to see the progress made so far this year while being guided as to their next steps in their learning. As Mrs Anagnostu shared in her parent webinar, reports are to be viewed as a snapshot in time and provide families with a guide as to where children are at in their learning but more importantly, what will the next steps be for children as the year progresses. I encourage parents to come to our Term 3, Week 2 Learning Conversations with questions based on this report and also based on next steps so that an understanding of progression is shared and understood.

As I wrap up our last Note Day for the term, I wish everyone a safe and restful holiday period and we look forward to welcoming you back on Tuesday 23 July.

Semester One Reports

Preparatory School student reports will be available to parents via the online parent portal tomorrow. 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.

Parent Report Information Webinar Presentation Copies

As a follow up to the parent Kindy and Year 1 and 2 Report Information webinars, we are sharing copies of the powerpoint presentations.

Kindy report information powerpoint link here

Year 1 and 2 report information powerpoint link here

Learning Conversations

Term 3 Junior Campus (Prep and Junior School) Learning Conversations will be taking place in Week 2, Monday 29 July until Friday 2 August.

Meetings will be 15 mins long and will be conducted face to face. A letter has been sent to parents with dates, the booking system is open today.

Staff will have the options of choosing timeslots over the week.

• before school from 7.00-8.00am
• from 3.15pm up to 5pm (last appointment at 4.45pm

Staffing News

It is with sadness that we farewell Lucy Wrigglesworth, our Prep After School Sport Coordinator tomorrow. Lucy’s university timetable does not allow her to work with us on Monday and Fridays anymore. Lucy has done an incredible job in enhancing this program and is a valued Prep staff member who will be missed.

William Senior will be taking over the role until the end of the year. Many of you will know William as he is a current Redlands coach and OOSH educator.

ySafe Parent and Student Cyber Safety Sessions

On Tuesday 23 July, students from Years 1 to Year 6 will participate in Cyber Safety workshops run by ySafe. ySafe are a team of award winning, cyber safety experts who work with students from K-12 across Australia.

Student sessions will take place in Dunnet Hall and will be run by coordinators from ySafe. The sessions will cover a range of topics related to online and digital behaviours and safety, with an outline of the program being found here.

A session for parents has also been organised and will take place in the Arnold Library from 8:30-9:30am. If you would like to attend the parent session, please complete this online form and we will communicate more details closer to the event.

Year 12 Legacy Gift

A Message from Jenni De Jager  
Development & Community Engagement Coordinator

It has been an exciting journey this year with the Year 12 Legacy Gift team working through philanthropic ideas and initiatives and how they would like to be remembered as a cohort. This wonderful student led initiative is focusing on the importance of ‘Giving Back’ to the School.  Funds raised will be contributed to the sixth Redlands Means Tested Scholarship named after Coralie Amos OAM Redlander Class of 1964. 

Join Year 12 Students in their Efforts

Students are inviting the entire Redlands community to support them in their philanthropic efforts. They greatly appreciate your support as they come to the end of their Redlands journey by purchasing one, or more, of our special commemorative 2024 drink bottles, Redlands Rhino key chains and greeting cards, or contribute a tax-deductible donation directly to the Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship. 

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

Purchase Here

Donate Here

P-6 Parents Please Save the Date!

Our Principal and Head of Secondary School are keen to share with P-6 parents the Moonbah Program and explore the benefits for their children when they reach Secondary School.

View Moonbah Video

Winter Vacation Care Bookings are Now Open!

Here is the link the OOSH page on Pulse, where you can find the detailed program and the link to HubHello, where you can book your child. Please take the time to have a read through the fun activities that are planned!

Calling all Artists and Creative Minds!

The Prep School will be supporting the Festival of Redlands on 19 October by producing spectacular artworks that will be auctioned off on the day. To assist us do this, we are putting the call out to any parents or friends who may be able to help us with our class creations. At this early stage of planning, we are hoping to create the class artworks at the start of the term on a Prep ‘art afternoon’.

If you or someone you know might be able to help us with ideas, resources or the actual creation of these pieces, please let me know via email. Thanking everyone in advance.

Term 3/4 Departure Notice

As we are approaching the mid-point of the year, this is a reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Terms 3 or 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to admissions@redlands.nsw.edu.au by the following dates:

Term 3 Departure:  Friday 28 June 2024 (tomorrow)
Term 4 Departure:  Friday 26 July 2024

As per the 2024 Schedule of Fees emailed to all families in December last year, there will be fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after these dates.

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

Redlands House and PreKindergarten

HubHello – Electronic Sign-in 

This week Redlands House moved to an electronic system for signing in and out of the Preschool daily. Thank you for your patience while we iron out the system.  Each authorised person can use their mobile phone and associated number, so please remember your phone. When using the App for the first time, you will be required to select a PIN number,  that you will need to remember.  

It is with great excitement that we are able to share with you the launch of our Year 9 Experiential Learning Program commencing in 2025. This program will be called our Year 9 Moonbah Program as Moonbah is the location of our High Country Campus outside of Jindabyne.

The Moonbah Program which will commence for Year 9 in 2025, promises to be a transformative immersive educational experience for our students who will benefit academically, pastorally and socially from their involvement. 

Significant research has gone into the preparation of our program, including comprehensive reviews of similar programs at other independent schools with residential programs with site visits to many of these schools in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia by key staff. In addition, the School has drawn on academic research on residential experiential learning, immersive and outdoor education programs which have found positive impacts on students’ wellbeing, relationships, self-confidence, resilience, engagement with learning and achievement.

Term 3/4 Departure Notice

As we are approaching the mid-point of the year, this is a reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Terms 3 or 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to admissions@redlands.nsw.edu.au by the following dates:

Term 3 Departure:  Friday 28 June 2024 (tomorrow)
Term 4 Departure:  Friday 26 July 2024

As per the 2024 Schedule of Fees emailed to all families in December last year, there will be fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after these dates.

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

There was a fantastic atmosphere out at the Secondary School Athletics Carnival on Tuesday. There were a number of fantastic performances which will all be recognised in the School Assembly early next term. A huge thank you to the staff and students for their involvement throughout the day, whether that be running, jumping or throwing there were a number of students who were measuring, raking and assisting with the events.

A reminder that there are a number of holiday sessions for sports over the next 3 weeks, students need to register for these events through the following link Redlands Sport – Term 2 Holiday Sessions (Tennis details are outlined under the tennis section below). We ask that students and parents check their emails throughout the break to ensure they are aware of any changes to the schedule.

We are pleased to announce that Winter Penney (Yr 12) has taken on the role of Snowsports (Ski) Captain for the upcoming Snowsports Season. Winter has been heavily involved with an range of ski disciplines in her time at Redlands, we are looking forward to Winter working with Felicity Schlederer (Snowboard Captain) for the upcoming season.

We are all wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday break.  Sport will resume with training on Tuesday 23 July (Term 3, Day 1), sessions will be loaded into student calendars over the holidays.

‘One of life’s counterintuitive lessons is that you will often gain energy by spending a little bit of energy. When you feel lethargic and like you want to lay around all day, it is usually the case that getting up and moving will make you feel better than simply sitting around. Getting outside for 10 minutes or doing the first set of a workout or simply stretching on the floor for a moment – anything to get your body moving – will often leave you feeling more energised. If you want to get your day going, then get your body going. it’s harder for the mind to be sluggish when the body is moving’

James Clear (inspired by a recent conversation with Morgan Housel.)

Fitness Centre

Term 3 Open Gym:

Students who are currently registered for Open gym will resume sessions in Term 3.

New sign-ups for Summer Sport Open Gym will align with Summer Sport Sign ups early in Term 3.

ALL Students must have signed up to Open Gym on Clipboard prior to attending in-Term Open Gym sessions.

There are some spots available on Monday/Friday for Students who are interested in attending.

Please reach out to mlundquist@redlands.nsw.edu.au if you have any questions.

Holiday Sessions:

Please use the following link to sign up to Open Gym sessions during the holidays.

Football

ISA Football Round 7

In a cool and wet morning, our Redlands Boys faced the tough round of games vs St Patrick’s College at our brand-new synthetic ground at Macquarie University.

We are most grateful to have high quality fields as most games around Sydney were called off. The Redlands boys tried hard and keep improving week by week.  We are working very hard to maintain our style of play right through the game. Good to hear most of the results improved from Round 1 vs St Patricks.  Congratulations to Coach Ruddy Franco and the Second XI boys who had a great draw against Central Coast Grammar.

The Girls Program had just one game called off due to the weather. First XI Girls, Junior A Girls and Junior B Girls all travelled to Oxley. Even though it wasn’t raining it was very cold and a little windy. The girls were magnificent and performed well bringing home 3 wins out of 3 games.

Important news

• Football Holiday Programs have been sent to everyone please enrol as soon as possible.
• Invitation game for the Junior A Girls 1pm on 22 July 2024 vs Abbotsleigh School.
• Training for all the teams will start first day back on 23 July 
• The ISA competition will re-start with Round 8 on Saturday 27 July
• Check new action pictures on Pulse of the first 7 rounds of Football.

Save the Date

Have a great break and holidays!

Gerry Gomez 

Hockey

Round 7 Hockey was unfortunately a wash-out for all teams at Barker. The 1^st Girls arrived at the field optimistic about playing against Barker 1^st but the field wasn’t able to sustain the heavy downpours.

All teams go into the holiday break well placed and looking forward to returning first day back next term on Tuesday 23 July. We will be running two holiday training sessions for all teams:

• Tuesday 16 July and Thursday 18 July
• 7:30 – 9am at Redlands Junior School
• Sign-ups: Redlands Sport – Term 2 Holiday Sessions

Rugby

Round 2 ISA Wrap up:  

In traditional rugby conditions on Saturday, our BaBa’s teams took to the field against a very strong St Augustine’s sides. Throughout the day we witness some great developments within our teams with amazing sportsmanship and efforts until the final whistle.

As a coaching group, we are incredibly proud of the fight shown against Auggies. We look forward to the remaining ISA fixtures on the other side of holidays!

Holiday sessions

Please see rugby details for the upcoming optional holidays sessions that will be on offer to the Rugby program.

Please use the form below to register your attendance.

Register Here

Trainer of the week: This season we will name players/trainers of the week throughout the term on Note Day each week. These players demonstrate commitment to the team in training and strong performance in games.

• 13s: Mark Rolfe
• 14s: Hamish Hopkins
• 15s: Seb Okhovat
• 16s: Finn OSullivan
• Opens : Max Perry

Pathways outside of school:

We encourage our Rugby enthusiasts to look into club pathways with upcoming opportunities to trial for Junior State Champs teams (15s has just been played) and 7s formats. This is for both boys and girls. If you are interested please reach out so that we can help point you in the right direction!

School has close ties with Norths Junior rugby, we are happy to connect interested students. 

Snowsports

New Ski Captain Announced

A huge congratulations to Winter Penney who has been assigned the Ski Captain for 2024 to work alongside Felicity the Snowboard Captain. We are looking forward to a great season.

Redlands Cup Dinner – Friday 12 July

Last chance to get tickets! Booking closes 28 June.

Accommodation

Hamilton House brings a sense of luxury to the Snowy Mountains offering boutique self-contained accommodation in Jindabyne. The property includes 4 x 1 bedroom Luxe Huts, a 2 bedroom Mountain Villa and our Main House – a large private residence that sleeps 14. Use Promo Code: ‘WINTER’ for discounted rates on a luxury stay.

Tennis

Unfortunately all matches were cancelled on Saturday because of the rain.

We are looking forward to some fine weather and great matches next term!

Please ensure you attend the camps and UTR events in the holidays – a great way to practise your skills and get some valuable match play ready for Term 3!

Redlands Tennis Training Camp for Groups 1, 2 & 3 at Mosman Lawn Tennis Club

Mon 15 July, Wed 17 July, Fri 19 July – 12-2pm

Register Here

Redlands Tennis Training Camp for Groups 4 & 5 at Mosman Lawn Tennis Club

Mon 15 July, Wed 17 July, Fri 19 July – 12-2pm

Register Here

UTR Holiday Camp at Mosman Lawn Tennis Club

Mon 15 July, Wed 17 July, Fri 19 July – 2-5pm

Register Here

UTR Matchplay Event at Mosman Lawn Tennis Club

Monday 22 July – 8am-1pm

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Touch Football

Winter School students, your summer sport indication form has been shared with details for trials before you depart!

Pathways outside of school:

We encourage our Touch Football enthusiasts to look into club pathways with upcoming opportunities outside of school.

If you are interested please reach out so that we can help point you in the right direction!

School has close ties with Norths Touch Football Club, we are happy to connect interested students. 

Water Polo

Good Morning Redlands Water Polo,

Please note our Opens Girls have a chance at a Bronze medal for this season’s competition with Finals fixtures this Friday 28 June at Warringah Aquatic Centre.

Fixture details are as follows:

All games will be played in WAC 1 (the bigger pool)

• 4 x 6-minute quarters of RUNNING TIME

Be there to support our Open Girls!

General Sport Information

Fixtures

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

Uniform

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

Saturday Sport Absences

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

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

Wet Weather

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

Winter Sport

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

Sports Photos

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

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

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

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

Concussion Protocols

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

Winter Sport – Key Contacts

Junior Sport

Rep Winter Sport

Unfortunately, the rain and wild weather played havoc with our Saturday Rep Sport once again last weekend. Only those matches scheduled to play on our Redlands Synthetic Oval were able to proceed which saw Year 3, 4 and 6 teams play in wet conditions in their last game of this season. The Football and Rugby teams in Term 3 will have their final 3 weeks of their regular season from Week 1 onwards.

The Redlands App caused some delays to families but after a review by the IT team this week we can confirm that our Redlands App was not the issue but rather clipboard (program that supplied data for schools fixtures) that got overloaded by the volume of requests from all schools logging in around the same time (6am – 8am), leading to failures. We were able to get an email out to all families with updates. Please note this type of email will only happen in rare situations like this, for all other cancellations we revert to automatic notifications through the Redlands App as our staff are out of the office.

Unfortunately for our Netball and Hockey teams their final round of their season was another cancellation. It is such a shame that some of our teams have only played two matches this season due to wet weather. Congratulations to those students who competed at various NSW Athletics events over the weekend in the wet and wild conditions.

Snowsports

Good luck to all our Junior School students who are involved in our Snowsports program in the upcoming school holidays. For more information about what is on offer, please refer to the link here Redlands Snow Sports and for any questions please reach out to Danielle Steer dsteer@redlands.nsw.edu.au who is our director of Snowsports.

Term 3 2024 Upcoming Key Dates

These have all been updated on Pulse for your viewing and preparation These events can also be located in our school sport calendar. Information for our Junior School Athletics Carnival is now available on Pulse on our Athletics Page. The program for the Athletics carnival should you wish to attend to view parts of the day can also be found here as well the parent information package on the day.

A training program has also been uploaded to the Athletics page as a resource for any family who would like to do some preparation with their child for the upcoming Athletics Carnival. This can be downloaded from the FILES section on the Athletics page.

The  Junior School Parent Information Booklet has also been updated for Term 3- this can be viewed here Parent Information Booklet

Term 3 Redlands Mini-Olympics

When our Rep Rugby and Football season finishes their season on Saturday 10 August, all students from these teams will be automatically rolled over and enrolled to compete in Redlands Mini Olympics for the remainder of the term. Students from both codes have been divided into 8 countries and will play each other each Wednesday in a variety of Athletic events. Teams are mixed grades and each team has been allocated a country that they are representing.  Teams were displayed at school and the students are very excited about the event. For your reference these can be viewed here: 2024 Redlands Olympics  

Athletics Holiday Training Program ‘Student Take Home Pack’

I have put together a training plan aimed at those students who would not normally train leading up to our Junior Athletics Carnival which is scheduled for Wednesday 14 August. As you know training for Athletics and Cross Country takes place well in advance of the carnival itself.

You are under no obligation to use this training plan, it is a suggested resource we have put together for those families who want to work on carnival preparation over the upcoming school holidays and for the weeks leading up to our school carnival.

To download and or view this training it can be found under ‘Files’ on Pulse on the Athletics Page.

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

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

Drama and Theatre

This week was an exciting end to the term in the Drama Department, with Year 10 undertaking their Realism Monologue performances. This is almost certainly the most challenging task students undertake in Stages 4 and 5, being required to perform a solo, character-driven piece from Jasper Jones in front of an audience of their peers. Their work, stemming from the methodologies of legendary 20th Century actor trainer Konstantin Stanislavsky and iconic contemporary feminist director Katie Mitchell, relied on embodying an authentic and personal portrayal of their character. Students built their performances on a basis of deep textual research, generated through a detailed, meticulous and rigorous process of investigating the given circumstances of their pieces. This challenging theoretical work culminated in performances that had exhibited conviction, deep belief and beautiful inner life.

Across the entire cohort, students took up the challenge with enthusiasm, pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and enacting a diverse set of nuanced, engaging performances. Year 10 can take great pride in their hard work in this unit, and should look forward to using this new set of skills moving forward.

Mr Lincoln Gidney
Drama Teacher

Please note, Drama and Theatre Extra-Curricular Program Classes will start up after the holiday break in Week 2.

Kathryn Smith
Acting Subject Coordinator of Drama and Theatre 
ksmith@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Music

Senior Music Festival

The 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 220 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!

Yr 12 IB Contemporary Music Maker 

On Monday night, five Yr 12 IB Higher Level Music students presented their Contemporary Music Maker projects. These student-led projects were the result of collaborations across musical, artistic and logistical domains, designed and executed by our students. The projects ranged from live musical compositions and performances accompanying dramatic monologues, musicals, and short films tackling complex themes and issues. 

We’re proud of our five IB students who put in countless hours to make these passion projects a reality, as well as all of their student collaborators! 

Senior Piano Competition Auditions – due tomorrow!

We’re delighted to announce that we will be joined by Daniel Rojas as our adjudicator for both the Junior and Senior events. 

Daniel Rojas is a South American born Australian concert pianist and composer who specialises in the rich and vibrant Latin American musical aesthetic. Rojas brings together music from diverse indigenous, folk and popular Latin American traditions and rearranges them for the concert stage. Seminal classical works by Latin American composers also play a significant part of his repertoire. He performs his own compositions, which include solo piano works and two piano concertos, and blends this with his sophisticated abilities to improvise live on stage.

The last chance to upload auditions for Senior Piano Competition is tomorrow! Don’t miss out on this wonderful performance opportunity. 

SENIOR PIANO COMPETITION AUDITIONS – CLICK HERE

Junior Music Festival – Thursday 3 August

Rehearsals are in full swing for all of the Junior Music Festival items! With hits from so many countries and continents around the world, it is sure to be a night to remember! Please save the date and ticketing details will be released in due course.

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

Term 3 Events

As we prepare for a well deserved break, please see a list below of important Term 3 Music Events to keep your eye on:

Here to help!

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

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

CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

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

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE 

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

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

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