From the Principal

A warm welcome to all families to Term 3 following the mid-year vacation and a special welcome to the new families who are joining our community from the UK, USA, Hong Kong and Singapore and from other local schools.

The vacation period saw the running of the 21^st Redlands Cup at Thredbo and I sincerely thank all those staff and parents, led by Snowsports Coordinator Mr Bruce Campbell, for all their hard work in ensuring the very successful organisation of this event, which attracted around 500 competitors from NSW schools, and even a few from interstate.

Congratulations to our Snowsports team of 135 skiers and snowboarders for their excellent results at both the Redlands Cup and NSW Interschools.  At the Redlands Cup our team was awarded 22 podium places – 6 individual and 16 team – achieving 3 Gold, 10 Silver and 9 Bronze medals. I especially congratulate the following Gold medal winners:

Billy Thomas – Div 3 Boys Alpine
Div 1 Boys Snowboard B team
Div 3 Boys Snowboard team

There was further success at the Sydney Interschools at Perisher, held immediately after the Redlands Cup. Our Secondary team took out the trifecta, placing 1^st in Secondary Coed Overall, Secondary Coed Skiing and Secondary Coed Snowboard, and our Primary team placed 1^st in Primary Coed Overall and Primary Coed Skiing. In total, our team achieved 42 podium places – 17 individual and 25 team – with 10 Gold, 19 Silver and 13 Bronze medals. Special congratulations to the individual Gold medal winners:

Daisy Thomas – Div 4 Girls Skier X and Moguls
George Murphy – Div 2 Boys Moguls
Kate Stanbridge – Div 2 Girls Snowboard X

This year our skiers have excelled in the Moguls team events, with Div 1 Girls, Div 3 Boys, Div 4 Girls and Div 4 Boys all taking out Gold, along with the Div 2 Girls Snowboard and Snowboard Cross teams. A total of 44 teams have qualified to compete in the NSW Interschools at Thredbo in August. 

23 Year 11 students undertook a Service Learning trip to Tanzania during the vacation period and had a wonderful experience. During their trip they refurbished a Masai community school and installed a new water tank, reached the summit of Mt Meru after a three-day trek and experienced amazing African wildlife. I sincerely thank the three teachers who accompanied the students in this excellent Service Learning opportunity, Ms Coleman, Ms Shorter and Mr Ellis.

This term commenced last Monday for all our staff with a day of Professional Learning. A key focus of the day was the presentation of the next evolution of our Redlands Learning Platform which has now been further refined to include our focus on creating a culture of thinking. I shall say more about this in next week’s Note Day.

Dr Peter Lennox

Photo caption: The Secondary School Snowsports team crowned 1st in Secondary Coed Overall, Secondary Coed Skiing and Secondary Coed Snowboard at the Sydney Interschools last week.

Foundation

Welcome back to Term 3. We trust you all enjoyed a restful and relaxing winter holiday with your families.

Yr 12 Legacy Gift

The purpose of the Legacy Gift is to make a long lasting legacy to our School for many years to come. The Class of 2018 Legacy Gift initiative is a wonderful way which the Yr 12 cohort will refer to and reflect upon in the future when they return to Redlands as Alumni for reunions and community events.

Thank you to Elizabeth Lee (Yr 12 student), Mr Castelli, Mr Atkins and the Legacy Gift Committee for organising and running a very successful Sausage Sizzle at the end of Term 2 and Beard Growing competition over the Winter holiday. Both initiatives generated great profits towards this gift.  We look forward to announcing the 2018 Yr 12 Legacy Gift to the School later this term.

The Redlands Spring Fair Carnival Fun

Saturday 15 September, 9am – 3pm, Junior School Campus 

The Redlands Spring Fair is an exciting event which welcomes over 2,000 visitors to our School to enjoy action packed rides, key performances from our talented students, delicious food representing our International families and homemade jams and cakes made by our Old Girls.

Thank you to our Redlander Alumni parents Annie Flynn (nee Taylor, Class of 1990), Natalie Davies (nee Riches, Class of 1987) and Justine Scali (nee Matthews, Class of 1987), who are generously donating their time and energy towards organising the Redlands Café and are seeking support from our Redlander parents and alumni volunteers to assist in this stall. For further information, please contact Caroline Jane, Alumni Manager.

Financial proceeds generated by the Spring Fair will be dedicated to the outdoor equipment across both campuses. The Foundation Office is seeking corporate sponsors to support selected stalls and prizes for the raffle. If you can help in any form, please contact Jenni De Jager on 9908 6484 or visit the Spring Fair website.

Inaugural International Reunion, London

Saturday 6 October

Redlands will host their first international reunion in London this year. All Redlands Alumni and community living in across the UK and Europe, and indeed the globe, are welcome to attend. Partners welcome. For more information email us. Bookings can be made here.

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

RPFA

Book Club

The first meeting for the Book Club this term is on Wednesday 1 August at Lerida’s in Castle Cove. We will be discussing The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Our second book for Term 3 is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. Contact Samantha at sli12@bigpond.net.au. 

Walks on Tracks

Most walks start at 8.40am for approximately 1.5-2 hours followed by coffee. Bring friends and family, a water bottle, hat and money for coffee. 
Wednesday 1 August: Shelley Beach to Curl Curl. Meet at Shelley Beach carpark. Dog friendly.
Any questions, please call Ann Marie Kimber on 0406 691 533.

Redlands Spring Fair Donations

We will be accepting donations for Spring Fair on Saturday 1 September, 12-3pm at the Preparatory School carpark. If you have the following excellent quality and clean items:

Action and toddler toys
Board games and puzzles
Pre-loved children’s clothes; and
Gently used books

If you have any further questions, please email springfair@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Save the Date

7 August

Yr 8 Coffee Morning – 8.30am, venue to be confirmed. Contact redlandsclassof2022@gmail.com

16 August

Yr 5 Drinks Evening at 7.30pm at Barrel Bar & Dining. Contact your Yr 5 Class Parent. Book here.

1 September

Redlands Spring Fair Donation Day 12-3pm. For further information, please contact springfair@redlands.nsw.edu.au

15 September

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

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

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

Event

The Junior Music Festival will be held on Thursday 2 August (Week 2) at 4.30pm in Dunnet Hall. Our Cocurricular ensembles and Curriculum classes have been eagerly rehearsing and will perform a variety of repertoire that explores our STEAM theme which celebrates our cross-curriculum study of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Tickets are available on line, please click here.

Head of Secondary School

Welcome Back to Term 3 

It was great to see the students return to school on Tuesday, refreshed after their mid-year break. As part of their fundraising efforts towards their Legacy Gift, Yr 12 representatives from each Tutor Group were permitted to either grow beards over the holidays or return with “big hair” for the first day back at school and receive donations for their efforts. Yr 12 Tutors, Mr Skinner and Mr Gray, as well as yours truly, joined them in hirsute solidarity for the day. Of course, all hair styles were back to normal and all faces clean shaven by Wednesday – including mine!

During the assembly, I spoke to the students about my personal reactions to the Thailand cave rescue over the holidays which I have shared below.

“Now, like many of you, over the first part of the holidays, I was following the FIFA World Cup (sorry once again to the England supporters). But during that time, I was even more enthralled by the story of another Football team: the Wild Boars Football team of 12 boys aged 11-16 and their 25 year old coach who were trapped deep underground in a flooded cave in Thailand for over two weeks. Miraculously, after nine days the team was found and a week later all 12 boys and their coach were pulled out of the cave alive after a daring and heroic rescue.

Since then, I have been trying to figure out why I, and so many others around the world, were so moved and captured by this story, and I have even felt guilty that my emotional energy was so tied up in the fate of these 12 boys and their coach, and not in the same way to the suffering of civilians in Syria, Afghanistan and Palestine during this same time.

Maybe it was the against all odds nature and the drama of the story as rescuers fought against some of the most challenging and harrowing conditions and the looming monsoon rains, the dangers illustrated by the tragic death of one of the Thai Navy seals who drowned during the rescue mission. 

Maybe it was the sheer power of the human spirit displayed by the 12 boys and their coach who were cut off from the world for nine days, starving on a muddy ledge in the dark depths of the cave, surviving on the water dripping off the limetone walls, their collective spirit and calming meditation led by their coach.

Maybe it was my attempts to empathise not only with the boys who were trapped in such a terrifying predicament, but also their coach, who was feeling responsible for allowing them to enter the cave in the first place and also the parents, imagining if it was my child trapped under the ground for two weeks, going through their full spectrum of emotions.

Or maybe it was the selfless heroism of the rescuers. 10,000 people from all around the world descended upon the area, including 2,000 soldiers, 200 divers and throngs of local Thai volunteers. When we are usually relentlessly confronted with narcissistic world leaders threatening increasing isolation and hostility, it was so heart-warming to see the world selflessly come together as one on a mission to save these 12 boys and their coach. 

Personally, I am not exactly sure what it was that captured me so much about this story. Maybe it was all of these aspects combined. But what I do know is that in a world that at times can seem bleak, this story gave me hope. Hope in the power of the human spirit. Hope in the goodness of others. Hope in the face of adversity. My wish for all of you is that over the next few weeks, months and even years, if things seem tough and bleak, that this story might provide some light in the darkness.

As Andy Dufresne, in one of my favourite movies, Shawshank Redemption, says, “Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things. And no good thing ever dies.” 

Cyber Safety Presentation 

On Monday 30 July, cyber safety expert Brett Lee will be at Redlands to deliver presentations throughout the day to students in Yrs 7-10. There will also be a parent seminar in Redlands Hall from 6.00-7.30pm. During the parent seminar, Brett will discuss the topics of digital compliance and internet safety. Brett is an engaging speaker, providing information in a way that will bring to life possible online dangers, as well as the responsibilities, which are part of your child’s digital world. Strategies regarding protection and prevention will empower parents to help reduce online risks within the home with very simple adjustments. Areas that will be covered will include: social networking, the law online, identity protection and cyberbullying, as well as the key role parents play in keeping young people safe online. This parent seminar would be appropriate for all Secondary School parents and we strongly encourage you to attend.

Staffing Update

Unfortunately, Yr 8 Year Advisor and Latin teacher, Mr Chris Ransom, has resigned due to health reasons. We thank Mr Ransom for his contribution to Redlands as both a valued Latin teacher and Year Advisor, and wish him the best for the future. Mr Argyris Giantsis will continue in his role as Secondary School Latin teacher while Ms Vale and Ms Mountain will continue in their roles as Yr 8 Year Advisor and Assistant Year Advisor, respectively.

Term 4 Notice of Departure

Required by 5pm Friday 27 July

This is a final reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Term 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to registrar@redlands.nsw.edu.au by 5pm tomorrow, Friday 27 July.

As per our Conditions of Enrolment emailed to all families in December last year with the 2018 Schedule of Fees, there will be two terms fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after tomorrow.

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

Careers

Sydney University Scholarships Evening

This will be held on Tuesday 14 August from 6-7.30pm and cover the range of scholarships offered as well as advice on how to make a competitive application. Most deadlines for university scholarships are end of September. Please register asap to attend.

University/College Open Days

Term 3 is when most colleges and universities have Open Days, a chance for any student to visit the campus, learn about course offerings and view facilities. Check out the Open Day websites for each institution to register and find out the program of events and lectures for the day so you can plan ahead. Go to click here for dates of all institutions in NSW and other states.

UQ Yr 11 Young Scholars Program

This five day residential camp will be held from 25-29 November and aims to develop future leaders and provide them with opportunities for academic extension and enrichment. You will need a school support statement to apply so please see Ms Salier if you do apply. Deadline is 4pm on Friday 10 August. For selection criteria and program information, click here.

NYU visits Redlands Week 2

All students (and parents) welcome – this will be held on Tuesday 31 July from 10.15-11am (Recess and Tutor Time) in the Library. This is a great opportunity to hear first hand about this wonderful university with campuses in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi.

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

Chaplain

The Christian Studies Department welcomes Mr James Clanfield as the new Subject Coordinator of Christian Studies. Mr Clanfield comes with diverse experience in Christian Studies having taught in different schools in both the Independent and Catholic sectors and experience as the Head of Creative and Performing Arts with expertise in Music.  With qualifications in Education, a Masters of Education (IB) and Theology, he makes a wonderful addition to the Christian Studies Department.

Redlands prides itself on the collegial approach to learning and this is reflected in the Christian Studies Department P-12. With the addition of Mr Clanfield, Ms Fiona McKenzie and Ms Bronwyn Lihou will be able to have greater emphasis on their roles as Chaplains. We will continue to teach, however the richness that comes from a broader team will be a real benefit to the school community. We are looking forward to working collaboratively with Mr Clanfield as the academic Subject Coordinator.

Redlands is a school in the Anglican tradition and this is reflected in our priority of Chapel and Christian Studies as an integral part of our academic program and our School values. The Chaplains have a leadership role in the school culture as we both explain and commend Christ. We provide opportunities for Spiritual reflection at both Chapel and at the lunchtime groups of Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF) on the Junior Campus and Cru on the Senior Campus. This is particularly important for those students and families of different faith systems, in their understanding of our School’s traditions.

The Chaplains seek to provide a safe and open learning environment where students can consider the Christian message and gain a deep understanding of the key tenets and values of the Christian faith. We support and minister to students, staff and families in whatever way is helpful: a friendly encourager, listening ear, prayer support, spiritual advisor or caring support. Both Fiona and I are available as part of the Wellbeing team to support the Redlands community in the day to day life of Redlands and in times of particular need.

Parents are always welcome to contact the Chaplains.

Ms Bronwyn Lihou
Senior Campus Chaplain
blihou@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9830

Debating

Welcome back! This week we start with Round 1 of the SDN competition which will be at Wenona. The bus will leave the Adams Centre at 3.40pm this Friday. Wenona has asked us to enter via Walker Street (located between 8 and 9 on the below map) and follow the signage to the Library. Parents may find street parking on Miller, Ridge or Walker Streets. Parents are requested to refrain from entering Elliot Lane due to ongoing construction.

Debating Club will resume on Wednesday afternoons from 3.30- 4.30pm.

I look forward to another productive Debating season!

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

Languages

A Night to Delight

Service

Tanzania 2018

The team of 23 students and 3 teachers had a very successful trip to Tanzania. They completed a Service project at Esilalei village near Lake Manyara. This is a Masai region and students were guests of a Masai village with a small, two classroom infants school. Students worked alongside Masai tradesmen and members of the community to refurbish one of the school buildings; putting on a new roof and guttering and repainting inside and out. We were also about to finish off a more recently constructed building with painting inside and out. Because the team had done such a good job with fundraising, they had significant funds leftover and decided to also install an additional water tank for the school and community.

In addition to the project work, this Service learning trip also involved a very challenging three day trek to the summit of Mt Meru, animal spotting on safari as well as an exciting visit to the island of Zanzibar for beaches and exploring in Stone Town. There were so many memorable and moving experiences throughout the trip along with the development of leadership and independent travel skills that will stay with students well into the future.

Matthew Talbot Winter Donations

We are still seeking donations for the Matthew Talbot Hostel in Woolloomooloo. The Hostel provides accommodation and support services to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Services can include nutritional meals, clothing, showers and basic medical assistance. Redlands teachers and students from Yr 11 attend the Hostel every Monday morning to assist with breakfast.

At this time of the year, we collect donations to help Matthew Talbot through the Winter months. We are looking for new items of underwear such and socks and thermals along with toiletries like shampoo, hand sanitiser, deodorant and moisturiser. Each Tutor Group has been issued with a collection box and are challenged to fill it to the brim. Students can bring in donations this week and next week.

Jeans for Genes Day

Redlands will be participating in Jeans for Genes Day on Friday 3 August. Students are encouraged to come in mufti clothes including denim and will be expected to make a gold coin donation during Tutor time on the day.

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

Year 12

Term 3

Welcome back to our final term! Term 3 is basically broken up into two week blocks. The first fortnight involves academic consolidation and preparation for trial examinations in classes. The next fortnight consists of the trial examinations which is followed by two weeks of feedback and reflection. We then begin the home stretch with various celebratory activities integrated into the school day including the House Breakfasts, Breakfast Cruise, Final Chapel Service and Final School Assembly.

Key Dates

Monday 6 August to Friday 17 August – HSC and IB Trials
Monday 25 September – Final Chapel Service
Tuesday 25 September – Yr 12 Breakfast Cruise and Balmoral Beach Day
Wednesday 26 September – Yr 12 Valedictory Dinner and HSC students’ last day

Legacy Gift

Yr 12 continued their fundraising work for their Legacy Gift throughout the holidays. Some brave students volunteered to participate in the ‘best beard and hair competition.’ With much heated debate preceding the unveiling of three weeks of holiday growth, our students and some staff managed to present themselves at a whole school assembly and raise a further $400. The standout and overall winner according to student voting was Claudia Wilson or ‘palm tree girl’ who crafted her hair into the shape and colour of a lonely island. Thank you to Olivia Allen, Ally Ates, Marina Cheah, John Economides, Leopold McAllister, Lachlan Miller, Alex Murray, Gabriel O’Sullivan, Louise Sarich-Prince, Oscar Talbert and Claudia Wilson. A special thank you also to our Yr 12 Tutors, Mr Gray and Mr Skinner, as well as our Head of Secondary School, Mr Corcoran, who also grew impressive beards to help the students with their fundraising efforts.

Do You Even Lift?

Last year in our Pastoral Care Program we discussed the idea of lifting each other’s spirits in order to help others whilst making ourselves stronger. It set the tone for a cohesive and tight knit Year Group that has grown from strength to strength. Over the break, Sean Russell took this concept to a whole new level and discovered his gift for literally lifting the weight of several people. After working hard to get fit for the Rugby season, he was approached by Powerlifting Australia. They suggested he compete in a local competition in Brookvale last week where he ended up winning his weight category qualifying for nationals in Victoria in a couple of weeks. Well done Sean!

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

Year 11

Start of Term 3

I hope all students and their families had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday period and have been getting ready for the last term of Yr 11! It is a ten week term filled with various academic, sport and extra curricular opportunities, including the Yearly Examinations, Yr 11 Camp preparation and Snowsports competitions.   

As usual, students are encouraged to strive for their personal best every day, maintain a growth mindset and resilience to adapt and learn. Their teachers, Tutors, Ms Shorter and I are always willing to support every student whenever we can. For parents, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, need assistance or clarification.

New Tutors

I would like to introduce Mr James Clanfield and Ms Lorna Woolley as Yr 11 DB and CY Tutors, who will replace Mr Crawford and Ms Holly Peck. I am confident that their talents, abilities and knowledge will help our Pastoral Care team to grow stronger in supporting our students with care and wisdom. Please join me in welcoming them onboard.

Snowsports

Congratulations to our Yr 11 Snowsports participants for their excellent results at the 21^st  Redlands Cup during the holidays.

Pastoral Care

During Pastoral Care time this week, students have spent time reflecting on their Semester 1 Reports and Approaching to Learning with their Tutors. They have been asked to follow the concept of the acronym of SMART goals: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely.           

Tanzania Trip   

Congratulations to all students who successfully participated in the Tanzania Service trip during the holidays. Their efforts and dedication for this project have certainly made a difference to the local people. Thank you to Ms Kria Coleman, Ms Christine Shorter and Mr Cameron Ellis involved in supporting the students through this trip. In addition, I am sure you will enjoy these amazing photos taken by Oliver Waterhouse.            

Key Important Dates

• Yr 11 and 12 HSC / IB Dance Showing Friday 2 August
• Yr 7-11 Australian Mathematics Competition Thursday 9 August
• Yr 7-11 Breakfast with a Scientist Thursday 16 August
• Yr 11 HSC and IB Examinations Monday 27 August – Friday 7 September (Extremal venue – Norths in Cammeray )
• Yr 11 HSC and IB Music Showcase Performance Monday 10 September
• Yr 11 Meningococcal vaccinations Tuesday 11 September
• Yr 11 HSC and IB Drama and Theatre Performance Exams Mon and Tue 17, 18 September
• Redlands Spring Fair Sunday 15 September  
• SDN Debating Grand Finals Friday 21 September
• Yr 7 -11 Presentations and Announcement of Captains of Activities Friday 28 September 

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

Year 10

Welcome back to Term 3.

Ms Bergin is on Long Service Leave and It is my pleasure to be the Acting Year Advisor for Yr 10.

Winter School Uniform

A reminder that students are required to wear their blazer to and from School each day in Term 3 (except for Thursdays). Students should review their School Planner (p. 19-21) to ensure they are meeting our uniform expectations to avoid disciplinary sanctions for improper uniform.

Internet Safe Education Session

On Monday 30 July, Yr 10 will be taking part in an internet safety education session in Redlands Hall at 12.00pm – 12.55pm. There is also a parent session in Redlands Hall on Monday 30 July starting at 6.00pm – 7pm.

Summer Sport selections

Students will be emailed on Monday 30 July, with a link to the Summer Sports selections.

Commerce Excursion

On Wednesday 1 August, classes 10.4 and 10.5 will be heading to The Downing Centre from 8.20am – 3.20pm

Summer Sports Fete

Thursday 2 August, 12.20pm – 1.20pm Liggins Quad

Jeans for Genes Day

Jeans for Genes Day is on Friday 3 August, Gold coin donations if you are participating.

Snowsports training weekend

Friday 3 August – the bus is departing Redlands at 3.30pm  

A Night to Delight

Friday 3 August, Redlands Hall, 7 – 9pm

Mr Edward Atkins
Yr 10 Advisor (Acting)
eatkins@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9909 3133 

Year 9

Welcome Back for Term 3

I do hope that students and families enjoyed the Winter break and are feeling refreshed and re-energised. The school was a buzz on Tuesday morning with stories of holiday travels and experiences. It was delightful to see our students so animated and ready to continue their Yr 9 studies. I was fortunate to catch up with many Redlands students during the Interschools week at Thredbo in the school holidays. Students were blessed with wonderful conditions and good cover for Redlands Cup and Interschools. Congratulations to our Snowsports athletes for their keen participation during the competitions.

New Students and Families

We would like to welcome Tatiana Cunningham and Reece Taylor who have joined our Yr 9 cohort. In addition we would like to welcome back Lucy Roberts from Singapore who is now at High Country Campus for Winter School. I am sure Tatiana, Reece and Lucy will transition quickly and I know that our community will make these students and their families feel very welcome.

Paul Dillon

As per Mr Corcoran’s recent letter sent to parents during the holiday break, we are fortunate to have Brett Lee present to students and parents next Monday evening. Brett is a Cyber Safety expert and the focus of his discussion will be digital compliance and internet safety. He is an incredibly engaging speaker and provides powerful information in a way that will bring to life possible online dangers and responsibilities which are part of your child’s digital world. Strategies regarding protection and prevention will empower parents to help reduce online risks within the home with very simple adjustments. Areas that will be covered are social networking, the law online, identity protection and cyber bullying, as well as the key role parents play in keeping young people safe online. Details are: Monday 30 July in Redlands Hall at 6-7.30pm. Please note that this is a free event and no sign up is required.

Jeans for Genes Day

On Friday 3 August Redlands will be participating in Jeans for Genes Day to fundraise and to raise awareness for this worthwhile cause. Jeans for Genes Day seeks to raise funds for the Children’s Medical Research Institute. Their focus is to find out more about genetic illnesses in young people. Students will be asked to donate a gold coin donation during Tutor Time for being allowed to wear jeans to school on the day.

SRC Semester 2 Representatives

We warmly congratulate Piper Allen, Ela Yohannan, Jun Zhang, Max Miklis who will be our Yr 9 Student Representative for Semester 2. These students were inducted at our beginning of term Assembly on Tuesday morning.

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

Year 8

I hope all families have had the opportunity to refresh and relax over the mid-term break.

Whilst we sadly farewelled three students last term, I warmly welcome Iris Buisman who joins our Yr 8 community from Singapore. As well, we wish our Yr 8 students who have departed to Winter School a wonderful term ahead.

Achievements

Congratulations to Benedict Adamson, Jacob Gold, Amelie Heard and Austin Stapleton who have been elected to the Student Representative positions this Semester.

Congratulations is also to be given to all students who competed in the Snowsports events at Interschools and Redlands Cup over the holidays. There were some exceptional results achieved by our Yr 8 students, who should be very proud of their efforts.

Announcements

• Monday 30 July (Term 3, Week 2) – Cyber safety expert Brett Lee is coming to Redlands to deliver presentations to students in Yrs 7-10. There will also be a seminar for parents in Redlands Hall from 6-7.30pm. During the parent session, Brett will discuss the topic of digital compliance and internet safety. Brett is incredibly engaging and provides powerful information in a way that will bring to life possible online dangers and responsibilities which are part of your child’s digital world. Strategies regarding protection and prevention will empower parents to help reduce online risks within the home with very simple adjustments. Areas that will be covered are social networking, the law online, identity protection and cyberbullying as well as the key role parents play in keeping young people safe online.
• Summer Sport Fete – Thursday 2 August (Term 3, Week 2)
• Jeans for Genes Day – Friday 3 August (Term 3, Week 2). For a gold coin donation, students are allowed to wear jeans to school, raising money for a very good cause.
• Yr 8 Parent Teacher Night – Wednesday 8 August (Term 3, Week 3). Booking information will be emailed to parents before the event.

We look forward to a wonderful term ahead, and I look forward to meeting many of you at the upcoming Yr 8 Parent Teacher Evening.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 8 Advisor (Acting)
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 6462

Year 7

Welcome to Term 3

In Pastoral Care, students have started meeting one-on-one with their Tutors, reflecting on progress and setting goals for the coming term. I managed to see most students on Tuesday and enjoyed hearing wonderful stories of staycations and vacations; it was an absolute joy to see everyone’s smiling faces.

This term, we warmly welcome Mr David Newling to the Yr 7 Pastoral team. This week, Mr Newling has enjoyed getting to know Cowper Blue. We wish Ms Privett warm wishes as she steps into the role of Acting Yr 9 Assistant Advisor for Term 3. Sadly, we farewell Ms Kate Carolan (Dumolo Blue) at the end of Week 2. Ms Carolan is moving to Dubai shortly. We sincerely thank her for supporting her Tutor group so well as they commenced Yr 7 and wish her all the best on her new journey. New Tutors will be in contact to introduce themselves in the coming weeks.

News and Achievements

• Well done to all who competed in the Redlands Cup. Redlands received some outstanding results and there were many Yr 7 students who participated in a sizable Redlands team.
• Congratulations to Madison Barwise and her team who placed 2^nd in the Kanga Cup over the holidays.
• Cory Twining’s Soccer team placed 1^st in a competition on the Gold Cost over the holidays.
• Best of luck to Seb Griffith (pictured) who has been granted a coveted place to trial for the U13 NSW Boys Hockey team this coming weekend.
• Best wishes to Sienna Wessels who is spending Term 3 at Winter School.
• Yr 7 students have had the opportunity to volunteer as helpers at the Junior School Athletics Carnival on Wednesday 8 August. If your child expressed interest, more information will follow from Mr Adrian Carter (Junior School Head of Sport).
• Congratulations to our new SRC Reps for Semester 2. Harley van der Pulijm (Cowper), Nicholas Jackson (Dumolo), Charlotte Scamps (McDouall) and Alyssa Tinetti (Roseby).

Cyber Safety Presentations

On Monday 30 July Cyber safety expert Brett Lee is coming to Redlands to deliver a presentation to students and parents.

The Secondary School presentations challenge student’s mindsets and assumptions about the realities of the online world. This is achieved through real and sometimes confronting presentations with life lessons that can’t be denied. In all of this, presentations aim to empower students with the knowledge they need to act responsibly in the online environment.

There will also be a seminar for parents in Redlands Hall from 6pm until 7.30pm. With students readily diving into the online world, I strongly encourage parents attend this event. During the parent session, Brett will discuss the topic of digital compliance and internet safety. Brett is incredibly engaging and provides powerful information in a way that will bring to life possible online dangers and responsibilities which are part of your child’s digital world. Strategies regarding protection and prevention will empower parents to help reduce online risks within the home with very simple adjustments. Areas that will be covered are: social networking, the law online, identity protection and cyberbullying as well as the key role parents play in keeping young people safe online.

Jeans for Genes Day

On Friday 3 August Redlands will be dressing in denim to support Jeans for Genes Day. A gold coin donation will be collected during Tutor Time.

Parent Teacher Interviews

Yr 7 Parent Teacher Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 1 August in the Lang Gym. Wednesday will be a busy night and it will be important that interview times are adhered to. Interviews are a wonderful opportunity to discuss Semester 1 Reports and class progress.

Key Dates

Parent Cyber Safety Presentation             Monday 30 July
Yr 7 Parent Teacher Interviews                   Wednesday 1 August
Jeans for Genes Day                                      Friday 3 August

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

Head of Junior School

Welcome Back 

There was a wonderful buzz of energy as we welcomed the students back for Term 3 and start another eventful and exciting semester of learning opportunities and experiences. I hope that students and families have been able to take some time to rest and enjoy the time together away from school and that the children are refreshed and energised ahead of the second half of the year. In particular, I extend a warm welcome to our three new Junior School students and their families and wish you much happiness and enjoyment at Redlands.

In our first assembly, the students and I spent time revisiting our School Values of Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Fairness, Compassion and Moral Courage and the importance of ‘living’ these values as part of our everyday lives. In particular, we focused on the value of Respect and the notion that we earn respect by showing respect and what respect might look like in the context of our School. Connected to this, I shared our expectations of the importance of students focusing on enjoyment and challenges in learning but also the expectation that they do not compromise their own learning or that of others in class. Many students looked resplendent in their full school uniform on the first day of term and this is another area of expectation that we reminded students of for the term ahead.

Term 3 Staffing News

• We welcome Mr James Clanfield who will teach Christian Studies on Fridays and also takes on the Subject Coordinator role for Christian Studies, teaching in the Secondary School on the other four days.
• We welcome back Mrs Catriona Ling and Mr Bill Baugh to our Learning Plus Mathematics team after their long service leave breaks last term.
• I am delighted to confirm that Ms Shelly Acland will work three days a week as an extra Junior School Counsellor, alongside Mrs Kourakis’ three days in the same role. Having just completed the last year working in the Prep School, Ms Acland is very familiar with both Redlands and many in our community and will provide additional pastoral care and support for students, teachers and families, as needed.
• With our eLearning Coordinator, Mrs Winrow, returning from maternity leave for three days a week, I am very pleased to confirm that Mrs Fiona Rugg will take up an eLearning teacher role for two days a week to support student learning alongside Mrs Winrow and class teachers in P-6.
• From Week 3, we will welcome back Mrs Hilary Luck to her Music leadership and teacher role, which will continue to be ably covered by Mr Castelli and Ms Kent.

Snowsports Success

It has been another busy and successful start to the snow season and, over the break, many Junior School students and families were involved in Family Week at our High Country Campus, the Redlands Cup, the Sydney Interschools Championships, or a combination of all three!

In talking to many students and teachers present in the last couple of days, they had a wonderful time at the snow with friends and family and we were thrilled to hear of the Junior School students’ success (supported by a large number of Prep students) at the Sydney Interschools Championships, which we were able to acknowledge in our first assembly back.

Our primary team were crowned with the following accolades:

• 1^st Primary Coed Overall Champions
• 1^st Primary Coed Skiing Champions

Many students won individual medals and we have a large number of students who will now progress to the State Championships. 

Thank you and well done to all of our students, teachers and parent helpers who combined together to make this another wonderful start to the snow season for Redlands.

Student Safety Reminder

At the end of last term, we had an unfortunate incident where a student fell and broke her wrist whilst running to catch a bus after school. As sad as this was, it also uncovered another issue; a number of Junior School students going to McDonald’s or the Shell service station to buy food and drink after school, which they are not permitted to do, before racing to catch buses home.

In addition, if your child is catching a bus from Military Road, please can you also reinforce the need to use the pedestrian crossing on Murdoch Street and the Military Road footbridge if catching a bus northbound from outside the Secondary School.

How to Get a Message to Your Child?

If you need to get an important message to your child during the day, please contact the School Office on 9953 6022 or via email at the Junior Campus office and cc the class teacher who is not guaranteed to check emails through the day.

Please also be reminded that parents should not be contacting their child via mobile technology during the day, a message that has also been reiterated to students. Whilst some students have mobile phones as they travel independently to and from school, these are not accessible to students during the school day. Similarly, if they have an iPad as a learning resource, it is solely for this purpose and not as a tool for communication.

Three Way Conferences 

Parents will receive an email of information from our Junior Campus Dean of Administration, Ms Atkins, about the online booking process for this term’s upcoming three-way conferences, where reflections on Semester 1 will be shared and goals set for Semester 2.

I hope that you and your child find the experience as beneficial as their class teacher and that the sharing of these personal goals will serve as important dialogue between home and school through the second half of the year. 

Chess Team Success

Over the break, we were thrilled to hear that our Junior School Chess team had won their division in the Metropolitan North Region division in the NSW Junior Chess League. The team had been competing against local public and independent schools through the first semester and we were pleased to acknowledge and congratulate Will Andrew, Mischa Barac, Isaac Brooks, Tom Jackson and Conor Petersen in our assembly this week.    

Junior Music Festival

All students in the Junior School will be performing at the 2018 Junior Music Festival to be held next Thursday 2 August in Robert Dunnet Hall at 4.30pm. As you will be aware, the students have been learning repertoire and are very excited to be performing for families at this event.

On the day, students will remain at school for afternoon tea and the concert, which commences at 4.30pm, is expected to finish at approximately 6pm. As such, all students will need to bring afternoon tea and a water bottle.

Students will be dismissed from their classrooms at the conclusion of the concert and it is advised that only one parent goes to collect their child to reduce the volume of pedestrian traffic in corridors.

Please note that before school, after school and lunchtime Junior Cocurricular Music ensemble rehearsals will be cancelled next week.

Updated Junior School Calendar 

An updated Semester 2 Junior School Calendar has been uploaded to Redlands Pulse for your reference here.

Jeans for Genes Day – Friday 3 August

Next Friday sees a Redlands ‘Mufti Day’ in support of the Jeans for Genes Day. Students are asked to bring a gold coin donation and encouraged to wear denim. SRC leaders in each class will collect and count monies donated and this will also combine with the collection in the Prep and Secondary sections of our School.

Semester 2 Cocurricular Clubs

These commence next Tuesday 31 July and students will be notified of the Clubs that they signed up for at the start of the year. We have some spaces left in Fitness and Boxercise, Mindfulness and Art, Claymation, Plushy Making and Poetry Around the Place. Interested students should contact the Junior School Office and preference will be given to students who did not take part in the Semester 1 offerings.

Jump Rope for Heart

The Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart has officially launched at Redlands. After raising $66,000 in 2016, we are aiming for a fundraising target of $70,000. Throughout the term there will be various fundraising incentives to motivate students to raise money for this very worthy cause. The students are very enthusiastic and are already trying out new skipping tricks around the school yard. The first fundraising incentive will be a prize for all classes in the Year Group who are the first to have everybody signed up online. 

Please ensure you sign you child up for Jump Rope for Heart via this link.

Term 4 Notice of Departure

Required by 5pm Friday 27 July

This is a final reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Term 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to registrar@redlands.nsw.edu.au by 5pm tomorrow, Friday 27 July.

As per our Conditions of Enrolment emailed to all families in December last year with the 2018 Schedule of Fees, there will be two terms fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after tomorrow.

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

Head of Early Childhood

Welcome Back to Term 3

I hope that everyone enjoyed a relaxing holiday and were able to spend some quality time with friends and family. This lovely, long, three week break gives teachers and students the ability to recharge their batteries and prepare for another busy term. I enjoyed watching students, staff and parents happily reunite on Tuesday in the Piazza. We would like to extend a welcome to the new students and their families who are joining the Redlands community in Early Childhood. We are thrilled to welcome students from a range of countries around the world, including other schools in Sydney, NSW and Australia. I look forward to continuing to lead Early Childhood this Semester, working collaboratively with students, staff and families and seeing everyone at the many exciting events we have planned for this term, including the much anticipated Spring Fair.

During the first Prep assembly this week, I introduced the upcoming Book Week theme Finding Your Treasure. The students brainstormed some ideas of what treasure might look like in their lives. The children decided jewels, precious stones and coins were treasure, but some deeper thinkers shared that their families, friends and teachers were all treasures to them. Of course, we also hope that some of the treasure children find comes from books. I encourage you to discuss a book you ‘treasured’ as a child and a book you know your child ‘treasures’. Have a philosophical conversation about what they treasure most. Is it a person? For you, it may be freedom, the environment, your family, your network of friends, your health, your creativity and imagination, the ability to read, being able to speak more than one language…the list goes on. Book Week will be held in Week 5 this term and Mrs Roberts has organised some exciting activities both in class and in Library lessons, including a treasure themed dress-up day on Thursday 23 August. Further details will be sent in upcoming Note Day issues.

Staffing News 

This term we are delighted to welcome Mrs Jo Wise, Prep School Counsellor, returning from 18 months on Maternity Leave. Mrs Shelly Acland, who replaced Mrs Wise, will remain on the Junior Campus to assist with the student/parent handover and work with the Junior School team. Ms Vanessa Finlayson returns as Yr 1 Coordinator and One Silver teacher, after a well-deserved term of Long Service Leave. Joining the eLearning team this Semester is Mrs Fiona Rugg, who will be taking up a teaching role two days a week to support student learning alongside Mrs Shireen Winrow and class teachers in P-6.

Trading Cards – Yrs 1 and 2

Previously, students have been given the responsibility of bringing in trading cards to enjoy with their friends during Recess and Lunch. To allow students to play, develop friendships and settle into their new classes before they begin negotiating skills with trading cards, it was decided that this activity would begin in Semester 2. Students in Yrs 1 and 2 only can bring in their cards beginning on Monday, Week 2. If you would like your child to bring in trading cards, please complete the note found on the School’s portal and once signed, give to Mrs Hunt or Mrs Rosling at Prep Reception. I encourage you to read this note together with your child, especially the Code of Conduct section. There is a chance that cards are lost or damaged, therefore, if the card is too valuable, I strongly suggest you don’t bring it to school. If a student has reoccurring issues with the trading of cards, the privilege of trading will be withdrawn. I hope that allowing students to trade cards, will result in the development of cooperation, turn taking, negotiating and discussion skills that can be promoted through this activity. 

Who Do I Contact? 

As we begin a new semester, it seems timely to remind families of who to contact when questions arise.

Prep Administration: Mrs Hunt (M, T, W) and Mrs Rosling (Th, F) at Prep Reception can assist with any questions or information you need concerning daily events in Prep School earlychildhood@redlands.nsw.edu.au  

Preschool Administration: Mrs Tait at Redlands House Reception can assist with any questions or information you need concerning daily events in the Preschool. dtait@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Class Teacher: The class teacher is the first person to contact when you have any questions or concerns in relation to your child’s school day.

Year Coordinator: If you need further advice in relation to a pastoral or academic matter, the Year Coordinator would be the best contact for this.

Redlands House – Mrs Huon chuon@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Kindergarten- Miss Hurley klhurley@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Yr 1- Ms Finlayson vfinlayson@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Yr 2 – Mrs Sharp nsharp@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Head of Early Childhood: If matters have been to the class teacher and you require further clarification, please contact Mrs Hunt or Mrs Rosling at Prep Reception, who will assist you in making an appointment with the Head of Early Childhood.

Snowsports

Once again, the Early Childhood section of the School had a large proportion of students who participated in the 2018 Redlands Cup at Thredbo these holidays.

Congratulations to April Oatley, Sebastian To, Oliver To, Melanie Korolev, Pauline Korolev, Sienna de Saxe, Eloise To, Aidan Schlederer, Jake Mears, Marcelo Costa, and Jayden Kharzoo, who competed in Division 6, Alpine Skiing and the Interschool’s Skiing competition with some 3,000 competitors. In a few weeks, some of these students will go on to represent Redlands at the State Championships. You all achieved wonderful results and should be so proud of yourselves.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher conferences for Preparatory parents who would like to discuss their child’s First Semester Report will be conducted during Weeks 1 and 2 of this term. These conferences are an integral part of the complete reporting process and this communication may help clarify any areas of your child’s learning. If you didn’t access the online booking information that was sent out last term, I encourage you to please make an appointment with your class teacher, via email, as the online booking system is now closed. 

Clubs

Clubs will operate again this term for all students in Yrs 1 and 2. They will be held from 3-4pm on Wednesday afternoons. They will commence Wednesday 1 August. Clubs will finish on Wednesday 12 September as Yr 2 and the teachers will be preparing for Yr 2 Camp the following week. Earlier in the year, all children who elected to take part in the Clubs program made their selections and they received a note outlining their choices for each term. New students will be given the opportunity to make their selections before Clubs commence. 

Jeans 4 Genes Day

On Friday 3 August, Redlands (P-12) will be supporting Jeans for Genes Day. It was established in 1994 by the Children’s Medical Research Institute to fund revolutionary research that helps diagnose, understand, and find cures or treatments for conditions affecting children, including genetic diseases, cancer, and epilepsy. The goal in their 25^th year is $25 million, enough to create a new centre of collaboration, bringing world-leading scientists and doctors together to help Australian children with genetic disease. Students are asked to bring a gold coin donation to wear jeans and mufti on this day. A reminder that sneakers are to be worn.

Yr 1

Act for Kids Program

This term, Yr 1 students will be participating in the “Learn to be Safe with Emmy and Friends” program, run by Act for Kids. The program is run over the course of four weeks through four different sessions, educating students about child safety and protection. 

Yr 2

Sleeping Bag Day

As part of the students’ preparation for Yr 2 Camp towards the end of Term 3, Yr 2 brought their sleeping bags to school for Sleeping Bag Day on the last day of Term 2. The children thoroughly enjoying spending time with their Yr 5 buddies reading and chatting while curled up in their sleeping bags. It was wonderful to observe the older students assisting their younger counterparts with packing away their sleeping bags. 

Jump Rope for Heart 

The Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart has officially launched at Redlands. After raising $66,000 in 2016, we are aiming for a fundraising target of $70,000. Throughout the term there will be various fundraising incentives to motivate students to raise money for this very worthy cause. The students are very enthusiastic and are already trying out new skipping techniques around the playground. The first fundraising incentive will be a prize for all classes in the Year Group who are the first to have everybody signed up online. 

Please ensure you sign your child up for Jump Rope for Heart at the Preparatory School’s link. 

Term 4 Notice of Departure

Required by 5pm Friday 27 July

This is a final reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Term 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to registrar@redlands.nsw.edu.au by 5pm tomorrow, Friday 27 July.

As per our Conditions of Enrolment emailed to all families in December last year with the 2018 Schedule of Fees, there will be two terms fees in lieu payable for any notices of departure received after tomorrow.

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

Redlands House/Transition Gold

Welcome back from Mrs Huon 

Welcome back to Term 3! I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday break. To our new families commencing at Redlands House this term, welcome and we look forward to your involvement within our Preschool program. Please welcome Helena McLaughlin – Orange Class Seniors, William Connelly– Orange Class Seniors and Charlie Llosa– Yellow Class Seniors. My email contact is chuon@redlands.nsw.edu.au or please feel free to pop in for a chat at any time. I look forward to an exciting journey of learning with the children in Term 3.

Jeans for Genes Day 

On Friday 3 August, Redlands House will be taking part in Jeans for Genes Day. If your child attends Preschool on this day, please join us in supporting this charity by wearing jeans and/or denim to Preschool and bringing a gold coin to place in the boxes on the sign-in table. Jeans for Genes Day raises money to support the Children’s Medical Research Institute to discover treatments and cures for childhood illnesses.

Jump Rope for Heart 

The Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart has officially launched at Redlands. After raising $66,000 in 2016, we are aiming for a fundraising target of $70,000. Throughout the term there will be various fundraising incentives to motivate students to raise money for this very worthy cause. The students are very enthusiastic and are already trying out new skipping techniques around the playground. The first fundraising incentive will be a prize for all classes in the year group who are the first to have everybody signed up online. 

Please ensure you sign your child up for Jump Rope for Heart at the Redlands House link. 

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

Secondary Sport

Redlands Rhino – Weekly Fixtures

Please note: Redlands Rhino has the most up-to-date weekly fixtures. This is uploaded every Tuesday afternoon at 4.00pm. Please ensure you check this with regards to game times, venues and oppositions.

Weekly Results

Head of Sport

Welcome to Term 3, I hope that everyone had a restful and relaxing break.

Over the holidays we had some fantastic results in the Snowsports team who competed in the Redlands Cup and NSW Interschools which took place over the final week of the holidays. A full report and list of results can be found in the Snowsports section of Note Day. I would like to congratulate all members of the Snowsports team on their excellent results as well as thank the staff and parents who assisted in running the Redlands Cup and race week.

With three rounds left of ISA Winter Sport until the semis and finals, all students must approach every training and game with a high level of intensity and engagement. Our coaching staff are working hard on establishing clear plans to enable as many teams as possible to have the opportunity to compete in the finals series of their sports. We have several teams in Netball, Hockey, Football, Rugby and Tennis all in strong positions on the ladder across multiple divisions. I wish all students the best of luck.

If any parent of student wishes to review the ladder for any ISA Sport they can do so by going on the ISA website. 

As an ISA school I would also like to take this time to remind our community of the ISA Code of Conduct. This can be found here.

Please note that any breaches in the Code can have implications on the School and the students’ participation in that respective sport.

18/19 Summer Sport Registrations

Summer sport registrations will be open from next Monday 30 July for two weeks. The registration process is only able to be completed by students through their school Google accounts. A full list of available Representative and Non-Representative sports, as well as preliminary information related to each sport, can be found on Redlands Pulse. All students and parents are strongly encouraged to read through the details of each sports option prior to making their selection.

Athletics

Athletics Training starts again tomorrow (Friday 27 July) and will run at Balmoral every Friday until 31 August when it will change to Narrabeen Sport and Recreation Centre. Students are reminded to check their emails with regards to the information letters sent out during the holidays.   

Football

If you have taken any Football photos, please send them through to sports@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Hockey

This weekend will see our three teams play at our home venue at Barker College. Our 1sts and 2nds Girls currently sit 2^nd on the ladder and will be looking to strengthen their opportunities for hopeful Finals berths while the 3rds Girls are sitting in 5^th place and will need a strong second half of the year to secure a Finals berth. All game times are listed on Redlands Rhino.

Netball

Students are reminded that Tuesday morning trainings start at 7.00am. Students should arrive before this to allow ample training time.

Our NSNA teams are on duty this weekend (Saturday 28 July) from 10.00am – 12.45pm. We are looking for a few more volunteers to help out, so please email cellis@redlands.nsw.edu.au at your earliest convenience.

Summer Sport Choices

There will be a Summer Sports Fete on Thursday 2 August at lunchtime in the Liggins Quad. Tthis is a great chance for students to speak with Summer Sport Captains about the different Representative and Non-Representative choices available. Summer Sport selections will be open from Monday 30 July till Sunday 12 August.

Tennis

The NSTA and ISA competitions will resume this Saturday. Please check Redlands Rhino and Redlands Pulse for playing rosters and fixtures.

Waterpolo

Our Yr 7 Waterpolo competition begins on Friday night (27 July), this is a great competition for those wishing to improve or begin their Waterpolo skills!

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

All Sports contacts can be found on Redlands Pulse.

Junior Sport

IPSHA Sports

IPSHA Sport recommences this weekend and we have a few minor alterations for game times and venues.
6A football now at 10.15am on University Oval, Macquarie Uni Playing Fields
6B football now at 9.30am on University Oval, Macquarie Uni Playing Fields
6C football now at 10.15am on University Oval, Macquarie Uni Playing Fields
Yr 3 Red football match is now on Old Boys Oval in the Newington Senior Campus at 8am

Snowsports

There were some amazing results from the Snowy Mountains over the holidays, with over 500 competitors involved in the Redlands Cup and some 44 Redlands teams qualifying to represent at the NSW Snowsports Championships next month. There was tremendous feeling around the Redlands team on the mountain and it was wonderful to see the camaraderie and team spirit shown across the whole mountain to the competitors in the Blue and Gold!

NSNA Netball

Our Netball teams launch back into action this week and with all of our teams in the thick of the fight for Semi Final spots, it’s sure to be exciting times at Willoughby on a Friday night.

AFL

Our AFL boys put in a remarkably courageous last match last term going down to Knox’s top team, but pushing them all the way with courage and commitment. This week’s match has moved. The boys now take on Trinity at Mahoney Park, Marrickville at 8am.

Rugby

Our Rugby boys face a road trip this week, taking on Central Coast Grammar at their Campus at Erina Heights at 9am. The players bus will depart from Allister Street gates at 7.30am.

Term 4 Sports Selections

Keep an eye on your email for Summer Sport selections. Summer Sport commences in the final weeks of this term and we’re giving everyone the opportunity to re-select for Summer. Some sports have limited numbers due to safety and facilities and will be first in best dressed! We are again using the Trybooking online system, please ensure that if you have more than one child in the Junior School that you book each child in individually.

Athletics Carnival 

The Junior School Athletics Carnival is approaching fast and will be held on Wednesday 8 August at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre and students across Yrs 2-6 are steadily working on developing their technique across the range of track and field events during PE classes in the lead up to the Carnival.

Photos

We love photos and showing off your great action shots from Sports fixtures on Saturday. If anyone has any pics or takes any, I love to use them to showcase our current teams and past teams on the rolling display in Dunnet Hall. Please send me the pics, or a link or even pop them in on a USB (it will be returned) to the Sports Office.

Winter Before School Training Schedule

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

Snowsports

Redlands Cup

The 21^st Redlands Cup was a complete success for all competitors, parents and helpers. Many thanks to our sponsors:

Congratulations to our Champions:

Full results can be found here. 

Sydney Interschools Championships

Full results can be found here or there is a summary on Redlands Pulse.

The Redlands team of 135 students from Kindergarten to Yr 12 had 85 teams of which 44 qualified for the NSW Championships coming up at Thredbo on 16-19 August.

Redlands won Overall Junior Coed School, Champion Junior Coed School in Skiing, Overall Senior Coed School, Champion Senior Coed School in Skiing and Snowboarding.

These shields were presented to Dr Lennox, Mr Guha and Ms Fellowes at respective assemblies.

Great leadership was shown on and off the snow by our Snowsports Captains, Anna Murphy and Tim Goerner, who presented a great summary at the Secondary School Assembly on Tuesday.

Friends of Snowsports

You are invited to our Friends of Snowsports monthly meeting on 6 August at 6-7pm in H2.5 on the Senior Campus

Snowsports Training Weekends

Only a few spaces available! Ski/Snowboard at Thredbo for Yrs 3-11, all ability levels – beginner to Race Training:

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

Book Tickets

More details are on Redlands Pulse. 

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

Ballet and Dance

Students Achievements

Welcome back to Term 3. We hope you enjoyed the holidays and feel rested for the exciting term ahead! Our students have been very busy over the holidays. Many Junior School students attended the holiday RAD workshops with Miss Samantha and Miss Maria and Jazz rehearsals with Miss Shannon.

Jade Patrick had a wonderful result at her first Sydney Eisteddfod. She placed 3^rd in the Under 15 and Under Jazz section.

Jennifer Psaroulis placed 1^st in 16 Years Jazz, Highly Commended in 16 Years Contemporary and Highly Commended in 16 Years Hip Hop in the Sydney Eisteddfod.

Ashley Stapleton competed in the Demi Character section in Live to Dance and received 2^nd place.

Elina Filatova and Isabel Dong competed in The Ultimate Dance Challenge in the 14/U Jazz Duo/Trio  section winning 1^st place. Elina also competed her solo at the competition placing 3^rd.

Congratulations to all girls!!

Lost Property

We have many items of clothing, both uniform and personal, which is in our Lost Property basket. If you are missing any clothing PLEASE come and take a look through the basket as it will be cleared out in Week 3.

Appearance

Please take time to remind your children to bring their appropriate Dance uniform and shoes to class, in particular the students should make sure their hair is neat and tidy.

Can’t Come to Class?

Please do not forget to let us know if sickness, injury or change of circumstance has occurred.

Any Questions?

Please contact us at dance@redlands.edu.nsw.au  We would love to hear from you!

Important Dates

Week 2 on 2 August: Yr 11 and 12 performances in Parkes Hall (Marcia’s Senior classes cancelled)
Week 8 on 15 September: Redlands Spring Fair. Please note all Ballet and Dance classes are cancelled on this day. There will be a small performance program tbc.
Week 10 on 25 September: Watching Week – Grades Ballet classes only
Term 4 Week 1: RAD Grade Examinations tbc

Spring Holiday Weeks

Concert Rehearsals (1-5 October) details to come
RAD Worships (9-13 October) details to come

End of Year Ballet and Dance Concert Term 4

Week 4: EOY Sunday rehearsals Jazz ONLY 11 November – Parkes Hall, details to come
Week 5: EOY Sunday rehearsals Ballet ONLY 18 November – Parkes Hall, details to come
Week 6: EOY Concerts 6.30pm Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 November. Saturday classes will be on 24 November.
Week 7: EOY Pre-primary and Bambino Concerts – Parkes Hall
Week 7: Last Ballet and Dance Classes. Last Day of all classes at Redlands is Saturday 30 November. No Watching Days in Term 4.

We look forward to working with everyone in this busy but exciting Semester

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

Drama and Theatre

Welcome back to all our Drama and Theatre students and families for an exciting Semester 2. Yr 12 Drama and Theatre students will be completing the final examinations in Term 3. We wish them every success and look forward to seeing many of their efforts presented to the public over the next week. Over the holidays Senior students were involved in a variety of specialist workshops in preparation for their final exams. 

Senior Showcase

30 and 31 July at 6.30pm in the Drama Studio

Parents and friends are invited to attend the graduating performances of the group devised major works of the IB Theatre and HSC Drama students on 30 and 31 July at 6.30pm in the Drama Studio. Students have devised original works from a variety of starting points exploring a diverse range of stories of from flights of the imagination of the artist, the flights of Amelia Earhart to the flights of superheroes.

Drama Competition

Thursday 16 August at 6.30pm

The Drama Competition will be held on 16 August in the Drama Studio. Students will be competing in the categories of comedy and drama with contemporary performance pieces. All are welcome to join us. Our adjudicator will be Redlander and recent ACA graduate, Sean Lyall. 

Yr 11 Production

17-18 September at 6.30pm

After attending an amazing performance of Frantic Assembly’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Yr 11 IB and HSC students will present a series of original works featuring physical theatre scenes based on the techniques of Frantic Assembly. These creative and engaging performances will be held in the Drama Studio at 6.30pm on 17 and 18 September. All are welcome.

Extra Subject Drama and Theatre Classes

All classes in Extra Subject Performing Arts resume this week. Limited vacancies exist in some courses. Enrolment applications are available on Redlands Pulse.

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

Music

Forms and Information

Junior Music Festival

The Junior Music Festival will be held on Thursday 2 August (Week 2) at 4.30pm. Our Cocurricular ensembles and Curriculum classes have been eagerly rehearsing and will perform a variety of repertoire that explores our STEAM theme which celebrates our cross-curriculum study of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Tickets are available on line, please click here.  Please note that all Junior Cocurricular rehearsals will be cancelled in Week 2 in order to facilitate preparation for the concert.

Senior Campus

HICES 2018

Thank you to all students who applied to the HICES Music Festival this term, where an external panel considered state-wide applicants from Independent Coeducational Schools across NSW. As part of the selection process, with a high level of musical ability and an overwhelming number of applicants across all schools this year, places had to be capped and unfortunately not all students who applied were offered a place at the 2018 HICES Festival. Congratulations to the following students who were selected to represent Redlands at the HICES Music Festival this year:

Vocal Ensemble: Phoebe Barnett (Yr 7), Poppy Justice (Yr 7), Tess Malycon (Yr 7), Georgia Verschoor (Yr 7), Carmen Brisson (Yr 9), Olivia Donoghue (Yr 9), Yelena Ganter (Yr 9), Maddie Hunt (Yr 9)

Concert Band: Jack Lazzarotto (Yr 7), Oscar Whatmough (Yr 7), Hadley Wintle (Yr 7), Brianna Irvine (Yr 8), Piper Allen (Yr 9)

Symphonic Wing Ensemble: Eden Borrie (Yr 8)

Honour Choir: Callum Wardman-Browne (Yr 8), Jasmine Hill (Yr 10)

Orchestra: Cara Eccleston (Yr 10)

String Ensemble: Sophia Justice (Yr 9)

Music Ensemble Rehearsals

All Senior Cocurricular Ensembles have commenced this week (Week 1 Term 3). Throughout Weeks 1-5 students will be rehearsing in Small Ensembles and preparing repertoire for possible selection as performers at the Annual Music Awards Dinner on Friday 24 August (Week 5). Students will receive the opportunity to work with Music specialists in developing skills for performance in small ensembles over the coming weeks.

Junior Campus

Junior Music Festival

The Junior Music Festival will be held on Thursday 2 August (Week 2) Term 3. Our Cocurricular ensembles and Curriculum classes have been eagerly rehearsing and will perform a variety of repertoire that explores our STEAM theme which celebrates our cross-curriculum study of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics. Tickets are available on line, please click here.  Please note that all Cocurricular rehearsals will be cancelled in Week 2 in order to facilitate preparation for the concert.

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