Redlands House and Transition Gold

School Readiness

As we enter Semester 2, many families are starting to think about the following year, and considering if their child is “school ready”. This is a hot topic in the media, in playgrounds all over Australia: Should you hold your child back a year and allow them to enter school at an older age than their classmates?

A global trend in education has seen parents lean towards holding their children back, with research showing little academic benefit in starting early and considerable benefits in starting late. Psychologist Dr Amanda Mergler published an article in the Australasian Journal of Early Childhood. She found the proportion of parents holding children back until they turned six almost doubled in the last five years. It has been reported that in New South Wales, the proportion of parents holding back could be as high as 22 percent.

Many factors must be taken into consideration when making this important decision: How close a child is to the cut-off age, maturity of the child, social and emotional maturity, impacts in the later years, financial pressures and the parent’s own school experience. Your class teacher is a good reference point. They see how your child works in a group learning space, as opposed to being taught individually. Group work demands skills such as concentration and on task behaviour focus.

Some would say you’re not actually holding them back, you’re actually giving them a head start, as when they begin school, they will be older, more mature and more ready than they would have been. 

Links to related articles:

How Holding Kids Back From School Can Increase Academic Success

Should I Hold My Child Back From Starting School

Juniors to Seniors

To clarify the process for new families who have children moving from Juniors to Seniors in the coming year. Children stay in their class, with the same group of children for the Senior year. In the Senior year they will attend 3 days a week as follows:

• Orange Class Seniors  – Wednesday/ Thursday/ Friday
• Yellow Class Seniors  –  Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday
• Blue Class Seniors     –  Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday

Jeans 4 Genes

Just a reminder Redlands House will be taking part in Jeans for Genes Day on Friday 4 August. 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 donate to 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.

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

Head of Preparatory School

Redlands Cup

Two of our Kindergarten students, Jemima Joyce and Saskia Williams along with Annabel Grinham and Jonathan Burton from Yr 1, participated in the Redlands Cup on Sunday 9 July in Thredbo. 
Our prep students competed with courage and resilience and most of all they had fun participating in their events.

Annabel, Jemima and Saskia came second in the Division 6 Alpine GS Girls team event. 
Jemima, Saskia and Jonathan also participated in the Sydney  Interschools Race week in Division 6 on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 July in Thredbo. 
Jemima came 22nd and Saskia came 24th in the Division 6 Girls Alpine GS Ski event out of 26 Kindergarten to Yr 2 girls. 
Jonathan came 31st in the Division 6 Boys Alpine GS event out of 37 Kindergarten to Yr 2 Boys. 

Saskia also participated in the Division 6 Girls Ski Cross event. She came 14th out of 21 Kindergarten to Yr 2 girls. This result means Saskia will be competing at the State Championships for Ski Cross, Division 6 in August.

Congratulations to all those who skied over the three-day period. We are super proud of you all.

Jeans for Genes Day, Friday 4 August

1in 20 children faces a birth defect or genetic disease, like cancer, cystic fibrosis, and life-threatening metabolic disorders. That’s 12 kids born every minute worldwide. Money raised from Jeans for Genes Day events help scientists find treatments and cures for these children.

The families of these children are used to hearing words like “incurable” or “lifelong effects”. It doesn’t have to be this way. Right now, the Children’s Medical Research Institute are working on gene therapy to find cures for previously incurable genetic diseases. Kids just want to be kids, but instead of playing sports with their friends or catching butterflies on a sunny day, these kids are getting liver transplants, taking dozens of medications, or getting their next dose of chemotherapy.

Your support helps the scientists at Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) find cures, so these kids and millions more like them can go back to being kids. CMRI scientists ask the difficult questions in order to gain the important answers. This knowledge enables them to light the spark of discovery and to create a healthier future for all children.

On Friday August 4, Redlands House and Prep students and staff are encouraged to wear ‘a touch of denim’ to school to support Jeans for Genes Day. Our wonderful parent community will be baking cupcakes for sale on the day. Students can buy a cake for $2 to help raise money for the CMRI.

If your child has after school sport, please ensure they wear their sandshoes, students can change into their sports uniform if they wish after school.

Week 3 Learning Conversations

We look forward to welcoming our parents into classrooms next week for Learning Conversations. These sessions provide our families with an opportunity to discuss Semester One reports. Staff will also be sharing what the focus is for learning this term. If you would like to have a discussion with any specialist or other a Learning Plus staff member, please ask the class teacher to invite them to your meeting. 

Lost Property

You may have noticed that our Lost Property cupboard has disappeared! The decision was made to remove it as it had become a dumping ground for anything and everything, we were even finding food scraps in it. Already the amount of clothing and lunch boxes has built up to levels that are unmanageable.

I am putting out a request to any parent who would like to volunteer one afternoon a week to help us sort and return the lost property items to classes or take unnamed items to charity bins. If you are interested and would like to lend a hand, please call, email, or chat to Karin Alfonso at Prep Reception. Thank you in advance for helping us.

Wellbeing Lunchtime Activities

Ms Fiebiger has once again pulled together a fun and supportive term of wellbeing activities for our students. The timetable is visible around the Prep School so I would encourage our families to have a discussion with your children about what they would like to attend. A big thank you to Ms Wales (Annabel’s mum, One Blue) who continues to come in and take the Crafty Kids Club. If there are any other parents who would like to take a lunchtime activity, please talk to myself or Ms Fiebiger.

Cocurricular Music for Kindergarten Students

In Semester 2 we invite Kindergarten students to enrol in cocurricular music ensembles. Kindergarten students are eligible to enrol in Prep Choir (no audition required) or Prep Strings (no audition required but prerequisite of at least 1 term of private lessons). For more information, please contact juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Wayside Chapel Junior Campus Winter Collection

Wayside Chapel is an iconic Sydney Community whose message of love over hate deeply resonates with our Redlands Values. The Junior Campus is partnering with Wayside this winter to provide much needed goods for those experiencing homelessness in Sydney. They urgently need new or old (in good condition) warm clothes, sleeping bags, socks, beanies. For a complete list of donation needs see the attached list. Your gifts immediately improve the lives of those who visit Wayside. Hand in donations to either Prep or Junior Receptions up until 24 August.   

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

From the Principal

Like many of you, I spent last Friday evening thoroughly entertained, impressed and in awe of the performances of our Secondary School students at this year’s Gala Arts. (Gala Arts is a showcase of the creative and performing arts across the categories of photography, theatre, dance, vocal and instrumental in a House Competition format.) Congratulations, not just to the winners, but to all students and staff who were involved both on stage and off stage.

Yet what struck me even more than the vast array of talent on display were the underlying messages about our School’s culture that were also on display and were reinforced by conversations I had with some of the impressive alumni judges who were present.

At Redlands we pride ourselves in providing a vast smorgasbord of opportunities for students to “let their light shine” and “develop their own unique potential”. These opportunities are in the arts, sports and other cocurricular pursuits, as well as in their learning, leadership, service and social development, to name a few.

However, what I think sets Redlands apart from other schools that may have similar missions, is that we truly celebrate this “unique potential” of individual students and create a safe space for them to “have a go”, “put themselves out there” and extend themselves in ways they may never felt was possible.

Luke Haberecht (Arts Captain and Redlander 2014) shared with me that he took for granted these opportunities and this Redlands culture until he was in the industry and, when sharing his school experiences with fellow professional performers, they were envious of what Redlands provided him.

What was also on display on Friday evening was the tremendous support for those involved, whether that was from the fellow performers or from the audience – an audience which was made up of a large number of students supporting their peers.

Another alumni judge, Tess Haubrich (Arts Captain and Redlander 2007), remarked to the audience about how impressed she was by the palpable support she could sense amongst the performers and from the audience on the night. She also reflected to me that this level of support is quite special and is not always felt in the professional realm.   

I would encourage those who were not able to attend Gala Arts this year, to book in their tickets early next year as it is a truly special night in many different ways.

Vale Martin Longhurst

At the end of last week we were informed that long serving former staff member, Martin Longhurst, passed away after his battle with cancer.

Martin played many roles in his thirty years of dedicated service at Redlands from 1981-2010, most notably Director of Sport. As Director of Sport, he initiated many important changes in the Sports program at Redlands, not the least of which was the transition to a fully coeducational sports program. Martin was also instrumental in the establishment of the ISA (Independent Sporting Association) in 1990 and was the ISA’s founding Director of Sport until 1998.

A number of staff, student representatives and I attended his funeral today and our most sincere condolences are with Martin’s family and those close to him during this time.

Mr Sean Corcoran

Photo Caption: Congratulations to all students and staff for staging another fantastic Gala Arts event last Friday. 

Community Update

It was a pleasure to host the Junior School Parent Contact Group (PCG) Meeting in the refreshed Liggins Building on our Secondary Campus this week. We are so grateful for our active and passionate PCGs who continue to explore and deliver ways to keep our community connected, included and supported. If you are looking to connect with our community for support then please reach out to the passionate and diverse experience of our class and year group parents, the RPFA and Friends of Groups that support Redlands families.

Our Gala Ball is just around the corner and final preparations for this spectacular community event are currently underway.  A reminder that all proceeds from the Gala Ball benefit the Dr Sue Morey AM Scholarship Appeal. Bidding has now opened for the online auction associated with this fundraising event and this will be complimented by live auctions and raffles on the night. To read more about our Gala Ball, and the fabulous experiences, products and activities on offer please check out the Foundation section of today’s Note Day.

In an update on my Legacy Gift article from last week, we are delighted to announce that the Tote Bags and Sports Towels developed and designed by our current Yr 12 cohort are now available for sale. Further details on these can again be found in the Foundation section.

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

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

Foundation

Winter Wonderland Online Auction and Bali Online Raffle are NOW OPEN with Prizes for Everyone!

An exciting array of beauty, fitness and restaurant vouchers, jewellery, holiday houses and experiences generously donated by our local business community, parents and corporate partners, as well as a unique opportunity to win a special holiday in Bali for 7 nights for 10 people through the Bali Raffle, with only 250 tickets issued!

Online Auction Prizes include:

• Four corporate tickets Sydney Roosters v Wests Tigers, Saturday 26 August 5.30pm. In the Captains Club, the Hirers Dining Room at Allianz Stadium, for Round 26. Valued at $1,600
• Five nights for 13 people at magic Moona Moona Lookout, Vincentia. Valued at $5,500
• Champagne and Canape event for 10 people at Evoka, Mosman. Valued at $550

BID NOW

Bali Online Raffle

Seven nights for 10 guests in one of Bali’s most luxurious and exclusive villas! 

High chance to WIN! 250 tickets available only at $100 per a ticket

 Set on 1,700sqm of tropical zen-like grounds, this gorgeous property includes 5 bedrooms, each with a natural stone and marble luxury en-suite. Garden gazebos, 10 sun lounges and a 15m infinity pool surround the villa making it the epitome of true luxury!

Both Auction and Bali Raffle will Close on Saturday, 12 August, 11pm!  

An additional Live Auction will be conducted on the night with the possibility to send a proxy bid for those who will not be able to attend this event.

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

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

Evoka, designing and crafting statement treasures in Mosman.  To receive a 20% in store discount, simply show your Gala Ball booking confirmation on your phone and this discount is also extended to Year 10 and Year 12 formal attendees. Located at shop 2/599 Military Rd, Mosman

Nurse Next Door offers in-home aged and disability care, covering the lower North Shore up to Chatswood.  An information evening to learn more about in-home aged and disability care has been organised on Wednesday 6 September, 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Neutral Bay Club. Please register HERE.

Yr 12 Legacy Gift – Class of 2023 Sports Towels and Tote Bags are Here!

There has been an overwhelming interest and support for the Year 12 students. We encourage everyone to secure their own unique collector’s item on time to avoid disappointment.

Purchase Here

Donate Here

Promotional Video

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

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

Redlands Parents and Friends

Coming Up  

Parent / Family Get-togethers  

Friends of Groups End of Season Celebrations / Awards Dinners 

• Thurs 24 Aug           Hockey – book here
• Fri 25 Aug                 Music
• Tues 5 Sept              Dance
• Wed 6 Sept               Netball
• Thurs 7 Sept             Football
• Fri 8 Sept                  Drama

Walks on Tracks

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

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

Our walk next week on Wed 2 Aug is from Little Manly to North Head. Meet at Little Manly beach at 8.40am. As we will be walking through a national park, please do not bring your dogs.

Any questions, please contact Carys on 0423 663 970. 

Book Club

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

Our first book for this term will be The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley. The date for the meeting is to be confirmed – likely to be the first or second week in August in the evening.

Parents Tennis

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

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

Sign up for your respective sessions below:

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

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

Photo Gallery

Walks on Tracks enjoyed the sunshine on a long walk around Watsons Bay… and even caught a glimpse of some whales just offshore 

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

2023 RPFA Committee

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

Contact us!

Head of Secondary School

2023 Gala Arts

Gala Arts, held last Friday night, was a superb event showcasing student talent across the Secondary School. Our Yr 12 Arts and House Captains joyfully led us through an evening that provided great pleasure to all involved. This week in our first Student-Led Assembly for the term, our Student Leaders gave thanks to all involved, including the teachers and staff.

2023 Winners for Gala Arts

• Dance: Let Me Love You – Dante Minassian
• Theatre: The Play That Went Wrong – Angus Baker, Halcyon Hunt, Charlee Kwintner, Sholto Mirrlees-Black, Liam Petersen, Sebastian Tang
• Instrumental: Billie – Hadley Wintle
• Vocal: Still In Love With You – Scarlett Ilic
• VA Photography – 7-9: Bike – Scarlett Giddings
• VA Photography – 10-12:  A Portrait of Two – Flynn Northam
• Overall Winner:  Billie – Hadley Wintle
• Overall House Winner: Cowper

Last week Isaac Brooks and Imogen Howard competed at the NSW All Schools XC at the Sydney Motorsport Park. Isaac finished 11th in the 17 years boys (6km) and Imogen finished 14th in the 15 years girls (4km). These are strong results for Isaac and Imogen, as there were around 100 runners in each race.

Australasian Economics Competition

Yr 12 student Taylor Riddell has been announced as one of the five national winners in the Australian Economics Olympiad 2023. She was invited to participate in the Australasian Economics Competition (AAEO) and during the winter holidays, she competed with National Economics Olympiad winners from other countries, representing Australia with four other participants from across Australia. I am very pleased to share with you that the Australian team won the final round of the competition and was awarded the gold medal!

With other overseas and interstate participants, she participated in a range of different activities, including a visit to the NSW Treasury and the Reserve Bank of Australia. On the final day, she presented a case study about Australia’s childcare policies, in front of a panel of judges including the UNSW Economics Professor Gigi Foster, Ashley Brosnan of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Ian Dehlsen of the NSW Treasury.

This unique experience allowed Taylor to showcase her skills on an international stage while fostering cross-cultural exchange and collaboration.

Yr 12 Student Taylor Riddell

Mock Trial

Last night the Mock Trial Team competed against Marsden High in our first Knock-Out Round. Our witnesses Sophia Rolon and Annie Zhang gave credible evidence as a lawyer and Constable about a fight that occurred between two basketball players. Barrister 1 Josie Bannon made a strong opening argument about the difference between competitiveness versus assault in sports and Barrister 2 Marcus Cooper-Hor was able to unnerve the other team through his skilled cross examination of the Defence witnesses. Anneka Steele our Solicitor and Jack Keogh our Magistrates Clerk supported the team through weeks of research and preparation, leading to a well-deserved win and progression to the next round.

Anxiety and Depression in Teenagers – Weathering the Storm

This is our focus for the upcoming Parent Session to support Student Wellbeing on Tuesday 1 August from 5.30 – 7.00PM in the Learning Hub. Please RSVP your intention to attend.

Jeans for Genes Day

Week 3 Friday 4 August

This year’s Jeans for Genes Day will be taking place Week 3 Friday 4 August! This event is all about supporting medical research and raising funds for children and families living with genetic disorders.

Did you know 1 in 20 children faces a birth defect or genetic disease? That’s around 1 per class!

On Friday Week 3, students can come to school in their favourite pair of jeans or denim clothing, as well as the colour blue. For the privilege of dressing down, a gold coin donation will be collected during Tutor. Students may also wish to purchase a blue ribbon before school for $2, or buy a sausage sizzle and can of soft drink in the Liggins Quad at lunch.

We are also asking for nut-free baked goods donations that will be sold at the Junior School on the day. The treats can be dropped off in the Liggins Staffroom before school on the Friday. Please include a visible list of ingredients.

There is also a donations page where you can make a direct contribution to our fundraising efforts found at the link or QR Code below.

DONATE NOW

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

Service

Jeans for Genes Day

Week 3 Friday 4 August

This year’s Jeans for Genes Day will be taking place Week 3 Friday 4 August! This event is all about supporting medical research and raising funds for children and families living with genetic disorders.

Did you know 1 in 20 children faces a birth defect or genetic disease? That’s around 1 per class!

On Friday Week 3, students can come to school in their favourite pair of jeans or denim clothing, as well as the colour blue. For the privilege of dressing down, a gold coin donation will be collected during Tutor. Students may also wish to purchase a blue ribbon before school for $2, or buy a sausage sizzle and can of soft drink in the Liggins Quad at lunch.

We are also asking for nut-free baked goods donations that will be sold at the Junior School on the day. The treats can be dropped off in the Liggins Staffroom before school on the Friday. Please include a visible list of ingredients.

There is also a donations page where you can make a direct contribution to our fundraising efforts found at the link or QR Code below.

DONATE NOW

Claudia De Leo
cdeleo@redlands.nsw.edu.au

University and Careers

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

Yr 12 Notices

Week 6 HSC/IB Core Presentations

Careers will be coming to Yr 12 Core lessons in Week 6 to make sure everyone is on track with their UAC applications. We will be explaining preferences and offers, EAS and SRS.

Macquarie University Early Entry

Round 1 Applications close 31 July. Apply by 31 July for an offer on 4 September.

Learn More

Round 2 closes 31 August.

Higher Education Students Need a USI 

The Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a person’s education number for life. Most Yr 12 students should create a USI. A USI is required for tertiary admission, some tertiary applications, access to Commonwealth supported university places and HELP loans, and to receive an Australian qualification or award. Learn more, including how to create a USI.

Studying in Victoria

Monash Information Evening Webinar for students in NSW/ACT

16 August, 6:30pm-8pm (AEST)

Virtually via Zoom (link will be provided upon registration)

Find Out More and Register to Attend

University of Melbourne Open Day 
20 August

University of Melbourne Residential colleges applications
Applications are now open for 2024 entry. Visit our website for details on how your students can apply for next year. This year the University’s residential colleges awarded $7.5 million in scholarships and bursaries to support our students, with 1 in 3 receiving financial assistance. 

Click Here for More Information

VTAC

Applications to universities in Victoria are through VTAC which opens 31 July.
On time applications due 28 September.
How to Apply
VTAC Recorded Webinars: 
Applying to UniMelb through VTAC webinar 3 August 6.30 – 7.30pm.

Register Here

Upcoming Events

Careers In Space

1 August
Careers in the space industry with the Australian Space Centre, hosted by CEAV. 

Register Here

University of Sydney | Nursing at Sydney

2 August

Nursing is one of Australia’s fastest-growing employment sectors. Our Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) and double degrees in nursing will prepare you to apply for registration to practice as a nurse in Australia. Join us to learn more about the program, work placements and what a typical student looks like. This session is delivered by current students studying Nursing.

Find Out More

UOW | Wollongong Open Day

5 August  

Learn More

ACU Open Day

5 August – North Sydney 
10am – 2pm 

ICMS Open Day

6 August

SCU | 2023 Open Day

 6 to 13 August  

Learn More

The Women’s College 2023 Open Day UQ

6 August 9:00am to 4:00pm. 

Register for the 2023 Open Day

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

Year 12

Yr 12 Shine At Gala Arts

The Class of 2023 showcased a remarkable depth of talent in various artistic disciplines, including artists, instrumentalists, dancers, actors, and vocalists, during the 2023 Gala Arts evening. Congratulations to all the Yr 12 students who delivered outstanding performances, as well as the dedicated production crew who worked diligently behind the scenes to bring this state-of-the-art production to life.

A resounding round of applause goes to Hadley Wintle, who earned the prestigious title of overall winner of Gala Arts for his highly conceptual instrumental piece, Billie. Hadley’s performance on the alto saxophone, accompanied by Zi-Hao Lee on piano, created a mesmerising fusion with the soulful voices of Billie Holiday. The audience was treated to an extraordinary, highly original, and innovative performance.

Additionally, special recognition goes to Flynn Northam for securing the top spot in the Gala Arts Photo Competition senior category. Furthermore, congratulations to the Cowper House for claiming victory in the Gala Arts House Shield competition. Lastly, a heartfelt appreciation to the Arts Captains, Maya Little and Sebastian Tang, for their sensational job as MCs for the evening and to all the House Captains and Captains of Activities for their efforts in presenting each of the Gala Arts Performances to the audience. 

The Gala Arts event was a true celebration of the Class of 2023’s artistic talent, and all involved should be immensely proud of their contributions and achievements.

Below are a list of the students and their outstanding performance pieces:

• Bach Suite 2 – Sabrina Blasco (Instrumental)
• The Play That Went Wrong – Sebastian Tang (Theatre)
• Safety of Distance – Hadley Wintle, Lachlan Scott, Lucy Baird, Jamison Houchell (Instrumental)
• That’s Life – Alyssa Tinetti (Dance)
• Quiet – Phoebe Barnett (Vocal)
• Laughing Wild – Daisy Oliver (Theatre)
• Addicted To You – Maya Little and Sam Chubb (Vocal)
• Billie – Hadley Wintle (Instrumental)
• Mad At You – Avalon Thomas (Dance)
• My Baby Cares For Me – Joe Griffiths, Lily Kneale, Oscar Whatmough, Jack Lazzarotto (Instrumental)
• Happiness Is A Butterfly – Elke Mueller, Jack Lazzarotto (Vocal)
• Ending – Bronte Backhouse (Dance)
• When I Grow Up – Sabrina Blasco, Poppy Justice, Claudia Lalich, Eve Phillips, Marli Prado, Alyssa Tinetti (Theatre)
  

Week 1 Year Assembly Growth Awards

HSC Growth Award

Congratulations to Mabel Hancock who was the recipient of last week’s Year Assembly HSC Growth Award.

Mabel’s Term 2 Effort Score was in the top 20 effort scores for Term 3 across Year 7 – 12. Mabel has increased her cocurricular involvement since the beginning of Yr 11 and she has also had numerous meetings with the Career Advisors, and her ‘Place in the World’ globe on the iGrow tree is full. 

Well done Mabel! 

IB Growth Award

Congratulations to Eve Phillips who was the recipient of last week’s Year Assembly IB Growth Award. 

Eve’s effort score improved by 11.8% from Term 1 to Term 2. Eve has participated in a significant number of cocurricular activities including The Addams Family Musical and Gala Arts throughout her senior studies. Eve’s study habits improved significantly, particularly after a rocky Term 1. Eve has worked hard to find a balance between cocurricular activities and IB academic workload. 

Well done Eve! 

Yr 12 HSC and IB Trial Examinations

Best of luck to all Yr 12 students completing their Trial HSC and IB examinations over the next two weeks. 

A reminder that students are to arrive 15 minutes before their exam begins. The exams will begin without the student if they are late. Yr 12 are also reminded to check approved equipment lists e.g. black pens, clear pencil cases/water bottles, no smart watches or phones etc.

In a brief Year Meeting this week, Yr 12 were encouraged to get a lift to school by parents and avoid driving directly to school. This is so students can arrive to school on time for their exam and remove any stress; particularly driving to and from an exam when accidents can happen if a student is feeling stressed and anxious during the Trial exam period. 

2023 ICAS Science Competition

The 2023 ICAS Science competition will take place on Friday 25 August in school. Entry for students in Years 7-10 is voluntary. This year parents will sign up and pay for students directly in the ICAS shop. This needs to be completed before Monday 31 July. The cost of the test is $19.25. Please see the access details below.

Access details for parents:
Your Parent Payment System code is: YGA135
Your parent page link is here

Yr 12 Legacy Gift – Class of 2023 sports towels and tote bags are here!

Students are inviting the entire Redlands community to support their fundraising efforts and contribute to the means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund, to honour Dr Sue Morey AM who graduated from Redlands in 1959 and dedicated over 50 years of service to public health in Australia and continue a legacy of previous cohorts.

“We appreciate your support in our final year, as we come to the end of our Redlands journey. If you wish to join us, please purchase sports towels and/or tote bags, or contribute directly to the Scholarship Fund.” Yr 12 students

Purchase Here

Donate Here

Promotional Video

 If you make a purchase, products will be available this Term (July/August) either delivered to your child’s class/tutor or by post. For any questions, please contact foundation@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

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

Year 11

Key Dates

• 4 August Jeans for Genes Day
• 14-18 August Science Week
• 18 August National Day of Actions Against Bullying and Violence
• 25 August Wear it Purple Day
• 28 August – 7 September Yr 11 HSC and IB Examinations
• 8 September Yr 11 Camp Briefing
• 12 September R U OK? Day
• 21 September Yr 11 Industry Day
• 22 September End of Term 3
• 9 October Term 4 Begins
• 9-13 October Yr 11 Camp

Study Centre

This term, we are trialling a new Study Centre structure based on student and staff feedback. Yr 11 check in with staff on Level 2 of the Redlands Learning Hub and then may decide whether they want to work on their own, in small groups or with a staff member. Several students have already participated this week. The Study Centre schedule is posted for students in the iLearn Yr 11 Pastoral Page and will be posted for parents in Pulse.

Inter-House Debating 2023

This week kicks off the House Debating Competition. Each house will have a chance to compete against another house with the winners competing in the finals. Each year, this cohort has had the opportunity to participate in debating. However, this year, our Yr 11 students are coaches for Yrs 7-10. Coaches are assisting younger years with formulating strong arguments, learning the structure of debating and adhering to times and rules throughout the debate.

Thank you to the following students who have volunteered to be a coach for their house. We wish you all the best of luck over these next few weeks of competition.

Cowper Coaches: Jocelyn Wang, Josie Bannon, Apoorv Pilani, Isaac Brooks, Xander Mullin, Charli Waterland and Anderson Boris.

Dumolo Coaches: Ethan Beggs, Henry Moate, Annie Zhang, Hamish Campbell, Sophia Rolon, Hugo Little, Anneka Steele and Thomas Wright.

McDouall Coaches: Jack Keogh, Chris Szeto, Sholto Mirrlees-Black, Marcus Cooper-Hor, Kabir Yohannan, Rafferty Heard, Antonia Morgan and Alissandra Braden.

Roseby Coaches: Ahnu Guan, Mischa Barac, Scarlett Thorp, Will Algar, Daisy Thomas, Jack Petering, Krishan Price and Flynn Kieran.

Gala Arts Wrap Up

Congratulations to all students who participated and competed in Gala Arts last Friday night. It was an impressive show including photography, singing, instrumentals and acting. The staging, the lighting, the performances and the energy were beautiful throughout the evening, a truly professional production. Yr 11 students involved included: Jasmine Black, Olivia Everingham, Harry Fenton, Tara Gold, Scarlett Ilic, Alfie Leach, Jocelyn Wang, Marcus Cooper-Hor, Aaron Beder, Halcyon Hunt and Sholto Mirrlees-Black.

Congratulations to Hallie Hunt and Sholto Mirrlees-Black for receiving the Best Theatre piece for their incredible performance of The Play That Went Wrong.

Congratulations to Scarlett Ilic for receiving Best Vocal with her own composition Still in Love with You. 

Mock Trial

Last night the Mock Trial Team competed against Marsden High in our first Knock-Out Round. Our witnesses, Sophia Rolon and Annie Zhang, gave credible evidence as a lawyer and Constable about a fight that occurred between two basketball players. Barrister 1, Josie Bannon, made a strong opening argument about the difference between competitiveness versus assault in sports and Barrister 2, Marcus Cooper-Hor, was able to unnerve the other team through his skilled cross examination of the Defence witnesses. Anneka Steele, our Solicitor, and Jack Keogh, our Magistrates Clerk, supported the team through weeks of research and preparation, leading to a well-deserved win and progression to the next round.

Da Vinci Decathlon

On Wednesday 26th July, a group of 8 Year 11 students represented Redlands in the Da Vinci Decathlon state competition, joining 150 teams from across NSW.

Da Vinci Decathlon, an interschool competition held at Knox Grammar School, is named after Leonardo da Vinci, as the tasks that students undertake mirror his diverse skills and interests. Students participated in competitions across ten disciplines related to the theme of Unity, including Mathematics, English, Science, Code Breaking, Engineering, Ideation, Creative Producers, Art and Poetry, Cartography, and Legacy.

A heartfelt round of applause goes out to the students who demonstrated an outstanding work ethic and exceptional teamwork skills, alongside their impressive display of critical and creative thinking throughout the entire process.

Of particular note was their result in the Cartography section, where they placed 1st in the state. Well done Yr 11 team! Students on the Yr 11 Team include Sholto Mirrlees-Black, Jack Keogh, Anderson Boris, Conor Petersen, Heidi Colleran, Annie Zhang, Ahnu Guan and Johnny Wang. 

Push-Up Challenge for Mental Health Wrap-Up

Thank you to everyone who joined us in the push for better health. Over the course of 23 days, 80 students and staff members managed to complete 116,067 push-ups in total! As we split into multiple teams, an outstanding amount of $8,646 was raised to support the Lifeline foundation, which was over $3000 more than our original goal.

We would like to thank the supporters who helped our Push-up Community successfully raise that amount, the teachers who created multiple opportunities for spreading word of the challenge, and finally the 80 amazing people who pushed for the better of mental and physical health. We could not be more grateful.

Jaiden Confessore, Daisy Thomas, Grace Durrant, Johnny Wang and Jack Petering

Student Congratulations

Congratulations to Jessica Van Extel for competing in the NCS CIS in the NSW All Schools Hockey Tri-Series.

Congratulations to Isaac Brooks for competing in the NSW All Schools Cross Country.

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

Year 10

Gala Arts

Gala Arts, the School’s Annual Creative and Performing Arts Festival, was a splendid showcase of the remarkable and diverse talents of Redlands students spanning Years 7 to 12. This event was established with the dual purpose of highlighting the creative talents of Redlands students while fostering friendly Inter-House competition and House spirit.

The festival encompassed enthralling performances in Dance, Instrumental, Theatre and Vocal categories, capturing the essence of the students’ artistic capabilities. Additionally, the foyer proudly exhibited Visual Art and photography pieces that reflected this year’s theme, Extra-Ordinary. Winners from each category were revealed during the event, adding an element of excitement and recognition to the occasion.

Gala Arts holds a deeper significance beyond being a mere showcase of talent. It encourages students to explore new avenues of their abilities, challenging them to push past their limitations and embrace personal growth. Stepping onto the stage or presenting their artworks in front of an audience can be daunting, but it instils confidence and resilience in the face of challenges. It teaches students the value of perseverance and the rewards that come from taking risks.

Participating in Gala Arts and embracing performance challenges goes beyond the applause and recognition. It is about empowering students to discover their full potential, build confidence, cultivate empathy, and become well-rounded individuals prepared to take on life’s diverse challenges.

Congratulations to all Yr 10 students who not only auditioned but were selected as part of the showcase:

• The Play That Went Wrong (Theatre)

Liam Petersen, Angus Baker, Charlee Kwintner (Performing with Halcyon Hunt, Sebastian Tang, and Sholto Mirrlees-Black)

• Part of Me (Vocal)

Emma Morris, Daniel Koppers

• The Pretender (Instrumental)

Amalie Winton (Performing with Jasmine Black, Olivia Everingham, Harry Fenton)

• The Audition Piece (Theatre)

Aneke Golowenko

• My Baby Cares for Me (Instrumental)

Amalie Winton, Jet Gwilliam (Performing with Joe Griffiths, Lily Kneale, Alexander Bush, Oscar Whatmough, Jack Lazzarotto)

• History is Made at Night (Dance)

Louise Abrahams, Sofia Vincent

• When I Grow Up (Theatre)

Tali Feldman, Aneke Golowenko (Performed with Sabrina Blasco, Leo Campbell, Halcyon Hunt, Poppy Justice, Claudia Lalich, Phoebe Sun, Eve Phillips, Marli Prado, Alyssa Tinetti, and Mackenzie Willis)

• Photography Finalist (Years 10-12)

Betti Butcher

Finally, congratulations to the overall House winner, Cowper.

Da Vinci Decathlon

On Wednesday 26 July, a group of Yr 10 students represented Redlands in the Da Vinci Decathlon state competition, joining 150 teams from across NSW.

• Hugo Baird
• Jesse Forrest
• Aneke Golowenko
• Lachlan Green
• Krishna Gupta
• Katherine Lam
• Emma Wong
• Lucile Thompson

Da Vinci Decathlon, an interschool competition held at Knox Grammar School, is named after Leonardo da Vinci, as the tasks that students undertake mirror his diverse skills and interests. Students participated in competitions across ten disciplines related to the theme of Unity, including Mathematics, English, Science, Code Breaking, Engineering, Ideation, Creative Producers, Art and Poetry, Cartography, and Legacy.

A heartfelt round of applause goes out to the students who demonstrated an outstanding work ethic and exceptional teamwork skills, alongside their impressive display of critical and creative thinking throughout the entire process.

Well done Y10 team!

ICAS Science

The 2023 ICAS Science competition will take place on Friday 25 August in school. Entry for students in Years 7-10 is voluntary. This year parents will sign up and pay for students directly in the ICAS shop. This needs to be completed before Monday 31 July. The cost of the test is $19.25. Please see the access details below.

Access details for parents:
Your Parent Payment System code is: YGA135
Your parent page link is here

News from the Counselling Team- Parent Support Workshop 3

Weathering the Storm: Responding to teen anxiety and depression

Join us for a talk specifically designed to support parents and caregivers who have young people with diagnosed anxiety and depression, as well as those who display signs and symptoms of these conditions. 

During this session, we will explore your crucial role as a parent in responding to mental health issues, helping you to support them in times of distress by gaining a deeper insight into your teenager’s experiences.

Our aim is to equip parents and caregivers with a comprehensive understanding of the signs and symptoms to be mindful of, knowing when to be concerned, and learning practical strategies you can employ to support your young people. We will also provide valuable information on helpful resources and guidance on how to seek out support when needed.

DATE: Tuesday 1 August 2023 5.30pm – 7.00pm

5.30pm Nibbles & Drinks 
6.00pm Presentation  
7.00pm Conclusion

AUDIENCE: Parents of Yr 7 to Yr 12

Registration link: here 

Term 3 Key Dates

Please note some key dates for Term 3 below for your reference.

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

Year 9

Gala Arts

Gala Arts, the School’s Annual Creative and Performing Arts Festival, is an outstanding showcase of the remarkable and diverse talents of Redlands students spanning Years 7 to 12. This event was established with the dual purpose of highlighting the creative talents of Redlands students while fostering friendly Inter-House competition and House spirit.

On Friday 21 July, Redlands students took to the stage at The Concourse, Chatswood and inspired the audience with outstanding performances in Dance, Instrumental, Theatre and Vocal categories. Each performer captured their artistic prowess with energy, emotion and grace. Additionally, the foyer proudly exhibited Visual Arts photography works that reflected this year’s theme, Extra-Ordinary. Winners from each category were revealed at the conclusion of the evening, adding an element of excitement and recognition to the occasion.

Participating in Gala Arts and embracing performance challenges goes beyond the applause and recognition. It is about empowering Redlands to discover their full potential, build confidence, cultivate empathy, and become well-rounded individuals prepared to take on life’s diverse challenges.

Congratulations to all Yr 9 students who auditioned but didn’t make it into the showcase – bravo for challenging yourself to reach new heights! I would like to particularly congratulate the following students who competed in the following sections:

Dance

Dante Minassian: Let Me Love You

7-9 Photography Finalists

Alexandria Fitzpatrick
Scarlett Giddings
Bianca Maxwell
Francesca Richardson

Particular congratulations goes to Scarlett Giddings who was the overall winner of the VA Photography section 7-9 with her image Bike; and Dante Minassian who won the Dance section with his breathtaking lyrical piece Let Me Love You.

Year 9 Dance Achievements

Yr 9 Design Thinking Process

Our Yr 9 students have started the term strong with their Design Thinking project. Having received their teams and specific challenges to solve, we welcomed an impressive line-up of subject matter experts into the Redlands Learning Hub on Wednesday afternoon. The Yr 9 cohort were able to ask them all sorts of questions about their challenge area. Specialist interviews allow the students to quickly upskill in a topic and gain key insights into relevant history context and innovations. While these interviews were designed to offer a systems level overview of the issue and technical knowledge, many of our teams will also undertake what we call ‘user’ interviews which are designed around the people who would be potentially using their product, service or idea. You may well be asked to participate in one!

The challenges are varied, ranging from ‘How might we avoid discarding uneaten food?’ to ‘How might we redesign the Liggins courtyard so that it provides an accessible, comfortable and sociable place for the Redlands community?’

We’d like to extend our gratitude to the subject matter experts who will continue to work with our students as they move through ideation and into prototyping potential solutions before finally pitching their team’s idea back to their subject matter expert. With thanks to Ben Perry from Plantabox, Kate McHugh from KitchenHand, Shaun Christie-David from Plate it Forward, James Petering and Tom Richardson from Redlands Rowing, Vicki Condon from Raise and Dr Phil le Page.

We’d also like to commend our Yr 9 cohort who were curious, courteous, and engaged throughout the process. We are looking forward to guiding them through the next stages.  

Ms. Elizabeth Green: Innovation & Entrepreneurial Learning Strategist

ICAS Science

The 2023 ICAS Science competition will take place on Friday 25 August in school. Entry for students in Years 7-10 is voluntary. This year parents will sign up and pay for students directly in the ICAS shop. This needs to be completed before Monday 31 July. The cost of the test is $19.25. Please see the access details below.

Access details for parents:
Your Parent Payment System code is: YGA135
Your parent page link is here

News from the Counselling Team- Parent Support Workshop 3

Weathering the Storm: Responding to teen anxiety and depression

Join us for a talk specifically designed to support parents and caregivers who have young people with diagnosed anxiety and depression, as well as those who display signs and symptoms of these conditions. 

During this session, we will explore your crucial role as a parent in responding to mental health issues, helping you to support them in times of distress by gaining a deeper insight into your teenager’s experiences.

Our aim is to equip parents and caregivers with a comprehensive understanding of the signs and symptoms to be mindful of, knowing when to be concerned, and learning practical strategies you can employ to support your young people. We will also provide valuable information on helpful resources and guidance on how to seek out support when needed.

DATE: Tuesday 1 August 2023 5.30pm – 7.00pm

5.30pm Nibbles & Drinks 
6.00pm Presentation  
7.00pm Conclusion

AUDIENCE: Parents of Yr 7 to Yr 12

Registration link: here 

Term 3 Key Dates

Please note some key dates for Term 3 below for your reference.

Year 8

Important Events Next Week

Information for both of these events has been pushed out on the Yr 8 page on Pulse.

• Tuesday 1 August – Academic Assessment Services (AAS) Test
• Wednesday 2 August – Student-Led Conferences

Independent Learning Assembly

During our Yr 8 Assembly this week we discussed the habits of high performing students and the nature of independent learning as distinct from homework, including the importance of independent work as students move through their senior schooling.

Please see attached the presentation from this assembly which provides a list of activities that students should consider undertaking during independent learning time.

Year Group Assembly – Term 3 – Week 2 (The Habits of High Performing Students)

Gala Arts

Congratulations to the Yr 8 students who performed or took part as stage crew during the Gala Arts festival last Friday night.

Da Vinci Decathlon

On Tuesday 25th July, a group of eight Yr 8 students represented Redlands in the Da Vinci Decathlon state competition, joining 150 teams from across NSW.

Da Vinci Decathlon, an interschool competition held at Knox Grammar School, is named after Leonardo da Vinci, as the tasks that students undertake mirror his diverse skills and interests. Students participated in competitions across ten disciplines related to the theme of Unity, including Mathematics, English, Science, Code Breaking, Engineering, Ideation, Creative Producers, Art and Poetry, Cartography, and Legacy.

A heartfelt round of applause goes out to the students who demonstrated an outstanding work ethic and exceptional teamwork skills, alongside their impressive display of critical and creative thinking throughout the entire process.

Well done Yr 8 team!

Wellbeing Support Session for Parents – Tuesday 1 August

Weathering the Storm: Responding to teen anxiety and depression

Join us for a talk specifically designed to support parents and caregivers who have young people with diagnosed anxiety and depression, as well as those who display signs and symptoms of these conditions. 

During this session, we will explore your crucial role as a parent in responding to mental health issues, helping you to support them in times of distress by gaining a deeper insight into your teenager’s experiences.

Our aim is to equip parents and caregivers with a comprehensive understanding of the signs and symptoms to be mindful of, knowing when to be concerned, and learning practical strategies you can employ to support your young people. We will also provide valuable information on helpful resources and guidance on how to seek out support when needed.

Key information:

Weathering the storm: Responding to teen anxiety and depression

DATE: Tuesday 1 August 2023 5.30pm – 7.00pm

5.30pm Nibbles & Drinks
6.00pm Presentation 
7.00pm Conclusion

AUDIENCE: Parents of Yr 7 to Yr 12

Registration link: here 

We look forward to seeing you then.

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

Year 7

Yr 7 Leading the Way

This week Yr 7 experienced another ‘first’ for their Secondary School experience. They navigated Parent Teacher interviews, receiving valuable feedback on their work and efforts in Semester 1, and then reflected closely on this feedback during Tutor time. Such reflection is an important way for students to process their feedback and plan for improvement in the future.

Importantly, Yr 7 also spent time planning and preparing for these interviews so that on the night they could take the lead in managing the interviews with their parents / carers and teachers. While some students were a bit nervous, Jess and I, and the Yr 7 teachers were extremely impressed with how students conducted themselves across their interviews and the insight they showed into their own progress this year.

We hope that the experience students gained here will build their confidence and also encourage them to continue reflecting on their successes and shortfalls across the year.

Gala Arts 2023

If you were privileged enough to be at The Concourse, Chatswood last Friday evening, you would have been treated to an absolutely spectacular display of artistic and creative talent, confidence and poise, and panache. So much panache. I am, of course, talking about the Redlands Annual Spectacular that is Gala Arts.

The evening was a splendid showcase of the depths of talent existing at Redlands across Theatre, Dance, Vocal, Instrumental and Visual Arts. And it was a jolly entertaining night out!

The event also has a friendly level of competition embedded into it, as students compete for points in the House Shield to determine who will be crowned Gala Arts House Champions. This year, the competition went to Cowper House. Well done Cowper!

However, participating in Gala Arts goes beyond mere House points, applause and recognition. The event is about empowering students to discover their full potential, build confidence, cultivate teamwork, and become well-rounded individuals prepared to take on life’s diverse challenges. The time students invested into their performances, whilst also balancing their academic commitments, is a testament to the well-rounded students we are seeking to produce at Redlands.

I want to congratulate all the students who auditioned for Gala Arts, were involved in performances and who helped out as stage crew. The confidence our Yr 7s demonstrated was palpable and a variety of Yr 12 Seniors have spoken to me directly about how wonderful it was to work with such students and the amazing talent they are already showing, and only in Yr 7! It will be a bright future ahead for our Yr 7 Arts crew. 

Congratulations to:

• Leo Campbell – When I Grow Up (Theatre)
• Phoebe Dawson-Damer – Production Crew
• Finlay Drumm – Photography / Visual Arts
• Akash Gohil – Photography / Visual Arts
• Phoebe Sun – Eye of the Tiger (Dance)
• Grace Walker-Barker – First Arabesque (Instrumental) and Photography / Visual Arts
• Mackenzie Willis – Les Poissons (Theatre) and When I Grow Up (Theatre)

Yr 7 Dance

On Sunday 23 July, the Redlands 7-9 Senior Jazz Performance Group was invited to perform at the Sydney Opera House in Sydney Eisteddfod’s Dance Gala. This group featured Year 7 students Freya Carroll, Emma Foley, Ada Grossman, Anabelle Kendrigan, Adabelle Lee, Zoe Murdoch, Phoebe Sun, Astrid Vincent and Ariella Wold. This group was selected following their 1st place win at Sydney Eisteddfod last term. Being selected for this gala is an incredible achievement and getting to perform at the Opera House is a really exciting opportunity.

We are all so proud of this group and their growth this year, especially the Yr 7s who seamlessly transitioned into working efficiently with the older dance students. Again, to see such talent in our Year 7s already suggests they have a really brighter future ahead of them.

Da Vinci Decathlon

On Tuesday 25 July, a group of eight Yr 7 students represented Redlands in the Da Vinci Decathlon state competition, joining 150 teams from across NSW!

The Da Vinci Decathlon, an interschool competition held at Knox Grammar School, is named after Leonardo da Vinci, as the tasks that students undertake mirror his diverse skills and interests. Students participated in competitions across ten disciplines related to the theme of Unity, including Mathematics, English, Science, Code Breaking, Engineering, Ideation, Creative Producers, Art and Poetry, Cartography and Legacy.

A big round of applause goes out to the Yr 7 students who attended the event – Nathalie Bain, Lachlan Carter, Thys Hulsbosch, Aimee Kang, Liv Law, Lauren Rolfe, Clem Roumanoff and Aaron Oh.

Each student demonstrated an outstanding work ethic and exceptional teamwork skills, alongside their impressive display of critical and creative thinking throughout the entire process. Well done to the Y7 team!

ICAS Science Competition

The 2023 ICAS Science competition will take place on Friday 25 August in school. Entry for students in Years 7-10 is voluntary. This year parents will sign up and pay for students directly in the ICAS shop. This needs to be completed before Monday 31 July. The cost of the test is $19.25. Please see the access details below.

Access details for parents:
Your Parent Payment System code is: YGA135
Your parent page link is HERE

News from the Counselling Team: Parent Workshop – Weathering the Storm: Responding to teen anxiety and depression

On Tuesday 1 August, 5:30pm to 7:00pm, parents and caregivers have the opportunity to join our excellent counselling team for a talk specifically designed to support parents and caregivers who have young people with diagnosed anxiety and depression, as well as those who display signs and symptoms of these conditions.

During this session, our counselling team will explore your crucial role as a parent / carer in responding to mental health issues, helping you to support children in times of distress by gaining a deeper insight into your teenager’s experiences.

The aim is to equip parents and caregivers with a comprehensive understanding of the signs and symptoms to be mindful of, knowing when to be concerned, and learning practical strategies you can employ to support your young people. Our counsellors will also provide valuable information on helpful resources and guidance on how to seek out support when needed.

If interested, please register your attendance: HERE

Term 3 Key Dates and Upcoming Events

• Week 3: Parent Presentation: Supporting Student Mental Health with a focus on Anxiety and Depression (Tuesday 1 August)
• Week 5: Science Week.

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

Head of Junior School

Junior School Ethics Olympiad Team

Congratulations to our Junior School Ethics Olympiad team who will compete in this year’s National Ethics Olympiad competition later this term.

The Ethics Olympiad provides schools and universities with a unique opportunity to develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration and communication. Designed to get students thinking, talking and ultimately working together on some of the tough moral issues of our time. The objective is to do more than just help them think through ethical issues; it is to teach students how to think through ethical issues together, as fellow citizens in a complex moral and political community.

Our students will face appropriate and interesting ethical cases and compete against schools from across the country via Zoom in a competition in which we were victorious last year.

Yr 5 Team

Amelie Cadman, Audrey Gaudi, Bertram Haines, Pax Staley-Lobo and Milly Wu 

Yr 6 Team

Elysia Angus, Alice Bernath, Azina Garrido Bulnes, Fiona Russell and Jennifer Todd

A Night With the Stars is Almost Here!

Next week sees our annual Junior Music Festival take place and we cannot wait! As an event in which every Junior School student will enjoy the opportunity and experience of performing, I know that this event will be a memorable one for all present and I have loved catching a sneak peek or two of rehearsals. A final reminder of the key information below to assist your planning for this event.

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

Chess Success

Congratulations to Yr 4 student, Peter Phillipou, who competed in the NSW State Championships over the holidays, where he placed 7^th in the U12 category.

The competition consisted of ten rounds over three days, most games lasting over an hour each against some very tough opposition. Peter is now training towards the Junior National Championships next January in Adelaide and we are very proud of this achievement.

Jeans for Genes Day – Friday 4 August

Next Friday, sees our whole school community support Jeans for Genes Day again. Students can wear mufti on this day and are encouraged to wear a splash of denim.

We will be hosting a bake sale at recess and students are allowed to bring gold coins to donate and/ or purchase cakes. Donations can also be made via this link or the QR code on the poster.

Murdoch Street Crossing

This week and after persistence from Redlands, Transport for NSW have confirmed that a School Crossing Supervisor has been organised to assist with the Murdoch Street crossing and we hope that they can start very soon after completing their training next week.

As staff are not authorised to carry out these duties, we continue to provide a staff member to monitor the crossing and remind the students of road safety.

Save the Date: Grandparents and Special Friends Day

As communicated in the start of term letter, we are looking forward to welcoming grandparents and special friends to our school next month. Please note the timings below for your early information and we look forward to sending more details closer to the event.

Wayside Chapel Junior Campus Winter Collection

Wayside Chapel is an iconic Sydney Community whose message of love over hate deeply resonates with our Redlands Values. The Junior Campus is partnering with Wayside this winter to provide much needed goods for those experiencing homelessness in Sydney. They urgently need new or old (in good condition) warm clothes, sleeping bags, socks, beanies. For a complete list of donation needs see the attached list. Your gifts immediately improve the lives of those who visit Wayside. Hand in donations to either Prep or Junior Receptions up until 24 August.   

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

Secondary Sport

Coaching our junior teams is a linchpin in the success of the senior teams as it lays the foundation for athletic excellence and fosters a culture of growth and development Sir Alex Ferguson is quoted as saying ‘Character is forged in the youth ranks’. The vision, mission and values we are following within the sports department are creating strong team culture that permeate to the senior level, leading to success on and off the field. Coaching junior athletes allows for early skill acquisition and proper technique development. As these young athletes progress, they become the talent pool that senior teams can draw from.

Over the past 12 months the Sports Department has been on a journey of development, we have welcomed a number of new staff to roles to guide students in their journey through school and sport. We welcome Ms Mia Lundquist to the Sports Department as the Director of Strength & Conditioning, Mia started at the beginning on Term 3 and has already had a profound impact on the team and the Fitness Centre. Hailing from South Australia Mia joins us with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Strength & Conditioning space, working at a number of school and also sporting organisations. Mia was also in a professional football program with the Adelaide United Football Club both as a player and then as the Head of Athletic Performance.

Bus Transport

As a school we pride ourselves on the way in which our students participate and train in their chosen fields, providing opportunities for all students to participate in a range of activities is something that we will continue to do. Providing transport to those activities is something that we do as a school, this is a gentle reminder that when travelling on Redlands transport the Redlands school rules are in place and students should be always upholding the values of the school:

• Students who are travelling on the Redlands transport need to adhere to the Road Transport Regulations, which include remaining seated while the bus is in motion and wearing seatbelts at all times.
• Students need to wear their Redlands Sports Uniform (and football uniform) for trainings and games. Students do not need to take their school bags out to Macquarie University Playing Fields on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons unless they are being collected from the venue. Students were given a football bootbag, which would hold their boots, shin pads,a water bottle and any medications they require. All other items should be kept in lockers until they return after training.
• There is to be no food eaten on the buses.

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

Summer Sport Registration

The 2023/24 Summer Sport Registration link will be opened tomorrow afternoon, students will have until Wednesday 9 August to complete their registration. A reminder of the following:

• Students in Year 12 2023 do not need to complete the registration.
• Students in Year 11 2023 are reminded they need to complete 1 Representative Sport for their final year of school.
• Students who have been participating in a Non-Representative Winter Sport must complete a Representative Summer Sport.
• If you have any questions regarding Summer Sport, please reach out to the relevant member of the Sports department.

Sports Photos

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

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

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

Concussion Protocols

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

Winter Sport

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

3×3 Basketball

Our Term 3 Redlands Basketball 3×3 competition will recommence in Week 3 on Monday 31 July. Please see the details below:

Start date: Monday 31 July (Term 3, Week 3)
Venue: Lang Gym
Time: 3.30pm-5pm
Team Entry: Students will need to find a team of 4 players to enter (one person per team needs to complete the registration). Teams can be a mix of year groups and include both boys/girls. To register a team please click here.  

House Basketball Tournament

The House Basketball tournament will begin during Week 5 of this term, there is still time to register for the event, students need to complete the following link:

Redlands Senior House Basketball Tournament 

Football

It was a tough round of Redlands Football after the holiday break, with the Boys Football program coming up against one of the ISA powerhouse schools, St Patrick’s College. The Boys teams put up a great fight across the board with some competitive games which was great to see after the break. The Girls Football teams played the majority of their games against Barker College, another strong school in the Football program. With some mixed results, it was fantastic to see our girls in close games against some of the strongest teams in the competition. Congratulations to the students who have been named in the team of the week!

A number of our teams will be travelling via bus this Saturday 29 July, please check the fixture details carefully on Redlands Pulse or your individual student timetable. For students travelling by bus, all buses will depart from the Adams Centre. If you will be providing your own transport, please email kseebohm@redlands.nsw.edu.au so that the coaches are not waiting for you at the bus on Saturday morning.

Save the date for the End of Season Football function which will be held on Thursday 7 September at Dee Why RSL. Tickets will be available soon!

Hockey

It was fantastic to see our Hockey students back after the holiday break. In Round 8 the 1^st Girls Hockey team had a bye, so they have an additional week to find their hockey form after the break. The Junior Girls Hockey team were straight back into a game in Round 8 and they haven’t missed a beat over the holiday break, coming out with a massive 8-0 win against SACS. The team continues their fantastic form, finishing with a fantastic team win that saw all players stepping up!

Both of the Redlands Hockey teams will be travelling via bus in Round 9 for their fixtures this Saturday 29 July. A reminder that if you will be providing your own transport please email kseebohm@redlands.nsw.edu.au so that the coaches are not waiting for you at the bus on Saturday morning.

The End of Season Hockey Celebration tickets are now available! Purchase tickets now by clicking on the image below:  

Netball

As we are reaching the end of the ISA 2023 season, please take as many photos and videos as you can of your daughter’s teams so we can produce a fabulous video montage for our Presentation Night on Sept 6 at Dee Why RSL. These images will really help create a wonderful sense of community and memories from the season and we would really like as many images as we can for the night. Get clicking please!

Please upload your photos and videos here. 

Good luck to all this weekend, we have 2 more fixtures  ( 29 July and 5 August) then I will be able to publish the Semi Finals schedule. Come on Redlands! I hope to see lots of our teams in the semis at Netball Central, Homebush on 12 August.

We have the Junior D team, Redlands 14 off to Oxley College, all other teams are playing in Sydney. You can see all fixtures for the weekend on Pulse// secondary school sport/ winter sport and Clipboard.

Thank you very much to our students who stepped up and played for other teams on the weekend . Their time, energy and attitude is FANTASTIC and commendable and is truly what sport is all about – being part of a TEAM, supporting others, having FUN and giving back. Well done girls.

I will be at Barker this weekend cheering on the many Redlands teams there. Please come and say hello if you are there.

As always please email me if you have any queries on any matters and I will be happy to help

Thank you,

Georgina Ford
Director of Coaching Netball

Rugby

A beautiful Saturday hosted by SACS over the weekend at Sydney Uni saw our 13s celebrate their first victory of the season. Coach Ella and her boys enjoyed a hearty 45 – 0. 

The 15s drawing inspiration from the teamwork displayed in the 13s game followed suit with a 55-10 victory. 

Players of the week:

• 13’s – Felix Eade
• 15’s – Ash Corn & Digby Scott
• Opens – Jay Sefton, Hugo Scott, Josh Hicks

Games this coming weekend for Round 9 of ISA. 

LOCATION: Macquarie University. 

To note:

• All players are required to be at fields ready to warm up 30 minutes before their kick off times, all of which are loaded on student clipboard.

Snowsports

A huge congratulations to the students who have been selected to represent Redlands at the States interschools in Perisher. Please see list of qualifying Teams and qualifying individuals. 

We want to bring some important information to your attention:

Race Training, State Interschools Bookings & Accommodation: Bookings have now opened, to secure your spot and make the necessary arrangements, please visit the Redlands Portal on Clipboard. 

Cross Country and Slopestyle Interest: If you are interested in participating in Cross Country (All Divisions) or Slopestyle (Divisions 1-3), please express your interest by sending an email to dsteer@redlands.nsw.edu.au. Let us know which events you wish to take part in.

Slopestyle Registration (Divisions 1-3): For those interested in Slopestyle (Divisions 1-3), please make sure to register through Clipboard. To be eligible for this event, you must meet the following criteria:

Execute a controlled straight air on a ‘green’ or ‘S’ (Small) category jump.

Execute a controlled 50/50 (snowboard) or straight grind (skier) on a 5-meter box.

Have the ability to ride/ski switch in a controlled manner down a blue run.

We encourage you to promptly register and express your interest, as spots might be limited, and we want to ensure everyone gets a chance to participate in their preferred events.

Once again, congratulations on the students selected to represent Redlands at the State Interschools. We believe in your abilities and have every confidence that you will make us proud. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Danielle Steer dsteer@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Dani Steer
Director of Snowsports

Tennis

We had a great return to Winter Tennis competition last weekend with strong results from ISA and NSS teams! The Internal Competition and Development Squad are also showing great improvement and we hope to continue to see this until the end of the season. With only a few more rounds left, we encourage all our players to give it their all at training and matches – so many teams are in the running for finals as well!

A reminder competition teams will need to decide who will be playing for the finals ASAP so please email Tennis Administrator Ms Caitlin Wong as a team when it has been decided. If your team does not send an email, the 5^th player will be assigned reserve.

Wishing all players good luck this Saturday for their fixtures!

Touch Football

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

All students wishing to trial for Firsts teams

Water Polo

Please be reminded, draws are current online & on student clipboard. 

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

General Sport Information 

Fixtures

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

Uniform

The Redlands sports uniform should be worn to all trainings and matches (students are not permitted to wear any non-Redlands branded clothing). In the event of inclement weather students should wear their Redlands fleece or sports tracksuit. 

Sport Absences

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

Any student unable to attend a Saturday fixture due to illness, is required to submit a Medical Certificate to their Sports administrator by the Monday morning following the missed fixture.

Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures.

Failure to do any of the above will jeopardise a student’s eligibility for Colours, Pockets, and Awards & result in school disciplinary action.

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

Winter Sport – Key Contacts

Junior Sport

Term 3 Sport

Congratulations to our Year 5/6 Girls AFL side who commenced their season on the weekend with matches against Pymble and Tara, having one win and one loss. Our Rugby and Football teams continue their season with 2 more rounds to go. Special mention to Josh Yates and Kirav Raman on their performances in Rugby over the weekend.

Term 3 Summer Pre Season Training

Welcome back to our returning students who played in these sports in Term 1as we recommence our season from Round 6 through to 12 but also a special welcome and thank you to those students who signed up to play a representative sport in Term 4. You will be allocated to a team (basketball and touch) or ranked in Tennis this term in preparation for next term.

Commencing Term 3 there will be a combination of both OPTIONAL and COMPULSORY pre-season training for the following sports;

• Representative Mixed Basketball (Term 1 teams plus new joiners) for students in Years 3-6
• Representative Touch Football  (Term 1 teams plus new joiners) for students in Years 5&6
• Representative Tennis (Term 1 teams plus new joiners) for students in Years 5&6
• Representative Girls Basketball for students in Years 3-6

Optional Student Attendance – Pre-Season Training

Those students who are playing a representative sport in Term 4 are encouraged to attend these optional skill sessions which will be offered on a Wednesday afternoon on site on the Junior School grounds taking place after school from 3:30pm-4:30pm.

This will allow those students who are in a Term 3 Rep or Non-Rep sport to continue with their normal Term 3 Sport with the option to join in when they get back to school. Sport uniform is fine for these sessions, no need for students to change.

After they return from their normal Wednesday Sport, those students will have time to go to their classroom collect their bags and make their way to the venue if they wish to participate.

No registration is required for these sessions and parents/carers are asked to collect their child at 4:30pm sharp from either Dunnet Hall Allister St or from the Piazza inside the Junior School grounds.

Summer Pre Season sessions on a Wednesday will take place on Wednesday 13 September and Wednesday 20 September on site from 3:30pm-4:30pm.

Compulsory Student Attendance – Pre-Season Grading

Those students who are playing a Representative Sport in Term 4 will need to attend the final training and grading session on Saturday 16 September for Basketball, Touch Football, Tennis and Girls only Basketball. This is the only opportunity to finalise teams in preparation for IPSHA for Round 1, which takes place Term 4, Week 1.

If students fail to attend this grading session on Saturday 16 September they will be placed in the lowest team to be assessed at a later stage once the season commences in Term 4. 

Timings and venues can be viewed here Compulsory Representative Training Saturday 16 September

Students may wear their sports uniform to this session as Basketball Jerseys will be loaned out to them for the upcoming season once teams are selected. 

Term 4 Summer Sport Selection

Thank you to those Redlands families who completed their Term 4 Summer Sport selection on time last term. Your child’s sport for Term 4 will be available shortly for you to view under their activities through clipboard.

Term 3 Upcoming Dates

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

Representative Sports – Saturday Morning Match Wear

Just a reminder for all families who represent Redlands in Saturday sport only Redlands Sports Uniforms and match day kit is to be worn. Each family should own either a school tracksuit and or a fleece that they can wear over the top of their playing kit if they are cold. If your child feels the cold, they may play in their fleece if their match allows it.

Any incorrect item will now be confiscated as all students have received the same message.

Sport Calendar

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

Representative Sport Student Absence

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

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

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

Snowsports

Snowsports

A huge congratulations to the students who have been selected to represent Redlands at the State Interschools in Perisher. Please see list of qualifying Teams and qualifying individuals. 

We want to bring some important information to your attention:

Race Training, State Interschools Bookings & Accommodation: Bookings have now opened, to secure your spot and make the necessary arrangements, please visit the Redlands Portal on Clipboard. 

Cross Country and Slopestyle Interest: If you are interested in participating in Cross Country (All Divisions) or Slopestyle (Divisions 1-3), please express your interest by sending an email to dsteer@redlands.nsw.edu.au. Let us know which events you wish to take part in.

Slopestyle Registration (Divisions 1-3): For those interested in Slopestyle (Divisions 1-3), please make sure to register through Clipboard. To be eligible for this event, you must meet the following criteria:

Execute a controlled straight air on a ‘green’ or ‘S’ (Small) category jump.

Execute a controlled 50/50 (snowboard) or straight grind (skier) on a 5-meter box.

Have the ability to ride/ski switch in a controlled manner down a blue run.

We encourage you to promptly register and express your interest, as spots might be limited, and we want to ensure everyone gets a chance to participate in their preferred events.

Once again, congratulations on the students selected to represent Redlands at the States interschools. We believe in your abilities and have every confidence that you will make us proud. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Danielle Steer dsteer@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Dani Steer
Director of Snowsports

Ballet and Dance

Solo Soirée | Friday 28 July

Join us this Friday from 6:30pm, when our Junior and Senior Academy students will be presenting their solos in a dynamic showcase at Redlands Hall.

No tickets/bookings needed.

We look forward to seeing you there.

OPERA HOUSE | Senior Jazz Performers 1

Congratulations to Senior Jazz Performers 1 who were given the incredible opportunity to perform on the Opera House stage this weekend, thank you for representing Redlands in Sydney Eisteddfod’s grandest event and a highlight in the NSW dance calendar. We do hope that you enjoyed the experience.

Dance Awards | Thursday 5 September 

Save the Date for the Academy’s Dance Awards Dinner and Dance which is being held at North’s Cammeray on Thursday 5 September at 7pm.

All Performance groups will now be concentrating on new routines for the upcoming Dance Awards. Please understand that time is precious, so it is important that you attend all classes.

In fairness to your team, and to ensure that routines are completed and cleaned on schedule, you will only be cast in the sections of choreography that you are present for. The more classes you attend the more dancing in the routine you will do. (This is with the exception of Curriculum performances this week).

If you are unable to attend classes, please fill in the absentee form that you can find on the Ballet and Dance Pulse home page. Unexplained absences will hinder performances opportunities.

RAD EXAMS, CLASS AWARDS & MOCKS

For those Ballet students taking their RAD Exam or Class Award in August, please see our RAD Exams Pulse page for the most up to date information.

Mocks

Compulsory mocks are being held over 3 days: Sunday 13 August, Wednesday 16 August & Sunday 20 August.

Please see the Mock schedule on our RAD Exams Pulse page.

RAD Exams and Class Awards

The RAD exams and class awards are on Sunday 27 August and Monday 28 August.

Please see the full schedule on our RAD Exams Pulse page.

Parent Information Letters

Parent Information Letters were emailed on Thursday 20 July.

ABSENT or AWAY FROM CLASS 

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

Private Lessons: If your child cannot attend their scheduled private lesson, please contact their teacher direct to cancel. Please cc dance@redlands.nsw.edu.au and grevie@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Please note that where less than 24 hours notice is given, private lessons will be charged as received.

Any Questions?

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

CLICK HERE FOR BALLET & DANCE PULSE

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

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

Dance Curriculum

Important Dates

Curriculum Dance Showcase | Year 12 HSC+IB – 27 July, Redlands Hall

Congratulations to our Year 12 students, Bronte Backhouse, Phoebe Barnett, Catarina Croll, Poppy Justice, Angus McLachlan, Jenna O’Reilly, Marli Prado, Josephine Simpson, Sebastian Tang, Alyssa Tinetti and Avalon Thomas on a wonderful showcase of their performance and composition works. Thank you to the students’ dancers who also performed. We wish the students all the best as they head into their final weeks of preparation before their exams.

Gala Arts

Last Friday we celebrated Gala Arts at the Concourse in Chatswood. There was incredible House Spirit and talent that the audience was able to witness and that the students can still feel the buzz from the evening moving into this week. Below are some photos from the evening and the winners of each category. A big congratulations to all the staff, students, Alumni and parents for supporting this incredible event. Once again, congratulations to all involved in Gala Arts 2023. Please see some highlights below from the evening. 

Visual Arts Winner Years 7-9

Bike – Scarlett Giddings

Visual Arts Winner Years 10-12 

A Portrait of Two – Flynn Northam

Instrumental Winners: Billie

Hadley Wintle

Dance Winners: Let Me Love You

Dante Minassian

Theatre Winners: The Play That Went Wrong 

Angus Baker, Halcyon Hunt, Charlee Kwintner, Sholto Mirrlees-Black, Liam Petersen + Sebastian Tang

Vocal Winner: Still in Love with You 

Scarlett Ilic

Overall Winner: Billie – Hadley Wintle

Overall House Winner: Cowper 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any Questions?

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

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

Drama and Theatre

Congratulations to our Gala Arts Theatre Performers!

We would like to say a huge congratulations to everyone who participated in Gala Arts, a special congratulations to our winning Theatre piece – The Play That Went Wrong. We are so proud of all involved! 

The Play That Went Wrong – Halcyon Hunt, Sebastian Tang, Liam Peterson, Angus Baker, Sholto Mirrlees-Black and Charlie Kwintner

When I Grow Up – Sabrina Blasco, Mackenzie Willis, Aneke Golowenko, Marli Prado, Claudia Lalich, Phoebe Sun, Leo Campbell, Eve Phillips, Halcyon Hunt, Poppy Justice, Alyssa Tinetti and Tali Feldmann

The Audition Piece – Aneke Golowenko

Some Things Are Meant To Be – Tara Ward and Isabella Solgaard

Les Poissons – Mackenzie Willis

Laughing Wild – Daisy Oliver

Creative Kids – Learning How To Use Expression in Drama!

Our class has been learning how to use facial expression to show emotion and physicality to convey character. In our class today we explored emotions such as anger, surprise, boredom and fear. We played the game ‘Walk like…’, in which we used our bodies to establish character and scene. This term, we are learning The Ants Go Marching, which develops our memory, focus, and co-ordination. Drama is a lot of fun! Jessica Fallico – Drama Tutor 

Yr 8 Drama Performance Evenings 2023

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

Drama and Theatre: Student of the Week – Harry Castelli

Harry Castelli is a wonderful member of our Year 1 Musical Theatre class.

He comes prepared every week with a big smile on his face, ready to listen and learn. As you can see in Picture 1, he is fully focused on learning a new song during our singing session. In Picture 2 he is acting like an ‘Octopus’ during one of our acting exercises Walk Like…. We love having Harry in our class!  Andrew Wang, Drama Tutor 

Redlands App 

The Redlands App allows you to see all activities, including all Drama classes, that your child is enrolled in. If you are not familiar with the Redlands App, please CLICK HERE for details on how to download and use.

Interested in Drama

If you are interested in joining Drama early in Term 3, including Private Tuition, Acting classes, Musical Theatre, Filmmaking or our Production teams, P-12, please do not hesitate to contact drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Click on Pulse for an outline of all Drama classes. 

PREP DRAMA PULSE

JUNIOR DRAMA PULSE

SECONDARY DRAMA PULSE

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

Music

MUSIC PERFORMANCE P-12

Music Awards Dinner

The Music Awards Dinner is just one month away on Friday 25 August. Nominations have rolled in from tutors across all Senior cocurricular ensembles for Year Group awards in the areas of Service, Leadership, Dedication and Excellence to the Music Program throughout 2023. We are delighted that this beloved annual event has returned to our calendar, and we can’t wait to share the evening with you, our community. Our smaller ensembles are rehearsing up a fabulous program of dinner entertainment and our Friends of Music are looking forward to hosting this joyous night at the Norths Cammeray. Formal communications will be sent home shortly.

Tickets are $70 each and can be reserved via the link below.

Date: 25 August, 6pm for 6.30pm start

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO MUSIC AWARDS DINNER

HICES Music Festival 2023

We are excited for Redlands to return to HICES this year after a long hiatus! This outstanding musical collaboration between Independent Schools will culminate in a concert at Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday 16 August. 

Vocal repertoire has now been shared to practice at home, and a reminder for all students involved to continue preparing and practicing their repertoire. 

Date: 13-16 August, Concert on 16 August 7pm 

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO HICES MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023

Composition Competition 

The final competition in our annual series, Composition Competition a.k.a. Comp Comp is a fantastic catalyst for those budding singer-songwriters and composers to create! Redlands 6th EP project is now open to receive entries via the iLearn page. Adhering to the specified guidelines, composition submissions are to be uploaded by Friday 25 August 2023.

Piano Competition 2023  

Thank you to all students who auditioned for the Junior and Senior Piano Competition. We are delighted to announce the finalists below: 

JUNIOR PIANO COMPETITION

SENIOR PIANO COMPETITION

Junior and Senior Choirs Connect – Welcome to Country

It was delightful to see our Junior Voices travel over to the Senior Campus on Wednesday to perform and help teach Intermediate and Advanced Choir an Australian First Nations song – Wadawurrung –  Thank You to Country by Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO and Jessica Hitchcock. The students had a lovely time sharing their knowledge of the song and singing with the Senior Choir. 

JUNIOR CURRICULUM

Junior Music Festival 2023 

Overture, curtain lights! This is it, the night of nights! The excitement is building amongst students for the highly anticipated JMF performance, just one week away! Students are reminded to be familiar with the details in the parent letter and to check Google Classroom for the runsheet.

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

SENIOR CURRICULUM

Year 12 HSC & IB Showcases

 A big congratulations to our Year 12s who presented two incredible nights of musical excellence for friends and family on Monday and Tuesday. We are so excited to see them present this program for their final submissions and examinations!

A reminder to save the afternoons on the dates below to attend and support our Elective Music students for their showcases:

Gala Arts

Last Friday we celebrated Gala Arts at the Concourse in Chatswood. There was incredible House Spirit and talent that the audience was able to witness and that the students can still feel the buzz from the evening moving into this week. Below are some photos from the evening and the winners of each category. A big congratulations to all the staff, students, Alumni and parents for supporting this incredible event. Once again, congratulations to all involved in Gala Arts 2023. Please see some highlights below from the evening. 

Visual Arts Winner Years 7-9

Bike – Scarlett Giddings

Visual Arts Winner Years 10-12 

A Portrait of Two – Flynn Northam

Instrumental Winners: Billie

Hadley Wintle

Dance Winners: Let Me Love You

Dante Minnassian

Theatre Winners: The Play That Went Wrong 

Angus Baker, Halcyon Hunt, Charlee Kwintner, Sholto Mirrlees-Black, Liam Petersen + Sebastian Tang

Vocal Winner: Still In Love With You 

Scarlett Ilic

Overall Winner: Billie – Hadley Wintle

Overall House Winner: Cowper 

Here to help!

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

Junior Music Office  | 9908 6495

CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

Mrs Katherine Moses

Junior School Music Subject Coordinator

Senior Music Office | 9968 9820

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE 

Mr Mathew Owen

Director of Music Performance P-12