From the Principal

There was a palpable positive energy on the campus this week as all staff returned to school on Monday for our professional learning day and students returned on Tuesday for their first day of classes. I hope all parents, carers and students were able to enjoy nourishing family time over the holidays as we head into the second half of the school year.

Over the last week of these holidays, I was honoured to travel to Boston to attend Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education Achieving Excellence: Leadership Development for Principals course. The course was attended by 160 principals and educational leaders from around the world – 130 from the United States and 30 from other countries.

It was a wonderful week of learning, reflection, stimulation and connection with these educational leaders from around the world, and not surprisingly, we quickly realised that we share many of the same current joys and challenges at our wide variety of schools.

Pleasingly, much of the week was an affirmation of the approaches we are taking and the direction we are heading here at Redlands. Key throughlines from the course such as adopting an adaptive leadership stance; balancing a culture of high expectations with high support; in depth analysis of data to improve student learning; fostering community connectedness; strengthening family engagement and partnership; and the importance of building trust throughout the community have all been key areas of emphasis for us at Redlands over the past two years.

I have already shared some of my learnings with all staff at Monday’s professional learning day and with our Executive team at our beginning of term meeting, and I look forward to sharing further learnings with staff and parents in the weeks ahead.

I would like to acknowledge all of the staff, parents and in particular Friends of Snowsports whose efforts led to another successful Redlands Cup at Thredbo in the holidays. I would also like to the congratulate the many students who competed and achieved exceptional results. Over the break we also hosted tours of High Country Campus outside of Jindabyne so families could get an up close and personal look at this beautiful campus which is home to our Winter School and from next year our Year 9 Moonbah Program.

Finally, I am looking forward to attending the Secondary School Gala Arts on Friday evening – one of the annual highlights of the Redlands calendar where we showcase the diverse range of talents across our creative and performing arts community in a spirited House Competition format. Good luck to all performers and may the best House win!

Mr Sean Corcoran

Photo Caption: a big congratulations to all students, parents and staff who made the Redlands Cup competition in Thredbo such a big success. 

Community Update

It was a pleasure to join the Junior School Parent Contact Group (PCG) meeting earlier 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. The term has commenced with a vast array of class, year group and program events and activities for  parent and carers and these can all be found listed in the RPFA [link to RPFA section] section of Note Day.

My thanks to our students, staff and alumni, along with the many parents and carers who support their children in preparation, for the wonderful performances and production of Gala Arts 2024.  In a whole of community event it was particularly inspiring to see the connection between our alumni, the School and our performers. Our alumni continue to inspire, support and motivate our students and staff in all aspects of their endeavours. Our Guest Judges this year provide a small but impressive snapshot of our alumni who are pursuing careers and further study across the performing arts. Their impressive portfolios of work can be found in the Foundation [link to Foundation section] section of today’s Note Day.

Planning is well underway for the Festival of Redlands, a celebration of Redlands’ 140^th year proudly hosted by the Redlands Parents and Friends Association and the Redlanders Alumni Association, in collaboration with the School. This unique event will showcase our community’s rich history of achievements, programs and talent through a diverse array of interactive activities, displays and performances in an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment. We invite you to celebrate, participate and enjoy the festivities with us.  More information, along with a call out for volunteers, can be found here [link to RPFA 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

Memorabilia Drink Bottles and Key Rings are Here!

Year 12 students are thrilled to invite the entire Redlands community to join them in their fundraising efforts and contribute to the means-tested Redlands Scholarship Fund, in honour of the Redlander Coralie Amos OAM who graduated from Redlands in 1964 and dedicated an extraordinary 50 years to public service.  

“Your support means the world to us as we reach the grand finale of our Redlands journey. Come be a part of something special—purchase our exclusive memorabilia or make a direct contribution to the Scholarship Fund. Let’s make a lasting impact together!” – Year 12 students

Purchase Here

Donate Here

A huge kudos to Ms Ynsson, Year 12 Advisor who supported this initiative throughout this year.

Products are delivered to your child’s class/tutor or by post. For any questions, please contact foundation@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

High Country Campus Tours

Thank you to all the members of our community who joined us for the tours around High Country Campus! This spectacular location hosts camps, Winter School, and the Snowsports development program for almost 30 years and we’re thrilled to welcome students to our newly designed experiential learning Moonbah Program next year. A special kudos to Eddy Atkins, the Head of High Country Campus, for leading the tours, to Lisa MacDonald for her invaluable support and to the RPFA for promoting this unique opportunity. Your dedication and enthusiasm made it a truly exceptional experience!

The expansion plans have been launched and will continue throughout the year.

Inaugural Giving Day – 21 August

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

This promises to be a fantastic day of celebration and generosity. Thanks to the incredible support of our matching gift donors, every donation made on the day will be tripled, magnifying the impact of your contributions significantly.

The success of this campaign hinges on the enthusiastic participation of our entire community. We are seeking volunteers who can assist us on the Day. If you wish to learn more, please contact me directly. If you ready to sign up, please use the link Here. It will be a lot of fun and a great opportunity to support the School

Alumni News Issue 2

During the holidays Alumni News 2 was released to our Alumni community with some fabulous updates from our past students. A huge KUDOS to Kim Flatman, Alumni and Community Engagement Coordinator and Jenni De Jager, Development Coordinator.

To read exciting stories about our Alumni and learn about upcoming events, please click on the image below.

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

Redlands Parents and Friends

A big welcome back (and welcome to the new families joining us) to Term 3! It was truly fantastic to see so many families visiting the Redlands High Country Campus over the holiday break.

Established more than 30 years ago through the generous support of our Redlands community, it is a full circle moment to see families so engaged ahead of this new chapter. Thanks to the recent expansion of our magnificent High Country Campus, from 2025, Year 9 students will be given a wonderful opportunity to develop life readiness, and challenged to achieve personal excellence.

If you missed the tour, you can find out more here. And there’s more photos from the open days in the Foundation article.

Festival of Redlands – Shining a Light on 140 Years – Saturday 19 October

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

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

We are currently seeking volunteers to help cut bunting flags from old school uniforms. You will be supplied with the old uniforms and the template to cut the flags.This can be done in the comfort of your own home! If you are interested, please email Kate Goodsall akgoodsall@bigpond.com or text 0401477937

Upcoming Parent / Family Get-togethers 

Contact us to list your event.

Walks on Tracks

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

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

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

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

Book Club

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

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

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

Please save these dates in your calendar!

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

RPFA Behind the Scenes will be back next week.

School Holiday Highlights in Pictures

Redlands Cup Fun in Thredbo – note the brand new supporter beanies being modelled beautifully by our President and Dana!

High Country campus tours in action

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

RPFA Committee

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

Head of Secondary School

Welcome Back to Term 3

Welcome back to all our parents and carers as we embark on an exciting journey into Term 3 at Redlands. As we reflect on the achievements and growth of our students thus far, we are eager to share the enriching learning activities planned for this term. From engaging projects that foster critical thinking to collaborative endeavours that cultivate creativity, our aim is to inspire and empower every student, via support and challenge.

Students are selecting subjects for study in 2025, preparing to attend Winter School, and Year 12 are finessing their understanding and distilling their knowledge for their final secondary school examinations. Tomorrow, we gather as a whole secondary school community in Dunnet Hall for a Term 3 Student-Led Assembly. We look forward to sharing in the start of a busy academic term, led by our soon to graduate Year 12 leadership team.

In partnership with you, we continue to build a supportive community where each child thrives personally, academically and socially. Your involvement and collaboration are invaluable as we work towards a successful and fulfilling term ahead. Here’s to a wonderful Term 3 filled with learning, growth, and a strong sense of connection.

Independent Learning and Self-Management

Our students are impressing us with their enhanced capacity to engage independently and self manage in 2024. We’ve seen a real uptick in Study Centre attendance across all year levels and recorded the best ever holiday workshop attendance for Year 12 in our recent 3-week break, where senior students were offered a range of HSC and IB revision sessions.

Are you keen for your child to sustain this tremendous focus or begin this term with an enhanced commitment to personal learning and responsibility?  

Additional guidance, encouragement and subject specific tutoring is available via our Illuminate Scholars Program, which has already begun again this term.  To register your child, please head to the Illuminate page on pulse.

Redlands Secondary School Athletics Carnival 2024 Results

A really fun day at the end of last term saw our yearly Athletics Carnival, attended by students in Year 7 to 12. It was a beautiful sunny day which saw students across the school ‘have a go’ and for many, personal bests were achieved. We will be celebrating these students at our first Term 3 Assembly tomorrow.

Age Champions & Runners-Up

Divisional Championships

Champion of Champions

Records Broken

Secondary School Leadership Team

If you have any specific questions or needs this term, please do reach out to the relevant member of the Secondary School Leadership Team. We are more than happy to chat over the phone, correspond via email or hold a meeting with you, underscoring our partnership approach. We sincerely appreciate parents/carers who make contact to discuss the needs of their children, provide contextual updates and reach out for additional support and recommendations regarding learning, emotional and social needs.

All school terms are ‘busy’, and Term 3 is a significant term in that much of the preparation for the following academic year, takes place. I thought you might like to understand the Secondary School Leadership Team’s priorities this term – they are outlined below:

• Year 10 experiences and opportunities, including Winter School
• Year 11 into Year 12 leadership process
• Subject selection for 2025 (Year 7, 8 & 9)
• Timetable building for 2025
• Recruitment for 2025 (Cremorne and High Country Campus)
• Year 12 Showcases, Trial Examinations and graduation events

The Secondary School Leadership Team supports a large team of Middle Leaders, across Academics, Pastoral, Sport and Cocurricular. Each of these teams have their own priorities for the term too, and we look forward to a rich and diverse set of experiences for students and community members.

Please do make contact with us if you have any questions or wish to offer any feedback.

Term 4 Departure Notice

This is a final reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Term 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to admissions@redlands.nsw.edu.au by tomorrow, Friday 26 July.

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

Legacy Gift of Class of 2024

Call for Volunteers

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

Cocurricular Clubs

Beekeeping Club

Ever wanted to give your child a peek inside a beehive and discover the buzzing world of bees? Now’s their chance! The Beekeeping Club meets every fortnight on Tuesday of Week A during lunchtime. Your child can dive into the fascinating life of bees, harvest our very own Redlands honey, and craft unique items like beeswax candles, lip and body balm, and infused honey. Whether they’re curious about beekeeping or eager to try their hand at making honey-based products, they’ll fit right in! Encourage your child to join us for some bee-tastic fun and learning!

Please ask your child to email Mrs. Chipper (kchipper@redlands.nsw.edu.au) to register their interest before the spots fill up!

Service

Jeans for Genes Day

Week 2 Friday 2 August

This year’s Jeans for Genes Day will be taking place Week 2 Friday 2 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 2, 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 bake sale items in the Liggins Quad at recess.

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

Uniform Shop

New Online Ordering System

We are pleased to announce our new online ordering portal has been launched through Flexischools.  The new uniform is now available to purchase along with sports uniforms and accessories.

For students who are already wearing the new uniform and wanting to order additional items,  we suggest checking the size tag on the item to ensure you order the correct size.  You will see the selection size available if you if you need to go up a size. 

Our new sizing offers both tailored and relaxed fits in trousers, shorts and shirts.  We recommend students who haven’t had a fitting to come into the shop and try on the new uniform so we can assist with selecting the right size and also explain the guidelines on wearing the new uniform.

Please note once shirts are removed from the packaging, we are unable to exchange these as they cannot be repackaged to sell.  The Uniform Shop has sample sizes available to ensure you purchase the correct size.

We still have some items of the old uniform in various sizes available to purchase directly from the Uniform Shop.  Please call contact us for further information.

A reminder that any order placed before 5pm will be available for collection after 11am the following day (except Tuesdays). 

If you have any questions or need clarification on uniform items, please contact us at uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au or call (02) 9968 9850.

Ms Kathy Brown
Uniform Shop Manager
uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 12

Key Dates

• 26 July Gala Arts
• 29 July Police Liaison Student Presentation
• 5-16 August Yr 12 HSC & IB Trial Examinations
• 20 August SS Parent Wellbeing Session
• 26-30 August Yr 12IB Final Orals
• 28 August Yr 3-12 HSC Visual Arts Exhibition Opening Night
• 18 September Yr 12 IB Visual Arts Exhibition Opening Night
• 19 September Yr 12 Final Chapel Service
• 23 September Yr 12 Thanksgiving Assembly
• 24 September Yr 12 Breakfast Cruise and Activities Day
• 25 September Yr 12 Farewell Assembly and Valedictory Prize Giving Ceremony and Dinner
• 26 September Last Day of Term 3
• 14 October First Day of Term 4
• 16 October – 8 November Yr 12 HSC Exams
• 21 October – 11 November Yr 12 IB Exams 

Welcome Back

Welcome back to Yr 12 students and their families to the last term of Secondary School. As students have noticed that they are engaging in “their last” of several things at the start of this term, they are also excited and full of energy returning from productive breaks and focusing on the upcoming Trial Examinations in Wk 3.

As a record number of Yr 12 students participated in the JEDDLE, OSC and Redlands based academic workshops over the term break, presenters were impressed by their enthusiasm for the content, their engagement in the sessions and the sheer number of students committing to this additional support outside of term time. Thank you for parent and carer support from home and well done to the cohort for embracing these opportunities.

Last term wrapped up with smiles, dancing and beautiful memories for the Class of 2024. Students heard from Mr Nick Walker as his cohort started the Give Back Morning Initiative. They also heard from Mrs Jansons, Mrs Riley, Mrs Van de Peer, Mr Corcoran and their Year Advisors with thoughts on what service means to them, the meaning of giving back to the Redlands Community and how it can be a part of their lives ongoing. Students jumped into their varied activities throughout the morning with enthusiasm and ended their day at the Yr 12 Formal. Photos below showcase a few beautiful moments of the cohort entering the Shangri-La Ballroom, the cohort taking to the dance floor and having an unforgettable evening. A full collection of photos will be shared with students via a link from our external provider.

Wishing you all a rich and well-rounded last term with moments of pride, reflection and gratitude.

Nutrition and Examinations Presentation with Anna from The Biting Truth

This week, Yr 11 and 12 students engaged in a presentation by Anna, founding director of The Biting Truth and an Accredited Practising Dietician. She shared invaluable information with students regarding what to eat at breakfast to fuel your body and brain, addressed the appropriate amount of caffeine for growing teenagers to consume on a daily basis (one cup!) and busted a few myths that have been trending on TikTok. Students were encouraged to ensure they do include carbohydrates, proteins and fruits for a well-balanced breakfast and they were advised as to which local neighbourhood fast food places offer healthy, nutrient-rich meal options to keep their energy up for studying throughout the afternoon.

Anna invited students to email her with any questions about fads or specific queries about getting enough of a balance for breakfast throughout the examination period. Further information about Anna and her co-founder, Alex, can be found here.

Year 12 Legacy Gift: Our Gift, Our Legacy

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

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

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

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

Purchase Here

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

Careers and Universities

At this point in Yr 12, students should have:

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

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

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

Key Dates Term 3

26 July             Macquarie University early entry direct applications first round close

2 Sept              Macquarie University Leaders and Achievers (early entry) first round offer

2 Sept              ANU early entry offers

9 Sept              UTS early entry direct applications close

26 Sept            UTS early entry direct application offer

Key Dates

30 Sept           UAC early bird applications close

21 Nov            EAS documents uploaded to UAC by this date

18 Dec            UAC ATARs released

23 Dec            UAC December main round offers released

9 Jan               UAC January main round offers released

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

The University of Sydney ARTiculate Talk Series 

The University of Sydney runs the ARTiculate Talk Series for high school students who wish to extend their learning in the arts and social sciences. The series features free webinars from leading academics at the University of Sydney. To view past talks or sign up to upcoming live sessions, please go to this website. Upcoming topics in August and September include:

• Visual Arts: five case studies in art history and criticism
• Philosophy: Critical Thinking in the IB – targeted to IB students, but open to HSC students
• Community and Family Studies (CAFS)

Recent webinars available for online viewing relate to Ancient History, Economics, English, and Studies of Religion.

Illuminate Scholars Program 

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

Year 11

Welcome back to Term 3! We hope the break provided a chance for some much-needed rest and relaxation, allowing you to recharge both mentally and physically for the term ahead. This term is set to be a busy one for Year 11, packed with assessments, leadership opportunities, and camp preparation. We encourage you to approach these activities with enthusiasm and dedication, making the most of every opportunity to learn and grow. Remember, staying organised and maintaining a positive mindset will be key to navigating the challenges and achieving success. 

ARTiculate Talk Series

The University of Sydney runs the ARTiculate Talk Series for high school students who wish to extend their learning in the arts and social sciences. The series features free webinars from leading academics at the University of Sydney. To view past talks or sign up to upcoming live sessions, please go to this website. Upcoming topics in August and September include:

• Visual Arts: five case studies in art history and criticism
• Philosophy: Critical Thinking in the IB – targeted to IB students, but open to HSC students.

Recent webinars available for online viewing relate to Ancient History, Economics, English, and Studies of Religion.

PDHPE

Yr 11 PDHPE students have recently engaged in an intensive Senior First Aid Certificate course, achieving remarkable outcomes. Throughout their training, students acquired essential lifesaving skills, including CPR, wound management, and handling emergency situations. Their dedication and hands-on practice ensured they are now well-prepared to respond effectively in critical scenarios. This accomplishment not only enhances their personal skill set, but has contributed to their curriculum outcomes in PDHPE.  Congratulations to all the students for their hard work and success in obtaining their Senior First Aid Certificates.

Jeans For Genes Day

Illuminate Scholars Program 

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

Year 10

Welcome Back!

We hope that the break provided a chance for some much-needed rest and relaxation, allowing students and families to recharge both mentally and physically for the term ahead. This term is a pivotal experience for our Yr 10 cohort, as half of the year group embarks on the Winter School experience. Back on our Sydney campus, students will continue to prepare and solidify their course selections and senior school experience.

We encourage Yr 10 students to approach their academic and co-curricular activities with enthusiasm and dedication, making the most of every opportunity to learn and grow. Remember, staying organized and maintaining a positive mindset will be key to navigating the challenges and achieving success.

Farewell to Winter School Students

This Saturday, we will say farewell to half of our year group as they depart for Winter School. We look forward to witnessing their growth as they navigate the ski slopes and engage in academic learning at Redlands High Country Campus. For those of us remaining at the Cremorne Campus, this period offers a wonderful opportunity to strengthen existing connections and form new and exciting relationships with peers in smaller classroom settings.

Today in Chapel, our Chaplain, Ms. Phillips, spoke to Yr 10 about the notion of peace—creating peaceful and harmonious relationships with our peers and ourselves. I encourage Yr 10 to reflect on how they can cultivate peace in their lives this term, especially as they encounter new situations and experience personal growth in light of the changed cohort dynamics.

ARTiculate Talk Series

The University of Sydney runs the ARTiculate Talk Series for high school students who wish to extend their learning in the arts and social sciences. The series features free webinars from leading academics at the University of Sydney. To view past talks or sign up to upcoming live sessions, please go to this website. Upcoming topics in August and September include:

• Visual Arts: five case studies in art history and criticism
• Philosophy: Critical Thinking in the IB – targeted to IB students, but open to HSC students.

Recent webinars available for online viewing relate to Ancient History, Economics, English, and Studies of Religion.

Jeans for Genes Day Bake Sale

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

With these facts, a cause close to our hearts at Redlands is ‘Jeans for Genes’ day. This event is all about supporting medical research and raising funds for children and families living with genetic disorders.

On Friday of Week 2, we will be promoting this cause with our own ‘Jeans for Genes’ day events. Students are encouraged to come to school in their favourite pair of jeans or denim clothing, as well as wearing the colour blue. For the privilege of dressing in causal clothes, a gold coin donation will be collected during Tutor. Students may also wish to purchase a blue ribbon before school for $2 or to buy a bake sale items in the Liggins Quad at recess.

Importantly, this year, Yr 10 are in charge of coordinating and running the bake sale. To this end, WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you are able to bake some cookies, slices, brownies or cupcakes for this event that will go a huge distance towards helping us to raise important funds for the event. Please see the details below for how to get involved!

 

Term 3 Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

• Term 3 Welcome Assembly – Week 1: Friday 26 July
• Gala Arts – Week 1: Friday 26 July
• Jeans for Genes Day – Week 2: Friday 2 August
• School Play: ‘Away’ – Week 3: Thursday 9 to Saturday 10 August
• Science Week – Week 4: Monday 12 – Friday 16 August
• SS Parent Wellbeing Session – Week 5: Tuesday 20 August
• Wear it Purple Day – Week 6: Friday 30 August
• R U OK? Day – Week 8: Thursday 12 September
• 2025 Student Leaders Announcement – Week 8: Friday 13 September
• End of Term 3 – Week 10: Thursday 26 September

Illuminate Scholars Program 

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

Year 9

Welcome Back

It was wonderful to welcome back Year 9 on Tuesday morning. Many of them seemed well rested and had fully taken advantage of the three-week break. They were well presented in their winter uniforms and eager to reconnect with their peers and teachers and get on with their job of being a student. 

Year 9 into 10 Subject Selection

On Wednesday during Tutor Time, Year 9 received a presentation from Mrs Rolon on their subject choices for Year 10. She outlined the subjects available, some of the impacts that these choices can have on senior patterns of studies, as well as the considerations about the more self-directed approach needed for students planning to attend Winter School.  

Mrs Rolon stressed the importance of using the handbook which students will be provided with and the sessions that have been set up during Tutor Time next week to ask questions to Subject Coordinators about the subject they are interested in to make good, informed choices for next year. 

As parents you are encouraged to discuss this with your students using the subject slection handbook as a guide over the coming weekend.

Coaching Conversations

On Monday 29 July (Week 2) during Periods 1-2 and Tutor Time students will engage in their Semester 2 Coaching Conversations with their Tutor. This is an opportunity to reflect on their progress in Semester 1 and use their recent reports, student-led conferences feedback and Recognition of Academic Discussions (RAD) or Recognition of Academic Growth (RAG) to inform their approach to Term 3. 

I encourage you to have a follow up conversation with your student so that you are aware of their goals and intentions for the term and can help support them with this. 

Assessment Calendar for Term 3

Please see the assessment calendar for this term to help with organisation in the weeks ahead – Year 9 2024 Term 3 Assessment Calendar

Illuminate Scholars Program 

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

Year 8

Week 1 – Welcome back to Redlands Term 3!

I hope everyone enjoyed a fantastic break and are revitalised and ready to tackle all that Term 3 throws our way! I know some of our cohort were lucky enough to travel across the world to countries in Europe, journey across the savannah in Africa, and hop across the ditch to New Zealand for some skiing and boarding on the slopes; while others just enjoyed some beautiful, well-earned downtime in Sydney and along the NSW coast. I was fortunate enough to spend some time at the absolutely gorgeous Lake Lucerne in Switzerland, as illustrated below.

Wherever the holidays took you, I hope it offered some valuable time for excitement, rest and relaxation, and connection with friends and family. 

Ms Wang and I are looking forward to an exciting term ahead, as we seek to encourage the Yr 8 cohort to think beyond themselves and consider how they can engage in acts of service. Our central focus this term in our Pastoral Sessions will be on service, both within the school community and beyond in students’ own communities. We will be encouraging students to understand the benefits of helping others, serving in their community and supporting charitable causes. Tied to this, we will also be thinking about the value of gratitude and fostering skills of mindfulness in students. It should be a valuable term of social and emotional learning ahead, and we look forward to continuing to see wonderful growth in the cohort.

Jeans for Genes Day Bake Sale – Yr 8’s First Chance at Service

Did you know 1 in 20 children faces a birth defect or genetic disease? This equates to around 1 student per class! With these facts, a cause close to our hearts at Redlands is ‘Jeans for Genes’ day. This event is all about supporting medical research and raising funds for children and families living with genetic disorders.

On Friday of Week 2, we will be promoting this cause with our own ‘Jeans for Genes’ day events. Students are encouraged to come to school in their favourite pair of jeans or denim clothing, as well as wearing the colour blue. For the privilege of dressing in casual clothes, a gold coin donation will be collected during Tutor. Students may also wish to purchase a blue ribbon before school for $2 or to buy a bake sale items in the Liggins Quad at recess.

Importantly, this year, Yr 8 are in charge of coordinating and running the bake sale. For this – WE NEED YOUR HELP!

If you are able to bake some cookies, slices, brownies or cupcakes for this event, that will go a huge distance towards helping us to raise important funds for the event. Please see the graphic details below for how to get involved and what to bake!

Year 7 and 8 Critical Reasoning Course:

On Wednesday, Redlands held a novel Critical Reasoning Course for Yrs 7 and 8, which saw Dr Regis and Dr Poon present a workshop on Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. The purpose of the course was to introduce ethics and concepts of moral philosophy to a select group of Yr 7 and 8 students, so that they could be equipped with the intellectual skills to break down the assumptions behind theories about the ways in which humanity arrives at consciousness of morality. From all student reports, it was a really valuable and engaging afternoon.

Students did a fantastic job participating with thought and insight in the session and demonstrated outstanding confidence and cognitive ability when faced with challenging questions and discussions. Congratulations to Natalie Bain, Lachlan Carter, Lucas Gai, Otis Gait, Jason Gong, Ina Guan, Aimee Kang, Audrey Kwok, Aaron Oh, Lauren Rolfe, Gabby Thomas and Elisabella Ty, who were all selected to participate in the course.

Thank you to everyone involved in the running and organisation of this fantastic event. 

Year 8 Student Led Conferences

In Week 3, on Wednesday 7 August, parents and carers of students in Yr 8 will have the chance to discuss their child’s progress with their teachers in the student led conferences. These conferences are an excellent opportunity to connect with teachers and gain insight into your child’s strengths and areas for development.

To help students take ownership over this process, during Tutor Time in Week 3, we will spend time planning scripts and question prompts for students to lead these conversations, introducing parents to their teachers and seeking to identify their perceived strengths and weaknesses in the subject. This student led process will help students to take ownership over identifying and addressing where they can improve in their engagement, diligence or behaviour during lessons. 

Flashback: End of Term 2 Assembly

Last semester, we had an exciting final Term 2 assembly mc’ed by students Lewis Fitzhenry and Aaron Oh. Josh Freer also impressed us with some wonderful singing, and Georgia Grace provided a beautiful reflection about her and her peers’ experiences over the semester. Congratulations to all these students for the roles they played in the assembly.

We also recognised a range of students in Yr 8 who had achieved top results in their subject assessments over Terms 1 and 2. Students were acknowledged and applauded in the end of Term 2 assembly and will be issued with academic certificates in our Year Assembly on Monday. Congratulations to all those students who put in strong effort and were able to achieve fantastic results in their subjects. We look forward to everyone continuing to work to the best of their ability this term as they seek to continue their academic growth.

Congratulations Otis Gait – Hockey Nationals

After a tough weekend of hockey trials, Otis Gait performed exceptionally well and was selected to represent on the NSW U14s hockey team. This means that he will be competing at Nationals in Perth this October. Congratulations on a wonderful achievement!

It took a lot of hard work to get there, and Otis is very excited to represent NSW. We look forward to seeing how his team progresses!

Academic Assessment Services

On 7 August, Year 8 students will sit a half day of testing provided by Academic Assessment Services from 8.25am – 12.10pm in Redlands Hall. Students will need to bring a pen and a scientific calculator (not a CAS) to the test. As independent consultants, they specialise in the assessment and analysis of educational performance and progress. Their team of professionals include measurement and curriculum experts, education experts and teachers who will provide guidance in the development of strategic action plans for each student. Parents will be emailed a copy of the results.

Term 3 Key Dates and Upcoming Events

• Term 3 Welcome Assembly – Week 1: Friday 26 July
• Gala Arts – Week 1: Friday 26 July
• Jeans for Genes Day – Week 2: Friday 2 August
• Year 8 Allwell Testing – Week 3: Wednesday 7 August
• Year 8 Student Led Conferences – Week 3: Wednesday 7 August
• School Play: ‘Away’ – Week 3: Thursday 9 to Saturday 10 August
• Science Week – Week 4: Monday 12 – Friday 16 August
• SS Parent Wellbeing Session – Week 5: Tuesday 20 August
• Yr 8 Geography Excursion – Week 6: Friday 30 August
• Wear it Purple Day – Week 6: Friday 30 August
• R U OK? Day – Week 8: Thursday 12 September
• 2025 Student Leaders Announcement – Week 8: Friday 13 September
• End of Term 3 – Week 10: Thursday 26 September

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

Year 7

Welcome Back to Term 3

Welcome back to Term 3! We hope the break provided a chance for some much-needed rest and relaxation, allowing you to recharge both mentally and physically for the term ahead.

Mr Walker, our Yr 7 Tutors and I have been hearing many wonderful stories from our Yr 7 students about their holidays. Some highlights included overseas travel, catching up with friends, finding new mountain biking tracks, reading a new book, fishing, skiing and snowboarding. I was lucky to head back to Europe these holidays to catch up with family and friends after many years apart. The highlights of our trip were a visit to the Castles of Sintra just outside of Lisbon and walking around the city of Copenhagen taking in the sights before a trip to Tivoli Gardens.

One of the many things I loved about Copenhagen was learning about the concept of HYGGE, which in short means taking time away from the daily rush to be together with people you care about – or even by yourself – to relax and enjoy life’s quieter pleasures. If you are practicing hygge, you are embracing presence over productivity.  

New Families 

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our three new Yr 7 families joining Redlands this term. We hope you settle in comfortably and quickly become an integral part of our vibrant community. We are excited to get to know you and support your journey here at Redlands.  

High Expectations of Year 7 Students in Lessons 

Starting off the term with high expectations of behaviour, diligence, and engagement is crucial for Yr 7 students as it sets a positive tone for the entire term. Establishing clear standards helps students understand the importance of respect, responsibility, and active participation in their learning environment. High expectations encourage students to strive for excellence, stay focused on their studies, and contribute positively to the classroom dynamic. This proactive approach not only enhances individual academic success but also fosters a supportive and productive school community where everyone can thrive. By committing to these standards from the beginning, Year 7 students can build strong foundations for their future academic and personal growth.  

Yr 7 Student Conferences

On Wednesday 31 July, parents and carers of students in Yr 7 will have the chance to discuss their child’s progress with their teachers.

This conference is an excellent opportunity to connect with teachers and gain insight into your child’s strengths and areas for development. To help students take greater ownership, during Tutor Time we will be creating some sentence starters to assist with the flow of these conversations. We are encouraging students to take the lead in introducing their parents and carers to their teachers and to come up with at least one question to ask each subject teacher about how they can improve either their engagement, diligence or behaviour during lessons. 

Further information can be found HERE.

 
Critical Reasoning Course 

Congratulations to the following students Kody Benoliel, Bernice Cheung, James Doree, Ashton Hsiau, Irene Kim, Julian Lundberg, Cleo McLay, Sophia Moriarty, Alma O’Leary, Ginevra Pecora Lauria, Marke Rolfe, Alexia Tsacalos and Ethan Wei who took part in the Critical Reasoning Course this week, which saw Dr Regis and Dr Poon present a workshop on Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development. 

Lawrence Kohlberg’s theory of moral development outlines how individuals progress through stages of moral reasoning. It includes three levels:

1. Pre-conventional: Morality is based on avoiding punishment and seeking personal rewards.
2. Conventional: Morality is based on conforming to social norms and maintaining social order.
3. Post-conventional: Morality is based on abstract principles and universal ethical values, transcending specific laws and rules.

Our Yr 7 and Yr 8 students did a fantastic job engaging in this session and demonstrated outstanding confidence and cognitive ability when faced with challenging questions and discussions. Thank you to everyone involved in the running and organisation of this fantastic event. 

Key Dates: 

Moonbah Information Evening

Illuminate Scholars Program 

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

Head of Junior School

A warm welcome back to Term 3. I hope that you all enjoyed some quality family time over the break. It has been good to see students returning to school refreshed and ready for another exciting term of learning. We are looking forward to several whole school events over the coming weeks including our annual Junior Music Festival on August 8 August, the Junior School Athletics Carnival on 14 August and Book Week from 19 August. We will share more details of these events on Note Day closer to the time.

Learning Conversations

A quick reminder that will be an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s class teacher next week.  The focus of the meetings will be to discuss student progress, as set out in Semester 1 reports, and to revisit learning goals for the second half of the year. Please note that due to parent teacher meetings in Week 2 Junior most school-based clubs (Tuesday) will start in Week 3 of Term 3.

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

Redlands offers the opportunity to interested families to enter their child in the ICAS assessments which will take place in August of Term 3.  The ICAS is an academic competition and is designed to challenge students with high potential. Closing date for ICAS entries is Monday 29^th July 2024.  Full information on ICAS, subjects offered and how to enter your child can be accessed via the ICAS parent information link here.

Junior Music Festival: Postcards from Abroad

This week a notice went out via Pulse with a letter containing all information with regards to the Junior Music Festival. The letter also contains a link for parents and carers to reserve tickets to the festival – tickets will be released from 7pm this evening. Please make note of these important details and we look forward to a wonderful concert on 8 August.

Jeans for Genes Day

Week 2 Friday 2 August

This year’s Jeans for Genes Day will be taking place Week 2 Friday 2 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 2, 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 at the start of the day.

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

A Message from our Digital Learning Lead (P-6) Joseph Butler  
Cyber Safety Workshops

Thank you to David Smith, NSW Education Manager from ySafe, who this week ran a series of Cyber Safety workshops for parents and students. David shared current trends with children and teenagers use of digital and online tools, and detailed some of the potential risks and pitfalls that exist. He also outlined some strategies and support mechanisms for students to use when being online or facing any issue that may arise.

The workshops were a timely reminder of how quickly the online world is developing and that we all need to be safe, sensible and aware when online. Sharing of personal, private information was a main message throughout David’s presentations as well as ensuring we engage in positive communication and behaviours while interacting with others in online places. While there are some tools that support us in being safe online, David reminded us that, just like in the ‘real world’, clear expectations and boundaries, face-to-face discussions and time together are the main defences against online issues.

Online and Digital safety is an ongoing focus at Redlands and we will continue to work on the advice David had for us. The Redlands community also have access to a range of tools and services via PULSE which would encourage everyone to become familiar with.

Of particular note is the ySafe Redlands Cyber Safety Hub which contains curated articles and resources for support parents, students and staff.

The staff look forward to welcoming David back to Redlands in October for a follow up session and to continue ongoing planning for this vital area of support for our community.

Parents Circles: Responsive Parenting and Raising Healthy Children

A message from our Junior Campus Counsellor, Silvia Roberts

Being a responsive parent sounds simple enough, but living high-stress lives, often in isolation, lots of us know how nearly impossible it can be. Recognising that the essential condition for a healthy child’s development is the child’s relationship with nurturing adults, I invite you to join me for regular Parents Circles.

The Parents Circles will draw on specific topics and will be centred on providing a space for open discussions and questions. \

The Parents Circles will take place in Week 2 and Week 8 in the Prep Library, after school drop off. We welcome our prep and junior school parents to attend. Please feel free to bring your own coffee or tea. As this is a parenting circle of support, numbers are limited to 20 to keep it small enough for interactive discussion, so please book your space here.

The topic for our first session, in Week 2 (Wednesday, 31/07/2024 8.30 am – 9.30 am in Lucy Hill Library) is:

Codependence in Children – Causes, Characteristics and Prevention

• Codependence in children, if not addressed, can have a significant impact on their lives as they grow into adulthood.
• What is codependence and what does it look like in a child? What contributes to the development of codependence in children?
• How can parents prevent the onset of children becoming codependent later on in their lives?
• Guiding parents through strategies on how to effectively support their children from becoming codependent.

In Week 7 (11/09/24), we will be exploring the topic of Defense Mechanisms

• Defense mechanisms in children are often adaptive strategies for coping with stress and managing emotions. Understanding these mechanisms can help parents provide appropriate support and guidance to help their children navigate challenges.
• Distinguishing between defense mechanisms and learning about the roles defense mechanisms play.
• What defense mechanism do I use as a parent and how does this impact my child?

Exploring healthy coping mechanisms that equip parents to navigate challenging situations more effectively and promote their children’s emotional well-being

I’ve invited you to fill in a form:

Parents Circles: Responsive Parenting and Raising Healthy Children

Topic: Codependence in Children – Causes, Characteristics and Prevention 

Fill in using Google Forms

Redlands Snowsports

During the holidays we had a total of 45 Junior students compete in our Snowsports Program starting off with the 27^th Redlands Cup. There were many successful Junior students including the below to mention:  

• 3^rd Place Division 5 Alpine Female ( Mia Taylor, Elizabeth Beament, Grace Williams, Mia Johnston)
• 3^rd Place Division 6 Alpine Female (Jemima Joyce, Annabel Grinham, Saskia Williams & Eloise Krallis)

Following on the next week we had regional Interschools with the great achievements from our Junior Students below

• Xandy Duivenbode – 1^st Place in both Alpine GS & Skier X
• Roman Pop Dimitrov – 1^st Place in both SB GS & SB X  
• Mia Taylor, Grace Williams, Elizabeth Beament, Catelyn Huang – 2nd Place Alpine 
• Xandy Duivenbode & Claire Laing – 3rd Place Skier X 

Jemima Joyce, Saskia Williams, Annabel Grinham – 2nd Place Skier X 

• Jemima Joyce, Saskia Williams, Annabel Grinham & Arwen Fildes – 2nd Place Alpine 

Congratulations to the following students who have qualified to State Interschools held in August at Perisher

• Xandy Duivenbode
• Archie Mills
• Mia Taylor
• Elizabeth Beament
• Catelyn Huang
• Grace Williams
• Jonathon Burton
• Max Von Konigsmark
• Liam Huang
• Lincoln Shirvington
• Jemima Joyce
• Annabel Grinham
• Saskia Williams
• Arwen Fildes
• Claire Liang
• Amelie Cadman
• Matthew Mirams
• Blake Taylor
• Roman Pop Dimitrov
• Priscilla Huang

Term 4 Departure Notice

This is a final reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Term 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to admissions@redlands.nsw.edu.au by tomorrow, Friday 26 July.

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

Uniform Shop
New Online Ordering System

We are pleased to announce our new online ordering portal has been launched through Flexischools.  The new uniform is now available to purchase along with sports uniforms and accessories.

For students who are already wearing the new uniform and wanting to order additional items,  we suggest checking the size tag on the item to ensure you order the correct size.  You will see the selection size available if you if you need to go up a size. 

Our new sizing offers both tailored and relaxed fits in trousers, shorts and shirts.  We recommend students who haven’t had a fitting to come into the shop and try on the new uniform so we can assist with selecting the right size and also explain the guidelines on wearing the new uniform.

Please note once shirts are removed from the packaging, we are unable to exchange these as they cannot be repackaged to sell.  The Uniform Shop has sample sizes available to ensure you purchase the correct size.

We still have some items of the old uniform in various sizes available to purchase directly from the Uniform Shop.  Please call contact us for further information.

A reminder that any order placed before 5pm will be available for collection after 11am the following day (except Tuesdays). 

If you have any questions or need clarification on uniform items, please contact us at uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au or call (02) 9968 9850.

Legacy Gift of Class of 2024

Call for Volunteers

P-6 Moonbah Information Evening

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

Head of Preparatory School

A big welcome back to all our families and friends in the prep school. We extend a very warm welcome to new families who have joined us this week and we trust your first few days have been a smooth and happy experience. The team and I are very excited about Term 3 and with all the experiences it will bring.

Our prep school is a busy place and there is always lots happening so can I please encourage all families to read Note Day each week to be kept informed of upcoming events and for news and reflections of Prep activity.

Learning Conversations

Monday 29/7 – Friday 2 August

A reminder that K-6 Learning Conversations are being held next week with your child’s teacher. This is an opportunity for you to discuss Semester 1 reports and to gain an understanding of what the next steps are in your child’s journey. Please check your times and do let the classroom teacher know if you are unable to make it.

Redlands Olympics Week

Monday 29/7 – Friday 2 August

A message from Ms Longworth and the PE team:

We are excited to celebrate the Redlands Olympic Games. 

On Monday 29^th July students will start celebrating with our very own Opening Ceremony.  This is an in-house event where students are welcome to wear a ‘splash of colour’ accessorising with red, blue, white or yellow from their class colour.  

On Friday 2^nd August we will hold our very own Olympic Marathon (a Fun Run style event) where students will run a set course around the Junior Campus.  Parents are very welcome to spectate and cheer on the students.  

• Where: Junior Campus Oval 2/8/24
• What to wear: New uniform or PE uniform
• What to bring: Hat and water bottle. Normal crunch and sip, recess, lunch. The canteen will be operating as usual. 
• Timing: Normal school day drop offs and pick-ups.  Regular afterschool activities will still occur.
  • 11am-12pm = Year 2 (Walk the course, run in small groups)
  • 12pm-1pm = Kindy and Year 1 (Walk the course, run in small groups)

Students will be collected from their classroom, taken to the oval for their event, and then return to their classroom for their regular learning activities. 

Spectators: Parents and caregivers are welcome to watch from the side of the oval.  A designated area will be marked out for you.  Doors will be open from after 10.45am

Posters – Student creative challenge

We’ve designed some posters to give you encouragement on the way.  You will see some in PE with messages like: Try your best!  Keep on going!  Have Fun!

But we need more so that we display them all over the school.

If your child would like to make a poster at home, they could paint or design one on the computer. Once they have completed it, please ensure their name and house are included, and hand it to a PE teacher by the 1^st August. Every submission will get 10 house points!

We will also be hosting a variety of Olympic based events during PE lessons and lunchtimes next week to really engage in the Olympic celebration.  Keep an eye out for some action shots of these events in next week’s Note Day!

Jeans for Genes Day

Friday 2^nd August

This year’s Jeans for Genes Day will be taking place Week 2, Friday 2 August! This event is all about supporting medical research and raising funds for children and families living with genetic disorders.

As Friday 2^nd August is our Olympic Prep Fun Run, students will not be able to wear denim to school but to support the cause, students are welcome to wear a touch of blue and bring in a gold coin donation.

 Wellbeing Lunchtime Clubs

Term 3 lunchtime wellbeing clubs will commence next week. These clubs have become an important part of the prep school. All students benefit from an opportunity to try something different, meet new friends and spend time with different staff. Please take the time to share this with your child and perhaps encourage them to give one of them a go. If you have any questions, please email Ms Anderson directly eanderson@bigpond.nsw.edu.au and she will help you.

100 Days of Kindergarten! 

A Message from Ms Knox

We are excited to announce that on Monday 29th July we will be celebrating ‘100 Days of Kindergarten!’ This special occasion marks a significant milestone in your child’s learning journey. We have been counting each day of school and will be reflecting on our accomplishments to date. 

As part of the celebration, we are inviting each student to bring a collection of 100 items to share with their classmates. This activity not only engages the children in a fun counting exercise but also encourages creativity and resourcefulness as they choose their unique set of 100 objects. 

The collection could consist of buttons, stickers, leaves, LEGO bricks, beads, rice, paddle pop sticks or shells. The possibilities are endless, and we encourage you to involve your child in the selection process to make it a personal and enjoyable endeavour. Please assist your child in organising their collection into a secure zip lock bag that is labelled with their name. 

On the 100^th day of kindergarten, we will gather as a class to showcase and discuss each collection. Children will be encouraged to verbally share what they collected, how they grouped them and to share a way that you could count to 100. We kindly ask that no food is brought in to share with the class. This is to help ensure the safety of our students with food allergies. 

Parents Circles: Responsive Parenting and Raising Healthy Children

A message for Junior Campus counsellor, Silvia Roberts

Being a responsive parent sounds simple enough, but living high-stress lives, often in isolation, lots of us know how nearly impossible it can be. Recognising that the essential condition for a healthy child’s development is the child’s relationship with nurturing adults, I invite you to join me for regular Parents Circles.

The Parents Circles will draw on specific topics and will be centred on providing a space for open discussions and questions.

The Parents Circles will take place in Week 2 and Week 8 in the Prep Library, after school drop off. We welcome our prep and junior school parents to attend. Please feel free to bring your own coffee or tea. As this is a parenting circle of support, numbers are limited to 20 to keep it small enough for interactive discussion, so please book your space here.

Week 2 (Wednesday, 31/07/2024 8.30 am – 9.30 am in Lucy Hill Library) is:

Codependency in Children – Causes, Characteristics and Prevention

• Codependency in children, if not addressed, can have a significant impact on their lives as they grow into adulthood. 
• What is codependency and what does it look like in a child? What contributes to the development of codependency in children?
• How can parents prevent the onset of children becoming codependent later in their lives?
• Guiding parents through strategies on how to effectively support their children from becoming codependent. 

In Week 7 (11/09/24), 8.30 am – 9.30 am in Lucy Hill Library) is:

Defence Mechanisms 

• Defence mechanisms in children are often adaptive strategies for coping with stress and managing emotions. Understanding these mechanisms can help parents provide appropriate support and guidance to help their children navigate challenges.
• Distinguishing between defence mechanisms and learning about the roles they play.
• What defence mechanism do I use as a parent and how does this impact my child?
• Exploring healthy coping mechanisms that equip parents to navigate challenging situations more effectively and promote their children’s emotional well-being.

Cyber Safety Workshops

Thank you to David Smith, NSW Education Manager from ySafe, who ran a series of Cyber Safety workshops for parents and students. David shared current trends with children and teenagers use of digital and online tools, and detailed some of the potential risks and pitfalls that exist. He also outlined some strategies and support mechanisms for students to use when being online or facing any issue that may arise.

The workshops were a timely reminder of how quickly the online world is developing and that we all need to be safe, sensible and aware when online. Sharing of personal, private information was a main message throughout David’s presentations as well as ensuring we engage in positive communication and behaviours while interacting with others in online places. While there are some tools that support us in being safe online, David reminded us that, just like in the ‘real world’, clear expectations and boundaries, face-to-face discussions and time together are the main defences against online issues.

Online and Digital safety is an ongoing focus at Redlands, and we will continue to work on the advice David had for us. The Redlands community also have access to a range of tools and services via PULSE which would encourage everyone to become familiar with.

Of note is the ySafe Redlands Cyber Safety Hub which contains curated articles and resources for support parents, students and staff.

The staff look forward to welcoming David back to Redlands in October for a follow up session and to continue ongoing planning for this vital area of support for our community.

Redlands Race Week

How proud we are of our Redlands House and Prep school students who participated in the Redlands Race Week in Thredbo during the holidays.

The week started with Redlands Cup on Sunday in Thredbo. Arwen Fildes (RH), Jemima Joyce (Y1), Saskia Williams (Y1), Kathy Piao (Y1), Eloise Krallis (Y2), Annabel Grinham (Y2), Jonathan Burton (Y2), Liam Huang (Y2), Lucas Lam (Y2), Max Von Konigmark (Y2) and Ethan Huang (K) completed in the GS on Lower Antons.

The ski team of Annabel, Eloise, Jemima and Saskia placed second and Kathy Piao won an individual silver in the snowboard event. 

The week then moved to Perisher for the Sydney Snowsports Championships. 

The Division 6 students raced in 2 events – Ski Cross and Alpine GS. Competing in these events were Arwen Fildes (RH), Jemima Joyce (Y1), Saskia Williams (Y1), Annabel Grinham (Y2), Jonathan Burton (Y2), Liam Huang (Y2), Lucas Lam (Y2), Max Von Konigmark (Y2) and Lincoln Shirvington (Y1)

Ski Cross was first up, the team of Annabel Grinham, Jemima Joyce and Saskia Williams placed second, earning them a silver medal and a place to compete at the State Championships in August!

The team of Jonathan Burton, Max Von Konigmark and Lincoln Shirvington placed 11th. 

In the Alpine GS, Annabel, Jemima, Saskia and Arwen took home the silver, and again scoring a place to compete at the State Championships. Jemima also placed 4th in this event out of 45 competitors!

In the Boys GS, the Redlands A team consisting of Jonathan, Max, Lincoln and Lucas placing 5th earning them a place to compete at the State Championships. 

Jemima Joyce and Saskia Williams also competed in the Division 5 Moguls competition, coming a commendable 11th and 17th respectively. As this was a qualifier event, sadly neither made the State Championships. 

It has been a fabulous week in snow and all the children who participated should be proud of themselves for not only participating but also learning new skills when it comes to racing and teamwork. Congratulations.

Term 4 Departure Notice

This is a final reminder that those families who are planning on leaving the School during or at the end of Term 4 are required to give notice to the Principal via an email to admissions@redlands.nsw.edu.au by tomorrow, Friday 26 July.

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

Uniform Shop
New Online Ordering System

We are pleased to announce our new online ordering portal has been launched through Flexischools.  The new uniform is now available to purchase along with sports uniforms and accessories.

For students who are already wearing the new uniform and wanting to order additional items,  we suggest checking the size tag on the item to ensure you order the correct size.  You will see the selection size available if you if you need to go up a size. 

Our new sizing offers both tailored and relaxed fits in trousers, shorts and shirts.  We recommend students who haven’t had a fitting to come into the shop and try on the new uniform so we can assist with selecting the right size and also explain the guidelines on wearing the new uniform.

Please note once shirts are removed from the packaging, we are unable to exchange these as they cannot be repackaged to sell.  The Uniform Shop has sample sizes available to ensure you purchase the correct size.

We still have some items of the old uniform in various sizes available to purchase directly from the Uniform Shop.  Please call contact us for further information.

A reminder that any order placed before 5pm will be available for collection after 11am the following day (except Tuesdays). 

If you have any questions or need clarification on uniform items, please contact us at uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au or call (02) 9968 9850.

Legacy Gift of Class of 2024

Call for Volunteers

P-6 Moonbah Information Evening

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

Redlands House and PreKindergarten

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to Term 3! I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday break. To our new families commencing at Redlands House this term, welcome and we look forward to your involvement within our Preschool program.

My email contact is chuon@redlands.nsw.edu.au or please feel free to pop in for a chat at any time.

I look forward to an exciting journey of learning with the children in Term 3.

Jeans 4 Genes Day

On Friday, 2nd August, Redlands House will be participating in Jeans for Genes Day. As a long-time supporter of this fantastic cause, we are looking forward to involving both our Junior and Prep schools in this special event. To support this worthy cause, we will be encouraging students to wear jeans on the day with gold coin donation. All proceeds will go towards supporting genetic research and helping children with genetic conditions.

Mrs Chemane Huon
Redlands House and Transition Coordinator
chuon@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9904 1448

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

Secondary Sport

Welcome back to what is going to be a jam packed Term 3! We are entering the last 3 rounds of the Winter Seasons before Finals begin, please be sure to check out your respective team positions as we lead into the finals.

There were a number of activities over the holidays, with the SnowSports taking place over a 2 weeks period which included the Development Camp, Racers Camp, Redlands Cup and InterSchools all taking place, we also had holiday winter sessions, as well as some friendly Football, Hockey and Netball fixtures against Abbostleigh. A huge thank you to all of the volunteers and participants in all activities.

‘There will be times when you feel you aren’t making any progress. That’s normal. Just keep putting in the work and believe it will happen’

Allistair McCaw

Athletics

At the end of last year we hosted the Redlands Secondary School Athletics Carnival which was a fantastic day for all those participants.

On the day there were 2 records broken:

• Isaac Brooks (Yr 12) broke the Senior Boys 1500m record which has stood since 1991 (old time of 4:08.06), Isaacs’ new time of 4:02.57, which is a cracking time!
• Immi Howard (Yr 10) & Amber Kusano (Yr 10) ran a dead heat time of 2:27.03 in the Inter Girls 800m, breaking the record set in 2018 (old time of 2:27.82), congratulations Immi & Amber!

Congratulations also to Chloe Scamps (Yr 11) and Jaiden Murphy (Yr 11) who took out the respective Champion of Champions Female & Male 100m sprint!

Age Champions & Runners-Up

Divisional Championships

Overall Points Score

Cross Country

A huge congratulations to Isaac Brooks (Yr 12) & Immi Howard (Yr 10) who both represented Redlands, the ISA and CIS at the NSW All School Cross Country Championships held on Wednesday.

Isaac ran a blistering 8km 18s Boys event finishing in 7th Place! qualifying him for the Australian Cross Country Championships in Perth at the end of August.

Immi also competed strongly in the 6km 16s Girls event finishing in 11th Place which was an excellent performance also!

Fitness Centre

Welcome back to the fitness centre for Term 3!
Our Winter Sport programs continue this week across Open Gym and our Rep Sport and Non-Rep S&C.
Please see the attached time table below:

A reminder for session times, Students who are registered to attend Open Gym sessions are expected to arrive just prior to their session start time:

• Year 11/12 Start 6:30am
• Year 9/10 Start 6:45am
• Year 7/8 Start 7:00am

Signs ups for Open Gym for the Summer season will commence alongside Summer Sport sign ups in weeks to come.

Football

Welcome back everyone!

I hope you all had a great holiday and are looking forward to restarting the Football Season.  This weekend Round 8 of the ISA competition.

The Female program will be playing at Macquarie University Fields vs Barker and Central Coast Grammar.

The Boys will be playing away against St Pius X College this weekend. Please come and support us on a very tough round for our kids.

Address: 1 Dreadnought Rd, Oxford Falls, 9.00am kick off

Both programs are chasing spots to qualify for the Finals.

School Holidays Sessions:

During the break during the July School Holidays, we invited all the players in the football program to the School Holidays Skills Program, led by our very experienced coach from the Australian Institute of Sport Steve O’Connor. Our session objective was to focus on improving the basic skills of the player in doing so we can improve as a Team.

We also ran a Goalkeeper Session with our very experienced French GK coach Dominique Garnier.

Congratulations to all players who attended the sessions.

Tickets on sale now for the Redlands Football 2024 End of Season Celebration. The evening includes team and individual player awards, trivia, raffles, and prizes. The event is for 2024 footballers and their parents. Tickets include a two-course dinner, with drinks available for purchase at the bar. Seats are limited so get in quick!

Tickets available here

Hockey

Round 8 of the ISA Season will recommence this Saturday 27 July. A reminder to check the details on Redlands Pulse or on your individual student calendar. Our Senior 1sts will be taking on Chevalier away, 2nds against Barker at home and 3rds will have a bye.

It was fantastic to see the attendance numbers at the holiday sessions. On Monday, our 1sts had a hotly contested friendly match against Abbotsleigh School ending in a 2-2 draw.

A huge congratulations to Jessica van Extel who competed for the NSWCIS team earlier this week at the NSWCIS All Schools Tri-Series Tournament.

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

Rugby

Training and games have resumed this week, a reminder draft fixtures are loaded on the Rugby Pulse page for the remainder of the season to help students and families plan ahead, simple scroll down to the Live draw.

All students are encouraged to attend the fitness center to complement their development within Rugby. Please read the Fitness Center pulse page: (https://pulse.redlands.nsw.edu.au/homepage/377) for information on how to register your attendance for optional sessions.

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

Rugby reminders:

Please ensure you are reading Pulse News notifications for Rugby.

Please ensure absences follow school policy for sport – logging these through pulse.

Concussion protocols can be found in the Key documents section of the Redlands Pulse.

Snowsports

Over the Term 2 School Holidays the Snowsports program kicked off, we had the 27^th Redlands cup on Sunday 14 July followed closely by the Regional Interschools. We had many great results over the week with some highlights below:

Individuals

• Felicity Schlederer – 1st Place SB GS & 2nd Place SB X
• Daniel Lev – 3rd Place SB X
• Aidan Schlederer – 3rd Place SB GS
• Roman Pop Dimitrov – 1st Place SB GS & 1st Place SB X
• Xandy Duivenbode 1st Place in Ski X & Alpine
• Aibe Elsworth – 1st Place Alpine GS

Teams

• Felicity Schlederer, Daisy Williams & Georgina Williams – 2nd Place SB GS & 2nd Place SB X
• Thomas Reeves, Daniel Lev & Cameron Simpson – Second place SB X
• Mia Taylor, Grace Williams, Elizabeth Beament, Catelyn Huang – 2nd Alpine
• Xandy Duivenbode & Claire Laing – 3rd Skier X
• Jemima Joyce, Saskia Williams, Annabel Grinham – 2nd Skier X
• Aibe Elsworth, Winter Penney & Nora Moncau -Munio – 3rd Skier X
• Jemima Joyce, Saskia Williams, Annabel Grinham & Arwen Fildes – 2nd Alpine
• Aibe Elsworth, Winter Penney, Nora Moncau-Munio & Felicity Schelderer – 3rd Place Alpine GS

Tennis

We hope you all enjoyed the holiday break – there was so much sport to watch and enjoy including Wimbledon.

 We had a good number of students attend the Holiday Camps – it was fantastic to see so many students eager to get back in to the training and prepare for the term ahead.

 We have had a great week of training this week and would like to see the students continue the positive attitudes and form displayed this week and at the holiday camps.

 We are looking forward to an exciting day of competition this Saturday against St Pius College – the weather is looking good and it should be a great day.

 Let’s make sure we are prepared and ready to go this Saturday and start off the term well in the lead up to the Finals in 5 weeks!

 Good luck!

Water Polo

Please note our Inters teams continue their training and games this Term. Games begin back Monday Week 2, 29 July.

To help plan ahead for fixtures, please check here.

For Inters to attend the Fitness session, please read the Fitness Center pulse page. Inter team students can select the morning they wish to attend but will need to register their attendance.

General Sport Information

Fixtures

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

Uniform

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

Saturday Sport Absences

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

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

Wet Weather

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

Winter Sport

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

Sports Photos

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

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

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

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

Winter Sport – Key Contacts

Junior Sport

Welcome to Term 3, we hope you and your family enjoyed the holidays. We had a large number of Junior School students involved in Snowsports over the break as well as participating in the Redlands Cup and was great to hear that our students were great ambassadors for the school on and off the snow. A full report by our Director of Snowsports can be viewed in her Noteday section.

We have a very busy term with the winter sport season for Rugby and Football wrapping up in 3 weeks, our Year 5&6 girls AFL season commencing this week before we transition to pre-season summer sport skills for Mixed Basketball, Touch Football, Girls Basketball and Tennis.

Last week all Junior School families would have received a detailed note outlining the Term ahead for both Representative Sport and Non-Representative Sport. The information and links within this note will assist you over the next 10 weeks so please make this your first reference for any questions you may have.

Term 3 2024 Upcoming Key Dates

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

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

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

Term 3 Redlands Mini-Olympics

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

Athletics Training Program ‘Student Take Home Pack’

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

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

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

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

Redlands Snowsports

During the holidays we had a total of 45 Junior students compete in our Snowsports Program starting off with the 27^th Redlands Cup. There were many successful Junior students including the below to mention:  

• 3^rd Place Division 5 Alpine Female ( Mia Taylor, Elizabeth Beament, Grace Williams, Mia Johnston)
• 3^rd Place Division 6 Alpine Female (Jemima Joyce, Annabel Grinham, Saskia Williams & Eloise Krallis)

Following on the next week we had regional Interschools with the great achievements from our Junior Students below

• Xandy Duivenbode – 1^st Place in both Alpine GS & Skier X
• Roman Pop Dimitrov – 1^st Place in both SB GS & SB X  
• Mia Taylor, Grace Williams, Elizabeth Beament, Catelyn Huang – 2nd Place Alpine 
• Xandy Duivenbode & Claire Laing – 3rd Place Skier X 

Jemima Joyce, Saskia Williams, Annabel Grinham – 2nd Place Skier X 

• Jemima Joyce, Saskia Williams, Annabel Grinham & Arwen Fildes – 2nd Place Alpine 

Congratulations to the following students who have qualified to State Interschools held in August at Perisher

• Xandy Duivenbode
• Archie Mills
• Mia Taylor
• Elizabeth Beament
• Catelyn Huang
• Grace Williams
• Jonathon Burton
• Max Von Konigsmark
• Liam Huang
• Lincoln Shirvington
• Jemima Joyce
• Annabel Grinham
• Saskia Williams
• Arwen Fildes
• Claire Liang
• Amelie Cadman
• Matthew Mirams
• Blake Taylor
• Roman Pop Dimitrov
• Priscilla Huang

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

Dance Academy

Term 3 Dates 2024 

Welcome to Term 3 at the Academy

Students are returning to school triumphant after a holiday of Dance Competitions. We are so proud of all the performers and thankful for the wonderful choreography that our RDA teachers have created. We are thrilled that these talented students will be performing their solos in Redlands Hall at the RDA Solo Soiree on 2 August at 6.30pm. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome, so please do join us – no tickets, rsvp or booking required.

Well done to our Year 9 Jazz Trio Lucy Goodsall, Charlotte Algar and Tara Ward who performed their piece for the first time at Ryde Eisteddfod and are excited to compete at Gala Arts on Friday!

All the best to our Senior Ballet Performers who are also competing at Gala Arts and to our Senior Jazz Performers who will make a special appearance their winning dance in advance of the Sydney Eisteddfod Dance of Champions.

Term 3 Important Dates

Please note some important dates for Term 3 below. Further information will be uploaded to our RDA Pulse page and circulated via Note Day closer to event dates.

Semester 2 Classes

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

Please note that enrolments for 2024 close on Sunday 28 July.

Absent or Away from Class

If your child is sick or will miss their dance class then please complete the RDA Absent from Class form – CLICK HERE

A reminder that for private lessons, you need to contact your private lesson teacher and cc the Dance Department. 24 hours notice is required for any cancellations. Any private lesson missed with less than 24 hours notice will be charged as a received lesson. Note: for private lessons please do not complete the RDA Absent from Class form.

Any Questions?

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

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

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

Dance Curriculum

Important Dates

Drama

Tickets are now selling for Away, the 2024 Redlands School Play.  Away by Michael Gow, will be performed by Redlands students at the Zenith Theatre, cnr Mcintosh St and Railway St, Chatswood: 6.30pm Thursday 8 and Friday 9 August and 2pm Saturday 10 August grab your seats here.

Set in 1960s Australia, Away follows three families on holiday, each grappling with personal issues. The play opens with a school production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, reflecting themes of love, transformation, and the blurring of illusion and reality. As our characters confront their struggles and grow amidst uniquely Australian coastal and bushland settings, these Shakespearean motifs resonate deeply.
We are proud to present this play and these characters as they reflect our societal growth.

Away transcends class distinctions and xenophobia, demonstrating how understanding and empathy can bring us together. The characters’ journeys towards reconciliation and personal growth mirror our collective progress, making this play a timeless and poignant reflection of our evolving identity.

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

Music

Music Awards Dinner – Friday 23 August

Tickets are now on sale for the Music Awards Dinner!

We are excited to announce that Friends of Music will be hosting this celebratory night filled with great entertainment provided by students from our Performance program. Students across our many cocurricular ensembles will be nominated for awards in areas of Service, Leadership, Dedication and Excellence to the Senior Music Program throughout 2024, with the award winners announced on the evening. All Yr 7 students will be formally welcomed into the Music Program and presented with merit certificates for their commitment to the cocurricular program this year. At the other end of their journey, this evening is also a chance to farewell our Yr 12 cohort – thanking them for their contributions to music throughout their Redlands journey.

The following ensembles will be performing, as well as trivia and more! 

• Intermediate & Advanced Choirs
• Advanced Concert Band
• Symphony Orchestra
• Advanced Guitar Ensemble 
• Senior Chamber Ensemble
• Jazz Combo
• Advanced Stage Band

Please note that students performing at the Awards Dinner must have a ticket, as well as parent/guardian tickets.

Tickets are on sale below, with more information in the link below. Don’t miss out on this wonderful night! 

CLICK HERE TO BUY MUSIC AWARDS DINNER TICKETS

Junior Music Festival – Thursday 8 August

Rehearsals are in full swing for all of the Junior Music Festival items! With hits from so many countries and continents around the world, it is sure to be a night to remember! 

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

Tickets will open on TryBooking at 7pm tonight! Don’t miss your opportunity to see this wonderful celebration of all that Music Department has to offer on the Junior Campus. 

BUY TICKETS – 7pm TONIGHT

Redlands Album 2024 Drop

The long awaited Redlands 7th EP/Album featuring the composition winners from last year’s Composition Competition will also ‘drop’ on the evening of the Awards Dinner.

Composition Competition now open!

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 get their creative juices flowing! Redlands 7th Album project is now open to receive entries via the iLearn page. Adhering to the specified guidelines, composition submissions are to be uploaded by Friday 23 August 2024.

Junior & Senior Piano Competitions 2024 – 30 August

Congratulations to the following Senior School finalists for the Piano Competition. 

Division 1 – Yrs 7 & 8

Division 2 – Yrs 9 & 10

Division 3 – Yrs 11 & 12

Save the date for this exciting competition! 

Prep Choir for Kindergarten students

In Semester 2 we invite Kindergarten students to enrol in cocurricular 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 see the Cocurricular Enrolment form on Pulse. 

Senior Music Festival – Video

In case you missed the video, click below to relive our kaleidescopic night at the 2024 Senior Music Festival!  Well done to all staff and students involved. 

SENIOR MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 VIDEO

Yr 12 IB Showcase

Come to see the best performances of our Yr 12 students! On Monday night, Yr 12 IB Music will present their performances they have been working on all year. Come along in Edwards Auditorium from 5:30pm to experience a variety of wonderful music-making at the highest level. 

Term 3 Events

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

Here to help!

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

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

CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

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

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE 

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

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

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