Issue 24 2022 Term 3 Week 5 - 18 Aug 2022

From the Principal

It was a pleasure to host another Junior Campus Open Morning this week and to have the opportunity to share what is special about Redlands. It was also wonderful to note how proud our Yr 2 and 6 tour guides were to show people around the School. Current Yr 11 students Jack Lazzarotto and Samantha Hely shared reflections of their time at the School since preschool and the myriad of activities they have enjoyed. One of Jack’s comments that struck me was his articulation of the benefit of learning and growing with different genders. It is always powerful to hear students and alumni articulate their views from a personal perspective and illuminating to note the links to educational research.

I have previously communicated my frustration with people and organisations selecting individual pieces of educational research to reinforce mythical statements in support of their position regarding coeducation and single-sex education. In this vein, I felt that you may be interested in a more balanced article recently written by Professor Garry Falloon, from the Macquarie University School of Education, which references significant meta-analysis of studies across 21 countries involving 1.6 million students . A quote from the paper, that aligns with Jack’s comment in his address was “the study also reported that mixing genders tends to demystify and normalise relationships between the sexes.”

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It was inspiring to join over 100 students and numerous staff last Friday for the presentation by Professor Geraint F Lewis, from the University of Sydney, on cosmology, black holes, gravitational lensing and galactic cannibalism. The thought-provoking questions and engagement from the audience reflected the intriguing concepts presented and the mysteries still being explored. It was an honour to have someone of Professor Lewis’ standing and reputation attend Redlands to speak to the students.

The Science and STEAM Week celebrations across the whole school have enabled students to experience a wide range of interesting activities and to hear from a range of guest speakers including Dr Noushin Nasiri, Head of NanoTech Laboratory at Macquarie University School and wildlife scientist Dr Vanessa Piotta, who is presenting to Preparatory School students and parents tomorrow morning. I thank all staff involved for their dedication in providing such a rich array of learning opportunities and for promoting the importance of Science and STEAM.

Redlands Spring Fair

There are now only 16 days to go until the Redlands Spring Fair on Saturday 3 September, 9am-3pm, on the Senior Campus. This much-loved Redlands community celebration will be a wonderful day of fun, food and entertainment. 

All Day Rides Wristbands and Coupon Bundles are now available HERE (NSW Parent Vouchers can be used in their purchase.)

Mr Stephen Webber

Photo Caption: Liggins Quad was a Science wonderland yesterday lunchtime as Year 11IB students demonstrated their Science research projects to the Secondary School students and staff.

Community Update

It was a pleasure to attend both the Friends of Group and Redlands Parents and Friends Association (RPFA) Meetings early this week. These groups continue to explore ways to keep our community connected, included and supported within the many and varied aspects of school life and their support and guidance remains invaluable. Our committed and generous volunteer members highlight the vital role our wider community plays in the growth and prosperity of Redlands and we are ever grateful for their contribution. If you are looking to connect with our community groups then please reach out to the passionate and diverse experience of our class and year group parents, the RPFA and Friends of Groups that support Redlands families.

We were delighted to welcome parents, carers and prospective students to our Junior Campus Open Morning this week.  Our Prep and Junior tour hosts did a magnificent job in guiding our guests through the Junior Campus (bathed in glorious sunshine), whilst openly sharing their experiences as a Redlands student, and our talented chamber ensembles and junior voices charmed all with their wonderful performance of Viva La Vida.  A common thread in my discussions with visiting parents and carers was how impressive it was that our students were valued and known as individual learners and how they are challenged to develop and grow their unique passions and talents. 

Thank you to our dedicated and passionate volunteers who continue to put their hand up in support of Spring Fair. Not long now until this much loved and highly anticipated community event.  To avoid waiting in queues on the day, pre-purchase wristbands and coupons here to receive a special discount. Further details on the Spring fair can be found in the RPFA section of Note Day, along with information on the wide range of parent and carer events that connect our community.

Redlands was thrilled to welcome back to campus alumni Emile Theau (Redlander 2014) who inspired curiosity among our Yr 6 students with a focus on Sustainability, Surfboards, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as part of STEAM Week. To read more of Emile’s incredible work in sustainable surf products along with an update on Science Week and the Class of 2022 Legacy Gift click here.

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

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

Foundation

Celebrating Science Week

As Redlands has been celebrating Science Week this week, we reflected on the long, academic history of Science Education and community support to develop facilities supporting Science education. We have also reached out to our Alumni to come and share their experience with our students.

Science has been taught at Redlands since its opening in 1884, the first Yr 12 student graduated in Physics in 1887 and the first Science Room was built in 1908 for botanical and geological specimens collected in early field trips.

Since the first Science Room in the original Redlands House on Military Rd, science laboratories have been located in numerous buildings around the School. The Redlands Science program was given the prominence it deserved with the opening of Redlands’ first dedicated Science Block in 1967, originally called the Wyndham Building, refurbished and renamed the Liggins Atrium/Roseby Building in 2007 supported by donations from the Redlands community.

We are very fortunate at Redlands to have a community with a strong tradition of generously giving back to the School. It is through the generosity of previous families that current and future students are able to enjoy today’s Science facilities and resources.

Redlander on Junior Campus

 What a fantastic start to STEAM Week! Redlands was thrilled to welcome back to campus Emile Theau (Redlander 2014) who inspired curiosity among our Year 6 students with a focus on Sustainability, Surfboards, Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Emile is the winner of the HP Generation Impact Incubator and Ocean Impact Organisation Pitchfest 2021. He is the co-founder of Sine Surf, dedicated to reducing waste and emission in the surfing industry by inventing new ways to make sustainable surf products. He is currently working at the University of Sydney in the School of Chemistry as an Engineer on the nanotechnology startup Dewpoint Technologies using cutting edge nanosurfaces to passive cool and harvest dew from the atmophere.

We wish Emile all the best with his exciting endeavours!

Legacy Gift of Class of 2022

Thank you to the members of our community who have already supported our students. The Class of 2022 proudly continues the Legacy of previous Yr 12 cohorts, and have directed their efforts to supporting the Dr Sue Morey AM Appeal.

Their second fundraising initiative for this year is a memorable Year 12 Tea Towel and Tote Bag, featuring students’ and selected staff hand-drawn faces. To pre-order these wonderful gifts and memorabilia, please purchase via this button.

PURCHASE HERE

Congratulations to our Yr 12 students to continue this journey and BIG thank you to Ms Rebecca Mountain (Yr 12 Advisor), Mr Richard Millham (Yr 12 Assistant YA) and other Redlands staff for supporting this wonderful initiative.

Why the Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund?

This endowment fund provides opportunities to exceptional all-rounder students, who otherwise may not have the financial resources to attend Redlands. Currently, the fund has assets to provide four full-time scholarships, with a long-term goal to grant one means-tested full-time scholarship in the Secondary School annually.

If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation toward the Yr 12 Legacy Gift, contributing to the Dr Sue Morey AM Scholarship, please visit the link below.

DONATE HERE

Thank you sincerely for your contribution!

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

RPFA

Spring Fair

Just two more weeks til the Redlands Spring Fair on Sat 3 Sept with tons of food, fun and entertainment, showcasing the community’s diversity and depth of students’ art-related activities.

It’s open to the entire community – so bring your friends! Entry is free! Coupons are required to pay for individual rides, games and food. Wristbands give your kids access to unlimited rides – no coupons required. But you will still need coupons to play games and purchase food. Pre-purchase wristbands and coupons here to receive a special discount. Orders before 26 Aug can be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.

Last week, we revealed an extensive number of exciting rides, both old and new. This week, let’s talk about food. The Food Precinct will feature Asian and Latin American stalls, with delicious offerings including sushi, dumplings, spring rolls, nachos, empanadas and more, as well as a traditional BBQ with Bacon and Egg rolls and a Sausage Sizzle. The Alumni Cafe will serve barista made coffee and handmade cupcakes by members of the community. There will also be Gelato, Popcorn, Fairy Floss, Snow Cone and Lolly Stalls.

And if that’s not enough, we have some special guests especially for our littlest fair goers. Our KindiFarm will feature baby goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, rabbit and guinea pigs. And on our entertainment stage… drumroll please… Jamie from Jam on Toast! Look out for further performances to be announced in next week’s Note Day!

Finally, some great news – we are extending the deadline for the colouring competition for all students on the Junior Campus. Have your children go crazy with their colouring in or designing their own bunting over the weekend and return the entries to their teachers on Mon 22 Aug for a chance to win a Squishmallow or giant Teddy Bear! All submissions will be combined into decorations to be displayed at the Spring Fair, with winners announced prior to the event.

Sign-ups are open for Prep and Junior parent volunteers to collect coupons and supervise rides and games. Please volunteer if you can, to help us make this event a success. More sign-ups will be available in the coming days. Contact stall coordinators, your class or year parents or us for more information!

Coming Up

Parent / Family Get-togethers               

Fri 19 Aug

Yr 9 coffee morning at Sandy Bear, Clontarf from 8.15am

Wed 24 Aug

Yr 12 drinks, FREE nibbles & mingle at Mosman Rowers from 6.30pm. Please let your year parents know if you are interested in attending

Sat 27 Aug

5 White kids bowling & laser tag at Strike Chatswood at 3.45pm

Thurs 1 Sept

Yr 6 parents lunch TBC

Yr 9 drop-in parents drinks night TBC

 

Fri 9 Sept

 

Yr 12 coffee at Frenchy’s Café, Mosman from 8.30am

 

4 Red parent coffee at Sunflower Lounge, Mosman after morning drop off

Thurs 15 Sept

 

Yr 9 coffee morning at Pasture at Balmoral from 8.15am

 

5 White parents spring fling dinner at Betel Leaf at Bathers Pavilion at 7.30pm

Sun 18 Sept

Yr 5 Family Movie Day – DC League of Super Pets at 3.30pm

 

‘Friends of’ Events

Thurs 25 Aug

Friends of Hockey end of season celebration at Balgowlah Bowling Club from 6pm. Book your tickets here by Fri 19 Aug

Fri 26 Aug

Friends of Music awards dinner at Manly Golf Club from 6pm.
Book your tickets here by Fri 19 Aug

 

Mon 5 Sept

Friends of Basketball meeting on campus at 6pm

Tue 6 Sept

Friends of Football end of season celebration at Dee Why RSL from 6.30pm. Book your tickets here by Fri 26 Aug

 

Tue 13 Sept

Friends of Hockey AGM at Mosman Rowers from 5pm

Thu 15 Sept

Friends of Netball end of season presentation dinner at Dee Why RSL from 6.30pm. Book your tickets here by Fri 2 Sept

Fri 16 Sept

Friends of Snowsports presentation evening TBC

Sat 17 Sept

Friends of Rowing boat naming at the rowing sheds TBC

Sat 15 Oct

Friends of Rugby end of year event at Balgowlah Bowling Club from 11.30am

 

Walks on Tracks

Next week’s walk on Wed 24 Aug will be from Neutral Bay to Kirribilli. Meet at the top of Hayes St, Neutral Bay at 8:40am. Any questions, please call Tania on 0430 117 230.

Book Club

Our next book club meeting will be on the evening of Wed 21 Sept and we will be discussing The Island of Missing Trees by Élif Shafak. New members and enquiries welcome. Please contact Katherine Dixon or call 0432 619 890 for further information.

Photo Gallery

2 Red coffee morning last week

Friends of Hockey cheer squad at Moorebank for the semis

Walking group enjoying the sunshine and coffee around Curl Curl/Dee Why

Book Club meeting

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

2022 RPFA Committee

President: JP Forrest
Vice President: Brittne Whitelaw
Secretary: Rebecca James 
Treasurer: Annette Swann
Committee – Declan Hourihan, Jennifer Mast, Jo Lloyd, Karen Nicholson, Kate Kesby, Lisa Middlebrook, Maria Kinsela, Monique Scattini

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Head of Secondary School

Emotions

It has been an emotional couple of weeks. At the mid-point in the term, I want to acknowledge those members of our community who have had to identify and navigate some tricky situations of late. At Redlands, where learning is underpinned by explicit social and emotional skill development, we don’t shy away from our emotions and we are always impressed by how our young people grapple with, and manage, their emotions. It isn’t easy.

But perhaps I have been thinking about emotions more because of the great book I am currently reading. Research psychologist and founder of the Yale Centre for emotional Intelligence, Dr Marc Brackett’s book Permission to Feel uses RULER, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning, in support of school communities. I really like the mood meter which comes as an app that can be downloaded to your phone and available whenever needed.

Recognising emotion

Understanding emotion

Labelling emotion

Expressing emotion

Regulating emotion

And then last night I went to a great talk with our Director of Digital Innovation, Mary-Lou O’Brien, by Dr Adam Fraser who, among a range of interesting and useful advice about how to be courageous through change, reminded us ‘don’t believe everything you think’ because our brains are not always our friends. It made me realise that the way we feel and the way we think doesn’t have to be our reality. We can regulate and reframe. With this in mind, I look forward to Yr 12 returning to school next week – we will use some of these recent lessons with our graduating students as they receive the return of their Trial Examinations and the accompanying feedback. It can be a time of high emotion and questioning of capacity, and even self, but what we know from our experience as educators is that, the discomfort that may be felt upon the return of examination results can be harnessed for positive change and improvement. If you have time to look up these two researchers and writers, or even read their books, I hope you’ll find them as useful as I have in navigating teenage emotion (and my own).

Science Week

Students, staff and parents have enjoyed the wonder and possibility of science this week, in a variety of ways across the campus.

The Dark Side of the Universe

The Science Department commenced Science Week with a talk on ‘The Heart of Darkness’ by Professor Geraint F Lewis (University of Sydney).  Professor Lewis’ research focuses on cosmology, gravitational lensing and galactic cannibalism, with the goal of unravelling the dark side of the universe. He has published over four hundred articles in astrophysics, and regularly speaks to varied audiences on cosmology and the nature of the universe. 

Over 100 students across Yrs 7 to 11 attended the lunchtime presentation. Students were captivated as he presented an engaging summary of what we know and don’t know about black holes.

 

Crime Scene Investigation

On Tuesday lunchtime, students from all year groups were able to learn about the skills of forensic science and act as a CSI! Students learnt how to take finger prints, dust for prints and lift them from surfaces for analysis. They created ‘blood’ plaster patterns from various heights and used luminol to identify blood left at the scene. It was fantastic to see so many students take advantage of this great session and learn more about the practical applications of Science.

Active Learning

The Science Fair drew a crowd! Mr Bentley, our Head of Teaching and Learning (P-12) can be seen in the image below running across the Ooblek pool with James Morris (Yr 7). The Ooblek pool is simply made up of corn flour and water. The mixture then behaves as a non-Newtonian fluid – one that does not follow Newton’s laws of viscosity. Therefore, you can run across the Ooblek pool and come out with clean feet.

Beyond Blue

Redlands will participate in the Blackmores Running Festival on the 18th of September to raise money for Beyond Blue. Every $48 ensures a phone call, email, or webchat from those in need is answered by Beyond Blue staff. With three million people in Australia living with anxiety and depression and growing demand for Beyond Blue’s services, we’re running this year to raise vital funds and mental health awareness. 

The run is fun for everyone, with a distance for beginners and experienced runners. Choose from the Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Blackmores Half Marathon, 10km Blackmores Bridge Run or 3.5km Blackmores Family Fun Run for a truly unforgettable experience. It is a challenging and memorable run, with 3 of the 4 distances finishing at the Sydney Opera House.

Please help us to support Beyond Blue by joining our team or donating here.   

Senior Campus Cybersafety Seminar with ySafe

We are very pleased to host another Parent Seminar this term both via Zoom and in-person in the Learning Hub.

For those of you who would like to join us face to face for the session, you will have the opportunity to chat to the ySafe presenters as well as experience the Learning Hub. A link will be sent to those parents wishing to watch the ySafe Session at home.

In partnership again with industry leaders, ySafe, the session will focus on specific challenges and opportunities in the digital environment which Secondary School students may encounter, what parents should know and how to support your child’s digital safety and wellbeing.

Who:               7-12 Parents and Carers

Date:               Wednesday 31 August 2022

Venue:             Learning Hub – Level 2

Time:               6pm – 7pm

Booking:          Places are limited so please RSVP here (face to face and Zoom)

Parents are also encouraged to explore the Redlands’ Cybersafety Hub which was established last year in conjunction with ySafe for our parent community and is a valuable source of information and guidance.

Spring Fair

If you haven’t already heard, the Redlands Spring Fair is back on Saturday 3 September with tons of food, fun and entertainment, showcasing the community’s diversity and depth of students’ arts-related activities. Tickets are now on sale! Pre-purchase wristbands and coupons here to receive a special discount. Orders before 26 Aug can be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.

PURCHASE TICKETS

 

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

Science

Science Week

The Dark Side of the Universe

The Science Department kicked off Science Week early with ‘The Heart of Darkness’ by Professor Geraint F Lewis (University of Sydney). Geraint’s research focuses on cosmology, gravitational lensing and galactic cannibalism, all with the goal of unravelling the dark side of the universe. He has published more than four hundred articles in astrophysics, as well as speaking to varied audiences on cosmology and the nature of the universe.

Over 100 students across the Yrs 7-11 attended the lunchtime presentation. Students were captivated as he presented a very interesting 25 minute summary of what we know and don’t know about black holes.

 

Crime Scene Investigation

On Tuesday lunchtime, students from all year groups were able to learn about the skills of forensic science and act as a CSI! Students learnt how to take finger prints, dust for prints and lift them from surfaces for analysis. They created ‘blood’ plaster patterns from various heights and used luminol to identify blood left at the scene. It was fantastic to see so many students take advantage of this great session and learn more about the practical applications of Science.

Sarah Harrisson
Coordinator of Science
sharrisson@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Visual Arts

It is with great excitement the Visual Arts Department invites you to the Annual Redlands Visual Arts Exhibition for Yrs 3- 12. For the first time in a number of years we are able to welcome parents and friends to see our amazing student works ‘in real life’.

The Exhibition will showcase the Bodies of Work from the HSC Class of 2022, as well as a curated selection of works from Visual Arts students from Year 3 to Yr 11.

We hope you are able to join us to celebrate the achievements of Redlands Visual Arts students.

Mr Mark Harley
Coordinator of Visual Arts
mharpley@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Service

Blackmores Running Festival

Redlands will participate in the Blackmores Running Festival on 18 September to raise money for Beyond Blue. Every $48 ensures a phone call, email, or webchat is answered. With three million people in Australia living with anxiety and depression and growing demand for Beyond Blue’s services, we’re running this year to raise vital funds and mental health awareness. 

The run is fun for everyone, with a distance for beginners and experienced runners. Choose from the Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Blackmores Half Marathon, 10km Blackmores Bridge Run or 3.5km Blackmores Family Fun Run for a truly unforgettable experience. A challenging and memorable run, with 3 of the 4 distances finishing at the Sydney Opera House.

Please help us to support their work this September by joining our team and donating:

Learn More 

Finn Woodward
Yr 11 Student

Greenlands Week

Next week, we will be holding the Redlands annual Greenlands Week, in which we will be focussing on sustainability and looking after our environment. This year, we are particularly focussing on our local environment, as whilst Australia has some of the world’s most incredible flora and fauna, we also have the highest extinction rate in the world. As Environment Captains for 2022, Jacob and I have decided to raise awareness and funds for the WWF’s Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital, an important project to ensure that the animals affected by bushfires, floods and deforestation are able to access lifesaving specialist medical services. To raise funds, we will be raffling off two great prizes – a koala encounter and a giraffe encounter at Taronga Zoo for 4 people each! Tickets will be available throughout next week.

There will also be a bake sale held on Friday lunch, so come along, enjoy some baked goods and support a worthy cause!  

Iris and Jacob
Environment Captains 2022

University and Careers

Yr 12 Highlighted Events and Reminders

Final Careers Information session for Yr 12 students on UAC, EAS, SRS, becoming an Alumni and using LinkedIn. 

Periods 1 & 2, Monday 22 August

LH4.7 & LH4.8

Upcoming Events

Week 6

PwC | Higher Apprenticeship Information Night

Thursday 18 August, 5:30–6:30pm

Learn More

UNSW | 2022 Co-op Chat – Engineering

Thursday 18 August, 6:00–7:00pm

Learn More

TAFE NSW | Launch your Career in Hospitality

Thursday 18 August, 10:00–11:00am

This event takes a deeper dive into the roles within restaurants, cafes, bars, hotels, pubs and clubs. High school students throughout NSW are invited to hear from young, inspirational industry professionals, teachers and alumni to learn more about the skills and opportunities you need to find employment across all aspects of the hospitality industry.

Learn More

JMC | Open Day

20 August 9:00–5:00pm

JMC Academy, Harris St Campus

Learn More

University of Melbourne | Open Day 

21 August

Learn More

Week 6

ACAP | Discover ACAP Online Info Sessions

Tuesday 23 August, 6:30pm – Thursday 25 August, 8:30pm

Hear about courses in coaching, counselling, criminology, management, psychology and social work.

Learn More

Internationally Educated Study in the US session

Thursday 25 August at 6pm.

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University of Sydney | Open Day 

27 August 

Learn More

UTS | Open Day 2022

Saturday 27 August 9:00am–3:00pm

Learn More

University of Newcastle | Open Day 

27 August 

Learn More

AIM | Sydney Open Day Gala

Saturday 27 August, 10:00am–4:00pm

Australian Institute of Music, The Rocks

Learn More

AIE | Online Campus Day

Saturday 27 August, 1:00 pm

Discover the courses designed to get you started in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects.

Learn More

For a full list of career events please see Redlands Pulse

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

Year 12

Yr 12 are currently sitting trial examinations

Year 11

North Shore Schools Expo

A big thank you to all the Yr 11 students who volunteered at the North Shore Schools Expo last weekend. The Yr 11 volunteers did an extraordinary job, responding to parent questions regarding the School, the teaching and learning, pastoral care program and cocurricular activities. Registrar Mrs Kate Carey complimented the students on being “well presented, confident, articulate and polite.” The student volunteers included:

  • Phoebe Barnett
  • Dan Close
  • Phoebe Vandekreeke
  • Maya Little
  • Josie Simpson
  • Angus McLachlan 
  • Taylor Riddell
  • Lily Hobbs
  • Briar Carter
  • Matt Fry
  • Alex Scotting
  • Daisy Oliver

Thank you to these students for giving up their time over the weekend and volunteering at the expo. 

Junior School Open Morning

Sammy Hely and Jack Lazzarotto both spoke at the Junior School Open Morning on Tuesday. Both Sam and Jack reflected on their journey from Redlands House Preschool to Secondary School and also highlighted how their passion for cocurricular activities began when they joined the Dance and Music programs at the Junior School. Both students spoke authentically and really captivated the parents who attended the open morning. 

Well done Sammy and Jack!

Yr 11 Cambodia Hot Chocolate Fundraiser. 

Next Thursday 25 August, Yr 11 will be running a Hot Chocolate fundraiser to raise for M’Lop Tapang School in Cambodia. All the funds raised will go towards purchasing the food for the daily meals which are given to the students each day. A cup will be $3, and for an extra dollar, marshmallows and whipped cream will come with it.

11 IPT Real World Information Systems Challenge

Last Wednesday, 11 IPT students completed the Real World Information Systems Challenge. In teams, students had to redesign the logo for one of four real information systems: Spotify Music Database, Trivago Reservation System, Uber Eats food ordering system and the Amazon products database. Students also had to draw a context diagram, information system in context diagram and data flow diagram and design and laser cut a keyring with the updated logo for their chosen information system. Students were only given 40 minutes to undertake all these challenges and every team successfully completed the challenge!

Well done! 

Mr Nicholas Walker
Yr 11 Year Advisor
nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9909 3133

Year 10

Upcoming Yr 10 Events

  • Thursday 1 September Dr Tessa Opie Healthy Relationships and Sexuality Program
  • Thursday 8 September Burn Bright Altitude Day
  • Thursday 22 September Last Day of Term 3
  • Monday 10 October First Day of Term 4
  • 24-28 October Yr 10 Yearly Examination Block
  • Thursday 3 November Vaccination Catch-Ups
  • Friday 4 November Yr 10 Harbour Cruise
  • 7-11 November Yr 10 Camp
  • Wednesday 7 December Last Day of Term 4

Dr Tessa Opie: Healthy Relationships and Sexuality Workshop 1 September

This week, students began the lead-in sessions in preparation for Dr Opie’s workshop with Yr 10 on Thursday 1 September. During the past 18 months, Redlands has been updating our PDHPE and student wellbeing relationships and sexuality curriculum. To support our school curriculum, Yr 10 will be involved in a workshop facilitated by the fabulous Dr Tessa Opie (In Your Skin) and Redlands teachers. 

Grounded in current research, the workshop takes a sex positive approach being inclusive of all genders and sexual identities with a focus on harm reduction. Dr Opie’s approach is refreshing and informative, fun and realistic. Key topics will include current sexual and relationship trends with specific focus on relationship values and sexual rights. The workshop will run from 8:20am until 12:00pm. 

The lead-in sessions started this week included the Safety Statement and Code of Conduct to support students in guidelines for the workshop.

Safety Statement: Workshops and presentations are conducted in a safe and positive space. Some of you will feel that topics are not relevant, they may bore you, some of you may feel uncomfortable. If you feel the need, you can take a moment out of the workshop room and someone will follow-up with you to make sure all is ok.

Code of Conduct:

  • Respect the talker. Everyone listens, everyone has a turn, everyone has the right to pass, you do not have to speak
  • Listen with an open mind and heart. Be aware of difference in opinions, background and experiences.
  • Trust that you will know what to say. You do not need to rehearse. 
  • Just say enough. don’t rush, don’t hog the floor – we can learn through listening
  • No one is mentioned by name. Don’t use the names of known people or known situations. Only speak about your own experiences/observations.
  • What is said in the room stays in the room UNLESS something is said which indicates that you or someone else is unsafe.

Students have been provided the space and time to read over the Safety Statement and the Code of Conduct, to add any further items they want for their Tutor Group, to ensure they understand the guidelines for the day and feel encouraged to participate freely and comfortably. The lead-in sessions will continue over the next two weeks. 

Public Speaking – Starting in Week 7, Term 3!

Public Speaking is a new cococurricular activity that is available to students in Yrs 7, 8, 9 and 10 starting in Week 7, Term 3.

The weekly Public Speaking workshops are run by experienced coaches, providing exciting learning experiences which will help students to build confidence, persuasive speaking skills and raise awareness of global issues.

For more detailed information, please follow this link to the sign-up form.  

If you have any questions regarding the program, please get in contact with our Public Speaking Coordinator, Ms Kang.

Oxford Program

“Annie and I, Ahnu, have been fortunate enough to recently attend a month-long academic program in Oxford, England, during which we both elected to study English Literature, as well as Art for Annie, and History for myself. This was a wonderful opportunity for us to explore our subjects beyond the school curriculum, and to meet people from countries all around the world. Living in an unfamiliar place and culture independently for the first time was simultaneously exciting and, at times, overwhelming, but with the support of friends and family, we quickly adjusted and had a great time for the month. Throughout the four weeks, we have spent our mornings reading and discussing literature from medieval to modern times; the afternoons sketching sculptures in museums, and visiting colleges around Oxford; the evenings talking and relaxing with friends. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience, and have come away with both new knowledge and new friendships. All in all, we are deeply grateful to our families who made this possible for us, to teachers and friends who supported us along the way, and, of course, a sincere thank you to Annie for sharing in this experience together.”

Written by Ahnu Guan and Annie Zhang

Winter School Photos

Photos this week highligh the incredible Winter School staff team and the students getting to work, in the classroom and in the kitchen completing their duties.

Ms Alissa Ynson
Yr 10 Advisor
aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9865    

 

Year 9

Yr 9 Arnhem Camp – Important information

Parents have been sent important information regarding camp via email this week.

Parent Briefing Letter
Excursion and Medical Information Check 

Public Speaking – Starting in Week 7, Term 3!

Public Speaking is a new cococurricular activity that is available to students in Yrs 7, 8, 9 and 10 starting in Week 7, Term 3.

The weekly Public Speaking workshops are run by experienced coaches, providing exciting learning experiences which will help students to build confidence, persuasive speaking skills and raise awareness of global issues.

For more detailed information, please follow this link to the sign-up form.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please get in contact with our Public Speaking Coordinator, Ms Kang.

View Public Speaking Letter to Parents

2022 ICAS Science Competition

The 2022 ICAS Science competition will take place on Tuesday 23 August in school. Entry for students in Yrs 7-10 is voluntary. This year parents will sign up and pay for students directly in the ICAS shop. This needs to be completed before Monday 1 August. The cost of the test is $19.25. Please see the access details below.

Access details for parents

Your school access code is:

NLC166

Your parent page link is:

https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

 

Music Awards Dinner Night

The Music Awards Dinner Night on 26 August at Manly Golf Club, is for all students and their parents involved in music cocurricular ensembles, choirs and bands.  It’s a celebration of their hard work and a chance to hear some ensembles perform while enjoying a two course dinner. Dedication, Service, Leadership and Excellence Awards will be presented to a student from each Year Group from 8-11 who have exemplified these values.

Tickets can be booked using the link below before 19 August. ServiceNSW Parents $50 Entertainment vouchers can be used when booking a student ticket.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR MUSIC AWARDS DINNER TICKETS – teens and teenagers

Science Week 2022

Coinciding with National Science Week 13-20 August,the Redlands Science team will be holding a number of special Science events

Date

Event

Where is it held?

How to get involved

Thursday 18 August

Astronomy Night

Use the schools telescope to learn about astronomy

On the Learning Hub rooftop – level 5

6:30pm -7:30pm

Interested students please sign up.

Each student is to bring a parent.?

Friday 19 August

 

Breakfast with a Scientist

Listen to a geologist, surgeon, science researcher, pharmacist and computing and AI expert, talk about their career journey.

In Redlands Hall

From 8:00am -10:00am

All students welcome. Students must register: use this link

Friday 19 August

 

Science Extension Research Project Presentation

Yr 12 students present their major projects

In Redlands Hall in period 4

All Year 11 HSC Science students will attend.

 

For additional information see the various emails sent to students and ask your Science Teacher.

ARTICLE – Stress & Stress Management: Pre-teens & Teenagers

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Key points

  • Stress is a response to external challenges, like deadlines or difficult decisions.
  • Stress is normal, and it can sometimes be good.
  • Too much stress can be overwhelming. It can make it hard for pre-teens and teenagers to enjoy life.
  • Help teenagers manage stress by listening and talking, spending time together, and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.

About Stress

Stress is a response to external challenges, pressures or events. These might include things like looming deadlines, difficult decisions or health scares.

If you’re feeling stressed in these situations, your body will let you know. For example, your heart rate might go up, your breathing might get faster and your muscles might tense up.

Stress is a normal part of life. Everyone experiences stress, and some stress is OK. It can get you ready for action and give you the motivation to get things done. For example, feeling stressed about an upcoming test can motivate your child to study. Or knowing they have to get to the bus on time can help your child get ready in the morning.

Signs of Too Much Stress

Although some stress is OK, too much stress can be overwhelming. It can interfere with sleep, thinking and learning, and it can get in the way of your child enjoying life.

When pre-teens and teenagers have too much stress, they might have:

  • tense muscles, headaches, a tight jaw, teeth-grinding, a racing heart and sweaty palms
  • trouble sleeping
  • low energy, tiredness or exhaustion
  • the feeling of being on edge
  • difficulty concentrating
  • loss of motivation
  • the feeling of being overwhelmed.

When your child has too much stress for a long time, this can be bad for your child’s physical and mental health. It can also lead to anxiety, anxiety disorders and depression.

Stress can look and feel similar to anxiety. Anxiety is the worry, apprehension or dread that something bad is going to happen or that you can’t cope with a situation. Anxiety can happen even if there isn’t a challenging situation or event. When you understand the difference between stress and anxiety, it can help you work out what your child is feeling and how to help.

Causes of stress for pre-teens and teenagers

Many situations can cause stress for pre-teens and teenagers. These include:

  • schoolwork, decisions about subjects, exams and pressure to do well
  • relationships with friends and romantic relationships
  • life changes like leaving school, moving house, going to university or getting a job
  • too many things to do, and feeling unprepared or overwhelmed by tasks
  • exciting things, like trying a new sport
  • family conflict
  • big decisions, like deciding whether to talk about something sensitive or important
  • lack of sleep.

Stress management for pre-teens and teenagers

Stress management is important for pre-teen and teenage mental health and wellbeing. You can help your child learn to manage their stress.

Acknowledge your child’s stress

If you notice that your child is stressed, let them know that you’ve noticed and that you’re there to support them. Responding to your child with warmth and compassion can help your child be kinder to themselves. When teenagers treat themselves with self-compassion, it can reduce the effects of stress and help your child ‘bounce back’ during or after difficult times.

Work out what’s causing the stress


If your child knows what’s causing the stress, it can be easier for them to deal with it. You can help by getting your child to write down all the things they’re doing. Then they can think about how they feel about these things. For example, do some of them make your child feel tense or stop them from sleeping?

Remember that good things can be stressful too, and stress can also come from having too much to do.

Work out how to handle stressful things

You could start by helping your child prioritise which things need attention first, and which can wait.

Some stressful things can be changed. For example, if your child gets stressed because they’re always running late in the morning, they might be able to reduce the stress by getting ready the night before or waking up earlier.

Some stressful things can be prepared for. For example, if your child is very concerned about an upcoming exam, you can help them prepare by working out a study timetable together.

Some stressful things can’t be changed, but they can be talked about. For example, if your child is troubled about your family’s financial situation, listening and talking about their concerns might help to reduce the stress they feel.

Encourage a healthy lifestyle

Healthy lifestyle choices can often help your child handle stress or reduce its effects. Here are some ideas for your child:

  • Be physically active. Physical activity and exercise improve mood and can give your child a sense of achievement, as well as boosting their physical health. Exercise also burns off the ‘stress hormone’ cortisol and can help the body relax.
  • Eat good food. Eating well can help your child feel good, strong, energetic, alert and able to concentrate.
  • Relax and unwind, especially before bed. This might be going for a walk, reading a book, having a relaxing bath, listening to some music or doing breathing exercises, muscle relaxation exercises or mindfulness exercises.
  • Sleep well. Pre-teens and teenagers need about 8-10 hours of sleep a night, and getting enough good-quality sleep can help your child feel more alert, positive and energetic. Not getting enough sleep is one of the biggest causes of stress in teenagers.
  • Avoid alcohol and other drugs, including caffeine. Although older teenagers and adults often use alcohol and other substances to cope with stress, these substances make the symptoms of stress worse and can lead to other problems.

You probably feel stressed sometimes too. You can be a stress management role model for your child by being kind to yourself, trying to deal with the causes of your stress, and making healthy lifestyle choices.

If stress gets too much: getting help

If your child is often overwhelmed by stress and is finding it difficult to cope with everyday things, they might benefit from extra support.

Your child could start by:

  • talking to their GP
  • seeing the school counsellor or a psychologist with training in child and adolescent mental health
  • talking to a spiritual leader or elder
  • talking to a youth worker if your child goes to a local youth centre
  • calling Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.

Key Dates

Week 5- Science Week

Week 6- Wednesday 24 August, Yr 3-12 Visual Arts Exhibition (Redlands Hall) 

Week 9- Thursday 15 September, House Spirit Fair

Week 10- Thursday 22 September Last day Term 3.

Year 8

Respectful Language

This week in Yr 8, we have been considering the power of language and its affect on our peers. In today’s world, it is becoming apparent that many young people are being influenced by the language around them. It is common for them to hear derogatory terms or offensive language on the streets, on social media channels, streaming services and in some forms of modern music. Proliferating the use of such language can sometimes normalise, glamorise and sanitise their impact, taking their meaning out of context. Words can be misconstrued to be hurtful, racist, homophobic, mysogynistic or even discriminatory, and the casual explanation ‘it’s just a joke’ the all too frequent excuse. Using disrespectful language is considered socially unacceptable, and if not addressed early, can become a serious problem.

The use of derogatory language or the act of swearing at someone, or about someone, is actually a form of verbal violence. It transgresses the usual rules of social interaction by impinging on an individual’s self-image and sense of dignity. Therefore, Redland’s enforces a zero tolerance policy when it comes to such language. Parents and carers also need to play an important role in enforcing this approach by proactively monitoring what their children are viewing or being exposed to and discussing the use of words or their origin. This can help prevent inappropriate or disrespectful language being used in the classroom, school yard or other situations.

 

Whilst some students may use swearing or derogatory terms for attention seeking purposes, others may use it simply because they are still learning how to moderate their language. As young people develop their language skills, it is important for them to have a clear understanding of the impact of their choice of words on others and how their words can impact other people’s perspective of them – an important and essential skill to learn as they progress in their personal and professional development.

Redlands Concussion Management 

With Winter Sport in full swing there have been some instances where students have received head knocks. On these occasions it is very important that students and families comply with the Redlands Concussion Management Policy. A student with symptoms after a head knock should receive medical advice. Symptoms  can be subtle or not immediately recognisable and can be as small as a headache.

The current principles of concussion management involve rest during the acute period post injury (48hrs for adolescents), followed by a gradual increase in cognitive activity then a graduated return to physical activity. Redlands utilises the standard Return to Play strategies found in the ISA Concussion Protocol, Rugby Union Australia Concussion Procedure and the Australian Government’s Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement.

The graduated return to all school activities takes a minimum of 19 days after all symptoms and signs have disappeared. Progression is dependent on remaining symptom-free throughout. If symptoms reoccur at any stage, the student drops back to the previous stage for a period of 24 hours and must be symptom-free at that stage prior to attempting the next stage again. If symptoms are persistent at any stage medical review is essential.

It is important that students follow the Redlands Concussion Management Policy to allow them to have a reduced cognitive load and therefore prevent further injury to the brain. Please notify me by email if your child sustains a head knock or is diagnosed with a concussion (whether this be at school sport or during another  activity outside of school). Should you wish to familiarise yourself with the policy it is available on Pulse, under Key Information and School Polices. 

Public Speaking – Starting in Week 7, Term 3!

Public Speaking is a new cococurricular activity that is available to students in Yrs 7, 8, 9 and 10 starting in Week 7, Term 3.

The weekly Public Speaking workshops are run by experienced coaches, providing exciting learning experiences which will help students to build confidence, persuasive speaking skills and raise awareness of global issues.

For more detailed information, please follow this link to the sign-up form.

If you have any questions regarding the program, please get in contact with our Public Speaking Coordinator, Ms Kang.

Science Club- CSI Forensics Investigation

This week has been Redlands Science Week in the Senior School and students have had the opportunity to participate in various initiatives. A number of our Yr 7 students are members of the Science Club and this week they engaged in CSI Forensics Investigations during Tuesday lunchtime.

  • Students tested their own fingerprints then lifted fingerprints from a mug.
  • They created ‘blood’ plaster patterns from various heights and analysed these.
  • They used Luminol to identify blood left at a faux crime scene.

2022 ICAS Science Competition

The 2022 ICAS Science competition will take place on Tuesday 23 August in school. Entry for students in Yrs 7-10 is voluntary. This year parents will sign up and pay for students directly in the ICAS shop. This needs to be completed before Monday 1 August. The cost of the test is $19.25. Please see the access details below.

Access details for parents

Your school access code is:

NLC166

Your parent page link is:

https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

Key Dates

Week 5 – Science Week

Week 6 – Greenlands Week

Week 7 – Wednesday 31 August, Yr 8 Respectful Relationships Workshop (P1-P3, Redlands Hall) 

Week 9 – Thursday 15 September, House Spirit Fair

Week 10 – Thursday 22 September – Last day Term 3

Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 8 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 7

Redlands Concussion Management 

With Winter Sport in full swing there have been some instances where students have received head knocks. On these occasions it is very important that students and families comply with the Redlands Concussion Management Policy. A student with symptoms after a head knock should receive medical advice. Symptoms  can be subtle or not immediately recognisable and can be as small as a headache.

The current principles of concussion management involve rest during the acute period post injury (48hrs for adolescents), followed by a gradual increase in cognitive activity then a graduated return to physical activity. Redlands utilises the standard Return to Play strategies found in the ISA Concussion Protocol, Rugby Union Australia Concussion Procedure and the Australian Government’s Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement.

The graduated return to all school activities takes a minimum of 19 days after all symptoms and signs have disappeared. Progression is dependent on remaining symptom-free throughout. If symptoms reoccur at any stage, the student drops back to the previous stage for a period of 24 hours and must be symptom-free at that stage prior to attempting the next stage again. If symptoms are persistent at any stage medical review is essential.

It is important that students follow the Redlands Concussion Management Policy to allow them to have a reduced cognitive load and therefore prevent further injury to the brain. Please notify me by email if your child sustains a head knock or is diagnosed with a concussion (whether this be at school sport or during another  activity outside of school). Should you wish to familiarise yourself with the policy it is available on Pulse, under Key Information and School Polices. 

Science Club- CSI Forensics Investigation

This week has been Redlands Science Week in the Senior School and students have had the opportunity to participate in various initiatives. A number of our Yr 7 students are members of the Science Club and this week they engaged in CSI Forensics Investigations during Tuesday lunchtime.

  • Students tested their own fingerprints then lifted fingerprints from a mug.
  • They created ‘blood’ plaster patterns from various heights and analysed these.
  • They used Luminol to identify blood left at a faux crime scene.

Public Speaking Program

Ms Vyvian Kang is launching a Public Speaking Program which is open to students in Yrs 7-10. I have encouraged Yr7 students to express their interest in the program, as public speaking is a skill that will serve students well for their whole life, no matter the career path they take. It helps to build confidence, persuasive speaking skills and raise awareness of global issues. Students in the program will also have the opportunity to participate in various competitions.

If your son or daughter wishes to express their interest, there is a form on our Yr 7 Pastoral iLearn Page.

2022 ICAS Science Competition

The 2022 ICAS Science competition will take place on Tuesday 23 August in school. Entry for students in Years 7-10 is voluntary. This year parents will sign up and pay for students directly in the ICAS shop. This needs to be completed before Monday 1 August. The cost of the test is $19.25. Please see the access details below.

Access details for parents

Your school access code is:

NLC166

Your parent page link is:

https://shop.icasassessments.com/pages/pps

 

Yr7 U13s Rugby

Yr 7 boys played Rugby against Central Coast Grammar on Saturday at our home field at Macquarie University. Students played brilliantly under the guidance of Jack Gooding and Jordan Parsonage, winning the game and Rupert Perry was awarded Best and Fairest.

Student Achievement

Congratulations to Sophia Liu, Yr 7, competed in the City of Ryde Eisteddfod last weekend and achieved Highly Commended for the Age 12 Piano Solo Group. This was a wonderful achievement.

“Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them” – Albert Einstein

Ms Sarah Matthews
Yr 7 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494

Head of Junior School

Grandparents & Special Friends Day – Friday 26 August

The long-awaited return of Grandparents & Special Friends Day takes place on Friday 26 August and we are looking forward to this event. Key points of information are below for note:

  • Please RSVP HERE
  • Junior School guests should arrive at 11.15am to Junior School Reception, where they will be guided towards classrooms.
  • It is important that guests do not arrive early as our Preschool and Prep special guests will be here before and parking will be at a premium.
  • For guests who will be here early in the morning for the Preschool or Prep event, a morning tea has been organised to keep up the energy levels needed!
  • We ask that only grandparents or special friends attend as there have been, and will be, opportunities for parents to come in at different times as we return to normal events and occasions. We are also mindful of keeping the numbers on campus and in classrooms as limited as possible.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear a mask

STEAM Week

STEAM week launched with the theme of how to use our passion and knowledge to link our learning to find local solutions to global problems. Our classrooms have been humming with creativity as students ideate, design and rapidly prototype solutions to their learning linked UN Goal, using a mix of technology and recycled materials to model their solutions. 

Year 6 students are investigating solutions to the plastics problem and we were excited to host Redlands alumni, Emile Theau (Class of 2014), who shared his start up journey as a ‘Generation Impact Incubator’ winner with his company, Sine Surf. A chemical engineering and nanotechnology graduate from The University of Sydney, Emile shared how he combined his passion for sustainability and design with his knowledge of engineering and nanotechnology to bring sustainability to surfing. The students were particularly interested to learn that it took 22 iterations to develop this board.  

 

Nano is our word of the week after talks this week from our special guest speaker, Dr Noushin Nasiri, the Head of the Nanotech Laboratory at Macquarie University. From her opening question on, “How tiny is nano?”, she held our students spellbound with the magic of science and nanotechnology. Dr Nasiri shared how her curiosity as a child about the natural world led her on a learning journey of investigations and to her work in technology today. Dr Nasiri was excited to take part in her first ever student-led Q&A panel led in two parts by Ruairi MacLochlainn, Melanie Korolev, Calvin Mcnab, Molly Crompton, Oliver To, Isha Gupta, Joanna O’Keefe and Christian Bush. She was very impressed by our students’ passion and knowledgeable questions and excited about this next generation of STEAM researchers.

My thanks are extended to our staff who have led and designed the range of learning experiences for the Junior School students this week, most ably led by Ms Anagnostu, our eLearning Coordinator.

Book Week 2022

 We are all set for Book Week next week and are delighted to have acclaimed author, Mark Greenwood, launch the week by speaking to each year group tomorrow.

We will again have a dress up theme on Friday 26 August and this year’s theme is “Dreaming with eyes open” so students are encouraged to dress up as something or somebody they dream of being.

The students have been introduced to the books on the Children’s Book Council shortlist and explored the Book Week theme in their library lessons with Mrs Wiebe.

1st Place in NSW Language Championships

Congratulations to our Junior School Spanish students who answered over 140,000 language questions during the Education Perfect NSW Language Championships which took place over 48 hours from Wednesday 10 to Friday 12 August.

This incredible effort meant that Redlands once again came 1st in the State for Spanish out of 129 schools and 4th overall out of 367 schools.

Special congratulations to the following students who achieved awards:

Emerald Awards (over 3,000 points)       Ina Guan, Azina Garrido Bulnes, Charles Li and Isha Gupta.

Silver Awards (over 1,000 points)           Matthew Kraponvnitskiy, Sienna Benz, Fergus Kerr, Luca Cowlishaw and Despina Corneli

Credit Awards (over 500 points)             Sahana Saraf, Aisha Hu, Lauren Rolfe, Ellie To, Ayden Berry, Miriam Killin, Ziggy Staley-Lobo and Calvin Macnab.

Well done to all students who participated.

Señora Colagiuri

Duty of Care Reminders: Drop Off Times and Contact Details

Please be reminded that duty staff commence supervision at 8am each morning and whilst we know that some students might arrive a few minutes earlier due to bus timetables or other factors, I am concerned that students have been found wandering around the campus as early as 7.15am having been dropped off.

A reminder too that if parents are going away, please ensure that the class teacher (and the nurse if relevant) are aware of this in the event that we need to contact someone in an emergency.

Thank you for your support in these two important child safety matters.

Student-led Conferences

I am grateful to our teachers who have guided student-led conferences with families this week and particularly congratulate the stuents themselves on their preparation and presentation in these conferences.

Year 6 Notice: Redlands Secondary School Musical 2023  

Year 6 students and families are invited to consider auditioning for the 2023 Secondary School musical, The Addams Family. Audition packs and information is below and will also be passed on to students.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family — a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before — keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. Now it’s our turn Redlands 

When are auditions? 

  • Auditions for the cast and orchestra are open to students from Years 6-11 2022
  • Auditions for students in Years 6-11 2022 will be held online for CAST between 15 August to 26 August 
  • Auditions for the ORCHESTRA will be held onsite on Sunday 18 September. Audition times will be released on Monday 29 August. 
  • Auditions for the DANCE ENSEMBLE will onsite on Sunday 18 September. Audition times will be released on Monday 29 August. 

How do you audition? 

  • Auditions for students in Year 6 2022 for CAST must prepare one vocal and one monologue performance from the material here. The vocal audition must be performed to the backing track provided. Please send through a google drive folder link with your vocal and acting audition to drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au. The folder must be able to be editable and downloadable. 
  • All Orchestra auditions should play a 1-minute excerpt that best demonstrates their abilities from the following number: 1.Overture. Audition material for Orchestra can be found here. 
  • All audition information, tracks and material can be found here. 
  • All students must complete Addams Family Musical Audition Google Form and submit an audition via Google folder (Year 6) by 26 August. 

For any questions, please contact our Drama department directly.

Blackmores Running Festival

Redlands will participate in the Blackmores Running Festival on Sunday 18 September to raise money for Beyond Blue. Every $48 ensures a phone call, email, or webchat is answered. With three million people in Australia living with anxiety and depression and growing demand for Beyond Blue’s services, we’re running this year to raise vital funds and mental health awareness. 

The run is fun for everyone, with a distance for beginners and experienced runners. Choose from the Blackmores Sydney Marathon, Blackmores Half Marathon, 10km Blackmores Bridge Run or 3.5km Blackmores Family Fun Run for a truly unforgettable experience. A challenging and memorable run, with 3 of the 4 distances finishing at the Sydney Opera House.

Please help us to support Beyond Blue by joining our team or donating HERE.

Spring Fair

If you haven’t already heard, the Redlands Spring Fair is back on Saturday 3 September with tons of food, fun and entertainment, showcasing the community’s diversity and depth of students’ art-related activities. Tickets are now on sale! Pre-purchase wristbands and coupons here to receive a special discount. Orders before 26 Aug can be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.

PURCHASE TICKETS

 

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

Head of Preparatory School

Jump Rope for Heart

Congratulations to all students who have been grabbing a rope and skipping before school, at recess and at lunchtime.  It’s great to see so many people being active and keeping their heart healthy.  A special congratulations to those students who have also helped to fundraise for the Heart Foundation.

We now have a permanent home for our skipping ropes. You will find them on the brick wall near the basketball hoops. We welcome skippers anytime!

This week’s challenge from Ms Longworth is for everyone:

How many skips can you do in 1 minute?

Count your skips and record your score near the friendship bench.

Mums and Dads please come in and count your skips at drop off!!  

Book Week Next Week!

The excitement is building for the 2022 Book Week next week. There has been lots of discussion around what we all want to be and who we admire! If you are still undecided, please pop in to see Mrs Roberts or swing by our Prep Reception to get some ideas.

Kate Simpson, the author we were having next Monday to kick off Book Week sadly is unwell; therefore, we are rescheduling her visit to Redlands. Her visit will now take place on Tuesday 30th for our prep students.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

The long-awaited return of Grandparents & Special Friends Day takes place on Friday 26 August and we ae looking forward to this event. Key points of information are below for note:

  • Please RSVP HERE
  • Prep and Redlands House guests should arrive at 9am to Prep School Reception, where they will be guided towards the oval for the parade. 
  • For guests who will be here for both Prep and Junior Campus visits, a morning tea has been organised to keep up the energy levels needed!
  • We ask that only grandparents or special friends attend as there have been, and will be, opportunities for parents to come in at different times as we return to normal events and occasions. We are also mindful of keeping the numbers on campus and in classrooms as limited as possible.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear a mask.

STEAM Week

Spring Fair

If you haven’t already heard, the Redlands Spring Fair is back on Saturday 3 September with tons of food, fun and entertainment, showcasing the community’s diversity and depth of students’ art-related activities. Tickets are now on sale! Pre-purchase wristbands and coupons here to receive a special discount. Orders before 26 Aug can be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.

PURCHASE TICKETS

 

Term 4 After School Sports Program Registration Update

 Thank you for your feedback as we move to adjusting our systems to accommodate a fairer and time friendly registration process for our after-school sports program.

As part of our new upgraded parent digital experience, Term 4 Prep After-School Sport will move to our new Sports and Activities platform via the Redlands Pulse page. 

This also means the way families select their preferences will change. 

Please note the following:

  • Prep After-School Sport Expressions of Interest will open 10am Wednesday 24 August and close 10am Wednesday 31 August.
  • There will be a two-preference option. Please do not opt for the same sport twice as the system will not respond to that.
  • The term 4 sports on offer are football (On Monday only), basketball and tennis.
  • Parents can access the form online using their new Redlands parent login here
  • This form is an expression of interest and is not first come, first served.  Allocations will be prioritised for students who have not yet had a chance to participate in an after-school sport program this year.
  • You will receive an email confirming your child’s place by Monday 5 September.

The below screen shots should help you navigate the process. The above link will take you directly to the page below.  Students are attached to the parent shown at the top of the page.  As a parent, please select which child they want to select for. 

A Few Messages

Our lunchtime wellbeing activities are going well and our student leaders are doing an incredible job of leading most of them. Just a reminder that Pokémon Cards are only permitted on Mondays for Years 1 and 2 children who intend to go to the lunch time activity, cards are only permitted inside the classroom.

If your child attends after school sport on a Monday or Friday, please read the behaviour expectation guide that our providers use. This helps provide us with a structure that ensures the safety and wellbeing of all students who attend. It is important that all students, whether they are in Redlands House, K ,1, and Year 2 understand that the sport session needs to be a safe space for everyone as well as a place where the school value of respectful relationships is demonstrated. If you do receive a message about an incident, we do encourage you to please come and talk to the coaches at pick up time.

Prep After-School Sport Behaviour Expectations

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

Redlands House and Transition Gold

Book Week

We are all very excited that it is Book Week next week in Week 6. The theme for this year is “Dreaming with eyes open.” The children are encouraged to dress as their favourite book character. We do encourage the children not to come dressed as superheroes please, as this changes the way they play and usually ends in fighting. Children are welcome to dress up on Tuesday and Friday of next week and bring in their favourite book to share with the class. On Friday only, a parade of the costumes will be held in the morning on the Prep School oval, as part of our Book Week celebrations and Grandparents Day.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

The long-awaited return of Grandparents & Special Friends Day takes place on Friday 26 August and we are looking forward to this event. Key points of information are below for note:

  • Please RSVP HERE
  • Prep and Redlands House guests should arrive at 9am to Prep School Reception, where they will be guided towards the oval for the parade. 
  • For guests who will be here for both Prep and Junior Campus visits, a morning tea has been organised to keep up the energy levels needed!
  • We ask that only grandparents or special friends attend as there have been, and will be, opportunities for parents to come in at different times as we return to normal events and occasions. We are also mindful of keeping the numbers on campus and in classrooms as limited as possible.
  • Guests are encouraged to wear a mask.

Spring Fair

If you haven’t already heard, the Redlands Spring Fair is back on Saturday 3 September with tons of food, fun and entertainment, showcasing the community’s diversity and depth of students’ art-related activities. Tickets are now on sale! Pre-purchase wristbands and coupons here to receive a special discount. Orders before 26 Aug can be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.

PURCHASE TICKETS

 

Extended Care Bookings

Extended Care (Late Room) is available from 2.30pm to 6.00pm for all Redlands House and Transition Gold Students. Extended Care is held at Redlands House each school day, afternoon tea is included. For Extended Care bookings please email – Extendedcare@redlands.nsw.edu.au      

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

Winter Sport

Netball – ISA Finals

What a day on Saturday at Netball Central! Excitement was in the air and Redlands had 12 teams playing in the netball finals. We started off with a bang, with the Inter A and Junior B teams both recording strong wins to progress through to the Finals this weekend, the Inter A team coming down to the wire holding off a fast finishing Chevalier College 29-26, where the Jnr B team cruised through the last quarter to take out Barker College 18 41 – 35. Unfortunately the next time slot was not so kind, with the 1st VII taking on defending ISA Champions Oakhill College 1, with a quick start the girls went goal for goal against the much fancied Oakhill team, and the game progressed Oakhill took charge, in the end running away with the match 32-55. The Snr 2nds have had a great year this year, dropping a handful of games to one of those to Oakhill College 3, this game was tight, with the lead changing many times throughout each quarter, there were shots dropping from all over the circle from both teams which made the game even more exciting, unfortunately Oakhill had a few more legs in the end taking advantage in the last quarter and winning 27-33. The Junior C team was in a real nail bitter (the first of many on Saturday), this team has come on leaps and bounds this year and they have been a great team to watch! Against a very tough opponent in St Andrews, this game was going to be close, and close it was with the scores tied up 30sec left, unfortunately St Andrews had possession and were able to score to take the match 16-17! 

The Inter Bs then took on Barker College 10, this was one for the ages! The flows of this game were intense, Barker could get up, then Redlands, then Barker again, with 3 minutes to go Barker looked to have control up by 3, but the Redlands girls dug deep and clawed back to 33 all and force the game to extra time, 5 minutes each way! Unfortunately is wasn’t to be, with Barker taking the match 33-35 and most of the parents lost their finger nails! 

The Inter C team were following next, and control this game from start to finish, some slick goal shooting saw the girls jump out to an early lead, and they didn’t look back beating St Pauls Grammar 3, 55-35. The Inter F team unfortunately had a tough loss, going down to Barker College 15, 7 – 38. The excitement didn’t end there with Redlands featuring in 4 games during the last timeslot, the Jnr F team have shown great teamwork all year, and this wasn’t any different, with a strong 18 – 14 win over Central Coast Grammar 8. The Inter D team had a tough match against Central Coast Grammar 5, this game again was very close with CCGS taking control in the last quarter to win 27-32. 

The Jnr D team have been having so much fun this year and it can be seen each week on the court, with Saturday being no different, in their match against St Andrew’s 13, they look cool, calm and collected, there was slick interplay between the mid court and the shooters and the defenders seems to be 6 foot taller than the opposing, pulling in rebounds and intercepts like nothing else! They book their spot in this weekend’s finals with a 38-12 victory! And finally the Jnr E team, unfortunately went down in what can only be described as a heart stopper, the girls took a 1 goal lead with 2 minutes to play and tried to hold on for victory, unfortunately Barker had other ideas with some strong defence managing to secure a rebound, and go down to court to tie things up, then from the centre pass they were quick to score again and took at 1 goal lead with 30sec to go, the Redlands girls fought hard and looked to tie the game up, unfortunately the final whistle went just before Redlands were able to get their final shot. 

I would like to thank the following netballers who played multiple games on Saturday to help when teams were short, Kira & Sophie from the Jnr B team who stayed and helped the Inter Bs, Juliet, Saffron & Syrah who come early to play for the Inter B team and then played a full game with no subs for the Inter C team, and Cassidy who halfway through here Junior D game left and filled in for the Inter D team so they could have 7 players. 

This weekend the Finals will be at Genea Netball Centre (Netball Central) again, please ensure you leave adequate time to get to the venue with traffic, all players should arrive 30minutes prior to their game starting. 

Inter A vs. Barker College 10 – Court 1 – 9:00am 

Inter C vs. Barker College 11 – ShowCourt – 12:00pm 

Inter E vs. Barker College 15 – Court 5 – 12:00pm 

Jnr B vs. St Andrew’s Cathedral 1 – Court 5 – 9:00am

Jnr D vs. Barker College 21 – Court 4 – 9:00am

Jnr F vs. Barker College 23 – Court 1 – 12:00pm

Football – ISA Finals

Well done to all 8 teams who competed in the ISA Football semi-finals over the weekend. We had some great results and some very close games which has resulted in four teams progressing to the ISA Finals this Saturday at Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Congratulations and best of luck to the following teams in the finals this weekend: 1st Girls, Junior A Girls, Junior Blue Girls and 2nd Boys. We encourage other members of the Football program to come out and support our teams in the final! 

It’s not too late to register for the End of Season Football Presentation night to celebrate the season with your teams and coaches. The celebration will take place on Tuesday 6 September at Dee Why RSL. You can buy your tickets now by clicking here.

Hockey – ISA Final

It was fantastic to see both our 1st & 2nd Girls Hockey teams in action on Saturday, playing some of their best Hockey to date. The 2nd Girls were up first against Central Coast Grammar School. The team knew it would be a tight game given they had a draw with Central Coast two weeks earlier. CCGS had a great start to the game with an early goal, putting pressure on the Redlands team early. The Redlands girls stuck together and managed to get a goal of their own late in the second half. With just minutes to go, a breakaway from Amynta saw her with a one-on-one with the goalkeeper, managing to put a second goal on the board securing a 2-1 win and a spot in the finals. The 1st Girls were up against Oxley College, with Oxley having the advantage the first two times these teams met earlier the year. With the game remaining scoreless for the majority of the game, a number of short corner opportunities for the Redlands Girls saw the team leading 1-0 with just minutes to go. In a nail-biting game it was a fantastic achievement for our Redlands Girls to make it through to the Division 1 ISA Hockey Final. 

Wishing our girls Hockey teams the best of luck this Saturday in the finals! 

The End of Season Hockey Presentation will be held on Thursday 25 August. It’s not too late to get your tickets, please click here if you would like to attend.

Athletics

Next Saturday (27 August) will see the Redlands athletics team start their season with the first of 2 invitational carnivals at ES Marks, the Redlands Pulse – Athletics page as the draft schedule for the day as well as a map of the ES Marks centre, there are a number of renovations taking place so please ensure you look at the map carefully to understand the entry and exit points as well as the parking.

Students will also have the opportunity to attend ta second Invitational Carnival on Saturday 3 September.

We encourage all Redlands Athletes to enter the 2022 NSW All Schools Athletics Championships scheduled to take place 24th – 27th September. Entries need to be completed by the individual competitor (not the school) and there are no qualification time/distance needed making it a great opportunity for competition practice. Entries close on Friday the 9th of September.

Date: Saturday 24 September – Tuesday 27 September

Venue: Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre (SOPAC)

Registration and Further Information: Register Here

Swimming

Congratulations to Erik Scott (Yr 12 – 2022 Swimming Captain) who has qualified for the Open Australian Swimming Nationals next Wednesday & Friday. This is a fantastic achievement for Erik! Looking forward to seeing his results next week.

Congratulations also to Xander Halfen (Yr 10) who competed last weekend at the 2022 NSW Senior State Age Short Course Championships, Xander competed in 6 events, finishing:

  • 10th – Boys 15 Year Olds 50 Freestyle
  • 15th – Boys 15 Year Olds 200 Backstroke
  • 18th – Boys 15 Year Olds 100 Backstroke
  • 19th – Boys 15 Year Olds 100 Freestyle
  • 8th – Boys 14-15 4×50 Freestyle Relay
  • 8th – Boys 14-15 4×50 Medley Relay

Congratulations Xander!

Tennis – ISA Finals

We would like to congratulate all ISA finalists for some great matches over the weekend. ISA Team 8 was able to take a clean win for Redlands in the first five matches and should be incredibly proud of their efforts – especially as a new Year 7 team! ISA Team 2, 5 and 6 put up a great fight but ultimately lost to their opponents. ISA Team 2 in particular put up a tremendous fight against Oakhill 2 with a close game – losing in game points at 4 sets all. Within the Internal Competition, a congratulation goes out to unexpected winners Team Green (8am session) and Team Emerald (10am session), defeating the previously undefeated Team Blue and Team Orange in close matches (2 sets to 1).

We hope all players have enjoyed the Winter Tennis Season this year, and as we move into the last week of training, we welcome all players and parents to this weekend’s end of season Redlands Cup! Held at Cammeray (for ISA players) from 8am – 12pm and Lane Cove (for Internal Competition/Development Squad) starting from 9am – 11am, we will run a knockout singles tournament (Cammeray) and round robin doubles tournament (with parents!) (Lane Cove). This will be followed by a short presentation for the finalist players of last weekend. An Engage notice will provide more details before the end of the week.

We hope to see you in Summer Tennis next week and if not next year’s Winter Season!

Water Polo

The Inter Water Polo teams are continuing to improve with each week they play, their season will continue into the summer season (with players only playing games and not having training), the last Thursday training for Water Polo will be Thursday 18 August, with summer sport starting in Term 3, Week 6.

Rugby

In a brilliant round of competitive Rugby, Central Coast Grammar travelled down the M1 to face Redlands on our home fields of Macquarie Sport. All games were played to the highest level of sportsmanship and the atmosphere in and around the fields was amazing.

Our incredible Under 13s started the day off, continuing their undefeated season as they smashed through a Central Coast side who, to that point, had only suffered one narrow loss previously. In what is beginning to become a familiar routine, the combination of Durrant, Hindmarsh and Reeves in the backline was devastating, putting teammates into space and converting any opportunity to score. The opposition were willing, their defensive efforts matching some very strong runners in attack but our team was up to the task in every aspect of the match. 

Special mention must go to Rupert Perry who, against CCGS, personified what this wonderful team is about. Simply put, Rupert was everywhere. In defence, he was relentless, chopping down the CCGS players and spoiling their front foot ball. In attack, his ball carrying led to two tries that proved to be enough to win the match. I could not be more excited for what is to come for Rupert. We can only hope that he continues to improve and, a long way down the line, gets to run out alongside his brother Max in a 1st XV jersey.

With one more game to go and an undefeated season on the line, this entire team should be commended for their efforts. Their attitude and willingness to learn and develop is a key reason for their successes across all of their matches. 

In the other matches, our Under 14s and our Under 15s played highly competitive matches against CCGS. In the 14s, Digby Scott and Finn O’Sullivan were standouts. Finn continues to become one of our most brilliant attacking threats in the program and seeing him in full flight is a brilliant sight to behold. For Digby, this season was all about continuing to develop as a playmaker, leading his team around the park in attack and organising the defence. Against CCGS, especially across the first half, Digby really got into his rhythm and was putting on some wonderful short passes for his backline.

Our Under 15s played a modified match with a number of our Under 16s backing up into the team. This was a brilliant opportunity to see some of the combinations we will see in later years with players like James Stuart and Alex Ramsay working in tandem in both attack and defence. For James Stuart in particular, his match was fantastic. There is no better trainer than James in our program and his efforts on and off the field are never in question. In the first ten minutes of his match against CCGS he made twelve carries and nine tackles. That is incredible. James is a player that will form the backbone of a powerful Redlands 1stXV forward pack and I cannot wait to see the levels he can push himself to across another preseason.

I would like to again commend all of the program for their attitude on the day. CCGS went out of their way to thank us for the respect and atmosphere that Redlands created and this is a credit to our program, the students along with the parents and carers who all came out to watch.

Lastly, we must make a special mention to the Year 7 Year Advisor Ms Sarah Matthews, who travelled out to watch her cohort on the weekend. Her cheering from the sidelines was infectious and whilst she cannot take all of the credit for the win, deserves a special praise from our program.

Basketball

Basketball trials will commence next Tuesday 23 August. The Preliminary Basketball information is available on the Redlands Pulse – Basketball Page. Please ensure you have read through this information prior to the first trial on Tuesday 23 August. 

The next Friends of Basketball meeting will be held on Monday 5 September at 6pm, if you would like to attend please email kseebohm@redlands.nsw.edu.au to register your attendance. 

Sailing

Sailing will commence on Thursday 25th August. Further information will be emailed out to families over the coming days.

Non-Rep Sport

Summer Non-Rep sport will commence on Thursday 25th August. The Non-Rep Preliminary Information can be found on Redlands Pulse – Non-Rep Sport.

Fitness Centre 

As we reach the transition period between Winter Rep. Sport and the Summer Sport Season, the  Fitness Centre is the perfect place to build strength, power and speed.

All students can access the morning sessions which run every morning, Monday to Friday, from 6:30am. These sessions are for all Age-Groups and all Sports so every student is encouraged to bring a mate along with them to the sessions.

Students are reminded to bring with them the following.

  • A water bottle
  • Towel
  • Redlands PE / Sports Uniform

Sports and students are asked to contact the Director of Athletic Development Mr Jack Gooding jgooding@redlands.nsw.edu.au for any specific questions regarding these sessions.

Winter Sport – Key Contacts

Head of Secondary School Sport 

Mrs Alison Cox

acox@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Hockey, Football & Non-Representative Sport

Miss Kate Seebohm 

kseebohm@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Fitness Centre

Mr Jack Gooding 

jgooding@redlands.nsw.edu.au

AFL

Mr Lachlan Pryor 

lpryor@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Snowsports

Nicky Fenaughty

nfenaughty@redlans.nsw.edu.au

Netball, Water polo & Athletics

Mr Cameron Ellis

cellis@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Tennis

Ms Caitlin Wong

cawong@redlands.nsw.edu.au

 

General Sport Information

Wet Weather

If training is cancelled due to wet weather, a notification will be posted on the Redlands Sport Twitter page (@RedlandsSport) in addition, an email will be sent out to both students and parents. This includes morning & afternoon training along with weekend fixtures.

Thursday afternoon sport – wet weather arrangements (Year 8-12)
In order to limit student mixing indoors, Students in Year 8-12 who are dismissed at the end of Period 5 are required to go directly home. Sport coaches and Redlands staff will supervise their COVID-safe departure. 

Thursday afternoon sport – wet weather arrangements (Year 7)
In the event that year 7 sport is cancelled on Thursday afternoon, students will remain at school until 3.20pm and participate in sport based activities.

Fixtures

A friendly reminder that 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 this on Friday each week to ensure you have the most up to date 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.

Game time and arrival times

Students should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled fixture on Saturday (unless directed otherwise). Please ensure you know where you are playing and the likelihood of traffic on Saturday mornings to allow adequate time.

Attendance at Sport

Can we please draw your attention to the following communication process regarding absence from sport:

  1. Parents are required to send an email to the appropriate Sports administrator prior to missing any training session asking for them to be excused 
  2. 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
  3. Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures
  4. Failure to do any of the above will jeopardise a student’s eligibility for Colours, Pockets, and Awards & result in school disciplinary action

Please note that the first unexplained absence will result in a lunchtime detention with further unexplained absences escalating to a Friday afternoon Detention. Please refer to the Student Planner 2022 for full details on requirements for participating in a Representative Sport.

Mrs Alison Cox
Head of Secondary School Sport
acox@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Snowsports

NSW State Interschools Championships 

Next week a number of Redlands students will head to Perisher to compete in the NSW State Interschools Championship. We wish these students the best of luck in the competition. 

State Championships Payment details

Snowsports families if you are yet to complete the race entry payment for your child please click here to do so. 

Important Dates

Term 3

 

 

Monday 22 August – Friday 26 August 

State Interschools Championships 

Qualifying Students

Perisher

Tuesday 6 September – Sunday 11 September

State Interschools Championships 

Qualifying Students

Perisher

 

Further details can be found on Redlands Pulse – Snowsports.

Ms Nicky Fenaughty
Snowsports Administrator
nfenaughty@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Ballet and Dance

RAD Exams & Class Awards

A reminder that our Ballet students will be taking part in their RAD Graded Examinations and Class Awards on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 August in Parkes Hall on the Junior Campus.

Please see our RAD page on Redlands Pulse for the exam schedule. You will also find links to the parent information sheets that were emailed on 9 August, with details about the location, time and what to bring along on the day.

We wish all our students the very best.

RAD Mocks

We are holding our second day of Mocks on Sunday 21 August. Please see our RAD page for further details, including a list of students participating in this weekend’s mocks.

See You at Class

It is a very exciting time at the Academy with all the upcoming events like the Spring Fair, Celebration of Dance Awards and the End of Year Performance. Preparation is key to these events being successful, the teachers are working hard to develop the choreography for every dance, but it is up to the dancers to put every effort into learning their roles. When we add up the hours of practise before we are on the stage at The Concourse, Chatswood, we realise how precious every moment of class is, therefore we ask for your hard work and diligence as we progress through Term 3. The better your attendance the better your role will be, so make sure to stay well and get to class!

Can’t Come to Class

Please let us know if your child is sick, injured or unable to attend class by completing  THIS FORM

Any Questions?

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

And remember to check our Ballet and Dance page on Redlands Pulse for the latest up to date information on all things dance. Please click here.

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

Dance Curriculum

Congratulations HSC Dance

Congratulations to Siena Adderton, Jordyn Iles, Harry Knight and Kathryn Wightwick on completing their  final HSC Dance Practical Examination last Friday. Special thanks also to their student dancers, Bronte Backhouse, Marli Prado, Avalon Thomas and Alyssa Tinetti, who performed the Core Compositions for the HSC students. 

We wish Year 12 all the best as they head into their final weeks of schooling and for their Dance Appreciation exam held in November!

 
Mrs Katharine Boase

Subject Coordinator of Dance
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Drama and Theatre

Redlands Secondary School Musical 2023 THE ADDAMS FAMILY

AUDITION PACK AND INFORMATION BELOW 

THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family — a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before — keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on a fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. Now it’s our turn Redlands 

When are the auditions? 

  • Auditions for students in Year 6-11 2022 will be held online for CAST between 15 August to 26 August 
  • Auditions for the STUDENT DIRECTOR must be submitted online between 15 August to 26 August 
  • Auditions for the ORCHESTRA will be held onsite on Sunday 18 September. Audition times will be released on Monday 29 August. 
  • Auditions for the DANCE ENSEMBLE will be onsite on Sunday 18 September. Audition times will be released on Monday 29 August. 

How do you audition?

  • Auditions for students in Year 7-11 2022 for CAST must prepare one vocal and one monologue performance from the material here and submit it via iLearn. The vocal audition must be performed to the backing track provided. Email drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added to the course page.
  • All Orchestra auditions should play a 1-minute excerpt that best demonstrates their abilities from the following number: 1.Overture. Audition material for Orchestra can be found here. 
  • Dance Ensemble auditions will take place in the form of an in-person OPEN CALL on Sunday 18 September. 
  • Auditions for students in Year 7-11 2022  STUDENT DIRECTOR (300 word pitch) must be submitted through iLearn. Email drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au to be added to the course page.
  • All audition information, tracks and material can be found here. 

Senior Curriculum Performance Evenings 

In the upcoming weeks, we have an array of senior curriculum performance evenings, showcasing their classwork over the semester. We encourage friends and family to attend to support all students involved. Please see the information below for these evenings. 

Extra-subject Drama and Theatre 

Classes are going well. If you want to enrol your child please contact drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au. Some classes are at capacity and have a waitlist. 

A few reminders below: 

The Extra Subject Drama and Theatre Program automatically renews at the end of Semester 1. Parents do not need to contact the drama office unless they wish to change their enrolment. Billing takes place prior to the commencement of Semester 2. Four weeks’ written notice to drama@redlands.nsw.du.au is required if you wish to withdraw from the program.

Please communicate with your child about their extra-curricular classes in the morning. We have had cases where students are in car line or their designated pick-up spot and have needed to be located before class starts. Please ensure any absences are sent to drama@redlands.nsw.edu or your child’s class tutor prior to the lesson.

Key Dates 

Year 12 HSC External Examination

Friday 26 August 

Year 10 Drama Excursion

Wednesday 31st August 

Year 11 HSC Drama and IB Theatre Performance Evening 

Monday 12 September 

Time: 6:30pm 

Where: Drama Studio 

 

Ms Alyssha Clarke 
Head of Drama and Theatre (Acting)
aclarke@redlands.nsw.edu.au 
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au 
02 9968 9857

MUSIC

Music Awards Dinner 2022 – NEXT FRIDAY!

Don’t miss this wonderful community night!  If your child is in the Cocurricular Music program from 7-12, book your dinner reservations (for both your child and yourself) using the link below by COB tomorrow!

As a bonus, you can apply any ServiceNSW $50 Parent vouchers you may have towards the cost of a student ticket when booking!

There are several performers who have yet to book their dinner… We don’t want hungry musicians, so please chase this up with urgency!

Venue:  Manly Golf Club
Date:     Friday 26th August 2022
Time:     6pm for 6.30pm start
               (Students will be bussed from school at 3.30pm)

CLICK HERE TO BOOK MUSIC DINNER TICKETS

Finer details about the evening are in the letter that was sent home to families in Week 3. Please reach out to the Music Office if you have any further questions.

Fundraising Hamper Help

At the Music Awards Dinner, Friends of Music volunteers traditionally hold a raffle to raise funds to contribute to many of the Music events over the year.  All fund deposits and expenditures are overseen by the RPFA. Our Friends are looking to collate themed hampers for the Dinner by 22 August.  Although under no obligation, if you would like to contribute an item towards a hamper, or alternatively would prefer to make a small monetary donation to buy items on your behalf, either would be gratefully received by our Friends of Music.

Items can be dropped off at the Music Centre by COB August 22nd and monetary donations can be deposited with ‘Music’ in the reference field to: 

REFERENCE ‘Music’  | A/C NAME  RPFA Redlands  |  BSB  032197  |  A/C NO  771672  

Hamper themes are: Gourmet, Chocaholic, Sweets, Pamper, Book Lovers & Entertainment
Thank you in advance for your support, and for helping to add some fun on the night of the dinner!

Junior Campus Open Morning Success!

Our Junior Chamber Ensembles and Junior Voices performed beautifully to our Open Morning visitors this week, demonstrating their commitment to grow as musicians in sharing their talents with the wider community. We are thankful to all students involved for showcasing our music offerings in such a professional way and congratulate them on their wonderful performances.

Calling Junior School musicians…we want you!

Junior school students will have noticed that students now provide the entrance music for our whole school assemblies. We encourage instrumentalists to add their name to the list of performers by speaking to Mrs Roberts, Ms Moses or their Redlands music tutor.

AMEB Exams

At this stage, most of the 2022 AMEB exams have been scheduled and families have been notified of dates and times. We wish all students the best with their exams and as always encourage consistent and focused practice in the lead up to the day. Remember, practice makes progress!

Still to come this term!

A reminder to keep your eye on the MUSIC EVENTS page on Pulse, to stay keep up to speed with all the latest happenings in Music! With just five weeks left of term, we still have so many exciting Musical experiences to pack in:

  • Redlands 2021/2022 EP Drop;
  • Composition Competition 2022;
  • Yr 11 Final Performance Showcases;
  • Lunch time Rock Band performances; 
  • Junior Campus Open morning;
  • AMEB Exams;
  • Grandparents and Special Friends Day;
  • Music Awards Dinner;
  • Spring Fair Performances;
  • Senior Instrumental Competition Finals;
  • Redlands EP 2022 Drop
  • Redlands EP 2023 Launch;
  • Valedictory Week;
  • Yr 12 HSC NESA Practicals;
  • Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival;
  • as well as a ‘Rising Stars’ feature at the the Manly Jazz Festival!

See you at the Music Dinner next week, or at another fabulous event in our Term 3 Music calendar!

Amy Richardson
Director of Music P-12
juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au