From The Principal

The recent Visual Arts Exhibition was a wonderful celebration of the artistic talent of our students, along with the dedication and commitment of staff, who are ever passionate about supporting students to express and stretch themselves. It was fantastic to see range of art from classes across the Junior and Senior campuses, along with the showcase of the Year 12 HSC class.  Some of the works powerfully challenged deep refection and exploration of emotive topics, while also expressing hope and possibility. We now look forward, with anticipation, to the IB Visual Arts Exhibition next week.

Book Week provided the opportunity to reinforce the value and enjoyment of reading, along with the joy and fun of dressing in character. Mr Corcoran and I appreciated being invited to read to Preparatory School classes and to share in the celebration of Grandparents and Special Friends Day. A number of grandparents travelled large distances to support their grandchildren, some even visiting from overseas! What a special relationship it is, rich with unconditional love and without some of the boundaries of day-to-day parenting. I still remember being in shock when my father thought it was fine that he had given my young son an entire packet of snakes to eat!

Dr Tessa Opie from ‘In Your Skin’ has visited the School again this week to support the School in running a series of relationships and sexuality education workshops for students in Years 7 through to 10. I enjoyed attending the Year 8 debrief session, during which students shared what they had learned from the day. One of the constant themes was a more thorough understanding of the nuances of consent and the importance of open, continual and trusting communication in any relationship. Dr Opie took the time to personally share with me how impressed she has been by the staff and their passion for supporting the wellbeing of our students, along with the supportive culture within the School. As someone who visits a large number of schools across Australia, I really valued and appreciated her feedback.

2023 Belinda Oxley Scholarship

Congratulations to Lily Musgrave-Kresa who has been awarded the 2023 Belinda Oxley Scholarship. Lily is a Yr 6 student at Cammeray Public School where she has achieved exceptional academic results and is a Sports House Captain and a member of the Debating team. She is a Founding Youth Ambassador of the Sustainable Sports Program, which received the 2021 North Sydney Young Persons of the Year Award. Lily plays First Clarinet in the Concert and Stage Bands and is very active in Sport – representing her School in PSSA Soccer, PSSA AFL and Zone Cross Country (3000m). She was invited to play Diamond League Soccer and is also involved in Dance and Gymnastics. We are excited to be welcoming Lily to Redlands in January 2023.

Thank you sincerely to all parents, friends, alumni and the Class of 2021 for their very generous support of this special scholarship.

Redlands Spring Fair Postponed

After close consultation with our partners and suppliers, and with the safety and wellbeing of our community as our highest priority, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2022 Spring Fair due to the inclement weather forecast for Saturday. 

Thank you to our dedicated and passionate volunteers and staff for your efforts in preparation of the Spring Fair. We are genuinely disappointed that we are unable to host this much loved and highly anticipated community event this Saturday.

We are currently liaising with our partners and suppliers and will be back in touch next week with further and updated details. Should you have any questions in relation to the postponement of the Spring Fair in the interim then please contact us at feedback@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Mr Stephen Webber

Photo Caption: It was a wonderful day at our Grandparents and Special Friends Day last Friday. Guests were treated to a morning tea, musical performances and visited the classrooms of their loved ones. Thank you to all who contributed to make it such a special day!

Community Update

Spring has sprung … or has it?

After close consultation with our partners and suppliers, and with the safety and wellbeing of our community as our highest priority, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2022 Spring Fair due to the inclement weather forecast for Saturday.

Thank you to our dedicated and passionate volunteers and staff for your efforts in preparation of the Spring Fair. We are genuinely disappointed that we are unable to host this much loved and highly anticipated community event this Saturday. We are currently liaising with our partners and suppliers and will be back in touch next week with further and updated details. Should you have any questions in relation to the postponement of the Spring Fair in the interim then please contact us at feedback@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Something that won’t be affected by the weather is our Melbourne Cup Lunch. Early bird bookings are now open for our hosted lunch at Sergeants’ Mess, overlooking Chowder Bay, on Tuesday 1 November. For more information on this event and an update on the awarding of our Belinda Oxley Scholarship click here.

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.

Thank you for your continued guidance and support 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

Belinda Oxley Scholarship Awarded – Thank You!

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who supported us last year and contributed to the Belinda Oxley Scholarship. It was a journey which started with an amazing turnout at the Arts Luncheon back in May 2021!  Despite the COVID-19 restrictions in Term 3, the community got together and honoured the legacy of much loved former staff member, Belinda Oxley, who served at Redlands for 23 years.

Congratulations to Lily Musgrave-Kresa who has been awarded this prestigious Scholarship. Lily is a Year 6 student at Cammeray Public School where she has achieved exceptional academic results and is a Sports House Captain and a member of the Debating team. She is a Founding Youth Ambassador of the Sustainable Sports Program, which received the 2021 North Sydney Young Persons of the Year Award. Lily plays First Clarinet in the Concert and Stage Bands and is very active in Sport – representing her School in PSSA Soccer, PSSA AFL and Zone Cross Country (3000m). She was invited to play Diamond League Soccer and is also involved in Dance and Gymnastics. We are excited to be welcoming Lily to Redlands in January 2023.

This year our journey continuous to raise funds for the fifth means-tested scholarship. For more information, visit HERE.

Junior School and Prep School PCGs on Senior Campus

We were delighted to welcome PCG representatives from the Junior Campus to join us for an informal tour around the Senior Campus. This was a great opportunity to understand the continuity of the educational journey from Junior School to Secondary Secondary as well as the broad offering of opportunities. As this experience was greatly appreciated, we will be looking to conduct more visits.

Redlands Melbourne Cup Luncheon – Bookings Open

After a 2 year hiatus the tradition continues as we host the event that stops the nation at the Sergeants Mess in Chowder Bay overlooking stunning Sydney Harbour.

Early Bird tickets are available NOW until 30 September.

To book, simply put down your seating preferences by Year Group or names of guests. Tables of 10 are available and a limited number of tables of 12.

Online Auction

As part of this event we will have our online silent auction raising funds for the means-tested Dr Sue Morey AM Scholarship Appeal. The auction will be open to the whole School from Thursday 13 October and will close at the Luncheon.  The auction would not be possible without the generous contributions of our School community in donating prizes for the auction, our raffle and sweeps on the day.  If you can help, please contact Jenni De Jager, Foundation Administrator at foundation@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Sponsorship

Are you interested in promoting your business in the Event program? CLICK HERE to find out more.

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

RPFA

Redlands Spring Fair Postponed

After close consultation with our partners and suppliers, and with the safety and wellbeing of our community as our highest priority, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2022 Spring Fair due to the inclement weather forecast for Saturday.  

Thank you to our dedicated and passionate volunteers for your efforts in preparation of the Spring Fair. We are genuinely disappointed that we are unable to host this much loved and highly anticipated community event this Saturday.

We are currently liaising with our partners and suppliers and will be back in touch next week with further and updated details. Should you have any questions in relation to the postponement of the Spring Fair in the interim then please contact us at feedback@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

We are delighted to announce the winners of our Spring Fair Colouring Competition!

Coming Up

Second Hand Uniform Sale

Also coming back after a three year hiatus – an in-person Second Hand Uniform Sale! We are planning on holding the sale on the Senior Campus the weekend of 17/18 September. Further details will be provided shortly. Meanwhile, donations of current uniforms in good condition will be accepted from Mon 5 September to Fri 16 September. Please ensure uniforms are clean and stain free. Kindly drop off at the Uniform Shop on a coat hanger (or hang on the ones available).

Our Second Hand Uniform Sales provide great value for families and also give each of us an opportunity to contribute to the clear benefits of recycling. In addition, funds raised are contributed towards the means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Parent / Family Get-togethers                      

‘Friends of’ Events

Walks on Tracks

Next week’s walk on Wed 7 September will be at Palm Beach Lighthouse. Carpool from Mosman or meet outside Café 2108, 3/24 Ocean Rd. There should be free parking in Florida Rd and Palm Beach Rd. Sorry, no dogs on this walk. Any questions, please call Ann Marie on 0406 691 533.

Book Club

Our next book club meeting will be on the evening of Wed 21 September 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

Friends of Hockey end of season celebration

Friends of Music Awards Dinner – FoM would like to thank all parents/carers who supported the night whether volunteering, donating to the raffle, buying raffle tickets or just coming to the event. All support is very much appreciated.

Volunteers hard at work packing wristbands & coupons in preparation for the postponed Spring Fair

Do you have pictures of parent / family 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

What a Term!

Term 3 has been overflowing with activities and events which showcase student achievement. The Yr 12 HSC Visual Art Showcase held last week in Redlands Hall was a wonderful way to celebrate the artistic talents of the HSC cohort’s skills. The Year 12 HSC Drama Examinations also took place at the end of last week, with the Drama students performing their IPs and GPs to external markers. The Year 12 IB Orals conclude today, after a long week of challenging experiences on the heels of the Trial Examinations. Our Yr 12 students are a resilient cohort and we especially celebrate the achievements of two HSC Dance students, Sienna Adderton and Harry Knight, who received nominations for Callback. Congratulations to both students and their Dance teachers.

Over the past two days, students in Yrs 8, 9 and 10 have engaged in Healthy Relationships and Sex Education sessions led by Dr Tessa Opie of InYourSkin. All groups explored the ‘consent’ with Yr 8 focused on sexual activity, sexting and the law; Yr 9 focused on media porn literacy and sexting, and Yr 10 focused on communication, do’s and do not’s and sexual negotiation.

On Monday, Yr 7 students attended the new Chau Chak Wing Musuem at the University of Sydney to complement their History studies. The new, state of the art building designed by Johnson Pilton Walker, houses the Nicholson and Macleay Collections as well as the University Art Collection. These diverse collections include antiquities, natural history artefacts, ethnography, science and historic photography, together with the University Art Collection united in one multidisciplinary institution.

Students had the opportunity to view artefacts from ancient Rome, Greece and Egypt, and to experience the art of First Nations people, as well artworks from leading contemporary artists. A highlight was the opportunity for experiential learning, where students assumed the role of a historian/ archaeologist, with each student donning gloves to examine an ancient artefact. Students were then tasked with determining the origin and purpose of the object. Many thanks to Ms Eleanor Martin for organisation of this learning event and to the teachers who accompanied students on the day.

Cocurricular Highlights

One of the great losses from COVID-19 isolation was participation in cocurricular programs. Since we’ve been back on campus, overall student participation in cocurricular activities is thriving. We’ve observed a 33% increase in the average number of activities students have enrolled in since Semester 1 2021 (pre-lockdown). Most pleasing has been the average number of activities in Year 7, growing from 1.4 to 3.1 this year. Such participation has allowed our youngest students to establish vital and vertical connections in the Redlands community in their first semester. The hours of engagement in ‘Other’ Activities has grown by 127% since Semester 1 2021 (pre-lockdown). These include activities such as Mock Trial, Debating, DaVinci Decathlon, Lunchtime Clubs and Computing Challenges, further indicate an increased appetite for our students to apply advanced reasoning skills.

Redlands Spring Fair Postponed

After close consultation with our partners and suppliers, and with the safety and wellbeing of our community as our highest priority, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2022 Spring Fair due to the inclement weather forecast for Saturday.  

Thank you to our dedicated and passionate volunteers and staff for your efforts in preparation of the Spring Fair. We are genuinely disappointed that we are unable to host this much loved and highly anticipated community event this Saturday.

We are currently liaising with our partners and suppliers and will be back in touch next week with further and updated details. Should you have any questions in relation to the postponement of the Spring Fair in the interim then please contact us at feedback@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

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

University and Careers

Youth Voice in Parliament

School Holiday Workshops and Courses

Year 12

HSC Visual Arts Major Works

Congratulations to the incredibly talented Visual Arts students who displayed their completed major works this week. Here are just some of them:

Youth Ambassadors

This week I attended a Youth Ambassadors event, with student leaders Iris Buisman and Jack Murray, hosted by Federal Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall, who has been running regular meetings with Yr 12 leaders from local schools, including Redlands, throughout the year. This was the final session, which included guest speaker and outstanding local sailor Lisa Blair. Lisa has recently returned from a world record breaking, solo, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation around Antarctica – winning the Antarctica Cup. She shared her inspiring story and talked to the students about resilience and courage. Lisa’s website provides more information of her incredible story.

Service-Learning Project – Vinnies Drive

Yr 9 are involved in a service-learning project focusing on Homelessness and Families in need. As part of this project, we are asking students across the school to donate personal hygiene items.

The items we are looking for:

• Shampoo 
• Conditioner 
• Band aids
• Hand sanitiser
• Deodorant
• Soap or body wash
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Small tissue packs
• Hairbrush/hair ties
• Sanitary items – pads, tampons and panty liners.

A collection box will be located in the Secondary School Office every day during Weeks 8 & 9 this term where you are able to drop off your supplies. On behalf of the Year 9 cohort, many thanks.

Our Gift, Our Legacy

Yr 12 wish to thank the School for its support, encouragement and opportunities offered to them as a year group, and are proud to announce the Class of 2022 Legacy Gift – to support the means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund, to honour Dr Sue Morey AM who graduated from Redlands in 1959 and dedicated over 50 years of service to public health in Australia and continue a legacy of previous cohorts. This 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.

Contributing to the Redlands Scholarship Fund, as our Legacy Gift, gives us great pride and fulfilment. Knowing this initiative supports a dedicated fund to provide a student with the opportunity to experience Redlands, as we have been fortunate enough to, is a Legacy Gift we believe is worthwhile and ongoing. 

We are inviting the Redlands community to support us in our fundraising efforts by purchasing our ‘Class of 2022’ portrait tea towels and tote bags, or contribute directly to the Scholarship Fund. Please purchase here.

Blackmores Running Festival

Redlands is participating in the 2022 Blackmores Running Festival on Sunday 18 September to raise money for Beyond Blue. For more information click here.

Key Dates

• Thursday 15 September – House Spirit Fair
• Monday 19 September – last day at school, Chapel, morning tea and Yr 12 Assembly
• Tuesday 20 September – Activities Day: harbour cruise and Balmoral beach
• Wednesday 21 September – Prize giving rehearsal, farewell assembly, Valedictory
• 21 September – HSC final school day
• 12 October – 7 November – HSC exams
• 14 October – IB final school day
• 24 October – 9 November – IB Exams

Ms Rebecca Mountain
Yr12 Advisor
rmountain@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462

Year 11

Yr 11 Yearly Examinations

Best of luck to all the Year 11 students completing their Yearly Examinations this week. Yr 11 have done a wonderful job, arriving on time for their examinations and heading directly home after the examination. The examinations will conclude on Tuesday next week. 

Student Achievement 

Well done to Hugo McKay who recently represented Manly FC at the National Premier League Men’s Grand Final last weekend at Commbank Stadium, Parramatta. His team were runners-up; however, it was such a rewarding experience for Hugo to step up into the Premier League. 

Congratulations to the following students who achieved excellent results at the NSW Alpine Snowsports championships:

• Division 1 Female Alpine Team 3rd Place (Momo Elsworth (4th), Sienna Wessels (18th), Julia Murphy (19th), Brontë Backhouse)
• Division 1 Female Moguls Team 4th Place (Julia Murphy (7th), Sienna Wessels (12th), Momo Elsworth) 
• Division 1 Female Snowboard GS (Sienna Wessels (3rd)
• Division 1 Female Snowboard GS (Sienna Wessels (4th)
• Division 1 Male Alpine team: Nicholas Fitzhenry, Ethan McFarlane, William Byron 
• Division 1 Male Moguls team: Nicholas Fitzhenry , Ethan McFarlane
• Division 1 Male Skier Cross team: Nicholas Fitzhenry
• Division 1 Female Moguls team:  Julia Murphy, Sienna Wessels, Momo Elsworth

All of the students mentioned above have been selected to represent Redlands at the Australian Interschools National Snowsports Championships! Congratulations! 

Vinnies Drive 

Yr 9 are running a service project this term that will involve students from across the secondary school bringing in sanitary items for the homeless men of Sydney.

Could Year 11 please get behind this cause by bringing in any of the following items:  

• Shampoo 
• Conditioner 
• Band-aids 
• Hand sanitiser 

The items will go towards homeless men living in Sydney. It would be great if Yr 10 and Yr 11 students could bring any of these items to school so we are able to package them and give them to people in need. 

A collection box will be located in the school office every day during Week 8 this term where you are able to drop off your supplies.

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

Year 10

Upcoming Yr 10 Events

Thursday 8 September Burn Bright Altitude Day

Thursday 22 September Last Day of Term 3

Monday 10 October First Day of Term 4

Tuesday 18 October Assertive Behaviours Workshop by Mr Brent Sanders

24-28 October Yr 10 Yearly Examination Block

Monday 13 October Peer Support Training

Wednesday 2 November Tomorrow Woman

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

Preparing for Senior Years with Focus and Support

Please note a few additional events for our Yr 10 students that have been confirmed in our calendar. We want Yr 10 to finish these next few months academically, emotionally and socially strong and confident, working together and supporting one-another as they near their senior programs of studies.

In line with the Pastoral Care Program and PDHPE Program, students will continue to explore healthy relationships with an Assertive Behaviours Workshop led by Mr Brent Sanders and our students who identify as she/her will be involved in Tomorrow Woman. Tomorrow Woman is a two hour experiential workshop that creates a safe non-judgemental space in the virtual world to explore tricky topics in a relatable way and get to the heart of issues that women are facing every day. Further information regarding the Assertive Behaviours Workshop is coming to parents from Mr Peter Crawford, Head of PDHPE.

Stepping up into leadership positions and taking advantage of various opportunities will continue with Peer Support Training and Burn Bright Altitude Day (further information in last week’s Note Day).

This week, twenty Yr 10 students volunteered to stand proudly at the Secondary School gates, the Junior School entrances and even the car line to welcome students to school and experience the coveted Gate Duty position. Thank you to all volunteers who wanted to engage in this experience and be a leader to their peers and community. 

Inter-House Debating

Over these last two weeks, students from all four houses, many students with no prior experience in Debating, have put their hands up to join their house Debating teams for an impressive Inter-House Debating competition. Thank you to Mrs Rachel Beggs for organising this event, Yr 11 for coaching and Yr 12 students for adjudicating.

Last week, Cowper took on Dumolo to debate whether religious schools in Australia should not have the right to sack teachers because of their views on sexuality. Congratulations to Cowper (Affirmative) for winning this debate. This week, McDouall takes on Roseby. Stay tuned for further results with the final debate in Week 9!  

Yr 9 Service-Learning Project – Vinnies Drive 

Collections for Vinnies continues! Yr 9 are currently involved in a service learning project focusing on Homelessness and Families in need. As part of this project, we are asking students across the school to donate personal hygiene items.

The items we are looking for:

• Shampoo 
• Conditioner 
• Band aids 
• Hand sanitiser 
• Deodorant
• Soap or body wash
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Small tissue packs
• Hairbrush/hair ties
• Sanitary items – pads, tampons and panty liners.

A collection box will be located in the Secondary School Office every day during Week 8 & 9 this term where you are able to drop off your supplies.

On behalf of the Year 9 cohort, many thanks.

Australian Interschools National Snowsports Championships

Last week, several Yr 10 students competed in the NSW Interschools Snowsports Competition. Please find below the results and students who have qualified to represent Redlands at the Australian Interschools National Snowsports Championships.

Team Qualifications:

• Division 2 Female Alpine Team 5th Place (Felicity Schlederer, Winter Penney, Nora Moncau-Munio, Josie Bannon) 
• Division 2 Male Moguls Team 5th Place (Julius Keller (2nd), Samuel Ford) 
• Division 2 Female Snowboard GS (Felicity Schlederer (14th), Daisy Williams) 

Individual Qualifications:

• Felicity Schlederer (16th) Division 2 Female Snowboard Cross

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

Year 9

Yr 9 Arnhem Camp – Important information

A reminder that parents and students can access the Camp Webinar this evening. Any further questions regarding the session can either be directed to either me or Mr Jon Gray.

Service Learning Project – Vinnies Drive 

The aim for the Yr 9 Service Learning Module will be for students to actively engage with researching and participating in a Service Learning Program supporting a chosen charity. In follow up, students will be involved in an internal presentation and ‘Learning Walk’ with invited School Executive and members of the charity groups which were involved in the Service Learning Projects.

Key areas of focus:

• Environmental Conservation
• Homelessness and those at risk of homelessness
• The Elderly
• Children and young people
• Families in need.

This student-led process should allow Yr 9 to gain an understanding of the significance of the positive contribution they can make in the community.

As part of this project, we are asking students across the School to bring in personal hygiene items to create personal hygiene bags for those in need, however in addition, thought we would also reach out to the parent community to see if we could also ask for further donations.

The items we are looking for:

• Shampoo 
• Conditioner 
• Band aids 
• Hand sanitiser
• Deodorant
• Soap or body wash
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Small tissue packs
• Hairbrush/hair ties
• Sanitary items – pads, tampons and panty liners.

A collection box will be located in the Secondary School Office every day during Week 8 & 9 this term where you are able to drop off your supplies.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 9 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 8

Dr Tessa Opie: Healthy Relationships Workshop

On Wednesday, Yr 8 students participated in a half-day workshop delivered by Dr Tessa Opie, Director of In Your Skin Relationships and Sexuality Education. 

The Relationships Day was comprised of Keynote presentations by Dr Opie, and supported by two breakout sessions facilitated by key Redlands Staff including Year Advisors, PDHPE Staff, Pastoral Staff and Tutors. 

During breakout sessions, students worked in seven groups facilitated by key Redlands staff, sharing their ideas and values surrounding relationships, sexuality, identity and consent. The students engaged with open hearts, respect and mindfulness, generating rich discussion in response to a range of prompts and scenarios. 

Yr 9 Service Learning Project – Vinnies Drive 

Yr 9 are involved in a Service Learning project focusing on Homelessness and Families in need. As part of this project, we are asking students across the school to donate personal hygiene items.

The items we are looking for:

• Shampoo 
• Conditioner 
• Band aids 
• Hand sanitiser
• Deodorant
• Soap or body wash
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Small tissue packs
• Hairbrush/hair ties
• Sanitary items – pads, tampons and panty liners.

A collection box will be located in the Secondary School Office every day during Week 8 & 9 this term where you are able to drop off your supplies.

On behalf of the Yr 9 cohort, many thanks.

iGrow Coaching Conversations

This term, students have begun to have their first iGrow coaching conversation with their tutor. iGrow is an exciting new data platform that has been developed by Redlands to holistically track and nurture the academic growth and wellbeing of every student from Preschool to Yr 12. This innovative program highlights where every student’s light shines and is used to reflect on growth and realise potential through regular coaching conversations and goal setting.

House Debating

Last week, Yr 8 Cowper versed Yr 8 Dumolo in a rigorous House Debate. The topic was: That students in Years 7-9 should be given feedback without grades, with Cowper acting as the affirmative and Dumolo as the negative. Congratulations to Dumolo who won their debate with argumentative flair! Many thanks go to the Yr 11 students who so diligently coached Yr 8, and to Yr 12 who aptly adjudicated. This week McDouall and Roseby battle it out, with the final taking place in Week 9. Good luck to our House Debaters!

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

Year 7

The Year Group have had an exciting week as they have had the opportunity to engage in a variety of experiences. On Monday, students visited the Chau Chak Wing Museum at Sydney University. Half the cohort attended on Monday with the remaining half visiting on Friday. Monday was a brilliant day, as the sun shone and students were delighted to be visiting the University and experiencing something new. The newly built and architect designed museum houses the Nicholson and Macleay Collections as well as the University Art Collection. These diverse collections include antiquities, natural history artefacts, ethnography, science and historic photography, together with the University Art Collection united in one multidisciplinary institution.

Students had the opportunity to view artefacts from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. A highlight was the opportunity for experiential learning, where students assumed the role of a historian/ archaeologist, with each student wore gloves to examine an ancient artefact. Students were then tasked with determining the origin and purpose of the object. This experience will be a great launch pad for Year 7’s study of Ancient Rome, which is their next topic of study.

Many thanks to Ms Eleanor Martin for her organisation of this learning event and to the teachers who accompanied students: Mr Skinner, Ms Peterson and Ms Eastbrook.

On Thursday, students attended the Dr Tessa Opie Relationships and Sexuality Presentation. Dr Opie’s workshops support young people to develop healthy relationship skills. Students are encouraged to actively consider their relationship values and expectations, and to develop a healthy and realistic sense of self and ‘other’. 

In Tutor Time next week, we will launch iGrow with our Yr 7 students. iGrow is an exciting new data platform that has been developed by Redlands to track holistically and nurture the academic growth and wellbeing of every student from Preschool to Year 12. This innovative program highlights where every student’s light shines and is used to reflect on growth and realise potential through regular coaching conversations and goal setting.

I look forward to seeing you at the Redlands Spring Fair on Saturday. Many thanks to the RPFA and our parent volunteers for all their efforts in preparation for Saturday.

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn” – Benjamin Franklin

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

Head of Junior School

Father’s Day Coffee Morning – Tuesday 6 September (RSVP Requested)

We are really looking forward to welcoming dads next Tuesday morning between 7.45am and 8.30am for a Father’s Day coffee and a catch up before school in the Piazza. To assist with our catering numbers, please confirm your attendance by RSVP’ing HERE.

Last Friday, there was unbridled joy as we welcomed grandparents and special friends for the first time in three years for this very special day in our calendar. It was wonderful to see the connections between our guests and the students and after some time together in the classrooms, our guests were treated to the medley finale from the recent Junior Music Festival.

Book Week Photo Highlights

NSW State Interschools Snowsports Championships

Congratulations to all of our Junior School students involved in last week’s NSW State Interschools Snowsports Championships. We recognise the commitment from the students and families to support them and the School and Mr Dunne has further details in his Junior Sport section of Note Day.

Of note, we congratulate Yr 5 student, Aidan Schlederer, who has qualified individually to complete in Snowboard GS and Snowboard Cross at the National Snowsports Championships later this month.

Redlands Spring Fair Postponed

After close consultation with our partners and suppliers, and with the safety and wellbeing of our community as our highest priority, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2022 Spring Fair due to the inclement weather forecast for Saturday.  

I am grateful to the army of parent volunteers who have been part of the massive preparation ahead of the event and the hundreds who have volunteered their time to support a stall or activity on the day; it truly makes a difference. We are genuinely disappointed that we are unable to host this much loved event but are currently liaising with our partners and suppliers and will have an update for you next week.

Spring Fair Colouring Competition

Well done to the tens of students who entered in the Spring Fair Colouring Competition. After careful deliberation, the following winners were selected and these students were announced at recess this morning.

Spring Fair Colouring Competition Winners

View Winners List

Yr 3 Camp

Next Wednesday, our intrepid Yr 3 students set off for their first Junior School Camp to Vision Valley, a short drive north from Redlands. I am looking forward to spending Thursday with the group and acknowledge the preparation of teachers and our pastoral team in helping the students get ready for this Outdoor Education experience.

Car Line Reminders

Name Labels

Please can I remind all parents who use the car line to ensure that your child’s name is clearly visible on your dashboard for teachers on duty to read and move the line quickly. If you need a new one, please contact the Junior School Office.

Arrival at 3.20pm

Again, I ask parents who use the moving car line pick up option on Allister Street to arrive as close to 3.20pm as possible or shortly afterwards. Our staggered pick-up times from K-6 are designed to allow for the smoothest flow of traffic. However, the safety of students is being compromised as some Junior School families are arriving anytime from 2.45pm and then causing both traffic and a safety risk to Prep parents arriving at their designated times.

Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2022

As previously shared, Zara Siva (Yr 6) was shortlisted in the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature for 2022. Yesterday, supported by her family and her class teacher and Yr 6 Coordinator, Mrs Robinson, Zara attended the awards ceremony where her piece was read out and Zara was awarded a $50 voucher by the Mayor of Mosman, Cr Carolyn Corrigan.

Lunch Orders

We have had increasing numbers of students arrive at school without lunch in recent weeks. Some assume they had lunch orders when they do not and some have forgotten to bring lunch in. Of course, the Canteen will always aim to provide them with some food but your assistance with this matter is appreciated.

Code Camp – Holiday Camp 27 – 29 September (Yrs 2-6)

We are delighted to partner again with Code Camp to host an exclusive holiday program for Redlands students in Yrs 2-6 to design, code, problem solve and become storytellers and creators of technology, by creating games, websites, music and videos or flying drones! The program will take place in the first week of the September holiday break and booking information including an early bird rate are on the flyer below.

View Here

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

Head of Preparatory School

Happy Father’s Day

On behalf of the staff and students in Redlands House and Prep, Happy Father’s Day to all our dads and special male carers. We hope you all have a wonderful day on Sunday. We look forward to welcoming you to our Father’s Day coffee morning on Tuesday 6 September at 7.45am. Please enjoy some time in your child’s classroom from 8.30am-9am.

To help us with numbers, please register here if you are planning on coming.

‘Connect and Grow’ Prep Camp Activities Week

13–17 September

We are very excited to be launching our inaugural Prep ‘Connect and Grow’ Camp activities week. The timetable of planned events are listed below and this year we are thrilled to have our Yrs 1 and 2 cohorts included in the Redlands OEG program. Hopefully all Yrs 1 and 2 families have received the medical form from OEG and read the details within.

Kindergarten permission forms will be sent at the end of this week.

Throughout the week the children will be participating in a camp day/days, indigenous focus activities and rotational grade activities that all involve fun activities with a theme of connection and relationship building.

The students will be asked closer to the dates to bring certain ‘camping’ items in to use in their activities. These will include a sleeping bag, a stuffed toy and a special game they like to play. PE uniforms will be worn on grade camp days. For the other days students will have the option of wearing mufti or their PE uniforms. A hat will need to be worn each day.

Any after school activities will still take place and drop off and pick up times will also remain unchanged.

Lunch orders won’t be available on your child’s camp day but will be available throughout the rest of the week.

A further detailed letter outlining specifics of what to bring on certain days will come from your class teachers next week. As each of the camp days are run by OEG and their staff along with our own Redlands teachers present as supervisors, we do not require any additional parent helpers.

We hope you are just as excited as we are for week.

Monday 12 September

K-2 Koori Connection incursion

Grade rotational activities

Tuesday 13 September

Kindergarten Land’s Edge Clifton Gardens Camp Day

Yr 1 Primrose Park Outdoor Education Activity Day

Yr 2 Koori storytelling and rotational activities

Wednesday 14 September

Yr 2 Balmoral Beach Outdoor Education Activity Day

Kindergarten Koori boat making

Yr 1 rotational groups

Thursday 15 September

Clontarf Reserve Outdoor Education Activity Day

Kindergarten and Yr 1 rotational activities / normal classes

Friday 16 September

Kindergarten and Yr 1 Indigenous Perspectives incursion

Yr 2 Indigenous art workshop

Book Week

A message from Mrs Roberts

Book Week 2022 ended on a high note on Tuesday with a visit from author Kate Simpson. Kate is an engineer who likes to include science concepts in her picture books, which provided a good follow on from our STEAM week. She spoke to the students about her book Ouch! which is a book focuses on gravity and forces. The Yr 1 students listened very attentively and had some wonderful questions they wanted answers to, but all grades were respectful, engaged and enthusiastic and they made Kate’s visit very memorable.

Here are some lovely reflections from 1 Blue students after the session with Kate.

She only likes to write not draw. Other people draw for her. Chase Bateman

I learnt that there’s no gravity in outer space. Charlie Chen

I learnt that if you drop a whole bottle full of water and one with a little bit, they land at the same time. Isabel Collet

I learnt how they drink water without gravity. Tom Fletcher

I learnt that the air can hold very light things in it. Gordon Hoang

I learnt that Kate Simpson used to be an engineer. Thor Kazimierczuk

I noticed that the feather fell slower than a heavy bottle. Archie Trautwein

Last week we had a Zoom session with an author illustrator, Andy Geppert who lives in Brisbane. His first book Backyard Birdies is very popular because the students like his sense of humour and the fact that he combines an information book with humorous content. His new book, Backyard Buddies came into the bookshops recently and he talked about this book with the students. He drew pictures that were initiated by ideas from the students and made them laugh.

The dress up parade on Friday for the grandparents also enabled the students to make connections with people they admire or occupations they aspire to. Madame Merlot came as Coco Chanel, Miss Knox as David Attenborough, Miss Angus and Mrs Guha were both Jane Goodall. Miss Cooper excelled as the Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama. What wonderful people for our students to know about!

Most of the biographies are now back in the library so if you were looking for a specific one and couldn’t find them, come into the library again soon. Of course, every week at Redlands is Book Week, as our students have many opportunities to read and be read to and they have a wonderful library full of resources for them, but it always fun to have a book extravaganza for a week!

A big thank you to  Mrs Roberts for all her hard work to make the week such a success.

Redlands Spring Fair Postponed

After close consultation with our partners and suppliers, and with the safety and wellbeing of our community as our highest priority, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2022 Spring Fair due to the inclement weather forecast for Saturday.  

Thank you to our dedicated and passionate volunteers and staff for your efforts in preparation of the Spring Fair. We are genuinely disappointed that we are unable to host this much loved and highly anticipated community event this Saturday.

We are currently liaising with our partners and suppliers and will be back in touch next week with further and updated details. Should you have any questions in relation to the postponement of the Spring Fair in the interim then please contact us at feedback@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Spring Fair Colouring Competition

Well done to the tens of students who entered in the Spring Fair Colouring Competition. After careful deliberation, the following winners were selected and these students were announced at recess this morning.

Spring Fair Colouring Competition Winners

View Winners List

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

Secondary Sport

Winter Sport

Hockey

A big thank you to the Friends of Hockey for their efforts in the End of Season Hockey Presentation. It was a fantastic night for the Hockey community to celebrate the great achievements of all of our Hockey students this year. It was fantastic to see such a great turnout including students, parents and family members. A big thank you to Sophie McMillan, Iris Buisman, Victoria Butler and Jessica Travers-Wolf, our student MCs team for the night; and to Eloise Truman for testing the Hockey knowledge of our community with some Hockey trivia.   

Netball

Rugby

With the season done and dusted we can now look ahead to not only the 2023 ISA Rugby Season and the preseason preparation, but also, and more importantly, our 2022 End of Season Presentation.

Having not been able to hold this event for the past two years, I could not be more excited to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments within this program and the successes of the students involved. Further details will come shortly but I can assure all of our Redlands Rugby community that we will have some brilliant surprise guests attending the event as well.

With Summer Sport Trials starting across the past week, I understand that the last thing on many of our students minds is the 2023 ISA Season but, with dramatic changes to the number of games as well as the competition we will face, preparation leading into the season is key. For the remainder of the Term and into Term 4, the Wednesday morning Fitness Session (6:30am–7:40am) will offer workouts prepared, specific to Rugby Union and building up our strength, power and speed. It would be ideal to see as many of our Rugby athletes attend these sessions, especially all students who are wishing to trial for the 1^st XV. Max Perry, along with Rory McMillan, are already training the house down across multiple sessions across the week.

And lastly, this week we farewelled Austin Durrant, who leaves for the UK. Few words can describe the impact this player has had in his short time at Redlands and I could not be more excited for the opportunities ahead of him as he moves to Exeter. Having spoken with a number of the Chiefs Academy coaches and staff, they are well aware of the talent that will be on their shores shortly. Austin was presented a signed 1^st XV Jersey with the 22 symbolising not only the incredible undefeated season of the 2022 Under 13s but also for the potential he displayed as a player within this program. Well done Austin and good luck.

Basketball

It has been great to see our Basketball players back in action in preparation for the 2022/23 ISA Season. A reminder that the most up-to-date Basketball information is available on the Redlands Pulse – Basketball Page. There will be a Friends of Basketball meeting on Monday 5 September in room L1.3 at 6pm. If you are interested in attending the meeting or being a member of the Friends of Basketball committee please email kseebohm@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Athletics

It was great to have so many students brave the conditions on Saturday at the Invitational Carnival last week, this week again sees the carnival at ES Marks Athletics Track with the start time of 8:40am (for the 3km) and 9:00am for all field events.

Redlands Pulse – Athletics has the up-to-date program.

2022 NSW All Schools Athletics Championships

We encourage all Redlands Athletes to enter the 2022 NSW All Schools Athletics Championships scheduled to take place 24–27 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 9 September. 

Date:      Saturday 24 September – Tuesday 27 September

Venue:   Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre (SOPAC)

Registration and Further Information:   https://www.nswathletics.org.au/events/144824/

Fitness Centre 

From next Friday 2 September, the Friday Morning Fitness Session will be an All-Girls Session. This will continue for the following fortnight across 9 and 16 September as we lead into the Term 3 Holidays and Summer Sport Trials and Team Selections.

The Fitness Centre is an incredible space, freely used by all Redlands Athletes across all Age-Groups. Currently, with fantastic numbers across all sessions, this All Girls Session will allow for a session tailored towards our female athletes and their chosen Summer Sports.

I encourage all students wishing to attend to bring along a friend or teammate for the session.

Session starts at 6:30am sharp and will conclude by no later than 7:40am.

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.

Summer Sport – Key Contacts

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

Junior Sport

Term 3 Overview

In our Representative Sports program, we currently we have Yrs 5 and 6 completing their Term 3 AFL season with two rounds remaining. Once this ends, those who have nominated to play another Representative Sport in Term 4 will switch over to preseason training. In our Non-Rep program, we have students participating in a variety of sports on Wednesdays. This will also continue up until the end of Term 3, the last Wednesday 21 September.

For our Term 4 Representative Sports, we are preparing to recommence our Summer Sport Season, where we complete our interschool fixtures from Round 6 onwards in Week 1 of Term 4. 

Term 4 season is a continuation of the Term 1 season for our mixed Basketball, Tennis and Touch Football teams, but we also have a number of students who have joined Rep Sports in Term 4, so they will be allocated to a team in their respective sport.

For Touch Football, Tennis and Basketball (girls and mixed teams), we have preseason trials and training on Saturday 10 and Saturday 17 September, which have been previously advertised last term. Attendance is compulsory for those students who have nominated for these representative sports. For the girls who nominated girls-only Basketball as their Term 4 Summer Sport, we will use the preseason to grade and allocate students in teams in preparation for the start of their Term 4 season.

The times and details of your child’s preseason session are available via the following link:   

Training Schedule

For reference, you can view the Term 4 Summer Sport team lists here.

2022 Term 4 Summer Sport Team List

Any correspondence regarding the 2022 Term 4 Summer Sport is to be directed to juniorsport@redlands.nsw.edu.au. 

Term 4

Week 1 of Term 4, Wednesday 12 October will be the first week of Summer Rep and Non-Rep Sport programs. Please review the link above to make sure your child is aware of what equipment they need to bring with them (towel, wet suit, touch football boots etc) on this first Wednesday, if their sport is a late return and pick up logistics so we can ensure a smooth start to the season.  

Terms 3 & 4 Sport Calendar

Term 3 School Holidays Program

For those parents and carers looking for Sport activities for their children during the school holidays, please see the QR codes below which are from contractors who are currently engaged in our Wednesday Sports program (click to enlarge). There are a variety of options available within each of these sports.

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

Snowsports

NSW Interschools State Championships Results

Congratulations to all the students who competed at the NSW Interschools State Championships last week at Perisher. The Redlands team placed 2nd in the Secondary Coed Overall Champions and 5th in the Junior Coed Overall Champions. 

The following students performed exceptionally well and have qualified to represent Redlands at the Australian Interschools National Championships next week at Perisher.

Team Qualifications:

• Division 1 Female Alpine team: 3rd Place (Momo Elsworth (4th), Sienna Wessels (18th), Julia Murphy (19th), Brontë Backhouse) 
• Division 1 Male Alpine team: 4th Place (Billy Thomas (6th), Nicholas Fitzhenry, Ethan McFarlane, William Byron) 
• Division 2 Female Alpine team: 5th Place (Felicity Schlederer, Winter Penney, Nora Moncau-Munio, Josie Bannon) 
• Division 1 Female Moguls team: 4th Place (Julia Murphy (7th), Sienna Wessels (12th), Momo Elsworth) 
• Division 1 Male Moguls team: 4th Place (Harrison Fung (6th), Nicholas Fitzhenry (14th), Ethan McFarlane (15th)) 
• Division 2 Male Moguls team: 5th Place (Julius Keller (2nd), Samuel Ford) 
• Division 3 Female Moguls team: 5th (Avie Keller (6th), Arkie Riches, Eva Fitzhenry)
• Division 1 Male Skier Cross team: 6th (Billy Thomas (13th), Harrison Fung (16th), Nicholas Fitzhenry)
• Division 1 Female Snowboard GS: (Sienna Wessels (3rd), Callie Forest (4th), Mia Kloiser-Jones (11th))
• Division 2 Female Snowboard GS (Felicity Schlederer (14th), Daisy Williams) 
• Division 1 Female Snowboard GS (Sienna Wessels (4th), Callie Forest (8th), Mia Kloiser-Jones (20th))

Individual Qualifications:

• Billy Thomas (3rd) Division 1 Male Ski Slopestyle
• Sienna Wessels (12th) Division 1 Female Skier Cross
• Felicity Schlederer (16th) Division 2 Female Snowboard Cross
• Aidan Schlederer (17th) Division 4 Male Snowboard Cross 
• Aidan Schlederer (18th) Division 4 Male Snowboard GS 

National Championships Payment details

Snowsports families please complete payment for National Snowsports Championships by Friday 2 September, to complete payment click here

Snowsports Presentation Night

The Snowsports presentation night will be held on Friday 16 September from 6:00-9:00pm at the Middle Harbour Yacht Club. This will be in celebration of the achievements of the Snowsports competitors this year. 

To purchase tickets, please click here

Dress code: 

Adults: Smart Casual and Students: School Uniform

Tickets sales close Sunday 11 September

For more details contact Nicky Wessels: nickyw@wda.net

Important Dates

Further details can be found on Redlands Pulse – Snowsports.

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

Ballet and Dance

Saturday 3 September | Classes & Private Lessons Will Run As Normal

Please note that due to the postponement of the Spring Fair, classes and private lessons will run as normal on Saturday 3 September.

Sunday 18 September | End of Year Performance (EoY Perf) | Extra Rehearsal

All students of the Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy, Kindergarten – Year 12, are taking part in our EoY Perf which will be presented to family and friends at The Concourse, Chatswood on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 November.

A lot of hard work and preparation is required from everyone during Semester 2 to ensure a wonderful experience for all.

Our first extra rehearsal is on Sunday 18 September for our Junior Ballet Performers (JBP) and Senior Ballet students only. Please see below:

For a complete list of all extra rehearsals scheduled, please see our End of Year Performance page on Redlands Pulse.

4 – 7 October | End of Year Performance (EoY Perf) Rehearsals | Holiday Workshops

Thank you to all our students who have been working hard on their EoY Perf routines this term.

We have scheduled extra EoY Perf rehearsals for the school holidays. Please visit our Holiday Workshop page on Redlands Pulse for our complete Rehearsal Schedule and up-to-date information.

Saturday 10 September | Second Hand Dance Uniform Sale | 8:30am – 11:30am

The Friends of Ballet & Dance will be onsite on Saturday 10 September with an amazing selection of Dance attire for sale.

You will find them outside Parkes Hall by the play equipment so please drop by for a browse and a chat.

Second Hand Dance Uniforms | Donations

We are still accepting donations so if you have any shoes, leotards or skirts that need a new home please pop items into the “donations boxes” located outside the Ballet Studio (P1.6) in Parkes Hall. 

And a huge thank you to those who have kindly donated already.

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 Callback Nomination

Congratulations to Siena Adderton and Harry Knight for their nomination for possible inclusion in Callback 2022. Callback is the HSC Dance Showcase of exemplary HSC performances. Siena and Harry have both been nominated for their Core Performance which was choreographed by their teacher, Mrs Ashleigh Moore.

Good luck – Year 12IB Dance

All the best to the Year 12IB students, who will be completing their final filming of their performance works next week ready to send to the IBO.

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

Drama and Theatre

The Addams Family Callbacks List 

Congratulations to all who auditioned. Callbacks are for lead roles. If you did not receive a callback this does NOT mean you are not in the show. Full Company will be announced on Tuesday 20 September. Schedule for Sunday 18 September for callbacks, dance ensemble and orchestra will be sent out on Monday 12 September. Below is the list of students who have a callback. 

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. 

Key Dates 

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

Music

Senior Music Awards Dinner 2022

The Senior Music Awards DInner last Friday evening was a glorious night of celebration with over 230 members of our Redlands community. We honoured our Yr 12 students for their contributions, we welcomed Yr 7 into the fold, and commended all Yr 8-11 students who were nominated for their efforts in the Cocurricular programs this year.

We extend our congratulations once again to the award recipients of the evening  who were presented with trophies.

Our Friends of Music graciously hosted the event and asked us to share the following message:

“Friends Of Music would like to say a huge thank you to all who attended Friday night, with special thanks to the volunteers, the very dedicated Music Department, the indefatigable Yr 12 raffle ticket sellers, those who generously donated raffle prizes and those who bought tickets on the night.”

 

We are thankful for the enduring support of our Friends – notably this year, Carys Wardman-Browne, Lisa Connors and Nancie Pageau who headed the charge! If you would like to come on board and be one of our ‘Friends’ we welcome you add your expression of interest (for contributions big or small) via this link!

Redlands Spring Fair Music

While the Redlands Spring Fair has been postponed, we are thankful that we managed to perform for our peers in a very sunny Fahl garden last week (and grateful to Mr Montz for facilitating!). While awaiting a rescheduled Spring Fair date, we turn our sights to Rock in the Garden in Term 4.  Many of the planned featured solo performers may pop up in Spirit Week (Week 9)… Keep your eye out!

Senior Instrumental Competition – Monday 19 September 2022

Have you saved the date?  Come and watch some magnificent music-makers as they take to the Edwards Auditorium stage for the finals of the Senior Instrumental Competition on Monday 19th September 2022. The three divisions kick off at 5.30pm. As seats are limited due to room size, we encourage you to reserve a seat for your desired division as soon as possible! Tickets are free and available via the link below.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE INSTRUMENTAL COMPETITION TICKETS

HSC Practical Examinations

We wish our Year 12 HSC Music 1 and 2 students all the very best as they head into their external practicals across Weeks 8 & 9. You’ve worked hard, and we are confident that as you focus on making your best music on the day, the rest will fall into place.  Cheering for you!

Term 3 Composition Focus

Our Year 12 composers are in the final stages of producing their final NESA / IB composition recordings, and Years 8-10 Music elective students are bringing their composition assessments home in Week 8, with some exciting explorations happening in the realms of Australian, Romantic & 20th/21st Century music styles. 

On the theme of Composition in Term 3, we thank all those who submitted songs and works for consideration for the Redlands EP 2023! The panel are delighted by the record number of submissions and are busily making the hard decisions as to whose marvellous composition will win the prize of being Studio Recorded / Produced for release in 2023!

EP 2022 drop!

We were delighted to launch the Redlands EP 2022 at the Music Awards Dinner last Friday 26 August. It was fitting to hear the pieces written by our student composers and songwriters as a celebration of the wonderful musical talent that can be found at Redlands. 

Please find links below to each of the pieces launched with the EP. The links below are unlisted YouTube links, and we will be looking to further promote these pieces by uploading them to digital music services such as Spotify by the start of Term 4.

A special thank you goes to Mr Peter Atkins, who worked closely with each artist and their work to realise their creative intent so carefully. Feel free to share these links with your family and friends for their enjoyment! 

Pulse is Live for both Junior & Senior Campus Music!

A reminder that PULSE is Live – and soon to become a hub of News of Music from P-12! Make sure you actively subscribe to both pages to stay up to speed.

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE

CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

Please reach out to either Junior or Senior Campus Music departments should you need assistance with anything Music-related and our team will be delighted to assist.

Amy Richardson
Director of Music P-12

E: juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
E: seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au