From The Principal

One of my aims moving into the Principal role this year has been to reach out to members of our community to get authentic feedback on the School. While we have done this formally through various surveys of staff, students and parents (there are more of these to come with our parent community), I have also been doing this informally in individual and small group meetings with staff and students. Over the course of this year, I have been preaching that we are “too good not to be better” and these feedback sessions have assisted in highlighting specific areas for improvement.

At the beginning of the year, I set out to have a 15 minute individual meeting with each of our over 300 non-casual staff members at Redlands. While it has been a big undertaking and I will be racing to complete these meetings by the end of the year, it has also been one of the most rewarding aspects of my year to date as I have listened, learned and been inspired by the reflections and insights of our staff.

While the feedback has shone a light on specific areas for improvement, pleasingly, from what I have heard (and seen) from staff we are authentically living our Values, Mission and Vision as a school. Staff have reflected that what they love most about Redlands is our strong sense of community; our positive culture; our focus on the holistic development of students; our balanced approach of maintaining academic excellence while providing diverse opportunities for students to develop their individual passions; and our forward thinking and innovative approach to education.

Most inspiring for me is that when staff have reflected on what brings them the most satisfaction working at Redlands, the majority have mentioned the students – “making a small but significant impact on their lives”; “witnessing their ‘lightbulb’ moments”; “seeing their joy of learning and achievement on their faces”; “being a part of something that is bigger than me and positively supports our students”.

While I will continue to look for ways that we can be “better” as a school, it is also important to reflect on what is “good”, as well.

Redlands Parent/Carer Arnhem Land Midawarr Trip

Last week we informed our community about a truly unique opportunity for parents and carers to visit Arnhem Land for a cultural immersion with the Yolŋu community from Sunday 26 – Thursday 30 May 2024. After years of developing our relationship with the Yolŋu community through Culture College and providing this amazing experience to our students, we are now offering it to parents and carers.

You can reserve a place at our information evening on Thursday 14 September here. Places for the Arnhem Land trip will be limited so please express your interest to attend early to reserve a place.

Staffing Update

As I communicated earlier today, our esteemed Head of Junior School, Mr Ari Guha, will be leaving us at the end of the 2023 school year after eighteen years of dedicated service to Redlands. Ari’s warmth, commitment and genuine care for each individual will be greatly missed by the many students, staff, parents and alumni who he has positively impacted in so many ways. We look forward to having an opportunity to properly acknowledge and farewell him later in the year.

Mr Sean Corcoran 

Photo Caption: our Intermediate Concert Band attained the GOLD Award at the Australian Strings, Band and Orchestra Festival (ASBOF) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Well done to all involved!

Community Update

It was a pleasure to have our grandparents and special friends on the Junior Campus late last week.  Our students and staff were delighted and excited to host our guests in classrooms and around the Piazza during morning recess.  On Monday, we will continue the celebration of Father’s Day with coffee in the Piazza for our Junior and Prep School Dads. Wishing all our Dads a Happy Father’s Day for Sunday.   

My thanks to those who donated uniforms, and to the Redlands Uniform Shop and the ever active and passionate Redlands Parent and Friends Association (RPFA) for their collective effort in running a Second Hand Uniform Sale this Saturday from 8.30am to 10.30am at 1 Monford Place (just around the corner from the Uniform Shop). This initiative enables us to recycle pre-loved uniforms back into the community whilst raising valuable funds for our means-tested Scholarship Fund.

A reminder that we will be hosting an information evening on the Redlands Parent and Carer Midawarr Arnhem Land Trip scheduled on Thursday 14 September.  This session will provide more detailed information on this truly unique experience scheduled for May 2024 and offered exclusively to the Redlands community. This is quite literally a once in a lifetime opportunity to deeply explore miny’tji (art), manikay (song), bunggul (dance) and story-telling at Gulkula, the site of the annual Garma Festival. To reserve a place at our information evening please click here.

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

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

Foundation

Second Hand Uniform Sale this Saturday 

RPFA Committee regularly organises a Second Hand Uniform Sale for our community. The next one of summer uniforms is to take place this Saturday 2 September, 8.30am – 10.30am at 1 Monford Pl (RPFA storeroom, just around the corner from the uniform shop). This initiative provides great value for families, benefits sustainability and funds raised are contributed towards the means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund. Please note that there is no cash accepted on premises and your own bags are to be used for purchases.

Redlands Art Exhibition speaker Gaby Porter OAM RL 1959

We were honoured to welcome Redlander Gaby Porter OAM RL 1959 back to Redlands Hall to open the annual Redlands Student Art Exhibition. The breadth of creativity and learning was truly something to celebrate! Gaby has had an extraordinary career over her lifetime and is renowned both in Australia and Internationally. Her works include large stone sculpture and bronzes, as well as small whimsical pieces and figures. She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012 for services to the visual arts as a sculptor, author and educator.

2023 Alumni Awards Ceremony Opens for Bookings

There are so many outstanding Alumni in our community. The Redlander Alumni Awards program acknowledging and honouring our Alumni was launched last year with a terrific feedback. This Ceremony provides a fantastic opportunity to learn about achievements of our Alumni and meet other members of Redlands community.

Development Manager

There is an exciting opportunity working as integral team member of the Foundation Office shaping and advancing our development programs with a significant impact. The Development Manager role is part-time. For further details and application, please visit this link or contact me directly.

Year 12 Legacy Gift

The Legacy gift products have arrived and have been distributed to those families who have ordered them. There is still an opportunity to secure these gifts online. Class of 2023 raised so far almost $12,000 from all their initiatives. Congratulations!

For purchase please visit HERE.

Melbourne Cup

Tuesday 7 November, noon
Sergeants’ Mess
Bookings will open next week!

Nurse Next Door Information Evening

Our platinum sponsor, Nurse Next Door, is holding an information session about their home care services available for Disability and Aged Care on the Lower North Shore. 

Wednesday 6 September, 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Neutral Bay Club
Book Here 

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

Redlands Parents and Friends

We will be holding a secondhand uniform sale of summer uniforms on Sat 2 Sept from 8.30am to 10.30am at the RPFA storage unit at 1 Monford Pl, around the corner from the uniform shop. We are also looking into the possibility of another sale during the week in Week 9 – watch this space for more info. As usual, our secondhand 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. We will only be accepting payments by EFTPOS. Please also remember to bring your own bags for your purchases.

While we wait for further clarification regarding the new school uniform, we do know that there will be a transition period – any summer uniforms purchased during this secondhand sale will be able to be worn for the two year transition period, through to Term 4 2025.

We are also working with Redland’s Sustainability team to determine the best strategy for recycling old uniforms. If you have good quality summer uniforms or sports to donate, please drop them off at the Uniform Shop. Otherwise, please hold on to your winter uniforms for the time being as both the RPFA unit and Uniform Shop do not have space for storage.

Coming Up

Parent / Family Get-togethers

Friends of Groups end of season celebrations / awards dinners

• Tues 5 Sept 7pm                        Dance
• Wed 6 Sept 6pm                        Netball
• Thurs 7 Sept 6pm                      Football
• Fri 8 Sept                                     Drama
• Wed 13 Sept 6pm                      Hockey, Manly Skiff Club
• Fri 15 Sept 6pm                          Snowsports – book here
• Sat 16 Sept 12.30pm                 Rugby – book here
  
• Thurs 19 Sept 5.30pm.             Snowsports, Learning Hub

Walks on Tracks

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

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

Our walk next week on Wed 6 Sept is around Centennial Park. Meet at The Greenhouse Café on Grand Drive at 8.40am.

Any questions, please contact Karen on 0492 501 926.

Book Club

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

Our next meeting is Mon 18 Sept at 10am. We will be discussing Babel by R.F. Kuang. We are now in the process of voting for the next books to read, so watch this space.

Photo Gallery

Walks on Tracks enjoyed a gorgeous day out and about at Hunters Hill

Friends of Hockey setting up for the End of Season dinner; parents and VIPs celebrate the achievements of our girls

Friends of Music parents and guests delighted in a variety of performances during the End of Year dinner

Junior School Class Parent dinner at Alala’s Bar and Eatery at The Oaks 

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

2023 RPFA Committee

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

Contact us!

Head of Secondary School

Feeling Anchored During Times of Distress

It’s a hectic time of the term for most members of the community. Whether we are managing our learning via assessment demands, our relationships with others and our changing self, the ongoing shifts which typically take place in our daily lives or something else such as competing demands or conflict, it’s important to be consciously aware of ourselves and others. At Redlands we use the terms ‘self-awareness’ and ‘social awareness’ as part of our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) framework and we’re committed to supporting our young people to develop and deepen their skills in these areas. As we approach R U OK Day on 14 September our student leaders are already considering and discussing ways to support each other to access necessary help for their mental health, when they need it. They want to support students to more consciously understand:

• Help-seeking strategies
• Who to ask for help
• Where to go for support
• How to let friends and adults know things are not okay
• Responding to other people’s stress and distress
• When young people should seek adult support for a friend in need

We like using anchors as metaphors. Anchors may be our values, our sense of self, our core belief systems or our support systems. To achieve positive physical and mental health, we need to be able to move with, but not be carried away by, the waves of life. We need to be anchored – to the things we know are certain. In this way, we can develop the capacity to tolerate distress in the knowledge that despite the vicissitudes of our daily life, there are certain things, like our values, our sense of self, or our support systems, which remain constant. 

We like these images which represent old versus new ways of thinking about how we navigate stress and distress. Contemporary discourse teaches distress tolerance over resilience – we don’t simply withstand stress and distress like a fixed lighthouse, but we process and respond to the ‘stuff’ that life throws at us.

Recently the Pastoral Team developed some helpful cards for students and staff in support of our young people. Managing conflict is a normal part of life. Whilst we do our best to prevent situations of conflict for the students, we know they will inevitably find themselves in some form of interpersonal conflict at school. Supporting the students to navigate this has been made more helpful by the creation of these prompts, which provide a simple and logical framework to support students to articulate and process the conflict, be heard and move forward in a healthy way.

Fall Forward Awards

Heidi de Saxe (Y9)
Heidi represented All Schools for AFL. Playing for All Schools is an extremely impressive achievement. This is an extremely impressive feat and just one example of the many sporting talents we have at Redlands.

Angela Monty (Y11) and Annabelle Harman (Y11)
These two amazing Yr 11s ran Redlands’ efforts at the City2Surf! Their efforts culminated in the School raising $1167 for The National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Phoebe Sun (Y7)
Phoebe has consistently shown courage and dedication, performing an amazing dance piece at Gala Arts, as well showcasing her talent at various dance competitions.

ROAR Breakfast Panel

Last Friday morning we held the inaugural ROAR Breakfast 2023, celebrating Relationships, Opportunity, Advocacy and Respect; discussion points requested by our wonderful cohort of Yr 12 women. 

This breakfast was organised in parallel to a Man Cave session held last term for the young men of Yr 12. In listening intently to the needs of our Yr 12 cohort, we have facilitated a range of sessions, gendered and coeducational, to support their growth into adulthood and their transition to Yr 13. Specifically, our girls told us that they wanted an opportunity to hear the experiences of other young women, who they could relate to, and from whose advice and stories they could learn and grow. They told us they wanted to do this in an informal, adult environment which offered them a chance for sharing and reflection.

MC Katie Wightwick (Redlands 2022) posed thoughtful questions to our two panellists Angelique Wan and Lua Pellegrini, who responded with authenticity and openness, sharing their personal experiences since leaving secondary school.

Angelique Wan is the co-founder and CEO of Consent Labs, a youth-led not-for-profit that educates young people on consent and respectful relationships in schools and universities across Australia. Angelique co-founded Consent Labs when she was 19 and to-date Consent Labs has delivered programs to more than 50,000 people nationally. Angelique has been recognised as the 2022 NSW Young Woman of the Year, a 2022 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian, a finalist for the 2021 Women of the Future and listed by Instagram as a Top 25 female entrepreneur.

Lua Pellegrini, a proud Wiradjuri woman who grew up on Darug country, was 2023 finalist for the NSW Young Woman of the Year Award and Chairperson of the NSW Youth Advisory Council from 2021-22.  Lua is a youth advocate and artist who has used her passion for art as a platform to uplift community and is most known for designing the 2022-2023 Sydney Swans Marngrook Guernsey “Duguwaybul Yindyamangidyal” which means “altogether respectfully”. Passionate about Indigenous education, Lua is a board member of Murray Toola-Damana Preschool in Mt Druitt, sits on the Moriah College RAP committee and has supported Redfern Jarjum College for eight years. Lua is currently the Artist in Residence at the Catholic Schools Guide and St Andrew’s College whilst in her final year of Fine Arts/Arts majoring in Indigenous Studies at UNSW. Lua works at the Office of the Children’s Guardian as a Policy and Child Safe Officer.

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

University and Careers

Please see the Careers Pulse page for more information on events, pathways and career exploration: 

Y12 Notices

Early Entry Offers

Congratulations to our students who received early offers from the University of Tasmania!

Early Offers for ANU and Macquarie University (Round 1) will be coming out on Monday 4^th September. Please email us at careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au to share your early offers with us, we love to find out what offers our students get and track the number of early offers Redlands receives.

Careers Tutor Time Drop-in Sessions

Week 8 Thursday 7th September and Week 9 Wednesday 13th September
Longer appointments are available via our booking page as usual.

Y12 Key Application Dates

Key dates are published on the Careers Pulse page and will be shared with Year 12 every week for the rest of Term 3 in their Careers Newsletter. 

Year 11 Notices

Early Entry Explained

Early Entry University applications do not open for Year 12 2024 until next year. How you apply to early entry will be explained to you in Term 1 Year 12. 

Early entry programs provide another option for getting an offer to university. Many of the programs will give you an offer in August, September, or October 2024,  before your final Year 12 exams start. They do this by looking at your Year 11 grades. In most cases, the university will look at your Year 11 Semester 2 report grades to assess you.

Not all universities have early entry options and most of our students apply for university courses based on their final ATAR/IB results at the end of Year 12 as well as early entry.

Upcoming Events

Prep for USYD: Money matters 

31 August 5–6 pm

The final webinar of the Prep for USYD series will cover the costs associated with uni, how to budget, financial support available to students, and current students’ advice on effective money management while balancing work and studies.
Find out more.

Upcoming Open Days

Webinar | Medical Experience Programs Overseas 

5 September

Projects Abroad is running a webinar on their overseas medical experience programs. The programs are run for Year 10-12 students in places such as Nepal and Tanzania. The webinar will be on Tuesday 5 September, 6.30pm. Find out more.

Register now by clicking here

Southern Cross University Parents Information Evening Online Webinar

6 September, 6pm – 7pm

Register now by clicking here

University of Sydney | Chemical Engineering Webinar

September 6

Chemical engineers research raw materials and develop equipment and processes to manufacture products more efficiently and sustainably. You could be leading innovation in healthcare, improving energy production, or protecting the environment through pollution control and decontamination projects. Join us for this webinar to explore Chemical Engineering at the University of Sydney and where this diverse and exciting field could take you. 

Find out more

University of Sydney | Day in the Life of a Law Student

September 6 

What do you actually study in a law degree? What is the study to social life balance whilst undertaking a law degree? Join us to hear from our current students about what a typical day is like in their lives as aspiring lawyers. 

Find out more

UAC Digital | Let’s Chat – Applying to the Schools Recommendation Scheme

September 6

While the ATAR is still the main selection tool used by most universities, there are other ways for you to show that you’re ready to succeed at uni. Many institutions have one or more early offer schemes for Year 12 students. Through these schemes, institutions assess you using criteria other than (or in addition to) your ATAR.

We’ll give you an overview of the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS) and discuss:

• how to apply
• whether you’re guaranteed early entry if you apply
• other universities’ direct early entry schemes
• how many early entry schemes you can apply for

Find out more

Sydney Design School | Info Session

September 7 

Find out everything you need to know about our flexible courses and career support. Our Director, Amanda Grace, will introduce you to our unique philosophy, passionate Educators and industry focused approach to learning.

This session will also be streamed live online via Zoom.

Find out more

UTS College | Campus Visit

September 7

Welcome to the UTS and UTS College campus, home to more than 45,000 students and award-winning facilities in Sydney’s exciting CBD. There’s no other university quite like us, so join us for a campus visit to find out why.

Why attend?

• Tour the UTS and UTS College campus and facilities.
• Chat with current students about their experience of studying at UTS College.
• Get one-to-one help with your application or offer, how to apply for FEE-HELP and more.

Find out more

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

Year 12

ROAR Breakfast 

Last Friday morning, our Yr 12 girls were treated to an insightful and relatable experience during the ROAR Breakfast, hosted by Kate Wightwick from the Class of 2022. The event provided an informal yet substantial platform for sharing and reflection on topics that matter most to them: Relationships, Opportunity, Advocacy, and Respect – collectively known as ROAR. 

Last term’s Yr 12 girls feedback session laid the groundwork for this event, highlighting the demand for relatable experiences in an adult-like atmosphere.  The panelists, Angelique Wan and Lua Pellegrini, brought their unique stories to the table, underscoring the potential and impact that young individuals can have. Angelique’s journey from co-founding Consent Labs as a teenager to being recognised as an influential figure in consent education demonstrated the power of youth-driven initiatives. Lua Pellegrini’s accomplishments as an Indigenous youth advocate and artist showcased the significance of artistic expression in community upliftment.

The takeaways from their experiences were clear – resilience, determination, and a commitment to making a difference are key. The ROAR Breakfast Panel wasn’t just a presentation; it was a reminder that every voice, no matter the age, can effect change. Looking back on the event, the value of these conversations is evident. The stories shared by the panelists will undoubtedly resonate with our Yr 12 girls as they navigate their academic and personal journeys beyond Yr 12. The event was more than just a gathering; it was an opportunity to empower our youth, reminding them that they can make a meaningful impact.

To everyone involved – the staff, guests, and panelists – your dedication to nurturing young minds is commendable. As we move forward, let’s carry the spirit of ROAR with us – fostering Relationships, embracing Opportunities, advocating for important causes, and showing Respect. These principles will guide us as we face the road ahead, armed with inspiration and purpose. Thank you to Ms Gemma Van de Peer,  Ms Sarah Matthews and Ms Susan Jones for their efforts with coordinating the ROAR breakfast.

Celebrating Our Yr 12 Snowsport Athletes

Congratulations to Sienna Wessels, Julia Murphy, Nicholas Fitzhenry, Luke Gautheron, and Momo Elsworth for their outstanding performance at the recent NSW Interschools Championships held at Perisher.

The dedication and hard work of our athletes have undoubtedly left a mark on the competition. A particular highlight includes Sienna Wessels, Julia Murphy, and Nicholas Fitzhenry securing 3rd place as teams in the Moguls events. Their teamwork, commitment, and talent have undoubtedly set a shining example for their peers.

Sienna Wessels has showcased her exceptional skills even further, achieving a commendable 4th place in Snowboard GS and an impressive 5th place in Snowboard Cross. Her determination and versatility across different events stand as a testament to her well-rounded abilities.

Our Div 1 Female Snowboard GS and Cross teams have demonstrated their prowess, achieving a respectable 4th place. Similarly, the Div 1 Female Alpine team’s 5th place and Ski Cross’s 6th place showcase their tenacity in the face of tough competition. On the male side, the Div 1 Male Snowboard GS secured a commendable 6th place, and the Snowboard Cross team achieved a solid 7th place, while the Div 1 Male Alpine team secured a respectable 6th place.

The recognition received by Sienna Wessels, Nicholas Fitzhenry, Julia Murphy, Momo Elsworth, and Luke Gautheron in the form of Nationals Invitations is a true reflection of their talents. This acknowledgment not only celebrates their personal achievements but also speaks to the dedication of their coaches and the strength of our school’s Winter Sports program.

Unfortunately, the anticipation for the Nationals Event in Mt Buller has been met with disappointment due to unfavorable snow conditions. This news marks the conclusion of an era for our Yr 12 athletes, as this event would have been their final race. However, we remain hopeful that their passion for Winter Sports will carry them forward as they look towards the Winter Uni Games next year.

Well done to Sienna, Julia, Momo, Nicholas and Luke!

Yr 12 English Study Skills Workshop 

On Monday, Dr. Meta Regis led Yr 12 in an optional English Workshop. During the workshop, students examined various types of questions, acquired skills to deconstruct essay prompts, and created plans to effectively structure their compositions. Techniques like identifying key terms and discovering synonyms for them proved beneficial in transforming the overall question phrasing into a variety of precise assessments. The utilization of a well-defined plan meant that students were able to confidently adjust their theses regarding the literary works to suit the requirements of diverse questions. This approach also enabled them to logically present their ideas and interpretations.

Transition to Alumni 

On Wednesday, Yr 12 met with Ms. Kim Flatman, our Alumni and Community Engagement Coordinator, and Yasmin Gupta from the Class of 2020, as part of a presentation called ‘Transition to Alumni’. As we approach the culmination of another academic year, it is with a mix of emotions that we witness our Yr 12 students transitioning into the esteemed role of Redlands alumni. The Yr 12 Transition to Alumni presentation has shed light on the exciting journey that awaits them and the lasting connection they share with Redlands. The transformation from students to alumni means entering a dynamic network of over 10,000 individuals who have once been part of the Redlands community. This network is more than just a number; it’s a source of support, opportunities, and lifelong friendships that extend far beyond the school gates.

The presentation stressed the significance of professional networking and mentoring within this community; with a key focus on using LinkedIn as a tool for networking. Learning from the experiences of those who have successfully traversed the path Yr 12 is embarking upon can provide insights and guidance that will serve them well in their future endeavors. Being alumni also carries a responsibility to give back to the community that nurtured them. The chance to volunteer as mentors or speakers at student and alumni events is a wonderful way for your children to share their experiences, inspire others, and contribute positively to the growth of the next generation. The Redlands alumni network extends its reach globally. Participating in regional chapter events, both near and far, provides an avenue for your children to build connections and expand their horizons beyond their immediate surroundings.

As parents and guardians, your support has been invaluable throughout your children’s educational journey. Even as Yr 12 transitions to alumni, your role in their lives remains essential. 

Yr 12 IB Visual Arts Exhibition 

Class of 2023 Legacy Gift – Your Support

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

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

Purchase Here

Donate Here

Inspirational Video

If you make a purchase, products will either be delivered to your child’s Tutor Group or by post. For any questions, please contact foundation@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

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

Year 11

Key Dates

• 28 August – 7 September Yr 11 HSC and IB Examinations
• 8 September Yr 11 Camp Briefing
• 8 September HSC Drama Showcase
• 12 September R U OK? Day
• 21 September Yr 11 Industry Day
• 22 September End of Term 3
• 9 October Term 4 Begins
• 9-13 October Yr 11 Camp

Yr 11 Examination Block 28 August – 7 September

Examination Letter and HSC and IB Examination Timetables can be found here. 

As examinations are underway, please note a few key reminders for students as shared with them through Mr Taylor and Mrs Benjamin:

• All students should be on Level 4 of the Learning Hub at least 15 minutes prior to the start of their examination
• Students should be in full Winter School Uniform (no sport kits, even on a Thursday)
• Students may bring a clear pencil case and a clear water bottle into the examination room with them
• If students are sick or cannot attend an examination, please note the following message sent to all parents and carers in the IB and HSC Examination letter

If your son or daughter is unwell and cannot attend a Yearly Examination, please alert the school via email to aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au, the relevant Dean of IB or HSC and ssabsence@redlands.nsw.edu.au. We will require a medical certificate or NSW Health proof of Covid-19 status upon return, after which the student will receive a schedule to undertake any missed examinations.

Early Entry Explained

Early Entry University applications do not open for Yr 12 2024 until next year. How you apply to early entry will be explained to you in Term 1 Yr 12. 

Early entry programs provide another option for getting an offer to university. Many of the programs will give you an offer in August, September, or October 2024,  before your final Yr 12 exams start. They do this by looking at your Year 11 grades. In most cases the university will look at your Yr 11 Semester 2 report grades to assess you.

Not all universities have early entry options and most of our students apply for University courses based on their final ATAR/IB results at the end of Yr 12 as well as early entry.

Yr 11 HSC Drama Showcase

Our Yr 11 HSC Drama Showcase Performance evening is taking place on Friday the 8 of September at 6:30pm in the Drama Studio. The students will be performing a range of performances from units they have studied this year, dramatic forms and styles.

A big thank you to the Yr 11 HSC Drama teachers, Marita Jansons and Stacey Whitmore, for all their efforts and hard work on the Yr 11 HSC Drama Class and, in addition, to Marita Jansons for organising the Showcase Performance evening.

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

Year 10

Service Learning

Engaging in Service Learning through organisations like Kids Giving Back offers students a unique opportunity to make a difference while gaining valuable skills. This Term, students have participated in different learning initiatives focused on issues like homelessness, where they could apply gained knowledge to real-world problems, fostering empathy and practical understanding. Throughout our day working with Kids Giving Back, students were able to collaborate with peers, enhancing teamwork and communication skills. As they contribute to addressing homelessness, they develop a sense of social responsibility and self-efficacy. 

“On Tuesday Year 10 participated in a service day excursion in which we educated ourselves and partook in activities to do with the issue of homelessness in Sydney. We started the day with some reflective questions starting with empathy – How do you think it would feel to not have a stable place to live? Can you imagine what daily life might be like for someone who is homeless? What basic needs do you think everyone deserves to have access to? This in turn led to the following discussions:

• Challenging our perceptions – exploring biases, assumptions and stereotypes
• Learning about root causes – factors in society; economic inequality and lack of affordable housing
• Personal responsibility and compassion – understanding different perspectives.
• Creating change – how do we make a positive impact on the issue of homelessness.
• Community and support – how can communities help individuals experiencing homelessness?
• Long term solutions including the role of government and policy.

Following these discussions we headed into Paddington to visit Kids Giving Back, Cook4Good, where we prepared food for the homeless. This experience was not only rewarding, but fun as well, and it was great to know we were doing something for our community. In the end, we made 160 meals in total, including hot meals, fruit skewers and rice paper rolls. After a break for lunch, we headed off on an urban walk, where we explored parts of Paddington and Darlinghurst, led by our guide. He had a lot of valuable insight on the city as he was once one of the homeless people living there. Overall, this day was an eye-opening experience, and I am very thankful that we are in a privileged enough position to be able to help these people who are experiencing the prominent problem of homelessness in Sydney”.

Reflection from Megan Kirkpatrick.

If students are keen to continue volunteering for Kids Giving Back, there is a great opportunity to do so with this organisation.

More Information Here

Term 3 Key Dates

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

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

Year 9

Term 3 Assessment Tasks Are In Full Swing

Congratulations to Yr 9 who are in the midst of a very heavy assessment period, juggling multiple tasks with aplomb! To give you an idea of their workload, here is an image of the Yr 9 Assessment Schedule from Week 6-10:

Student led assembly

This week in the Yr 7-9 Student Led Assembly, the student leaders inspired all students to get up and join in a giant ‘Just Dance’ dance-off. It was wonderful to see so many Yr 9 students bravely and enthusiastically leading the charge and interpreting the dance so passionately!

Year 12 Legacy Gift – Class of 2023 Sports Towels and Tote Bags are here!

Yr 12 are inviting the entire Redlands community to support their fundraising efforts and contribute to the means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund, to honour Dr Sue Morey AM who graduated from Redlands in 1959 and dedicated over 50 years of service to public health in Australia and continue a legacy of previous cohorts.

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

Purchase Here

Donate Here

Inspirational Video

If you make a purchase, products will be either delivered to your child’s Tutor Group or by post. For any questions, please contact foundation@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Term 3 Key Dates

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

Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 9 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 8

Yr 8 Geography Excursion

Today the HSIE department organised an excursion to Manly Dam and Bantry Bay as part of their current ‘Water and the World’ unit.

The focus of the excursion was to equip students with knowledge of local water management practices and some geography field work skills which included; testing water quality, collecting samples and field sketches. 

We were blessed with perfect weather conditions and had a wonderful time exploring the reservoir.

House Debating

During Tutor on Wednesday, Year 8 representatives of the McDoull and Cowper house debated the topic ‘That tourism to Antarctica should be banned.’

In very similar fashion to the previous weeks Year 8 debate, the topic was hard fought and a tight decision.

This week the representatives of McDoull were victorious, now pitting them against Dumolo in the upcoming finals.

Yr 8 Analytical Writing Bootcamp

During our joint 7 – 9 Student -Led Assembly this week, Mrs. Rolon (Dean of Studies 7 -10) presented a number of students with certificates for their participation in the Analytical Writing Boot Camp. These students have spent their Monday afternoons over the past term developing their skills in annotating.texts and producing highly structured pieces of writing from these annotations.

Well done to Daniel Bond, Loukas Veryinis, William Arnold, Andy Guan, Liam Donnelly, Georgia Cavric, Jessica Jackson, Saskia Kaye and Roman Jackson for their participation in this extra-curricular and for recognising the opportunity workshops like this provide.

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

Yr 12 are inviting the entire Redlands community to support their fundraising efforts and contribute to the means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund, to honour Dr Sue Morey AM who graduated from Redlands in 1959 and dedicated over 50 years of service to public health in Australia and continue a legacy of previous cohorts.

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

Purchase Here

Donate Here

Inspirational Video

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

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

Year 7

Rocking out in Assembly

It has been another busy week in Yr 7 with students working hard to keep pace with assessments and to plan ahead for the End of Year Examinations (starting in Week 3 of Term 4). So, what better way to start the week than with some rocking tunes played by one of our Yr 7 musicians, Andy Budden.

During our Year Assembly on Monday, Andy presented a solo performance of a musical piece he has been working on, Reggae Island. It was a confident and skilful performance, showcasing his passion for guitar and his joy in playing for others. Students offered him a well-deserved rapturous applause!

We were also able to publicly acknowledged the efforts of some of our students who have been involved in Oxford University Computing Challenge and Australian Maths Trust CAT competitions this year. It is great to see students extending themselves and testing their academic capacities by engaging in such external competitions. Well done!

We even had a bit of time at the end of Assembly to return to a small peer connection exercise we carried out at earlier in the year – asking questions to develop closeness. Students chatted to someone they do not always engage with, asking them questions like:

• Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?
• What would constitute a perfect day for you?
• When did you last sing to yourself? To someone else?

It was nice to see students socialising and connecting with people outside of their regular circle.

Yr 12 Buddies visit McDouall

Last Friday, our Year 12 buddies gathered again to support Yr 7, this time sharing their knowledge and experiences of service and examination feedback with McDouall.  

The Yr 12s engaged the group with a fun Kahoot, exploring how to seek guidance and support in preparing for examinations, and how best to use assessment feedback to develop their confidence and skills in the future. As with our previous sessions, our buddies then divided Yr 7 into small groups to hear how Yr 7 were managing things and to offer their own advice and support. It was another valuable experience, offering a great connection between our Senior Students and Yr 7s, allowing them to learn from the valuable experience of their older Redlands peers.

The session also provided a timely reminder to Yr 7 that their End of Year Examinations are coming up in Week 3 of Term 4 and that they should be starting to prepare for these.

Student Leaders’ Assembly: Dancing into Good Behaviour

This week our student leaders conducted a more light-hearted, fun assembly, given Yr 7 a chance to have a bit of a laugh. After some amusing moments where the Arts Captains imitated the Sport Captains and the School Captains imitated the Service Captains, Yrs 7-9 were challenged to get involved in a moment of impromptu ‘Just Dance’. Bouncing about the Keisha’s Timber was a great way to unleash some energy prior to Period 3!

However, such fun was also tempered with some important messages to the group about behavioural expectations. It was clarified by our Dean of Students, Ms Jansons, that students actions in the Undercroft need to be more considered and safe. In particularly, Ms Jansons emphasised the importance of:

• maintaining Redlands’ hands off policy. No one should be physically pushing or touching others.
• using appropriate language, especially in active times like recess and lunch.
• not running in this enclosed space.

I have also delivered my own similar messages to Yr 7, also emphasising the importance of keeping our spaces clean and tidy, and picking up our rubbish. The Undercroft is a great place for our Yr 7s to relax, eat food and socialise, and so it is important we all make sure to behave responsibly in that space.

House Debating – Cowper versus McDouall

Today Yr 7 continued the House Debating competition with another close battle, this time between Cowper and McDouall. The topic was “that passengers on flights within Australia should be allowed to take their pet with them in the cabin, if transported in an approved carrier.” Cowper were the Affirmative and McDouall the Negative. 

The debaters were all supported by their peers in the Edwards Auditorium, and it was wonderful to see how engaged they were in the interesting arguments presented. At the end of the day, it was animal welfare that won the day! McDouall were successfully able to negate the proposition, suggesting that while there might be benefits to the owners, the welfare of the animals needed to be given priority here, and onboard with a mix of humans and animals, in cabin space not fit for their needs was not the ethically correct thing to do.

Well done team McDouall!

Now, we can look forward to an epic showdown of McDouall versus Roseby in the final next week.

Run, run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me I’m Olivia Law:

After her fantastic success in our school athletics carnival earlier this year (breaking a range of records!), Liv has continued to work hard on her running, recently competing in the Australian Cross-Country Championships at Stromlo Forest in the ACT. Liv ran in the U14 Girls 3k, coming 7^th out of 83 competitors, and running a swift time of 10:36s. That’s 3.32s per km – amazing! This is a big achievement for Liv and one of her strongest results at nationals. Well done!

Term 3 Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

• Week 8: Police Liaison Officer (Tuesday, Period 1) 
• Week 9: ISA Athletics Carnival

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

Head of Junior School

Redlands Athletics Team

In the pre-Spring sunshine and warmth, I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to watch some of our students compete at Tuesday’s Heads of Independent Coeducational Schools (HICES) Athletics Carnival with schools competing from as far afield as Bathurst, Orange, the Blue Mountains and the Central Coast. As always, our students competed with great pride and commitment and we were delighted to be placed 3^rd overall, with many individual and relay personal bests and ribbons along the way. Congratulations to every team member and our Sports staff on supporting this opportunity for the students.

Human Library Special Guest

This week, I joined Year 6 Chapel where Ms McKenzie and the students welcomed Reverend Tim St Quintin as their special guest as part of their Human Library series, which first began during lockdown! Tim is the Rector of St Peter’s Anglican Church, Cremorne, which has a direct connection with our School and also serves as a Board Director here at Redlands. I know Tim really enjoyed having an opportunity to have this meaningful engagement with the students who asked some thoughtful questions about Tim’s past experiences as both an Army Officer for fifteen years prior to entering full-time ministry.

Father’s Day Breakfast

We are looking forward to welcoming dads to our campus next Monday morning between 7.45am – 8.30am for ‘Coffee in the Piazza’ and we wish all dads a special day this Sunday.

Year 3 Camp (7-8 September)

Next week sees our final Junior School year group enjoying their outdoor education experience as Year 3 head off on their first overnight camp.

As a precursor, next Wednesday 6 September, the Outdoor Education Group will come to Redlands and run activities and team building games for the students and staff and also talk to them about their two-day off-site adventure on Thursday and Friday.

Last week, Mr Latimer sent Yr 3 families a detailed overview of the camp schedule via Pulse and a reminder that there are also extensive details on the Redlands page of the OEG website and which can be accessed as below:

Access via:       OEG Website
School Name: Redlands
Password:       Shine (case sensitive)

As always, I am looking forward to joining the group for part of their trip as they head down to Tallong in the beautiful Southern Highlands, a campus we are very familiar with and where our Year 4 Camp took place earlier this year.

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

Head of Preparatory School

Father’s Day Breakfast

Grandparents Day

Last Friday we welcomed excited and proud grandparents and special friends to the Prep School to enjoy some classroom sharing time and a well-deserved morning tea and playground chat. After being escorted to classrooms by our Year 2 students, our visitors participated in fun activities, art creations, singing and they even got to show off their disco moves in the Year 2 rooms! The morning ended with a lovely morning tea and a play outside in the sunshine.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day highlights the importance of cross generational sharing and learnings. The engagement and conversation that occurred in classrooms last Friday was so very special for both our young learners and for our community.

After School Prep Sport Feedback

Term 4 After School Sport registration will open at 8.30am, September 4 and close on Friday September 8 at 5pm. Term 4 sport choices will continue to be gymnastics, football, AFL and Multisport.

We continue to listen to and respond to parent feedback as community voice is important to us. We encourage families who have accessed the afternoon sport program  to please fill in this quick survey to help us plan for the continued growth and development of the program.

Parent Volunteers for Camp Week

The excitement is growing as we begin the countdown for Camp Week. Prep Camp Week will be held in Week 9 (11-15^th September). The students will be participating in a range of fun and creative activities throughout the week. On Monday the 11th of September, we have organised some teamwork games for the students on the oval. We require some parent volunteers to help run the activities. If you can assist between 11am and 1pm on the 11th of September, can you please email Prep Reception. We appreciate your support.

Growth Coaching

A Message from Mr Ben Castelli, Head of Learning Analytics (P-12)

Throughout this term, our students have been meeting their teachers as part of our P-12 Growth Coaching Program. Using iGrow, an interactive application developed by Redlands, students have been able to see where their light shines and discuss opportunities for collaboration and holistic growth. It has provided a unique opportunity for students to meet individually with their teachers and reflect on their learning. By connecting, reflecting, and affecting visible growth, we empower each other to thrive and evolve as a community of learners. Our students’ emphasis on learning from each other, questioning and embracing new experiences reflects their curiosity and active engagement in learning.

Head Lice and Sickness

Our Kindergarten classes were notified of head lice being present in the cohort this week. Can I please ask all prep parents to check their children’s hair for lice or lice eggs and treat accordingly at home. Just to be aware that a child will be sent home if lice is detected at school. Please be mindful that if you send your child to school with lice, this can easily spread and lead to student and staff absences. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

Tummy bugs and heavy colds with coughs are quite prevalent in Prep at the moment. Can I please encourage parents to keep your child at home if they are unwell and to complete the absentee form on Pulse if they are absent.

End of Term 4 Dates

Please find below the end of year dates for your information. After school sport program for RH and K-2 will not be operating in the last week of school.

Redlands House and K-2 students are to be taken home after their end of year celebration concerts on these days.

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

Redlands House and Transition Gold

Grandparents Day

The sun was shining and it was wonderful to have so many grandparents and special friends join us on Friday for our Book Week parade. The children loved showing you their costumes and sharing morning tea with you. They were excited to have you join us and show you around their rooms and introduce you to their friends. A special thanks to those who travelled from afar to join us on the special day.

Father’s Day Morning

On Monday 4th September we will open the doors and invite families in for Father’s Day. The children will be very excited share some experiences with you. Please feel free to join us from 8.30am to 9am on Monday. Wishing all of the special men in our lives a very happy day on Sunday.

Sep-Oct  Vacation Care 2023 for Redlands House and Transition Gold

We would like to invite you to enrol your child in our upcoming Sep-Oct 2023 Vacation Care program. To obtain all relevant information pertaining to the holiday activity schedule and daily requirements, we encourage you to visit the Extended Care page in Pulse starting from Friday 1^st September at 12:30pm. You may proceed with your booking in Week 8 Monday September 4^th, by sending an email directly to Extendedcare@redlands.nsw.edu.au. Please note that bookings will only be accepted starting from September 4^th , 10:00 AM onwards. Any emails or requests received before this time will not be taken into consideration. We kindly request your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this timeline. Our aim is to ensure a fair and organized booking process for all interested participants. Please be advised that bookings are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note Vacation Care is not available on Monday 2 October.

In the event of any Vacation Care queries, please do not hesitate to contact Trishna Rai trai@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

As we begin our transition into summer sport I thought it would be a timely reminder about coaching mental preparation techniques for competition, essentially to optimise the students performance and ensure they can excel under pressure. This psychological aspect of training complements physical skills and can make the difference between a win and a loss.

We train our coaches to employ a range of strategies to enhance athletes’ readiness.

• Visualisation – is a technique where athletes mentally rehearse their performance, imagining every detail of the competition, helping build familiarity and confidence.
• Goal-setting – involves setting specific, measurable objectives, fostering motivation and direction.
• Routines – developing routines helps athletes establish a sense of control and consistency. Pre-Game rituals can create a calming effect, allowing athletes to enter a focused state of mind. breath control and relaxation techniques are also crucial to manage stress and anxiety.
• Self-Talk – positive self-talk combats self-doubt and instills confidence. coaches encourage athletes to replace negative thoughts with affirmations and constructive statements. Handling pressure involved teaching students to embrace it as a challenge rather than a threat.
• Building Resilience – helps athletes understand that setbacks are part of the journey and offer tools to rebound stronger. mindfulness and meditation techniques enhance present moment awareness, improving concentration during high-stress situations.

Ultimately in order to lead students to peak performance during competitions it is important to tailor strategies into athletes’ individual needs, fostering mental toughness and creating that winning mindset.

‘Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength’

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Bus Transport

When travelling on Redlands transport the Redlands school rules are in place and students should be always upholding the values of the school:

• Have good behaviour, safe behaviour and appropriate language at all times.
• Follow the driver (and supervising staff) instructions at all times.
• Obey the transport rules and regulations at all times (seat belts must be worn at all times).
• Leave the bus how they found it (no rubbish, no mess).

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

Summer Sport

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

Sports Photos

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

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

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

Concussion Protocols

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

Basketball

It has been great to see our students back on court ahead of the 2023/24 Basketball Season. We will continue with trials for all students registered for basketball in Week 8. A reminder that all basketball notifications will be sent out via Redlands Pulse, so please ensure you are checking for updates. A reminder that attendance at all sessions and games is compulsory for the trials period and for all students registered for basketball.

Fitness Centre

Please see note day for this week:

Over the past 2 weeks we’ve had a great number of students from across the school come through the fitness centre to participate in performance testing. During lunch times, we will hold a few different tests for you to come and try!

A reminder for Students attending the morning gym sessions.
 Year 9-12 Session times start at 6:30. – 6:45 Latest Arrival Time.

Year 7/8 Session arrival/start time is 7:15.

Students are to wear full Redlands Sports Uniform:

• School Sport Shorts
• Redlands Sports Polo or Redlands Sports Jersey
• Appropriate Footwear – Closed in shoes (No Crocs)
• Late arrival may result in students unable to participate.

Hockey

Friends of Hockey would like to thank all those who attended and especially those who helped with preparations for the Hockey End of Season Celebration night last Thursday.  It was a wonderful wrap up to a successful season.  Congrats to all award, raffle, trivia and guessing jar winners.  We’re looking forward to next year.

If you’ve enjoyed the Redlands season and would like to play more, there are myriad options for summer, winter and Rep hockey through local clubs. 

• Summer: The indoor season starts in Term 4 and registrations are already open for Wed and Fri competitions. It is a lot of fun and extremely popular. Players can register individually or as a team. There are also options for social 5-a-side competitions.
• Winter: Club hockey is a great way to play more and develop skills. The most local clubs are Mosman and Manly and both offer a range of options from beginner’s sessions on grass to highly competitive matches on astro-turf.
• For both indoor and field hockey, there are also opportunities for play for the Northern Sydney and Beaches Rep teams and play at State Championships.

For further information on any of these options please contact Ros Van Extel (Mosman Hockey Club) or Heidi Worner (Manly Hockey Club)

• rosvanextel@hotmail.com   
• heidiworner@gmail.com

Rugby

A reminder to purchase your tickets for the End of Season function.

At this event we look forward to awards, captains address, a guest speaker & a short season wrap up from the coaching staff!

Sailing

We hope you are keen and eager to return to the Redlands Sailing program tomorrow. Please see the training schedule for the remainder of the term below:

The bus to transport students to RSYS will depart from Redlands Lane on Thursday afternoons.
Please note there is no training this weekend (no sailing Saturday 2 September).

Snowsports

A fantastic last few days at Interschool States in Perisher, some great results from our Redlands Snowsports students as follows:

• Alpine Div 2 Female – Aibe Elsworth 3^rd Place
• Moguls Div 3 Female – Ava Keller 4^th Place
• Alpine Div 2 Female – 4^th Place (Nora Moncau-Munio, Arkie Riches, Eva Fitzhenry, Aibe Elsworth)
• SB Cross Div 1 Female – 4^th Place (Sienna Wessels, Felicity Schlederer, Julia Murphy)
• SB GS Div 1 Female – 4^th Place (Sienna Wessels, Felicity Schlederer, Julia Murphy)
• Alpine Div 1 Male – Julius Keller 4^th Place
• Alpine Div 1 Female – 5^th Place (Momo Elsworth, Winter Penney, Sienna Wessels & Julia Murphy)
• Alpine Div 1 Male – 6^th Place (Liam McFarlane, Alfie Leach, Nicholas Fitzhenry, Samuel Ford)
• Ski Cross Div 1 Female – 5^th Place (Sienna Wessels, Momo Elsworth, Winter Penney)

A total of 28 Redlands students successfully qualified for Nationals at Mt Buller. Regrettably, the event had to be canceled earlier this week due to unfavourable snow conditions. We extend our congratulations to the following students for their qualification.

• Mia Taylor (3)
• Archie Mills (3)
• Matthew Mirams (4)
• Aidan Schlederer (6)
• Connor Huang (6)
• Robbie Smith (8)
• Hamish Hopkins (8)
• Ava Keller (8)
• Isabelle Bannon (8)
• Arkie Riches (9)
• Hunter Penney (9)
• Eva Fitzhenry (9)
• Nora Moncau-Munio (10)
• Aibe Elsworth (10)
• Noah Berbic (11)
• William De Saxe (11)
• Alfie Leach (11)
• Liam McFarlane (11)
• Julius Keller (11)
• Samuel Ford (11)
• Winter Penney (11)
• Felicity Schlederer (11)
• Sienna Wessels (12)
• Momo Elsworth (12)
• Julia Murphy (12)
• Nicholas Fitzhenry (12)
• Luke Guatheron (12)
• Daniel Lev (12)

End of Season Presentation

Bookings are now open for the Snowsports End of Season presentation on Friday 15 September, please see following details.

AGM – SAVE THE DATE

Please save the date for the Snowsports AGM, details as follow

When: Tuesday 19 September 2023

Time: 5:30 PM

Where: Learning Hub, Senior Campus (Room to be announced closer to date)

Who: Anyone from Snowsports is welcome to attend.

Tennis

We hope players are excited for the start of the Summer Tennis season! Training and trials will kick off this week and continue until the end of team as we grade for competition in Term 4.

For new students to the sport across year groups, please reach out to the tennis administrator Ms Caitlin Wong if you have had tennis competition experience before/definitely want to compete this season.

Please also note Year 11 students are not expected at training during their examination block (they are welcome if they have the time as the sessions will still run for the other year groups). They will be expected at Saturday trials in Week 8 and then training/trials in Week 9.

Trials

Week 7 Saturday 2 September:
Cammeray (8am-10am): Group 1
Cammeray (10am-12pm): Group 2

Lane Cove (8am-10am): Group 4A
Lane Cove (10am-11:30am): Group 4B
(Roll A and B will be released following Thursday training)

Week 8 Saturday 9 September:
Cammeray (8am-10am): Group 1
Cammeray (10am-12pm): Group 2

Lane Cove (8am-10am): Group 3A
Lane Cove (10am-11:30am): Group 3B
(Roll A and B will be released following Thursday training of that week)

Week 9 Saturday 16 September:
Select students across groups will be announced during Week 9

Touch Football

Students have access to the following schedule that details trial details up until the end of term.

Touch trials: Touch Schedule

We will aim to have draft teams shared by Week 9.

To note:

• Please ensure if you wish to collect your child directly from the fields for afternoon sessions (not returning on the bus) following training, dismissal needs to be notified via email ahead of the session.
• Students with existing injuries should notify jparsonage@redlands.nsw.edu.au so that Touch Football staff can support with reducing capacity in training & load management.

Students who are currently trialling for 1sts teams have been emailed their schedule till the end of Term 3 with added Fitness Center sessions. 

If students wish to connect to pathways for Touch Football outside of school please reach out. The school has strong connections with Norths Touch where students can get involved in representative programs and refereeing.

General Sport Information

Fixtures

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

Uniform

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

Sport Absences

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Sport – Key Contacts

Junior Sport

HICES Athletics Carnival

HICES Athletics

On Wednesday we had 57 athletes representing Redlands travel out to Homebush to participate in the HICES Selection carnival for possible inclusion in the HICES team that would progress through to CIS. A mix of boys and girls from Under 9’s to Under 12’s who had qualified for the team based on their performance at our school carnivals competed with enthusiasm and maturity. In beautiful conditions it was perfect for those running on track but also participating in the field events. Our relay teams performed exceptionally after only a few weeks of changes. A short video of the Junior Boys Girls and Senior Boys and Girls 4x100m relay can be viewed here.

And in exciting news we set 2 new records at HICES, the first being Junior Boys 1500m where Aurelio Nicholas broke the HICES record with a run of 5:46.17. Our Senior boys relay team broke the HICES record with a run of 55.40, well done to these students.

We have 21 students qualify for the HICES team who will now compete at CIS later this term and those families have been notified this week.

Abboud, April
100 Metre Sprint            15.67   
200 Metre Sprint            33.58   

Lipscomb, Mila
1500 Metre Run

Maxwell, Lily
800 Metre Run   2:58.63

Mills, Henry
100 Metre Sprint            15.17   
200 Metre Sprint            29.72               

Nicholas, Aurelio
1500 Metre Run 5:46.17

O’Sullivan, Jacob
100 Metre Sprint            13.50   
200 Metre Sprint            28.11               

Rolfe, Mark
Long Jump Senior           4.00m  

Spencer, Luke
Shot Put 2kg 7.05m

Stone, Kirrily
Long Jump
High Jump        

Yates, Joshua
200 Metre Sprint            31.21   

Redlands-HICES

4×100 Metre Relay Junior          
Roy, Charlotte 10;  Abboud, April 9;  Zhang, Minghan 10;  Anderson, Selma 10                                                         

4×100 Metre Relay Junior
Bird, Henley 10;  Mills, Henry 10;  Carter, Liam 10;  Hulsbosch, Jax 10

4×100 Metre Relay Senior
Maxwell, Lily 12;  Scott, Emily 12;  Aubin, Piper 12;  Lipscomb, Mila 12

4×100 Metre Relay Senior
O’Sullivan, Jacob 12;  Rolfe, Mark 12;  Wainberg, Arlo 12;  Yates, Joshua 11                                                 

Interested in Tee Ball

Manly Warringah Softball Association’s (MWSA) Teeball competition is for girls & boys aged 5+. Games are played at 8.30am Saturday mornings during Terms 4 & 1, with a break for the summer holidays. All games are played at one location – Abbott Road Diamonds, North Curl Curl.

MWSA is holding two free Come & Try Teeball Days next month: Friday 8 September, 4.30 – 6pm and Sunday 10 September, 2.00 – 4.00pm.

Please contact Janine Rolfe (Yr 6 & 7 Redlands parent) for further information: Janine@MWSA.com.au or 0410 601 077.

Term 3 Upcoming Dates

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

Term 3 Summer Pre Season Training

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

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

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

Compulsory student attendance- Pre-Season Grading

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

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

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

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

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

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

Snowsports

Snowsports

A fantastic last few days at Interschool States in Perisher, some great results from our Redlands Snowsports students as follows:

• Alpine Div 2 Female – Aibe Elsworth 3^rd Place
• Moguls Div 3 Female – Ava Keller 4^th Place
• Alpine Div 2 Female – 4^th Place (Nora Moncau-Munio, Arkie Riches, Eva Fitzhenry, Aibe Elsworth)
• SB Cross Div 1 Female – 4^th Place (Sienna Wessels, Felicity Schlederer, Julia Murphy)
• SB GS Div 1 Female – 4^th Place (Sienna Wessels, Felicity Schlederer, Julia Murphy)
• Alpine Div 1 Male – Julius Keller 4^th Place
• Alpine Div 1 Female – 5^th Place (Momo Elsworth, Winter Penney, Sienna Wessels & Julia Murphy)
• Alpine Div 1 Male – 6^th Place (Liam McFarlane, Alfie Leach, Nicholas Fitzhenry, Samuel Ford)
• Ski Cross Div 1 Female – 5^th Place (Sienna Wessels, Momo Elsworth, Winter Penney)

A total of 28 Redlands students successfully qualified for Nationals at Mt Buller. Regrettably, the event had to be canceled earlier this week due to unfavourable snow conditions. We extend our congratulations to the following students for their qualification.

• Mia Taylor (3)
• Archie Mills (3)
• Matthew Mirams (4)
• Aidan Schlederer (6)
• Connor Huang (6)
• Robbie Smith (8)
• Hamish Hopkins (8)
• Ava Keller (8)
• Isabelle Bannon (8)
• Arkie Riches (9)
• Hunter Penney (9)
• Eva Fitzhenry (9)
• Nora Moncau-Munio (10)
• Aibe Elsworth (10)
• Noah Berbic (11)
• William De Saxe (11)
• Alfie Leach (11)
• Liam McFarlane (11)
• Julius Keller (11)
• Samuel Ford (11)
• Winter Penney (11)
• Felicity Schlederer (11)
• Sienna Wessels (12)
• Momo Elsworth (12)
• Julia Murphy (12)
• Nicholas Fitzhenry (12)
• Luke Guatheron (12)
• Daniel Lev (12)

End of Season Presentation

Bookings are now open for the Snowsports End of Season presentation on Friday 15 September, please see following details.

AGM – SAVE THE DATE

Please save the date for the Snowsports AGM, details as follow

When: Tuesday 19 September 2023
Time: 5:30 PM
Where: Learning Hub, Senior Campus (Room to be announced closer to date)
Who: Anyone from Snowsports is welcome to attend.

Danielle Steer
Director of Snowsports
dsteer@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Ballet and Dance

RAD Ballet Exams & Class Awards

Well done everyone who took their RAD exams and class awards this Sunday and Monday. Everything went very smoothly, and our examiner Ms Mills really enjoyed her time with us.

Dance Awards 2023 | Rehearsal: 2 September 2023

We are looking forward to seeing all our Dance Awards students for our rehearsal this Saturday 2 September at 3pm. All students who are only involved in the Opening dance will finish at 4.30pm. Group dancers will stay on to rehearse their dances. Further details are on the Dance Awards Pulse page.

Dance Awards 2023 | 5 September 2023

We will be sending an information letter very soon about what to bring and what to expect on the Dance Awards evening.

Cancelled Classes on Saturday 2 September

Due to the rehearsals taking place on Saturday 2 September, all dance classes and private lessons from 3pm onwards are cancelled.

Cancelled Classes on Tuesday 5 September

Due to the Dance Awards 2023 event on Tuesday 5 September, please note that all dance classes and private lessons are cancelled.

Holiday Rehearsals | 3 – 6 October

Holiday Rehearsal information will be shared next week.

ABSENT or AWAY FROM CLASS 

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

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

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

Any Questions?

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

CLICK HERE FOR BALLET & DANCE PULSE

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

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

Dance Curriculum

Important Dates

Any Questions?

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

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

Drama and Theatre

Legally Blonde Auditions

Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the Redlands stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Auditions for Redlands 2024 Senior Musical: Legally Blonde  are in Week 8! It would be criminal to miss the opportunity to go to Harvard Law as Elle Woods, or teach a class as the villainous Professor Callahan, or just have the time of your life in the Greek Chorus of the Delta Nu Sorority! 

Auditions for Orchestra will be held in Week 9 for our superstar musicians.  

There’s still time to sign up! Complete the google form found in the audition pack to secure your slot.

All Audition Information can be Found Here

We can’t wait to see all the talent Redlands has to share. What? Like it’s hard? 

Yr 12 IB Theatre Solo Performance Evenings

Our Yr 12 IB Performance, Theatre Solo Performances is taking place on Thursday 31 of August and 1 September at 6:30pm in the Drama Studio. This term, students have researched theatre theorist, Anne Bogart, and identified an aspect of her theatre practice to use in their Solo Performances. Students were required to reflect on their learning and how it had been impacted, by performing theatre which was based on the exploration of a theorist’s concepts, all audience are most welcome. 

Yr 11 HSC Drama Performance Evening

Our Year 11 HSC Drama Showcase Performance evening is taking place on Friday the 8 of September at 6:30pm in the Drama Studio. The students will be performing a range of performances from units they have studied this year, dramatic forms and styles, we warmly invite you to attend. 

Yr 10 Drama Excursion – Constellations 

Last week we took Year 10 Drama students to see Sydney Theatre Company’s production of ‘Constellations’ – Nick Payne’s gloriously romantic West End hit and winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best Play Revival. As heartrending as it is splendid, Constellations told the story of beekeeper Roland, and quantum physicist Marianne: two (literally) star-crossed lovers whose relationship we saw in a series of different ‘what if?’ variations – their joy and heartbreak, their laughter and quarrels, their break-ups and make-ups. The result for our Year 10 Drama students who were studying realism acting techniques this term was a rich, compelling, and sensitive love story that reflected on the power of human connection in a seemingly random universe. Students were able to recognise the ability that Stanislavski’s ‘given circumstances’ can bring to an actor’s performance on stage, allowing them to present a character with authentic emotion.  

“The actors’ choices were represented through lighting and stage positioning. The constant resetting of scenes was astonishing to watch – just seeing how the smallest detail can lead to a completely different outcome in a scene. Furthermore, this technique allowed me to understand the characters and see how their love story unfolded multiple times, eventually seeing the climax of their relationship at the end of the performance. This excursion allowed me to see professional actors at a high level and exhibit many techniques that I can incorporate into my acting to develop it further”. (Jaiden Murphy – Year 10 Drama Student) 

Drama and Theatre: Student of the Week – Bodhi Sepulohniam 

Bodhi is an outstanding member of Kindergarten Preparatory Acting. He has been nominated for Redlands Drama and Theatre student of the week because of his commitment and attitude. He demonstrates fantastic teamwork and always tries his best. He already knows his lines for our end of year showcase and brings wonderful energy to each rehearsal. He is very excited to perform to an audience next term. Well done, Bodhi! (Amber Virtue – Drama Tutor) 

Parent Open Sessions for Extra Subject Drama Classes

We are thrilled to be offering parents the chance to sit in on our Extra Subject Drama classes in the coming weeks to get a glimpse of what the students have been working on. The Open Sessions will take place in the last 30 minutes of regular class times. Please see the timetable for Open Sessions HERE

Important Dates

Term 3 –

Legally Blonde Auditions – 4th 5th 6th 8th of September

Time: 3:30pm – 6pm 

Legally Blonde Audition Callbacks  – 11th and 12th September.

Time 3:30pm – 6pm 

Legally Blonde Orchestra Auditions – 15th of September 

Time 3:30pm – 5:30pm 

Year 11 HSC Curriculum showcase – 8th of September 

Parents are welcome.

Monday 4th September – Thursday 21st of September 

Parent visits to extra subject classes.

Redlands App 

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

Click on Pulse for an outline of all Drama classes and any questions please contact drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

PREP DRAMA PULSE

JUNIOR DRAMA PULSE

SECONDARY DRAMA PULSE

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

Music

ASBOF – Winners!

Exciting news – our Intermediate Concert Band attained the GOLD Award at the Australian Strings, Band and Orchestra Festival (ASBOF) today at Sydney Conservatorium of Music!

In a highly competitive event with 6 other schools in the Raymond Hanson division, our Intermediate Concert Band was the only band in the division to attain the Gold Award – an unbelievable achievement.

Our students also listened to the other bands in the division and took away so much from this experience. They will get audio feedback from the adjudicators which Mr Montz will walk through with the group in their next Concert Band session. 

A massive congratulations goes out to our Head of Bands (P-12) and Conductor of Intermediate Concert Band, Mr Joseph Montz and Mr Jason Xu for his support as Assistant Head of Bands. We would also like to thank each of the Concert Band tutors for their work in supporting and mentoring our students in the Senior Concert Band program this year.

Music Awards Dinner

We had an absolutely outstanding night of music making and celebration at the Music Awards Dinner on Friday Evening. Awards and Presentations for students in Yrs 7-12 were given, and our Year 12s received a wonderful departing gift, including professional headshots from our professional photographer Vicki Skarrat. It was delightful to see such a lovely atmosphere in the room, with parents, and special friends enjoying a communal celebration of all we do in the Music Performance space. 

Redlands Album 2023

We also launched the Redlands Album 2023 at the Music Awards Dinner! Now available on Spotify and Apple Music, the Redlands Album 2023 features the music of the winners of our Redlands Composition Competition in 2022. A variety of tracks can be heard from our talented students, from contemporary pop to orchestral classical music. 

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO REDLANDS ALBUM 2023

Composition Competition 2023 / Redlands EP 2024

Thank you for all the outstanding submissions for the Redlands Composition Competition! We have an incredible  amount of compositions submitted for the Redlands EP 2024, and we will be excited to announce our finalists for the competition later this term.

Father’s Day Prep Performance

Transition Gold and Prep School students are looking forward to singing two songs for their special guests during the Father’s Day breakfast on Monday. Students have been practicing their singing and actions in class and we are sure that dads and special guests will be blown away by their performance. Please see the Junior or Prep sections of Note Day for more information about this event. 

Good Luck HSC Music 1 & 2 Performers! 

Next Wednesday and Thursday, our Music 1 and Music 2 students will be completing their HSC Practical Performances. We wish them all the best in this important examination, with some of our students performing up to 20 minutes worth of repertoire for this major work. Good luck Music 1 & 2!

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 three weeks left of term, we still have so many exciting Musical experiences to pack in!

Here to help!

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

Junior Music Office | juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9908 6495

Jacqueline McGlade  

CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

Senior Music Office | seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9968 9820

Kirsty Hales

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE 

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

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

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