Issue 26 2024
Issue 26 2024 Term 3 Week 6

Term 3 Week 6, 29 Aug 2024

From the Principal

We often talk about our positive school spirit here at Redlands and over the past week I have been fortunate to see it shining through in so many different ways. Last Friday evening was the Secondary School Music Awards with performances from a multitude of ensembles, as well as individual recognitions for students.

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Issue 26 2024 Term 3 Week 6
  • Issue 26 2024 Term 3 Week 6
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Community

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Community Update

Community Update

It was a pleasure to join the Redlands Football community last week at their end of season awards ceremony.  This event, along with many others at this time of year, mark the culmination of the extraordinary efforts of our students, coaches and many more supporters. More

Foundation

Foundation

This year the tradition continues as we host the event that stops the nation at Sergeants’ Mess in Chowder Bay overlooking stunning Sydney Harbour. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon with French Champagne on arrival, a gourmet three course meal with fine wines, and much more. More

Redlands Parents and Friends

Redlands Parents and Friends

The birthday party has shifted into high gear after smashing the Giving Day fundraising goal with $520,000 donated for the High Country Campus, and further support for the Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship Appeal. The RPFA proudly contributed to this awesome effort as one of the matching contributors. More

Secondary School

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Head of Secondary School

Head of Secondary School

Community Connection is so important to us all at Redlands. We’re privileged to belong to a large diverse school with many opportunities. Our students, big and small, value any opportunity to gather and socialise with each other. More

Cocurricular Clubs

Tuesday, marked a buzzing milestone for our Beekeeping Club where the Redlands BeeKeeping Club introduced a brand-new bee colony to the rooftop apiary! This exciting event provided students with a unique opportunity to witness the fascinating process of establishing a bee colony firsthand. More

Service

Service Learning and Social Engagement takes many forms. Often, it is about realising a need and meeting it in a genuine, real and proactive way. More

Sustainability

On Tuesday, a few of us had the exciting opportunity to participate in an environmental workshop hosted by Banish, a leading organisation in waste reduction and recycling. More

Year 12

The HSC Visual Arts Exhibition is now open for all students to view throughout the school day either on breaks or with their classes. More

Year 11

Yr 11 Pockets and Colours for 2024 are currently being finalised, and there is the opportunity for students to request replacement authorisations for Pockets or Half Colours earned in 2023 or before. More

Year 10

This week, the Yr 6 and Yr 10 connection sessions continued in the Arnold Library, complemented by the 'Year 6 Come to Lunch' initiative. More

Year 9

Last week, a group of our talented students represented Redlands with pride at the NSW Snowsports Championships. More

Year 8

This term our focus in Yr 8 has been firmly on service. After our cohort’s role in supporting the Jeans for Genes day bake sale earlier in the term, each Tutor group has been working on developing and enacting small scale service projects across the school. More

Year 7

Participating in a secondary school debating competition offers Yr 7 students a unique opportunity to develop critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork skills. More

Junior School

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Head of Junior School

As we reach the halfway point of the term, it's a good time to reflect on what has been an action packed 5 weeks. We have enjoyed important events in the life of the school such as the Junior Music Festival, the Athletics Carnival, Book Week, Science Week, and excursions to name but a few. More

Preparatory School

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Head of Preparatory School

Snowsports State Interschool Championships: Last week, our Redlands House and Prep school students competed at the Interschool state championships held in Perisher Valley. More

Preschool

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Redlands House and PreKindergarten

Redlands House and PreKindergarten

We are excited to announce that on Wednesday 4 September, our Senior and PreK students will be participating in a small athletics carnival on the Prep School Oval from 11:30am to 12:30pm. More

Sport

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Secondary Sport

Secondary Sport

Discipline is a cornerstone for success, especially in the context of school sports and academics during student final years. During these formative years, students face a multitude of challenges and often the pressure of preparing for their future careers. More

Junior Sport

Junior Sport

In beautiful conditions our team had a great day at the HICES Athletics championships at SOPAC last week. It was pleasing to hear that students achieved PB’s across several events and age groups. More

Performing Arts

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Dance Academy

Dance Academy

A huge achievement for George Dover Year 9, who has just found out that he has been accepted into the Australian Ballet School for 2025. This is an incredible opportunity for George and the Academy is extremely proud of him. More

Drama and Theatre

Drama and Theatre

In the past term, the Year 11 HSC drama cohort has been fortunate enough to learn about physical theatre. Physical theatre is a form of performance that emphasises the use of the body and movement to convey stories, emotions, or ideas, often with little to no spoken dialogue. More

Music

Music

Junior and Senior Piano Competitions: Tomorrow, experience an amazing night of pianistic music with the Junior and Senior Piano Competitions! Doors open at 4pm for Junior and 6:15pm for Senior. More

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