From The Principal

This week has seen the commencement of a number of events scheduled to celebrate the Yr 12 Class of 2022 and their significant contribution to Redlands. It has been a pleasure to attend each of the House Morning Teas, to acknowledge the leadership of our House Captains, Heads of House and Tutors and the connection developed through the years of activities. We have enjoyed welcoming back a number of Redlanders to share their perspective as recent graduates and to offer encouragement to the students. My thanks to Hunter Auld (2021), Sarah Cowper (1972), Charlie Rogers (2017), Rebecca Faurby (2019) and Jeff Brown (2016) for joining us and supporting the 2022 graduates.

It is always impressive to learn about the various pathways and opportunities that Redlanders embrace upon leaving the school gates. As an example, Charlie Rogers recently received an R&A International Scholarship from the University of St Andrews which fully funds a year of international travel. “I intend to travel through remote regions of Western Australia and Central America, giving me the opportunity to live, learn and engage with people I would never ordinarily get the chance to meet. Continuing on from my previous work on social identity and environmentalism, I will be focusing specifically on how Indigenous environmental philosophies can help us to heal and connect with country.”

Charlie’s passions for social justice and climate change led her to produce a campaign for climate action which aired on Channel 9 in the second half of 2021. After graduating from Redlands in 2017, Charlie was awarded the inaugural International Excellence Scholarship to attend the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Having recently completed her MA (Hons) International Relations and Psychology there, she was  the recipient of the Malcolm Jeeves Award for Best Student Overall in Honours Psychology. Her energy, passion and drive are inspirational and it was wonderful to connect and learn about her desire to make a positive difference in the world.

Recently the School appointed Ms Robyn Priestley as a consultant to assist with a review of our current IB programs and pathways. Robyn is a well-known educator in the IB community and will be visiting the school periodically to conduct interviews with groups of students and staff members over the next six months. The review of academic programs forms part of our Strategic Plan (2021-25) and is focussed on ensuring that each of our students achieves personal excellence with their learning at Redlands.

My sincere thanks to members of the RPFA who have given an incredible amount of time and energy into preparation for the Spring Fair. While it was disappointing that the weather thwarted our plans last Saturday, the logistical work in planning for the Fair to occur on Senior Campus will be utilised when the new date is selected. 

Mr Stephen Webber

Photo Caption: We have enjoyed welcoming back a number of Redlanders to share their perspective as recent graduates at the Yr 12 House Morning Teas. 

Secondary Sport

Summer Sport

Basketball

A reminder that all students will have basketball trials this Saturday 10 September, as below: 

Team announcements will be made on Monday 12 September (posted on Redlands Pulse), except for the 17/Open Boys age groups which will be finalised once students have returned from Winter School. There may be movement within teams several weeks into the ISA Season based on effort, attitude and skill.

Sailing

The Sailing season has started, and we have the first Saturday this weekend on what looks like the best day of the week. 

I know Jack and the team at the RSYS are looking forward to having you all down this Saturday. A few reminders to parents that they cannot use the carpark at RSYS. 

The session will start at 8:00 am, so please arrive 15mins before the session starts. All sailors are to meet at the youth training room.

Sailors will be dismissed at 12pm.

The full event calendar will be up shortly we are just waiting to confirm some of the events with the organisers but will let you know as soon as the dates are confirmed.  

Touch Football

Welcome to Touch Football season. It has been fantastic to see our numbers grow yet again this season, with students attending several sessions of training so far. We look forward to our first Saturday session of internal games this weekend at Macquarie University. 

A reminder of the session times below:

8.00-9.15am: 

Junior girls and boys. (Year 7 & 8 Girls) (Year 7, 8 & 9 Boys)

8.45-10am:

Intermediate & Senior girls. (Year 9 & 10 girls)  (Year 11 girls not trialling for firsts)

 9.30-11am:

1sts girls/boys trials and Senior boys. (1sts girls/ boys trials) (Year 10, 11 Boys)

Enjoy being back on field this Saturday!

Tennis

We hope students are enjoying the start of the Summer Tennis season! Please remember that attendance to training is still compulsory as pre-season trials are important for competition teams. There will be movements until next term so please make sure you are checking the training schedule each week to confirm your training group, location and time.

We are running an optional Friday morning training session for keen players or students that are needing to make up attendance for the season. Reminder students require 80% attendance to meet the requirements for Summer Representative Sport and receive their pockets. There are a number of students that have not attended any training so far this season.

There is a maximum of 16 students and the sign up is via a Google Form (please do not show up without signing the form as the sessions only run if we have confirmed numbers). Sign up will close on Thursday 12pm and an email will be sent out to players on the form to confirm the training. If you do not receive a confirmation email on Thursday night, training will not run on Friday.

Sign Up Here

Please contact Ms Caitlin Wong should you have any questions regarding Summer Tennis.

ISA Athletics Championships – Tuesday 13 September

Earlier in the week, students & parents of the 2022 Redlands Athletics Team were emailed with details for the ISA Athletics Championships that are taking place next Tuesday (13 September).

The events program and letter have also been uploaded onto the Athletics Page on Redlands Pulse.

Wishing all our Athletes the very best of luck!

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^th – 27^th September. Entries need to be completed by the individual competitor (not the school) and there are no qualification time/distance needed making it a great opportunity for competition practice. Entries close on Friday the 9 September.

Date:     Saturday 24 September – Tuesday 27 September

Venue:  Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre (SOPAC)

Registration and Further Information:   View Here

Fitness Centre 

This Friday Morning (9 September  there will be an All-Girls Session. This will continue for the remainder of the Term as we lead into Summer Sport Trials and Team Selections.

The Fitness 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.

Rugby 7s

Our Girls Rugby 7s and Learn to Play Program has had a fantastic start with brilliant numbers across all three available sessions. Sessions available to students include a Strength / Conditioning and Skill Session, a Tackle / Contact Session and a Skill / Speed Session.

The Training Week starts with a Strength / Conditioning and Skill Session: Monday morning 6:45am – 7:30am. Across Wednesday morning 6:45am – 7:30am, we will have the Tackle / Contact Session.

All morning sessions will be held between the Undercroft Area and the Redlands Fitness Centre. These session will be focused on building up the strength, speed and mobility required to compete safely, as well as a strong foundational focus on the contact elements within Rugby and Rugby 7s.

Wednesday afternoon from 3:30pm – 4:30pm, there will be our Skills / Speed Session. This is a fun and interactive session, held at the Junior School Oval, that will focus on our Catch/Pass and game elements with Rugby and Rugby 7s.

Students are encouraged to bring football / moulded boots to this afternoon sessions but runners are fine.

All sessions will be staffed by Redlands Rugby Coaching staff including our Director of Rugby Jack Gooding, our Lead Coach / Touch Football Coordinator Jordy Parsonage and also Wallaroo Piper Duck.

For any questions regarding these sessions, please contact the Director of Rugby Mr Jack Gooding directly on  jgooding@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Rugby and Rugby 7s is a trial Sport and, as such, will not have any effect on Summer Rep. Sports. For all students wishing to join these sessions, they must understand that priority must be given to other school commitments.

Winter Sport

Football

The End of Season Football presentation was a great way end to the season for our Football community. A huge thank you to the Friends of Football for all of their work behind the scenes to make the night possible. We had a great turnout from students and parents, and it was a fantastic night for all involved. Thank you to our guest speaker, Stephanie Brantz, for providing our students with some inspirational insights. We hope you have enjoyed the Football Season and hope to see you back next year!

Hockey 

The Redlands Hockey Annual General Meeting will be held next Tuesday 13 September at 6pm at the Mosman Rowers. In addition to celebrating our 2022 achievements, we’ll be electing officers and setting out a plan to kick off the 2023 season. Please email redlandsfriendsofhockey@gmail.com if you would like to join.

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

Community Update

We value the relationships we build with our Alumni and our aim is to support a lifelong connection to the School. I was delighted to attend a number of House Morning Teas this week where current and past House Captains spoke passionately about the strong bonds and connections made while at Redlands.  These important events mark significant milestones in the lives of our Year 12 cohort who have only a few weeks left on campus with us. Go well Class of 2022, you’ve got this. For more information on the House Morning Teas, along with information on the Melbourne Cup Luncheon and alumni reflections please visit the Foundation.

Sustainability is a focus that we pursue with rigorous and disciplined intent at Redlands, across our curriculum, our operations, our resources and our community. A key element of our community sustainability program includes our Worn Up and Second Hand Uniform Sales initiatives.  Our Second Hand Uniform Sales got underway this week with clean, pre-loved uniforms being donated through the Uniform Shop. Uniforms can continue to be dropped off up to and including Friday, 16 September. A sale of these uniforms will be held on the weekend of 17 and 18 September. This Redlands Parent and Friends Association led initiative enables us to recycle pre-loved uniforms back into the community while raising valuable funds for our means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund. My thanks to the army of volunteers and our Uniform Shop for their assistance in delivering this important event.  For more information on this initiative, along with an update on the  Spring Fair and upcoming community events, please visit the RPFA section of Note Day.

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

Redlands Melbourne Cup Luncheon –  Early Bird Open till 30 September

Thank you to everyone who has already purchased a ticket to this year’s event. This will be another unforgettable afternoon of fun and frivolity while overlooking a stunning Harbour views.

To book, select your Year group or guests you would like to be seated with. Tables of 10 are available and a limited number of tables of 12.

Online Auction

Thank you to those families who have contributed to the auction. We still need a few more prizes so if you can assist with vouchers, holiday accommodation, experiences or other prizes, 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.

House Morning Teas for Yr 12

 It was wonderful to celebrate with Yr 12 at the annual House Morning Teas this week. Each event was attended by past House Captains and Alumni representatives and students were presented with the gift of a Redlands Rhino. 

We were privileged to be joined by Sarah Cowper, former Cowper Sports Captain (Redlander 1972), Cowper Redlander Charlie Rogers (Redlander 2017) visiting from Europe having recently completed her degree at St Andrews in Scotland, aspiring actor Hunter Auld (Cowper Captain 2021) and Rebecca Faurby (Dumolo Captain 2019) currently studying at ANU. Messages of support and the importance of staying connected with each other beyond the school gates were shared and we wish all students the very best over the coming weeks.

Incredible Memories of Redlands

It was an honour to spend time with Trish Rogers (Redlander 1955) who visited the School with special gifts for the Redlands Archives – her precious science workbook with exquisite scientific hand drawn diagrams, along with her prize books. Trish was the winner in 1954 of the prestigious ‘Nona Dumolo Prize for English Essay Competition’ – and received The Forsyth Saga by John Galsworthy, presented by the ‘Old Girls Union’, which is now known as the Redlander Alumni Association. The Association continues to endow this and several other Prizes to the Yr 12 cohort at Valedictory.

It was wonderful to hear Trish’s memories of Redlands, and the fun that was had in the lower level of Liggins which was used as a Hall for many gathering including school dances. Mischievous boys who were invited to attend these special occasions, would sneak out and turn the lights off in the hall using a switch at one of the Liggins Building, while at the other end stood the formidable Deputy Miss Steele who would turn them on again. Trish continues to love writing and is a life-long learning taking art classes and other opportunities to explore the things in life that she enjoys.

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

RPFA

Second Hand Uniform Sale – Donations of summer uniforms urgently needed

Donations of current uniforms in good condition are currently being accepted from Mon 5 Sept to Fri 16 Sept. 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).

We are planning on holding the sale on the Senior Campus the weekend of 17/18 Sept. Further details will be provided shortly.

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.

Update re Spring Fair Refunds

The RPFA will shortly be issuing refunds for the purchase of wristbands and coupon packs. If you purchased these using your credit card, you will receive a full refund shortly via Humanitix. For any amounts paid using a Parents NSW Voucher, we will provide you with a credit which can be used at the rescheduled Spring Fair; Humanitix is unable to refund NSW Parent Vouchers. Details on how to claim the credit will be communicated closer to the event. We hope to be able to announce the new date for the Fair shortly. 

Melbourne Cup

Please help support Redlands Foundation by joining us for the Redlands Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Sergeants Mess from 12pm on Tues 1 Nov. There will be bubbles on arrival, a gourmet three course luncheon, fine wine, entertainment, Fashions on the Field, an auction, raffles and sweeps. Early bird tickets on sale now til 30 Sept. Proceeds will go towards the means-tested Dr Sue Morey AM Scholarship. Book here now

Coming Up

Parent / Family Get-togethers             

‘Friends of’ Events

Walks on Tracks

Next week’s walk on Wed 14 Sept is a Mystery Mosman Walk followed by brunch at Regina’s. Meet at 3 Milner St Mosman with a plate to share afterwards at 8.40am. 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 Sept and we will be discussing The Island of Missing Trees by Élif Shafak. New members and enquiries welcome. Please contact Katherine Dixon or call 0432 619 890 for further information.

Photo Gallery

Friends of Football end of season celebration

Walks on Tracks at Palm Beach Lighthouse

Yr 9 Drinks Night

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

Contact us!

Head of Secondary School

House Spirit Fair

On Thursday 15 September, the Yr 12 Student Leadership Team will be hosting the House Spirit Fair. Through this event Yr 12 hopes to promote House and School spirit while raising funds for the School’s scholarship fund and the class of 2022’s legacy gift.

Students have lots of fun activities planned, including dodgeball, 3v3 basketball, a lip sync battle, live music, the famed chess competition, and more! There will even be a few teacher vs student events, which always draw a crowd. Students are encouraged to gather a group of friends together to form teams, and sign-up via the QR codes provided on the promotion posters. these posters will be located around the school and available in Tutor period.

Online Safety Parent Updates

The recent Redlands Parent CyberSafety session supported parents to more meaningfully engage with, and understand, the complexities around teenagers and technology. At Redlands, staff value the important partnership between parents and the School when it comes to supporting and protecting young people in the digital space. It’s not simply the responsibility of any one entity – the School, the students and the parents share responsibility in this respect.

Two online platforms that parents should be aware of are Discord and BeReal.

Whilst Discord is marketed as a ‘place to hang out’ there is a great deal of highly offensive communication. Launched four years ago as a way for people to communicate while playing video games, Discord is free and accessible from mobile devices and computers. It allows users to talk to friends or strangers in real-time via voice, text or video chat. For these reasons, it is very appealing to young people. However, the chat groups are unmoderated and the language can be quite confronting with use of profanities or unsuitable topics for children/teens as well as enabling them to engage with strangers online. We strongly encourage you to dissuade your teenager from using this platform and if they do currently use it, to engage in regular monitoring, as an important protective factor.

BeReal is fast becoming the latest obsession for Gen Z and has started to make an appearance on the Senior Campus. BeReal was invented in 2020, but according to trending news website Social Media Today, downloads of the app have risen by 315% since the beginning of the year, now ranking fourth in the list of most downloaded social media apps, behind Instagram, Snapchat, and Pinterest.  BeReal users receive a notification at a random time once a day saying ‘Time to BeReal’. This opens up a two-minute window for the user to post a picture of what they are currently doing. The purpose of this is to capture an authentic, unfiltered snapshot of a user’s life – the opposite of the curated Instagram or SnapChat photos. When posting on BeReal, the app takes a picture using both the front and back camera, so other people can see what the user looks like and where they are. The user can only see other peoples’ posts after they have posted their own.

There are positives and negatives to this platform. Because of the time restraint, photos aren’t as polished or aesthetic and there is less pressure to create the perfect scene and gain approval from followers, which is why it has been marketed as a refreshing way to use social media. Concerningly, BeReal has the possibility to disrupt a student’s concentration and focus, as the prompt appears at any time during the day. The purpose of BeReal image also causes issues with privacy as the post may capture other people in the frame who have not consented to be included in the post. The app also has a SnapMap type feature that allows the user to see where their contacts are throughout the world which may cause further issues for privacy. For these reasons, we also request that parents talk with their teenager about the risks of using BeReal, as we are doing at school via pastoral care conversations during Tutor period.

Kids Giving Back Program

Daniel Benoliel and Luka Gordon participated in the community programs at Kids Giving Back during the July School holidays. These two student are among over 500 young people who produced over 13,500 hot meals, soup, salads, fruit kebabs, breakfast boxes, snack packs, care packs and decorated tote bags, with empathetic, positive messages, which were distributed to 13 charities around Sydney. Volunteering in the school holidays was especially valuable as the twice weekly soup kitchen provided almost 1000 servings of soup in the cold and rain, to those who needed warm food and support. The student volunteers were also especially helpful in folding and packing new clothes for over 12,000 vulnerable people, many of whom were affected by this year’s floods. We deeply appreciate their service to others and the kindness they have extended.

Yr 11 Camp

 Yr 11 students have been letting us know their preferences for activities they will undertake on Yr 11 Camp in Week 1 of Term 4. An information letter has been emailed, and is available for parents on Pulse. It promises to be an exciting week down at our High Country Campus with activities including cross country skiing, snowshoeing, bushwalking, horse riding, rafting, biking and canoeing.

Please take a few moments to provide our Camp provider, OEG, with your child’s medical details via this link.

Uniform Shop

Term 3 Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will open Friday 23 September, Thursday 6 October and Friday 7 October from 8am – 4pm. 

Appointments are recommended and can be booked online. Please click HERE to make an appointment.

Student are required to wear full summer uniform from the start of Term 4.  

Blazers Requiring Embroidery

Uniform Shop staff will collect blazers from the Senior Campus on the last day of term, Thursday 22 September during lunch and after school until 3.30pm.  Please ensure blazers are clearly named, badges removed and pockets have been emptied. 

New Sports Training T-Shirt 

Students in Years 7–12 may now purchase the new Sports Training T-Shirt which can be worn at training sessions outside normal school hours only. Students can then change into their clean sports polo on Thursdays. Sizing is the same as the current sports polo and can be ordered online through Flexischools or by visiting the Uniform Shop.   

If you have any queries placing orders or making an appointment, please call us on 9968 9850 or email uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au

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

Uniform Shop

Term 3 Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will open Friday 23 September, Thursday 6 October and Friday 7 October from 8am – 4pm. 

Appointments are recommended and can be booked online. Please click HERE to make an appointment.

Student are required to wear full summer uniform from the start of Term 4.  

Blazers Requiring Embroidery

Uniform Shop staff will collect blazers from the Senior Campus on the last day of term, Thursday 22 September during lunch and after school until 3.30pm.  Please ensure blazers are clearly named, badges removed and pockets have been emptied. 

New Sports Training T-Shirt 

Students in Years 7–12 may now purchase the new Sports Training T-Shirt which can be worn at training sessions outside normal school hours only. Students can then change into their clean sports polo on Thursdays. Sizing is the same as the current sports polo and can be ordered online through Flexischools or by visiting the Uniform Shop.   

If you have any queries placing orders or making an appointment, please call us on 9968 9850 or email uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au

University and Careers

Yr 11 Events and Opportunities

Alumni Zooms Session

Yr 12 Reminders and Opportunities​

Yr 12 Key University Application Dates

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

Year 12

Yr 12 Farewell House Morning Teas

Our four House groups – Cowper, Dumolo, McDouall and Roseby – each hosted a morning tea this week run by the House Captains and Heads of Houses, where they thanked each other and remembered the journey they have gone through in their houses during their Secondary School years.

Our Gift, Our Legacy

Please don’t forget to buy your 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 Yr12 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 Exams

Well done to all of Yr 11 for completing their Yearly Exams. Students will be receiving exam feedback from their subject teachers over the next couple of weeks. This is a good opportunity for Yr 11 to use this feedback to look at areas of improvement in their subject areas as they transition into Yr 12 in Term 4. If students have any concerns about their marks or assessments, they are encouraged to speak directly with their subject teacher or organise a time to meet with their subject teacher outside of class time. 

Year 12 Textbooks

Just a reminder that all Year 12 textbooks need to be purchased via Box of Books by tomorrow. If the order is not placed by tomorrow, students will not receive their textbooks for the start of Term 4 (Term 1, Year 12.).

Yr 11 Textiles UpCycle Major Works 

Yr 11 Textiles and Design students took on the challenge to upcycle old furnishing into aesthetically pleasing wearable apparel. Each student investigated and explore various fabric testing and decorative techniques. These techniques ranged from laser cutting, digital printing, solvy, machine embroidery, heat gun fabrics and so much more. The practical was supported by folio documentation which showcased their design process and skills using CAD programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Annabel Alan – Yr 11 HSC Textiles Teacher

Yr 11 Camp Medical Information

As highlighted in the recent Yr 11 Camp Letter, the Yr 11 Camp is coming up from 10-14 October at High Country Campus, Jindabyne. It is essential that you complete the OEG Medical Form at your earliest convenience. Please click the link below to access the OEG medical forms. You may need to create an account. OEG are using a new tool for collecting medical information which we hope will streamline the process. Any parent or carer can create the account to provide information, and only one entry for each student needs to be made.

There is the facility to upload any anaphylaxis, asthma or other medical plans, submit dietary requirements and request a follow up if required. Please declare and provide information on any prescription medications your child will require during the camp.

View Here

Uniform Reminder  

Yr 11 are reminded to wear their full school Winter Uniform for the remainder of Term 3. There are a few events coming up for Yr 11 towards the end of the term which will require Yr 11 to wear their blazer, along with polished shoes. Jewellery is not to be worn at school (necklaces, rings, dangly earrings, etc) with the school uniform. If for any reason, the correct uniform cannot be worn, please email the Year Adviser. 

Yr 11 Workshop: Coming Back Stronger 

Tomorrow, Yr 11 will be participating in the Coming Back Stronger workshop, which is run by the University of Technology, Sydney. Coming Back Stronger aims to help students get back on track with their studies through the provision of evidence-based psychological strategies to improve motivation, energy, focus and optimism for the future. 

Alumni Zoom Careers Zoom

On Monday Yr 11 will have the opportunity to speak with Alumni over Zoom. They will be able to explore things like ATAR and career paths. We have a range of Alumni students who can select to listen to including in the fields of Construction & Engineering, Psychology, HR, Performing Arts, Finance & Investment, Law & Sustainability, Journalism, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Project Management and Medicine.

ISA Athletics Carnival 

The ISA Athletics Carnival is taking place next Tuesday at Sydney Olympic Park. Students who have been selected for the ISA Athletics team, will need to meet at the Fahl Garden at 7am. The team will depart Sydney Olympic Park at 5:30pm and should arrive back at the Redlands Senior Campus at 6pm. There will be a team meeting and training session this coming Friday at Balmoral Oval after school with a bus dropping the team at the oval at 3:30 and a bus returning students back to school by 5:15. If there is rain on Friday, the team meeting/training will be moved to the Junior School. Best of luck to all students competing at the ISA Athletics Carnival.

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 Yr 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

Healthy Relationships and Sex Education by Dr. Tessa Opie Reflection

Last week, Yr 10 students engaged in a Healthy Relationships Workshop led by Dr. Tessa Opie of InYourSkin. Tutor Groups explored healthy sexual relationships, consent, communication do’s and do not’s, impacts of pornography and sexual negotiation.

Feedback from students was positive. They appreciated the information shared, the time dedicated to discussing these topics and being able to share their concerns, their viewpoints, their understandings and clarifications with each other, their Tutors and our PDHPE staff. Conversations continued into this week during Tutor allowing for follow up questions and discussions, feedback and student voice, and to address some of the items that were brought up during the workshop.

A few particular concerns for our young adults include: what to do if a friend experiences sexual assault and what is considered sexual assault, what exactly does consent look like and the new changes in consent laws in NSW. If you are interested in further information on these topics and positive sexual relationships education, consider following Dr. Tessa Opie’s Instagram @inyourskin.co. 

Burn Bright Altitude Day 8 September

Today, Burn Bright presenters worked with Yr 10 students from 8:20am until noon delivering the Altitude Program. This program assists students in exploring and developing their own character. As students approach great heights in their academic journey, it’s crucial for students to explore the foundation of their character as this is what guides people in triumphs and challenges. The program includes the skills and reflections needed to achieve long term personal success, focusing on healthy and intentional relationships and the idea that success is cultivated from a strong support network and especially, a strong understanding of one’s character. 

The cohort was asked to challenge their own ideas and their own comfort level in having difficult conversations, acknowleding their contribution to the cohort and allowing themselves and their peers to move forward together.  

Tomorrow Woman 2 November

In November, we look forward to welcoming Tomorrow Woman to work with our Yr 10 students who identify as she/her.  The Her Code workshop aims to question the confines and expectations of modern womanhood.  Amidst a barrage of confusing messages coming from all angles, depression, anxiety, negative body image and low self-esteem are on the rise in women. Tomorrow Woman creates a space for women to practise their innate voice and learn to rise above social pressures and expectations, valuing being brave over being perfect. 

Run by an experienced facilitator from Tomorrow Woman, this signature two hour experiential workshop 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. They train the skills that enable women to express their authentic selves beyond the room and beyond the screen and live their own version of a woman of tomorrow. Participants leave the space with strengthened resilience, self-confidence and connectedness to their peer group.

ISA Athletics Carnival 

The ISA Athletics Carnival is taking place next Tuesday at Sydney Olympic Park. Students who have been selected for the ISA Athletics team, will need to meet at the Fahl Garden at 7am. The team will depart Sydney Olympic Park at 5:30pm and should arrive back to the Redlands Senior Campus at 6pm. There will be a team meeting and training session this coming Friday at Balmoral Oval after school with a bus dropping the team to the oval at 3:30 and a bus returning students back to school by 5:15. If there is rain on Friday, the team meeting/training will be moved to the Junior School. Best of luck to all students competing at the ISA Athletics Carnival.

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

Year 9

Arnhem Land

This has been a wonderful year for Yr 9 thus far. Currently with our focus and planning for a Service-Learning Project, the weeks ahead with have an emphasis on Camp preparation.

Weeks 9 & 10 of this term will prepare students practically for what will they need for camp. Building on this, we will delve into the cultural expectations of our students, connection to self, connection to others, and connection to country. There will be strong themes of cultural understanding, for students to develop an awareness of their cultural footprint for developing a respectful relationship with the Yolngu when we arrive. Students will learn how to listen and observe, to practice patience, what Yolngu time means, men and women’s business, kinship and skin names, language, and excitingly, Bungul (Dance Ceremony).

The Tutor Team, Abby and I are incredibly excited about the experience which awaits Year 9, and we do welcome any conversation with you over the next few days if you require this.

Yr 9 Service Learning Project – Vinnies Drive 

As part of this Service Learning 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.

Donation items include:

• 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 8-10 this term where you are able to drop off your supplies.

Thanks for your support.

ISA Athletics Carnival 

The ISA Athletics Carnival is taking place next Tuesday at Sydney Olympic Park. Students who have been selected for the ISA Athletics team, will need to meet at the Fahl Garden at 7am. The team will depart Sydney Olympic Park at 5:30pm and should arrive back to the Redlands Senior Campus at 6pm. There will be a team meeting and training session this coming Friday at Balmoral Oval after school with a bus dropping the team to the oval at 3:30 and a bus returning students back to school by 5:15. If there is rain on Friday, the team meeting/training will be moved to the Junior School. Best of luck to all students competing at the ISA Athletics Carnival.

House Debating – Roseby Vs McDouall

Debate Topic:

That the freedom to dress in school as they wish should be considered a right for all NSW school students.

Moderator: Hugo Baird

Team McDouall: Negative

• Jemima Hugman
• Bettina Butcher
• Jesse Forrest.

Team Coach: Finn Woodward (Year 11)

Team Roseby: Affirmative

• Carolina Pedro Inacio
• Lachlan Green
• Lucile Thompson.

Team Coach: Briar Carter (Year 11)

Adjudicator: Iris Buisman (Year 12)

Congratulation to the winning House, McDouall.

Thank you to Ms Beggs for the organisation of this event; a great initiative to see the exceptional talents of our Yr 9 Debaters.

Slam Poetry

Last week 9(O) engaged with a creative writing task to perform Slam? Protest poetry.  

Slam! is a big poetry competition that is very popular in the USA in particular. 

Ms Beggs’ class took it to heart and did an earnest job, protesting against such issues as Asian stereotyping; abortion rights; the impact of gaming culture on gun violence; and a range of mental health issues.

Some examples of students work:

Martha Sorenson focused on LGBT. 

Hugo Baird, Liam Peterson and Zach Borness focused on: Environmental – Australia’s throw-away textile/fashion habits.

Remy Morriss, Freya Kittle and Abbie Sewell focused on self-esteem and anxiety.

Hiro Phillips and Charles Hargrave focused on the pervasive impact of screens on kids – addressing kids to make changes

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

Year 8

R U OK?Day is Thursday 8 September 

It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to  ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life. 

During Tutor time, our Yr 8 students engaged with a range of discussion activities to ask each other how they are going and whether they are ok. 

ISA Athletics Carnival 

The ISA Athletics Carnival is taking place next Tuesday at Sydney Olympic Park. Students who have been selected for the ISA Athletics team, will need to meet at the Fahl Garden at 7am. The team will depart Sydney Olympic Park at 5:30pm and should arrive back to the Redlands Senior Campus at 6pm. There will be a team meeting and training session this coming Friday at Balmoral Oval after school with a bus dropping the team to the oval at 3:30 and a bus returning students back to school by 5:15. If there is rain on Friday, the team meeting/training will be moved to the Junior School. Best of luck to all students competing at the ISA Athletics Carnival.

Uniform Reminder  

Yr 8 are reminded to wear their full school Winter Uniform with pride for the remainder of Term 3. This means students are required to wear their blazer to and from school. Please remember to polish your shoes! Please also remember that necklaces, rings and dangly earrings aren’t part of the school uniform. If for any reason, the correct uniform cannot be worn, please email the Year Adviser to discuss.

Spotlight on Art

This term in Art, Yr 8 have been working on their incredibly creative and bold self-portraits. 

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

Year 7

R U OK?Day is Thursday 8 September 

It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life.

On Friday during Tutor Time, our Yr 7 students will engage with a range of discussion activities to ask each other how they are going and whether they are ok.

Yr 7 supporting our Yr 6 students with a Chat and Connect Session. 

A group of Yr 7 students, together with students from Yr 11, will attend the Junior School on Friday morning to engage in a Chat & Connect Session with Redlands Yr 6 students. This will be an opportunity for Yr 7 to connect and support our future Yr 7 students by answering their questions and allaying any concerns. 

ISA Athletics Carnival

The ISA Athletics Carnival is taking place next Tuesday at Sydney Olympic Park. Students who have been selected for the ISA Athletics Team, will need to meet at the Fahl Garden at 7am. The team will depart Sydney Olympic Park at 5:30pm and should arrive back to the Redlands Senior Campus at 6pm. There will be a team meeting and training session this coming Friday afternoon at Balmoral Oval with a bus dropping the team to the oval at 3:30 returning students to school by 5:15pm. If there is rain on Friday, the team meeting/training will be moved to the Junior School. Best of luck to all students competing at the ISA Athletics Carnival.

Uniform Reminder

Yr 7 are encouraged to wear their full school winter uniform with pride for the remainder of Term 3. Students are to wear their blazer to and from school, to chapel and assemblies. Yr 7 are also regularly reminded to polish their shoes. Necklaces, rings and dangly earrings are not permitted but students are allowed to wear a pair of simple studs in their lobes. If for any reason you child is unable to wear the correct uniform  please email the Year Adviser to discuss. Two uniform infringements in a term will result in a one hour Friday afternoon detention. Thank you parents for your assistance to support your child in wearing the correct uniform.

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

Head of Junior School

Father’s Day Coffee Morning

We were delighted to welcome a large number of dads back on campus for our annual Father’s Day Coffee morning. Blessed with blue skies, the event allowed for many parents to be back on campus for the first time in a while and enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with each other and the school. My thanks to our Events Manager, Rebecca Mackay, for her coordination of this important event.

Primary Debating

Congratulations to our Primary A and Primary B Debating teams who have qualified for the Schools Debating Network semi-finals to be held on Friday evening. Both teams have had an incredible year of debating and shown impressive progress across all three competitions. 

Primary A, having only lost one debate, are sitting at the top of the table and will debate against Riverview whilst Primary B will take on Wenona. 

We wish Fergus, Georgia, Lauren, Eleanor, Aimee, Josh, Apollo, Kate, Ollie, Alexia, Charlie and Ivy the best luck in this knockout stage of the competition. 

Yr 3 Camp

Our Yr 3 students are currently enjoying their first Junior School Camp at Vision Valley, a short drive north from Redlands. As I finish this week’s Note Day, I am currently in between sessions with the students who have been thoroughly engaged in a series of outdoor education activities. Many students have shared how they have forged some new friendships and connections with peers by simply being in the same activity group.

We have posted some pictures of the trip so far on the Yr 3 page on Pulse for you to enjoy and get a feel of the trip so far and I look forward to joining families welcome the group back at approximately 2.15pm on Friday afternoon. I know you will also join me in thanking the amazing team of teachers here caring for the group. It is a huge responsibility, but the meticulous planning of Mr Latimer and the team has helped with the smooth organisation of the trip yet again.

NAPLAN (Yrs 3 and 5) and Allwell (Yr 6) Assessment Results

Parents in Yrs 3 and 5 should receive your child’s NAPLAN results via post in the coming days. As we have started analysing the data, we are already seeing significant upward trends in our results and encouraging growth. Class teachers are also now reviewing individual student results to further support their planning and focus for each student.

Yr 6 students moving into Yr 7 who sat the recent Allwell Assessments as part of our academic transition program should also receive their results via post. If you do not receive these results in the coming days, please contact Ms Wilson, Junior Campus Administration and Operations Coordinator.

Junior Music Festival Video

As promised, we are thrilled to share the video recording of the 2022 Junior Music Festival School of Rock. As you will see, the quality of performance was outstanding and was such a joy to see our students enjoy performing to their loved ones.

To view the video, click on this LINK and enter the password JMF_2022. Please do not share this link.

Kids Giving Back

Head of Secondary School, Ms Van de Peer, and I were delighted to receive an email of acknowledgement, recognising Redlands students who had participated in community programs at Kids Giving Back during Term 2 of this year and the recent July school holidays.

These students were among over 500 young people who produced over 13,500 hot meals, soup, salads, fruit kebabs, breakfast boxes, snack packs, care packs and decorated tote bags, with empathetic, positive messages, which were distributed to 13 charities around Sydney. Volunteering in the July school holidays was especially valuable as the organisation held a twice weekly soup kitchen, making and handing out almost 1000 servings of soup in the cold and rain, to those who needed warm food and support. Student volunteers were also especially helpful in folding and packing new clothes for over 12,000 vulnerable people, many of whom were affected by this year’s floods. These types of letters truly highlight how our students are living our School Values and I am thrilled to acknowledge Yr 5 students, Matt Sinpraseuth and Sasha Gordon. I will also make mention of their service in our next assembly.

R U OK Day

In our assembly, our student wellbeing leaders shared the significance of R U OK Day in our community and how we look out for each other. Sometimes, the messages can have greater impact coming from other students and in particular, the students talked about the importance of this being a conversation starter all year round and not just on this date when we shine more of a light on its significance.

No Playing on Equipment After School

Please can I remind all parents that as per the very clear signage, the various play equipment and oval are out of bounds for students after school, unless in a supervised activity with Redlands staff such as our After School Care program or one of our sports offerings. We have had concerns raised of students running around the campus unsupervised whilst parents are chatting in the piazza and there has also been challenges distinguishing between these students and those registered for our After School Care program. Thank you for your immediate attention and I will also remind students about this in our next assembly.

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 Flyer Here

Uniform Shop

Term 3 Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will open Friday 23 September, Thursday 6 October and Friday 7 October from 8am – 4pm. 

Appointments are recommended and can be booked online. Please click HERE to make an appointment.

Student are required to wear full summer uniform from the start of Term 4.  

If you have any queries placing orders or making an appointment, please call us on 9968 9850 or email uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au

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

Head of Preparatory School

Father’s Day

Thank you to all the dads who came to our Junior Campus Father’s Day coffee morning on Tuesday. The coffee was flowing as was the conversation in the Piazza. It was truly a special time to welcome you all back to the campus and well done to the dads who dared to show their skipping abilities.

After coffee, our classrooms were buzzing with activity and sharing. Students loved showing their rooms, playing games and most of all spending quality time together with dads.

My favourite part of the morning was watching the dads walk out of the campus proudly wearing their cardboard ties! Thank you all for making the morning so fun and special.

Camp Week

The excitement is growing for the inaugural Prep Camp Week. Hopefully all our families in K -2 have gone onto to Pulse to read the information letters and fill in the permission form. Please let us know if you are experiencing any difficulties with this and we can help you navigate the page.

Students will be wearing their PE uniform on camp days but on other days during the week they are permitted to wear mufti or PE uniforms. Sandshoes are encouraged as the students will be doing a lot of outside activity. Please make sure that your child packs their hat, drink bottle and crunch and sip each day as normal. There are no lunch orders on camp days. Drop off and pick up times are the same throughout the week.

If your child has music lessons throughout the week, these will still go ahead. The music teachers will have access to the timetable and be able to find where your child is for their lesson.

Before we leave on our camp days, the students will be briefed on safety as well as behavioural expectations. If there are any issues or incidents that occur whilst on excursion, the staff member will call parents to pick up their child. We hope this doesn’t happen but as always, the safety and wellbeing of every child is our number one priority.

No Playing on Equipment After School

Please can I remind all parents that as per the very clear signage, the various play equipment and oval are out of bounds for students after school, unless in a supervised activity with Redlands staff such as our After School Care program or one of our sports offerings. We have had concerns raised of students running around the campus unsupervised whilst parents are chatting in the piazza and there has also been challenges distinguishing between these students and those registered for our After School Care program. Thank you for your immediate attention.

Uniform Shop

Term 3 Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will open Friday 23 September, Thursday 6 October and Friday 7 October from 8am – 4pm. 

Appointments are recommended and can be booked online. Please click HERE to make an appointment.

Student are required to wear full summer uniform from the start of Term 4.  

If you have any queries placing orders or making an appointment, please call us on 9968 9850 or email uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au

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

Redlands House and Transition Gold

Celebrating Father’s Day

What a wonderful morning we had at Redlands House welcoming some of the special people in the children’s lives into play with us. The children so enjoyed showing off their preschool and really loved sending time with them engaging in a range of activities. Having everyone join us in the playground for our morning song was extra special and demonstrates to the children your value for their learning and education.

Redlands House Security

Please be aware that from now on the Redlands House black gate will remain closed at all times and will need to be opened by families as they enter and depart the Preschool. This gate as of late remained open, to assist with COVID protocols, but we now feel it is time to return to a more normal safety procedures.

Kaleidoscope Science Incursion

Once again, we welcomed Mitch from Kaleidoscope Science to the Redlands House. All of the Transition Gold and Senior students had the chance to experiment with a variety of resources. Science is about discovering the world, finding patterns and wondering “why?” This immersive workshop gives our early learners a safe, exciting and wonder-filled environment in which to explore, discover and be young scientists. The workshop features over twenty hands-on experiments designed to engage the senses plus an entertaining final show from Mitch that brings it all together

Uniform Shop

Term 3 Holiday Opening Hours

The Uniform Shop will open Friday 23 September, Thursday 6 October and Friday 7 October from 8am – 4pm. 

Appointments are recommended and can be booked online. Please click HERE to make an appointment.

Student are required to wear full summer uniform from the start of Term 4.  

If you have any queries placing orders or making an appointment, please call us on 9968 9850 or email uniformorders@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

Snowsports

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

Good Luck to our National Competitors

The following students will compete in the National Interschools Snowsports Competiton this week at Perisher:

• Callie Forest
• Harrison Fung
• Billy Thomas
• Mia Kloiser-Jones
• Momo Elsworth 
• Sienna Wessels
• Julia Murphy 
• Nicholas Fitzhenry 
• Ethan McFarlane
• William Byron
• Felicity Schlederer
• Winter Penney
• Nora Moncau-Munio
• Josie Bannon 
• Julius Keller
• Avie Keller
• Arkie Riches 
• Eva Fitzhenry
• Aiden Schlederer

National Championships Payment Details

Snowsports families: to complete payment for National Snowsports Championships, please click here

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

A reminder that our wonderful Friends of Ballet & Dance will be onsite this 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

You still have time to drop your donations into us, 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. 

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 

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. 

Extra-subject Drama and Theatre 

Enrolments                                     

Enrolments for 2022 are now closed. Information about 2023 enrolments will be available in the coming weeks.

End of Year Soirees

Our Drama program will be presenting the end-of-year soirees performances for acting, music theatre and film on our Senior Campus from Week 6 – Week 8 in Term 4. A letter will go home to families at the commencement of next term with more information

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

ASBOF 2022

Senior Combined Strings and Advanced Concert Band are excited to be performing in the annual Australian String and Band Orchestra Festival this Sunday at the Sydney Conservatorium. Having prepared diverse programs of 15 minutes each, the ensembles will perform for the adjudicators, other participating schools and parents/carers. To secure a ticket to watch your child perform please click on the link below. 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ASBOF TICKETS

JMF 2022 Recording

We are thrilled to share with you the video recording of the 2022 Junior Music Festival School of Rock. As you will see, the quality of performance was outstanding and it is a joy to see our students enjoy performing to their loved ones. To view the video click on the link and enter the password. Please do not share this link.

View Here

Password: JMF_2022

Senior Instrumental Competition 2022

The finalists have been announced and rehearsals are in place for the coming Senior Instrumental Competition on Monday 19th September. The three divisions will kick off at 5.30pm. Parents and friends are welcome to attend, and can reserve some of the limited seats available via the link below.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE INSTRUMENTAL COMPETITION TICKETS

HSC Practical Examinations

We wish our Yr 12 HSC Music 1 & 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!

AMEB Examinations

We commenced the current round of practical AMEB exams on Monday and would like to wish all candidates the very best in their preparations. From Preliminary grade to Certificate of Music, we have a total of 58 students doing a practical exam in September (not to mention dozens of musicianship exams across the year too!) We also acknowledge the enormous efforts of Mrs Jacqueline McGlade for making the arrangements for the exams and our wonderful team of tutors who prepare our students so well for these opportunities. 

Spotlight on Yr 5 Curriculum Music

This term Yr 5 are immersing themselves in the ‘Create and Sing’ Carmen experience from the Royal Opera House in London. Students are learning the art of expressive singing, are exploring the dramatic world of opera and are consolidating ensembles skills of singing together and telling a story through song. With a focus on three songs from Bizet’s opera Carmen (Habanera, Toreador and Children’s Chorus) students are enjoying the deep dive into the wonderful world of Opera!

Term 3 Composition Focus

Our Yr 12 composers are in the final stages of producing their final NESA / IB composition recordings, and Yrs 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!

Pulse is Live for both Junior Campus and Senior Campus Music Offices!

Make sure you actively subscribe to both pages to stay up to speed with the fun announcements and important news as it’s posted!

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE

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Katherine Moses
Head of Junior Campus Music
E: juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
E: seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au