Foundation

Thank You to the RPFA for the Spring Fair gift

The RPFA held their annual AGM on Thursday 18 October. We would like to thank departing member, Laura Briggs, who is leaving the School as her daughter is finishing this year, and all the re-nominated Committee members for their efforts and support building a strong Redlands community.

A big thank you to the RPFA who presented the School with a cheque for $62,325 from Spring Fair proceeds. These funds will be dedicated towards outdoor equipment across both campuses.

“This donation would not have been possible without the support of our generous community and parent volunteers”.  Lisa MacDonald, RPFA President.

Sarah McGarry (Deputy Principal) receiving a cheque from Trudy Waterfield (RPFA Vice President and Spring Fair Committee Co-chair)

Voluntary Contributions – Thank You

I would like to thank all the families who have made voluntary contributions whilst paying their school fees. Your generous support is greatly appreciated and makes a difference in the development and resources we have for our students and staff.

Melbourne Cup Luncheon – Fabulous Prizes to Win!

There are some amazing prizes this year to be won during the day via the Race Sweeps, Fashions on the Field, Raffle and Silent Auction. Be quick, bookings close 29 October. Prizes include:

Deluxe View Gourmet Getaway Package at Lilianfels, Blue Mountains
Kindly donated by Gavin and Hyun Cooke

Enjoy overnight accommodation in a Deluxe View Room at the beautiful Lilianfels Resort & Spa, Blue Mountains. This package includes a three course dinner, a sumptuous full buffet breakfast and use of their gym, pool and day spa facilities for two people.

Sunday at the Stables with Gai Waterhouse for four people
Kindly donated by Gai Waterhouse Racing

Spend a Sunday at the Stables with Gai Waterhouse for four people, see the equine stars of her stable and mix with the racing elite! This is a truly “money can’t buy experience” as visits to Gai’s stables are not open to the public, only to those who own a horse trained by Gai.

Nespresso Creatista Plus
Kindly donated by Nespresso

The Nespresso Creatista Plus lets you enjoy café style quality coffee. With a fully automatic steam wand, you can now create perfectly textured milk set to your preferred temperature. 

Don’t forget to get dressed up for Fashions on the Field at this year’s Luncheon sponsored by The Agency. 

Colts and Fillies have the chance to win wonderful prizes:

Most Elegant Filly – Classic tailoring with style and attention to detail
Magnum of Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut and a $25 gift voucher thanks to Merrigal Gifts

Cutting Edge Colt (Men) – Fashion with an edge, an outfit that is on ‘trend’
A $259 gift voucher for a pair of Meyer men’s trousers. MEYER is one of Europe´s leading specialists for men´s trousers thanks to Brand Equity

Millinery Award – Statement headpiece
Lee Matthews Boutique Mosman $200 gift voucher thanks to Lee Matthews Boutique Mosman

Statement Socks – Funky and unique
A bottle of The Balvenie, 12 Year Old Double Wood Single Malt Whiskey thanks to the Scott Brown family

Thank you to our main event sponsor and all prize donors for their generous contributions.

Alumni Update

Reunion Class of 1958 – Wednesday 10 October 

Twenty nine Old Girls reunited at the Queens Club, Sydney. Dana Casimaty, Director of Development, provided the group with an update on the School including the new development, recent academic results and our efforts to maintain connections with Alumni. The guests were very interested in the recent developments such as the John Roberts Centre and the New Learning Hub..

“We had an amazing time, friendships we developed at Redlands are life-lasting”. Judy Burton, reunion co-organiser.

“I was sad to leave the School as I had been there since Kindy”. Sue Hewitt

Redlander Alumna Turns 100

Last week Alumna, Mrs Mavis Sommerlad (nee Patterson), celebrated her 100^th birthday.

Mrs Sommerlad is the oldest Redlander and an old girl we are extremely proud of and inspired by. She was Dux in 1935, a Prefect, a talented sportswoman, a debater and skier and equally good at arts and sciences at School. She attended Redlands from Kindergarten to the Leaving Certificate.

Mrs Sommerlad has very kindly donated an incredible amount of material to the Redlands Archives, which our Archivist uses frequently.

At University in the mid-1930s, she arrived to find that there were no girls on the editorial staff of Honi Soit, the student newspaper. When she and some other female students challenged the boys, they said the girls should stick to learning how to cook. The girls baked each boy on the editorial staff a cake and turned in their copy to the student newspaper to show that girls were equally adept at running the home and having a career, thus breaking the Old Boys network at Sydney University. Mavis so impressed the editor, Lloyd Sommerlad, they got married! Happy Birthday Mrs Sommerlad!

Upcoming Reunions

Redlands Class of 1998 20 year reunion is on next week, Friday 2 November. Book here.

Redlands Class of 1968, 50 year reunion is on Friday 30 November. Book here.

Redlander AGM
Date: 6.30pm 14th November 2018
Location: Shaw and Partners  Level 15, 60 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000.

For more information please contact Caroline Jane, Alumni Manager, cjane@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Head of Early Childhood

Marvellous Mixtures

Last week, the Yr 2 cohort participated in an engaging and hands-on incursion lead by Fizzics Education. The Marvellous Mixtures session provided a wonderful launchpad for the Science-based Inquiry unit this term. Through the different investigations, students were able to combine and separate materials, whilst making predictions and observations along the way. The students demonstrated exceptional scientific thinking and they were able to make connections with past learning experiences.

Yr 2 Parent Information Session

This week, Head of Junior School, Mr Ari Guha, sent Yr 2 parents an email outlining the Junior School Information Session which will be held in Week 4, in the Junior School Arnold Library between 5.30 – 7.00pm on Thursday 8 November. As well as hearing an overview about the Junior School, families will also receive information from other leaders in the Junior School as well as representatives from Sport and Performing Arts on what will be similar and what might be different from the Preparatory School. The care and support for the smooth transition of each student will also be outlined by Yr 2 Coordinator, Mrs. Sharp. Following this session, on Friday 9 November all of our Yr 2 students, as well as new students joining the Year Group in 2019, will spend time in our Yr 3 classrooms, rotating through each of the four classes doing a different, fun activity with our current Yr 3 teaching team. This will be another important step in this transition between Prep and Junior sections of our School.

Remembrance

Last Monday saw a multitude of Redlands Board members, families and staff celebrate the life of teacher, friend and colleague, Belinda Oxley. Through tears and laughter, guests heard Ms Vanessa Finlayson eloquently share beautiful moments of Belinda’s professional and personal life, with particular reference to her dedication, selflessness and strength. A memorable moment was when an ex-student poignantly remembered Miss Oxley, his favourite teacher in Yr 2, mentioning that it was she alone who inspired and led him into a career in Art. Thank you to Fiona McKenzie, Shelly Acland, Sam Kourakis and Deputy Principal, Sarah McGarry, for their unwavering support of the Early Childhood staff at this very difficult time.

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Early Childhood
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848

Redlands House/Transition Gold

ICT in Transition Gold (TG)

This term, Transition Gold are visiting the media room on Tuesdays for lessons with eLearning specialist teacher, Ms Rugg. This week, the children were very excited and listened carefully when Ms Rugg explained that they would be taking robots “around the world” this term. In the coming weeks, the children will learn how to program Bee Bot robots using simple coding. They were introduced to directional coding using a floor grid and an iPad app so that they can begin practicing before programming the individual robots. Their first lesson finished with the exploration of Google Earth using ideas of travel destinations around the world. TG are counting down the days until next Tuesday’s lesson. A very big thank you to Ms Rugg for her inspirational ideas.

Junior Parent/Teacher Interviews

Parent/teacher interviews will be held for Redlands House Juniors between Monday 12 to Friday 16 November. Bookings will open at 9.00am on Monday 29 October. 
Please click here and enter the code eb3s2 and follow the prompts for interview booking times. 

Kindergarten and Transition Gold Orientation Day

On Wednesday 7 November students will be attending their Orientation Day for Kindergarten or Transition Gold 2019. The day will commence as normal with regular drop off at the Preschool, where Kindergarten staff will collect students and accompany them to the Prep area for the day. The teachers will tailor the day for the students, whereby they will be able to play in the playground, eat morning tea and lunch, and rotate amongst all four classes. This will enable staff to familiarise themselves with all children as they participate in the stimulating Kindergarten and Transition Gold environment. Students can be collected at the end of their day at the Preschool. Junior students who are attending the Orientation Day for Transition Gold 2019 and don’t normally attend Preschool on Wednesdays, are invited to be dropped off at 9am at the Prep School Reception and collected at 2pm from the same venue.  For further information about what to bring, please refer to the letter that was emailed last week.

2019 Kindergarten Information Session and Morning Tea

On Wednesday 7 November at 9.15-10.00am, there will be an Information Session and Morning Tea for all 2019 Kindergarten parents in the Arnold Library on the Junior Campus.

2019 Transition Gold Information Evening

On Wednesday 7 November from 5.00-6.00pm, there will be an Information Session for all 2019 Transition Gold parents in the Arnold Library on the Junior Campus.

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Early Childhood
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848

Head of Secondary School

Yr 11 Camp 

Last week our Yr 11 (moving into Yr 12) had their Camp in the Snowy Mountains where students engaged in a week of outdoor education and leadership training activities in separate groups before all students and teachers returned to our High Country Campus on Thursday evening for a dinner and celebration. This final dinner was meant to not only culminate their experiences in the bush, but also to signify the completion of Yr 11 and their transition into Yr 12. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend this year’s Camp due to a foot injury. However, I videoed a message to the students which they watched at their dinner and have included an excerpt below.

“A final message I want to leave you with comes from the All Blacks team culture which is to Follow the Spearhead. In the Maori culture the term “whanau” has come to symbolise an extended family. Brothers, sisters, mates, community, team. And for you – this is your class, your Year Group. Those sitting around you tonight The whanau is symbolised by a spearhead. All three tips of the spearhead have to be working in unison, aligned properly, for the spear to fly far and straight. You can’t have anyone working or pulling against the others. Instead, you need to work together in collaboration and harmony, without dissent. Many sporting teams have various analogies to symbolise this whanau. The Sydney Swans AFL team put a high priority on how the character of the individual adds to the team culture. John Wooden, the legendary American Basketball coach at UCLA, used to say that “a player who makes the team great, is a great player”. And for the All Blacks their mantra is that no player is bigger than the team.

So, my final message for you is to continue to develop and strengthen your whanau. You are an extended family who, by working together and supporting each other every step of the way, will have an amazing year ahead of you. So, once again, congratulations on your ascension to Yr 12 and for completing the Yr 11 Camp. I hope you enjoy tonight, and I am sorry I’m not down there to enjoy it with you. And I look forward to seeing you back at school next week and supporting you on the exciting final 12 months of your Redlands journey.” 

RPFA Thank You 

Last Thursday was the RPFA Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Thank You Evening. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend in person. However, I would like to take this opportunity to extend our appreciation and thanks to all of the parents who support the Secondary School in so many different ways. Whether it be through cocurricular Friends of Groups, assisting in Learning Plus or as a Year Group volunteer, our wonderful parent community plays such an important role in so many different areas. I have said many times that our strength is our community at Redlands and the positive partnership between School and home continues to foster this strength.

International Baccalaureate Turns 50 

This year the International Baccalaureate Programme turns 50 and on Thursday 25 October we celebrated its 50^th birthday at Redlands. We are proud to have the longest continuous running IB Diploma Programme in NSW and we are celebrating our 30^th year of the IB at Redlands this year, as well. We are also proud to be able to offer a choice of either the IB or the HSC for our Yr 11 and 12 students as both program provide rigourous, comprehensive and stimulating educational opportunities for our senior students to prepare them for “life-readiness”. 

Yr 12 HSC and IB Examinations

Last Thursday 18 October our current HSC students commenced their final HSC Examinations while our IB cohort begin their final IB Examinations on Monday 29 October. We wish all of our graduating Yr 12 students all the best on these final examinations.

Mr Sean Corcoran
Head of Secondary School
scorcoran@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9870

RPFA

Book Club

Our last meeting this year is on Friday 23 November when we will be discussing Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton as well as enjoying an early Xmas lunch. Contact Samantha at sli12@bigpond.net.au.

Walks on Tracks

Wednesday 31 October: Bondi Sculptures by the Sea. Carpool at Redlands Junior School Gate on Allister St at 8.20am. Dog friendly. Any questions, please call Ann Marie Kimber on 0406 691 533.

Save the Date

30 October

Early Childhood PCG Meeting at 8.30am in the Junior School Staffroom. Contact: Kathy Fox or Jennie Cadman.

Senior School PCG Meeting at 3.30-5.00pm in T18 in the John Roberts Centre. Contact: Kylie Hunt Kylie Hunt or Carys Wardman-Browne.

6 November

Melbourne Cup Luncheon from 12.00 – 5.00pm at the Sergeant’s Mess, Chowder Bay. Booking enquiries to Melanie Hendra, Events Manager. 

8 November

Junior School PCG Meeting from 8.30am in the Junior School Staffroom. Contact: Loretta Pradel or Carmen Richards 

Yr 8 Coffee Morning from 8.30am at 8@8 Café, Waters Lane, Neutral Bay (opposite Woolworths). Contact: redlandsclassof2022@gmail.com

Yr 2 End of Year Celebration at 7pm at Tonic Lane, Neutral Bay. Cost is $65p (includes two drinks vouchers and canapes). Please book here.

16 November

Yr 3 Big Night Out at 7pm at The Oaks, Garden Pavilion, Neutral Bay. https://www.trybooking.com/WGOQ

28 November

Yr 8 Parents’ End of Year Celebration from 7.30pm at Henry’s Rooftop, Hotel Steyne, Manly. Tickets are $40 Book here. Contact redlandsclassof2022@gmail.com

2018 RPFA Committee  rpfa@redlands.nsw.edu.au

President: Lisa MacDonald    
Vice President: Trudy Waterfield
Secretary: Jo Lloyd 
Treasurer: Maria Kinsela
Trybooking Coordinator: Emma McLaren
Committee: Laura Briggs, Hyun Cooke, Kathy Fox, Jean Martin, Anna Maria Stillone

From the Principal

Today marks the 50^th anniversary of the International Baccalaureate and we were delighted to celebrate this  milestone on our Senior Campus. This year is a dual celebration for our School as we also commemorate 30 years since the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was introduced at Redlands. We are so proud to have offered this qualification longer than any other school in NSW.

I returned to School on Monday this week following a study trip to Britain and Hungary, which also included attending our very successful International Alumni Reunion in London. I will write more about my study trip in an upcoming edition of Note Day.

I wish to add my personal thanks to all of the parents who so generously volunteer their time to support the School in so many ways and it was wonderful that they could be recognised at our Volunteer Thank You function last week.

I also congratulate the finalists who were selected to perform at the Senior Instrumental Competition on Monday night, and especially recognise the following winners:

Division 1 (Years 7-8):     Jaida Gwilliam

Division 2 (Years 9-10):   Alex Kim, who was also awarded Overall Winner

Division 3 (Years 11-12):   Matilda Rose Williams

More details about this event can be found in the Music section of Note Day.

We look forward to celebrating World Teachers’ Day tomorrow, and we thank our RPFA Class and Year Parents (and our student body) for the thought and care that has gone into plans for tomorrow. We do appreciate the efforts and professionalism of our teachers, and all our staff, and we know that small acts of gratitude and recognition shown to individuals in a personal way means so very much to each of us. However, celebrating in a collective way on a day like World Teachers’ Day help to recognise the professionalism, expertise and commitment demonstrated by dedicated professionals. Why not spend a few minutes around the dinner table tonight reflecting on the impact that a teacher has made on your own lives?

Dr Peter Lennox

Photo caption: Student leaders welcoming our students on the 50th anniversary of the International Baccalaureate.

Careers

UNSW Women In Engineering Camp

This is a day residential program from 7-9 January 2019. Participants will take part in site visits, workshops, networking events and more. Deadline is Wednesday 31 October.

Macquarie University Student Experience Webinar

This will explain courses of study, scholarships, early entry, adjustment factors and more! Allow 50 minutes which includes Q & A. Register: here. This will be held on 16 November.

Interested in Work Experience in Event Management?

Kenvale College offer an Events Experience Program for Yr 11 students. This is a partial scholarship program with ten students having the opportunity to work in the industry for one week. Entries close 14 November.

Michigan State University Visiting Redlands

All students and parents invited. Wednesday 14 November at 10.15am in the Library. Michigan State is in the top 100 universities in the world, come and find out more!

Discover Nursing at UTS

This workshop will be held at UTS Building 10 on Wednesday 14 November from 5.30pm. A great introduction to the profession for any interested student. Register here.

Ms Simone Salier
University & Careers Advisor
ssalier@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9867

Service

Service Prefects for 2019

Welcome to the incoming Service Prefects Isabel Binnekamp and Lachlan van der Pluijm.

Both Issy and Lochie have been very actively engaged in Redlands life throughout Secondary School and have participated in many of the Service initiatives available within school and in the wider community. They have shared with me some insights about Service and their new roles:

What does service mean to you?

• Issy – Service is to show genuine compassion and care for our fellow human beings. I hope I can role model kindness, respect and understanding for others. If you see me around feel free to say hi.
• Lochie – Service for me is to put the needs of others in the community above those of your own.

How can Service be demonstrated within our school community?

• Lochie – One of the easiest ways to serve our school community is to donate your time and to lend a hand within the school community. Whether nominating yourself to run for a student body, or assisting others through maths or reading clubs, I firmly believe there is the opportunity for everyone to help make a difference.
• Issy – For me personally, empathy for others and humility which has always motivated my involvement in Service. It is important to put the needs of others before your own, and to think of others before yourself. C.S. Lewis summarised this well by saying, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less”.

Where or how can Redlands contribute beyond our school community?

• Lochie – There are numerous opportunities for Redlands students to serve the community. Locally, Redlands has long standing partnerships with charities such as Matthew Talbot, Clean Up Australia, The Smith Family, and Anglicare. In addition, Redlands runs numerous Service trips each year, assisting less fortunate communities abroad in countries such as Fiji, Cambodia and Tanzania. These activities both build new skills and widen outlooks, and I urge everyone to get involved and take part.
• Issy – I look forward to leading students with the many Service initiatives this year to contribute both within and beyond our school community. In Term 4 alone, Redlands will be selling bandannas for CanTeen, contributing to The Matthew Talbot Hostel Christmas donation drive, collecting Toys and Tucker for Anglicare, gift wrapping for Mary’s House and fundraising for Assistance Dogs Australia.

Why is Service, philanthropy or a helping hand important in our world today?

• Issy – Having attended Redlands since the age of three, I have seen first-hand how Service is viewed as a key element within our school community and beyond. We are encouraged to use our practical skills and resources to play a positive role in society.
• Lochie – Often in our world there is a fixation on the individual especially through the prevalence of both technology and social media. Lending a hand to someone else offers the opportunity to build a connection between you and the surrounding community. In addition to this, I believe from service comes an intrinsic reward from knowing that you helped someone else, and made a small change for the better.

CanTeen Bandanna Day

This week our focus has been on CanTeen Bandanna Day, with a very proactive team of Yr 11 students volunteering their time to sell the Canteen Bandannas before, during and after school. Tomorrow is the day we are encouraging students to wear their new bandannas to show their support of CanTeen, an Australian organisation for young people affected by cancer. CanTeen helps young people cope with cancer in their family. Through CanTeen, they learn to explore and deal with their feelings about cancer, connect with other young people in the same boat and – if they’ve been diagnosed themselves, CanTeen provides specialist youth-specific treatment teams.

Ms Kria Coleman
Service Coordinator
kcoleman@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9892

Year 11

Yr 11 Camp 

Yr 11 camp is always considered as one of the most memorable and remarkable experience for Redlands students. And, last week was a great success! We were very blessed with decent weather, plenty of snow and outstanding support throughout the week. Many experienced staff considered this Camp as one of the most smooth-running and eventless Yr 11 Camps ever. No matter what lines students chose, either doing a top alpine hike, mountain biking through the pretty Thredbo Valley track, skiing or snowshoeing through the pristine trails among twisted snow gums, they worked together as a group, having fun whilst supporting each other through challenges. The memories they created together, whether it was sweet, magical, or awkward, had great emotional importance, that even when time may be adding a rose-coloured hue, it would still keep alive and vivid. Well done to our boys and girls.    

Students’ Achievement 

Congratulations to Isabel Binnekamp and Lachlan van der Pluijm who both won Gold medals by placing in the top 24 students in the recent Australian Science Olympiad examinations. Isabel was awarded a Gold medal in Biology and Lachlan in Earth and Environmental Science. Isabel and Lachlan have also been invited to attend the 2019 Olympiad Summer School at ANU, after which the Australian Science Olympiad teams are selected. We are very proud of these students for their achievements and for having this opportunity to participate in this prestigious program.  

Among nearly 400 sailors from the country, Laser Radial sailor and member of the Australian Youth Sailing team, Zac West (17), won the 2018 NSW/ACT Youth Open State Sailing Championship. After some local racing, Zac will take part in Sail Sydney in December, and will then head to Tasmania for the National Youth Championships. Good luck!  

CanTeen Bandana Day Fundraiser 

Thank you to every student who has been helping with this event this week, either at the front and back entrances before school, or during recess and at lunchtime. This fundraiser and event aims to help young people cope with cancer within their family. Through CanTeen, they learn to explore and deal with their feelings about cancer, connect with other young people in the same boat and – if they have been diagnosed, CanTeen provides specialist youth-specific treatment teams.

Pastoral Care Activities

The focus of this week is about “getting organised”. At the beginning of Yr 12, it is an important time for students to have a clear idea of how to allocate their time effectively and efficiently in order to have a balanced life. Students were also asked to download their course syllabus and to familiarise themselves with the assessment schedule and polices. If parents would like to help their child to improve the home learning environment, you also may find it useful to check Dr Prue Salter’s website: User name: redlands; Password: 68results

Box of Books Presentation 

Redlands is piloting an eBook platform – Box of Books. Students went to the presentation on Wednesday which aimed to help them to integrate ebooks and resources (most of their texts books) into their daily learning. Hopefully it will reduce the carrying load of their heavy school bags.

Ms Vanessa Wang
Yr 11 Advisor
vwang@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9813

Year 10

Yr 10 School Duties  

While the current Yr 11s were attending camp last week, a number of Yr 10 students stepped up to cover their duties at school. Yr 12 would like to publicly acknowledge and thank the following Yr 10 students: Renata Ferreira, Maya Auld, Olivia Hatch, India van der Velde, Maddi Howard, Catie Brunton, Miranda Renwick, Lucy Wrigglesworth, Yuma Yasumura, Grace Bracks, Anna Saunders, Sophie Gautheron, Steph Larcos, Faith Oosthuizen, Yasmin Gupta, Saskia Jane, Tadgh Robinson, Sienna Gray, Leilani Heath, Jennifer Grant, Emily Colvin, Tash Richardson, Alex York, Harrison Garrett, Riley Felton, Jasmine Hill, Izzy Simpson, Maddy Hampton-Vickers, Monique Pascoe, Tom Morris, Noah Pincini, Lauren Burke and Ashleigh Locke. I would also like to thank Mrs Kristen Privett for organising the schedule for duties and for her work during Term 3 as Assistant Year Advisor with our Yr 10s.

Term Overview

We have a short, but extremely busy, term for Yr 10, both academically and in terms of cocurricular activities. Some forward planning and guidance with your child about scheduling, time management and maintaining a good balance between study, social life, rest and exercise, should maintain their well-being throughout the next seven weeks. Examinations commence on the week starting Monday 5 November concluding with the Harbour Cruise on the Friday evening, followed by camp the next week. Many students will be occupied with rehearsals for the Ballet and Dance Concert and Speech Night performances in Weeks 6 and 7, as well as Musical audition call-backs and rehearsals. To wrap up a busy term, Yr 10 will be involved in Australian Business Week, a week-long project-based learning experience run through our Social Science Department, the week beginning 26 November. It is an exciting term, but one that will require stamina and good time management and organisational skills. Tutors are currently supporting students with their examination preparation in Tutor Time. Please be mindful of your child’s busy schedule and check-in with them throughout the term.

Ms Emma Bergin
Year 10 Advisor
ebergin@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9872

Year 9

Monday Mindfulness

Mindfulness Monday aims to encourage students to be fully present, aware of where they are and what they’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around them.

Students practiced mindfulness through a range of classroom activities lead by our Yr 9 Tutors which included Meditation, Colour Therapy, Tea Drinking, Colouring In, Music Therapy and Mindful Sudoku. Mindfulness Monday will continue until the end of term and will encourage students to unwind, relax and live in the present moment, particularly in the lead up to their Yearly Examinations. 

Uniform

Since Term 1, when students were last wearing summer uniform, many have grown. Students were given a grace period until tomorrow Friday 26 October with regards to uniform. Please can I ask that you check your son or daughter’s hem length. Girls uniforms should reach the knee. Many boys require a haircut, and for many boys, trouser hem length needs attention. Students of this age should take ownership for their appearance, this includes shining their own shoes and ironing their own uniform.

Yr 9 Yearly Examinations

The Yearly Examination period is fast approaching, Term 4, Week 4, Monday 5- 9 November. This year, our Yr 9 students will be given some allowances including being allowed to leave school at lunchtime four days of the exam week (although not Thursday due to Sport). With such privileges also comes responsibility. Students are required to go directly home in full school uniform. Students are not to loiter, they are not to buy food, go to Woolworths or to McDonalds. Any student found not adhering to this will remain at school for the duration of the normal school day. Students also have the option of remaining at school and engaging in private study in the Roseby Library. Please could I ask for your prompt assistance by signing the online permission to permit your son or daughter’s early departure during the examination week. Online permission needs to be completed by tomorrow, Friday 26 October. Please be advised that the link is in the Examination letter sent to parents Wednesday 17 October.

Furthermore, it is normal for students to feel nervous about the upcoming examinations, however if your son or daughter is feeling stressed or anxious please notify me so that we can ensure that they receive the appropriate support.  

CanTeen Fundraiser- Bandana Day

This year’s CanTeen Bandanna Day will be held on Friday 26 October. Bandannas have been available for purchase this week at the front and back entrances before school, during recess and at lunch. Bandannas can be worn on Friday to show support and all funds raised will go to CanTeen, an Australian organisation for young people affected by cancer. CanTeen helps young people cope with cancer in their family. Trough CanTeen, they learn to explore and deal with their feelings about cancer, connect with other young people in the same boat and – if they’ve been diagnosed, CanTeen provides specialist youth-specific treatment teams.

Ms Sarah Matthews
Yr 9 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494

Year 8

Youth Mental Health Forum #strongerthanstigma

On Monday, Assistant Year Advisor, Ms Mountain, took five students to the Youth Mental Health Forum, established and hosted by MP Felicity Wilson, and run by the not-for-profit mental health organisation, Burn Bright. Will Christie, Ella Delaney,  Amber Judd, Jessica Wei and Lauren Zhang had volunteered to attend the forum to learn more about the mental health issues that young people face today and how to look after your wellbeing in times of stress and difficulty.

The day was an interactive and participative one, where the students were encouraged to interact with other students from schools such as Marist Brothers and Monte. Speakers on the day shared their personal journeys as well as advice from working in organisations aimed to help young people, such as Lucy Brogden from the National Mental Health Commission.

The day highlighted just how serious the problem is for young people of today, as 7 out of 30 students in a class suffer from some form of mental health concern and yet very few of them actually seek help. Some confronting topics were discussed, including the high rate of suicide present today for 15-25 year olds. Guest speakers talked about the importance of looking after yourself, in particularly through using meditation, exercise, diet and sleep (MEDS) and the developing of positive relationships with friends as being the most important aspect of emotional wellbeing. 

For the final session of the day, we worked in our school groups, coming up with ideas as to how we could improve the issue of student wellbeing in our own school. All of the students enthusiastically brainstormed ideas such as electing a Captain of Wellbeing in the school as a Yr 12 leadership role as well as implementing an online forum to provide help and advice to others.

Science

This week, students in Ms Scott’s class investigated convection currents in Science. They observed how bubbles and a paper snake behaved in the hot air and used the particle theory of matter to try and explain this phenomena.

Yr 8 Yearly Examinations

Steps to successful study and examination preparation has continued to be our focus in Pastoral Care this week. Students have worked with their Tutors to identify techniques to assist with exam readiness and working through the required steps to assist students to remain calm and stress free as they get closer to Week 3.

Lunchtime sessions have also been offered to students, providing further practical strategies to engage in mindfulness and stress reduction techniques.

Monday – Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Tuesday – Colouring In and Mindfulness
Wednesday – Yoga and Meditation
Thursday – Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Friday – Visualisation

Announcements

Friday 26 October – CanTeen Bandanna Day. Bandannas will be available for purchase for $5 at the front and back entrances before school, during recess and at lunch. Bandannas can be worn on Friday to show your support and all funds raised will go to CanTeen, an Australian organisation for young people affected by cancer. CanTeen helps young people cope with cancer in their family. Through CanTeen, they learn to explore and deal with their feelings about cancer, connect with other young people in the same boat and – if they’ve been diagnosed CanTeen provide specialist youth-specific treatment teams.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 8 Advisor
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 6462

Year 7

News and Achievements

• In addition to being selected for the Basketball NSW U16s State Performance Program (SPP), we have learnt that Thomas Graetz has also been selected to play in the U15s NSW Metro team to play in the Southern Cross Challenge (SCC) in Melbourne in January.
• This week, Angus and Izzy McLachlan are competing in the YAGP Semi Final in Melbourne, representing Redlands for this prestigious international competition. We wish them the best of luck.
• Congratulations to the following students for their achievements in the 2018 ICAS English Competition: Isabella Havryk (Distinction), Kieran Alexandratos (Credit), Oscar Whatmough (Credit) and Joe Irvine (Merit). These students will be formally recognised in our next Year Meeting.
• Well done to Alex Scotting for receiving his diploma in Redlands Mixed Martial Arts. Alex’s achievement will be formally recognised in our next Year Meeting.

Examinations

Attendance at examinations is compulsory. Should your child be unable to attend school an email must be sent to me and ssabsence@redlands.nsw.edu.au. A supporting medical certificate must be provided.

Included are some final tips and hints for parents and students to assist with preparation.

At least a few days before the exam, encourage the following:

• Ensure students continue to exercise so they can burn off the pent-up stress that can come before exams.
• Provide your child with lots of water to juice up their brain, healthy food, decent sleep.
• Purchase any equipment your child may need, extra calculator batteries, pens, rulers etc.
• Revise examination equipment lists with your child.
• Ensure that students have a clear pencil case and clear drink bottle to take into the examination room.
• Encourage revision of key subject points.
• Revise the examination schedule with your child.

The night before the test or exam, students have been encouraged to:

• Pack their bag with everything they will need for the next day, ensuring they have all necessary equipment.
• Plan what time they need to leave to ensure they have plenty of time for unexpected delays.
• Avoid going to bed too late – they need to make sure their brain is fresh and alert.
• Avoid ringing friends and discussing their preparation or the examination.
• Just before you go to sleep, look through your notes briefly.
• Check the timetable to doubly confirm the date, time and location of the exam.

Finally, on the morning of the test or exam students should:

• Visualise success.
• Review notes.
• Eat breakfast.
• Be on time.
• Avoid negativity.                                                                                                              

CanTeen Bandanna Day Friday 26 October

This year’s CanTeen Bandanna Day will be held on Friday 26 October. Bandannas will be available for purchase for $5 at the front and back entrances before school, during recess and at lunch. Bandannas can be worn to show support on the day and all funds raised will go to CanTeen, an Australian organisation for young people affected by cancer.

Service Dogs Australia

As part of our Service program, Service Dogs Australia will be visiting Yr 7. Our first fundraising event will be a Doggy Quiz! Students can enter the quiz for $2 – there are prizes to be won. The quiz will take place in Week 3, at the completion of the final examinations. Students will need their laptop.

Key Dates

Yr 7 Examinations – Monday 29 October – Friday 2 November (Week 3)
Service Dogs Fundraiser Doggy Quiz – Friday 2 November
Service Dogs Australia Visit – Friday 16 November

Ms Marita Jansons 
Yr 7 Advisor
mjansons@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9819

Head of Junior School

Parent Volunteer Appreciation

Last Thursday, I joined a number of Senior Executive staff, Board Directors and Junior School teachers at our annual School Thank You to our many parent volunteers, whose positive contributions make such an important difference to our school community.

The voluntary roles that so many parents offer, particularly as Junior School Class Parent representatives, plays a significant role in fostering and strengthening the palpable sense of school community that embodies Redlands. As well as our class parents, I also thank the many parents who were involved in this year’s wonderful Spring Fair or who have also volunteered time and contributed expertise in helping to provide support for students’ learning in both curriculum and extra curricular opportunities over the course of the year.

My sincere appreciation is extended to all of these parents and our Redlands Parents and Friends Association for both their dedication and service to our community; it really does make such a difference.

Maths Olympiad 2018 

This year 84 students from Yrs 5 and 6 competed in the Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads competition, working with Ms Rugg and Mrs Ling to complete five papers over five months. The papers are unique in that they focus on the students’ ability to solve mathematical problems in a creative manner; as opposed to simply reaching a solution using a prescribed method.

We are delighted to say that the team consisting of the Numeracy Enrichment Yr 5 and 6 students scored highly enough to qualify for Outstanding Achievement award that is based on the scores of the top scorers in each team. Congratulations to Mischa Barac in Yr 6 who was the top overall scorer and alongside Chloe Bailey (Yr 5), Arya Gapaillard (Yr 6) and Hugo Ward (Yr 5), they all finished in the top 2% of participants. Daisy Thomas, Harry Fenton, Rafferty Heard, Conor Petersen, Mitchell Travers-Wolf (all Yr 6) and Krishna Gupta, Piper Bradley and Tabitha Galvin (all Yr 5), achieved highly commendable scores that contributed to the team’s overall ranking and that placed them in the top 10% of participants. 

A pleasing number of other students in both Yrs 5 and 6 achieved results in the top 50% of participants. What was most impressive though, was the levels of enthusiasm and energy that all the students brought to the papers. Mrs Ling and Ms Rugg commented that that there is an almost palpable atmosphere of concentration and effort in the room whilst students tackle what are often very challenging questions. Well done to all the students who took part and certificates and badges will be presented to all participants over the next week.

Yr 5 Bathurst Excursion  

Yr 5 wasted no time heading out last Tuesday in search of gold as part of their Units of Inquiry topic. The Bathurst Goldfields was the destination for their overnight visit and this opportunity to experience the goldfields will serve as an important part of their study of this era in Australian history. My thanks are extended to Mrs Benneyworth for her organisation of the trip and to the team of Yr 5 teachers and Mrs Parton for accompanying them on this valuable experiential learning opportunity to kickstart the term. 

Yr 6 Fair and Rock in the Quad

Next Tuesday lunchtime, Yr 6 students will be hosting their annual fair to raise towards leaving a legacy gift for the Junior School on behalf of their cohort. In recent years, this has been a water refilling station and outdoor furniture for students and each class will run an activity stand and a food stall, including sponge throwing, tug of war, an obstacle course, ball shoot out and temporary tattoos. The food stands will include popcorn, lolly bags, cupcakes, icy poles and fruit treats. All activities will cost between 50c and $2 and Junior School students would like to be involved, they are encouraged to bring coins on the day. Please note that this will not be an event for Prep students.

At the same time, we will again host Rock in the Quad, where our Junior School student rock bands will rock out a few tunes for the students to enjoy as part of the lunchtime events.  

Lost Property

After a considerable repatriation and clear out process at the end of last term, we already have a few unnamed items of lost property clothing in Reception, which we would love to return to their owners, knowing that these items are not cheap. If these items could belong to your child, please direct them to Reception for collection.

Redlands fleece – sizes 10K and 14K
Hockey hoodie – size 10K
Boy’s Blazer – size 10
Girl’s Blazer – size 30 approx. with Dance badges
Razor scooter
Ray Ban reading glasses – pale blue frames

School Bus Pass Applications 2019

We have been advised that School student applications for 2019 have now opened from Monday 15 October.

Students progressing to Yr 3 and Yr 7 do not need to re-apply if they:

• are continuing at the same school
• are residing at the same address
• have not been sent an expiry notification from Transport for NSW.

Where a student meets the new distance eligibility, the system will automatically update their entitlement. If they do not meet the new eligibility, they will receive an expiry notification.

Students who have an entitlement approved under a medical condition which is due to expire will receive a notification advising them to re-apply.

Term Bus Pass holders will receive a notification to re-apply.

If students need to update their information or re-apply, they should go online to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts/updateDetails

Applications need to be submitted before 31 December 2018 to ensure student entitlements are updated and their current entitlement/card is not cancelled. If their application is submitted after 31 December 2018, the system will automatically cancel a card and a new one will need to be issued.

Students in the Opal network applying for a SSTS or Term Bus Pass entitlement for the first time will receive their card at their nominated postal address. Cards will be mailed out during December 2018 and January 2019.

For further information visit https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts

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

Secondary Sport

Redlands Rhino – Weekly Fixtures

Please note: Redlands Rhino has the most up-to-date weekly fixtures. This is uploaded every Tuesday afternoon at 4.00pm. Please ensure you check this with regards to game times, venues and oppositions.

Weekly Results

Head of Secondary Sport

Leadership in Sports

At the End of Term 3, we announced and inducted our student leaders for the Class of 2019. This was a significant moment within the school community, where the transfer of leadership from one student Year Group to the next was affirmed in front of the student body. In Redlands Sport, we aim for our students to feel empowered and engaged with the decisions and direction of the sport they participate in. The roles of the student leaders are critical in achieving this. Recently, at our Pre-Season Sport Camp, our 1sts Basketball girls and boys teams undertook a goal setting session with Mr Tom Garlepp (former Sydney Kings Captain and NBL All Star). One of the critical questions Tom asked the boys and girls to answer was, to “outline what they wanted their team to be remembered for?” This question was confronting for many of the students. The majority of the team felt they should just be told the answer by staff and coaches however, it is important for our students to feel a level of engagement in the direction and leadership of their teams. Some of our students were easily confused by the notions – Who is empowered? What does engagement mean? Is someone getting married?

All through professional sporting teams, as well as in the media, we are seeing the concept of leadership ‘groups’ within a team; not just one appointed leader. Gone are the days where coaches coached, managers managed and players played. Now we are seeing teams embracing a leadership model based on empowerment of the collective group. Even the media now reports on the actions and decisions (right or wrong) of leadership groups and has shown respect to the roles they now play within sports. Whether it is pre-meditated ball tampering in Cricket or the positive mentoring of new players into the culture of an AFL club, more and more leadership groups are now being seen as the ‘best practice in developing effective teams’.

There are several good reasons as to why we have adopted this mentality in sport –

• Society demands accountability and in order to achieve this we need consultation and communication with the collective. Dictatorships and autocratic leadership is no longer viewed as productive or conducive to reaching a goal.
• Teams need to develop the ability to make decisions and problem solve independently of a coach or live data. Leadership groups must obtain the confidence to action their decisions and use the people around them to make the most informed decision possible for their desired outcome.
• Sport itself has changed. The impact of commercial activities and profits are inextricably linked to sport. So much so, this commercialisation has changed the way games are played, officiated and consumed. A growing need for sport to be dynamic, fast paced and free flowing now requires athletes to make quick decisions about how and when to play the game in many varying contexts.

A key element of a successful leadership is acknowledging we must all learn to lead. A position or title does not automatically create leadership. Individuals and teams are encouraged to learn how to lead and what actions and behaviours they require to reflect their desired outcomes in any given situation. Luckily, sport is conducive to this type of learning. Having opportunities for all students to engage in team sports enables them to experience leadership and change – skills that are invaluable to them both now and into the future.

Basketball

Congratulations to both our 1^st Boys and Girls Basketball teams who competed in the pre-season tournaments over the weekend. The 1^st Boys managed to finish top of their pool after beating St Pat’s, BMGS and SACS in a clean sweep. A tough crossover against CCGS saw Redlands down by ten points at the final siren. The final game against Oakhill was another tough game, but finishing in 4^th was a great result for the day. The 1^st Girls won their first two games against SACS and St Pauls, before falling short in the game against CCGS. A great final game against BMGS saw the team finishing in 3^rd place for the day.

Round 1 commences this Saturday 27 October. Please check Redlands Pulse for the game details this weekend. Best of luck to all teams in Round 1.

Rowing

Last weekend saw the Rowing program take the opportunity to acknowledge a number of people who have made a significant contribution over a number of years. We were able to name a number of the single sculls after previous Captains of Rowing including Natascha Barac and Gabe O’Sullivan who are completing the Yr 12 IB and HSC respectively. All of these students have been high achievers on the water along with all other areas of their school life including academics. James Townsend (Boys Captain of Rowing – 2016) privately tutored a number of students during and after Yr 12, and while he coached with Redlands briefly, he has recently moved to Armidale, where he is studying Medicine at the University of New England.

We were also able to name our newest quad after Lisa MacDonald. Lisa served as the President of the Friends of Rowing group for two years along with organising our corporate Rowing program for three seasons where she oversaw the program more than doubling in size. She is currently in her 4^th year of service on the Redlands Parent and Friends Association including the past two years as the Chairperson.

A huge thank you to our current Friends of Rowing committee for organising the BBQ for our families and students!

This weekend we will be attending our first regatta of the season with the whole program heading to the Hunter Valley Grammar School regatta held at Berry Park. Please refer to the information found on the Rowing page of Redlands Pulse for further details.

Mr Tom Kindred
Head of Secondary School Sport
sports@redlands.nsw.edu.au

All Sports contacts can be found on Redlands Pulse.​

Junior Sport

All fixtures this week are as per the original draw except for Red Tennis team, whose venue has changed to Sydney Centre for Tennis, 33 Mallett Street, Camperdown. Match time is still 8.00am.

Our morning sessions are really taking off with nearly 90 students training this morning across the range of before school offerings. Our Basketball teams had almost 60 students training this Wednesday and the buzz through the gym was great. Mr Rogers’ Boxing Fitness classes are proving hugely popular and we’re already looking to develop skills in footballers for 2019 with skills and drills football happening on the cricket nets on a Wednesday morning for any interested players.

Coming off the back of a weekend with some great games and tremendous wins, our Basketball program is flying. Dunnet Hall proved a tough fortress to crack for our guests Trinity and our teams looked strong. I had the pleasure of coaching some of our teams at Trinity and was super impressed with our tenacity across the board. Our kids showed loads of fight and battled hard against some tough opponents.

Girls basketballers are really benefiting from the early sessions, and looked well drilled in the fundamental skills, taking out four of their six matches last weekend and going down narrowly in high scoring matches in the other two. Great signs ahead for our girls who, for many, are having their first tilt at competitive Basketball.

For parents looking for active after school options for their kids in 2019, Monday sees Coach Javier Carpio running a skills and drills academy for Football enthusiasts, running from 3.30-5.00pm. Javier has the kids working through skills and Football specific fitness sessions. Sessions are $30 and students are welcome to come down to Redlands House courts for a free trial this term.

Surf Education

Please check your online permission for the upcoming Surf Education program. Students from Yrs 3-6 will be attending Surf Education lessons as part of the PE Curriculum in Weeks 4 and 5. As we are entering the Sydney summer it’s a great chance for students to be reminded of safety on the beach and in the water. The kids will be under the instruction of Surf Live Saving, will be undertaking a range of rescues, water danger identification, basic first aid and some fun beach games. The program this year is being administered at Freshwater beach with a new surf tuition provider. It looks like it’ll be awesome.

Photos

We love photos and showing off your great action shots from sports fixtures on Saturday. If anyone has any pics or takes any, I love to use them to showcase our current teams and past teams on the rolling display in Dunnet Hall. Please send me the pics, or a link or even pop them in on a USB (it will be returned) to the Sports Office or email them. 

Before School Training Schedule

Mr Adrian Carter
Head of Junior School Sport
acarter@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6454

Ballet and Dance

End of Year Ballet and Dance Concert

The End of Year Concert is on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 November at 6.30pm.

***Tickets for this years’ concert will be released on 23 October at 9am**

Please note that the program this year is different for the Wednesday and Thursday concerts. Please see your parent letter, Redlands Pulse or Ballet TV for details.

Student Achievements

The academy continues to be so proud of our students! Angus McLachlan (Yr 7) has been accepted on a scholarship into the Bolshoi Ballet Academy summer school in the US. This is a terrific achievement.

We also received wonderful news that Tadgh Robinson (Yr 10) has been accepted into the Australian Ballet School in 2019. A wonderful start to what is surely to be a long and successful career for him.

We wish both our students the very best and congratulate them both on their dedication to Dance, taking them this far.

We would also like to congratulate all our 69 students who took their Junior RAD exams this week. Our external adjudicator spent three days with us at the Academy and all our students did a fantastic job. We would also like to thank all the teachers and parent volunteers that helped making the students look absolutely immaculate as they entered.

End of Year Ballet and Dance Concert – Volunteers

Our working bees start this Friday. Do join us as per schedule below if you would like to share some time and contribute towards the concert. 

Friday 26 October from 8.30am-2pm
Saturday 27 October from 8.30am-5pm
Friday 2 November from 8.30am-2pm
Friday 9 November from 8.30am-2pm
Friday 16 November from 8.30am-2pm
Saturday 17 November from 8.30am-5.00pm – Hair 10.00-10.30am only; Make Up 10.30-11.00am only

We’ll meet in Parkes Hall. Saturdays in P1.2 and Fridays in the Ballet Studio. If you can volunteer and support our end of year Concert, please email the Ballet Office.

Enrolments for 2019

Our enrolment email went out last week. Thank you to everyone who has already replied. Fantastic response rate! All parents (new and existing) should have received the email. We will need all responses by tomorrow. Our Terms & Conditions and 2019 timetables are now on Redlands Pulse for Prep/Junior and Senior classes to help you enrol. If you did not receive the enrolment email, please contact the Ballet Office on 9908 6461.

Awards Evening

Tickets are now on sale for our inaugural Redlands Ballet and Dance Awards Dinner to celebrate our students and our 20^th Anniversary.  Don’t miss out as places are limited for this annual event at Manly Golf Club on  Tuesday 27 November at 6.30pm. Students and parents in Yrs 7-12 are invited to attend. See Ballet TV/Redlands Pulse for details.

Term 4

Ms K Martin
Coordinator of Ballet and Dance
dance@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6461

Drama and Theatre

News

Yr 8 had a fantastic evening of fun and laughter seeing Accidental Death of an Anarchist (Sydney Theatre Company) at the Opera House last night. The show connected with curriculum content of clowning and comedy.

Musical 2019

Congratulations to all who auditioned for the 2019 musical Strictly Ballroom last Sunday. Best of luck to those completing callbacks or auditioning for the Orchestra this Sunday. A brief overview of important upcoming dates:

• Callbacks – Sunday 28 October
• Orchestra Auditions – Sunday 28 October
• Cast and Orchestra Announcement – Friday 2 November, 3.30pm            
• Compulsory Principal Rehearsal – Wednesday 21 November, 3.30-5.30pm, Drama Studio            

Yr 9 Performance Headlines 

In Week 3 Yr 9 Drama students will perform scenes which explore current and historic issues and events, devised using the style of Documentary Drama. What is Documentary Drama you ask? Pop along to one (or both) of our performance evenings and find out. A letter with logistical information was emailed to parents in late Term 3.

• Technical Examination Friday 26 October
• Performance Examination (Classes 9.1 and 9.2) Monday 29 October, 6.30pm, Drama Studio 
• Performance Examination (Classes 9.3 and 9.4) Tuesday 30 October, 6.30pm, Drama Studio

Yr 8 Performance Australian Landscapes

In Week 4 Yr 8 Drama students will perform scenes from iconic Australian plays. Scenes explore key Australian cultural and social contexts. Students are looking forward to sharing their work with the Redlands community. A letter with logistical information was emailed to parents in late Term 3.

• Technical Examination Friday 2 November
• Performance Examination (Classes 8.1 and 8.4) Monday 5 November, 6.30pm, Drama Studio
• Performance Examination (Classes 8.2 and 8.3) Tuesday 6 November, 6.30pm, Drama Studio

Extra Subject Classes in Performing Arts

Students will all be involved in soiree performances which parents and friends are welcome to attend. These will be held from Thursday 15 November with further details following in classes. The 2018 Soiree Event list was emailed to parents in Term 3.

Drama Celebration Night

Monday 19 November, 6.00pm, Redlands Hall

Yr 3 to 11 (Extra Subject and Drama and Theatre Curriculum Classes)

Come and enjoy a celebration of the outstanding achievements of our students in 2018 in the Redlands Drama and Theatre program. The evening will feature the highlights from our Acting, Music Theatre and Film students. Special awards will be presented and supper will be served.

Important Dates

Sunday 28 October – 2019 Musical Callbacks                                                     
Sunday 28 October – 2019 Musical Orchestra Auditions                                    
Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 October – Headlines (Yr 9 Performance), 6.30pm, Drama Studio      
Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 November – Australian Landscapes (Yr 8 Performance), 6.30pm, Drama Studio
Monday 12 November – Friends of Drama AGM, 5.00pm, L15      
Commencing Thursday 15 November – Extra Subject Soirees                                                         
Monday 19 November – Drama Celebration Night, 6.00pm, Redlands Hall

Ms Marita Jansons
Coordinator of Theatre and Drama (Acting)
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9860

Music

Redlands Instrumental Competition

The annual Redlands Instrumental Competition was held in the Edwards Auditorium last Monday night, showcasing highly sophisticated levels of music performance that explored a wide variety of musical styles and performance contexts. The skills of students in all three divisions was outstanding and a credit to the instrumental playing ability of each finalist and the guidance provided by their private Music tutors. Awards were:

Overall Winner Alex Kim (Cello)

Congratulations to the 2018 Finalists: Sabrina Blasco (7), Jaida Gwilliam (7), Mia Kloiser-Jones (8) Sophia Maxwell (8), Kokoro Sawa (7), Beatrix Blasco (9), Emily Colvin (10), Cara Eccleston (10), Alex Kim (9), Annabelle Swan (9), Alisha Karunagaran (11), Jack Paine (11), Tara Sahagian (Year 11), Matilda Rose Williams (11).

The Music Department would like to acknowledge the superb accompanying of Ms Tomomi Takahashi and Mr Zhi-Hao Li, who have supported the finalists in preparing for this competition. Our appreciation is also extended to Ms Sarah McGarry who presented finalists with certificates and awarded Division Winners and Runners Up with trophies and medallions. Adjudicating the competition this year was Ms Anna McMichael, Co-Artistic Director of the Tyalgum Music Festival, whose feedback to the students was positive and enriching.

Music Community Working Bee

Last Saturday, the Friends of Music Committee hosted the annual Music Community Working Bee, which concentrated on cataloguing the Music ensemble scores into the new Music Library storage units. The Music Department would like to thank all parents and staff who assisted on the day in continuing to develop this excellent resource for teachers and conductors. Particular thanks are extended to Friends of Music President, Mrs Felicity Gates, for overseeing and managing this parent gathering.

Friends of Music Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 7 November – 4.30pm – please contact the Senior Music Department if you would like to nominate for one of the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Private Music Studio Concerts

Series 2

The Music Department will be hosting the Semester 2 Private Music Studio Concerts throughout this term. These informal performances are an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have been learning during private lessons throughout the year. Concerts commence from Week 4 and Music tutors will be in contact with students and parents to notify them of their individual Studio Concert date, time and location.

• Junior Campus – Weeks 4 and 5
• Senior Campus – Week 6

Ensemble Participation, Attendance and Punctuality at Rehearsals

Many ensembles are currently rehearsing and preparing repertoire for end of year events. A reminder that regular, punctual attendance at all Music Ensemble rehearsals is imperative as students are underway in preparing for end of year events. In the event of absence, please email juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for Junior Campus Ensembles and seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for Secondary Campus Ensembles. 

2018 Private Music Tuition

If your child is leaving Redlands or you wish to discontinue lessons, please complete and return a Notice of Change Form available on Redlands Pulse or Music Reception. It is important to be aware that there is a $200 late/administration fee for any discontinuations received after Monday 12 November 2018.

Senior Campus

Yrs 8-10 Music Elective Soiree Program

Parents and friends are invited to the Yrs 8-10 Music Elective Soirees in Term 4. Please mark these dates in your calendar in listening to the superb work of students enrolled in the Music Curriculum Program. Please refer to upcoming events on Redlands Pulse for details of these Evening Concerts.

Speech Day and Carols Rehearsals

Throughout Term 4, students involved in Secondary Music Ensembles will be concentrating on rehearsing for Rock in the Quad, Senior Carols Service and/or the Annual Speech Day/Night. New and exciting challenging repertoire has been introduced, covering a wide range of performance styles. With rehearsals underway and selected for these events, it is essential that all students approach these rehearsals with a sense of excitement and in having prepared this repertoire at home. Rehearsals will continue as planned throughout the examination period. Absence due to camp and/or illness will be the only excepted reason for non-attendance. It is essential that you the Secondary School Music Office if you are unable to attend any rehearsal with a note/email from your parent/guardian. This leave will then be discussed and approved by the Coordinator of Music.

Junior Campus

Junior Rock in the Quad

The Junior Rock in the Quad will be held next Tuesday 30 October as part of the Yr 6 Student Market. The Music Department welcomes all members of the school community to come along and support the students. 

Junior Concert Band 2019

Auditions for students wishing to involved in Junior Concert Band 2019 will take place on Tuesday morning, Week 4. Students currently in Junior Concert Band are not required to re-audition. Please contact the Junior Music Office should you require any further information.

2019 Musicianship Classes

Enrolments are now open to students who are currently learning an instrument and who would like to further extend their knowledge of Music Theory. They are encouraged to join the Musicianship class on Tuesday mornings (7.30am-8.15am). 

Mr Darren Kuilenburg
Coordinator of Music
seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9820