From the Principal

A key focus on both the Senior and Junior Campuses for the past couple of weeks has been STEAM activities. This week has seen students in Years 8 and 9 working in teams on two separate STEAM projects. Year 8 students have been looking at the Great Barrier Reef and creating innovative ideas and solutions for the environmental issues faced by this World Heritage Site. The focus for Year 9 students has been energy sustainability, specifically evaluating the School’s energy usage and developing plans for the School to minimise its carbon footprint and reduce electricity consumption and costs. These STEAM projects follow on from the recent STEAM day undertaken by Year 4 students. Today Year 2 students participated in a Science incursion and tomorrow sees Year 5 students visiting the Senior Campus Science laboratories to gain hands on experience in a dissection, while Year 3 students will participate in a Kaleidoscope Science incursion.

I wish to congratulate the following five Year 12 students who have been nominated for SHAPE, the HSC Design and Technology showcase, for their major works: Mia Boys, Grace Elliot, Liam Hayford, Benjamin Kittle and Madeline McCormick. Well done to the students and to their teachers who have supported them throughout the year.

I also advise that our new branding has now been extended to our website and the updated website will go live mid next week.

Dr Peter Lennox

Photo caption: Year 9 enjoyed two action-packed STEAM days.

Foundation

Donor Recognition Wall at the New Learning Hub

Thank you to all members of you Redlands community who have contributed to the New Learning Hub Appeal. We are grateful for your generosity which will be recognised in a specially designed wall placed as a permanent feature in the New Learning Hub entrance.

The Family Plaques, created from innovative materials, will create a fabulous mosaic which celebrates the incredible support of our community.

Don’t miss out on securing your own Family Plaque. There are three different sizes based on your donation value. Click on the image below before 31 December 2019 to create a lasting memento of your family’s time at Redlands. These contributions will be dedicated to the final fit-out of this wonderful development. 

All donations to the Building Fund are tax deductable. For further information, please visit here.

Year Group Reunions

The Class of 2009 held their ten year reunion last Friday. This cohort recalled stories of their time at Redlands and shared their life journeys since graduation. Thank you to Dr Peter Lennox, Mr Robert Skinner, Dr Gabriel Chircu, Ms Naoko Abe and Redlanders President, Dr Jennifer Farrell, who joined us for this function. Our Redlanders appreciated a tour of the Senior Campus, including a visit to the John Roberts Centre, with alumni acknowledging the wonderful facilities current Music students benefit from.

“Thank you so much for organising this event. It is great to see so many of our friends from ten years ago. As a student, Redlands was a special place to learn, grow and be part of a larger community. We all so many great memories from our time at Redlands”. Charles Marriott, School Captain, 2009

Class of 1959 – 60 Years Reunion

We look forward to welcoming the Class of 1959 tomorrow, to celebrate 60 years since they graduated as Redlands girls. Alumni will enjoy a catered lunch, student musical performances and a stroll through memory lane.

For Redlands Alumni news and updates please visit our Alumni Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RedlandsSchool/?ref=bookmarks

For Redlands Alumni news and updates please visit our Alumni Facebook page. 

Alumni Information 

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

RPFA

Book Club

Please keep Thursday 28 November in your diaries for our Christmas lunch and discussion of  this year’s Stella Prize winning novel, The Erratics by Vicki Laveau-Harvie. 

All new members welcome to our Book Club! Please direct any enquiries to lerida@bigpond.net.au.

Walks on Tracks

Wednesday 20 November, 8.20am: Mosman Bay to the Rocks. Meet outside Mosman Bay ferry, Avenue Road. Dogs welcome. Any questions, please call Ann Marie Kimber on 0406 691 533.

Save the Date

2019 RPFA Committee rpfa@redlands.nsw.edu.au
President: Michelle Tea
Vice President: Jean Martin
Secretary: Jo Lloyd 
Treasurer: Maria Kinsela
Committee: Kathy Fox, Anna Maria Stillone, Hyun Cooke, Carys Wardman-Browne, Peter Coleman, Malcolm Pascoe

Event

Head of Secondary School

Bushfire Appeal

Over the past week many individuals and communities have been affected by the devastating bushfires which have ravaged the state. People have been living in fear, homes have been destroyed and there has been the tragic loss of life. In response to these events, the Redlands community is coming together to raise money for the Red Cross Bushfire Relief and Recovery Appeal. In the Secondary School there will be a mufti day and lunchtime sausage sizzle tomorrow (Friday 15 November). Students wearing mufti will be expected to make a gold coin donation (or more) for this worthy cause and students will need to have cash to pay for a sausage and drink. Our thoughts and prayers go to all of those affected by these bushfires.

Optimism

At this week’s student led assembly, our two School Captains, Isabel and James, shared with the student body some of the new student leaders’ aims and goals for the upcoming year. One area they want to focus on this year is optimism, and at the assembly Isabel and James shared some of their own personal experiences about keeping a positive outlook even when faced with challenges or difficulties. I think this is a great message and focus area, not just for students, but for all us over the next year and I thank the student leaders for coming up with this worthy goal.

STEAM Week

This week the corridors, classrooms and playground have been abuzz with Yr 8 and Yr 9 students researching, experimenting, gathering data, discovering and dreaming questions and solutions as part of their respective STEAM projects. The focus area for Yr 8 is coral reefs. Students are exploring issues affecting the Great Barrier Reef and are coming up with possible solutions to help protect the reef. Yr 9 students have been engaging in an energy sustainability project, where they have been collecting data on the Secondary School’s energy usage and then, based on their findings, are developing a business proposal to present to the School about ways that Redlands can become more sustainable and reduce its electricity consumption and costs. It has been great observing the Yr 8 and Yr 9 students actively engaging in their respective projects this week and I look forward to hearing and seeing their final presentations over the next two days.

Congratulations

This week, we were informed by NESA that the following 2019 Yr 12 Design and Technology students have been nominated for possible inclusion in Shape 2019, the annual exhibition of a selection of exemplary Major Projects developed by HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design:

• Mia Boys
• Grace Elliot
• Liam Hayford
• Benjamin Kittle
• Madeline McCormick

This is a wonderful accomplishment for these students and I congratulate them on this honour. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the teachers who have spent considerable effort assisting students with their Major Works throughout Yr 12.

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

Careers

Careers Office Open

On Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 December (HSC/ATAR results), the Careers office will be open for Yr 12 2019 students to drop in if they wish to discuss final choices/strategies.

The Anatomy of Artificial Intelligence

Dr Kate Crawford, a distinguished Research Professor at NYU where she co-founded the AI Now Institute, is hosting a free lecture at UNSW, the Roundhouse on Monday 9 December from 6.30-7.30pm. Register here.

Big Day In IT Conference at UTS

This annual event features major IT companies and unparalleled opportunities for students to learn about the future of the industry and to connect with those currently working in IT. Permission from Mr Corcoran is required as it is a school day on Thursday 19 March 2020. Register early as places fill quickly. $10 per student.

Information Day at NSW Universities

This will be held on Thursday 19 December for most universities in the Sydney area to give students another chance to view the university campus, talk to advisors and decide on courses. Check with the university as to their specific times.

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

Year 11

2020 Dates

Please note, dates are subject to change.

Mr Edward Atkins
Yr 11 Advisor 
eatkins@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9909 3133

Year 10

Urban Race and Balmoral Beach

Our Head of Outdoor Education, Mr David Gregory, together with OEG staff have arranged two days of exciting activities for our Yr 10 students. Students will attend initiative and team building activities at Balmoral Beach and engage in an urban challenge through The Rocks, Circular Quay and Botanical Gardens. Students were briefed yesterday and are aware of their groups as well as which day they will be attending these activities. Students will need mobile phones, sunscreen, hats and two litres of water in a small day pack. On the Balmoral Beach day, they may bring swimmers and towel. Students should wear the Redlands PE uniform and please be aware that morning tea, lunch and snacks will be provided.

Yr 10 Harbour Cruise

Last Friday night, Yr 10 enjoyed the sights of Sydney Harbour aboard the Yr 10 Harbour Cruise and this served as a wonderful celebration of the year passed. Students thoroughly enjoyed this milestone event and they are to be commended for their sterling behaviour ensuring the night was enjoyed by all. It was lovely to see parents waving off their children from King St Wharf and we thank parents for their support of this event.

Student Exchange

It is certainly true that our Yr 10 students “let their light shine”. This wonderful photo of Bethany Richardson (on Exchange in France) was recently shared with me. Bethany looks to be enjoying France and the marvellous benefits of this cultural opportunity.

Student Achievements

Sebastian Dobson will be competing in the Australian Schools Tennis Challenge in Albury. The Australian Schools Tennis Challenge has been the premier secondary school team Tennis event in the country since 1996. This event provides the opportunity for the best secondary school teams to come together to play each other and celebrate their achievements on a national stage.

Basketball

Congratulations to Nick Goerner, Rachel Kinghorn, Gus Miller, Yola Reinecke and James Wells who are part of our 1sts Basketball team. These students have been selected to represent Redlands at the Australian Schools Basketball Championships from 1-6 December. We wish them every success at this high-level competition.

Ms Sarah Matthews
Yr 10 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494

Year 9

Social Awareness Program

Next Thursday, Yr 9 students are running a BBQ and bookstore fundraiser, with all proceeds going towards Room to Read. The bookstore will be compiled from books donated from all Year Groups in the school and these books will then be available for any student to acquire by donating a gold coin to Room to Read. It would be greatly appreciated if any books can be donated by Yr 9s and their families in the coming days.

STEAM

This week for two days, Yr 9 have been involved in STEAM activities – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics. Students have been given a project that involves auditing our electricity usage in School and looking at ways to reduce this amount both at school and at home. The aim is for each group to produce a Business Plan to be presented to senior management as to how the school can minimise its carbon footprint and reduce energy costs.

Surf Education

Students participated in the surf education program at Collaroy Beach on Monday. Unfortunately, due to the extreme heat on Tuesday, the program was condensed into one day. The students had fun in the water, learning how to surf.

Australian Schools Basketball Championships

Congratulations to the following students who have been selected to attend the Australian Schools Basketball Championships in Melbourne from 1 December: Nikola Barac, Sasha Jansz, Julia Saunders and Oliver Stephens.

Australian Schools Tennis Challenge

Congratulations to James Robinson for representing Redlands at the upcoming Australian Schools Tennis Challenge from 23 November in Albury. We wish him all the best!

Interesting Article of the Week

please read

As Yr 9s are involved in STEAM activities for two days this week, I have attached a website link, which talks about the importance of students learning skills that make them employable as the job market is changing. Skills such as problem-solving, taking initiative and independent thinking are important for employers, and can be developed through the areas and projects involved in STEAM.

Winter School 2020

Even though summer is about to hit us, it is time to get ready for Winter School 2020. In our historic 25th year of operation, this is an experience not to be missed. This year we are getting started early to help everyone plan ahead for the year to come. The Winter School Information Night will be held in Redlands Hall at 6.00pm on Monday 18 November. Applications open on Monday 11 November. The online application form and information about Winter School can be found on Redlands Pulse. 

I hope you have a great week!

Ms Rebecca Mountain
Yr 9 Advisor
rmountain@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462

Year 8

Key Dates

Red Cross BushFire Relief

Redlands will be having a fundraising mufti day and BBQ at lunch time this Friday in support of the Red Cross BushFire Relief. We will be collecting $2 donation in Tutor Time. Please familiarise yourself with the non-School uniform days requirements on Page 21 of the Student Planner. Unacceptable casual attire includes:

• Torn clothing or clothing with holes
• Thongs or open footwear
• Ill fitting clothing (too tight, too loose)
• No short shorts or skirts
• Tops with offensive words, symbols or signs
• Midriff tops
• Singlets
• Sheer or translucent fabrics without lining or suitable under-garmet. 

Teacher Appreciation Day

The Teacher Appreciation Day morning tea will be held on Monday 18 November. The Prefects would really appreciate if students in Yr 8 could bring baked goods (cookies, cupcakes, brownies) on Monday morning. A reminder that Redlands has a no nut policy. The Prefects will be around the Liggins Quad/Canteen area on Monday morning to collect all your food. Thank you so much in advance for all your efforts!

Yr 8 STEAM

This week, the STEAM and Pastoral teams have been working with Yr 8 to creatively find solutions in protecting our environment by looking at the declining Great Barrier Reef due to overfishing, climate change or human impact. Students have been defining and discovering problems, dreaming of future visions and designing solutions. On Friday, students will produce a prototype and partake in a STEAM Expo, promoting their innovative ideas to Yr 7. The top five presentations will be awarded. Congratulations to all involved.

Winter School 2020

Even though summer is about to hit us, it is time to get ready for Winter School 2020. In our historic 25th year of operation, this is an experience not to be missed. This year we are getting started early to help everyone plan ahead for the year to come. The Winter School Information Night will be held in Redlands Hall at 6.00pm on Monday 18 November. Applications open on Monday 11 November. The online application form and information about Winter School can be found on Redlands Pulse. 

Toys ’n’ Tucker

This year Redlands is coming together and sharing the Christmas joy with people in need by collecting for Toys ‘n’ Tucker. We are seeking unwrapped donations of non-perishable Christmas food items and toys. All students are encouraged to bring in something to contribute. Items will be collected during Tutor Time throughout Term 4. A list of suitable donation items can be found here.

Fiji Service Learning Opportunity

Next year, in the 2020 October school holidays, students from Yr 9 2020 will have the opportunity to travel to Fiji and immerse themselves in Fijian life. This is the fourth year that Redlands has partnered with Rustic Pathways to provide this opportunity for Yr 9 students.

The trip is split into two sections. The first is spent in a highlands village, where students are accommodated via a homestay program and engage in a range of cultural immersion and service activities. Following this, students return to the coast at Rustic Pathways Momi Bay Base. During this time, students work with a Marine Biologist to assist and learn about environmental management of the surrounding reef and coastal area.

This program gives students a wide range of experiences, whilst developing their understanding of the Fijian culture. It is designed to both educate and challenge students, helping them to embrace the concept of being a global citizen.

All parents and students are invited to find out more at an Information Evening on Thursday 28 November at 6.15pm in the Roseby Library on the Senior Campus. Any questions should be directed to Mr Colyer at scolyer@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

Ms Marita Jansons 
Yr 8 Advisor
mjansons@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9819

Year 7

This Week

Yr 7 has had a very eventful Week 5.  Students have completed their second round of vaccinations and announced their four student-led fundraisers for Assistance Dogs Australia. A group of students have met every other Friday to plan these fundraisers and the marketing for them. Students introduced them on Tuesday in the Prefect Assembly to the student body.

Assistance Dogs Australia Fundraisers

Yr 7 Coin Challenge – The Tutor Group with the longest line of coins won a morning tea.  Congratulations to Roseby Red for winning the challenge and contributing to the $350 donation to Assistance Dogs Australia. 

Bake Sale – Thank you to all those students and families who have contributed to this bake sale and the amazing team of students running this fundraiser.

Silly Sunglasses Day – Week 6 Friday, students are invited to wear silly sunglasses to school for a gold coin donation.   

Pet Photo Competition – Running through Weeks 5 and 6, students are submitting the cutest, funniest and most unique photo of their pet through iLearn for a gold coin donation. Winners will be chosen by the students and announced Friday Week 6. 

Again, all funds collected support training a dog through Assistance Dogs Australia.  Thank you to all the incredible and creative Yr 7 students who have led these fundraising efforts. 

Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker

Contributions are being collected now through the end of term.  The key message is Sharing the Christmas Joy by Making a Small Contribution. https://toysntucker.org.au/TNT_2017_Video.mp4

Winter School 2020

Even though summer is about to hit us, it is time to get ready for Winter School 2020. In our historic 25th year of operation, this is an experience not to be missed. This year we are getting started early to help everyone plan ahead for the year to come. The Winter School Information night will be held in Redlands Hall at 6.00pm on Monday 18 November.

Applications open on Monday 11 November. The online application form and information can be found on Redlands Pulse.

Recommended Study Skills Module (Dr Prue Salter)

Learn more at www.studyskillshandbook.com.au. Our school’s subscription details are username: redlands; Password: 68results

Pastoral Care

This term, our Pastoral Program focuses on summarising notes and consolidating information, self-reflection, positive psychology and giving back to our community through service. 

We will continue to work through Dr Prue Salter’s Study Skills website and the first three habits from 7 Habits of  Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey.

Ms Alissa Ynson
Yr 7 Advisor (Acting)
9968 9863
aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Head of Junior School

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please note that all Upcoming Events for the Junior School are now on their own Note Day article/page. 

This Head of Junior School page will consist of general information from the Head of Junior School. 

Every Little Bit Helps

This has been an incredibly harrowing and difficult week in NSW and Queensland as the soaring temperatures and winds have sparked a number of devastating bushfires. Even in Sydney, the effects of the region’s plight have been felt and I know that many in our Redlands community have personal connections to people and places that are literally in the line of fire.

Tomorrow, the whole Redlands community will come together to fundraise to support our rural fire services and affected families through monetary donations, which I know will assist to making a small difference to the lives of many. Just yesterday, I received a timely email from Junior School parent, Mara Bond, who assists in collecting for the Every Little Bit Helps charity that we support at the start of each term through collecting travel wash items. Mara collected the small red bins last Friday and passed them to the charity this week and received a message from the charity’s founder saying, “the timing of your donations were perfect. We had a request today for care packs for fire victims in Grafton and so with Redlands donations and another, we were able to make 70 care packs that will be sent tomorrow so thank you”.

I know that you will join me in keeping those affected in your thoughts and prayers in these coming days and weeks and I am thankful that our School community can respond with compassion to support others.

Speech Day 2019

As you would have seen in the calendar, our Junior School Speech Day takes place at 11.00am on Wednesday 4 December and will again be held at The Big Top, Luna Park. All students are expected to attend this final formal occasion of the school year and further details of student arrival times for rehearsals and the event will be communicated to families in the next week.

Yr 6 Car Wash Fundraiser – Postponed

Whilst we were initially granted a permit from Sydney Water, with both the current water restrictions and this week’s unprecedented bushfires, we have now been advised to postpone the planned the car washing fundraiser this Saturday. I thank the students who signed up to take part and parents who also signed up to have their cars cleaned. Particular thanks are extended to Yr 6 School Captain, Krishna Gupta, for his meticulous leadership of this idea. If we are able to procure another date, we will communicate this to the community.

Academic Success

Following last term’s ICAS Assessments, which a number of our students take, we were thrilled to be informed that Jesse Forrest (Yr 6) has been confirmed as the winner of this year’s UNSW ICAS Medal Winner for English, presented for the highest score across the whole of the NSW/ACT region. This is the first time that the School has had a primary medal winner and the medal will be presented at an official ceremony later this month which his class teacher and his parents will attend. I congratulate Jesse on this outstanding achievement and we also acknowledge the guidance and tutelage of the teachers who taught him prior to him joining us at Redlands this year.

2020 Orientation Day

Last Friday saw us welcome over 50 new students who will join the Junior School in 2020 as part of their process of orientation into Redlands. Our current students welcomed their soon-to-be peers with warmth and friendship, as many of the new students commented on to me in the final session I spent with them. All of them left having made a new friend or two, an aim of both theirs and us for the morning.

As part of the day, Yrs 2, 3, 4 and 5 also moved up a year to the Year Groups that they will be in next year. This allowed them some time with new teachers, new students, and begin to get a feel of new learning spaces and expectations. Students rotated around each classroom doing a series of engaging activities and from speaking to many students and observing them, I know that this time was hugely beneficial for many of them.

12^th Annual House Poetry Recital

Monday saw our 12^th Annual House Poetry Recital, a joyous event that both students and teachers look forward to. This term, every single Junior School student has been immersed in poetry having read, written, appreciated and presented poems. With one representative selected from each Junior School class, the rest of the school enjoyed a truly memorable start to the week with our performers showing poise, charisma and confidence as they delivered their respective poems to the audience of students, teachers and their parents.

As a new aspect to this event, students were excited to hear poems read by a number of teachers. As well as Junior School teachers, Mr Latimer, Ms Cleary, Mr Hemopo and Mrs Robinson, we were thrilled to welcome both Mr Corcoran (Head of Secondary School) and Mrs Rolon (Head of English), to the recital. As an English teacher too, Mr Corcoran joined Mrs Rolon in opening the recital by presenting their favourite poems to a captivated Junior School.

Well done to all of the students for their involvement this term and, in particular, the students listed below who performed so marvellously on Monday.

NSW State Athletics Championships Success

Last week, Junior School students Daniel Benoleil, Jeffrey Benoleil, Ashley Corn and Joel Daily competed at the NSWPSSA State Athletics Championships, representing the NSW Combined Independent Schools team in the 4x100m relay event and Joel also competed in the Long Jump.

It was a fantastic experience for the boys who ran brilliantly to narrowly miss out on a podium place by 0.03seconds, finishing 4^th in the final. For interested viewers, please enjoy this link of the race and scroll through to the 7 hours 8 minutes mark to watch the boys run in lane 8.  Excitedly, Joel went one better to pick up a bronze medal in the Long Jump and it was a pleasure to acknowledge the boys in our assembly this week. As I mentioned to the assembly of students, whilst there is a degree of natural athleticism in the boys, I am fully aware of their dedication and commitment to training and improvement over many weeks that has resulted in this achievement, of which we are all enormously proud.

Musical Performances

Congratulations to our Junior Strings groups who performed exceptionally well at Monday’s Strings Concert. On this same day, our assembly was treated to the cool sounds of our Junior Jazz Band and over the course of the week, many students have been performing for their parents in lunch time music soirees. At all of these events, the joy of performing for others is a wonderful reward for the hours of practice and tuition that comes beforehand, which I recognise and applaud our talented musicians for.

Surf Education

Based at Freshwater Beach, our Junior School students completed their Term 4 Surf Education program today, which has been another purposeful learning experience. As well as being great fun, an important aim of the program is to ensure that our students feel comfortable and safe in the ocean ahead of the upcoming summer holidays. Junior School students enjoyed rotating through a range of different activities in small groups including:

• Resuscitation and beach first aid
• Tube rescues
• Board paddling and board rescues
• Beach flags racing
• Surfboards – learning the wave
• Touch football
• Beach volleyball
• Float and survive – identifying a rip

My thanks are extended to Mrs Robinson from our PDHPE department who has coordinated the program for the students to enjoy and benefit from.

Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker Campaign

Helping young children learn the joy of giving to others is always a delight.  Junior Campus families have an opportunity to share the joy of Christmas by giving to the ‘Anglicare Toys and Tucker Campaign.’ If you would like to be involved by purchasing a toy or special Christmas food, please bring in your gifts and place them under the Christmas trees in the Prep or Junior School Receptions. Ideas for items to purchase can be found below and families are asked to drop items between next Monday 18 November and Tuesday 3 December.

Food items can be packaged in a hamper and may include items such as: Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, tinned ham or salmon, tea or coffee, small Milo tin, a packet of biscuits, dried pasta, pasta sauce, long-life milk, custard or cream, tinned fruit and vegetables or jam.

Gift ideas could include: age-appropriate games, educational toys, picture books, outdoor games, sporting equipment, gift cards/vouchers or toiletry packs. Please note that chocolate cannot be included as it will be likely to melt.

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

Junior School Upcoming Events

A more comprehensive calendar can be found on Redlands Pulse.

Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker Campaign

Helping young children learn the joy of giving to others is always a delight.  Junior Campus families have an opportunity to share the joy of Christmas by giving to the ‘Anglicare Toys and Tucker Campaign.’ If you would like to be involved by purchasing a toy or special Christmas food, please bring in your gifts and place them under the Christmas trees in the Prep or Junior School Receptions. Ideas for items to purchase can be found below and families are asked to drop items between next Monday 18 November and Tuesday 3 December.

Food items can be packaged in a hamper and may include items such as: Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, tinned ham or salmon, tea or coffee, small Milo tin, a packet of biscuits, dried pasta, pasta sauce, long-life milk, custard or cream, tinned fruit and vegetables or jam.

Gift ideas could include age-appropriate games, educational toys, picture books, outdoor games, sporting equipment, gift cards/vouchers or toiletry packs. Please note that chocolate cannot be included as it will be likely to melt.

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

Head of Preparatory School

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please note that all Upcoming Events for Prep are now on their own Note Day article/page. 

This Head of Preparatory School page will consist of general information from the Head of Preparatory School. 

Mufti Day Tomorrow

With the current devastating effects of unprecedented bushfires in NSW and Queensland, the School will be holding a Mufti Day this Friday 15 November with students and teachers encouraged to support our rural fire services and affected families through donations. I know that the fires have impacted relatives of those within our Redlands community. Thank you for joining me in keeping these people and so many others in your thoughts in these coming days and weeks. As with all Mufti Days, please adhere to the dress requirements of closed-in shoes and sun safe clothing.

Exporting Content on Seesaw

We hope that you have enjoyed seeing your child’s learning on Seesaw throughout their time in the Preparatory School. For any student who is leaving the Preparatory School this year and all Yr 2 students progressing to Yr 3, we will be archiving your child’s activity on Seesaw from January 2020. After this time these families will no longer be able to view any activity. If you would like to keep a copy of your child’s work that has been shared on Seesaw you can download and save it to a personal computer. Instructions on how to download student content has been written on Redlands Pulse. All students in Kindergarten and Yr 1 who are continuing at Redlands will continue to see their learning on Seesaw, you do not need to save anything yet.

Prep Presentation Day

The Trybooking system for the Prep Presentation Day is now accessible and will remain open until Sunday 24 November at 9.00pm, after which time no bookings can be made. More details can be found in Upcoming Events.

Yr 2 Orientation Day

Yr 2 enjoyed a delightful visit to the Junior School last Friday as part of their transition into Yr 3. Time was spent in the Yr 3 classrooms meeting teachers, specialist staff and orientating themselves with their environment for 2020. Thank you to Mrs Sharp and Mr Latimer for their organisation.

On Monday this week, all Yr 2 parents were emailed a detailed letter from Mrs Sharp providing parents with an overview of the strategies in place to support the students’ transition to the Junior School next year. Some of these strategies relate to changes to pick-up arrangements and uniform for PE lessons. Please read the letter carefully as these will come into effect from next week, Monday 18 November. Please speak directly to your class teacher or Mrs Sharp if you have any questions.

Stationery List Information

All parents/carers of Preparatory 2020 students should now have received an email providing information on the process of ordering books and stationery for the 2020 school year. Orders are to be made online at www.campion.com.au using the code 2SNV and should be placed before Thursday 5 December 2019 to ensure delivery the week ending Friday 17 January 2020. Please note: families who are overseas during January and unable to receive their parcel are permitted to enter the School’s address for delivery: Redlands Preparatory School, 2 Allister Street, Cremorne, 2090.

Vacation Care December/January

If you would like your child to attend the December/January Vacation Care program, please visit Flexischools and make a booking using the Prep and Junior Vacation Care icon.  All calendars, information pertaining to activities and requirements can be found on the FlexiSchools website and Redlands Pulse. Please contact the OOSH coordinator, Trinetta Newbond, with any Vacation Care or After School Care queries.

Lucy Hill Library

As the end of year draws near, it is time to retrieve all library books, account for them and tidy the shelves. This process takes time and with this in mind we are concluding student and parent borrowing on Monday 18 November.  All books will be due back by Thursday 21 November. As we reconcile our inventory in the Library over the Christmas break there will be no parent borrowing during this time. 

K-6 Strings Concert

Congratulations to all the students who took part in the Strings Concert last Monday. Unfortunately I was unable to attend however I am told that the Yr 2 students and the Preparatory School String Ensemble performed beautifully. Preparatory students thoroughly enjoy watching the Junior School students perform and seeing the possibilities should they continue to learn their string instruments. Thank you to all of the Music staff who have so skilfully prepared the students organised and hosted such a wonderful concert.

Anglicare Toys and Tucker Campaign

Helping young children learn the joy of giving to others is always a delight.  Preparatory School families have an opportunity to share the joy of Christmas by giving to the Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker campaign. If you would like to be involved by purchasing a toy or special Christmas food, please bring in your gifts and either give them to your class teacher or place them under the Christmas trees in the Prep or Junior School Receptions. Ideas for items to purchase can be found below. Collections begin on Monday 18 November and conclude Tuesday 3 December. Examples of donations are:

Food : Here are the things we include in a food hamper. Standard sizes (as indicated) are preferred to help fit everything in neatly.

• Christmas cake
• Christmas pudding
• Tinned ham (450g)
• Tinned salmon (415g)
• Tea (50pk) or Coffee (100g)
• Milo (small tin)
• Packet of biscuits
• Dried pasta (500g)
• Pasta sauce
• Long-life milk, custard or cream
• Tinned fruit and vegetables (425g)
• Jam (500g)

Gift ideas

• Pre-school
  • Age-appropriate games
  • Educational toys
  • Picture books
• Children
  • Good-quality toys
  • Outdoor games
  • Sporting equipment
• Teenagers
  • Gift cards/vouchers
  • Sporting equipment
  • Toiletry packs

Sadly we can’t include chocolate as it’s likely to melt.

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Preparatory School
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848

Prep & RH Upcoming Events

A more comprehensive calender can be found on Redlands Pulse.

RH Seniors End of Year Concert 

Bookings

As we approach the end of year, we turn our minds to bookings for the Redlands House Preschool Concert which will be held on 27 November at 10.00am. The tickets will be available for purchase from Monday 4 November at 9.30am until Monday 11 at 11.30am. Unfortunately, no bookings can be made after this time. To ensure equity, the number of seats will be limited to four per family. 

Book here

Costume Requirements

• Each child will be wearing a tshirt supplied by Redlands
• Please dress the children in all white, no patterns stripes or logos, to accompany the tshirt – either shorts, skirt or pants
• Could all girls please wear their hair pulled back off their face
• White socks
• Clean shoes

Rehearsals

To ensure we start our concert rehearsal on time, we ask that children arrive at Preschool by 8.45am every Wednesday morning. On Wednesday 20 November we will have a full dress rehearsal, please have the items labelled in a bag at Preschool prior to this date.

Concert Day

All children are to arrive at Redlands House by 9.00am. The Concert will start at 10.00am and finish by approximately 11.00am. The children will return to Redlands House for a normal day. Should you wish to collect your child early, please do so from Redlands House, signing them out as per regulations.

Prep Presentation Day

The Trybooking system for the Prep Presentation Day is now accessible and will remain open until Sunday 24 November at 9.00pm, after which time no bookings can be made.

To ensure equity, the number of seats will be limited to two per family. There may be opportunity to request extra tickets closer to the event but we respectfully request that each family does not book more than two tickets on Trybooking. Any remaining seats that are available when Trybooking has closed will be distributed on a first come, first in basis.

book here

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Preparatory School
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848

Redlands House/Transition Gold

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please note that all Upcoming Events for Redlands House/Transition Gold are now on the Prep/RH Upcoming Events Note Day page. 

This Redlands House/Transition Gold page will consist of general information from the Head of Preparatory School. 

Friday 15 November Mufti Day

With the current devastating effects of unprecedented bushfires in NSW and further afield, the School will be holding a Mufti Day this Friday 15 November with students and teachers encouraged to support our rural fire services and affected families through donations. I know that the fires have impacted relatives of those within our Redlands community. Thank you for joining me in keeping these people and so many others in your thoughts in these coming days and weeks. As with all Mufti Days, please adhere to the dress requirements of closed-in shoes and sun safe clothing.

Concert Day – 27 November

On the Concert Day, students are asked to come to school in their Redlands Uniform and they will be given their costume. More details can be found in Upcoming Events.

Last Day Arrangements

The last day of the year for Redlands House students is Tuesday 3 December. Redlands House will close after the Prep School Concert at 12.30pm. Please note there is no Late Room on this day. The last day for Late Room is Monday 2 December.

Kindergarten and Transition Gold Orientation

On Wednesday, the 2020 Kindergarten and Transition Gold cohort visited the Prep School for their respective Orientation Days. The children happily rotated amongst all four classes where they were involved in a selection of activities. The teachers were impressed with their readiness for Kindergarten and their willingness to embrace all Prep environments. This day also provides staff with the opportunity to see how your child interacts and manages new people and places, so we can assist them with the transition from Preschool to school.

December/January Vacation Care

If you would like your child to attend the December/January Vacation Care program, please visit the Flexischools website and make a booking using the Redlands House Vacation Care icon. Bookings will go live from Friday 8 November 5.00pm. All calendars, information pertaining to activities and requirements can be found on the FlexiSchools website and Redlands Pulse. Please contact the OOSH coordinator, Trinetta Newbond, with any Vacation Care or After School Care queries.

Anglicare Toys and Tucker Campaign

Helping young children learn the joy of giving to others is always a delight.  Preparatory School families have an opportunity to share the joy of Christmas by giving to the Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker campaign. If you would like to be involved by purchasing a toy or special Christmas food, please bring in your gifts and either give them to your class teacher or place them under the Christmas trees in the Prep or Junior School Receptions. Ideas for items to purchase can be found below. Collections begin on Monday 18 November and conclude Tuesday 3 December. Examples of donations are:

Food : Here are the things we include in a food hamper. Standard sizes (as indicated) are preferred to help fit everything in neatly.

• Christmas cake
• Christmas pudding
• Tinned ham (450g)
• Tinned salmon (415g)
• Tea (50pk) or Coffee (100g)
• Milo (small tin)
• Packet of biscuits
• Dried pasta (500g)
• Pasta sauce
• Long-life milk, custard or cream
• Tinned fruit and vegetables (425g)
• Jam (500g)

Gift ideas

• Pre-school
  • Age-appropriate games
  • Educational toys
  • Picture books
• Children
  • Good-quality toys
  • Outdoor games
  • Sporting equipment
• Teenagers
  • Gift cards/vouchers
  • Sporting equipment
  • Toiletry packs

Sadly we can’t include chocolate as it’s likely to melt.

Mrs Audrey Fellowes
Head of Preparatory School
afellowes@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9848

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

Basketball

Round 3 was an exciting round as we had almost all teams at our home venue, NBISC.

Boys

In the Open division we won all three games. The 1sts had a close contest against St Andrew’s, managing to pull away in the last quarter for a 79-68 win. The 2nds and 4ths both secured a win over Oakhill and St Pius respectively. Our 17As were the only team that finished the day with a victory in a very close match. With the game going into two overtime periods and finally golden goal, it was a free throw by Tom Huizenga that sealed the victory and ended the game. The 15s saw three wins and one loss, with both the 15A and 15C teams managing to put more than 30 points between them and their opponent. Both the 14A and 14Bs put up a great fight, although the competition by both St Andrew’s and Oakhill proved too strong. There were another three wins in the 13s with the 13As continuing their undefeated streak in a 55-27 win over St Andrew’s. The 13Cs finished with a 31-11 win over St Patrick’s D and the 13Es were one of our few travelling teams with another close win, a 19-14 victory over St Spyridon.

Girls

The 1sts had an impressive 60 point win over the ISA Champions from last year, Central Coast and have been an exciting team to watch with their unselfish style of play. The 2nds had a close match against St Spyridon’s 1sts in a narrow 8 point loss. The Inter As remain undefeated in the first three rounds with another impressive 31-18 win over CCGS. The Inter Bs had their first win of the season which was a 39-20 win over Blue Mountains Inter A side, while the Inter Cs had a tough loss against St Pauls Grammar School. The Junior As had a very close game throughout, narrowly losing by one point to the Central Coast Junior As and the Junior Bs had a 29-16 win against Blue Mountains.

Best of luck to all teams this Saturday in Round 4. Many of our teams will be travelling outside of Sydney for their games, parents are reminded to complete the online bus permissions through the Redlands portal for their son/daughter.

Rowing

Last weekend the Rowing program attended the Hunter Valley Grammar School Regatta. Out of 173 crews entered across the day, a Redlands crew finished on the podium on 101 occasions with 34 first placed winners. This is an outstanding effort from our students but what was most pleasing is how well our new rowing students raced, especially the Year 7 students who were more than competitive against crews with far more experience. Results can be found on Redlands Pulse.

A huge thank you should be extended to our Friends of Rowing group who not only ran an info session at the boatshed prior to our return from the regatta for boat unloading, but also supplied pizzas for our students at the conclusion of the day. Another thank you should also be extended to Sonia Stewart who took a number of photos at the regatta. These photos can be found at the following link: https://www.sonartpixel.com/Newcastle-regatta. 

The next Friends of Rowing meeting will be held in room H2.6 from 6.00 – 7.00pm on Monday 18 November, all families and supporters are welcome to attend.

Touch Football

It was a tough week for our Senior teams with our 1sts, 2nds and 3rds all losing to Barker College. Our 1sts have been showing some great improvements this year, but were no match for the reigning Division 1 champions. Our 2nds had a fanstastic game, with some slick ball movement throughout the match, only going down 2-3. It will be a close battle in the next rounds against Barker. Our 3rds had a tough time with Barker showing strong signs of offence and defence to take the match 0-7. Our Senior 4ths travelled to Oxley in what was another close game for the girls, unfortunately losing 3-4.

Our Junior teams had some mixed results. Our Junior As were taking on Blue Mountains Grammar, a team who last year knocked the girls out of the Semi Finals. Some nice inter play between the links and wings proved too much for BMGS with the girls taking the game 7-0. Our Junior Bs have been slowly improving, coming up against last years Junior B Champions, St Andrew’s. The game seemed to swing from end to end, with St Andrew’s taking the win 0-2. The Junior C team have had draws recently and they were looking to capitalise on some great skills they have been showing at training as they ventured down to Oxley. This one came down to the wire and for the second week in a row, finished in a draw! Our Junior D team are working really hard on their communication in defence and running onto the ball in attack, with a number of combinations getting better as the games go on. Unfortunately they lost to Chevalier College.

This week will see our 1sts, 3rds, Junior A and Junior B teams travelling to Oxley College (bus departing Redlands at 8.15am). Our 2nds, 4ths and Junior C teams are at Macquarie Uni and our Junior D teams are at St Pauls Grammar School. All games times and fields can be found on the Redland Rhino.

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

All Sports contacts can be found on Redlands Pulse.​

Junior Sport

NSWCIS Athletics

Our Junior Boys 4 x 100m relay team, made up of Daniel Benoleil, Jeffrey Benoleil, Ash Corn and Joel Dail, have really raised the bar for athletics in the Junior School. Qualifying for the final after gruelling heat and Semi Final races, the boys raced in Lane 8 – the toughest lane to run in and despite having no vision of their competitors ran an incredible 57.13 seconds to narrowly miss a medal, by just 0.03 seconds. The fourth fastest ten year old schoolboy relay team in NSW is a pretty big statement and with the finishing speed of Joel Daily, if the race had gone another 2m they’d be in the medals. What a team and what a time!

Joel also managed a pretty heavy workload during the Carnival, qualifying for the 100m Semi Finals after a strong heat run and then jumping just short of a PB in the Long Jump to claim the Bronze medal in a nailbiting Long Jump Final. 

IPSHA Mixed Basketball

Trinity Grammar hosted our A – D teams and learned quickly that despite having extra height and physicality, translating that into points against our energetic defence is difficult. Meanwhile speed and skill of our teams across the board meant points in quick bursts and our A, B and C teams were all victorious, despite being outmuscled around the court.

Our E, F G and H teams were equally as dogged, making life tough for their bigger opponents with what has become a trademark for Redlands basketballers. Heart and hustle. G and E teams both came away with emphatic wins.

Cricket

Redlands cricketers took on Shore last weekend and created all sorts of havoc bowling first on a bumpy pitch taking 14 wickets in their super eight encounter. Rowan Petersen took his first five wicket haul and was supported by tight bowling across the whole attack. Max Garvey, Liam Petersen and Rory McMillan all chipping in with two wickets apiece. Yr 4 cricketers Ryan Doherty and Rohan then showed the way by equal top scoring with ten runs each. Max Garvey and Rory McMillan showing we’re a team of all-rounders, both scored nine each after impressing with the ball. 

Netball

Congratulations to Ava Mills and Scarlett Cortes who have advanced to the final stages of Rep trialling for their respective NSNA Netball teams. NSNA is a strong association with a long history of success and to be at the level they are now, in either state age title contention or development team, is a huge result after a long commitment. Well done girls.

Sailing

Our Wednesday afternoon sailors continue to enjoy the best that Sydney Harbour (and weather) has to offer. 

Tennis

Our team fared well again last week against Cranbrook and played some great Tennis in both doubles and singles. Zach Ressas continues to impress with his strong singles form, whilst Harrison Meagher and Leonardo Vaccarezza were untouchable in their doubles match. Both Harrison and Leonardo converted their strong form into singles as well with strong wins against Cranbrook. Keith Liu impressed with a tightly contested singles win.

Our players ranked in positions 9-16 enjoyed a morning of match play in an internal series of singles matches at Cammeray. The team and skill level is really building and the quality of play over the multitude of singles matches was impressive to watch.

Our ranks 9-20 are invited to another series of internal matches on the Last Saturday of regular term sport – Saturday 23 November from 8.00-10.00am.

2020 Term 1 Sports Choices

Information concerning sports choices for Summer sports Term 1, 2020 has been emailed this week and is available on Redlands Pulse. Parents are encouraged to look at the information pack with their child, discuss options and commitments and select a sport via Trybooking before Friday 22 November.

Term 4 Sports Schedule

The schedule for Term 4 matches is available on Redlands Pulse.

Photos

We love having photos on display and to help archive our seasons, anyone who has any action shots they’re proud of and willing to share, please forward to acarter@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

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

Ballet and Dance

Important Dates

Message from The Ballet and Dance Office

Please can we ask that all Senior students and parents, as well as parents of all Ballet and Dance students in the Junior and Prep Schools, read the EOYC parent concert letter on Redlands Pulse. This letter was previously sent to all parents/carers and contains detailed information for the EOYC, including rehearsals and costume requirements. If you have any problems at all accessing Redlands Pulse or have not received the letter via email, please let us know. Thank you.

EOYC

The End of Year Concert tickets are now on sale. Please contact The Concourse or call 1300 795 012 (Ticketek).

Concert Volunteers 

Thank you to everyone for signing up for the Concert. The SignUp Genius link will be sent to volunteers to pick their chosen volunteer time slots on Concert Days. We also require post Concert support in the week starting 2, 3, 4 and 5 December. This will include sorting and washing for the Concert. You can sign up for this too in the SignUp Genius link.

EOYC Rehearsals in Parkes Hall

Please remember that we have a full compulsory Cinderella Ballet rehearsal on Sunday 17 November.

All Primary to Grade 5 Ballet students and all Senior Ballet roles: 10.00am-1.00pm
All Senior IF to Advanced 2 Ballet students: 12.00 – 4.00pm

Parents have been sent a request for approval for the rehearsals at The Concourse leading up to the concert. Please approve to ensure we can take all students on the buses without issues.

EOYC Rehearsals at The Concourse

Primary and Grade 1 Ballet, Jazz and Tap Students

Please note the following arrival times for Saturday 30 November at The Concourse Theatre: Primary and Grade 1 Tap students 11.00am and Primary and Grade 1 Jazz and Ballet students 12.00pm.

Lost Property

Please come and pick up all lost property by the last week of school. After this time, everything left will go to charity.

Yoga Mats

Please collect all yoga mats by end of term or they will be donated.

2020 Enrolment

2020 class enrolments are now closed. Any changes or questions, please let the office know.

Can’t Come to Class?

Please do not forget to let us know if sickness, injury or change of circumstance has occurred. Send an email to evabishop@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Any Questions?

Please contact us at evabishop@redlands.nsw.edu.au  We would love to hear from you.

Ms K Martin
Head of Ballet and Dance
evabishop@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6461

Curriculum Dance

EOYC

Yrs 8-11 Curriculum Dance will be performing at the annual Ballet and Dance Concert on Friday 29 November. All costume information has been provided to students.  A letter has been sent out to all students detailing the rehearsal and performance times. Please let us know if you did not receive it. The letter is also posted on Redlands Pulse.

Important Dates

EOYC – Curriculum works will only be performed on Friday 29 November at The Concourse, Chatswood.

Mrs Katharine Boase
Subject Coordinator of Dance
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9889

Drama and Theatre

Important Dates for Term 4

Musical 2020

Auditions are now complete for Grease. The cast and band will be announced here very soon. A cast read through will be held on Wednesday 27 November for all principal roles from 3.30 – 5.30pm. Students who miss out on being in the cast or the band are also invited to join the many production teams such as make up, properties, set and production.

Yr 9 Performance – Headlines

Yr 9 Drama students presented Headlines, an evening of Docudrama pieces, devised by the students, exploring some of the controversial and unusual news stories of recent times. Award Nominations were announced and these will be presented at the Drama Celebration Night on Wednesday 20 November.

Most Improved: Jack Cantwell, Jemma Davies, Ruby Kelly,  Oliver Sigaloff, 

Best New Talent: Emma Canton, Alexander Ridler 

Service: Kyle Banfield, Iris Buisman, Jia (Jess) Wei,  

Leadership: Jacqueline Gray, Sasha Janz, Sara Vencalkova, Olivia Vigneault

Dedication: Katina Casimaty, Charlotte Harman, Max Rawlinson, Jessy Sun

Drama Celebration Night

20 November at 6.00pm in Redlands Hall

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

Come and enjoy a celebration of the outstanding achievements of our students in 2019 in the Redlands Drama and Theatre program. This evening will feature the highlights from our Acting, Music Theatre and Film students. Special awards will be presented and supper will be served.

Extra Subject Classes in Performing Arts

Students involved in after school classes in Film, Acting and Music Theatre will all be involved in soiree performances which will be held from 14 November with further details following in classes. Parents and friends are welcome to attend.

2020 Griffin Ambassadors Program

Griffin Theatre Company is seeking applications for its 2020 Ambassadors program. Griffin Ambassadors is an annual access-all-areas program for Yrs 10, 11 and 12 students drawn from a diverse range of schools across NSW. Ambassadors are united by a common curiosity about contemporary Australian stories, a love of theatre and the motivation to know more. They might be techies, budding playwrights, directors or performers, or maybe just love going to see theatre.

Ambassadors participate in a structured, year-long program of activities. They attend all Griffin main season productions for free throughout the year, engage with casts and creative teams in post-show discussions, and explore various aspects of theatre craft in special workshops. It’s an opportunity for students to discover new Australian plays in a unique and intimate space, explore the issues behind the plays and potentially source scripts for Drama and Theatre major works. Interested students should apply here.

More information can be found on

Redlands Pulse

Mrs Joy Daley
Coordinator of Theatre and Drama
drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9860

Music

Music Forms and Events can be found on Redlands Pulse

Extra Subjects Music Tuition Concert Series

In finalising our Lunchtime Concerts series, parents and friends are invited to the Secondary School Concerts in Week 6. These concerts are designed to provide family and friends with the opportunity to celebrate in their child’s musical achievements to end the year and also as an important opportunity to meet with the tutors.

• Secondary School Series – Monday 18 – Friday 22 November (Week 6)

2020 Private Music Tuition

Discontinuations for private lessons for 2020 have closed. A late administration fee of $250 will now apply as four weeks’ notice has not been received with a Notice of Change Form.

2020 Musicianship Classes

Students who are currently learning an instrument and who would like to further extend their knowledge of Music Theory are encouraged to join one of the Musicianship Classes. Enrolments are now open.

• Junior Campus – Tuesday (7.30-8.15am)
• Secondary Campus (AMEB Grades 4-6) – Tuesday (7.30-8.15am)
• Secondary Campus (AMEB Grades 1-3) – Thursday (7.30-8.15am)

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 Senior Campus Ensembles.

Senior Campus

Advanced and Extension Ensembles Auditions 2020

Auditions for students wishing to move into the Advanced and/or Extension Music Ensemble program, will be able to audition on Monday 18 November and Wednesday 20 November (Week 6). Applications close on Friday 15 November. Students currently enrolled in Advanced and Extension Ensembles are not required to re-audition. Please contact the Secondary School Music Office should you require any further information.

Speech Day and Carols

Additional Rehearsals

Throughout Weeks 7 and 8, Cocurricular Music Ensemble students will be concentrating on combined rehearsals for both the Carols Service and Speech Day/Night. In piecing together challenging repertoire, various ensembles will be combining throughout the school week in readiness for these events. A letter will be distributed during rehearsals in Week 6 outlining specific details.

Junior Campus

Term 4 Music Instrumental Program Concerts

Over the past few weeks, the Music Department has celebrated student performances on the Junior Campus, with children participating in the Yrs 4 and 5 MIP Concert and K-6 Strings Concert. Both concerts were remarkable showcases of musical achievement by all our students and represented the sequential learning experiences as a key component of the Preparatory School and the Junior School Music Instrumental program.

Einstein once said “Life without playing music is inconceivable to me. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music…I get most joy in life out of music.” Alongside students learning new skills on their instruments this year, the Instrumental program also focusses on assisting children to build confidence and form new relationships in team-building contexts. Studies show a direct correlation between musical training and academic success, with research proving that in learning to play an instrument, young children improve memory and abstract reasoning skills, which are essential for many other disciplines like Maths and Science.

In highlighting the musical skills that students have been developing throughout the year, it was evident in these concerts that the various groups and ensembles were well-prepared, confident and skilfully demonstrated a range of instrumental techniques in creating music.

We would like to thank all music specialists, conductors and leaders of these groups and ensembles, in delivering polished, stylistic and expressive performances. In particular, we would like to extend our thanks to MIC of Band Mrs Hilary Luck and Acting MIC Strings Mrs Mar’yana Sywak for their leadership and coordination of these programs across the school, and the superb organisational support provided by Mrs Jacqueline McGlade. 

It has been wonderful to observe such great collaboration this year, as together we all build important arts education experiences for students as they explore and create music together.

Junior Music Ensembles 2020 – Auditions

Auditions for students who would like to be considered to join Junior Concert Band in 2020 took place this week and selection will be notified by the end of this term. Please note that auditions for students wishing to be considered for Junior Voices and the Junior Chamber program will be held next year. Information and audition application forms are available from the Junior Music Office or located on Redlands Pulse.

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