Community Update

The first meeting of the newly formed committee of the Redlands Parents and Friends Association (RPFA) was held earlier this week along with the Annual General Meeting of the Heads of Friends of Group (FoG). The School is so grateful for the volunteer parents within these important groups who, along with our Parent Contact Groups (PCGs) and Class and Year Group parents, continue to keep us informed, included and connected as we head into the social season of events and activities along with planning and preparation for 2025. There are still a number of community, class and year group events to run this Term and these can all be found in the RPFA section of today’s Note Day.

Uniform Recycling Weeks have been a great success at Redlands with hundreds of preloved and unwanted Redlands uniforms recycled. Next week provides another opportunity for old uniforms to be recycled through the large recycling bins that will be located outside the Junior School Reception and near the Student Services Office at the Secondary School. Recycled uniforms are processed and repurposed by Textile Recyclers Australia, our uniform recycling partner. With thanks to Kimberlee Chipper, Redlands Sustainability Manager, for her leadership on this important project supported by passionate volunteers from the RPFA.  A reminder that all preloved and unwanted sports uniforms and new uniform items can be donated to the RPFA’s Second Hand Uniform Sale through the Uniform Shop.

We invite all Redlands students, families and friends to join us for our Community Carols on Sunday 1 December at 5pm at St Peter’s Church, Cremorne. This informal gathering offers a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together to enjoy the joy and peace of the season. Light refreshments will be served and all are welcome.

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

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

From the Principal

Last Friday our Deputy Principal, Sabine Partington, hosted other Deputy Principals from Independent Coeducational Schools from around NSW for a day of professional learning and networking.

As part of the day, I was asked to join a panel discussion with two other recently appointed Principals of Independent Coeducational Schools to share our reflections on our first two years in the role.

As part of the panel discussion, I was asked to share some advice to these Deputy Principals. My advice, and something I have tried to hold onto over the past two years, was pretty simple: don’t forget to remember the things that bring you joy in schools and to regularly seek them out and embrace them.

Sometimes in the busyness of schools, we as educators can forget to seek out and appreciate what brings us fulfillment and joy. For me, it is the connection with the students and seeing them grow, learn, thrive and flourish at Redlands. Pleasingly, I have been able to embrace some of these moments over the past week.

This summer sports season I have returned to coaching Basketball, and while my 17As Boys team had a disappointing result on the court on Saturday, coaching them, either in trainings or games, is truly fulfilling. I also enjoyed watching many of our other Basketball teams play at NBISC on Saturday and seeing their positive spirit on and off the court.

Later in the morning I travelled to our Boat Shed to attend the Rowing 2024-2025 Season launch. What I enjoyed most about the event was hearing our current Rowing Captains, Jemima and Angus, speak so warmly about our previous year’s Rowing Captains, Mikaela and Tom, as part of their boat naming ceremony. It was also wonderful to have the opportunity to catch up with so many of our alumni who are back coaching rowing.

On Tuesday I attended the Prep School assembly and loved hearing the Kindergarten students share their reflections on sustainability and seeing their catchy, rhyming slogans. I was also able to speak to some Year 2 students about their amazing cardboard creations as part of our Year 2 Interschool STEM Challenge that morning.

On Wednesday morning I attended the Secondary School Choir Rehearsal and was blown away by the talent of our singers. (I have a lot of practice to do before Speech Night to get close to their standard!)

And throughout the week, I have been hosting morning teas for Year 7 Tutor Groups to acknowledge their successes and achievements over their first year in the Secondary School, as well as receive feedback on their experiences this year through authentic student voice.

Seeing, hearing and sharing in the joy of our students continues to bring me joy and also feel a lot of pride in our School.

Mr Sean Corcoran

Photo caption: For Remembrance Day, Head of Secondary School Gemma Van de Peer and I rang the school bell as students gathered to observe a minute’s silence, honouring the bravery and sacrifice of those who served. There was also a service held on our Junior Campus, with both students and staff attending. 

Secondary Sport

As the new Year 12 students begin to take their roles within the school community it is important to note that we have and will continue to engage these student leaders and encouraging them to set standards is essential in creating a culture of responsibility, respect, and resilience that future students can emulate. When we look to how this will look in the future it is important to instil the following:

Empowering Student Leaders

• Encourage leaders to actively participate in decision-making processes related to school activities, clubs, or sports. Involve them in planning events, setting team goals, and running student-led initiatives.
• When students have a stake in leadership, they develop stronger commitment and pride in their roles. This ownership fosters a sense of responsibility and accountability, as they see the direct impact of their choices on their peers and school environment.

Modelling Positive Behaviours and Setting High Standards

• Offer leadership training on effective communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Create mentoring systems where senior leaders can guide junior students, modelling qualities like discipline, inclusivity, and resilience.
• Younger students look up to their older peers. When student leaders model positive behaviours and high standards, it creates a ripple effect. This can build a lasting culture where each student cohort strives to embody these values, positively influencing school culture.

Providing Platforms for Leadership

• Allow students to lead community service projects, academic tutoring, or peer support groups. Sports captains, for instance, can lead team discussions on shared goals, or student council leaders can organize workshops on important issues.
• Leaders who engage with the community can make a tangible impact, instilling the mindset that leadership is about contributing to others. This approach also develops future-ready skills that serve students well beyond school.

Recognising and Rewarding Efforts

• Implement recognition programs that honour student leaders’ contributions, such as awards for exemplary behaviour, certificates or public acknowledgment during assemblies.
• Acknowledgment validates their efforts, boosting morale and reinforcing positive behaviour. When other students witness these recognitions, they may feel motivated to aspire to these standards and engage more actively in school life.

Over the coming weeks we are going to be asking our students sport leaders to participate in some activities aimed at building the culture within the sporting community, this is an exciting time for Redlands and sport.

“Good teams become great ones when the members trust each other enough to surrender the ‘me’ for the ‘we’.”

— Phil Jackson, the legendary NBA coach, captures the importance of unity and selflessness in creating a winning culture.

Redlands Secondary Sports Calendar

• Saturday 16 November – Summer ISA Round 4
• Saturday 16 November – Redlands Cup Sailing – RSYS
• Saturday 16 November – Rowing NSW All Schools Championships – SIRC

Basketball

Training Schedule UPDATES

Please check your training schedule carefully as there will be various changes in locations/ days/ times for the next couple of weeks.

Simon Gleeson

Sailing

Tennis

We had some great matches on Saturday.

Redlands 3 had a great win against St Pius 2, with Cameron Bye winning his singles 6-4 and Angel Edwards winning 6-0.

Redlands 12 defeated St Pius 6 by 2 sets to 1, winning both sets of singles and narrowly losing the doubles in a tie break.

Well done to all teams.  Both the matches and the Development squads were excellent, with great attendance and punctuality.

We are looking forward to some good matches this weekend.

The End of Year Tennis Celebration will be held at Mosman Lawn Tennis Club on Friday 29 November – please register your attendance.

We will be holding Tennis camps in the January holidays so look out for the links to enrol coming soon.

Good luck to all teams this weekend.

All matches will be ON unless you are notified – any cancellation will be updated on Clipboard.

Friends of Tennis

Welcoming our new friends of Tennis committee

• President: Camilla B
• Treasurer: Shane E
• Secretary: Marcia and Tom O
• Marketing and Communications: Kathryn P

If you would like to join the Friends of Tennis, please email Camilla – camilla@byron.se

Touch Football

Last weekend saw teams across four different venues with plenty of games played. A few of our notable wins taken by our Senior 4 girls, and Junior C girls!

Trainer of the week: This season we will name players/trainers of the week throughout the term on Note Day each week. These players demonstrate commitment to the team in training and strong performance in games.

• 1sts Girls: Sam Wightwick
• 2nds Girls: Anya Price
• 3rds Girls:
• 4ths Girls Amelie Mueller & Ingrid Rowe
• 5ths Girls: Mia Cruttenden
• 6ths Girls: Serei Bayley
• Junior A Girls: Mila Lipscomb
• Junior B Girls : Sophie Feller
• Junior C Girls : Phoebe Dawson Damer
• Junior D Girls : Ava Phipps
• 1sts Boys : Lachie Price Pontifex
• Junior A Boys : Nova Sebel
• Junior B Boys: Tomas Field

Looking ahead:

Seasonal fixtures are now available in the files tab on the Touch Football Pulse page.

Weekly games will have timings confirmed on students calendar for each team.

For bus travel fixtures, students are expected to travel on school provided busses. If students are planning on travelling with family to the away games email notice to Jparsonage@redlands.nsw.edu.auis required by 8am Wednesday of that week.

Please see below for reminders.

• Redlands sport shorts and an athletics singlet (or Redlands sports polo) to play in.
• A Redlands hat for sun protection during training and games is encouraged.
• Bring plenty of water for games.

A reminder on absence protocols was shared earlier in the week, we thank families for their following of these instructions!

Jordan Parsonage  

General Sport Information

Fixtures

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

Uniform

• The Redlands sports uniform should be worn to all trainings and matches (students are not permitted to wear any non-Redlands branded clothing). In the event of inclement weather students should wear their Redlands fleece or sports tracksuit.
• Students must wear trainer style sneakers that are preferably white with non-marking soles. It is part of our shared responsibility to ensure that students wear footwear that aligns with the activity to be undertaken. High top sneakers, Vans, Converse etc. are not appropriate for School Sport.

Saturday Sport Absences

• Parents are required to log an absence via the Sports Absence Form available on Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport (under ‘Quick Links’ prior to missing any training session or weekly fixture.
• Any student unable to attend a Saturday fixture due to illness, is required to submit a Medical Certificate to their Sports administrator by the Monday morning following the missed fixture.
• Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures.
• Failure to do any of the above will jeopardise a student’s eligibility for Colours, Pockets, and Awards and result in school disciplinary action.
• Please refer to the Student Planner 2024 for full details on requirements for participating in a Representative Sport.
• Bus Transport
  • When travelling on Redlands transport the Redlands school rules are in place and students should be always upholding the values of the school:
    • Have good behaviour, safe behaviour and appropriate language at all times.
    • Follow the driver (and supervising staff) instructions at all times.
    • Obey the transport rules and regulations at all times (seat belts must be worn at all times).
    • Leave the bus how they found it (no rubbish, no mess).

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

Wet Weather

• Unless communicated differently or in the morning of the session (via Redlands Pulse & Clipboard), all training sessions are to be deemed ‘on’.
• Students should bring with them a change of Redlands Sport Uniform (Thursdays only) or their school uniform (Tuesday) if there are light showers during training.

Redlands Concussion Protocols and Updates

Following the publication of the AIS Australian Concussion Guidelines for Youth and Community Sport, the School has released a new Concussion Procedure along with a Concussion Referral and Clearance Form and a Graduated Return to Sport Framework. These documents can be found on Redlands Pulse and are linked below:

• Concussion Procedure
• Concussion Referral and Clearance Form
• Graduated Return to Sport Framework

In addition, we have published a Concussion Information Sheet which summarises how concussion is managed and the pathway a student must follow to return to competition.

• Concussion Information Sheet

Key points include:

• recognising red flag signs or symptoms of concussion (call 000 immediately)
• a student suspected of concussion must follow the graduated return to sport framework before they can return to competition
• a parent/carer is now required to take their child to a healthcare practitioner within 72 hours of the incident for the initial consult and again after 14 days symptom-free (at rest) before the resumption of contact training

Please read the procedure and if you have any queries on how a student will be managed following a suspected concussion, feel free to reach out to the designated Concussion Officer for each campus.

The following staff members have been designated as the Concussion Officer for each campus:

• Ms Mia Lundquist (Secondary School)
• Mr Eddy Atkins (High Country Campus)

Summer Sport

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

Sports Photos

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

Photo Library >> Schoolsports 2022-24 >> select your sport

Password (redlands2024) Redlands has an agreement with SPA Images that we will only use the images for marketing purposes.

Melba has finalised all photos taken of sport teams and co-curricular activities and they are now available for parents to view and purchase. Please visit the Melba Studios website, Select the ‘Schools’ icon. The password for access is winnie.

Summer Sport – Key Contacts

Redlands House and PreKindergarten

Dec 2024 – Jan 2025: Summer Vacation Care for Redlands House and PreK  

We would like to invite you to enrol your child in our upcoming Dec 2024 – Jan 2025 Summer Vacation Care program. To obtain all relevant information pertaining to the holiday activity schedule and daily requirements, we encourage you to visit the Extended Care page in Pulse starting from Thursday 7 November at 12:30pm. You may proceed with your booking on Friday 8 November at 10am, by sending an email directly to Extendedcare@redlands.nsw.edu.au. Please note that bookings will only be accepted starting from Friday 8 November, 10:00am onwards. Any emails or requests received before this time will not be taken into consideration. We kindly request your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this timeline. Our aim is to ensure a fair and organized booking process for all interested participants. Please be advised that bookings are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.,

Students joining Kindergarten in 2025 will still need to attend Redlands House Vacation Care in January.

Important Reminder: Families not returning to Redlands for the 2025 academic year are unfortunately ineligible to enrol in Vacation Care. We kindly ask that you make alternative arrangements for your children as needed. We wish all departing families the very best in their new school communities.

In the event of any Vacation Care queries, please so not hesitate to contact the Extended Care team.

Term 1 2025 starts on Wednesday 29 January.

Seniors and PreK Concert 

Costume Requirements – Each child requires a white pair pants, shorts or skirt for the concert. Can these items please be brought to school in a named zip lock bag before Wednesday 20 November. We will have a full dress rehearsal on Wednesday 20 November. The children will be provided with a t-shirt to wear for the concert.

Concert Day Wednesday 27 November – Children are to arrive at school by 9am on Concert Day in their normal school uniform. The concert will begin at 10am and should conclude by 10.45am. The students will return to Preschool for the rest of the day. Should you wish to take your child home, they can be collected from the Preschool after the concert, once they have changed back into their Redlands uniform.

Term 4 Important Dates

• 18 November: Orange Class Juniors Sing-along 10am
• 22 November: Yellow Class Juniors Sing-along 9.30am
• 22 November:  Blue Class Juniors Sing-along 10am
• 27 November:  Seniors and PreK Concert 10am
• 3 December:    Last day – Half Day – 12 pm collection

Community Christmas Carols – Sunday 1 December, 5pm

Families are invited to join in Community Carols at St Peter’s Church on Sunday 1 December.  We look forward to seeing you there.

Mrs Chemane Huon
Redlands House and Transition Coordinator
chuon@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9904 1448

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

Foundation

Redlanders Breakfast

Many thanks to the Redlanders Association for arranging another fantastic community event and final instalment of their three-part speaker series for 2024.

The unique opportunity to hear from Professor Paul Glare Chair of Pain Medicine, University of Sydney, as well as A. Professor Karin Aubrey, and her team at the Pain Management Research Institute, who presented the ground breaking research they are doing was absolutely fascinating.

One of the most powerful moments of the session was learning about the successful research aimed at alleviating pain in breast cancer patients, a poignant example of how science is helping improve quality of life for those facing chronic pain.

A heartfelt thank you to Shaan and Geoff Verco of the Pain Foundation for generously arranging this unique event for our community, to Vicky Kvisle RL 1974 for coordinating, and to our wonderful MC alumna Lisa Wolf-Jones RL 1990.

It was truly a morning of learning, connection and inspiration.

Young Alumni Update: Madeleine D”Almeida  RL 2023

During my time at Redlands, I played every sport I could – not because I had to, but because it was something I genuinely loved. Sports were a social outlet for me, a chance to spend time with friends while doing something that kept me grounded. Even in Year 12, when balancing academics and extracurriculars could be overwhelming, playing sports kept me sane. It gave me a routine, something to look forward to, and an escape from the pressures of school. That year, I even picked up basketball for the first time, and thanks to the incredible support and coaching at Redlands, I was able to progress quickly and really enjoy the game.

Now, being back at Redlands as a coach is amazing. I love getting to see the program from a new perspective and contribute to the same sports I was once a part of. Teaching what I’ve learned is rewarding, and it’s a great way to stay connected to a community I value so much.

I also took Art and Textiles during my senior years. Even though managing everything seemed challenging, these subjects never felt like a burden. They were creative outlets that brought balance and excitement to my schedule. What I learned in those classes continues to be valuable in my design degree at uni, where I apply those skills to coding websites and apps, understanding design theories, and creating graphic design projects.

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

Redlands Parents and Friends

Introducing the 2024/25 RPFA Committee

Two weeks after our AGM, the Redlands Parents and Friends Committee held their first meeting of the year. We welcomed new members and sadly farewelled a long serving member (see the week in pictures).

On behalf of the Committee and School we would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Karen Nicholson who has tirelessly served on the Committee and been instrumental supporting the Friends of Groups for 13 years! We also extend our thanks to Nancie Pageau for her three years as Senior School Parent Coordinator. Big cheers to Monika Crennan for her efforts last year to make supporter gear a reality and Lisa Middlebrook for her support. Jenny Krallis is also rolling off from serving as Prep Parent Coordinator but is now serving on the Friends of Dance Committee, so still in the RPFA fold!

Very pleased to add another member to the crew on the night welcoming Alli Levitch-Edwards, who was voted in at the meeting.

The Principal and Vice Principal joined us for this special kick off meeting and provided School updates.

Dates for the Diary

Second Hand Book Sale

2 December 2024 and 21 February 2025

To will raise funds for our much loved Twilight Drinks (and minimise landfill!), second hand book sales will be taking place on 2 December 2024 and 21 February 2025.

Uniform Recycling Week

Next week of 18 November is Uniform Recycling Week. Students can bring in their old uniform items for recycling. Large uniform recycling bins will be placed outside the Junior School Reception and the Student Services Office on the Senior Campus.

Please ensure that ONLY the following items are brought in for recycling:

Other items, such as shorts and shirts, can be sent to your local charity shop for reuse.

All sports uniforms and new uniform items can be donated to the RPFA’s Second Hand Uniform Sale. Please keep these separate and place in the yellow bin at the Uniform Shop during opening hours.

Upcoming Parent / Family Get-togethers 

Contact us to list your event.

Walks on Tracks

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

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

Walks start at 8.40am and are roughly 1 1/2- 2 hours. For those with the time, we love to stop for a coffee afterwards. In case you’re running late, just text Ann Marie so they can wait for you. Walks for the remainder of the year:

Any questions, please contact Ann Marie on 0406 691 533. See you walking!

Book Club

The Redlands Book Club is a group of Redlands parents – past and present – who share a love of reading. New members are always welcome! The Book Club meets twice each school term to discuss a book, rotating among members’ homes. Occasionally, outings are also organised to events, movies or shows that are tied in with books. If you would like to join Book Club, and learn where we are meeting this month or simply want to know more, please contact Monica or Sabiha.

The last meeting of the year will be Monday 2 December at 11am as a Christmas lunch. We will be discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. 

For some summer holiday reading inspo and the planners the books planned for Terms 1 and 2 of 2025 are:
·         Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
·         Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum
·         The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
·         At the Foot of the Cherry Tree by Alli Parker

Unplugged AI

This Term, two of our wonderful Class Parents, Daniella Aburto and Anita Fonseca will be facilitating an “Unplugged AI” lunch club for Prep school kids! Over six fun-filled sessions, students from K-2 will explore the basics of Artificial Intelligence through engaging games and hands-on activities – no devices needed! They’ll develop key skills like critical thinking while having fun with friends. They’d love for your kids to join them on Fridays at lunchtime as they dive into AI in a playful, screen-free way!

Supporter Gear

NEWS FLASH: FREE DELIVERY to the Uniform Shop for pick up now available!

Summer sports and co curricular comp season has started! For the first time we can represent our students in supporter gear!! Order your cap and polo here. Can’t wait to see all the supporters carrying the blue and gold. Go Redlands!!   

SHINING A LIGHT ON…FRIENDS OF AFL

Our newly-formed Friends of AFL Group was created out of an end-of-season friendly discussion on the team WhatsApp Group between returning parents who were keen to positively contribute to AFL next year.

About AFL at Redlands

• AFL is part of the AFL Independent Schools competition with all games being played within the Sydney Basin against other independent schools.
• The Redlands AFL teams have a mixed ability of skilled players whereby allowing some to develop their leadership qualities whilst others can focus on mastering the game’s fundamentals.
• Macquarie Uni Sports Fields is both our Training and Game Day venue, and it’s currently undergoing exciting major upgrades which will ultimately benefit both the game and the player.
• AFL is a low expense winter sport. A player simply needs footy boots and a mouthguard (headgear is optional) in addition to the Redlands AFL uniform.

5 Questions with the Friends of AFL Chair

Name: Jo Beck

Role: Friends of AFL Chair

Children: Sammy Yr 9 and Owen Yr 7

1) Which superhero would the Friends of AFL be:

I would chose the “superhero” name for the Friends of AFL to be The Sidekick as our Group works alongside the Redlands AFL department whether it be by assisting with organising, simply supporting or helping out behind the scenes.

2) Why you decided to be FoAFL Chair:

Our family of 4 has been directly involved in local club AFL for 10 years – first with Lane Cove Cats, then Mosman Swans and now North Shore Swans. We’ve experienced first hand the importance of volunteers within sporting communities, particularly AFL in Sydney. I felt now was a great time to lend support to AFL at Redlands as it’s a growing sport within the school & my son played this year and will play again next year!

3) Why you would encourage others parents to volunteer:

I’d encourage other parents to consider volunteering as it’s a rewarding experience which also helps demonstrate to your children the value of giving-back and getting involved. I think it’s also important to help “share the load”.

4) Trading places with my children:

If I could trade places with my children for the day, I’d love to experience not having to think about what to cook everyone for dinner!

5) What are you volunteer survival tips:

1. Don’t be afraid to ask. There’s so much support at Redlands for these Groups.
2. Be kind to yourself. Volunteering can be exhausting.

The Week in Pictures

RPFA President Brittne Whitelaw and Sean Corcoran thanked Karen Nicholson for her 13 years of service to the school with beautiful flowers and messages of thanks at the RPFA meeting.

Book Club had a great meeting last week discussing Safe Haven by Shankari Chandran. 

Do you have event pics you want to share? Please send them to RPFA Note Day.

Community Christmas Carols – Sunday 1 December, 5pm

RPFA Committee

President: Brittne Whitelaw
Vice President: Carrie Taylor
Secretary: Jennifer Mast
Treasurer: Joe Russo
Committee: Daniella Aburto, Tara Boris, Alli Levitch-Edwards, Michelle McDonald, Emma Okhovat, Kathryn Parsons, Sophia Stewart-Kasimba.

Head of Secondary School

With only four weeks left this term, and a series of endings taking place, it certainly feels like the year is coming to a close. Our 2024 Year 12 student examinations concluded this week. Our Year 9 students returned from Camp and at this point in the week, our Year 10 students have now almost finished their Camp experience too. The Year 7-9 Examination blocks have concluded which our younger students approached with such commitment and conscientiousness. At this point in the term, it’s an excellent time to for students to reflect on the year that’s been, the challenges they have overcome and the many accomplishments they have achieved.

I am pleased to share that at our Stage 4 Assembly this week, the Year 12 Captains bestowed With Heart Awards to Elias Buggy Axton and Brodie Howes. Congratulations to these two fantastic humans who always display generosity and care in their treatment of others.

Parent Drop Off and Pick Up Safety Is Required on Waters Road

Attention to the Road Rules and Parking Rules is required for our students’ safety on Waters Road.

• Please do not drop your child off in a no-parking or no-stopping zone.
• Please do not double park.
• Please do not drop your child off while paused at the traffic lights.
• Please do not do a U-Turn on Waters Rd near the traffic lights.

Instead:

• drop your child off near St Peter’s Anglican Church (Winnie St, Waters Rd, Sutherland St). They can simply walk through the green area and cross safely at the lights.
• drop your child off in Grosvenor St (near Woolworths). They can simply walk around the corner, cross safely at the pedestrian crossing and walk along Waters Rd to school.
• drop your child off somewhere else near to school and let them walk to the campus

As a community we appreciate your compliance with basic safety standards. We would rather a student be late to school than injured. We all know young people often do not want to have to walk and may respond with a non-verbal grievance such as an eye-roll. We also know that our young people can navigate a bit of discomfort for their own safety. Thank you for your support and care of your child/ren and the child/ren of other parents.

Year 9 and 10 Camps

While Year 9 students really felt the heat last week at Myall Lakes, Year 10 have experienced some drizzle and more subdued temperatures. Students approached all of their activities in good spirits and showed resilience in overcoming some of the more uncomfortable elements of Camp. Along with hiking, biking, paddling and some dolphin spotting, birthdays have been celebrated and students benefited from a lolly and chocolate drop one afternoon. Sincere thanks go to Redlands staff who make this happen – from the organisation to the activation on the ground – they go above and beyond in the care and commitment to the students.

Calling all Year 8 Parents and Students!

The 2025 Moonbah Evening takes place next Monday evening at 6.00pm in Redlands Hall.   

On the evening you’ll meet the High Country Campus Leadership Team, receive further details about the Learning Program and learn some top tips for thriving at Jindabyne from our senior students. We’ve sincerely appreciated the collective efforts of our staff, students and parents in the creation of this experiential and residential experience for Year 9 and are looking forward to sharing further details with you all. The evening begins promptly at 6.00pm. We ask that parents have an intentional conversation with their Year 8 child about what they will be doing after school on Monday – coming home to meet you and travelling back to school with you or staying at school to study and meeting you just before 6.00pm. Mr Tod-Hill has further information on accommodations being made to supervise Year 8 prior to the evening’s commencement.

Redlands Community Carols

Families are invited to join in Community Carols at St Peter’s Church on Sunday 1st of December. We look forward to seeing you there.

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

Chaplains

Community Christmas Carols

We warmly invite all Redlands students, families and friends to join us for our Community Carols on Sunday 1 December at 5pm at St Peter’s Church, Cremorne. This informal gathering offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy singing cherished carols together and celebrate the Christian story of Christmas. Come and experience the joy and peace of the season with light refreshments and a friendly community atmosphere. All are welcome – we hope to see you there!

Kirsten Philips
Secondary School Chaplain

Fiona Mackenzie
Junior School Chaplain 

Cocurricular Clubs

Sophie Yu Represents Redlands at NSW Constitutional Convention: Exploring the Boundaries of Free Expression

Sophie Yu (Year 11) recently represented Redlands at the NSW Schools Constitutional Convention, held on 5 November at the historic Parliament of NSW. This prestigious annual event brings together young Australians passionate about understanding the Australian Constitution and the workings of government, fostering a new generation of informed and engaged citizens.

The day began with an inspiring keynote address by Sydney University Professor Emerita Anne Twomey, a leading expert in constitutional law, who shared insights into the evolving landscape of Australia’s Constitution and democratic systems. Following the keynote, students engaged in small-group discussions on the critical topic, “Limits on freedom of political expression,” exploring complex questions about individual rights, democratic responsibilities, and the boundaries of free speech in a democratic society.

As one of over 90 Year 11 students chosen from across NSW, Sophie actively participated in debates and workshops that encouraged civic awareness, analytical thinking, and public speaking. The convention provided an invaluable platform for students to connect with peers from diverse schools and communities, enriching their understanding of civic engagement and offering a unique perspective on national issues.

Congratulations to Sophie for her enthusiasm, leadership, and commitment to representing Redlands on such an influential stage.

Calling all Secondary School Student Performers To Join the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase

Calling all Secondary School students! Don’t miss the chance to spread joy and connect with the community by participating in the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase on Thursday 28 November, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Bougainvillea Retirement Village.

This annual event offers students from Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to bring holiday cheer to the residents through musical performances which could involve singing, acting or dancing. It’s a wonderful way to give back, make meaningful connections, and celebrate the spirit of Christmas together.

Students interested in taking part in this memorable event can sign up by clicking on the banner below. Let’s make this Christmas season extra special for everyone involved – sign up now to be part of the joy!

Nick Walker
Coordinator of Activities
nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Service

Indigenous Literacy Foundation – The Great Book Swap and Bake Sale

On Friday 1 November, Redlands Secondary School hosted a Great Book Swap and Bake Sale to raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. This initiative was a collaboration between Service Learning and Social Engagement, led by Service Captains Lachlan Green and Charlotte Humphreys, and Yr 12 students Kosta Mangos and Lauren Dower, who organised the event as their CAS Project.

The Swap and Sale were both a great success. The atmosphere was joyful and vibrant and together the Redlands community raised $2,400 which is a wonderful achievement. A special thank you to the Mangos family who donated many cupcakes, to everyone who donated baked goods and books, to the Yr 12 students who volunteered on the day and to the Roseby Library staff who coordinated the Staff Book Swap.

For more information on the ILF, please visit their website.

2024 Christmas Drive: Share the Dignity

This year, Redlands is supporting Share the Dignity’s “It’s in the Bag” campaign. The campaign involves filling bags with toiletries as well as a special gift and card for Christmas. These bags are delivered to women and children in need on Christmas morning.

Each Tutor Group has been given a bag to fill with instructions. As a team, and with the help of HSC students, the students will organise how they are going to purchase the necessary goods for the bag and will be challenged to bring in more bags to fill. The support of parents and guardians to purchase the goods is very much appreciated!

For more information on the campaign, please visit the website.

Ms Rosanna Peterson
HSIE Teacher
rpeterson@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Uniform Recycling Week

Uniform Recycling Week

Next week Redlands will be having a Uniform Recycling Week where students will have the opportunity to bring in their old uniform items for recycling. Large uniform recycling bins will be placed outside the Junior School reception and outside the Student Services Office.

Please ensure that only the items above/below are brought in for recycling. Other items, such as shorts and shirts, can be sent to your local charity shop for reuse.

Kimberlee Chipper
Sustainability Manager

Year 11

Redlands University and Careers Advisors

We encourage all Year 12 students to organise a meeting with our University and Careers Advisors, as this is a valuable opportunity to receive expert guidance on students post-school pathways. Our experienced advisors offer tailored advice on university courses, vocational training and career planning, providing students with the clarity and direction needed to make informed decisions about their future.

If students haven’t yet scheduled a session, please do so by booking through Pulse. Don’t miss this important chance to prepare for your next steps with confidence.

Year 12 Study Centre Update

The Year 12 Study Centre is temporarily closed. Year 12 students are not permitted to study in the Learning Hub after school until Tuesday 19 November. Once reopened, the Study Centre will be accessible Monday to Thursday from 3:30pm to 7:30pm.

If students are staying back at school over the next week, they should be working under supervision in the School Library.

Currently, only the Illuminate program is running on Level 3.

Attendance

We want to emphasise the importance of consistent attendance for student overall learning experience and success. Regular attendance not only supports their academic progress but also helps students stay connected with their classmates, teachers, and school community.

We understand that there may be times when absences are unavoidable. However, to ensure everyone is on track, we are committed to closely monitoring attendance and addressing any concerns. Moving forward, students with frequent or unapproved absences will be receive detentions and be required to meet with their Year Advisor to discuss support strategies. If attendance does not improve following these discussions, further steps may include meetings with parents or guardians and additional follow-up actions.

We’re here to support students in achieving their best, and to make sure everyone has a successful and fulfilling end to the year.

Student Driving

This week in our year meeting, students engaged in an important discussion about driving safety, a timely reminder as many will soon be on the roads independently, if they aren’t already. The presentation highlighted the serious responsibilities that come with driving and the potential consequences of risky behaviour on the road. Here are the key points we shared, which you may wish to reinforce at home:

1. Road Safety Statistics:
   • Road crashes are the second leading cause of injury and death among young Australians.
   • Young drivers (ages 17–25) make up only 15% of licensed drivers but account for 25% of road fatalities.
   • Speeding is the leading cause of fatal crashes among young drivers, with males being especially at risk.
2. Understanding the Risks:
   • Young drivers face heightened risks when they first receive their P-plates, often due to inexperience.
   • Unlike learner drivers, who typically stick to familiar routes and safer conditions, P-platers are more likely to face challenging and unexpected driving situations.
3. Passengers and Peer Pressure:
   • The presence of friends in the car can increase the likelihood of risky behaviour. With passengers, a young driver’s chance of being involved in a crash can increase by five times.
   • Peer pressure can lead to distractions and impulsive decisions, which are especially dangerous behind the wheel.
4. Brain Development and Risk-Taking:
   • The part of the brain responsible for decision-making and assessing consequences, the prefrontal cortex, continues to develop into the mid-20s. This delayed development can make young drivers more prone to impulsive and risk-taking behaviour.
5. Real-Life Consequences:
   • Recently, a Redlands staff member reported an incident involving two vehicles driven by our Year 12 students. The young drivers were observed engaging in dangerous manoeuvres, which nearly resulted in an accident. This incident highlights the immediate and potentially life-altering consequences of risky driving.
6. Encouraging Responsible Choices: We encouraged students to see driving as a responsibility to themselves and others, not just a personal freedom.

Here are a few ways you can support this message at home:

• Discuss the importance of staying focused and minimising distractions while driving.
• Encourage open conversations about handling peer pressure, especially when passengers are in the car.
• Remind them to obey road rules and avoid risky behaviours, such as speeding or showing off for friends.
• Emphasise the impact of their choices on family, friends, and the broader community.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 11 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au  

Year 10

Year 10 are currently away on Camp.

The students have engaged whole-heartedly with the programme at Myall Lakes this week. The weather has had a little something for everyone to enjoy, whether they have been out canoeing, biking or hiking! It’s been a great week our cohort has risen to meet the challenges of the trip head on.

Biking 1

Canoe 2

Wading 1

Year 9

Year 9 Camp to Myall Lakes

Last week, Year 9 embarked on their camp to Myall Lakes. The week was a huge success and students have come back this week with new friends, new skills and many stories to share about their adventures.  

The weather proved to be somewhat exciting, including some intense heat and a lightning storm. It was impressive to see the students approach these challenges with a sense of humour and optimism. 

Some of the highlights for the week included watching the sunrise over Mungo Beach, setting up an improvised sailing boat to cruise along the lake, coordinating games of paddle cricket and learning to play Mafia with new friends. 

Thank you to everyone involved in making this a great week. It was a wonderful way to consolidate on the excellent year that Year 9 has had so far.  

Schools for Impact Excursion

Next Thursday, Year 9 students will attend an excursion to Sydney University as part of the Schools for Impact program, where they’ll hear from four selected charities. 

Please encourage your child to complete their ‘mini-job’ over the coming days and contribute the funds raised to the Raisely page. After hearing directly from the charities next week, students will be able to make educated decisions about how to allocate these funds based on which charity resonates with them most. 

This experience offers a valuable opportunity for students to learn about challenges faced within the local Sydney community and to connect with social enterprises, which may open doors for future involvement in CAS or the Duke of Edinburgh program. 

Thank you again for your support! 

Mr Tobias Horan
Yr 9 Advisor
9968 9872
thoran@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 8

Building on our Values: Project Rockit

This week, we were visited by Project Rockit, who held a positive and well-received seminar on personal values and how we can use these to inspire change in our community. The presenters provided a reflective session that encouraged students to think about the social values they are passionate about, and to explore how they can take action on these within the school and broader community, to embody positive social leadership and enact valuable change.

The event began with some thought-provoking ‘would you rather’ style questions. I encourage you to give them a shot – what would you choose? Would you rather:

• An army of twenty ducks or one hippo?
• Win MVP of the final or have your team win the championship?
• Give a 5-minute speech in front of 10,000 people or have a photo of you turned into a meme?
• Direct a movie or star in a movie?
• Have everyone see you as a bossy or see you as lazy?
• Be a small part of a cause you care about or a large part of a cause you don’t care about?

These questions stimulated valuable conversation amongst students, leading them to think about success, resilience, achievement, reputation and impact. It was pleasing to witness students considering their own values and considering how these might shape their future impact on our school and the broader community.

Student Recognition – Brodie Howes

This term, our School Captains have created a new motto to capture our endeavours across the rest of the year and into 2025. This is ‘with heart’ – a fitting summary of putting our all into the activities in which we engage at Redlands.

Congratulations to Brodie Howes, who is the first Yr 8 student to receive a ‘with heart’ award, in recognition for his positive spirit and valuable support in acting as a mentor to some of our new Yr 8 students this term and last.

Moonbah – Gearing up for Growth: Monday 18 November

One final reminder that our Moonbah Gearing for Growth evening is nearly here! The school invites Yr 8 students and their parents/carers to attend on Monday 18 November from 6:00pm-8:00pm. This event is designed to offer students and parents/carers clear answers to any last questions they have about the Moonbah program for 2025. See the infographic below for further details.

Please be aware that, for the evening, we are encouraging children to travel home before they attend the evening event with parents/carers, as the library will not be accessible to them on Monday afternoon.

If students are unable to return home prior to the event, they will need to remain in a classroom completing quiet study, supervised by me and Ms Wang. This supervision space will on Level 4 of the Learning Hub.

Please email me (jtodhill@redlands.nsw.edu.au) if your child will need to remain at school for the afternoon prior to the Moonbah Gearing for Growth session.

Speech Night

The Redlands 141st Secondary School Speech Night is fast approaching on Wednesday 4 December. The evening is a wonderful celebration of all our students’ achievements this year. Please make sure you view Pulse for all the relevant details.

The Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase

The school is encouraging all Secondary School students to join forces in spreading the joy of Christmas and connecting with the community by participating in the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase on Thursday 28 November, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Bougainvillea Retirement Village.

This annual event offers students from Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to bring holiday cheer to the residents through musical performances which could involve singing, acting or dancing. It is a wonderful way to give back, make meaningful connections, and celebrate the spirit of Christmas together. Students interested in taking part in this memorable event can sign up by clicking HERE.

Sign up now to be part of the joy!

Term 4 Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

• Moonbah: Gearing for Growth Evening – Week 6: Monday 18 November
• Speech Night (and Term End) – Week 8: Wednesday 4 December

Mr Jimmy Tod-Hill
Year 8 Advisor
jtodhill@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462

Year 7

Project Rockit 

Today we had a fantastic session led by the incredible team at Project Rockit about the importance of managing our online presence. This engaging and informative presentation highlighted the importance of students having power over their choices and how to navigate challenging online situations. Students were empowered to use their help seeking behaviours and seek support from their trusted adults. This session was fun, engaging and allowed students to explore both the positive and negative aspects of social media. If you would like further information about how to support young people online, the following websites have some fantastic information, eSafety Commisioner, kidsonline and Project Rockit. 

National History Challenge 

The National History Challenge was open to all students in Year 7-9, and the following students in Year 7 are to be congratulated for attending weekly lunchtime sessions with Mr Allen throughout Semester 1 to complete an independent research project on a topic of historical inquiry of their own choice.  

Isaac Bishop received a Young Historian Green award for participating in the process of historical research on the bombing of Darwin in the 2nd World War.  

A Bronze Award for a group project goes to Miriam Killin, Ines Tan and Scarlett Tan who submitted a video presentation on panda diplomacy, which tracked the rationale behind the trade in pandas to countries outside China to preserve the species and grow China’s international relations with other nations.

Finally, a Bronze award also goes to Ivy Abineno for her research on the heavy investment and development of war planes in response to the crisis of trench warfare in WW1. 

Well done to all of these students.

ICAS Maths 

Congratulations to the following students who received a distinction in the ICAS Maths Competition, Kody Benoliel, Ella-Sophie Feller, Keaton Horry-Thew, Ashton Hsiau, Megumi Ishii, Aashray So, Alexia Tsacalos and Ethan Wei. 

The following students are also to be congratulated for their distinction in the AMC Mathematics Competition, Jeremy Beggs, Kody Benoliel, Keaton Horry-Thew, Ashton Hsiau, Megumi Ishii, Alexia Tsacalos and Ethan Wei.

A huge shout out also goes to Enrico Viese Vivaldi who achieved a High Distinction (Best in School) for the AMC Mathematics Competition.  

Well done to all of these students. 

Shout-outs 

A special shout out to Stella Brock and Mila Lipscomb on their debut in the 1sts Girls Touch Football team. The girls slotted in effortlessly and showed their skills and composure in the tightly fought contest against Central Coast Grammar School.

Speech Night

The Redlands 141st Secondary School Speech Night is fast approaching on Wednesday 4 December. The evening is a wonderful celebration of all our students’ achievements this year. Please make sure you view Pulse for all the relevant details.

Calling all Secondary School Student Performers To Join the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase

Calling all Secondary School students! Don’t miss the chance to spread joy and connect with the community by participating in the Redlands Christmas Bougainvillea Showcase on Thursday 28 November from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Bougainvillea Retirement Village.

This annual event offers students from Years 7 to 12 the opportunity to bring holiday cheer to the residents through musical performances which could involve singing, acting or dancing. It’s a wonderful way to give back, make meaningful connections, and celebrate the spirit of Christmas together.

Students interested in taking part in this memorable event can sign up by clicking on the banner below. Let’s make this Christmas season extra special for everyone involved—sign up now to be part of the joy!

Important Dates  

Ms Abby Walker
Yr 7 Advisor
9968 9818
awalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Head of Junior School

Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day this week, Junior Campus students (P-6) gathered to honour the service of the men and women from our defence forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. In a short ceremony, we reflected on the courage and dedication shown by those who have served, both past and present. Our students listened respectfully, and together we paid our respects, ensuring their legacy is remembered.

2025 Student Orientation – Friday 15 November

Tomorrow, as part of their orientation process into Redlands, we will welcome over fifty new students who will be joining the school in 2025.  I know that our current students will warmly welcome their soon-to-be peers.  For part of the day, Yrs 2, 3, 4 and 5 also move to the grade that they will be in next year. This will allow them some time to enjoy activities with the current grade teachers, new students, and begin to get a feel of new learning spaces and expectations.

Preparing Yr 6 for Secondary School

Also, tomorrow our Yr 6 students will enjoy a full day in the Secondary School as part of their transition, an important day for them ahead of their move into Yr 7 in 2025. For any Yr 6 student not continuing at Redlands, a normal day of learning will take place on our campus.

Christmas At Redlands

From Ms McKenzie, our Junior Campus Chaplain

This year at Redlands we are going to be having several opportunities to share in the joy of Christmas.

Junior Campus Carols and A Touch of Christmas Mufti Day

Junior Campus Carols for students K – 6 will be held at 9am Tuesday 26 November in Dunnet Hall.

To celebrate and have a final fund raise to support Wayside Chapel Christmas appeal students are invited to wear “a touch” of Christmas to our Carol service and bring a donation for collection. Students should wear their school unform but can accessorise; for example, they can wear a hat, some tinsel, a head band or bracelets, anything that has a Christmas colour. Please note that Junior School students need to change into their school uniform at lunch ready for their special sports award ceremony in the afternoon.  

Help Redlands Junior Campus achieve the goal set by our Junior School Captains of raising the most funds in a year by a school for the important work of Wayside Chapel.

Anglicare Toy’s ‘n’ Tucker

Another opportunity to give is our annual Toy’s ‘n’ Tucker giving for Anglicare. Bring your gifts to one of the receptions by Monday 2 December. Gift ideas can be found here.

Uniform Recycling Week

Next week Redlands will be having a Uniform Recycling Week where students will have the opportunity to bring in their old uniform items for recycling. Large uniform recycling bins will be placed outside the Junior School Reception and outside the Student Services Office.

Please ensure that only the items above/below are brought in for recycling. Other items, such as shorts and shirts, can be sent to your local charity shop for reuse.

Kimberlee Chipper
Sustainability Manager

Redlands Community Carols

Families are invited to join in Community Carols at St Peter’s Church on Sunday 1 December. We look forward to seeing you there.

Speech Day Timings for Wednesday 4 December 

Some advance notice of key timings for student movements for the Junior School Speech Day on Wednesday 4 December, 11:00am at the Star.

• 6.50am drop off at school (Allister St): All Junior Concert Band, Junior Jazz Band, Junior Strings students: note, given the early departure these students will be bussed to the Star from school.
• 7.50am drop off at school (Allister St): Junior Choir Students: note, given the early departure these students will be bussed to the Star from school.
• 9.00-9.15am (no later than 9.15am) arrival at The Star for all Prize Winners (to be announced Monday 2 December)
• 9.20-9.30am (no later than 9.30am) arrival at The Star for all other students

I will send a further letter to Junior School parents next week outlining the detailed arrangements for Speech Day.

Mr Ian Holden
Head of Junior School
iholden@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022

Head of Preparatory School

2024 Remembrance Day

Year 1 Student Reflection

This year PreK-6 students gathered on the oval at 11am to show their respect to fallen soldiers in past wars and conflicts. Mr Holden shared what the symbolic meaning of the red poppies meant while Mrs Breckenridge read the ode. We then stood in silence for a minute and thought about all the soldiers who died and we were truly grateful for all the sacrifices they made so that we can live in our free country today. I really hope that no more soldiers have to go to war anymore.

Year 2 STEAM Day

Year 2 students participated in the Cardboard Challenge this week under the guidance of Mr Price and Mrs Anagnostu. A selection of students collaborated with students from Shore and Loreto Kirribilli to create solutions to issues our local gardens might face. Have you ever wondered how we can keep bat poo off our balconies and backyards? The students designed and built prototypes to try and solve this problem and many others that could preserve our parks and native wildlife. The rest of the students were inspired by a video Caine’s Arcade. Their task was to work together to create an arcade style game using only cardboard and recycled resources. No iPads or electricity were allowed! They came up with some amazing ideas and designs and were able to build games that not only looked great but were also able to be played by other students. All the students should be proud of the creative ideas they produced and the way that they worked together in their teams to solve problems. Well done, Year 2! 

Christmas at Redlands 

A message from Fiona McKenzie, Junior Campus Chaplain

This year at Redlands we are going to be having several opportunities to share in the joy of Christmas. 

Junior Campus Carols and A Touch of Christmas Mufti Day 

Junior Campus Carols for students K – 6 will be held on Tuesday 26 November in Dunnet Hall at 9am.

To celebrate and have a final fund raise to support Wayside Chapel Christmas appeal students are invited to wear “a touch” of Christmas to our Carol service and bring a donation for collection. They can wear a hat, some tinsel, a head band or bracelets, anything that has a Christmas colour. 

Help Redlands Junior Campus achieve the goal set by our Junior School Captains of raising the most funds in a year by a school for the important work of Wayside Chapel.  

Please note that Junior School students need to be able to change into their full school uniform at lunch ready for their special sports award ceremony in the afternoon.  

Anglicare Toy’s ‘n’ Tucker

Another opportunity to give is our annual Toy’s ‘n’ Tucker giving for Anglicare. Bring your gifts to one of the receptions by Monday 2 December. Gift ideas can be found here.  

Redlands Community Carols

Families are invited to join in Community Carols at St Peter’s Church on Sunday 1 December. We look forward to seeing you there.

Term 4 Dates for Prep School Students

As the term starts to get busy, can I please remind families to keep an eye on the school calendar that can be found on Pulse. If there are any questions related to any event, please don’t hesitate to email Ms Pontes or myself for clarification.

Prep Games Day – 29 November 

A message from Ms Longworth

We are excited to be having our Prep Games Day on Friday 29 November. It is going to be a great day full of fun activities! 

What to Wear

New uniform or PE uniform

What to Bring 

• Hat 
• Water bottles
• Recess and Lunch (canteen orders will still be available)

Schedule

• 8-8.20am – Regular arrival time
• 8.20-8.30am – Students will go to classrooms for roll call
• 8.30-10.30am – Kindy and Year 1 Rotation of Activities  (Year 2 Normal Class time)
• 10.30-11am – Recess
• 11am-1pm – Y2 Rotation of Activities (Kindy and Year 1 Normal Class time)
• 1pm – End of Day – Regular lunchtime and classes after lunch.  Normal pick up time apply.
• After school activities – OOSH and Prep Sport are on. 

Parents are welcome to watch during the allocated time for their child’s year group.

Uniform Recycling Week

Next week Redlands will be having a Uniform Recycling Week where students will have the opportunity to bring in their old uniform items for recycling. Large uniform recycling bins will be placed outside the Junior School Reception and outside the Student Services Office.

Please ensure that only the items above/below are brought in for recycling. Other items, such as shorts and shirts, can be sent to your local charity shop for reuse.

Kimberlee Chipper
Sustainability Manager

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

Junior Sport

What’s New?

Our Junior School Pulse Sport pages continue to have a high number of visitors each week, thank you to those families who visit and review information that has been uploaded on there for your use. For those who are not regular visitors we encourage you to have a look as there have been quite a few updates in preparation for Term 1 2025.

• 2025 major carnival dates and times so you can lock these in on your family and work calendars
• 2025 Term 1 key dates which will be visible on our Junior School Sport calendar in the coming weeks
• Representative Summer sport trials change of format for Basketball, Touch Football, Tennis and Girls Football
• Student preseason training package for swimming, cross country and athletics available to download to prepare for major carnivals.

2024 NSW Valour State Athletics

Well done to all our Redlands students who competed at State Athletics on the weekend. We have a number of students who represent various little athletic associations around Sydney each weekend and quite a few selected from to represent their club in the State Relay on Sunday at Homebush.

Important reminder regarding student pick up at sport venues on Wednesdays

Please take note of the following important reminders regarding Wednesday sport pick-up. If you plan to pick up your child from the venue, please notify the Junior School Sport department (juniorsport@redlands.nsw.edu.au) before 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

Any emails received after this time will not be passed on to supervising staff, and your child will return to school as usual.

Discuss the pick-up arrangements with your child each week to avoid confusion. We’ve had some children feeling upset at the venue because they were unsure of the plan.

If you have a standing pick-up arrangement, remind your child to inform the staff (Redlands teachers) during transit to the venue. This will help alleviate any stress at dismissal time.

If you or the carer is not at the venue at the time of departure, your child will be transported back to school. Please ensure you arrive slightly earlier to avoid this situation.

Pick up has to occur at the conclusion of the session and not prior. Students cannot be left behind for late arriving families.

Rep Sport Summer Sport Term 4

A reminder to check your app each week in regard to your child’s team as our teams are ‘fluid’, meaning teams may change from week to week depending on 3 main criteria:

ABILITY                    in direct comparison to other students across the sport

ATTENDANCE        any student who misses 2 games in a season unrelated to sickness may be moved

ATTITUDE                this is based on behaviour at trainings, on game day and not limited to the sporting arena

Parents and carers are reminded to check the teams each Friday afternoon for changes that may have taken place at training during the week. Students may at times be asked to fill in for other teams occasionally due to absentees etc.

Non-Rep Sport Term 4

Students were reminded about the three ‘rights’ and how they impact upon their involvement in Redlands Sport in Term 4. Students are asked to adhere to these;

• Right place
• Right time
• Right equipment

Can you please ensure your check your child’ activities to see what sport they are commencing in this term making sure they bring the appropriate gear and or equipment to sport.

Non rep families are also reminded to check the home page of Pulse as well as their individual sport pages on a regular basis for updates.

Term 4 2024 Upcoming Key Dates

These have all been updated on Pulse for your viewing and preparation These events can also be located in our school sport calendar. The  Junior School Parent Information Booklet has also been updated for Term 4- this can be viewed here Parent Information Booklet

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

Dance Academy

Final Rehearsal | Sunday 17 November | Prep, Junior and Senior Students

Our final rehearsal is this weekend!

• Date: Sunday 17 November
• Times: see rehearsal schedule (available on EOYP Pulse page)
• Location: Redlands Hall (on Senior Campus – access to Senior Campus via Gerard Street gate) 
• Hair for rehearsal: low bun
• What to wear: regular dance uniform

This will be a full nonstop run of the performances to give students and teachers an idea of the pace of the show, and the lighting designers and stage managers insight of what is required from them in advance of putting the production on the stage. 

Please check our RDA EOYP Pulse page for the most up-to-date information on rehearsals, including a map of the Senior Campus.

Backstage Volunteers for End of Year Performance

The Academy End of Year Performances at The Concourse are fast approaching, and there’s still time to volunteer.

Volunteering at this event is a wonderful way to see what happens backstage and to meet other parents in the Redlands Dance Community.

Whether you can help with hair and make-up, assist with costume changes or support students, we’d love to have you on board. You do need a valid Working With Children Check to assist backstage, but no other skills/experience is required.

If you have any questions re: volunteering please contact Jenny Krallis on 0417-678-284

CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer.

End of Year Performance 2024 | Tickets

Please check our RDA EOYP Pulse page for further details on performances and the after show party.

BUY PERFORMANCE TICKETS

After Show Party | Tickets

Tickets are limited for our After Show Party and are selling fast! The After Show Party is happening directly after the Saturday 3.30pm performance in the Chatswood Theatre Foyer. Join us at 6pm, and let’s celebrate a wonderful year of dance at Redlands. Ticket includes drink on arrival and nibbles.

BUY AFTER SHOW TICKETS

Last Day for Classes & Private Lessons

2024 Academy classes are almost at an end.

This Saturday 16 November will mark the end of Saturday classes and private lessons for 2024. And Wednesday 20 November will be our very last day for classes and private lessons.

Any Questions?

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

CLICK HERE FOR REDLANDS DANCE ACADEMY PULSE PAGE

And please contact us with any questions, concerns or feedback.

A reminder that if you wish to make an appointment to speak with Ms Revie, please contact the Dance Department.

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

Dance Curriculum

Important Dates

Drama and Theatre

Another On Stage Nomination for HSC Drama

We are proud to announce that Hannah Jones-Way has received an On Stage nomination for her HSC Costume Design for the The Visit – congratulations Hannah, this our eighth On Stage nomination for 2024.

2024 Drama Celebration Night

We hope you enjoy this small selection of photos from the fabulous Drama Celebration Night last Friday, some of our medal winners and an adieu from our 2024 Drama and Theatre Captains:

Welcome everyone to the Annual 2024 Drama Celebration Night. Tonight is a night for everything drama, where we get to admire and appreciate all the spectacular performances from the year. Tonight we see performers from Year 3 all the way to Year 12 in Drama and Theatre, Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre and everything outside and in between. (James)

On a bittersweet note, this is the last time James and I will ever be on stage for Redlands as we are officially former Redlands students. This year I have loved being a part of Drama at Redlands more than ever – because I think when you are the oldest in the school and on your way out, you get to see the abundance of joy and compassion from the younger years experiencing all of their ‘firsts’ while at the same time you savour each of your ‘lasts’:  school musical, play, competition and even group assessments. I feel confident going into further drama studies knowing I’ve been shaped by such a supportive community that has taught me so much about the balance between confidence, humility and pride. (Olivia)

My role as Drama Captain has been so fulfilling, particularly in Theatresports. Attending the weekly practices at lunch on Tuesdays with Liv, we were so excited every time to see the funny and talented students perform improvisational pieces which often ended up resulting in everyone dead somehow. Particularly in one of the funniest events of my year, the Theatresports Competition, which in the end did bring me to tears when, despite there being too many musical items from other teams in the  competition, the judges let us do one last Broadway musical improvisational performance about bread. (James)

Some advice I want to leave with as an official ex-Redlands student: 1. Don’t take things too seriously – if you don’t get a role you want, it’s valid to be frustrated but don’t take it as judgment – school productions don’t define your talents or worth. 2. Be brave and try new things. Learn to embrace being a theatre kid it’s so much more fun than being embarrassed by it and if your non-drama friends don’t get it – they just don’t get it. 3. Treat every performance as the opportunity it is, because we are so privileged to do all the things we do at such professional levels.  4. Be kind to yourself and do the things that make you happy. (Olivia)

If I had any last advice to give to the arts community at the school is to try. Try that new cocurricular activity, try talking to those people you usually don’t talk to, try every last thing you can because I will tell you that your time at school is finite and will end. So when you sit at the end of your exams and reflect on your time at school ask yourself, did you have any regrets about trying that new thing? And the answer will be ‘no’. Particularly in the Arts where we value explorations and community to create such a wide array of student participation, trying new things is the best thing you can do – and if you do end up regretting it, you can call me up and brag how I was wrong. (James)

I want to wholeheartedly thank the magnificent Ms Smith who in 2024, has not only taken over the position of Head of Drama with so much passion but has guided our IB Theatre class as the most committed and genuinely loving teacher I have ever had in my school career – from feedback returned for final reports at ridiculous hours (we are so grateful for your insomnia), to her acknowledgement of when things are really good, when things don’t work at all, and when she tells us “it’s got legs” – we are grateful for all your support. 

Betti Butcher, I think you are insanely cool, I seriously look up to your creativity, confidence and commitment and know you’re going to be such an incredible Theatre Captain alongside the dream team of Angus, Millie and Louis. (Olivia)

I have had the pleasure of working with Angus for many years and seen him as someone who has been incredibly dedicated to all areas of the Arts. Seeing him going form my partner in numerous cocurricular Drama lessons as someone who kept to himself to go to the most vibrant gay and European I’ve ever seen by stealing the show of Legally Blonde.

We are also thrilled to see the new generation of actors coming through and are joyfully awaiting what they do next. The arts have evolved so much since I first joined, for instance, the staff of getting the wonderful Ms Smith and Mr Gidney on board to help with any Arts problems I have needed, whether that is for just a talk about the the plays we’ve seen or advice on my plethora of questions I had about my assignments. I think they single handedly saved my Theatre ATAR, so thank you guys. (James)

Thank you so much, and chookas to the new Captains, the Class of 2025 and all of you talented people in the performing space. So, now we would like to hand over to our 2025 Drama and Theatre Captains!!

James Stuart 2024 Drama Captain and Olivia Everingham 2024 Theatre Captain

Kathryn Smith
Acting Subject Coordinator of Drama and Theatre 
ksmith@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Music

Junior Studio Concerts have kicked off this week, showcasing the efforts of our students and tutors across the year in private tuition on the Junior Campus, and the Senior Campus starting next week.

Junior Campus Studio Concerts

Please see below for the timetable for the remaining concerts, and come along to support our students! 

Senior Campus Studio Concerts

The Senior Campus Studio Concerts will be held in Weeks 6 and 7. 

Please see below schedule. Parents and guests visiting the Senior Campus for these concerts are asked to go directly to the John Roberts Centre from the Gerard St Gate, and to sign in and out at Music Reception. Our Music Tutors will be in touch with the parents/carers of all students performing at these concerts to invite them to attend.

We look forward to seeing our community at these concerts. 

Yr 2-3 and Yr 6-7 Transition

As the Year 3 and 6 students prepare for the exciting transition to Secondary School in 2025, we would like to take this opportunity to update you on Redlands Private Music Tuition, Rock Bands and Cocurricular Ensembles for 2025.

Private Music Tuition and Rock Bands:

There is an automatic roll-over from Prep to Junior, and Junior to Senior school with the Private Music Tuition. To make this transition seamless, your child will retain the same Private Tutor.

CoCurricular Ensembles:

An automatic roll-over also applies for Cocurricular Music Ensembles from Yr 2 into 3 and  Yr 6 into Year 7, with your child being added to the equivalent ensemble roll on both the Junior (3-6) Campus and the Senior Campus. More information regarding our 2025 cocurricular and extracurricular timetable will be sent out over the coming week. 

Should your child wish to discontinue from any of their Music commitments, please complete the Notice of Change Form on the Music Pulse pages by Friday 29 November to avoid late notice charges in the new year. This greatly assists us in supporting our casual workforce with work and income guarantees, and we thank you for your assistance to this end. 

Rock Band Vacancies

Calling all potential Rock Band players! We currently have vacancies for our Rock Band program. 

• Bass Player Yr 8 (immediate or 2025 start)
• Drummer Yr 9/10 (immediate or 2025 start)
• Drummer Yr 10/11 (immediate or 2025 start)
• Singer Yr 9 (2025 start)

If you’re on the Junior School and interested in the Rock Band program, we’d also love to hear from you. If you’re interested, please fill out the extracurricular enrolment form found on Pulse.

Independent Schools Heads of Music Dinner

On Tuesday night, Redlands hosted the Independent Schools Heads of Music Dinner, which gathers the various Heads of Music from across NSW who work within Independent schools. It was an insightful meeting, focusing on the new proposed NESA Syllabus for Music in Yrs 11 and 12. The dinner was also a great opportunity for the sharing of innovative teaching practices and learning in various schools and settings across NSW Independent Schools. 

Join the Friends of Music! 

Music is really thriving at Redlands, with over 500  students involved across the School, P-12 across Private Tuition, Ensembles and Performance Opportunities. 

The Music Calendar is full of exciting events and opportunities, and we are grateful to the support from our Music families in helping us make things happen. The Friends of Music is a passionate group of parents and carers who help out with events, costumes, stocktaking, resources, and general help as needed! Any help we get is invaluable. 

We are in particular need of leadership in the space, with our current parent leadership team stepping down this year. 

Join our dedicated team! Those interested should contact the Friends of Music at redlandsfriendsofmusic@gmail.com. 

Still to come this term! 

Here to help!

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

Mrs Jacqueline McGlade  
Junior Music Administrator | juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9908 6495
CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

Ms Kirsty Hales
Senior Music Administrator | seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9968 9820
CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE 

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

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

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