Foundation

Redlands Spirit of Christmas Cards

Thank you very much to our families who have already purchased these wonderful Christmas cards showcasing students’ creativity, featuring artwork from our Junior and Preparatory School students. All proceeds will be donated to Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker Appeal.

purchase here

Cost: $25 for a pack of 10 or $40 for a pack of 20 and will be available for delivery from the week of 23 November. Packages with cards and envelopes will be distributed via students or posted, once a postage option is selected.

Yr 6 Legacy Gift and Thank You to the Redlanders Association

Our Yr 6 Legacy Gift Fair Day was held on Friday 13 November, raising funds for the Yr 6 Legacy Gift to the School.

Thank you to our Redlanders Alumni Association for their donation of merchandise for students to sell, contributing over $50 to the Yr 6 Legacy Gift Fair Day.

For more information about the Redlanders Alumni Association click here.

Farewell to our Class of 2020

Congratulations to our Yr 12 students, completing their final exams last week and celebrating with their Formal on Friday night at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Their final Assembly, Prize Giving Ceremony and Valedictory Dinner yesterday showed how diverse and talented our students are. Their journey at Redlands does not finish as they move from Redlands students to Redlanders Alumni and are welcome to stay connected with their school in many different ways:

• Sport and Performing Arts coaches
• Guest speakers / Young Alumni panel participation
• Mentoring and speaking with current students about experiences at university / tertiary studies, early career and life after Redlands
• International and interstate Chapter Meetings
• Garner support/advice from older Alumni
• Performance opportunities at our Community and Fundraising events
• Or just simply come to our annual happenings – Gala Arts, Musical, Senior Music Festival, Ballet and Dance Concert, Sports events etc.

There are many ways to keep connected with Redlands – Alumni Facebook and LinkedIn. Everyone becomes a member of the Redlanders Association free of charge when they leave Redlands.

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

From the Principal

It was wonderful to have the opportunity to celebrate with our Class of 2020 this week, with our Final Farewell Assembly at the School on Wednesday as well as our Valedictory Dinner at Luna Park that evening. I was incredibly moved by the quality of our students’ speeches, the way they shared from the heart with gratitude, their genuine affection for their peers and respect for the staff. Billy Gleeson, 2015 School Captain, was the memorable guest speaker, with a strong message about being open to change and creating new career pathways beyond the school gates. His current role working in marketing and technology did not exist when he was at school – a strong reminder of the importance of our focus on supporting students to think critically, creatively and be responsive and adaptable.

In a thoughtful gesture, due to tight attendance constraints, Chair of the Board Ms Glenda McLoughlin, invited current Year 12 parent and Board Director, Professor Glenn Wightwick, to represent her on the evening and to speak on behalf of the Board and present a gift from the School to the students. The warmth and sincerity of his address set the tone for the event. We were treated to stunning performances by our student musicians and an inspiring address by Year 12 Year Advisor Eddy Atkins, who highlighted the massive challenges faced by his grandparents through the Second World War and the joy they have embraced in their lives following this period. In a strong reflection of the importance of the partnership with our parents and carers, it was moving to hear Jonathan Algar speak on behalf of the Year 12 parents and reflect on his sons’ experience during their 15 years at the School. Yes, sons, as Harry and Jack are twins and they started in Preschool together at Redlands House. My thanks to all involved in making the evening such a special event.

Another very special event being held on campus this week has been the Year 9 Indigenous cultural immersion ‘Midawarr’ camp. Coordinated by Culture College Aboriginal Corporation, our campus has been virtually linked to Arnhem Land for the students to learn from the Yolngu people through a virtual cultural immersion classroom experience. The students have worked virtually with Yolngu mentors and onsite staff from Culture College to gain a deep understanding of Yolngu language and culture and learn about the Yolngu laws and customs. To provide further support, members of Sydney’s Gadigal and Dharug communities have participated in the on-campus cultural immersion with practical workshops including a Smoking Ceremony, dancing, ochre painting and eating bush tucker.

Learning about Indigenous history and contemporary communities are such important lessons for our students. It is a privilege to listen and learn directly from First Nations, not only to deepen our understanding of the values and beliefs of the oldest living culture on the planet but in order to move forward together towards genuine Reconciliation.

We have been excited to pilot this program with Culture College, which has the potential to support Yolngu people in their vision of expanding knowledge and understanding of their strong culture and connection to country.

Mr Stephen Webber

Photo caption: This week’s Year 9 cultural immersion began with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. 

RPFA

Message from the RPFA Committee

Thank you to everyone who expressed an interest in being an active part of the RPFA 2021 team via the recent Trybooking survey. We have noted your responses and someone on the Committee will get in touch with you in the next few weeks.

Second Hand Book Sale

On Monday 30 November (Week 8), Secondary School students will be able to bring in their used textbooks for sale or donation and buy current edition textbooks for 2021. Current edition textbooks will be sold to others within the Redlands community. Previous editions no longer used at Redlands will be donated to other communities who will welcome and use them. Transactions will be non-cash, with the net balance recorded on your school accounts next year. 

Through this Sale, the RPFA aims to reduce paper wastage for environmental benefit, keep the costs of textbooks down for families and donate disused texts to charitable organisations who distribute them to communities that will continue to benefit from them. 

more details

Order/sale forms will become available once 2021 book lists are finalised, so watch this space!

Walks on Tracks

We will be doing a loop from Beauty Point to Chinaman’s Beach and back next week on Wednesday 25 November from 8.40am, followed by a potluck lunch. Meet at 51 Bay Street, Mosman. Please bring a little something for lunch afterwards. For more information, please contact Ann Marie Kimber on 0406691533 or amkimber@gmail.com.

Book Club

The next Redlands Book Club will be held Friday 4 December, to discuss Kate Grenville’s A Room Made of Leaves – a fictional account of our early colonial days featuring Elizabeth Macarthur. Please contact Lerida Grant for more details on lerida@bigpond.net.au.

Save the Date

We hope to continue our annual tradition of Twilight Cocktails to welcome the start of the new school year, to welcome new families and welcome back current ones. Please save 19 February 2021 in your diaries.

2021 RPFA Committee

rpfa@redlands.nsw.edu.au

President: Michelle Tea
Vice President: JP Forrest
Secretary: Jo Lloyd 
Treasurer: Annette Swann
Committee: Maria Kinsela, Lilian Li, Anna Maidon, Karen Nicholson, Monique Scattini, Anna Maria Stillone, Sally Swan

Head of Secondary School

Yr 12 Farewell Assembly and Valedictory

Yesterday was a special day for our Yr 12 students and their parents as we were thrilled to finally be able to celebrate the Yr 12 Farewell Assembly at school and then the Yr 12 Annual Prize Giving and Valedictory at the Big Top in Luna Park. We hope that these special milestones for our Class of 2020 students provided a fitting and celebratory conclusion to what has certainly been a challenging year for them. Throughout both events, I was struck once again by the expressions of positivity and gratitude shared by our graduating students. In their final messages to the Secondary School community, our departing School Captains, Izzy and James, encouraged students in Yrs 7-11 to remember to be kind to themselves and others; to take every opportunity provided at school; and to grasp and appreciate the little moments. They, along with the rest of the Class of 2020, have been wonderful leaders for our school this year and have truly lived their 2020 values of positivity, courage and celebration.

In my address to the departing Yr 12 students, I shared with them some lines from Seamus Heaney’s, The Cure at Troy, which is a verse adaptation of Sophocles’ play, Philoctetes. Heaney wrote it in 1990 in response to the unrest and violence in Northern Ireland, as well as to the political situation in South Africa with the oppression of apartheid seemingly cured by the release of Nelson Mandela. (It was one of my father’s favourite poems, fusing together his love and admiration for Nelson Mandela, Seamus Heaney and Ireland. It is also a favourite poem of the new American President-elect, Joe Biden, and he has quoted it in speeches and campaign ads in recent months.)

Below is a little of what I shared with them:

Heaney writes:

“Human beings suffer
They get hurt and get hard.
No poem or play or song
Can fully right a wrong
Inflicted and endured.

History says, Don’t hope
On this side of the grave…
But then, once in a lifetime
The longed-for tidal wave
Of justice can rise up,
And hope and history rhyme.

So hope for a great sea-change
On the far side of revenge.
Believe that a further shore
Is reachable from here.
Believe in miracles
And cures and healing wells.

Call miracle self-healing:
The utter, self-revealing
Double-take of feeling.
If there’s fire on the mountain
Or lightning and storm
And a god speaks from the sky

That means someone is hearing
The outcry and the birth-cry
Of new life at its term.”

It means in your lifetime that justice will rise up, and hope and history will rhyme.

Class of 2020, I have said on numerous occasions that amidst all of the challenges, uncertainties and disappointment of this past year, you have given me and many of us present with you today, hope.

• You gave hope during remote learning when you were physically apart and still connected with each other through online messages and videos of support.
• You gave hope in the way you wanted to lift the spirits of our school community with your colourful display of Hawaiian shirts when you returned to campus.
• You gave hope in how you turned the negative of not being able to use your privileges to go off campus for lunch into a positive of having your whole cohort share your lunchtimes together in the top garden.
• You gave hope in living your 2020 values of positivity, courage and celebration.
• And you gave hope in the simple joy you shared skipping rope and singing John Denver’s Country Road in Liggins Courtyard.

Class of 2020, thank you for inspiring us and sharing your hope with us this year. We know it hasn’t always been easy. There have been doubts and fears and heartache. But you have endured and overcome every obstacle you have faced.

As you leave Redlands, may you go on to inspire tidal waves of justice. May you find your healing wells. And may you create a world where hope and history rhyme. 

We are so, so proud of you and wish you every joy and success in the years to come.

Yr 9 Midawarr Program

It has been a special week on the Senior Campus as our Yr 9 students have been partaking in their indigenous cultural immersion experience facilitated by Culture College. On Tuesday we were privileged to have a Welcome to Country and a Smoking Ceremony for our Yr 9 students and staff. It was a powerful and moving opening to the week. Students have been connecting with both the local Indigenous community, as well as the Yolngu community of Arnhem Land via Zoom, through a range of authentic activities including dancing, ochre painting and eating bush tucker along with gaining a deep understanding of the Yolngu language, Yolngu culture and learning about the Yolngu laws and customs. It has been wonderful to see true two-way learning taking place and we hope it will be a springboard for much deeper and more meaningful connections for our school community with Indigenous communities in Arnhem Land and locally. People who know far more about this space than I have reported back that this type of experience, in which our Yr 9 students are currently participating, is an Australian first and a number of other schools in the area have been visiting us this week to see how they might be able to run similar programs in the future.

Diversity in the Workplace Presentation

On Monday our Yr 10 students were privileged to hear a presentation on the importance of diversity and gender equity in the workplace from co-Founder and Principal of Buildcorp, Josephine Sukkar. As many of you are aware, we have contracted Buildcorp to complete the Learning Hub, and we have enjoyed a strong relationship with them over the past few years. Josephine shared her inspiring personal journey with our students and encouraged them to have an open mind when choosing jobs and career paths for the future.   

Science Symposiums

Today, students in Yrs 8 and 10 presented their final projects as part of their Science Symposiums. Over the past few weeks, they have been researching scientific areas of their choosing and today was a culmination of their efforts. It was great to see their creative and critical thinking skills on display and I would like to thank the Science Department for their efforts in organising these symposiums. In speaking to some of the finalists today, I was struck how some of them have taken the current concerns around COVID-19 and focused their research on contemporary issues such as the safety of masks and the impacts of vaccinations. After hearing from our students and some of their ideas, I believe the world will be in safe hands moving forward.

Winners were:

Yr 8
Best communication /presentation – ‘Bacteria be Gone!’ by Charlotte Waterland, Olivia Salmond and Emilie Leroux
Most impressive scientific methodology – ‘A Perfect Shot’ by Tom Jackson, Andrew Kinghorn, Johnny Wang and Jack Petering
Most original idea – ‘Naked Eggs’ by Jocyln Wang, Ahnu Guan and Mia Travers
Overall Winner – ‘Material Mask’ by Sholto Mirlees-Black and Sierra Allen

Yr 10
Best communication /presentation – ‘Going Bananas’ by Emma Canton
Most impressive scientific methodology – ‘It’s worth a shot’  by Jessica Wei
Most original idea- ‘An Ugly Finish’ by Michael Natilli
Overall Winner – ‘Brew-tiful Plants’ by Louise Colin

Innovative Design Exhibition

Over recent weeks we have had our Innovative Design Exhibition. Major Works from Yr 12 Design and Technology, Yrs 11 and 12 Textiles and Design and Yr 10 Textile Technology have been on display throughout the Learning Hub and a video montage of the Major Works can be found here. It is wonderful to see the creativity, design thinking and sheer talent of our students in this space, and I would like to thank the staff from the Innovative Design department for their continued support of our students.

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

Careers

Bond University Visits Sydney

For interested students and parents, Bond University is offering ‘drop-in’ sessions at Chatswood from 10.00am-3.00pm on Thursday 10 December or in the city from 10.00am-3.00pm on Saturday 12 December. Venue TBA. If you would like to know more about Bond University, its courses and what makes it unique, contact Boyd Shacklock to arrange a time to meet.

Free Online Short Courses for Yr 12 School Leavers

These will be offered in two areas, Event Basics and Social Media for Tourism and Events. The former offered from 7-11 December and the latter from 12-20 January 2021. Register via the relevant link – Event Basics or Social Media. 

Why You Should Study Humanities at the University of Sydney

This webinar will take place on Wednesday 2 December from 5.00-6.00pm. Teaching staff, students and alumni will discuss the benefits of humanities degrees, the variety of courses on offer, experiences you can participate in and broad career opportunities that are on offer. Register here. 

Science Student Panel at the University of Sydney

This webinar will be held on Wednesday 9 December from 4.00-4.30pm. If you would like to know more from current students about what it is like to study Science at university and what their favourite subjects are, register here. 

Ms Simone Salier
Tertiary Education and Careers Advisor
ssalier@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9867

Chaplain

The heart of God is one of compassion and justice. So much of the pages of the bible is about God advocating for the downtrodden and calling of people who are experiencing blessing to be generous to others.

I love the story of Ruth, a young widow returning with her mother-in-law to Israel. She is childless and has no means of support. However, the laws of Israel ensured that farmers only harvested once leaving the leftovers available to the poor of society, a provision that enabled food for any who would go to the field to gather it in.

The pandemic has seen our Government make provision for many groups in our community while we have also seen remarkable community spirit in caring for people. However, there are more and more people in the community across greater Sydney who are having trouble providing for their families. More than ever, those of us who are experiencing blessings can be generous to others.

Anglicare is in the unique position to ensure practical support of food goods get to people in real need and we are fortunate to be able to partner with them to show care to those with little to celebrate this Christmas.

With only a week to go, our support is at an all-time low. I suspect this is due to the unusual busyness of this term. I would like to appeal to you that now is the time to act with that extraordinary Redlands spirit to fill the boxes by Friday 27 November, ready for delivery in the following week.

Please bring in goods like long-life milk/custard; tinned salmon, ham, fruit and vegetables; packaged cakes, puddings and biscuits; pasta and pasta sauces; Milo, tea, coffee and jam. Please remember these need to be non-refrigerated items. Students should deliver the goods to Tutor Groups as soon as possible.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Ms Bronwyn Lihou
Senior Campus Chaplain
blihou@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9830

Ms Fiona McKenzie
Junior Campus Chaplain
fmckenzie@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022

Uniform Shop

New Students 2021

Students commencing at Redlands in 2021 will need to make an appointment for a uniform fitting before Monday 7 December. We highly recommend an appointment is made this term due to our current restrictions limiting the number of customers permitted in the Uniform Shop.

book here

Alternatively, if you know the sizes you require, orders may be placed online at www.flexischools.com.au and can be collected from the Uniform Shop.  

A reminder for Yr 6 boys moving into Secondary School next year that white short sleeve shirts are required to be worn. With boys now having the option of wearing shorts in the Secondary School in Terms 1 and 4, they may continue to wear their grey shorts from Junior School in Term 1 next year.  

Blazer Embroidery

Students who need to have their pockets embroidered may drop their blazer to the Uniform Shop on Thursday 3 December between 8.00am-4.00pm following Speech Day on Wednesday.   

Mrs Kathy Brown
Uniform Shop Manager
uniformorders@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9850

Year 11

On Wednesday evening I had the pleasure of attending the Valedictory Prize Giving and Dinner for the Class of 2020. It was wonderful to have the opportunity to celebrate this milestone occasion with these students, parents and teachers, especially given the recent restrictions on such community events. It is hard to believe, that in only a year’s time our cohort, the Class of 2021, will be in their place. 

Yr 12 Camp 2021

Today, I released a Google form asking students to state their preference for their camp activity for our Yr 12 Camp (Mon 1-5 February 2021). I have asked that students speak with me directly around any camp concerns they may have. I feel it is important that at this age students take ownership and negotiate concerns rather than have parents ring or email. Camp 2021 is certain to be a fabulous experience for all that will allow students to move outside of their comfort zones and into their “courage zones”. We intend to mark our students’ Yr 12 journey with an appropriate celebration on the last evening at our High Country Campus. 

Visual Arts

Yr 12 HSC and IB Visual Arts students are encouraged to consider attending a NAS (National Art School) Short Course over the Summer break. 

Click here for the link to NAS website.

IB Visual Arts students engaged in sculptural practice:

Ms Sarah Matthews
Yr 11 Advisor
smatthews@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6494

Year 10

Yr 10 Camp

Last week Yr 10 had a fabulous time on camp at Myall Lakes. The weather was amazing and meant that the students were able to actively participate in a range of activities including hiking, canoeing and mountain biking in the stunning location and bright sunshine. From a personal point of view, it was wonderful to visit many of the students in their groups during the week to see how much they were enjoying themselves and how far they have come as individuals and groups since our Yr 9 Camp in Term 1 of 2019. They are all amazing young people to have navigated the ups and downs of the past year and yet remain positive and motivated during their time on camp. I spent the week feeling very proud to be their Year Advisor and am looking forward to seeing them develop further in the coming two years. I must also mention the wonderful Tutors and additional Redlands staff who led the groups last week, as they played such a positive and supportive role for the students.

Science Symposiums

Today, students in Yr 10 presented their final projects as part of their Science Symposiums. Over the past few weeks, they have been researching scientific areas of their choosing and today was a culmination of their efforts. The winners were:
Best communication /presentation – ‘Going Bananas’ by Emma Canton
Most impressive scientific methodology – ‘It’s worth a shot’  by Jessica Wei
Most original idea- ‘An Ugly Finish’ by Michael Natilli
Overall Winner – ‘Brew-tiful Plants’ by Louise Colin

Ms Rebecca Mountain
Yr 10 Advisor
rmountain@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462

Year 9

Connect to Country at The Midawarr Camp Incursion   

Yr 9 have had the privilege and opportunity this week to immerse themselves in the much anticipated Midawarr Camp. On the first day of the camp, Yr 9 were treated to a moving, spiritual Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country, led by Uncle Ray, an elder from the Aurora Nation. Smoking ceremonies are an ancient custom among Indigenous Australians in which native plants are burnt to produce smoke and acknowledge the ancestors and pay respect to the land, waters and sea of the country. The smoke is believed to have healing and cleansing properties. It was a privilege for our Year 9 students to be part of such a significant cultural event that connected the Indigenous community with our Redlands community to country.

On day 1, students connected and had meaningful conversations via Zoom with Yolngu people in north-eastern Arnhem Land to discuss the laws and customs of Yolngu culture with the assistance of their Tutor and Culture College supervisor. Students have also had immersive, practical opportunities to connect with the Yolngu culture by participating in Gawura activities which involved Dance, ochre painting and learning about hunting tools, along with Yolngu Matha – Communication and Sign Language. 

The students had to write their own Acknowledgement of Country which gave them an opportunity to show respect for Traditional Owners and the continuing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country.

“We would like to offer our complete respect and gratitude to the traditional custodians of Country in which we meet today. May we recognise our past failures and work together to reconcile.” – Patrick Walker and Lily Swift

“Thank you for welcoming me and the rest of my community to your Country. We are appreciative of all of your resources and services which your land provides us with and we will treat it as you treat it. We also recognise that your ancestors have been the traditional owners of the land and have been for thousands of years. Thank you for also letting us bring our own culture and traditions. Thank you for welcoming us to the Country.”  – Jamieson Houchell

On day 2, Yr 9 participated in Djalkirri Rom – learning about Yolngu lore and customs. They also had the opportunity to expand their taste buds through tasting Kangaroo and damper, fresh from a fire pit in the Koomurri bush tucker activities.

“Today we looked into and learned the sign language and simple phrases in the Yolngu language, which was very interesting. We got to speak to our mentors, and learned how to pronounce phrases such as ‘yo nhe yaku’, which means what is your name, and learned how to use sign language to say family titles and the names of different animals. It was a really interesting experience that we were so lucky to partake in.” – Lily Hobbs

Yr 9 have proven their maturity this week through their sensitivity and cultural understanding of Indigenous culture which is a reflection of their commitment to the Midawarr Camp. 

Highlights from days 3 and 4 will be in next week’s Note Day.

Canteen Update – Reminder

As you have been made aware, we have commenced online ordering in the Senior Campus Canteen this year and we are strongly encouraging students to use this system for purchasing food in the Canteen for the remainder of this term. 

From the beginning of Term 1 2021 we will be moving to a more complete pre-order system in the Secondary School. This will mean that if students want to purchase a hot or pre-prepared meal for Recess or Lunch, they will have to use the online purchasing system, Flexischools. While there will still be some snacks available for students to purchase in person at Recess and Lunch, the majority of meals will only be available for students to pre-order via Flexischools.

This arrangement will allow for:

• a more extensive menu for students to choose from
• certainty for students that meals will be available for them to pick up in the Canteen
• less wastage of food in the Canteen

Many parents would be currently using this arrangement in the Junior School which has had positive feedback.

CANTEEN ORDERING – FLEXISCHOOLS

Parents and carers can create a Flexischools account for their family and link a credit card and student number to the account. Students can submit orders up until 8.30am to ensure they are available for them to pick up at Recess or Lunch. We would encourage all students and parents to create an account and start using Flexischools this term to ensure they are fully prepared for this change next year. More details regarding online Canteen ordering are available on Redlands Pulse. 

Mr Nicholas Walker
Acting Yr 9 Advisor
nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9909 3133

Year 8

Yr 8 Luna Park Excursion – Cancelled

This is a friendly reminder that due to COVID restrictions, the Yr 8 Luna Park Day organised through the Maths Department has been cancelled this year. 

Camp

Last week was a very memorable camp for students and staff. While the camp had been delayed due to COVID and followed a difficult and, for many students, stressful, time of the year, the students quickly left school behind and dove into the outdoor classroom, the physical activities, the chance to enjoy time spent with one another, the opportunity to reflect on the year nearing a close and the ability to engage with some different teachers, many were able to meet and get to know in this one week away. 

While Yr 8 students may not always fully share the many details of their camp experience with parents and adults, including just how much fun they truly had, their smiling faces, genuine care for one another and their full participation in the activities told the story itself. The OEG and Redlands staff were extremely impressed with their positive mindset, team attitude and full engagement throughout the week. Well done to all 12 camp groups for fully embracing this experience and hopefully finding a few takeaways to apply back at school. 

STEAM

What Can We Do To Protect Our Coral Reefs?

Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 November

As Redlands continues to offer experiences to students that explore modern approaches to thinking and learning, next week Year 8 will be participating in a two day STEAM project to collaborate in team multi-disciplinary learning environments.

This specific theme, stemming from the 2018 International Year of the Reef, will concentrate on exploring aspects of climate change and global warming that cause coral bleaching, along with the human footprint, another factor that also significantly affects coral reefs.

With Yr 8 Tutors and Specialist teachers involved, students will journey through a project-based learning experience that is focusing on the declining coral reefs of the world and developing solutions to one of three challenges: Over-Fishing, Climate Change or Human Impact.

Students will be able to wear their Redlands Sports uniform and, as the learning experiences will be integrating technology, students will be required to ensure that they have their laptops (fully charged), mobile phones (technology activities), headphones and pencil cases as their essential learning resources.

Exam Block

Congratulations to all Yr 8 students on a fantastic Exam Block. Students came prepared each morning with all of their materials. They took the experience seriously and understood the expectations of the week. 

As examinations are returned to students these next two weeks, we strongly encourage students to use their feedback for further improvement. Students are encouraged to:

1. Check marks carefully
2. Celebrate correctly answered questions
3. Learn the content from incorrectly answered questions
4. Ask the teacher for further clarification with things that are not understood

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Science Symposiums

Today, students in Yrs 8 presented their final projects as part of their Science Symposiums. Over the past few weeks, they have been researching scientific areas of their choosing and today was a culmination of their efforts. The Yr 8 winners were:

Best communication /presentation – ‘Bacteria be Gone!’ by Charlotte Waterland, Olivia Salmond and Emilie Leroux
Most impressive scientific methodology – ‘A Perfect Shot’ by Tom Jackson, Andrew Kinghorn, Johnny Wang and Jack Petering
Most original idea – ‘Naked Eggs’ by Jocyln Wang, Ahnu Guan and Mia Travers
Overall Winner – ‘Material Mask’ by Sholto Mirlees-Black and Sierra Allen

Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker

All Year Groups are participating in sharing the joy for the holidays with Toys ‘n’ Tucker collection hampers. Students are encouraged to bring in as many items from the suggested shopping list, including Christmas cake, Christmas pudding, tinned ham or salmon, tea or coffee, Milo, dried pasta, pasta sauce, long-life milk or custard, tinned fruit or vegetables, jam or biscuits. Gift cards, sporting equipment and toiletry items may also be donated for teenagers. 

Students are asked to bring these items into their Tutor teachers these last two weeks of school. For more information, please see this video. 

Ms Alissa Ynson
Yr 8 Advisor
9968 9863
aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 7

Yr 7 STEAM Incursion

Next Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 November, Yr 7 will be involved in the STEAM program Mindful Worlds – Creating Eco-Friendly Cities on Alternative Worlds. This program stems from global interest in creating eco-friendly environments with sustainable cities, recreation spaces, transport, agriculture, horticulture and industrial spaces. These spaces will be built in Minecraft and concentrate on exploring aspects of energy systems, climate change, global warming and the human footprint that impacts the future of our cities. This will be a wonderful opportunity for our students, and we look forward to seeing the results.

Canteen Update – Reminder

As you have been made aware, we have commenced online ordering in the Senior Campus Canteen this year and we are strongly encouraging students to use this system for purchasing food in the Canteen for the remainder of this term. 

From the beginning of Term 1 2021 we will be moving to a more complete pre-order system in the Secondary School. This will mean that if students want to purchase a hot or pre-prepared meal for Recess or Lunch, they will have to use the online purchasing system, Flexischools. While there will still be some snacks available for students to purchase in person at Recess and Lunch, the majority of meals will only be available for students to pre-order via Flexischools.

This arrangement will allow for:

• a more extensive menu for students to choose from
• certainty for students that meals will be available for them to pick up in the Canteen
• less wastage of food in the Canteen

Many parents would be currently using this arrangement in the Junior School which has had positive feedback.

CANTEEN ORDERING – FLEXISCHOOLS

Parents and carers can create a Flexischools account for their family and link a credit card and student number to the account. Students can submit orders up until 8.30am to ensure they are available for them to pick up at Recess or Lunch. We would encourage all students and parents to create an account and start using Flexischools this term to ensure they are fully prepared for this change next year. More details regarding online Canteen ordering are available on Redlands Pulse. 

National Skin Cancer Action Week

This week is Melanoma Awareness Week (Cancer Council) coinciding with National Skin Cancer Action Week (15-21 November). As a result, Yr 7 were asked to wear their craziest broad-brimmed hat and pair of sunglasses – these were worn during recess and lunch in support of this day.

Preventing skin cancer – Protect your skin

For best protection, when the UV level is 3 or above, we recommend a combination of sun protection measures:

• Slip on some sun-protective clothing that covers as much skin as possible
• Slop on broad-spectrum, water resistant SPF30 sunscreen. Put it on 20 minutes before you go outdoors and every two hours afterwards. Sunscreen should never be used to extend the time you spend in the sun.
• Slap on a hat that protects your face, head, neck and ears
• Seek shade
• Slide on some sunglasses – make sure they meet Australian standards.
• Be extra cautious in the middle of the day when UV levels are most intense.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 7 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Head of Junior School

Speech Day

As you would have seen in the calendar and read in Mr Webber’s recent communication, our Junior School Speech Day takes place at 11.00am on Wednesday 2 December and will again be held at The Big Top, Luna Park. All students are expected to attend this final formal occasion of the year and further details of the event will be sent in a separate letter to all families.

On Friday afternoon, class teachers will notify their students of this year’s class prize winners in their respective classes. In each class, six prizes are awarded as outlined below:

• 2 x Academic Effort and Achievement 
• 2 x Outstanding Approach to Learning 
• 2 x Citizenship 

Each year, class teachers award these prizes based on their observations over the whole year and in conjunction with feedback from specialist teachers who teach them too. In addition, there are some major prizes awarded in Yr 6 only and these will also be announced to the cohort on Friday. All of these prizes will be presented on Speech Day which will also be the occasion for the announcement of our 2021 Student Leaders, as previously communicated.

2021 Junior School Student Class Placements

Junior School staffing for 2021 will be finalised shortly and we continue to have the same number of classes in each Year Group as listed below:

Yr 3:             4 classes
Yr 4:             4 classes
Yr 5:             5 classes
Yr 6:             5 classes

Class teachers have commenced the meticulous process of class formations for 2021 and finalise the composition and balance of each class factoring in the teaching teams in each Year Group. Past experience has shown that the careful and professional approach we take ensures the optimum learning environment for each student.

Class placements are organised by the teaching staff who see and teach these students each and every day and hence, know the students best in the context of the classroom learning environment, taking particular account of the following factors:

• the individual learning, social and emotional needs of each child
• knowledge of the different teaching styles of teachers in the next Year Group
• friendships of students where this has a positive impact on their learning (students are also involved in this step)
• ability levels to ensure an even spread of ability levels across each class
• an aim to balance gender in each class, as best possible

You will understand and appreciate that it is not possible to request a specific teacher for your child as this would set a precedence that is neither sustainable nor fair to all families. Please also note that younger siblings will not necessarily be placed with the same class teacher as older siblings as invariably, siblings can be very different in both their learning preference and their personal traits.

A significant amount of time, professional dialogue and thought goes into this important operational process to aim to match each individual student with the right teacher and peers and our Dean of Students, Counsellors and I also take part in this process with our additional knowledge of students.

Once Year Groups have finalised these, there will be a comprehensive face-to-face handover of knowledge between teaching staff before the start of Term 1, 2021, to ensure that teachers have as much information as possible ahead of next year. These class lists are then prominently displayed on the first day of the new school year but we also have individual student timetables up on the portal before the start of term so that parents have access to see who their child’s class teacher will be before the start of the 2021 academic year.

I hope this summary clarifies the detailed process that will take place later this term in this very important part of our preparation for 2021.

Yr 6 Uniform

A reminder for Yr 6 boys moving into Secondary School next year that white short sleeve shirts are required to be worn. With boys now having the option of wearing shorts in the Secondary School in Terms 1 and 4, they may continue to wear their grey shorts from Junior School in Term 1 next year.  

House Poetry Recital

Monday saw our 13^th Annual House Poetry Recital, a joyous oratory occasion 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 via Zoom to the audience of students, teachers and their parents.

Following on from the introduction of this aspect last year, students were excited to hear poems read by a number of teachers. My appreciation is extended to Mr Price, Ms Anagnostu, Senora Colagiuri, Mrs Rolon (Head of English) and our Deputy Principal, Ms McGarry, for their marvellous recitals.

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

Yr 6 Legacy Fair

Well done to our Yr 6 cohort, ably supported by their teachers, in organising and hosting a wonderful Legacy Fair last Friday for Yrs 3-5 students to enjoy and be part of. With the threat of rain, the event moved indoors but this did not impact on the meticulous way in which the event was planned and carried out and the students’ enthusiasm in running the Fair was palpable.

The final total raised was a staggering $3,410 (yes, that’s a lot of gold coins to count!) and alongside this amazing collection, we were grateful to receive a generous donation of $2,500 from the Redlands Parents and Friends Association towards a feature indoor green wall in the atrium and a time capsule to capture the unique nature of 2020, and we look forward to seeing these two items in due course.

Along with the Fair, it was great to host a small rock concert to allow the Junior Rock Band to perform in the Hall with appropriate distancing. My thanks to Ms Moses and Mr Owen for facilitating this and it was great to see the group enjoy the opportunity to perform as a small group and the joy amongst the student audience.

Congratulations, Yr 12 – Class of 2020

It is always such a privilege for me to attend the final assembly for our departing Yr 12 cohort and after the postponement of this milestone event last term, the School warmly welcomed back this special group of students yesterday for one last time. Like many of the Junior School staff, we remember many of the group from their younger days and share in the pride of the young adults that they have become.

At the end of last term, I was deeply moved by a late afternoon visit from one of the group, Maya Auld. Maya had joined Redlands in the Junior School some eight years ago and popped in to pass on a handwritten ‘thank you’ card with photos of her and her younger brother on their first day in the Junior School in January 2013 and then a comparative photo on Maya’s last day. To say I was moved by Maya’s visit and her words would be an understatement but was another affirmation of the privilege we have as educators to see students grow and blossom. Along with Maya, I watched with immense pride as the Class of 2020 listened to the very personal words of peer and school leaders recognising their extraordinary leadership as a group in this extraordinary year. Then, in time-honoured tradition, the Year Group were given a guard of honour by students and staff from Preschool to Yr 6, albeit one with no high-fives but generous applause. Following this assembly, I joined the Yr 12 Valedictory Dinner last night and it was a joy to see both students and parents be able to gather for this momentous occasion and finish this chapter in their lives at Redlands. As has been customary, the School Captain when this group started Yr 7 was the guest speaker and Billy Gleeson spoke with great passion and warmth sharing his phenomenal journey since leaving Redlands, during which time he has achieved much across many different areas.

State Championships Softball

Congratulations to Lauren Rolfe (Yr 4) who competed for Manly Warringah in the NSW Softball State Championships. As an integral member of the team, Lauren demonstrated great leadership and teamwork as her team progressed to the Grand Final and then won to become NSW State Champions for 2020. In talking to Lauren, she talked about the strength of togetherness in her team and that their teamwork made the difference. 

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

Head of Preparatory School

Prep Presentation Day

Ms Sarah McGarry sent out a letter to all families last week outlining the upcoming events across the campuses. I can confirm that the Preparatory Presentation Day will be commencing at 10.00am and will be live-streamed. An emailed invitation will be sent out to all families next week with the Zoom link and also an electronic program for you to follow. Our staff and students have been working extremely hard to ensure the Presentation Day includes as many students as we can. Please be aware that we will endeavour to have all our students visible at some stage during the event. We will respect the wishes of those families who have requested their child not to appear on the live stream.

The students will remain at school after the Presentation this year and normal car line times and processes will remain in place.

2021 Prep Student Class Placements 

Prep School staffing for 2021 will be finalised shortly and we continue to have the same number of classes in each Year Group as listed below:
Kindergarten: 4 classes
Yr 1: 4 classes
Yr 2: 4 classes

Class teachers have commenced the meticulous process of class formations for 2021 and will finalise the composition and balance of each class factoring in the teaching teams in Year Groups. Past experience has shown that the careful and professional approach we take ensures the optimum learning environment for each student. 

Class placements are organised by the teaching staff who see and teach these students each and every day and hence know the students best in the context of the classroom learning environment, taking particular account of the following factors:

• the individual learning, social and emotional needs of each child
• friendships of students where this has a positive impact on their learning (students are also involved in this step)
• ability levels to ensure an even spread of ability levels across each class
• an aim to balance gender in each class, as best possible

You will understand and appreciate that it is not possible to request a specific teacher for your child as this would set a precedence that is neither sustainable nor fair to all families. Please also note that younger siblings will not necessarily be placed with the same class teacher as older siblings as invariably, siblings can be very different in both their learning preference and their personal traits. 

A significant amount of time, professional dialogue and thought goes into this important operational process to aim to match each individual student with the right teacher and peers and our Dean of Students, Counsellors and I also take part in this process with our additional knowledge of students. 

Once Year Groups have finalised these, there will be a comprehensive face-to-face handover of knowledge between teaching staff before the start of Term 1, 2021, to ensure that teachers have as much information as possible ahead of next year. These class lists are then prominently displayed on the first day of the new school year but we also have individual student timetables up on the portal before the start of term so that parents have access to see who their child’s class teacher will be before the start of the 2021 academic year. 

I hope this summary clarifies the detailed process that will take place later this term in this very important part of our preparation for 2021.

Melanoma Awareness Day

Today our Prep students and staff wore crazy hats to support Melanoma Awareness Day. A very important and timely message as we enter our summer months. Our students were encouraged to remember the message of slip slop slap! As always, we ensure our Prep students are wearing their play hats in the playground and encourage them to sit in the shade when they are eating their recess and lunch.

Thank you to all our families who sent a gold coin in with their children or bought merchandise to support this important message.

Yr 2

This term, Yr 2 have been learning about materials and their properties. We have engaged in the design and make process to create structures for a particular purpose. Some students designed a structure to protect an egg when doing the Egg Drop Challenge. Other students elected to design a boat that floats. Students have been testing, reviewing and refining their designs this week. We had so much fun testing each design, as evident in the squeals of delight! I think we have some young engineers amongst us.

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

Redlands House/Transition Gold

End of Year

The last day of the year for Redlands House students is Tuesday 1 December. Redlands House will close after the Prep School Concert at 12.00pm. Please note there is no Late Room on this day. The last day for Late Room is 30 November.

End of Year Celebrations

The children have been very excited this week to film their Christmas songs and end of year celebration. With special white tshirts and a little bit of Christmas sparkle, we have very much enjoyed learning, practising and performing their songs for you. A compilation video of all the Redlands House children will be available to families at the end of the year.

Transition Gold 2021 Information Session

An information session for children enrolled for the Transition Gold class in 2021 will be held on Wednesday 25 November at 3.30pm. A Zoom invite for this session will be sent to families on Monday 23 November. This session will cover all aspects of the Transition Gold program and provide parents with an opportunity to ask questions.

December 2020 and January 2021 Vacation Care

If you would like your child to attend the December/January Vacation Care program, please visit Pulse to preview the activity plan from Monday 9 November. The Flexischools website  www.flexischools.com.au  will be open on Monday 16 November at 12:00pm to make any bookings. Please use the Redlands House Vacation Care icon. If you have any Vacation Care or After School Care queries you can contact the OOSH Late Room Coordinator, Trishna Rai on 0428 251 564.

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

Secondary Sport

Secondary Sport on Redland Pulse incl Rhino

Basketball

Boys

Round 4 saw some heated games against Oakhill. Our As had some very tough match-ups against some of the top teams in the competition with Oakhill edging past Redlands in all games on this line. Our Bs had close games across the board, securing two wins for the 2nds and 17Bs respectively. The Cs played against strong Oakhill teams, with the 17Cs getting the only win in this line. There was one win in the Ds line, with the Open Golds defeating the Oakhill Yellow side very convincingly.

Girls

There were four teams who played on Saturday with four wins. The 1sts had another strong win over the Oakhill 1sts to continue their undefeated streak. The 2nds and Redlands 3 also played some great basketball, winning against the Oakhill 2 and Oakhill 3 teams respectively. Redlands 3 is also undefeated this season. The Junior Cs played against the Junior C Barker team and played some great team basketball resulting in a win, as they improve each week. The Term 4 finals will be held on Saturday 28 November. Further information regarding the finals will be made available at the beginning of Week 7.

Congratulations to the students below who have been selected into the following BNSW programs:

State Performance Program (SPP): Emilie Bessell, Meera Coburn 
Developing Athlete Program (DAP): Eva Osborn, Alex Tanner 
Hoopfest: Emilie Bessell, Alex Tanner
D-League: Emilie Bessell, Meera Coburn, Eva Osborn

Friends of Basketball

The Friends of Basketball AGM and meeting will be held over Zoom next Tuesday 24 November at 6.00pm. If you wish to be involved as a member of the Friends of Basketball, please email Kate Seebohm for the link to join this meeting.

Rowing 

After three false starts relating to COVID and thunderstorms, the Rowing program finally attended its first regatta of the season at the Independent School Championships held at Penrith. Typically, by this stage of the season, our rowers would have already had a number of races worth of experience under their belt however this year many of our crews were pulling up to the start line for their first ever official race.

Each of our students have the opportunity to race in multiple events and Year Groups, with most students racing in their own Year Group but also in the Year Group above. This tactic gives our students at least four races each across what is a huge day for both the individual and program as a whole.

In total, on 99 separate occasions, there was a Redlands crew or sculler that approached the start line to race in either their heat or final. The times from each heat then determined which final individual crews progressed through to. From these races, there were 19 occasions that a Redlands crew finished with either a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal:

Gold

SG Yr 10 4x+ C FINAL: Felicity Schlederer (Yr 8), Sophia Parkinson (Yr 8), Scarlett Meijer (Yr 8), Daisy Thomas (Yr 8) and Cox: Lola Dwyer (Yr 8)

SB Yr 10 4x+ B FINAL: Julius Keller (Yr 8), Ethan Beggs (Yr 8), Alfie Leach (Yr 8), Arya Gapaillard (Yr 8) and Cox: Fletcher Logan (Yr 8)

SB Yr 8 1x FINAL: Oliver Cooke (Yr 7)

SG Yr 9 4x+ B FINAL: Kate Baker (Yr 8), Charlotte Scamps (Yr 9), Scarlett Thorp (Yr 8), Mikaela Sanger Larsson (Yr 8) and Cox: Zara Naismith (Yr 8)

Silver

SG Yr 11 1x FINAL: Elizabeth Holtheuer (Yr 10)

SG 2x FINAL: Emily Pashley (Yr 11) and Emily Batemyr (Yr 11)

SG Yr 10 4x+ B FINAL: Phoebe Cunningham (Yr 9), Gracie Connell (Yr 9), Yazi Coletran (Yr 9), Charlotte Scamps (Yr 9) and Cox: Hannah Mitchell (Yr 9)

SB 2x FINAL: Alexander Verschoor (Yr 11) and Alexander Holtheuer (Yr 11)

SG Yr 9 4x+ E FINAL: Annabelle Hwang (Yr 7), Remy Morriss (Yr 7), Sela Tea (Yr 7), Lily Wainberg (Yr 7) and Cox: Sarah Zeppel (Yr 7)

SG 4x+ A FINAL: Audra Olson (Yr 10), Sophia Maxwell (Yr 10), Emily Barrelle (Yr 11), Elizabeth Holtheuer (Yr 10) and Cox: Charlotte Harman (Yr 10)

Bronze

SB 4x+ B FINAL: Billy Thomas (Yr 10), Tom Hartnell (Yr 11), Oliver Rose (Yr 10), Aaron Drake (Yr 10) and Cox: Sophie Kennedy (Yr 10)

SB 4x+ C FINAL: Douglas Mantell (Yr 9), Loch Wilding (Yr 9), Lachlan Dekker (Yr 9), Jack Forrest (Yr 9) and Cox: Finn Woodward (Yr 9)

SG Yr 8 4x+ D FINAL: Zoe Halliday (Yr 7), Sophia Natilli (Yr 7), Kiana Gapaillard (Yr 7), Sophie Yu (Yr 7), Cox: Carolina Pedro Inacio (Yr 7)

SB Yr 8 4x+ A FINAL: Billy Livingstone (Yr 7), Daniel Borness (Yr 7), Oliver Cooke (Yr 7), Zachary Borness (Yr 7), Cox: Jack Meek (Yr 7)

SB Yr 9 1x FINAL: Alfie Leach (Yr 8)

SB Yr 9 2x FINAL: Thomas Jackson (Yr 8), Hamish Campbell (Yr 8)

SG Yr 10 4x+ C FINAL: Madeleine Wilson (Yr 8), Chloe Auyeung (Yr 8), Oolan Margon (Yr 8), Emma Sullivan (Yr 8) and Cox: Sophie Kennedy (Yr 10)

SB Yr 10 2x FINAL: Daniel Close (Yr 9) and Patrick Walker (Yr 9)

SG4x+ B FINAL: Blythe Ogilvie (Yr 10), Lilly Dijkstra (Yr 10), Emily Pashley (Yr 11), Amelie Archer (Yr 11) and Cox: Sophie Kennedy (Yr 10)

Swimming

In Term 1 2021, Redlands will once again be offering a Swimming Squad program through the Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre Swim School for all interested Secondary School students. The program will run for six weeks on Friday afternoons commencing on 29 January from 4.00-5.00pm. Ideally, students will attend all six sessions and they will be held at the Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre, Kenneth Rd, North Manly.

The program is for all students who would like to improve their swimming and build more confidence when it comes to competing at the Redlands Swimming Carnival.

Students will be transported by bus to and from the venue. The bus will leave the Senior Campus, Military Rd (school side) at 3.30pm and will return at approximately 5.30pm. Students may be collected from the pool at 5.00pm. Students must be collected by the time the bus departs at 5.10pm or they will be required to catch the bus back to school.

register here

Tennis

On Saturday, our teams all played in the last round match of the Term 4 NSTA competition. Once again, there were mixed results with a number of really good wins alongside matches that challenged teams. This week will be the finals and playoffs. All teams will play for a final position 1 – 6 in their division, 1 v 2 (final), 3 v 4 or 5 v 6. Final placings may lead to a promotion or relegation of a division in the Term 1, 2021 competition.

As we near the end of the year, students are encouraged to continue their tennis over the holidays either socially or competitively. Grand Slam Tennis will be running a holiday camp in December and January, more information to follow. For students looking to enter tournaments, there are plenty of UTR Tennis Tournaments running over the summer.

Just a friendly reminder, please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time to ensure there is sufficient time for a warm up and matches can start on time, 8.00am and 10.00am. If students are sick or injured and cannot attend training please email Eliza Peirce. If students are sick and rostered to play on Saturday, please email Eliza Peirce before 12.00pm on the Friday to ensure a replacement can be found and all sets can be completed. 

The COVID Safety Protocols for Tennis have not changed for the finals/playoff round. The one spectator rule at all NSTA Tennis venues remains in place. The Redlands COVID Sports Protocols can be found on Redlands Pulse. All wet weather updates can be found on Twitter @RedlandsSport.

Touch Football 

We had a number of internal matches this past weekend, with our Junior A and Junior B teams facing off, and our Junior C team taking on our Junior E team. In what are always tough matches with mates against mates, it was great to see at the end of the game all teams congratulating each other. The coaches have been very impressed with the skill development that is shining through. Our Senior 4ths took on Barker 5 which was an entertaining game to watch, some enterprising end to end play led to a close 2-2 draw at half time. Unfortunately, Barker came home strong and took the match 4-2. Our Senior 2nd and 3rd teams took on Baker 3 and 2 respectively, with some mixed results. Our 2nds looked to execute a number of skills they have picked up and got out to an early lead, taking down Barker 3 9-0. Our 3rds had a different game against a much improved Barker 2 team, unfortunately going down 0-7. Our 1sts took on Oakhill 1 really looking to move on after last weeks loss to Barker 1. The girls showed great skill driving up the field with ease. Some last pass execution let a few of our plays down, however the girls stayed positive knowing their hard work was paying off, taking the match 5-4. 

We had a number of students trial for the Norths Touch Football State Cup teams over the past few weeks. Congratulations to the following students on their selections: Tristian Wong (Yr 8), Tom Reeves (Yr 8), Daniel Lev (Yr 8), Alfie Leach (Yr 8) and William De Saxe (Yr 8) who have been selected in the 16 Boys team. Maddie D’aLmeida (Yr 9) was selected in the Girls 16 team. Katie Wightwick (Yr 10), Gabi Drage (Yr 11), Jazz Gregan (Yr 11) and Olivia Donoghue (Yr 11) have been selected in the 18 Girls side. We also had a number of girls selected into the 16/18 Development team: Indi Hindmarsh (Yr 8), Lily Attard (Yr 9), Bronte Backhouse (Yr 9), Maddi Barwise (Yr 9), Layla Carpenter (Yr 9), Lucy Roberts (Yr 11) and Megan Price (Yr 11).  

“Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character.” Alan Armstrong 

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

All Sports contacts can be found on Redlands Pulse.​

Junior Sport

JUNIOR SCHOOL SPORT INFORMATION incl. team lists & absences

Junior School Sport Calendar

TERM 4 SUMMER SPORTS DRAW

Important

Families who have hired a Basketball singlet over the last three years will have received an email to return all jerseys (washed or unwashed) to the Sports office on Monday 23 November so they can be cleaned, sorted and itemised for the 2021 season. Touch Football teams are also asked to return their singlet which was loaned to them for our Term 4 season. Please label these clearly with your child’s name and dropped to the Sports office or reception so all jerseys are accounted for.

Please note that, as per the Term 4 Sports Calendar, this week was the last week for our morning training sessions for Basketball and Touch Football.

Sport Behaviours

As we enter our last round of Summer Sport for the majority of our teams this Saturday (Girls Basketball have their final round next week), we can remind ourselves how lucky we are to have access to the variety of sports that we do. Sport is as old as humanity itself. The core values that sport instils, the neurological benefits, the psychological benefits are all great but it is the improved social skills that sport provides which is of greater significance in this day and age. I am asking all students, whether they are involved in Representative Sport on Saturday or just the Wednesday sport, to say thank you to the coaches, the teaching staff, the contractors for their efforts over this last term. Two of the simplest words can mean so much to the bus driver who transports us to our sport on a Wednesday, to the coach who oversees the team and even to mum and dad for their commitment to ensuring you are fed, watered and dressed.

And while talent is normally associated with sport, I thought it is worth a mention that no matter what field it is, there are ten behaviours that require zero talent yet have a huge impact on our success.

1. Being on Time – takes zero talent and shows discipline. It gives a good first impression.
2. Work Ethic – doing your training with honesty and dedication will take you to new heights. Take pride in the quality of the work you’re doing.
3. Effort – give your everything when you do something. You shouldn’t regret afterwards that you didn’t make enough effort to make things happen. Always do your best.
4. Body Language – your body language speaks volumes about you. Be aware of your body language and make sure it is saying the message you want to communicate, show support in your teammates.
5. Energy (Motivation) – stay focused. Focus on your goals.
6. Attitude – a positive attitude can go a long way in a team.
7. Passion – the enthusiasm you show when you are passionate about something is easily noticeable and can rub off on others.
8. Being Coachable – always be open to learning. You can never know everything. To increase your chances of success, you need to be a continuous learner.
9. Doing Extra – doing something extra will not cost you much but it will definitely add a lot to your character and make you stand above the crowd.
10. Being Prepared – “Failing to plan is planning to fail”. Always be prepared, formulate a plan before you do something. Being prepared reduces a significant amount of possibilities of failure.

“Success is the sum of small efforts – repeated day in and day out.” Robert Collier

Round 11

For Round 11 we had a few extra notable mentions. In Tennis, I received word that Lyndon Westbrook, despite being injured, arrived to support the team. He played his doubles match and Luca played up into 3rd rank for an extra singles match.

Our Touch Football team continues to excel, beating Riverview 14-2. Our Redlands A coach, James Learoyd, made special mention of Ethan James who not only controlled the game but he kept everyone in position and set up about 8 tries. His drawing of defenders and moving the ball out to the wings was exceptional. Touch Football as a sport is looking very strong for future years.

In our Yrs 3 and 4 C Basketball team, despite losing to Shore 12-10 in a tight game, it was reported that Ivy Flatman was immense on the defensive end, also top-scoring for the team, and played her heart out to almost come back and win. 

Notable Performers Round 11

Sport Photos

Thank you to those families who have viewed our sport photos from last term. The feedback has been very positive. If you have not viewed these photos and wish to, please see the link and instructions below.

www.melbastudios.com.au
Select: School Orders
Password: murdoch

Please note, if you order your photos by 20 November, select “pickup” and Melba will deliver the photos to school for you. Be sure to write your child’s name and class in comments. There is no delivery fee.

If you choose to have these sent to your home address, folder photos are capped at no more than $5, mounted at $10 and framed via courier at $15. 

If you order more than three photos for the same child (eg. summer, winter and cocurricular/music), Melba will apply a 10% discount when processing payment.

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

Ballet and Dance

Asian Grand Prix International Competition

Congratulations to students Dante Minassian (Yr 6) and Angus McLachlan (Yr 9) for their outstanding results in the recent Asian Grand Prix International Ballet Competition, Australian Regional Competition. Dante was awarded a Gold Medal, while Angus received a Silver Medal. Outstanding results for both students.

Both dancers will now progress to the International finals in December.

End of Year Concert

We look forward to filming our End of Year Concert, Dance on Film. Filming will take place this Saturday 21 November – Tuesday 24 November. Please see Redlands Pulse for further details. 

Week 6 Saturday Classes 

Classes will run as normal on Saturday 21 November, apart from the following Senior Jazz classes :

Week 7 – Last Classes for Term 4

All Term 4 classes end this week. Please note there are NO after school classes on Monday 23 November due to EOY Concert filming. 

Enrolments for 2021

If your child is not a current student of the Ballet and Dance Academy, please view our Semester 1, 2021 timetables on Redlands Pulse.

Enrolling is easy. Simply email your class preferences to dance@redlands.nsw.edu.au with the following information in the subject line:

2021 Enrolment | <student name>

For further details please read the relevant Enrolment document on Redlands Pulse.

If your child is already enrolled in a Ballet and Dance Academy class/classes for 2020 and you have not already contacted the Ballet and Dance Academy to change your class/classes, they have now rolled over for Semester 1, 2021. For further details on Enrolments please read the relevant document on Redlands Pulse.

Classes for 2021

Our Semester 1 Dance program will start week commencing Monday 1 February 2021. Further details to follow and will also be available on Redlands Pulse.  

Lost Property

We currently have a vast amount of items in the Lost Property cupboard situated in the hallway of Parkes Hall. Could all students kindly check the Lost Property before the end of term. Please note that unclaimed items will be removed and taken to the Junior Campus Lost Property at the end of Term 4.

International Summer School (ISS)

ISS will return to The McDonald College from 11-15 January 2021. Suitable for ages 7-20, ISS is a dance program designed for all skill levels ranging from recreational to the pre-professional dancer. For more details please click here.

Can’t Come to Class?

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

Any Questions?

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

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

Curriculum Dance

End of Year Concert

We look forward to filming our End of Year Concert, Dance on Film. Curriculum students will be filmed on Wednesday 25 November.

Schedule below:

1. Heal – Yr 11 HSC
2. Seize the Day – Yr 9
3. Rise Up – Yr 10.1
4. Ms Mandi’s work – Thursday Sport Class
5. Falling in Love –Yr 11 IB
6. Stay Awake – Yr 10.2
7. Tall Poppies – Yr 8

Further information will be provided to students in class this week.

Mrs K Boase
Subject Co-ordinator of Curriculum Dance
kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9889

Drama and Theatre

Onstage Selection

Congratulations to Yr 12 Drama student Tom Wightwick who has been selected for Onstage 2020 for his lighting design for the play Black Diggers (2014) by Tom Wright. Black Diggers by Tom Wright addresses the perception and reality of racism in Australia through the untold story of Indigenous soldiers, throughout World War 1. The play’s constant shifts in time and place over a 69 year period, from 1887 to 1965 highlights the two-faced nature of Australia’s racist culture, which is still faced by Indigenous Australians today. This unrealistic façade is realised in his design through contrasting colours. 

He addressed the episodic and Brechtian nature of the play through the transformative set, lighting colour and projection, communicating both location and time. He chose not to reflect the changing dates and time through the lighting as a metaphor for the presence of systemic racism throughout Australia’s history. 

Onstage 2020 will be released virtually in February 2021. 

Gala Arts 2020

This week our judges met via Zoom from Denmark, London, Melbourne and Sydney to decide on the winners of Gala Arts 2020. Winners in each category and the overall winners will be announced shortly. The video will be available for viewing shortly. 

Musical 2021

Callbacks for the Musical were held last Sunday. The full cast will be announced here on Friday 27 November. 

2021 Enrolments

Enrolments for 2021 are now open. Students currently enrolled for 2020 will automatically roll over to 2021. For variations or new enrolments, please contact the Drama and Theatre Office on 99688960 or drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au.

End of Year Soirees

Our End of Year Soirees continue to be filmed and will be made available to our families via our online learning platforms in the Secondary, Junior and Preparatory programs shortly. 

Young Wharfies

A free intensive program for Yr 11 Drama students at Sydney Theatre Company

Young Wharfies is an engaging and free learning program for Yr 11 Drama students (in 2021) who are inspired by the power and creativity of theatre. 

The group of students selected to be 2021 Young Wharfies will spend a year attending productions, participating in workshops and meeting artists and creatives at STC.

In 2021, the Young Wharfies will:

• Attend 7 productions throughout the year 
• Explore aspects of each play in pre-show workshops
• Deconstruct each show in discussion groups with other Young Wharfie participants 
• Participate in five masterclasses led by artists/creatives about theatrical styles, playwriting, directing, programming and writing for theatre

How to apply

To apply, complete the online application form below and create a short video. Your video should be short, simple and straight-to-the-point: tell us who you are and why you would like to be a Young Wharfie!

• Application form
• Video guidelines

Applications close at 5.00pm on Mon 30 November.

For any questions, please contact studentlearning@sydneytheatre.com.au or 9250 1778.

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

Senior Campus Lunchtime Concerts (Week 7)

Advanced and Extension Ensembles Auditions 2021

Auditions for students wishing to move into the Advanced and/or Extension Music Ensemble Program, will be able to audition on Monday 23 November, Wednesday 25 November and Friday 27 November (Week 7). Students currently enrolled in Advanced and Extension Ensembles will not be required to re-audition. Audition application forms can be downloaded from from Redlands Pulse.

Friends of Music 2020 Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 25 November (7.15-7.45pm)

Zoom Meeting Link
2020 Friends of Music AGM
Meeting ID: 487 439 8088 (Passcode: Music)

The Friends of Music Committee, in association with the Redlands Music Department, invites you to the Friends of Music Annual General Meeting via Zoom. The evening will feature talented Redlands Music tutor, Ms Sandy Sin, who will be performing solo works on the Marimba. She will also share her own personal philosophy as a Music educator and how she instils confidence and success in her students. Hear about the year that was from Coordinator of Music Mr Darren Kuilenburg, and the 2021 Music Department Plan and Vision. If you were ever considering joining the Committee, now could be your chance. We will be electing the 2021 President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. To RSVP or to nominate for the Committee, please email Emma McLaren, FOM President.

2021 Musicianship Classes

For students who are currently learning an instrument and would like to further extend their knowledge of Music Theory, enrolments are now open for Musicianship classes. 

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

Ensemble Participation, Attendance and Punctuality at Rehearsals

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, parents are required to email juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for Junior Campus Ensembles and seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au for Senior Campus Ensembles.

Yrs 5-6 Virtual Incursion

Mara! Band performed for Yrs K-5 as featured artists within the Musica Viva concert series last week, taking place within our regular Choral and Music Instrumental lesson times across Week 6. The concert was themed Music in My Suitcase’and explored instruments and songs from all around the world. We sang and danced together, learnt words and songs in new languages and were amazed at the quality of the interactive program that was able to be afforded us even via the Zoom platform. We also loved discussing and celebrating the diversity that is within our own classrooms at Redlands. How fortunate we are to be in such an international context. Now to get that catchy song out of our heads “One Candle, Two Candles…”!

Private Music Studio Concerts – Series 2

This coming week, the Music Department will conclude the Junior and Secondary Private Music Studio Concerts. We would like to thank the following tutors who held lunchtime concerts in Junior and Secondary School: Peter Atkins (Percussion), Julia Booth (Voice and Piano), Emma Cooperthwaite (Voice), Soloman Frank (Clarinet), Emily Garth (Voice), Annette Houghton (Piano), Diego Idarraga (Guitar), Gabrielle Jung (Violin), Andrea Kent (Cello), Gemma Lawton (French Horn), Zi-Hao Li (Piano), Nathan Milliner (Trumpet), Nicholas Russoniello (Saxophone), Sandy Sin (Percussion), Nathaniel Smith (Guitar), Mary’ana Sywak (Violin), David Wooltorton (Guitar), Jason Xu (Piano).

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