Issue 36 2024
Issue 36 2024 Term 4 Week 6

Term 4 Week 6, 21 Nov 2024

From the Principal

One of the distinguishing features of Redlands is our vibrant international community with a diversity of global perspectives enriching students, staff and parents. With over 50 nationalities represented across the School, we are truly an international school for local students and a local school for international students.

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Issue 36 2024 Term 4 Week 6
  • Issue 36 2024 Term 4 Week 6
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Community

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Community Update

Community Update

It was a pleasure to welcome visiting parents, grandparents, students and carers onto the Senior Campus earlier this week for our Secondary School Open Morning. Students from Year 9 hosted small group tours, supported by staff from our key operational areas. More

Foundation

Foundation

Thank you to all members of our community who joined us to support our efforts in raising funds for the Coralie Amos OAM Scholarship. With everyone’s contributions we were able to raise close to $200K this year. More

Redlands Parents and Friends

Redlands Parents and Friends

Recycle your Old Uniforms this Week Before it’s Too Late! This week is ‘Uniform Recycling Week’, students can bring in their old uniform items for recycling. More

Secondary School

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Head of Secondary School

Head of Secondary School

I’d like to share some exciting news! Two of our talented students, Andy Guan (Year 9) and Sophie Wong (Year 7), reached the semi-finals of the United Nations Youth Voice competition last Friday. More

Chaplains

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. More

Cocurricular Clubs

Last Friday, two of our talented students, Andy Guan (Year 9) and Sophie Wong (Year 7), reached the semi-finals of the prestigious United Nations Youth Voice competition. This is a tremendous achievement, showcasing their dedication and passion for global issues. More

Service

It is now only 34 days til Christmas (which is 5 more Mondays!!!) and we are right in the midst of our 2024 Christmas Drive - “It’s in The Bag.” More

Uniform Shop

The Uniform Shop will close at 4pm on Friday 6 December and reopen on Monday 13 January 2025. More

Year 11

This Term IB Visual Arts students have been exploring Experimental Approaches to Drawing in order to extend their understanding of mark making techniques and to allow them to become more confident with their own practice. More

Year 10

Last week, our Year 10 students returned from their camp at Myall Lakes National Park, bringing back not only tired smiles but also many wonderful memories. More

Year 9

Today, Year 9 attended Sydney University to hear from four grassroots charities to conclude their participation in the Schools for Impact Program. More

Year 8

This week, I spoke to our cohort about how we can make the most out of our final two weeks of term and really focus on being our best selves as we close out the year. More

Year 7

Finishing Year 7 positively is crucial as it sets a strong foundation for the rest of your secondary school journey. More

Junior School

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Head of Junior School

In this week’s assembly we spoke about how the final stage of a race is the time when most effort is needed to finish well. Although the summer break is just around the corner, the final days of school are just as important as the first. More

Preparatory School

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Head of Preparatory School

Daily Wellbeing Clubs have been such a success all year in providing  opportunities for students to experience different things to do at lunchtime. More

Preschool

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Redlands House and PreKindergarten

Redlands House and PreKindergarten

Concert Day Wednesday 27 November – Children are to arrive at school by 9am on Concert Day in their normal school uniform. More

Sport

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Secondary Sport

Secondary Sport

Over the last few years we have seen a number of students excel not just in their sporting endeavours but also academically. By emphasising hard work, resilience, and balance we allow students to develop a strong foundation of discipline. More

Junior Sport

Junior Sport

As we conclude another sports term, students are encouraged to foster a culture of gratitude within both the Representative and Non-Representative sports programs. This involves expressing appreciation to their coaches in representative teams. More

Performing Arts

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Dance Academy

Dance Academy

The Nutcracker....AND BEYOND. Our wonderful Academy students will be taking to the stage at The Concourse, Chatswood on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November, for our 2024 End of Year Performances. More

Drama and Theatre

Drama and Theatre

It's all happening in the Extracurricular Drama space. Our end of year showcases have kicked off with a BANG! Our Year 2 Acting students were first up with a wonderfully exuberant improv show followed by a short play set in a museum. More

Music

Music

On Tuesday this week, we were delighted to hear Rock in the Quad echoing around the Secondary School during recess and lunchtime. We’re proud of the work of our rock bands and their enthusiastic performances, showcasing the year’s worth of contemporary musical collaboration. More

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