From the Principal

Recently I was asked for my opinion on the purpose of education and schooling, and my answer was simple: to help people be able to live worthy lives in a world worth living in.

While this aspiration is grounded in various philosophies, it is also at the heart of our Redlands Vision and Mission, as well as our Motto: Luceat Lux Vestra (Let Your Light Shine) which comes from the Gospel of Matthew, “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven”. So, at the heart of our motto is a call to live virtuously so that we can have a positive impact on others and the world around us.

To start this year, I have been reinforcing this message to students by focusing on our School Value of respect. Respect is the starting point for how we should treat each other, and it is the foundation for positive relationships between students, staff and parents. Pleasingly, it is a real strength at Redlands.

However, unfortunately, in the world around us too often we are confronted by examples of disrespect, intolerance and even hatred.

In her book, Bright Shining: How Grace Changes Everything, Julia Baird says the cure to these ills is grace or the ability to respect others and to see the good in them, to recognise their humanity, to embrace difference and to believe that people can grow, can learn and can make a positive change.

The Wiradjuri people of Central NSW have a similar belief encapsulated in their tenet of “Yindyamarra”. As Wiradjuri man Stan Grant explains, “It is not just a word, it is an idea. It is a philosophy. It is a way of living. It is a way of being. Yindyamarra – quietness, kindness, respect. Strength in that quietness. Strength in that kindness. Strength in that respect. What better idea than there is Yindyamarra to speak to the differences between us.”

So, as we encounter challenging situations at school and in life, I hope all of us can let our lights shine, live with grace and embrace the philosophy of Yindyamarra. Doing so will not only allow us to live a worthy life, but it also might help to make the world a better place.

This week I am excited to see us launch our new mobile friendly Feedback and Assessment Tool in Pulse for Secondary School parents which will provide more personable, actionable, timely and transferable feedback throughout the year, giving instant insight into students’ ongoing growth and progress. While currently only available in the Secondary School, we will be exploring how we can apply this approach to Junior School students as well, over the course of the year. I would encourage all parents to read more about this tool in the Secondary School section of Note Day.

I look forward to seeing many families at our Twilight in the Garden tomorrow evening.

Mr Sean Corcoran 

Photo caption: Our Day of Growth: individual coaching conversations with Tutors, Deans and Executive, saw students review their individual data from our innovative iGrow Learning Analytics Platform which tracks academic, social and emotional growth.

Community Update

We look forward to welcoming parents and carers tomorrow evening to our annual Twilight in the Garden event. Twilight in the Garden provides a wonderful opportunity for all families to connect with our School community on the Fahl Garden on our Senior Campus … as the weather looks to be holding for us. Tickets are still available here.

It was a pleasure to attend the first meeting of the Junior School (3-6) Parent Contact Group this week.  Mr Corcoran, Mr Quach and Ms Moore provided updates on the start to the year and community activities and projects were shared and discussed by our RPFA. There are plenty of community, class and year group events planned for this Term, all listed in the RPFA section of today’s Note Day.

We are pleased to announce that our new Feedback and Assessment Tool is now live for Secondary School parents and carers in Pulse.  This unique tool was developed by Redlands in response to feedback from our community and replaces iLearn as the ‘one stop shop’ for all feedback and assessment information – reports, upcoming assessments and results, coaching conversations and more. This tool will continue to be enhanced as the year unfolds and a Junior School version is also in development. Please click here to read more on this terrific and easy to use tool in Ms Van de Peer’s Note Day article. 

A reminder to book your tickets for our International Women’s Day (IWD) breakfast where Julie Inman – Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, will lead a vital discussion on the advancement of gender equality, empowerment and safety in an increasingly digital world. Revenue generated from this very special event will be donated to Mary’s House Services who provide essential accommodation for women and their children fleeing domestic and family violence or abuse.  Tickets for this not to missed event can be purchased here.

I remain grateful for the continued guidance and support our community provides and, as ever, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly or the wider Community Engagement team should you have any feedback, suggestions or questions.

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

Foundation

We are very excited to announce Save the Date for the highly anticipated event – Redlands Gala Ball to take place this year on Saturday 9 August at the Fullerton Hotel, 1 Martin Place, CBD.

This is a flagship fundraising event bringing all community together to celebrate and raise much needed funds for the School’s strategic initiatives. An Event Committee will support organisation of this event. If you are interested in being part of the organising committee, please email me directly.

Alumni Update

Tiffany Wong RL 2014  

Redlands is fortunate to have an extraordinary Redlander community of engaged and supportive past students. Tiffany Wong, a Redlander Young Alumni Awards Winner in 2023,  is a perfect example returning to campus as a Redlands Music and Drama Tutor, a guest performer at many events, a long serving member of the Redlanders Alumni Association, and soon to be judge for the upcoming student Senior and Junior Piano Competition semi finals! Tiffany competed in the very first Piano Competition when in Year 3 in 2005 and competed every year until graduating!

Tiffany’s list of accomplishments is extraordinary, and a few of her recent achievements include:

• The role of Juliet (!!) in the Australian Shakespeare Company’s 2023 production
• Leading role in the first Australian Amazon original film Five Blind Dates, now streaming
• Nominated for the 2023 KXT Award for Excellence in Directing (Boom)
• Artistic Director and Founder of Slanted Theatre, 2021-Present

Our wide network of Redlanders adds tremendous cultural richness and offers unique opportunities for our entire community past, present and prospective.

Redlander Memorabilia Donations from the Roseby Era 

It has been an exciting time for our Archives and Alumni Office, with three thoughtful donations of memorabilia allowing our collection to grow.

Thank you to the family of Redlander Joan Patterson RL 39, for visiting Redlands to donate Joan’s precious prize books, pocket, badge and Intermediate Certificate. Joan was a member of the Class of 1939, and thus a student under the much beloved Miss Roseby. She won an academic prize every year and was very involved with sport, especially tennis and netball, even winning a pocket for skiing and was eventually one the Sports Captains in her final year.

Thank you also to Judith Sleijpen (formerly Quane) School Captain and Roseby House Captain 1964 who donated a magnificent collection of Lux Magazines for each year she attended the School, along with all her class photographs complete with identification (yes, thank you!), there were several great casual shots from the mid-1960s, school reports, Judith’s blazer pocket, Roseby House Captain badge and Prefects badge, programs to round out our collection, newspaper clippings, warm handwritten cards from Miss Fitzpatrick and Miss Steel and a spelling book from the Junior School.

Thank you also to Judy Wilson’s family who donated their mother’s Prefect pocket and bade from 1947, class photos and a very unique painting by Miss Mabel Roseby, Deputy Principal, upon her retirement.

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

Redlands Parents and Friends

Just a few tickets remaining – don’t miss out! This Friday, 21 February, is the ever-popular Twilight Drinks – a wonderful evening that brings together parents and teachers from across the school community to meet and greet new and old friends.

Book Your Tickets

Held outdoors (weather permitting) on the Senior Campus, it’s a fantastic event to kick off the year and socialise with our Redlands community while enjoying beverages and nibbles. Reserve your tickets here  before it sells out. We look forward to welcoming you!

Upcoming Parent / Family Get-togethers 

Thank you to all our parent volunteers who work to organise and host these wonderful community get togethers!

Contact us to list your event. Please provide a date, time, location and RSVP details if relevant.

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 8.50am 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 rest of this term:

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.

Next 2 Meeting Dates!

We are excited to announce our next two meeting dates.  Please lock these in your calendars:

• Thursday 27 March morning at 10:30am/11am – to discuss Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop by Hwang Bo-Reum
• Thursday 8 May evening at 6:30pm/7:00pm – to discuss At the Foot of the Cherry Tree by Alli Parker

June Book

For those who really like to plan ahead, our 4^th book of the year, to be discussed in June, will be The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi.  We have yet to set a date for this meeting.

The Week in Pictures

All smiles in the 4 White Coffee Morning:

Volunteer Five

Stay tuned to meet your Friends of Groups (FoG) volunteers and learn about the fun these groups have supporting Sport, Arts and other student interest groups.

Supporter Gear

Free Delivery to the Uniform Shop for pick up now available!

Get kitted up for summer sports and cocurricular comp season! Parents, carers and family can proudly 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 in 2025. Go Redlands!!   

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

RPFA Committee

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

Head of Secondary School

It’s been a wonderful Week 4 on the Senior Campus and Week 2 on the High Country Campus. This week, we launch a new ‘note’ to our Note Day, with a weekly feature from Mr Edward Atkins, our Head of High Country Campus. If you haven’t already visited his Note Day addition, I encourage you to take a read and share in the joy and adventures of our first Year 9 Moonbah cohort. This week, our Dean of Studies, Ms Allisa Wunder has been visiting the Campus and spending time with students and staff.

Valentine’s Day with a Heart!

Last Friday our beautiful Service Captains raised about $1,000 for HeartKids Limited, helping babies with childhood-onset heart disease. It was wonderful to see the Secondary School spreading the love!

Through this initiative, our Secondary School student leaders are bringing their 2025 motto With Heart to life – literally!

Did you know that 8 babies are born every day in Australia with a heart condition, that’s 1 in 100 babies
It’s a lifelong disease with no known cure,

You can be a sweetheart for a Heart Kid this February and help our students support this incredible cause via your donation here.

Feedback and Assessment Tool

We are pleased to announce that our new Feedback and Assessment Tool in Pulse is now live and replaces iLearn for parents in our Secondary School. The development of this tool is part of our Dynamic Feedback and Reporting Project and is in direct response to feedback from parent focus groups requesting a single platform for viewing all feedback and assessment information. 

This short video outlines how it works. You can access the tool via Pulse and your Redlands App (under the ‘More’ section).  It’s clear our community values personal, actionable, timely and transferable feedback, and we hope this brings us one step closer.

If you have any feedback or suggestions for additional functionality, please let us know here as we continue development with view to providing our Junior School parents with something similar over the next 12 months.

Facilities Update

Our new toilets on Level 2 are now open and accessible, providing students and staff with closer access to bathroom facilities. New Year 12 lockers have been installed on Level 3 and 4 of the Redlands Learning Hub and further lockers, including large Sports lockers, are arriving in the coming weeks.  Although it is cooler today, with the warmer weather we are aware of the need for good air conditioning in our classrooms.  Currently in our new W block there are two classrooms – W3 and W6 with no working air conditioning.  Please rest assured that our Property Services team are looking to rectify this as soon as possible. In the meantime, we have placed portable air conditioning units in these classrooms.

Kids Giving Back – Harriet Bowyer Yr 9, Isla Anderson Yr 10, Nell Bowyer Yr 10 

During the Term 4 of 2024, and the recent school holidays, these students were among 1170 young changemakers who contributed to making over 6,500 meals, breakfast boxes, snack packs and care packs for vulnerable communities across Sydney. They also wrote thoughtful, encouraging messages to be shared with those in need. Their kindness, leadership, and willingness to serve truly embody the values of generosity and community spirit. Their efforts have made a real difference, and we are incredibly proud of them!

Year 7 Adventures and Events

Year 7 Camp takes place next week. The students head to Biloela in the Southern Highlands for 5 days of adventure. This is a wonderful opportunity for Year 7 students to build on their successes so far, embedding friendships and making new ones while stretching their comfort zones. It’s a bright and early start for them on Monday as they meet at school at 6.30am for departure.

After Camp, on the following Tuesday afternoon from 5.00pm Year 7 parents and carers are invited to the Year 7 Meet and Greet on the Fahl Garden. This is an event for the adults – parents and Redlands staff alike – to gather, converse and celebrate the transition of Year 7 so far. Year 7 parents, if your Year 7 child remains at School, then they will need to access the Roseby Library Study Centre, and complete home learning and revision while they wait for you. We look forward to getting to know our Year 7 parents and carers at this annual event.

Wellbeing Support Webinar

Twilight in the Garden

Our Twilight in the Garden event provides a wonderful opportunity for all families to connect with our school community on the Fahl Garden on our Senior Campus. We are expecting this to be another sold out event for parents and carers, so please purchase your tickets here.

International Women’s Day – March Forward Breakfast

Monday 10 March, 7am-9am

Redlands is pleased to announce the first event in our inaugural ‘Voice Notes: Illuminating Issues that Matter’ series. The series aims to spark conversation on issues impacting education and will span a range of topics across 2025.

We are starting the year by marking International Women’s Day with a breakfast event in conversation with Australia’s e Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. An event not to be missed.

Musical Tickets Now Available

Book Your Tickets Here

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

Moonbah

After a week and a half at Moonbah, students have comfortably settled into their daily routines and adjusted well to the new environment. A typical Monday to Friday at Moonbah looked like this:

• 6.45 am – Wake up 
• 7:00 am – Fitness and Wellbeing 
• 8:00 am – Breakfast
• 8:45 am – 4:00 pm – Moonbah Learning Activities 
• 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Cocurricular activities / Free Time
• 6:00 pm – Dinner
• 7:00 pm – 8:30pm – Night Activity
• 9:30 pm – Bedtime

Students have enjoyed their morning fitness and wellbeing sessions, embracing the opportunity to start the day with energy and focus. Many have made great use of the small fitness room on campus, developing healthy routines and building confidence. The sessions have fostered a positive atmosphere, promoting both physical health and mental wellbeing.

They have been exploring the extended campus as part of the Environmental Learning Project (ELP). They’ve enjoyed visiting sites like The Dam and The Summit, where they collected data on plant and animal species, took meteorological readings, and gathered soil and water samples for classroom analysis such as pH, conductivity, moisture levels and microscopic life. This is a long-term project, over many Moonbah groups, examining the human impact and management of the land.

Through Moonbah Echoes, students have reflected on their personal journeys before delving into the history and culture of the Ngarigo people, the traditional custodians of this land. They have designed their own Lore tree which looks at family traditions and customs.

This week, students in the Paddock to Plate elective have been deepening their understanding of sustainability, comparing their carbon footprint at HCC to their footprint in Sydney. Excitingly, some of the seeds they planted last week have already begun to sprout! Meanwhile, in Plate of Origin, students successfully completed a Food Handling Certificate and put their skills to the test by making a variety of dampers.

The Bush to Big Screen students have been creatively developing their storyboards by drawing inspiration from the unique objects, animals and experiences found around campus. They’ve transformed everyday encounters into engaging visual narratives, showcasing their growing storytelling skills. Each storyboard reflects their deepening connection to the environment, blending imagination with real-life observations. The process has encouraged thoughtful reflection and collaboration, resulting in original and meaningful stories.

Students have been developing their independence, taking charge of managing their own schedules and ensuring they are in the right place at the right time. Additionally, they have been responsible for maintaining cleanliness in shared spaces, contributing to a positive and respectful communal living experience.

Eddy Atkins
Head of High Country Campus
eatkins@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Cocurricular Clubs

Buzzing with Excitement: Beekeeping and Gardening Clubs Spring Into Action

This week at Beekeeping Club we had an unprecedented number of students turn up to meet our Redlands bees. Students put on protective suits and gloves and handled frames of bees with confidence and ease, with many students gently picking bees up and watching them in awe. In the lead up to our honey entry at the Royal Easter Show, next fortnight we will begin bottling our precious Redlands honey and have a blind taste-testing to see if our Redlands honey is rated the highest amongst some other honey brands.

At the Gardening Club, our avid gardeners filled two full buckets of weeds that grew over the holiday period. We are looking forward to filling the now fresh garden beds with some new produce for our canteen.

Kimberlee Chipper
Sustainability Manager / Beekeeping Club Supervisor

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

Year 12

Year 12 Formal

Twilight in the Garden

Our Twilight in the Garden event this Friday night provides a wonderful opportunity for all families to connect with our school community on the Fahl Garden on our Senior Campus. We are expecting this to be another sold out event for parents and carers, so please purchase your tickets here.

International Women’s Day – March Forward Breakfast

Monday 10 March, 7am-9am

Redlands is pleased to announce the first event in our inaugural ‘Voice Notes: Illuminating Issues that Matter’ series. The series aims to spark conversation on issues impacting education and will span a range of topics across 2025.

We are starting the year by marking International Women’s Day with a breakfast event in conversation with Australia’s e Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. An event not to be missed.

Musical Tickets Now Available

Book Your Tickets Here

Catch up Sibling and Summer Sport Photos

The Catch-up Student and Sibling Portrait photos date has been changed from Thursday 6 March to Friday 7 March.

The photos will be held during Tutor period in a room in Level 2 of the Redlands Learning Hub.

Summer Sports photographs are also scheduled for that date and will be occurring during recess and lunch.

Save the Dates

Please also save the date for future Voice Notes events throughout the year: 

Term 2: Gen AI: Who’s Really in Control?
Friday 9 May – evening event

Term 3: The Future of School: Seeing Around Corners
Thursday 7 August – breakfast event

Term 4: Navigating a Changing World
Thursday 30 Oct – evening event.

Ms Lisa Vale
Yr 12 Advisor
9968 9837
lvale@redlands.nsw.edu.au  

Year 11

Mock Trial

Year 10

Arnhem Land Trip

We are excited to present further information about the planned Year 10 Arnhem Land trip. Our students, accompanied by Redlands staff, will travel to North East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory from Sunday 1 June – Friday 6 June. The indigenous cultural immersion program is facilitated by Culture College, a not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporation. 

In order for you to find out more about the trip, we will be holding an information session on Thursday 27 Feb at 6pm in Redlands Hall. All Year 10 students, parents and carers are invited to attend. 

At the evening, and via communication afterwards, we will also outline the next steps in preparing the students for this experience. 

Dodgeball! 

On Wednesday during Tutor Time, our Year 12 House Captains hosted a Dodgeball competition, pitting House vs House across three blistering games. 

By the end of round 3, Roseby reigned supreme! 

Catch up Sibling and Summer Sport Photos 

The Catch-up Student and Sibling Portrait photos date has been changed from Thursday 6 March to Friday 7 March. 

The photos will be held during Tutor period in a room in Level 2 of the Redlands Learning Hub. 

Summer Sports photographs are also scheduled for that date and will be occurring during recess and lunch. 

Absences 

Just a reminder that If your child is absent for more than two days please ensure that you obtain a medical certificate and submit it to ssabsences@redlands.nsw.edu.au. 

Twilight in the Garden

Our Twilight in the Garden event this Friday evening provides a wonderful opportunity for all families to connect with our school community on the Fahl Garden on our Senior Campus. We are expecting this to be another sold out event for parents and carers, so please purchase your tickets here.

International Women’s Day – March Forward Breakfast

Monday 10 March, 7am-9am

Redlands is pleased to announce the first event in our inaugural ‘Voice Notes: Illuminating Issues that Matter’ series. The series aims to spark conversation on issues impacting education and will span a range of topics across 2025.

We are starting the year by marking International Women’s Day with a breakfast event in conversation with Australia’s e Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. An event not to be missed.

Musical Tickets Now Available

Book Your Tickets Here

Mr Tobias Horan
Yr 10 Advisor
9968 9872
thoran@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 9

Getting into our Flow and Fine-Tuning our Routines

We are now well into Term 1 and Yr 9 are getting into their work, study and cocurricular routines. We have been really impressed with how students have been engaging in their new subjects and new electives, and encourage them to focus on reaching out to their teachers this year and using their expertise, should they require support or guidance in the subject. Assessments are fast approaching, and students need to plan ahead.

A variety of subjects have assessment tasks occurring next week, including:

• Mathematics
• History
• French
• Latin
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Spanish

I encourage parents and carers to speak to their children about their assessment schedules and to plan for success by using tools such as wall planners at home to stay on top of future tasks and commitments.

You can find all the key information on assessments this year in the assessment handbook and assessment calendar on the Yr 9 Pulse page.

Duke of Edinburgh Registration

The Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) program is a globally recognised youth development program that promotes resilience, leadership and community engagement. It is offered to all eligible students at Redlands across three levels – Bronze, Silverand Gold. Each level involves setting and achieving goals in physical activity, skill development, community service and an adventurous journey.

• Program Overview: Each level has specific requirements that encourage students to step outside their comfort zones and develop important life skills. Information about each level can be accessed here.
• Registration: If your child has not yet registered, they can do so with your support via the following link: Duke of Ed Registration.
• Award Leaders: If your child has signed up but is waiting for an Award Leader to be assigned, please know that Mr Gray and I are working to allocate leaders as quickly as possible.
• Student Support: Once Award Leaders are assigned, we encourage students to discuss their goals and activities with their Award Leader to ensure they are on track for their chosen award level.

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out to Mr Nick Walker at nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Serving your Peers and the School – the SRC

Have you ever wanted a fun way to get service experience, work on a motivated team and help others in the school? Well, then put your hand up and nominate yourself for the SRC!

If you are interested – please post an expression of interest.

This is your last chance to express your interest as entries will close at 8am tomorrow!

Digital Ambassadors for Redlands

The Digital Ambassadors Program is a new initiative for 2025, run by Ms Webster and Ms Duckworth. We are seeking 2-3 students from each of Yrs 7-11 to act as the voice and ears for their grade on a variety of issues, such as: media balance and wellbeing; digital footprints and identity; fake news and literacy; AI in education; academic integrity; and privacy and security.

As the Digital Ambassador for your grade, you will be tasked with identifying key issues that your peers are facing and presenting strategies and insights through assemblies or via Pulse. The Digital Ambassadors team will meet twice a term. Please submit your application by Friday 21 February.

Twilight in the Garden:

 Our Twilight in the Garden event is on tomorrow! It provides a wonderful opportunity for all families to connect with our school community on the Fahl Garden at our Senior Campus. We are expecting this to be a popular for parents and carers, so please purchase your tickets here.

International Women’s Day ‘March Forward’ Breakfast:

Redlands is pleased to announce the first event in our inaugural ‘Voice Notes: Illuminating Issues that Matter’ series. The series aims to spark conversation on issues impacting education and will span a range of topics across 2025.

We are starting the year by marking International Women’s Day with a breakfast event in conversation with Australia’s e Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. The theme of International Women’s Day 2025 is ‘March Forward’, and Julie will be sharing her personal and professional journey advancing gender equity, empowerment and safety in an increasingly digital world.

This event be occurring on Monday 10 March, 7am-9am, in Redlands Hall. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Mary’s House Services providing essential accommodation for women and their children fleeing domestic and family violence or abuse. Please see below for further details. You can purchase your tickets here.

Get Ready to Sing – The Redlands Musical is Coming:

Always an event not to be missed, this year’s production of High School Musical: on Stage promises to be exciting, entertaining and in essence, excellent!

With students ranging from Yr 7-12 onstage, in production, orchestra, hair and make-up, this year’s Musical is a must-watch. The performances are held at The Concourse, Chatswood on Wednesday 5 March,  Thursday 6 March and Friday 7 March at 6:30pm. You can find out more information and book your tickets through Pulse.

School Portrait Photos

If you missed the student portrait photos or sibling photos last week, please make a note that the date for make-up photos has been shifted from Thursday 6 March to Friday 7 March. The photos will be held during Tutor period in a room in Level 2 of the Redlands Learning Hub.

Summer Sports photographs are also scheduled for that date, and will be occurring during recess and lunch.

Term 1 Key Dates and Upcoming Events

• NAPLAN – Week 7: Wednesday 12 – Friday 14 March
• Jazz in the Garden – Week 7: Friday 14 March
• Year 9 Stay at School Information Evening – Week 9: Monday 24 March
• Battle of the Bands – Week 11: Monday 7 April
• Term 1 Ends – Week 11: Friday 11 April

Mr Jimmy Tod-Hill
Year 9 Advisor
jtodhill@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9908 6462

Year 8

Safer Internet Day 

This week students have been engaging in some fantastic Safer Internet Day initiatives. During our Pastoral Care sessions. Students have been recognising the importance of online safety and have spent some time investigating ‘deepfakes’ and engaged in a quiz to highlight the importance of fake news and the spread of misinformation. 

For further information and resources to support young people here is the link.

Shout Outs

Well done to Ross Skelton who engaged brilliantly with the ‘design your own library tote bag’ activity last week. The Library Team were so impressed with his design they have asked him to design the next cover of the Roseby Review, our library magazine. 

Congratulations to Matthew Brooks who competed in the Cannonball Mountain Bike Competition last week. This was Matthew’s first competition and was the youngest in his division (13 to 15 years). Matthew crossed the finishing line in 20th place, out of hundreds of competitors. An incredible achievement!

Year 8 Camp

Redlands prides itself on its values-driven, real-world education. Our Camps are integral to this.

Building upon prior outdoor camp experiences, The Outdoor Experience is a transformative program designed to foster leadership, teamwork and resilience in students.

Set in the picturesque Myall Lakes, this program centres the student experience on group dynamics and collaboration. Through a variety of outdoor activities, students will face challenges that require them to work together, communicate effectively, and support one another.

A key focus is the development of empathy and compassion. Students will learn to understand and appreciate the perspectives of their peers and and how to be part of a community.For all information prior to departure (including the packing list), please visit the following link.

Student Medications

All student medication must be accompanied with a Redlands Medical Authority Form. MAFs are located on the Outdoor Education Camps section on Pulse.

The Musical 2025

Cast, Crew and Staff have been preparing and rehearsing enthusiastically to bring Disney’s High School Musical to The Concourse, Chatswood on 5-7 March. Tickets are available now so get in quick before they sell out! 

Book Your Tickets

International Women’s Day – March Forward Breakfast

Monday 10 March, 7am-9am

Redlands is pleased to announce the first event in our inaugural ‘Voice Notes: Illuminating Issues that Matter’ series. The series aims to spark conversation on issues impacting education and will span a range of topics across 2025.

We are starting the year by marking International Women’s Day with a breakfast event in conversation with Australia’s e Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. An event not to be missed.

Ms Abby Walker
Yr 8 Advisor
9968 9818
awalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 7

Tutor Focus: Dumolo Blue’s Pet Rocks 

Last week, Ms Webster’s Tutor Group, Dumolo Blue, were hard at work creating Pet Rocks. As you may have heard, Mr Corcoran and Mrs Van de Peer have introduced their pets to the students in what has been named the Leo Pet Wars for 2025. 

Both Mr Corcoran’s dog and Mrs Van de Peer’s cat are named Leo, so it seemed only right for Year 7 Dumolo Blue to create their own pet Leos. These sedimentary pets were adorned with feathers, gemstones, pipe cleaners and googly eyes, each with a unique personality, just like our DB students! 

A huge thank you to Ms Webster for leading this fun and creative activity! The students had a fantastic time designing their unique Leos, and their enthusiasm was evident in every carefully crafted detail. We can’t wait to see where these little rock companions end up, perhaps as study buddies, desk mascots, or even contenders in the ongoing Leo Pet Wars! 

A Letter from the Chaplain 

As part of our commitment to nurturing the whole student – academically, socially, and spiritually – in Chapel, we gifted each Year 7 student with a Redlands Bible which has been signed by the Principal. This gift reflects the significant faith foundations of our School and our desire to encourage students to explore questions of meaning, purpose and values in a supportive environment. 

One of the key verses that guides our community is Matthew 5:16: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” At Redlands, we seek to foster an environment where every student is encouraged to shine their light, embracing their unique gifts and contributing to a culture of kindness, acceptance and diversity. 

As the Secondary School Chaplain, my role is to support students in their personal and spiritual development through chapel services, Christian Studies, pastoral care, and conversations that help them navigate life with wisdom and compassion. I work closely with our teaching and wellbeing teams to help students grow into young people of character, purpose and faith – whatever their personal beliefs may be. 

I am looking forward to getting to know your children and partnering with you in their journey at Redlands. If you ever have any questions, or if I can support your family in any way, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Blessings, 

Ms Kirsten Philips 
Secondary School Chaplain 
Redlands  

ySafe Presentation 

This Friday during Period 3, Year 7 will be hearing from ySafe about online safety. I encourage you to chat with your child over the weekend about what they learned. It’s a great way to start a healthy conversation about digital safety and positive online interactions 

Year 7 Camp Reminders

As we prepare for the Year 7 Camp at Biloela, here are the key details and reminders to help ensure a smooth experience: 

1. Arrival and Departure Times:

• Arrival: Monday morning at 6:30am. 
• Enter via the back gate on Gerard St. 
• Check the group number and name list. 
• Groups 1-6: Report to the Undercroft. 
• Groups 7-12: Report to the Fahl Garden. 
• Students will meet their group supervisor, have their names marked off, and wait for bus loading instructions. 
• Departure: Buses will leave promptly at 7:00am. 
• Return: Students are expected back at school at approximately 2:30pm on Friday. 

2. Packing Details:

• Duffle Bag: All camp items should be packed in a duffle bag (refer to the OEG site for the full packing list). 
• Backpack: Students should also bring a backpack containing sunscreen, drink bottle, hat, and packed morning tea. This should be easily accessible upon arrival to school on Monday. 

3. Medical Needs:

• Students with an ASCIA or Asthma plan must bring their Epipens and Ventolin. 
• Medication: All students who require medication must have it placed in a bubble pack. They will hand this to their group supervisor upon arrival to their group on Monday morning. 
• For all students attending camp with medication, a Medication Authority Form needs to be completed in order for staff to administer the medication to the student. Please make sure this has been completed, prior to camp. If this is something you have forgotten to do, please email the document to Nick Walker, the Camp Coordinator – nwalker@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

4. Camp Information Access:

• All information, including the packing list, is available on the OEG site. 
• Username: Redlands 
• Password: Shine 

5. Smart Phones

• No smart phones or any technology devices are to be taken on camp. On the final day of camp, Mrs Susan Jones will send a message to all parents an ETA of when to pick up your child from the Senior Campus. 

 Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to a great camp experience for all! 

Wellbeing Support Webinar

Twilight in the Garden

Our Twilight in the Garden event provides a wonderful opportunity for all families to connect with our school community on the Fahl Garden on our Senior Campus. We are expecting this to be another sold out event for parents and carers, so please purchase your tickets here.

International Women’s Day – March Forward Breakfast

Monday 10 March, 7am-9am

Redlands is pleased to announce the first event in our inaugural ‘Voice Notes: Illuminating Issues that Matter’ series. The series aims to spark conversation on issues impacting education and will span a range of topics across 2025.

We are starting the year by marking International Women’s Day with a breakfast event in conversation with Australia’s e Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. An event not to be missed.

Musical Tickets Now Available

Book Your Tickets Here

Meagan Barr
Year 7 Advisor
mbarr@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Head of Junior School

As the students start to settle into the rhythms and routines of the new school year, making and consolidating friendships is an essential, core ingredient in how they feel about school. Establishing strong connections early helps children feel a sense of belonging, build confidence and develop key social skills. Research indicates that friendships evolve as children grow, helping them build communication skills, empathy and resilience. Understanding the typical behaviours at different ages can help parents and educators support children in navigating these important relationships.

For children aged 5-7, friendships are often based on shared activities and immediate enjoyment. Young children may shift friends frequently and may struggle with concepts like sharing and taking turns. Minor disagreements are common, and adult guidance is crucial in helping them develop the emotional vocabulary needed to express their feelings and understand the feelings of others.

Between ages 8-10, friendships deepen, with children beginning to value trust, fairness and loyalty. They start to identify with a particular group of friends and may become more sensitive to social dynamics. This is also the age when conflicts can arise due to misunderstandings or changing group dynamics. Parents can help by encouraging open conversations about feelings and guiding their children through resolving disagreements respectfully.

From 11-12, friendships become even more significant, with peer approval playing a greater role. Children at this stage develop stronger emotional bonds and rely on their friends for support. However, they may also experience exclusion, shifting alliances, or peer pressure. It is important for parents maintain open lines of communication by listening without judgement, offering reassurance and encouraging children to build multiple friendships to broaden their social network.

There are several key behaviours that help children build and maintain friendships, including kindness, active listening, sharing and showing empathy. Encouraging children to take turns, include others in play and resolve conflicts with words rather than frustration can strengthen their social bonds. Parents can support their children by modelling these behaviours at home, role-playing social situations and reinforcing the importance of being a good friend. Reminding children that friendships take effort and that small acts of kindness can make a big difference will help them develop positive, lasting relationships.

Friendships naturally go through ups and downs. Falling out and making up is a normal part of learning social skills. Parents can help by teaching children that friendships can be repaired and that differences do not mean the end of a relationship. Modelling healthy friendships and demonstrating kindness, compromise and forgiveness can be powerful tools in helping children navigate challenges.

If parents are concerned that their child is friends with someone they do not consider a good influence, it is important to approach the situation with care. Instead of forbidding the friendship, which may push children towards secrecy or rebellion, parents can guide their child in recognising healthy and unhealthy friendship traits. Asking open-ended questions about how the friend makes them feel, encouraging a diverse range of friendships, and discussing values like respect and kindness can help children make their own informed decisions. Parents should also model positive relationships and gently steer their child towards friendships that encourage growth and wellbeing.

Encouraging children to talk about their friendships, reassuring them during difficult moments, and teaching them to empathise with others can help them build strong, lasting relationships. If at any point in time you are concerned about your child’s friendships and are unsure how to proceed, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. Together in partnership, parents and the school can provide a supportive and united network to help guide every child to let their light shine.

Congratulations

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news – our talented and dedicated Coordinator of Junior Music, Katherine Moses, is expecting a baby! This is such an exciting time for her, and we couldn’t be happier for her as she prepares to welcome this new addition to her family.

We are in the process of finding a cover whilst Katherine takes maternity leave. We will share more information in the coming weeks and months.

Please join me in congratulating Katherine and wishing her all the best for the months ahead. We look forward to meeting baby soon and celebrating this special moment with her!

Twilight in the Garden

Our Twilight in the Garden event this Friday evening provides a wonderful opportunity for all families to connect with our school community on the Fahl Garden on our Senior Campus. We are expecting this to be another sold out event for parents and carers, so please purchase your tickets here.

International Women’s Day – March Forward Breakfast

Monday 10 March, 7am-9am

Redlands is pleased to announce the first event in our inaugural ‘Voice Notes: Illuminating Issues that Matter’ series. The series aims to spark conversation on issues impacting education and will span a range of topics across 2025.

We are starting the year by marking International Women’s Day with a breakfast event in conversation with Australia’s e Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. An event not to be missed.

This event is open to all parents and carers, students and staff. 

Please also save the date for future Voice Notes events throughout the year: 

Term 2: Gen AI: Who’s Really in Control?
Thursday 8 May – evening event

Term 3: The Future of School: Seeing Around Corners
Thursday 7 August – breakfast event

Term 4: Navigating a Changing World
Thursday 30 Oct – evening event

Musical Tickets 

Book Your Tickets Here

Michael Quach
Head of Junior School
mquach@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Deputy Head of Junior School: Learning and Teaching (P-6)

Parent Information Session: Adaptive Grouping in Literacy and Numeracy

We invite parents to join an upcoming webinar on Adaptive Grouping in literacy and numeracy, to find out more about how it will work and meet students at their point of need.

If you have questions you would like us to address in the webinar, please submit them via this form by Friday 21 February at 2pm.

Ms Argiro Anagnostu
Deputy Head of Junior School: Learning and Teaching (P-6)
aanagnostu@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Deputy Head of Junior School: Operations (P-6)

K-6 Morning Drop-Off – Allister St (8.00-8.20 am)

Staff will be stationed on Allister St to greet families and ensure safe student arrival. Please remain within 3 metres of your vehicle; leaving your car unattended may result in a fine.

Years 3-6 Afternoon Car Line – Allister St

Thank you for your cooperation as we trial the new Yr 3-6 car line. Please note:

• Remain in your car and move forward as directed to pick up your child.
• Students must enter from the curb side only.
• Boots will not be opened for safety reasons – students must take their bags with them.
• Enter the queue at the bottom of Allister St. Cars skipping ahead will be asked to go around the block and to rejoin at the end of the line.
• Please allow staff to call your child via the microphone instead of texting them directly.

K-2 Afternoon Car Line – Allister St

Families may use the car line or playground pick-up. Car line opening times:

• Kindergarten 2:45pm
• Year 1: 3:00pm
• Year 2: 3:10pm

To maintain traffic flow, please arrive only at your designated time. If you arrive early, you may be asked to drive around the block.

For playground pick-up, please park in surrounding streets – parking on Allister St is not permitted.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Pick-Up

• Pre-K (2.30pm): Collect from K-2 Reception; staff will have students ready.
• Kindergarten Playground Pick-Up (2.45pm): K-2 Reception doors open at 2.45pm. Please exit promptly to ensure campus safety for after-school activities.

Sibling Car Line: Families with children in K-2 and 3-6 can use the Sibling Car Line for a single pick-up.

OOSH Program: A reduced rate is available for students in extracurricular activities—see the OOSH page under “Fees” for details.

Murdoch St Pick-Up and Buses

Murdoch St is reserved for bus riders and parent walk-up collection. Do not stop in the bus zone for pick-ups. If using the car line, join the queue on Allister St and ensure your child proceeds to the 3-6 gate for collection at 3.20pm.

Early Morning Supervision – Arnold Library (7.30-8.00am)

Students arriving early (eg., for music lessons or bus drop-offs) must go to the Arnold Library with their bags. They will be dismissed to the playground at 8.00am.

Thank you for your support in ensuring a smooth and safe process for all.

Amber Wilson
Deputy Head of Junior School: Operations (P-6)
awilson@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Redlands House and PreKindergarten

Can you believe we are in Week 4 already! The new Juniors and Seniors have settled in beautifully and the enjoying their days. We are loving getting to know their personalities and watching them make new friends. As the children start to engage in a wide range of after school activities, it is a great idea to pack them a snack to have beforehand, we all know children are very hungry in the afternoon.

Lucy Hill Library

Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Reading early and often to your child lays the foundation for reading success and lifelong learning. Reading aloud develops language skills and increases vocabulary, enhances critical thinking and creativity, nurtures emotional growth and self-confidence, creates independent learners and problem solvers and most importantly, cultivates enthusiasm for reading.

At Redlands House we are lucky to have access to a wonderful Early Childhood Library. The senior classes and Pre K visit weekly and borrow books, but did you know that the Lucy Hill Library is open from 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoons for preschool parents? If this time does not suit, you can visit on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday morning from 8am until 8.30am.

Parents may borrow ten books at a time for two weeks. Borrowing allows you to supplement and broaden your child’s choice of books and keeps you aware of what is available for early childhood reading without having to purchase the books.

Building Resilience in Preschool Children

Building resilience in preschool children helps them cope with challenges and develop confidence. Some keyways to foster resilience include:

• Create a nurturing space with predictable routines to help children feel secure.
• Allow children to tackle simple problems and guide them with questions to build independence and confidence.
• Teach children to express and manage their emotions by modelling healthy emotional responses. Encourage empathy, sharing and positive peer interactions to strengthen relationships.
• Teach children that mistakes are opportunities to learn and focus on praising effort, not just success. Celebrate small wins and encourage independence to boost children’s confidence.
• Demonstrate positive ways of handling challenges and share your own experiences of overcoming difficulties.
• Outdoor activities and sports help children build perseverance and handle both success and setbacks.

By nurturing these qualities, we help young children develop the resilience they need to thrive.

Twilight in the Garden

This Friday 21 February, 6pm

Our Twilight in the Garden event provides a wonderful opportunity for all families to connect with our school community on the Fahl Garden on our Senior Campus. We are expecting this to be another sold out event for parents and carers, so please purchase your tickets early here.

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

Deputy Head of Junior School: Students (K-2)

Well, this week has just flown by! There has been great excitement at lunchtime as our Lunchtime Clubs have been launched. I have the pleasure of running a Friendship Club several times a week, which is a lovely opportunity for me to interact with the students and get to know them better. Our Lunchtime Clubs are also a wonderful chance for students to socialise with children in different classes and Year Groups. Thank you to Ms Anderson for taking the time to organise these clubs, and to the team for supporting our students during their lunch break.

Kindergarten Storytime with Ms Partington

On Monday, Ms Partington, our Deputy Principal, spent the morning with our Kindergarten classes. She read each class a story and gifted them a special bookmark, which they were all thrilled with! Ms Partington was very impressed with how settled the Kindergarten children are at such an early stage of the school year, which is a testament to the hard work of our Kindy teachers, as well as your support as parents.

K-2 Assembly

I am sure that many of you will be pleased to know that from next week, we will be welcoming parents to our K-2 Tuesday assemblies. For the rest of this term, Year 2 will be leading our assemblies on the following dates:

• 25 February: 2B and 2Y
• 11 March: 2W and 2R
• 25 March: 2B and 2Y
• 8 April:   2W and 2R

We invite parents and families from these classes to attend. K-2 Assemblies are held in Dunnet Hall every other Tuesday; they begin at 1.50pm and will end by 2.20pm. Following each assembly, we ask that families leave the school and return at the normal time to collect their child at the end of the school day. 

We look forward to seeing 2B and 2Y families on Tuesday afternoon.

Kindergarten and Year 1 Parent Workshop: Tuesday 4 March at 8.30am

Introducing a new parent workshop specifically catered to the parents of our students in Kindergarten and Year 1, as we know the early school years can be challenging for your child and for you as their parent. In this discussion-based workshop, we shall focus on common challenges we see in our youngest students, such as: morning routines, separation anxiety and transitioning to the classroom. Facilitated by Jemimah Cosme, one of the Junior School Counsellors, the workshop will act as an opportunity for parents to ask questions, receive strategies and provide a safe space to reflect.

Please Register 

Sustainability

We are keen to introduce the children further to the United Nations’ 17 World Sustainability Goals. Year 1 are working on composting, and we are encouraging children to recycle waste food in our Foodcycler, which can be put back into the garden.

If your child or family have been working on living a more sustainable lifestyle, (such as reducing food or water waste, or completing a beach clean-up) then please let us know by sending a short email explaining what you have been doing, along with a photograph to: kpontes@redlands.nsw.edu.au and we will display them in our Reception area.

Lucy Hill Library

Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Reading early and often to your child lays the foundation for reading success and lifelong learning. Reading aloud develops language skills and increases vocabulary, enhances critical thinking and creativity. It nurtures emotional growth and self-confidence, creates independent learners and problem solvers, and most importantly, cultivates an enthusiasm for reading.

At Redlands we have a wonderful Early Childhood Library that can be accessed by students, teachers and parents. Parents may borrow ten books at a time for two weeks. Borrowing allows you to supplement and broaden your child’s choice of books and keeps you aware of what is available for early childhood reading without having to purchase the books.

The school takes part in the Premiers Reading Challenge (PRC), which is a statewide initiative aimed at increasing reading as a pleasurable activity. In Years K-2 anyone can do the reading. You can read the books to your child, an older sibling or grandparent could also do the reading, or the child can read themselves. The aim is to read 30 books by August. In the Lucy Hill Library, the challenge books are labelled with a sticker, and we have written the code in each book to make the task of recording books as easy as possible.

Many parents who have already taken part in the PRC comment on how much they enjoyed reading with their children, how they found new books they did not know existed and how it prompted them to read with their children. If you would like to take part, or if you have any questions, please come to the library and ask.

Twilight in the Garden

Our Twilight in the Garden event this Friday evening provides a wonderful opportunity for all families to connect with our school community on the Fahl Garden on our Senior Campus. We are expecting this to be another sold out event for parents and carers, so please purchase your tickets here.

Musical Tickets Now Available

Book Your Tickets Here

Ashley Bentley
Deputy Head: Students (K-2)
abentley@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Deputy Head: Students (3-6)

We are delighted to announce that Redlands Junior School is becoming a URStrong School.  Research shows that relationships are the heart of wellbeing and when friendships thrive, children flourish.

URSTRONG provides teachers, parents and students with a friendship skills curriculum that help our students establish and maintain healthy relationships, manage conflict with kindness and increase their overall resilience.

Our work with URStrong will include a Day of Friendship where students learn the skills and language to support them in building healthy friendships and navigating the ups and downs of friendships including managing conflict.

In order to build the shared language and understanding in this space, parents are invited to sign up for a free URStrong Family Membership using the link on this page. You will benefit from a number of resources available through this site.

For those wishing to support their son or daughter in their friendships, I can also recommend the following books which I have found very useful in opening discussions regarding this topic.

How to Grow a Friend by Sarah Gillingham	Duck Duck Goose by Tad Hill	The Not–So-Friendly Friend	Growing Friendships A Kids’ Guide to Making and Keeping Friends by Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore	Charlotte’s Web  by E.B White
Preschool to Yr 1	Kindy to Yr 2	Yrs 3-6	Yrs 3-6	Years 3-Adult

Assemblies

We extend a warm invitation for parents to attend their child’s Assembly as per the roster below. These Assemblies will run from 1.50pm – 2.20pm every second Tuesday.

Twilight in the Garden

Our Twilight in the Garden event this Friday evening provides a wonderful opportunity for all families to connect with our school community on the Fahl Garden on our Senior Campus. We are expecting this to be another sold out event for parents and carers, so please purchase your tickets here.

Musical Tickets 

Book Your Tickets Here

International Women’s Day – March Forward Breakfast

Monday 10 March, 7am-9am

Redlands is pleased to announce the first event in our inaugural ‘Voice Notes: Illuminating Issues that Matter’ series. The series aims to spark conversation on issues impacting education and will span a range of topics across 2025.

We are starting the year by marking International Women’s Day with a breakfast event in conversation with Australia’s e Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant. An event not to be missed.

Please also save the date for future Voice Notes events throughout the year: 

Term 2: Gen AI: Who’s Really in Control?
Thursday 8 May – evening event

Term 3: The Future of School: Seeing Around Corners
Thursday 7 August – breakfast event

Term 4: Navigating a Changing World
Thursday 30 Oct – evening event

Kate Moore
Deputy Head: Students (3-6)
kamoore@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Secondary Sport

I was reading a great article this week titled Sticking with sport during school years linked to academic success.

Overall, they found that continued sports participation during school years was linked to lower absenteeism, better attention and memory, higher NAPLAN and end-of-school scores and higher odds of studying at university. The study also goes into the differences of individual and team sports.

Those in team sports had better performance on attention and working memory tests, fewer absent days without permission and were more likely to be awarded the HSC or equivalent. Team sports can provide opportunities to work together and foster a sense of belonging.

Winter Sport Registrations – Now Open!

The Winter 2025 Sport Registrations opened on Monday 10 February and will be closing this Friday 21 February at 4pm. Students are reminded to check Redlands Pulse for their sporting commitments, noting that all sports will have 2 mandatory training sessions per week, with all 1st teams (AFL, Football – Boys/Girls, Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Tennis – Teams 1-3) having an additional Strength and Conditioning session. These sessions are designed to help ensure youth athletes can actually tolerate their sporting loads and develop strength, power, coordination, balance and resilience, and the gym won’t overload them. This is completed via Clipboard.

Students in Years 7–11:

1. Choose a Representative Sport where you have 2 training and Saturday Sport commitment
2. Choose a Non-Representative Sport where you will have a commitment on Thursday afternoons (there are additional costs involved with non-representative sport)

Year 12 Students

1. 1. if you are currently completing a Non-Representative Sport, you are required to compete in a 2025 Winter Representative Sport
   2. If you are competing in a 2024/25 Summer Representative Sport, you may either compete in a 2025 Winter Representative Sport or complete a Non-Representative Sport, or use the time on Thursday to study.

Moonbah Term 1 Students:

1. If you completed a Non-Representative Sport for the Summer 2024/25 Season, then you must choose a Winter Representative Sport (you will trial for your teams during the first weeks of Term 2)
2. If you completed a Representative Sport for the Summer 2024/25 Season you can choose a Non-Representative option or a Winter Representative Sport.

Moonbah Term 2 Students:

1. If you completed a Non-Representative Sport for the Summer 2024/25 Season, then you must choose a Winter Representative Sport (you will be placed in teams for Term 3 competitions)
2. If you completed a Representative Sport for the Summer 2024/25 Season you can choose a Non-Representative option or a Winter Representative Sport.

To see a breakdown of what sports are on offer, timings cost where applicable please see Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport (then each individual sport for the Winter Season)

Winter Representative Sport has a Saturday commitment to it with most matches taking place on Saturday mornings (the majority of games are an hour commitment anywhere between 8:00am and finishing by 2:00pm – not including travel time). Please keep this in mind as you complete this form.

This online process of Winter Sport selection is the only method of registration. Emails to the Sports Department will not be accepted.

“You won’t feel motivated every day. Whether it’s for work, training or learning, show up and give your best regardless. That’s what true professionals do. The conditions will never be perfect, but real progress comes when you push forward despite the obstacles. Don’t wait for the right moment or for things to feel easy – take action now. Discipline is what sets the great apart from the rest.” Kobe Bryant

Mr Graham Nes
Acting Head of Secondary Sport
gnes@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Redlands Secondary Sports Calendar

• Saturday 22 February – ISA Round 9
• Saturday 22 February – ACT Sailing Regatta
• Saturday 22 February – SCOTS/ PLC Rowing Regatta
• Saturday 1 March – ISA Round 10
• Saturday 1 March – ACT Head of Lake Rowing Regatta

Performance and Wellbeing Workshop

Elite Performance and Wellbeing Solutions for Emerging Athletes

Empowering Female Athletes for Success in Sport and Life

As part of the school holiday programs, we are excited to offer a Performance and Wellbeing Workshop designed to equip emerging female athletes and students with the essential tools to enhance their performance and overall wellbeing. Elite Performance and Wellbeing Solutions for Emerging Athletes is an insightful and practical session led by a team of industry-leading experts in sports science and athlete health.

This presentation is tailored specifically for female high school-aged students who aspire to reach their full potential in sport while maintaining physical and mental wellbeing.

The workshop is open to all girls Year 7-12 is mandatory for all Senior School Girls 1^st teams from the Summer Term 1 2025 and Winter Term 2 2025 seasons.

What to Expect

You will hear from an esteemed panel of professionals who specialise in optimizing athletic performance and long-term health:

• Dr Nicole Sly: Sports & Exercise Physician – Learn about injury prevention, recovery strategies and the importance of managing workload.
• Ashleigh Gellert: Physiotherapist – Understand the role of movement, strength training and rehabilitation in staying injury-free.
• Ashleigh Brunner: Advanced Sports Dietitian – Gain insights into optimal nutrition strategies for energy, recovery and peak performance.
• Suzie Rhydderch: Clinical Psychologist – Discover techniques to build mental resilience, manage stress and foster a strong athletic mindset.

Event Details

Location: Redlands Hall
Date: Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 April 
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Cost: $40

Registration Link: HERE

Registration Closes: Monday 10 March 2025, 10:30am

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert knowledge and practical strategies that will help you thrive as an athlete. We look forward to seeing you there!

Basketball

ISA Selections: Congratulations to Clara Blackstock, Annabelle Kesby, Freja Nixey, Imogen Kroon, Isabelle Salz, Agatha Storch, Ollie Soderberg, Charlie Stevens, Jayden Hannaford, Harrison Meagher and Byron Mills who were all selected to be part of the combined ISA teams during the week.

Round 10 – All girls teams will be playing at Barker on Friday 28 February. Game times will be either 6pm or 7pm.

Game times for each team will be release in the next couple of days.

You will have to make your own way to the game.

For parents who may have trouble organising transport that afternoon, can you please reach out to parents in your team to organise a lift to the game.

Friday night games at Barker are always a fun time with a lot of spectators and energy so for those teams not playing on Friday night, please get along and support the girls!

2025 Friends of Basketball End of Season Celebration

Redlands Basketball families, join us in celebrating the 2024/25 season at the End-of-Season Basketball Dinner and Awards Night on Thursday 3 April. The evening will feature lucky door prizes, a special guest speaker and trivia – a fantastic way to wrap up the season and celebrate our players. Please follow the link to purchase your tickets.

Simon Gleeson
Director of Basketball 

Fitness Centre

Open Gym Sign Ups

With spots available before school in Open Gym, we encourage all students to come in and give sessions a try. Please head to the Fitness Centre Pulse page and select the button on the right-hand side of the page.

Student Session times are as follows:
Year 11-12: 6:30am-7:30/7:45am

Year 9-10: 6:45am-7:45/8:00am

Year 7-8: 7:00am-8:00am

Students are expected to arrive 5 minutes before the start of their session time in their PE uniform.

Programming:

In the Fitness Centre, all students are required to follow a program provided by our Strength and Conditioning Staff. Our Long-Term Athlete Development program is designed to develop movement competency, confidence and autonomy as students’ progress within the gym. Whilst all programs cater to individual considerations for Students, we apply a 50%, 75%, 100% rule across our programs.

Students in Year 11-12 are required to complete 50% of exercises and structure programmed by staff, with the remaining 50% of their daily programs created in collaboration with the coaches, based on their goals and ambitions within the gym.

Years 9 -10 students are provided with 25% individualisation and autonomy within the gym and 75% structure from coaches.

Students in Year 7-8 follow a 100% rule, with 75% of sessions programmed entirely by coaches with a movement competency as a priority and 25% of the session prescription as individual choice from coach selected work.

Winter Sport Pre-Season:

If you are looking to get ready for your winter sport season – we will be opening more Open Gym spots for Senior Students (Year 9+) that commences from next week (Week 5).

You will need to sign up to open gym and fill out the following survey:

Mia Lundquist 
Director of Strength and Conditioning 

Football

On Tuesday 18 February, the First Girls went to Valentine Park for the first round of the CIS Cup. It was the team’s first game all together, but they played with intensity, teamwork and skill putting on an outstanding performance securing a 7-0 victory over Arndell Anglican College. The team is looking forward to the second round of the CIS Cup.

Congratulations to the Girls CIS Cup Team!

Gerry Gomez
Director of Football 

Rowing

Information for Scots Regatta to come this afternoon. Please keep an eye on Pulse.

Sailing

ACT Sailing Regatta

Wishing the Redlands sailors good luck and fair winds this weekend!

Max is competing in the 2nd round of the NSW Sate competition in a double handed Flying 11 dinghy in Belmont Lake Macquarie this coming weekend.

Last weekend, Max had a very successful sailing weekend. He participated in his first foiling Saling regatta and really excited about his results! Here are some of the details;

Max Nicholson participated in the NSW Waszp Saling championship held in Woollahra Sailing Club, Sydney last weekend (15/16 Feb) .

This was Max’s first championship regatta in a single handed hydro-foiling sailing boat. He secured 12th place overall, with two 5th place finishes. Max competed against some of the best sailors in Australia in a NSW State championship which comprised of 8 races over a 2 day period.

Tennis

It was a superb morning and a very positive start to the NSTA Comp on Saturday with some great tennis.

In Division 1, Redlands 1 and Redlands 2 had very solid wins against St Pius 1 and Killara 1 by 3 sets to 0.

Other great wins included:

• Redlands 6 defeated St Pius 3 by 2-1
• Redlands 7 defeated Chatswood 2 by 2-1
• Redlands 12 defeated Reddam East 2 by 2-1
• Redlands 13 defeated St Pius 12 by 2-1
• Redlands 17 defeated St Pius 15 by 2-1
• Redlands 19 defeated St Pius 19 by 3-0
• Redlands 22 defeated St Pius 25 by 3-0
• Redlands 23 defeated St Pius 32 by 2-1
• Redlands 24 defeated St Pius 29 3-0

Well done to all teams for the great sportsmanship and manner in which you played your games. We are looking forward to another great day of matches this Saturday. Please ensure you know your venue, arrive on time for your match and complete the scoresheets.

Good luck to all teams for this weekend!

Touch Football

End of Season Celebration: 25 March 2025

All players from Years 7-12, including their families, are encouraged to attend our End of Season Celebration where coaches will announce season award winners.

Purchase your tickets here

Touch Football Photos: 3 March

Full summer uniform – Fahl Garden at Lunch.

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: Mati Carlyon
• 2nds Girls: Ruby Warner
• 3rds Girls: Ingeboard A, Amelie Beeton
• 4ths Girls : Claire Adams-McCarthy, Ellie O’Sullivan
• 5ths Girls: Sami Beck
• 6ths Girls: Serei Bayley
• Junior A Girls: Mila Lipscomb
• Junior B Girls : Essie Jenner
• Junior C Girls : Jemima McHutchinson, Elosie Boris
• Junior D Girls : Astrid Nixey
• 1sts Boys : Charlie Reeves
• Junior A Boys : Cyrus, Sachin Seervai
• Junior B Boys: Asher Hanly-Atmore

Looking ahead, PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE AROUND FINALS:

• Saturday 22 February (Term 1, Week 4) – ISA Round 9
• Saturday 1 March (Term 1, Week 5) – ISA Round 10
• TO NOTE: SEMI AND GRAND FINALS – 15 March (8-4PM DAY)

Check team images

Jordan Bird
Director of Touch Football and Rugby | 10CB Tutor | Rugby Sport Coach

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

Junior Sport

Round 1 Summer Sport

Last Saturday , our Representative Sports program commenced in earnest, with all scheduled matches unfolding as planned. It marked the initiation of our newest students’ journey into Representative Sports within the Junior School, as our Year 3/4 and Year 5/6 teams took part in round (1) of Girls Football, Mixed Tennis, Mixed Touch Football and Mixed Basketball.  

Our Junior teams from Years 3/4 combined had an unbelievable start to their season with all six teams winning at home over Shore at home. Our Senior 5/6 teams secured 3 from 4 against our local neighbour, Mosman Prep. Well done to our Touch Football who had a win and a loss against Newington. While our Tennis side went down they will play their first home match this weekend.

Looking at administrative matters arising from Saturday’s sports activities, we highlight the following points:

• Please review the Summer Sport team lists on Wednesday evening for any team movements.
• Players must be attired in full Redlands apparel and have their water bottles placed beside the coach’s kit bag prior to the commencement of matches.
• Players are expected to meet with their respective coaches 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
• The final home Basketball match scheduled in Dunnet Hall requires that team and families to assist in post-game pack up.
• Players are encouraged to express gratitude to their coaches at the conclusion of each match and to extend three cheers to the opposing team.
• If your child is absent submit an absence form online through the quick link on our Pulse Sporting page.

As communicated previously, the scheduling of Saturday morning matches for coaches, parents and staff will be updated and available via your Redlands App. This feature enables users to filter the schedule by sport and team, ensuring timely access to any alterations in match times or venues.

Given the fluid nature of sports schedules, we refrain from distributing email updates and urge recipients not to print out the schedule due to potential changes.

Swimming Carnival – Family Information Package

This package was shared with families on Friday. Please take the time to review the information contained within as it will cover all areas of the Carnival for your child from drop off to what events are on offer to how they can be collected

CIS Cricket 

Zoe Todd is currently representing CIS Girls Cricket at NSW Championships and has written a report on her experience so far. Well done to Zoe on this achievement. As part of a the CIS Girls Cricket team we are playing this week in the NSW Primary Girls Cricket Carnival in Tuggerah which is on the Central Coast. The team plays 6 pool A matches and then a final against a team from pool B on Thursday afternoon. So far we  have won 4 of the first 5 matches. It is lots of fun to play with a new team. All of the girls are very friendly and very good cricket players. It is quite tiring to play 2 games a day in the sun as often the games last for nearly 4 hours each. We also have some great team chants that I look forward to teaching Roseby when I get back.

Zoe Todd

Redlands Cross Country Carnival Photos

As you would be aware, we had a professional sports photographer to attend the Junior School Cross Country Carnival to take some photos for parents and the school. There are some great shots online for you to view and or purchase or download. Please follow the steps below to view this folder that is only accessible to Redlands families and will be uploaded in the coming days

Log In

• Click prompt to Access Gallery
• Select – Redlands Icon
• Select – 2025 folder
• Select Event i.e. Junior Cross Country Carnival
• Enter: Name & Email Address
• Enter Password: Dunnet01
• Select- View album

 There’s a whole range you can choose from. Prints, Personalised Prints, Canvas, Framed Photos, Digital Images to mention a few.

Rep Sport Summer Sport Term 1

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 absences etc.

Representative Sports- Saturday Morning Match Wear

Just a reminder for all families who represent Redlands in Saturday sport only Redlands Sports Uniforms and match day kit is to be worn. Each family should own either a school tracksuit and or a fleece that they can wear over the top of their playing kit if they are cold.

Any incorrect item will now be confiscated as all students have received the same message.

Non-Rep Sport recommencing Term 1

Students were reminded about the three ‘rights’ and how they impact upon their involvement in Redlands Sport in Term 1. 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.

Redlands Pulse Orientation and Navigation Video

Our intranet, Redlands Pulse, is the first port of call for all Junior School Sport related enquiries. A video has been produced to show you how to navigate through Pulse. You can view this short video here.

Redlands Pulse

The Junior School Sport pages on Redlands Pulse will continue to be the ‘source of truth’ for all information relating to sport this term. I am asking that if parents have an enquiry relating to sport that your first port of call will be the Junior School Sport section of Redlands Pulse.

Sport Information Booklet

For all Sport information regarding what sports we offer when, how to navigate our documents, as well as information on Uniforms and Carnivals please refer to our Parent Information Booklet on Pulse.

Parent Sport Presentation

As a reminder for the structure of sport in the Junior School please select the following link to view a short video which has proved beneficial in the past both to new and returning families.

Sport at a Glance  

Term 1 Upcoming Dates

For Term 1 upcoming dates and key events these can be viewed by selecting this link.

Sport Calendar

The sport calendar for Term 1 onwards is available online on Junior School Sport Page. You can also view it by selecting here; 2025 JS Sport Calendar

Wednesday Sport inability to train

If your child has an injury that prevents them from training, please send through an email to Junior Sport juniorsport@redlands.nsw.edu.au requesting they ‘sit out’ of training for that particular session. We can then forward this to the relevant external coaching staff. Where applicable please include when they can return to normal training, so coaches are aware of this. That way coaching staff are aware of an injury that prevents them from participating at the venue but also allows us to be aware of periods where they are medically required to ‘sit out’.

Representative Sport Student Absence

If students are absent on match day, parents are required to complete this online absence form. This will allow your responses to be passed on electronically to your child’s coach efficiently and at short notice. The Student Absence link can also be found on the Junior School Sport Page on Redlands Pulse.

Please don’t hesitate to view our Sport Information page on Redlands Pulse if you have any questions pertaining to Sport.

Mr Trevor Dunne

Head of Junior School Sport

Dance Academy

RDA Moonbah Dancers Update

Our Academy dancers are thriving in their classes at Moonbah! The Wednesday afternoon Jazz class with Ms Maddy is a huge success and Ms Jasmin’s early morning Ballet sessions are beautifully engaging, catering to dancers of all levels. On Friday mornings, Emma Johns offers an inspiring Contemporary class, and students also have ample opportunities throughout the week to practise in the fantastic space provided for them.

MJ the Musical Excursion

Back home our Senior Performance group students have been personally invited by Christopher Wheeldon to attend the final dress rehearsal of MJ the Musical next Tuesday, at the Sydney Lyric Theatre. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience his exceptional work firsthand. Christopher Wheeldon is also known for creating the musical An American in Paris and the ballets Alice in Wonderland and The Winter’s Tale.

Parent Pick-up Point

For Year 1 – Year 6 students, a reminder that we have a dedicated pick-up point, where you can meet your children after Dance classes.

Students will be escorted to this pick-up point by Academy staff, where they will be met by our OOSH team or by a parent/carer. As our dance classes run back-to-back prompt pick-up by parents and carers is appreciated. Any dance students remaining 10 minutes after their class finishes will be taken to OOSH, which will incur a fee.

Murdoch Street Gate

With a safety lens around access to the Junior Campus via Murdoch Street, we would like to remind you of the following opening and closing times for the Murdoch Street gate:

Access to Junior Campus is via the Junior School or Prep Receptions on Allister Street.

When Junior and Prep Receptions are closed, access to Parkes Hall Dance studios is via the gate adjacent to Junior Reception. 

Sick or Absent From Class

If you child is sick or will miss their dance class, please complete our RDA ABSENCE FORM

This form is also available on our RDA Pulse page.

Enrolments for Term 1

Enrolments are still open.

We offer dance classes for every year group, from our youngest Redlands House Juniors to Year 12 students.

With Ballet, Character, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical and Tap classes, you’re sure to find the ideal class.

For further details on our dance classes please CLICK HEREand to enrol CLICK HERE. 

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.

Thank you for your continued support.

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

Dance Curriculum

Callback 2024 Excursion

Any Questions?

Please contact us at amoore@redlands.nsw.edu.au with any questions, concerns or feedback.

Mrs Ashleigh Moore
Subject Coordinator of Dance (Acting)
amoore@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Drama and Theatre

Extracurricular Drama and Theatre

Music

Registrations close next week! The excitement is growing for our inaugural Redlands Music Performance Competition, and time is running out to sign up – registrations close next Monday 24 February at 8:00am.

This competition is open to all who want to showcase their talents, with a distinguished panel of adjudicators, including staff, alumni and industry professionals. Don’t miss out on this fantastic performance opportunity!

All vocalists, instrumentalists, and pianists receiving private tuition from Years 3–12 are welcome to participate (*vocalists from Years 5–12 only).

How to Register

Step One:
Register via THIS FORM

Step Two:
Upload your accompaniment sheet music (.pdf) before close of registration via the following methods:
Junior: Email juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au
Secondary: Upload on Music Department Auditions iLearn page

For any questions, email music@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Friends of Music Meeting – Tonight!

Tonight’s the night! We are grateful for the enthusiastic support of our Friends of Music who give their time because of their belief in the importance of creativity, community and collaboration. We extend the invitation to all Junior and Secondary School parents to consider becoming one of our Friends of Music (FoM) in 2025!  To find out more, feel free to leave your details via the Friends of Music Expression Form.

Please come along on for tonight’s meeting at 6pm. We are excited for another year of music making, and we can’t wait to see you at our many events this year!

Jazz in the Garden

What’s a better way to kick off the year with a launch-of-season musical event where you can lie back and enjoy some Jazz? That’s right, Jazz in the Garden is coming on Saturday 16 March.

Jazz in the Garden is back bigger and better than before. We’re excited to be including ensembles from both the Junior and Senior Campus to launch our year. 

The following ensembles will be performing:

• Junior Jazz Band
• Junior Voices
• Senior Voices
• Jazz Combo
• Intermediate Stage Band
• Advanced Stage Band
• Intermediate Guitar Ensemble
• Advanced Guitar Ensemble

Please keep your eye on Note Day for a link to book tickets in the coming weeks!

RedFactor

Do you have the Red Factor?! Our annual talent show is back for 2025 and we can’t wait to see a new year of exciting acts.
Please complete this Red Factor Audition Form if your child/ren are auditioning for Red Factor 2025. The audition forms are due no later than Wednesday 26 February by 10am. 

The form must be completed by the parent/carer, not the student. All other terms and conditions are on the form linked below.

Please note: students performing in a group need to complete one form each, not one form for the whole group. 

Audition Dates

• Year 3: Friday 7 March – Week 6 Lunchtime
• Year 4: Thursday  6 March – Week 6 Lunchtime
• Year 5: Monday 3 March – Week 6 Lunchtime
• Year 6: Tuesday 4 March – Week 6 Lunchtime 
  

Introducing… our Alumni Adjudicators for the Semi-Finals!

Winners of past competitions, prizes and current artists out in the field, it’s so exciting to bring back our alumni for our semi-finals of the Music Performance Competition. More information about each of these Redlanders will be given out over the coming weeks!

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be doing features of these amazing adjudicators, Stay tuned! 

Events Term 1

Our Term 1 events are live on our Pulse Music Calendar: We encourage all parents to bookmark this page to keep an eye on what attended events are available throughout the year. 

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  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)