From the Principal

As the calendar flips from February to March (with an extra day of February thrown in), summer transitions to autumn (although it certainly still feels like summer today) and we come to the halfway point of Term 1, I thought it would be a good opportunity to reflect on the year to date by sharing some of my highlights of the past week.

Academically, students are deeply engaging in their learning and this was best illustrated at our Year 12 HSC and IB Breakfast last week where our current Year 12 students were given the road map of their studies for the year ahead with the approaches and supports the School puts in place to best assist them in achieving their personal bests.

Cocurricular activities are in full swing across the School. This weekend was the last regular season round of Secondary School ISA Sports fixtures, and I am pleased to report that my 17A Basketball team won their last regular season game of the season! I also attended the NSW Boys Head of the River Rowing Regatta on Sunday and while it was great to see our rowers competing at this level on Sunday, what struck me most from getting around to the Rowing and other weekend sports fixtures was the conversations I had with Year 12 students who reflected, sometimes quite emotionally, about how much competing for the School has meant to them after finishing their last game or race.

On Wednesday, I also enjoyed singing along in the Secondary School Choir rehearsal and I know our performing arts students are getting excited for the many upcoming events such as Jazz in the Garden, the School Musical, Theatresports Competitions, Instrumental Competition, Shakespeare Under the Stars and the Junior School Red Factor.

It is wonderful to continue to see our strong parent engagement across the School and I had the great pleasure of meeting some new families to Redlands at our Year 7 Meet and Greet on Monday evening who shared their positive experiences of Redlands to date. 

Pleasingly, our values continue to underpin everything we do, and this was best illustrated in the Prep School Assembly on Tuesday where 2B and 2Y shared their reflections on the importance of respect with students and staff at the assembly.

I have also been impressed by the leadership our students have been displaying across the School both in formal and informal contexts. On Wednesday I had the opportunity to share insights on leadership with our Secondary School student leaders and hearing their ideas, aspirations and reflections to date certainly instils confidence in me for the year ahead. 

Finally, if our Junior School Swimming Carnival was a barometer, our school spirit continues to shine as students not only had a great day competing in their races but also chanting, singing and dancing for their Houses in the stands.  

So, if this small snapshot is any indication, I think we have had a great start to the year.

Mr Sean Corcoran

Photo Caption: Congratulations to Roseby House for winning the Junior School Swimming Carnival held this week.

Community Update

It was lovely to welcome our Year 7 parents and carers at our Meet and Greet event held earlier this week on Fahl Garden. This event provided a terrific opportunity for our parents and carers to hear from our School and Year group leaders and to connect with our teaching and support staff along with other parents and carers of Year 7 students. 

We are delighted to invite students, parents, carers and friends to our inaugural Count Her In International Women’s Day Breakfast here Redlands. Two incredible leaders and changemakers (The Hon. Bronnie Taylor – Deputy Leader of the NSW Nationals, Member of the NSW Legislative Council and Vicki Condon AM – Founder, CEO, Executive Director of Raise Foundation) will discuss their commitment to the creation of opportunities for women to earn, learn and lead. Tickets available here.

As we continue to transition to the new uniform, a Second Hand Uniform Sale of our old uniform will be held on Thursday 7 March at the Redlands Parent and Friends Association (RPFA) headquarters at 1 Monford Place. My thanks to the army of volunteers, led by the RPFA and Uniform Shop, for their assistance in delivering this important event. Clean pre-loved uniforms can be donated through the Uniform Shop. Proceeds from the sale will be dedicated towards the means-tested Redlands Foundation Scholarship Fund and more detail can be found in the RPFA section of today’s Note Day.

A reminder that an exclusive opportunity exists for our parent and alumni community to experience an extraordinary program on country through our Redlands Midawarr Trip in May this year. This is quite literally a once in a lifetime experience to deeply explore miny’tji (art), manikay (song), bunggul (dance) and story-telling at Gulkula, the site of the annual Garma Festival.

Our Principal, Mr Sean Corcoran will be joining our parents and alumni on this trip, sharing this unique experience with our community. Gather a group of friends, a friend or join the wider group for this once in a lifetime experience not to be missed. Places on this exclusive trip can now be reserved by competing a booking form which can be accessed 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

Year 12 Legacy Gift

It was exciting to kick off the Legacy Gift of the Class of 2024 to launch this year’s student led initiative focused on the importance of ‘Giving Back’ to the School. It was terrific to see such passion with a focus on continuing the tradition of supporting the sixth Redlands Means-tested Scholarship named after Coralie Amos OAM, RL 1964. Coralie has lived her life with selfless concern for the wellbeing of others, illuminating the way for many people including those here at Redlands. Coralie was Sports Captain of McDouall and Captain of Tennis. For all her efforts she was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for Community Service in 2021.

When we asked students  “What inspired you to join this team and how is this project relevant to you and to Redlands?”, it was heart-warming to hear reflections on the many opportunities they gained at Redlands, from academic learning, performing arts and music, theatre and drama and the high level of support from their teachers.

We look forward to bring more details about all the initiatives planned.

Camps in High Country Campus

This year’s Year 7 braved the elements this term on what is for some of them, their first but not last, Redlands camp. High Country Campus has been a home for this camp for many years. In 1981, the first group of Year 7 students camped in Jindabyne, and in 1997, the first Year 7 cohort camped at High Country Campus.

The Redlands High Country Campus outside Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains region offers the greatest array of possibilities for both curriculum fieldwork and experiential learning. The campus is utilised for both outdoor education camps and also our Winter School, which offers Year 10 students a unique opportunity to combine their studies with Snowsports training. 

The tradition of overnight excursions has been part of Redlands life since the early 1900s.

With the formation of two Guide troops at the School in 1922, just over 100 years ago, camp taught students valuable life skills which many carried through their lives after school.

To learn more how to support our efforts to expand our extraordinary High Country Campus, please contact me directly or visit HERE.

Postcard from Jessica Wei, RL 2022

It was fantastic to receive an update from Jessica Wei’s family, sharing some of her exciting experiences at Oxford University. We congratulate Jessica on receiving the Collection Prize from her College Master which recognises outstanding academic performance. While at Redlands, Jessica graduated as Dux IB (shared), received a Prefect Award and full colours for Advanced Choir and Senior Piano Ensemble.

Jessica was stage director for the Oxford Spring Festival Gala, coordinating the production and ensuring the delivery of a successful three-hour show. This is a testament to her technical skills, outstanding teamwork and leadership which impressed the organisers and the production company. Feature: Lantern Festival extends Spring Festival joy across Europe (xinhuaxmt.com)

She offered to support any Redlands students who are considering study abroad for their tertiary education. Please contact alumni@redlands.nsw.edu.au to get in touch with Jessica.

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

Redlands Parents and Friends

Promoting Sustainability: Reducing, Reusing and Recycling Old Uniforms

Our children are passionate about protecting the environment and in Redlands classrooms, they continuously learn new ways to create a more sustainable world. For many years, the RPFA has been a key player in supporting that passion, collaborating with the school to implement uniform recycling programs as a means to reduce waste, and promote reuse and recycling. As we embark on the two-year changeover to the new uniform, the RPFA is once again stepping up to bolster the School’s endeavours toward more sustainable practices during the transition, and to lead by example for our children.

Old uniforms that the RPFA has collected will go on sale Thurs 7 March at 8am-10:30am at the RPFA unit, 1 Monford Place (just around the corner from the school uniform shop on Military Road).

Not only does the second-hand uniform sale minimise landfill, but all proceeds go towards the means-tested scholarship fund.  

Please donate!! We are still collecting donations for the sale. We would love to receive second hand uniforms which are clean, good quality (something you would be happy to buy) and  part of the current uniform. 

Donations can be dropped at the Uniform Shop on Military Road any day except Tuesdays when the shop is closed. Please, no socks, no swimmers and no brands which are not sold by the Uniform Shop eg. M&S, Next. 

The school’s Sustainability team will continue to collect old uniforms including those not suitable for resale for the recycling program in Week 7. Please check the Community Engagement section of Note Day for more information.

Coming Up

Wed 27 March at St Peter’s Cremorne at 7.30am. In the lead up to Easter, we invite you all to the Redlands Community Easter Reflection. As we all prepare for Easter, it’s a lovely way to pause, spend time with our Principal, Chaplains, teachers and members of all sections of our community in a casual and welcoming setting. A light breakfast will be provided (maybe including some Easter eggs). Prep and JS parents are welcome to bring their children.

And, for all the party-goers among us, details are in the works for our next community event to celebrate 140 years of Redlands. Friendship bands optional. Stay tuned.

Parent / Family Get-togethers

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 are roughly 1 1/2- 2 hours and for those with the time we love to stop for a coffee afterwards. Yesterday, a great group met at the Woolwich Pier Hotel for a walk around Hunters Hill. What a nice start to the day.

We have planned all the walks for the term so mark your calendars.  Next three shared here:

• Wed 6 March: Shelly Beach to Curly. Meet at Shelly Beach carpark for an 8.40am departure. ????
• Wed 13 March: Beauty Point. Meet at Orso carpark Spit Bridge for an 8.40am departure.????
• Wed 20 March: Waverton to Wollstonecraft. Meet at Coal Loader, Balls Head Dr Waverton for a 8.40 departure. ????

Any questions, please contact Ann Marie on 0406 691 533.

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, including annual attendance at the Sydney Writer’s festival in May. If you would like to join Book Club, or simply want to know more, please contact Monica or Sabiha.

• Next month we will be discussing The God of No Good by Sita Walker. The meeting is expected to be in the second half of March as an evening session. Stay tuned here for the date.

Behind the Scenes with RPFA: Meet your RPFA Committee

The Redlands Parents and Friends Association (RPFA) is a group of committed parents who support the broad activities of the School’s diverse community. The RPFA is your first point of contact for Redlands community events or support. Check back here each week to meet 2024 committee members and be inspired to get involved.

RPFA Five with Monika

Name: Monika Crennan
Role: RPFA Committee Member
Kiddos: Isabella (Yr 11) Aurora (Yr 9) and Amelie (Yr 2 at the local school)

If you could choose a RPFA theme song (or super hero), what would be the title name?

Shake it off – Taylor Swift 

Why did you decide to join the RPFA, and what do you love most about it? 

I have always been involved as a volunteer in different areas during my kids’ school years – class parent, reading support, Primary Ethics teacher, events, fundraising and as a year rep for the last three years. To be able to support the School at this level is an amazing opportunity. To get be at the centre and work with ideas, future plans and the staff. I love the connections and friends that I have made and the results we are getting as a great team. 

What advice would you give to a parent or carer looking to get more involved in the School?

Look into the area that interests you – support as a volunteer in sports or the arts through the Friends of Groups. Join the coffee mornings to find out what is happening in your year and join other year parents to volunteer with. I will always recommend to become a year rep or class parent. 

If you could trade places with your children for a day, what would you most want to experience?

The Drama program  -such talented teachers and amazing curriculum. The variety of opportunities in this craft would be great to be a part of.

The Week in Pictures

Super crew of Rowing parents in Canberra last week!

A few of the Walks on Tracks crew on the ferry back from the Kiribilli to Pyrmont walk yesterday.

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Gold Star photo this week goes to Walks on Tracks for capturing a first bridge crossing!

Do you have pictures of parent / family get-togethers 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: Monika Crennan, Michelle McDonald, Lisa Middlebrook, Karen Nicholson, Emma Okhovat, Sophia Stewart-Kasimba

Contact us to get involved!

Head of Secondary School

International Women’s Day Breakfast

You are warmly invited to attend our inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast on 11 March at 7.00am. Please purchase a ticket for yourself and your children, come along and enjoy hearing from two inspiring female leaders. All students across the Secondary School have been readying for this day via Student-led assemblies across the past three weeks. Groups of panels, made up of staff and students have explored what IWD means to them and shared powerful stories of women in their lives. INVEST IN WOMEN by joining us on this day!

Year 12 Students Learning Directly from Talented Alumni

Year 12 2023 students Briar Carter, Charlotte Morrison and Samantha Hely spoke to Year 12 HSC Students this week in Core. Their messages centred around effective note-taking managing the demands of examinations and how to breakdown English exam papers. They emphasised the importance of sharing notes and studying together, particularly when you’re struggling with a concept or a particular text. Students also learnt that there is no one way to make notes! There are lots of different ways and the important thing is to experiment and establish what works for them. Year 11 HSC will have a similar session in their Core lesson next week. As always, slides are shared to the HSC Core iLearn pages for students to access and review.

Summer Sport Season is Coming to a Close and We Celebrate so Many Achievements!

Our Rowing students have been kept busy all season and their hard work and effort has culminated in their participation in the season’s largest popular regattas over the past few weekends. The ACT Championships and the Head of the Lake Regatta over the weekend of 17 and 18 February and the NSW Boys Head of the River on Sunday 25 February. We wish our female rowers all the best for the NSW Girls Had of the River this Sunday 3 March. The following photos were superbly shot by our fabulous Year 10 photographer extraordinaire Scarlett Giddings.

Our Sailing students competed at the ACT Sailing Championships last weekend with 12 students competing –  Team A finishing 2^nd (Overall) and 1^st (Mixed/Co-Ed) with Team B finishing 11^th (Overall) and 6^th (Mixed/Co-Ed).

Year 8 student, Lauren Rolfe, was selected into the NSWCIS Softball Team.

Year 12 student Isaac Swann and Year 11 student Lauren Dover competed at the NSWCIS Tennis Championships on Tuesday this week also.

On Friday night, our Head of Sport, Mr Cameron Ellis attended the CIS Awards Ceremony. The dinner is a night dedicated to celebrating the 2023 CIS Sporting Season (both individual and teams). Redlands featured heavily throughout the night. A few sportspeople to feature are:

• Heidi de Saxe (Yr 10) – Awarded NSWCIS Blue Colours with Honours (AFL)
• Lachlan Price-Pontifex (Yr 10) – Awarded NSWCIS Blue Colours (AFL)
• Emilie Bessell (Redlander 2023) – Awarded NSWCIS Blue Colours (Basketball)

Lachlan Price-Pontifex (Yr 10) and Oscar Carlyon (Yr 10) were also part of the NSWCIS Secondary School Team of the Year which was awarded to the NSWCIS U15 Boys AFL Team.

Illuminate Scholars Program

The first week of our Illuminate Scholars Program has gone well. Our Independent Learning Coordinators Grace Bracks (Monday and Tuesday) and Lilli O’Driscoll (Wednesday and Thursday) have been getting to know our merry band of studiers, who have been preparing for Mathematics tests, English and History assessments and getting to grips with the IB TOK (Theory of Knowledge) Course.

Term Passes and Day Passes are available on the Illuminate Pulse Page.

Clean up Australia Day

On Sunday, Redlands students and families are encouraged to head to St Leonards Park to participate in Clean Up Australia Day. Redlands will be cleaning up the park from 9-11 and will be meeting at the Tunks Memorial Fountain. Please note – this is an unsupervised event.

Uniform Recycling takes place in Week 7

Textile Recyclers Australia (TRA) has been selected as our uniform recycling partner following a comprehensive review of available options in 2023. TRA will commence the collection of unwanted Redlands uniforms in Week 7 of Term 1, with each Year Group having a specific day to bring in their unwanted Redlands uniforms, listed on the poster above. Bin collections will be monitored, so please ensure only the requested Redlands items in the poster above are brought it, or they will be sent back home. Any non-Redlands branded uniforms can be taken to your local charity bin for reuse, or to H&M and Zara (who offer used clothing recycling).

Year 7 Wellbeing Support Session

Got a student in Year 7 or Year 8? This session is designed to support parents and carers with Stage 4 children. Book via the LINK below and join us in person on the night.

Book Here or click the image

Year 7 Parent Webinar: Learning in the Secondary School

Thank you to the parents who attended the Year 7 Parent Webinar yesterday evening. A video of the presentation can be accessed HERE.

Love Everyone – those who are easy to love and those who are different from us or hard to love

Year 9 students in Tutor Group 9O led Chapel this week. They looked at a letter John wrote to encourage us to hope and act in love.  Central to his message is the ideas that we should love one another, as this is how we reflect God’s love on earth. This is one of the two great commandments Jesus gave his followers. But who should we love? Well, the answer is everyone, both those like us and are easy to love, but also those who are different from us and are hard to love.

Year 9 student Felix Elwin led his peers in a reflective game designed to provoke understanding and empathy. It was a wonderful Chapel service, highlighting the strength of our School community and depth of spiritual understanding. Tom Beatty also delivered a talk to his peers which was a real ‘step beyond’ moment for him – he was very well received!

Here are some stills of the service led by students.

Online Safety – Parents, please be aware of the following, when checking your teenager’s phone

Know what the following emojis, emoticons and acronyms mean in the online space

Please find here an article written by the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) urging parents to understand the implied meanings in some Emojis and acronyms used online.

The article is really informative and offers helpful guidance to parents around having honest and open conversations their children. This could help prevent children falling victims to predators, many who pretend to be children or teens.

“That’s why having a healthy dialogue with your children is the best defence you can have.”

Please refer to our Digital Citizenship & Safety Page on Pulse.

Top tips for parents and carers

• Keep your child’s personal information including full name and age private;
• Ensure the background of photos or videos doesn’t give away your address or location;
• Don’t post your location or ‘check in’;
• Avoid posting photos in school uniform;
• Only share images of your children with people you know and trust;
• Don’t take photos of other people’s children – and if you do, don’t post them;
• For community accounts, consider having a closed group with approved members

and ensure you have strong privacy settings in place.

Recent examples of emoji use to be mindful of when checking your teenager’s phone

Emoji/slang	Context
	Commonly seen in chats between offenders and victims of financial sextortion. Example: “I am sending your images now and they will go viral”
	Seen by ACCCE in reports of online grooming. Example: “You will like this”
	Seen by the ACCCE in a range of reports, usually used in the intended context.
	Seen by ACCCE in reports of online grooming. Example: “Want to know what I’m doing?”

Glossary of emojis, emoticons and acronyms

Emojis and their potential meanings

	Porn (rhymes with corn), can be used to get around word restrictions on social media
	Bottom
	Feeling frisky or naughty
	Desiring someone sexually (often used in response to nudes)
	Nudes, which are often called “noods”
	Used when sending or receiving nudes
	Sexual activity
	Spiciness eg. inappropriate or risqué content
	Cuddles
	Drunkenness, sexual arousal, or a grimace

Note: This guide is meant to provide a broad overview because slang, acronyms, emojis and emoticons can have multiple meanings and be used in many different ways.

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

University and Careers

Please see the Careers Pulse page for information on events, pathways and career exploration.

Upcoming Events

University of Sydney | Unlock your smile!

6 March 
Discover the exciting world of Oral Health and Dentistry with our experienced faculty team. Hear from them about the cutting-edge curriculum and world-class teaching facilities at Australia’s first dental school. Register now for an insightful exploration of your professional future. Find out more

ADF | Navy Careers Virtual Information Session

7 March
Consider a career like no other and work alongside like-minded, expertly trained personnel as a member of the Navy. Speak with serving members about career opportunities at our virtual info session. Find out more

University of Newcastle | Campus Tours

8 March 
If you’re thinking about study at the University of Newcastle, let our Student Ambassadors show you some of our must-see teaching and learning spaces. Not only will you get a personalised tour, but an opportunity to ask as many questions as you have about what uni life is really like! Find out more

UNSW | Year 12 Medicine Information Evening

12 March online
Studying the Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at UNSW will provide you with the theoretical understanding and practical experiences you need to launch your career as a medical professional.

UNSW’s Medicine Information Evening, for current Year 12 students, will provide insight into the dynamic blend of hands-on clinical experiences and research-focused learning that you will be immersed in as a UNSW Medicine student. You’ll also find out detailed information on the application and admissions process for 2025 entry, including special entry schemes such as Rural, Gateway and Indigenous Entry Schemes. Find out more

University College London

19 March
Loreto Kirribilli is hosting a meet and greet with the recruitment manager from UCL, for students and parents from Lower North Shore schools. Registrations required. More information and bookings here.

Questions to ask at a Careers Expo article. 

Year 12 Notices

University fees HELP explained

View Here

Key Dates

All Year 12 students should book an appointment with the Careers Advisors to complete their Year 12 Career Plan if they have not already done so.

Mrs Justine Fowler and Ms Clare Hurst
University and Careers Advisors
careers@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Year 12

Key Dates

• 21-23 March Secondary School Musical
• 25 March Student and Parents UAC Webinar
• 28 March SS Cross Country Carnival
• 30 April – 10 May  Yr 12 IB Half-Yearly Examination Block
• 28 June Yr 12 Formal
• 26 July Gala Arts
• 20 & 21 June Senior Music Festival 
• 5-16 August YR 12 HSC & IB Trials
• 26-30 August Yr 12 Final Orals & Yr 3-12 HSC Visual Arts Exhibition
• 16-20 September IB Visual Arts Exhibition
• 25 September Valedictory
• 16 October-8 November Yr 12 HSC Exams
• 21 October-11 November Yr 12 IB Exams 
• 2024 TERM DATES

Yr 12 Breakfast

Last Friday, Yr 12 were able to spend time together with one another, enjoy breakfast, mingle and then receive some inspirational messages from Mrs Van de Peer, Mr Taylor and Mrs Benjamin, along with key information for their programs of study.

A few key messages for the 2024 cohort included:

• Be proud of how you started, strong with determination
• Lean into pressure, it can feel uncomfortable but you grow so much from embracing these feelings
• High effort is linked to achievement of personal excellence
• Accept continual challenge – you will receive specific feedback, data on your progress as a student, Records of Academic Discussions (RADs) and parent support and communication
• You need to find your flow – if you don’t find flow, you need to ask for help and lean into help and supports around you
• Know what to prioritise
• Plan and commit to your study timetables – having one is great but continue to modify and use it
• Create your own Study Bubbles, especially during non-term time – bring together those you work well with, choose a location to meet and support one another
• Learn from listening to others and from inquiring, questioning and teaching others

The Power Point Presentation from the day is linked here.

International Women’s Day Breakfast Charity Event

On Monday 11 March from 7am – 9am, Redlands is hosting an International Women’s Day Breakfast charity event. All members of the community are encouraged to attend by purchasing a ticket and bringing along someone who inspires and invests time in them. See the advertisement below and click on the link to purchase a ticket.

Legacy Gift Team Morning Tea

Last Friday also kickstarted the planning for the 2024 Legacy Gift team with a morning tea and information session along with planning time for students who have expressed interest in being involved in this special opportunity. The Legacy Gift team will be leading the planning, organising and fundraising contributing to a means-tested scholarship and another gift of their choice that they find meaningful to them and the School. This gift is a way for students to give back to the Redlands community and to support opportunities for future Redlands students. Thank you to the students who have put their hand up to lead the planning and to be the representatives for their peers in this process. Thank you to the Canteen staff, Property Services and the Foundation team for coordinating efforts for this event and a special thank you to Dana Casimaty, Director of Development, who continues to work with the student team throughout this process.  

University and Careers

Continue to regularly check the University and Careers Page in Pulse. When you click Events or News you will be able to access all opportunities offered for Yr 12 students to be taking advantage of. This week, a representative from ANU visited during Tutor and the room was packed with interested students. Please see a few items to highlight below. 

Key Dates Term 1

Student Congratulations

Congratulations to Isaac Swann for representing at the CIS Secondary Boys 18/Under Tennis Selection Championships this week.

Congratulations to Alissandra Braden and the A Team for placing 2nd overall in the NSW ACT teams Sailing Racing Regatta last weekend.

Congratulations to the Yr 12 Rowing students for their admirable performance at the ACT Head of the Lake in Canberra:

• SILVER – SG4x+ Div.2: Scarlett Thorp
• SILVER – SG4x+ Div.1: Mikaela Sanger Larsson, Cox: Zara Naismith
• BRONZE – SB 4x+ Div.1: Thomas Jackson, Cox: Fletcher Logan
• BRONZE – SB 8+: Lachlan Collyer, Ethan Beggs, Thomas Jackson, Cox: Fletcher Logan

Secondary School Individual Portraits and Sibling Photos Catch -up Opportunity

Friday 1 March

A catch-up date for missed Year 7-12 Portrait photos and sibling photos will be offered on Friday 1 March at 10.10-11.05am in the Learning Hub Level 2 Atrium.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers for all and ties for boys. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy and hair coloured accessories.  No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au.

Ms Alissa Ynson
Yr 12 Advisor
aynson@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9968 9865   

Year 11

Feature of the Week – Rowing

“At Redlands, Rowing is a representative sport that is offered as part of the summer season; with 6 sessions per week. it is considered to be a high commitment sport within the senior program (Years 10-12). Our training consists of morning water sessions at 5:20am, as well as land training sessions in the afternoon, which consist of ergs and strength and conditioning in the gym, as well as our Saturday trainings starting at 5:45am with a water session.

As a school, our most competitive boats are coxed quad sculls also known as SB and SG 4x+ events, as well as competing in small boat events such as single sculls (1x) and double sculls (2x). Over the season through September to February, our senior program has seen a great amount of progress and success, especially as we head into what is considered to be our biggest regattas, Schoolboy and Schoolgirl Head of the River (HOTR).”

Written by the Yr 11 Rowing ‘Crew’

Students Involved

Boys

SB Firsts:

Angus McInnes
Zach Borness
Jack Meek

SB Seconds:

Oliver Cooke
Nick Tebbutt
Thomas Whitney
Cox: Anoushka Lee

Girls

SG Firsts:

Lily Wainberg 
Annabelle Hwang
Sonia Polok

SG Seconds:

Jemima Hugman
Isabella Crennan
Cox: Carolina Pedro Inacio

Results

NSW Rowing Independent Schools Championship → SIRC
Jemima Hugman/Annabelle Hwang (Double Scull) = 3rd

NSW Kings/PLC – SIRC

• Scarlett Thorp/Jemima Hugman (Double Scull) = 3rd
• Lily Wainberg (Single Scull) = 3rd
• Isabella Crennan (Single Scull) = 3rd
• Tom Hooper/Archie Kerr/Jack Meek/Angus Mcinnes/Cox: Fletcher Logan (Under 19 Quad Scull) = 1st
• Thomas Jackson/Zach Borness/Toby Anderson/Oscar Pearce/Cox: Anoushka Lee (Under 19 Quad Scull) = 2nd
• Sonia Polok/Lily Wainberg/Annabelle Hwang/Mikeala Sanger Larsson/Cox: Zara Naismith (Schoolgirl Coxed Quad Scull) = 3rd
• Isabella Crennan/Frankie Richardson/ Scarlett Thorp/ Jemima Hugman/ Cox: Carolina (Schoolgirl Coxed Quad Scull) = 2nd
• Tom Hooper/Archie Kerr/Angus Mcinnes/Oscar Pearce/Cox: Henry Preece (Under 17 Coxed Quad Scull) = 2nd

NSW State Championships → SIRC

• Tom Hooper/Archie Kerr/Oscar Pearce/Angus McInnes/Cox: Henry Preece (Champion Under 17 Boys Coxed Quad Scull) = 1st

ACT Head of the Lake in Canberra

• SILVER – SG4x+ Div.2: I.Crennan, J.Hugman, Cox: C.Pedro Inacio
• SILVER – SG4x+ Div.1: S.Polok, L.Wainberg, A.Hwang
• BRONZE – SB 4x+ Div.1: Z.Borness, J.Meek, A.McInnes
• BRONZE – SB 8+: N.Tebbutt, O.Cooke, Z.Borness, A.McInnes, J.Meek

Secondary School Individual Portraits and Sibling Photos Catch -up Opportunity

Friday 1 March

 A catch-up date for missed Year 7-12 Portrait photos and sibling photos will be offered on Friday 1 March at 10.10-11.05am in the Learning Hub Level 2 Atrium.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers for all and ties for boys. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy and hair coloured accessories.  No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au.

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

Year 10

Rowing in Yr 10 

Redlands offers a multitude of Summer Sports, with Rowing emerging as a prominent choice this season. Rowing demands dedication and commitment, with student athletes spending hours on the water meticulously propelling their oars through each stroke to improve their performance session after session. A significant cohort of Yr 10 Rowers demonstrates their passion and endurance by participating in this challenging sport each week. These skills culminate in impressive displays at the numerous regattas they compete in throughout the season.

“This season in Rowing has been one of my favourites. The amount of grit and perseverance I have seen especially in the young Rowers has been admirable. I have repeatedly witnessed the losses of both junior and senior crews, but in true Redlands spirit, we have always kept going, kept fighting, kept rowing. 

Rowing is not an easy sport, if it were everyone would do it. But for those willing to put in the effort, they get a much greater reward; a family. I have made so many friends since I started Rowing in Yr 6, we have gone through heaven and hell together, and I will forever remember the time I spend with them.”

                                                                                                                                                           – Katie Budden, Yr 10

On the weekend of 17/18 Feb the Redlands Rowing Program raced at the ACT Head of the Lake in Canberra. The Yr 10 rowers achieved a number of great results and earned a large collection of medals, which will be presented at our next year assembly. A special congratulations goes to the following Yr 10 students who placed as medalists:

SILVER – MU17 8+: James Foley, Kieran Newman, John Natilli, Henry Dobson, Archer Kerr, Connor Morrison, Toby Anderson, Oscar Pearce, Cox: Henry Preece

GOLD –  SBYr10 4x+ A FINAL: Thomas Hooper, Archer Kerr, Connor Morrison, Oscar Pearce, Cox: Henry Preece

SILVER – WU17 8+: Katie Budden, Mila Osborn, Isobel Campbell, Alanah Winder, Cox: Leah Chung

BRONZE – SGYr10 4x+ A FINAL: Katie Budden, Mila Osborn, Isobel Campbell, Alanah Winder, Cox: Leah Chung

SILVER – SG4x+ Div.2: Frankie Richardson

The Double Meaning of Emojis and Acronyms

Please find here an article written by the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) urging parents to understand the double meaning of Emojis and acronyms.

It is really informative and offers some guidance around having honest and open conversations about what they communicate, and what is being communicated to them. This could help prevent them falling victims to predators, many who pretend to be children or teens.

“That’s why having a healthy dialogue with your children is the best defence you can have.”

National History Challenge

The National History Challenge is a research-based competition for Australian students. It gives students a chance to be historians, researching world history, examining Australia’s past, investigating their community or exploring their own roots. It emphasises and rewards quality research, the use of community resources and effective presentation. 

Students can explore this year’s theme of ‘Crisis and Response’ in any area of History of their choosing and prepare a product to share this exploration. 

If you are interested in signing up as either and individual or as a team please contact the History Coordinator, Mr Chris Allen at callen@redlands.nsw.edu.au. Or if you would like to know more about the challenge visit the National History Challenge website. 

Secondary School Individual Portraits and Sibling Photos Catch -up Opportunity

Friday 1 March

 A catch-up date for missed Year 7-12 Portrait photos and sibling photos will be offered on Friday 1 March at 10.10-11.05am in the Learning Hub Level 2 Atrium.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers for all and ties for boys. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy and hair coloured accessories.  No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au.

Mrs Lucienne Willis
Yr 10 Advisor
lwillis@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Year 9

Student-led Chapel

Chapel offered 9O a time to shine last week with the class taking on the opportunity to lead the service. The students each took on a role to assist in planning and executing a chapel service centred around the theme of love. We heard what love looked like through the eyes of young people, from a puppy licking your face to a grandfather helping a grandmother paint her toenails. Felix Elwin did an excellent job at facilitating a game that highlighted our shared values, followed by Thomas Beatty who shared a beautifully crafted prayer about the meaning of love. Thank you to the Christian Studies department for kick-starting this initiative, and we look forward to seeing the rest of the Year 9 classes take charge of the Chapel space throughout the year. 

ACT Head of the Lake Results

On the weekend of 17/18 February the Rowing program raced at the ACT Head of the Lake in Canberra. 

We had several great results with students receiving medals across a number of race categories. 

The results and medals for Year 9 students are listed below: 

• GOLD – SBYr8 4x+ D FINAL: Noah Jeston, Matthew Walker, Konrad Blankenstein, Beau Potter, Cox: Andy Guan 
• SILVER – SGYr9 4x+ A FINAL: Aurora Crennan, Eva Simpson, Liv Goodland, Tilly O’Flynn, Cox: Tully Sloot 
• SILVER – SGYr9 4x+ C FINAL: Darcy Mennie, Isabella Solgaard, Lila Soste, Lilian Forsyth, Cox: Alice Franceschi 
• SILVER – WU17 8+: Aurora Crennan, Eva Simpson, Liv Goodland, Tilly O’Flynn, 
• BRONZE – SGYr9 1x: Ava Keller 
• BRONZE – SBYr9 4x+ B FINAL: Sebastian Salz, Lucas Law, Augustus O’Sullivan, Samuel Turton, Cox: Jack Feller 

National History Challenge

The National History Challenge is a research-based competition for Australian students. It gives students a chance to be historians, researching world history, examining Australia’s past, investigating their community or exploring their own roots. It emphasises and rewards quality research, the use of community resources and effective presentation. 

Students can explore this year’s theme of ‘Crisis and Response’ in any area of History of their choosing and prepare a product to share this exploration. 

If you are interested in signing up as either and individual or as a team please contact the History Coordinator, Mr Chris Allen at callen@redlands.nsw.edu.au. Or if you would like to know more about the challenge visit the National History Challenge website. 

NAPLAN 2024 

13-18 March

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment of literacy and numeracy skills. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual tests in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

Our school will be participating in NAPLAN from 13 to 18 March.

• 13 March – Years 7 & 9 Writing and Reading tests
• 14 March – Years 7 & 9 Conventions of Language tests, plus catch up opportunity for missed tests
• 15 March – Years 7 & 9 Numeracy tests, plus catch up opportunity for missed tests
• 18 March – Catch up opportunity for missed tests

Excessive preparation for NAPLAN is not recommended. Students can use the public demonstration site or links contained within the NAP Locked down browser, which has been installed on all students’ laptops, to familiarise themselves with the types of questions and tools available in NAPLAN. Students will be undertaking a practice test on 7 and 8 March during Mathematics classes.

Please ensure all students are fully prepared for the NAPLAN tests by bringing:

• A fully charged laptop
• Headphones or ear buds
• Pen or pencil

Students will meet their Year Advisor in the Liggins Quad to assemble in alphabetical order.

If you have any questions about NAPLAN, please contact the Dean of Studies (Years 7-10), Ms Anna-Marie Rolon.

Secondary School Individual Portraits and Sibling Photos Catch -up Opportunity

Friday 1 March

 A catch-up date for missed Year 7-12 Portrait photos and sibling photos will be offered on Friday 1 March at 10.10-11.05am in the Learning Hub Level 2 Atrium.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers for all and ties for boys. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy and hair coloured accessories.  No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au.

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

Year 8

Week 5 – It’s Time to Thrive!

With one or two assessments already under their belt – Mathematics for all on Monday and Technology for some later in the week – Year 8 are certainly into the thick of their learning this year. They are building their capacity to organise their time and ensure diligent preparation for their assessments – utilising the lessons they gained around their 2023 End of Year Examinations. The week after camp is also a big one, with a range of elective language assessments, PDHPE practical and an English podcast assessment. With Yr 8 camp prefacing all of that, it will be important for students to get as much preparation work done prior to boarding that camp bus on Monday morning.

A great tool for students this year is certainly their student planner. It is a key place to keep track of their home learning, plan ahead for assessments and maintain valuable ‘to do’ lists for organisation; the planner also offers clear details to help students understand the School’s Code of Conduct, uniform requirements and other key policies. It is a critical resource that should never be far from a student’s hands!

Stepping Beyond

On Tuesday we had a jam-packed Stage 4 Student Leaders Assembly. There were some amazing dramatic performances from Arts Captains, Hallie and Sholto and some important announcements from our Service Captains, Antonia and William, about International Women’s Day and the important role this day plays in recognising the historical efforts to build equality between men and women, while also reflecting on the efforts which continue to be needed in this space. As part of this focus, a panel presented their views on the importance of International Women’s Day. Well done to Yr 8 students, Fergus and Liv, who were both part of this panel and each spoke eloquently and thoughtfully about the day and its significant meaning to them.

A hearty congratulations too to Ady Lee who was awarded the first Step Beyond award for Yr 8, in recognition of her excellent diligence, note taking and efforts in Mathematics so far this year. These awards are given by our student leadership team to students who are pushing themselves to be their best in academic or cocurricular pursuits in the school, and we look forward to seeing more worthy recipients as the year unfolds.

Yr 8 Camp in Week 6 – Key Details

With just a few days until Yr 8 camp, it is time to get excited and definitely time to get organised!

Today, in Tutor, students engaged in a range of thoughtful activities designed to prepare themselves for the challenges they will face on camp and to ensure they are on top of their organisation and packing for camp. They reviewed the packing list and talked about the activities they will engage in and how they can support their peers and themselves to have a great time. I am really looking forward to seeing Yr 8 step out of their regular routine and build their resilience and sense of adventure as they engage in the outdoor program.

Please check the information below for key reminders and reach out to me (Yr 8 Year Advisor) if you have any questions.

• Outcomes: A focus on the natural landscape. We explore the beautiful rainforests and the coastal sand dunes, rock pools and mangroves of the Mid-North Coast.
• Dates: Monday 4 March – Friday 8 March
• Location: Stuarts Point, Mid-North Coast.
• Meeting Time: 6.30am, Monday 4 March
• Meeting Point: Gerard St, Gate (the Undercroft) – Departing from Redlands Lane, Senior Campus
• Returning at: Approximately 2-2.30pm, Friday 8 March
• Activities: Bushwalking, Camping, Camp Cooking, Canoeing, Hiking, Initiatives, MTB, and Surfing.
• Food for Day 1: Please pack snacks and Lunch for Day 1 (No nut products or lollies).

Packing List and Camp Information:

Camp details can be found here.

• Login – Redlands
• Password – Shine

Medication on Camp:

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

• Prescription Medication MUST be placed into a Webster-Pak from a pharmacy. Medical Authority Form attached.
• Non-prescription medication (Zyrtec etc.) MUST be left in the original box with a Medical Authority Form completed and placed into a clear Zip-lock bag.
• Students should not be carrying Panadol or Nurofen.
• Completed Medical Authority Forms must be emailed to Mr Atkins (eatkins@redlands.nsw.edu.au) by Wednesday 28 February.

Additional Information:

If your child/ren has any cold and/or flu symptoms on departure day, they should not be attending camp.

Secondary School Individual Portraits and Sibling Photos Catch -up Opportunity

Friday 1 March

 A catch-up date for missed Yr 7-12 Portrait photos and sibling photos will be offered on Friday 1 March at 10.10-11.05am in the Learning Hub Level 2 Atrium.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers for all and ties for boys. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy and hair coloured accessories.  No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au

Term 1 Key Dates and Upcoming Events:

• Yr 8 Camp (Yarriabini National Park): Monday 4 March to Friday 8 March
• Yr 8 Building Blocks Evening: Wednesday 13 March
• Redlands Musical: Thursday 21 March to Saturday 23 March

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

Year 7

Year 7 Camp Reflection

Returning to school after our Year 7 Camp in Jindabyne is always a mix of emotions – excitement, nostalgia, and perhaps a touch of exhaustion from all the adventures. As students step back into the familiar halls of their school, they bring with them memories of bonding over campfires, conquering challenges and exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Jindabyne. The camp experience fosters a sense of camaraderie and resilience among classmates, strengthening friendships and creating lasting memories. While there’s a bittersweet feeling leaving behind the scenic beauty of our High Country Campus, there’s also a renewed energy to dive back into academic pursuits, armed with newfound confidence and a deeper sense of connection with peers. As the students settle back into school life, students carry with them the lessons learned and the bonds forged during their unforgettable time at camp, ready to take on whatever challenges lie ahead. 

“The enjoyable experience was full of everlasting memories, fun and laughter.” Daisy Nassar

A huge thank you to everyone who made our Y7 Camp a success.

Routines

As we all settle back into life in Sydney, we might need to take some time to get used to our daily routines. Routines act as guiding lights, offering stability and structure to our school life. For students, having a routine means knowing what to expect each day, which can help reduce stress and improve time management skills. It also fosters habits that support learning and personal growth. As for parents, encouraging and supporting these routines helps instill independence and responsibility in their children while creating a nurturing environment for academic progress.

So, let’s embrace routines together and pave the way for a smooth and successful Secondary School experience.

Step Beyond

Well done to Owen Beck and Millicent Kroon who received a Yr 12 Step Beyond award at this week’s stage assembly.

Burn Bright Incursion – Thursday 7 March

We are very fortunate to be part of a Burn Bright workshop next week. Burn Bright is dedicated to illuminating the potential within every student. Through innovative programs and workshops, Burn Bright aims to empower young people to discover their passions, build resilience and cultivate essential life skills. With a focus on character development and personal growth, this company offers a range of interactive experiences designed to inspire confidence and foster positive relationships within school communities. By harnessing the power of storytelling, experiential learning, and mentorship, Burn Bright equips students with the tools they need to navigate challenges, embrace opportunities and ultimately, shine brightly both inside and outside the classroom. We can’t wait to learn more next week.

NAPLAN 2024 

13-18 March

The National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) is a point in time assessment of literacy and numeracy skills. Students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual tests in writing, reading, conventions of language (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

Our school will be participating in NAPLAN from 13 to 18 March.

• 13 March – Years 7 & 9 Writing and Reading tests
• 14 March – Years 7 & 9 Conventions of Language tests, plus catch up opportunity for missed tests
• 15 March – Years 7 & 9 Numeracy tests, plus catch up opportunity for missed tests
• 18 March – Catch up opportunity for missed tests

Excessive preparation for NAPLAN is not recommended. Students can use the public demonstration site or links contained within the NAP Locked down browser, which has been installed on all students’ laptops, to familiarise themselves with the types of questions and tools available in NAPLAN. Students will be undertaking a practice test on 7 and 8 March during Mathematics classes.

Please ensure all students are fully prepared for the NAPLAN tests by bringing:

• A fully charged laptop
• Headphones or ear buds
• Pen or pencil

Students will meet their Year Advisor in the Liggins Quad to assemble in alphabetical order.

If you have any questions about NAPLAN, please contact the Dean of Studies (Years 7-10), Ms Anna-Marie Rolon.

Upcoming Events 

Secondary School Individual Portraits and Sibling Photos Catch -up Opportunity

Friday 1 March

 A catch-up date for missed Year 7-12 Portrait photos and sibling photos will be offered on Friday 1 March at 10.10-11.05am in the Learning Hub Level 2 Atrium.

All students are required to be wearing their full school uniform, including blazers for all and ties for boys. Boys must be clean shaven with hair that has been cut so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Boys and girls with a hair length touching the collar is to be styled and tied-up neatly so that it is away from eyes, ears and collar. Hair is to be tied back with navy and hair coloured accessories.  No hair dye, mullet style haircuts, make-up or nail polish is permitted. No jewellery is to be worn other than one pair of plain gold or silver studs in ear lobes.

If you have any questions, alterations or additional orders, please contact Melba Studios directly on (02) 9438 4566 or email sales@melbastudios.com.au.

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

Head of Junior School

Swimming Carnival

There are a number of special occasions in the school year and the annual Swimming Carnival is certainly one of these. So yesterday I was delighted to witness a genuine sense of House spirit and camaraderie between the students at the Redlands Junior School Swimming Carnival. I was also impressed with the wiliness of  students to participate in races and events with enthusiasm, even if swimming is necessarily not their preferred activity. Equally impressive were the performances of many of our talented swimmers. For further information please see the Junior Sport section in this week’s Note Day. I acknowledge and am grateful to the sport department, staff and coaches involved in every aspect of the carnival which allows an event to run as smoothly and as efficiently as it did. I also thank parents for your support at the carnival. And finally special congratulations go to Roseby House who won the overall trophy.

Parent Workshop for English and Maths Curriculum

Thank you to parents and carers who attended this week’s information session about our implementation of the revised NSW English and Maths Curriculum. This link takes you to the presentation slides. As mentioned in last week’s Note Day there will be a repeat session of the presentation next week. Interested parents can reserve a space via the booking link below.

• Date:  Tuesday 5 March 
• Venue:  Arnold Library (Junior School)
• Time:  8:30-9:30am
• Booking link

Building Works Update

I am pleased to inform you that the restoration and repair work on the Peter Cornish building is at the final stage and we anticipate that completion will be by the end of next week.

International Women’s Day

As we draw nearer to International Women’s Day we’d like to invite our Redlands community to a breakfast panel being held on the Senior Campus. Please do bring a significant (m)other with you to this event – a friend, son, daughter or someone important to you. There will be a chance to enjoy a light breakfast and good conversation before hearing from two incredible leaders and changemakers, The Hon. Bronnie Taylor,  Deputy Leader of the NSW Nationals, Member of the NSW Legislative Council and Vicki Condon AM Founder, CEO, Executive Director of Raise Foundation.

Term 1 Parent Topic Talk

Equipping your child to navigate anxiety and distress.

Tuesday 26 March. 8.30am

In recognising the vital role parents play in equipping their children with essential life skills to face challenging situations and emotions, we invite you to join us for a presentation facilitated by the school counsellors. This session will focus on equipping your child to navigate challenges associated with anxiety and distress. Delve into the fundamentals of understanding distress and anxiety as we explore what these emotions might look like in your child. Discover the importance of building distress tolerance and learn to identify different manifestations of anxiety. We will provide valuable insights into practical strategies to help your child work through distressing situations. From distinguishing between hypo and hyper reactions to implementing effective coping mechanisms, you’ll gain actionable tools to support your child’s emotional wellbeing. Additionally, we’ll address separation anxiety and its impact across different age groups. Empower yourself with effective parenting concepts and practical tools to guide your child through challenging times.

For seating arrangements, please click the link to RSVP.

Clean Up Australia Day: Sunday 3 March

If you can spare some time, please join us as Redlands takes on the task of cleaning up St Leonards Park from 9-11am. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this community event to help make a difference. Please note that this is an unsupervised event. We will meet at Tunks Memorial Fountain to kick off the clean-up activities.

Uniform Recycling takes place in Week 7

Textile Recyclers Australia (TRA) has been selected as our uniform recycling partner following a comprehensive review of available options in 2023. TRA will commence the collection of unwanted Redlands uniforms in Week 7 of Term 1, with each Year Group having a specific day to bring in their unwanted Redlands specific uniforms, listed on the poster above. Bin collections will be monitored, so please ensure only the requested Redlands items in the poster above are brought it, or they will be sent back home. Any non-Redlands branded uniforms can be taken to your local charity bin for reuse, or to H&M and Zara (who offer used clothing recycling).

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

Head of Preparatory School

The Power of Please and Thank You!

I am sure that we have all heard the expression ‘it costs nothing to say please or thank you’ to another person to show gratitude or humility when wanting something.

At their core, manners are simply about caring for others. Teaching good manners requires patience, persistence and practice, but it’s worth the effort. Manners provide valuable lessons in consideration, gratitude and most of all, respect. Respect as we all know is one of Redlands value that we discuss and navigate a lot in the Prep school. We hold it close to our hearts as it drives our interactions with each other and sets the climate for friendships to grow and interactions between student and adult to flourish.

With this said, it has come to the attention of the Prep staff that simple manners in the Prep have been disappointing lately and as a result have caused us to stop and look at ways in which we can all work together to improve the standard. We often discuss with the children the power of words and the impact that negative words can have on people and situations, the same goes for the power of using basic manners when interacting with others.

As a staff we will be introducing some fun and rewarding ways to help model and remind our student to use simple manners during the day. Of course, modelling a desired behaviour to children is a great way for it to become an embedded trait so we encourage families to join us in doing this by ‘going overboard’ for a while with modelling manners at home with your child! This process needs practice and repetition so hang in there if you get a bit of push back when your child is corrected or doesn’t get given what they want immediately, this is normal and remember that by helping them understand the importance of using manners, this will be helping them in the long run with developing healthy respectful relationships.

Upcoming Events to Pop in your Diary

Kindergarten Parent Coffee Morning

Join the Kindergarten team for a Coffee Catch Up and kickstart your morning while connecting with our vibrant community. It’s an excellent opportunity to mingle with fellow families, engage with teachers and celebrate the first five weeks of Kindergarten. Make sure to join us on Friday 1 March, outside the Kindergarten classrooms from 7:45 to 8:15 am for a warm and welcoming gathering!

Please ensure that you do not park on the school side of Allister Street as carline will be operational at this time.

Redlands Photo Days

Redlands school photo days are across the following dates:

• Prep School: Thursday 14 March
• Junior School: Friday 15 March
• Junior Campus Sibling Photos: Week 7, Friday 15 March, 7:00am – 7:45am – Dunnet Hall Foyer

For parents with children across both Secondary and Junior/Prep School who would like sibling photos, we welcome you to attend the Sibling Photo Day on Friday 15 March on the Junior Campus, if your children did not attend the Sibling Photo Day on 14 February on the Senior Campus. 

As we are in a transition phase for the new school uniform, Prep students are to wear which ever option they come to school in on this day as well. There is no need to buy any additional pieces.

You can book sibling photos for Wednesday 14 February online 24 hours beforehand by using the following link.

International Women’s Day Event

Monday 11 March from 7am

Redlands invites Students, Parents and Carers to our inaugural ‘Count Her In’ International Women’s Day Breakfast on Monday 11 March from 7am – 9am.

Hear from two incredible leaders and changemakers committed to the creation of opportunities for women to earn, learn and lead.

Guest Speakers: 
The Hon. Bronnie Taylor – Deputy Leader of the NSW Nationals, Member of the NSW Legislative Council Vicki Condon AM – Foundation, CEO, Executive Director of Raise Foundation.

Click this link to book tickets.

Term 1 Parent Topic Talk

Equipping your child to navigate anxiety and distress.

Tuesday 26 March, 8.30am

In recognising the vital role parents play in equipping their children with essential life skills to face challenging situations and emotions, we invite you to join us for a talk facilitated by the school counsellors. This session will focus on equipping your child to navigate challenges associated with anxiety and distress. Delve into the fundamentals of understanding distress and anxiety as we explore what these emotions might look like in your child. Discover the importance of building distress tolerance and learn to identify different manifestations of anxiety. We will provide valuable insights into practical strategies to help your child work through distressing situations. From distinguishing between hypo and hyper reactions to implementing effective coping mechanisms, you’ll gain actionable tools to support your child’s emotional well-being. Additionally, we’ll address separation anxiety and its impact across different age groups. Empower yourself with effective parenting concepts and practical tools to guide your child through challenging times.

For seating arrangements, please click the link to RSVP.

Daily Routine Reminders

Post 8.20am arrival

 We ask all parents to please say goodbye to their children and exit the campus when the 8.15am morning bell rings. Our students line up in their classes and head straight to the classrooms to start learning.

If your child arrives after 8.20am, please alert Ms Pontes on arrival and she will adjust their absent status and take them to their classroom. We ask that parents do not go to the classrooms to drop children off after 8.20am as it disrupts the morning routine that has already started. As it is now Week 5, we encourage our prep students to demonstrate greater independence and resilience to walk either by themselves or with Ms Pontes.

Possibility of a Sibling Carline

Community voice is important to us at Redlands so we would like to hear from Prep families who would consider using a K-6 Sibling Carline’in the afternoons. Logistics and staffing will need to be organised, but the general idea is for any Prep students accessing the sibling carline be collected and wait in Prep until 3.10pm where they will be walked up to the Junior School, meet their older sibling, and together use the Junior School carline.

To provide us with an idea of how many families would access a K-6 Sibling Carline, please fill in the form below. This will be open for a two-week period. The data will provide us with a direction as to whether we proceed with this arrangement for a term 2 start.

Fill in the Form Here

Uniform Recycling takes place in Week 7

Textile Recyclers Australia (TRA) has been selected as our uniform recycling partner following a comprehensive review of available options in 2023. TRA will commence the collection of unwanted Redlands uniforms in Week 7 of Term 1, with each Year Group having a specific day to bring in their unwanted Redlands specific uniforms, listed on the poster above. Bin collections will be monitored, so please ensure only the requested Redlands items in the poster above are brought it, or they will be sent back home. Any non-Redlands branded uniforms can be taken to your local charity bin for reuse, or to H&M and Zara (who offer used clothing recycling).

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

Redlands House and PreKindergarten

Sandpit Photos

Individual and class photos for Redlands House and Transition Gold classes will be taken on the following days by Sandpit Photography:

• Tuesday 5 March:     Orange Class Juniors/ Yellow Class Seniors/Blue Class Seniors/PreK
• Thursday 7 March:   Orange Class Senior/ Yellow Class Juniors/ Blue Class Juniors

Parent Teacher Interviews for Seniors

Parent Teacher Interviews for families of Senior and PreK students will be held next week, from Monday 18 March to Friday 22 March. Interviews can be booked here. The code is ubapd. Bookings will open on Monday 11 March at 9am, and can be made until Friday 15 March at 9am.  If you’re unable to attend these interviews in person, we can arrange for the interview to be conducted via Zoom. Please book in and advise your teacher directly if you would prefer a Zoom interview session.

Interviews for families of Junior Students will be held in Term 2.

Uniform Recycling takes place in Week 7

Textile Recyclers Australia (TRA) has been selected as our uniform recycling partner following a comprehensive review of available options in 2023. TRA will commence the collection of unwanted Redlands uniforms in Week 7 of Term 1, with each Year Group having a specific day to bring in their unwanted Redlands specific uniforms, listed on the poster above. Bin collections will be monitored, so please ensure only the requested Redlands items in the poster above are brought it, or they will be sent back home. Any non-Redlands branded uniforms can be taken to your local charity bin for reuse, or to H&M and Zara (who offer used clothing recycling).

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

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

Secondary Sport

As we move into the Summer Sport final weeks it is important to remind all that whilst playing our sports we are adhering to the values of sportsmanship and respect for several crucial reasons. Embracing sportsmanship fosters a positive team culture, enhancing teamwork and communication. In the intensity of finals, mutual respect among teammates creates a supportive environment, boosting morale and performance. Respecting opponents is equally vital. It instills integrity and fair play, promoting healthy competition. In finals, where emotions run high, maintaining respect prevents conflicts and ensures the focus remains on the game. It sets an example for both teammates and the broader sports community.

Showing respect towards officials is paramount. Finals often involve high stakes, and officials play a crucial role in maintaining fairness. Demonstrating respect towards referees and judges reflects maturity and helps maintain a constructive relationship, reducing the likelihood of disputes.

A priority for Redlands Sport is to maintain sportsmanship in all our young athletes due to its enduring benefits. Beyond the sporting arena, these values contribute to character development. Respect, fair play, and teamwork instilled during formative years translate into essential life skills. In professional settings, individuals with a foundation in sportsmanship are more likely to excel in collaboration, leadership, and handling adversity. Moreover, ethical conduct learned in sports becomes a cornerstone for building relationships, fostering resilience, and navigating challenges throughout their lives

“There is no way around hard work. Embrace it. You have to put in the hours because there’s always something which you can improve. ”

Roger Federer

2023 NSWCIS Awards Evening

On Friday night I was lucky enough to go to the NSWCIS Awards Dinner, the dinner is a night dedicated to celebrating the 2023 CIS Sporting Season (both individual and teams).

Redlands featured heavily throughout the nigh as seen in the following awards and the photos below.

• Heidi de Saxe (Yr 10) – Awarded NSWCIS Blue Colours with Honours (AFL)
• Lachlan Price-Pontifex (Yr 10) – Awarded NSWCIS Blue Colours (AFL)
• Emilie Bessell (Redlander 2023) – Awarded NSWCIS Blue Colours (Basketball)

Lachlan Price-Pontifex (Yr 10) and Oscar Carlyon (Yr 10) were also part of the ‘NSWCIS Secondary School Team of the Year’ which was awarded to the NSWCIS U15 Boys AFL Team.

From the Head of Secondary Sport – Mr Cameron Ellis

Redlands Secondary Sports Calendar

• Friday 1 Mar – Sports photos (Basketball (boys), Swimming, Basketball 1st V, Touch 1st VI)
• Saturday 2 Mar – Summer Sports Semi Finals
• Saturday 2 Mar – Pittwater Secondary Schools Teams Racing Regatta
• Sunday 3 Mar – NSW Rowing Girls Head of River
• Week 6 – Last week of Summer Sports

Basketball

Upcoming events

• Round 10 – Final Round

Basketball finals are finally upon us.

We have several teams representing Redlands in the semi-finals this Saturday.

Also, a couple of teams have auto qualified for the grand final by finishing 1st in their group.

This Saturday 2 March will see 2nd play 3rd in the 1st semi-final with the winner going to the grand final on 9 March.

All fixtures are available on Redlands Pulse and any support out at Penrith this weekend would be appreciated.

Also, congratulations to all players and coaches who have finished for the season.  Your effort and ability to work well together and as a team has all contributed to a very successful season overall.

End of Season Basketball Presentation Dinner is next Monday 4 April.

Tickets are now live. Please click on the image below to purchase your ticket or follow this link.

Absences

If students are unable to attend their schedule fixtures/training sessions, they need to complete the Redlands Sport Absentee Form*, this can be found on either:

• Redlands Pulse (under quick links)
• Redlands App (under activities)

*We ask that these are completed no later than 11:00am on Fridays.
Students who are unable to make their scheduled Saturday fixture need to provide a medical certificate by the following Monday. 

Injured students are required to attend all training sessions and Saturday fixtures.

Fitness Centre

Open gym is back for 2024! Monday-Friday 6:30-8:00 is open gym for students in year 7-12.

 From Week 2 onwards all students will be provided with a program to follow during sessions.

 If you do plan on attending, please note the start times;
 Year 9-12 start at 6:30 -6:45 Latest Arrival Time.

Year 7/8 Session arrival/start time is 7:15.

Students are to wear full Redlands Sports Uniform:

• School Sport Shorts
• Redlands Sports Polo or Redlands Sports Jersey
• Appropriate Footwear – Closed in shoes (No Crocs)
• Late arrival will result in students unable to participate.

Rowing

Rowing New Zealand Online Nutrition Session – Thursday 29 Feb (5:00 – 6:00pm Sydney Time)

Rowing New Zealand are holding an online Nutrition information session as hosted by their Head of Performance Nutrition – High-Performance Sport that is a free online presentation that will cover “What to eat and when to eat it”.

This is a free session by some of the world leading experts in nutrition and fuelling young athletes that is easily applicable to our students during as they look to fuel their bodies and brains around training and study.

View Here

NSW Boys Head of the River

For photos of the event, taken by Zach Borness (Yr 11), please follow this link.

Last weekend our boys raced at the NSW Boys Head of the River regatta with some fantastic results, finishing 5^th overall on the medal table with 2 x Gold, 1 x Silver and 2 x Bronze medal winning crews.

Tom Hooper has continued to improve throughout the season which he displayed with a very impressive Silver Medal in the School Boy Year 10 Single Scull while Connor Morrison also progressed to the A Final with a 6^th place finish in the same race.

The Year 8 1^st Boys crew of Fergus Kerr, Christopher Feros, Cooper MacDonald, Ruairi MacLochlainn and coxswain Arav Basu raced well, progressing in strong form from the Heat through to the final but were painstakingly close to a Bronze medal, ultimately finishing 4^th by 1 metre. Later Cooper MacDonald and Ruairi MacLochlainn combined for the School Boys Year 8 Double Scull to win Gold.

The Year 10 crews closed out the day with a flurry of medal winning performances with all four crews putting together some of their best races of the season. The Year 10 Boys 1^st crew racing in Division 1 consisting of Thomas Hooper, Archer Kerr, Connor Morrison, Oscar Pearce and coxswain Henry Preece won Bronze. Also winning Bronze was the Year 10 Boys 3^rd crew racing in Division 3 consisting of Matthew McLellan, James Foley, James Collyer, Lachlan and coxswain Anoushka Lee with our Year 10 Boys 4^th crew also in this final finishing 5^th.

The Year 10 Boys 2^nd crew racing in Division 2 consisting of Kieran Newman, John Natilli, Toby Anderson, Henry Dobson and coxswain Lilian Chen stole the show with a strong performance winning them a comfortable Gold.

Well done to all of the students and coaches from the boys program on a wonderful season. We wish our girls the best of luck at their Head of the River regatta to be held this weekend.

Upcoming Events

• Sunday 3 March – Girls Head of the River (SIRC, Penrith) 

Sailing

From Ali B – Sailing captain

ACT Teams Racing States 2024

This year Redlands sent two teams down to Canberra with a total of 12 sailors. Every crew sailed exceptionally and showed great success throughout the event. This regatta also provided us with a great deal of time to build on our teamwork, communication, and connection from almost five hours of postponed racing across the weekend and a great team dinner on Saturday night. 

Canberra really put on the weather for us with both days presenting gusts up to 15 knots and beautiful sunny skies, putting our teams right in their element. Team A and B both competed outstandingly against sailors from 15 other schools and even some university and open teams, with Team A achieving Redlands’ best result in the history of our participation in Canberra, scoring 2^nd place overall and 1^st co-ed/mixed team, winning 7 out of 10 wins only one win behind first place. Team B also did very well, placing 11^th overall and 6^th co-ed/mixed team, a great achievement, with this event being many of our sailors’ first regatta.

I’d like to say a big thank you to all parents, carers, coaches and staff who made our participation at this event possible and supported our success down in Canberra.

Good luck to sailors competing again this weekend in Pittwater at the Pittwater Secondary Schools Teams Racing Regatta and to Max Nicholson at Sabre State Championships.

Upcoming Events

• Saturday 2 March – Pittwater Secondary Schools Teams Racing Regatta – Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

Friendly Reminders

• All students to be in correct uniform in ALL sessions, can be Redlands PE uniform, appropriate black or navy blue sports shorts, wetsuit (any brand), white Redlands rashie, and hat.
• Students are to keep phones in their bags for the entire session. If found using their phone during the session will result in being confiscated.

Touch Football

Congratulations to the following players who took part in the New South Wales Touch Football Junior State Championships over the weekend.

• Sam Wightwick
• Alexia van der Merwe
• Ethan James
• Arkie Riches
• Maya Turton
• Elodie Melvin

All players took their footy skills to the next level, representing the school and our region with pride. We wish them luck with upcoming selections in out of school pathways.

ISA Round 10: Wrap Up

For the final round of play, teams demonstrated how far they have developed throughout this season. We congratulate all players on the completion of regular games this season.

Thank you for your commitment to the sport this season, we look forward to wrapping up the season at the End of Season presentation on Wednesday 27 March.

Coaches have nominated the following players for stand out efforts for Round 10.

Players of the week

• Isla Anderson
• Zoe Twinning
• Sela Tea
• Dean Mansell
• Will de Saxe
• Krishan Price

Upcoming Events

The following teams have qualified for Semi finals this Saturday 2 March.

All Games are at our home fields. We encourage the wider Redlands community to come and support!

9 March – Grand Finals

Reminders

Students are highly encouraged to wear a school hat whilst playing. Students should be applying sunscreen before playing/ training, and must bring a water bottle. Students are also encouraged to wear their sports t-shirt for more sun protection.

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 Clipboard prior to missing any training session.
• 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

• We have been lucky enough to have a relatively dry winter and to start the summer season, we use a number of fields that are multi-purpose and all 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.

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 (redlands2023) 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.

Concussion Protocols

Parents and Carers last week received an email containing the Redlands Concussion Protocols, which can also be found in the Key Documents section of Redlands Pulse – Secondary School Sport. A reminder to all that these protocols are for both a return to school and a return to sport. Students who have a suspected concussion are asked to seek medical attention at their earliest convenience.

Summer Sport – Key Contacts

Junior Sport

Our annual Junior School Swimming Carnival took place at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre yesterday much to the delight of our Year 3 students, as this was their first carnival for the Junior School. Our first House meetings on the oval on Tuesday gave our House Captains the first opportunity to address their ‘troops’ and set the tone for the carnival ahead. With the Swimming Carnival the first of our big 3 carnivals, there was much excitement leading up to the first race, our youngest swimmers being the Under 8s and Under 9s 25m and 50m Freestyle event.

Knowing the carnivals can be long for spectators, children and adults in the stands were kept entertained by some dancing competitions with various playlists. It was great to see our war cry competitions were back again in full voice after their return last year. This year we continued with a separate House spirit trophy that was presented to the winning house on the day. This trophy as well as certificates handed out by the House Captains will continue across all our carnivals for recognition related to non-performance-based results.

While our Swimming Carnival embodies these many cherished traditions of primary school swimming carnivals, it’s dual purpose is also serves as a selection carnival, determining the Redlands team for the upcoming HICES Swim Championships. We congratulate these students and wish them the best of luck. The team will be notified in due course.

With the continuation of the entrant number system this year we can track the participation rate of all Houses as well as being able to provide feedback to students across their age groups in the strokes they entered.

The class relays in the 25m pool, organised by the teachers and in some cases the students themselves proved to be a hit with some fierce rivalry between the classes. Thank you to the parents and families who attended who travelled out Homebush to support the carnival as well as our House and Sport Captains for whom this was their first carnival as leaders at an all-day event.

Congratulations to Roseby House who won the House cup. Congratulations to House Captains Camilla and Charlie, who led their team to victory and got to raise the cup in victory for 2024.

Winning House

• 1st Place Roseby  1456 points
• 2nd Place Cowper 1132 points
• 3rd Place Dumolo 1103 points
• 4^th Place McDouall 818 points

Further to this, the winning House, Roseby will have their House banner displayed on the school oval for the next two weeks in recognition of their achievement for all student to see.

Swimming Age Champions

Congratulations to the following students who were named and presented age champion and runner up on the day. Individual points were tallied from 50m championship events only (excluding relays).

Spirit House Award

Prior to the carnival, students were informed that a House would be selected, regardless of the overall winner, who demonstrated outstanding spirit and support throughout the carnival. We had dance off competitions, dress up as well as our war cry competition. Our Chief Judge Ms Reinhold tallied points throughout the day. As well as having numerous students swimming in events, the winning House was McDouall. This House was presented with the new House Spirit trophy on pool deck. Congratulations to Daisy and Tom who accepted the trophy from Mr Holden.

The following overall points were for House Spirit:

House Spirit

• 1st Place McDouall 200 points  
• 2nd Place Roseby 150 points 
• 3rd Place Cowper 100 points  
• 4th Place Dumolo 50 points    

Redlands Swimming Carnival Photos

We had a professional sports photographer to attend the Junior School Swimming 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. They will be uploaded as soon as possible by the company.

Log In Here

1. Click prompt to Access Gallery
2. Select – Redlands Icon
3. Select – 2024 folder
4. Select Event i.e. Junior Swimming Carnival
5. Enter: Name & Email Address
6. Enter Password: Dunnet01
7. Select- View album

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

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.

The Junior School Sport pages on Redlands Pulse will continue to be the ‘source of truth’ for all information relating to sport this term. If parents have an enquiry relating to Sport, could you please make your first port of call the Junior School Sport section of Redlands Pulse.

Sport Nominations

There are some sports that Redlands do not have a pathway through in our competition (IPSHA) but allow use to participate in at a higher level. For more information, please see Redlands Pulse as some nominations close this term. Nominations are only open to those students in Year 5 and 6 in 2024.

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.

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; 2024 JS Sport Calendar

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. If your child feels the cold they may play in their fleece if their match allows it.

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

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 Sport
tdunne@redlands.nsw.edu.au
9953 6022

Dance Academy

Information Morning | Monday 4 March 8:30-9:15am

We will be hosting an RDA Information morning on Monday 4 March in the Junior Library at 8.30-9.15am. This will give you a chance to meet our Head of Academy Ms Revie and find out what the year ahead looks like for your dancers. Virginia Clayton, Chair of Friends of Dance, will provide information on how you can get involved in our RDA events, and you will also meet the FoD team, who are keen to share their experiences as part of the Redlands Dance Community and how you can get involved.

Tereza Theodoulou at Jazz | Friday 8 March

Ms Vanessa has organised a huge treat for our Friday Jazz classes on 8 March. Tereza Theodoulou, lead Lecturer, Syllabus Creator and ISTD Senior Examiner will be workshopping the syllabus in classes and sharing her extraordinary knowledge and experience with the students. This is an amazing and unique experience for the Academy. Please read Tereza’s biog for further details.

Competitions and Performance Dates for 2024

The Academy is thrilled to be able to share our dates for our Dance Group Competitions and Performance opportunities.

We kick off with a chance to showcase all our new group and solo pieces at the RSL Anzac Village in Narrabeen. This special invitation is a wonderful way for Redlands Dance Academy students to give to the community, our hosts are very excited for our visit.

Following this event, we will be involved in IRBD, SPACE and Sydney Eisteddfod and the Senior Jazz Performer 2 will experience Light the Way.

The aim of Light the Way Dance Convention is to bring the industry together, to inspire and educate the next generation of Australian dancers. Students have a unique opportunity to join masterclasses taught by the greats in the industry and to perform at Australia’s newest state-of-the-art theatre Sydney Coliseum and the adjoining West HQ.

There are also some solo events coming up with students performing in the Joan and Monica Halliday and Isobel Anderson Awards, Australian Classical Challenge, AICD, Asian Grand Prix and the Contemporary Dance Open.

Please know that the most important aspect of these experiences is the process, so be consistent in your training and above all enjoy every moment of your learning.

Make sure to put all these dates into your diaries, exciting times ahead!

For Eisteddfod dates please see our EISTEDDFOD Pulse page.

Holiday Program | Intensive RAD Exam Preparation | 15 – 18 April 2024

Enhance your exam readiness with our RAD Exam Preparation workshops during the Easter holidays. Tailored for vocational students ranging from Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2 levels, this two-day program provides a unique opportunity to delve into your syllabus.

For further information and to book your spot please see our HOLIDAY PROGRAM Pulse page.

Mobile Phones and Devices

Just a reminder to all students that the use of mobile devices on school grounds is prohibited unless being used in class as an educational tool. This includes Parkes Hall and the Adam Centre during Academy hours. Please keep devices in your school bags for the duration of your time at dance.

Redlands Pulse

For the most up to date information on “all things Dance” including how to contact us if your child is sick or will miss their dance class, please visit the DANCE ACADEMY Pulse  page.

Below is Year 7 ballerina Azina, showing us her arabesque whilst away on camp last week, proof you can dance just about anywhere! Well done Azina!

Ms Antonia was back at the Academy on Saturday (24 February), taking photos during our classes. This was organised to give the Academy a good supply of photos for advertising etc. but we thought it would be nice for parents to have the chance to look through the photos, in case your child has been captured in any of the shots. Photos are available to buy, $15 per shot.

View Here

Any Questions?

Please contact us with any questions, concerns or feedback. 

Please may we remind parents that if you wish to make an appointment to speak with Ms Revie you can do so by emailing the Dance Department.

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

Dance Curriculum

CONGRATULATIONS – CALLBACK PERFORMANCE

A special congratulations to HSC student Avalon Thomas, whose Core Composition – Sensory Overload was performed by Year 11IB student Louis Abrahams at Callback on Friday 16 February. The work was performed at both the matinee and evening performance and Avalon also participated in a discussion panel, where she spoke about her choreographic and refinement process of her composition. We are so proud of all Avalon has achieved!

Important Dates

Any Questions?

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

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

Legally Blonde: The Musical

Drama

Save the Date 3 April, 6.30pm: Shakespeare Under the Stars

Come along and enjoy a selection of classic supernatural Shakespearean scenes in the Liggins Quad.

Our Year 10 Drama students will be bringing some of the most famous and memorable scenes to life. 

Any students in Years 7, 8, 9, 11 or 12 who’ve always wanted to join the Bard, please contact drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au if you’d like to be involved – there’s still space for more Players.

Drama Logbooks

Alongside their class activities, every Drama student completes a logbook of their reflections and ideas. This year, students have been offered the opportunity to express themselves in any way they want. So far, we’ve seen podcasts, videos, posters, collages, murals, poems and all sorts of other creative responses. It’s great to see students taking up the opportunity to show what they know and flex their creative muscles. Below, you’ll see a couple of Year 9 students’ entries which took on a particularly striking visual appeal.

Drama and Theatre Extra Subjects Program

Call out for any students interested in Private Acting or Private Musical Theatre tuition. Hone your talents with a private Acting / Musical Theatre session. Work on monologues, duologues, songs and scenes with one of our highly trained Drama and Theatre tutors.

If you are interested in this creative opportunity, please email: avirtue@redlands.nsw.edu.au

A friendly reminder that our fabulous 2023 Jr Musical Matilda pictures are available for download on our Redlands Drama and Theatre pulse page. 

Housekeeping: We kindly ask that all parents and guardians be on time to the extra subject pick up locations after the classes finish.  

You will find the various finishing times and locations for Junior school pick up on the Redlands Drama and Theatre pulse page. If you are running late your children(s) will be taken to OOSH and you will be charged accordingly.   

If you have any questions, please email: 

Drama@redlands.nsw.edu.au or avirtue@redlands.nsw.edu.au

Thank you for your ongoing support of our fantastic extra subjects program!

Amber Virtue 
Head of Extra Curricular Drama  
avirtue@redlands.nsw.edu.au 

Legally Blonde: The Musical

Legally Blonde: The Musical

Rehearsals are well underway with exciting energy for our annual school musical. Students in Years 7 -12 are involved onstage, in the orchestra, hair and make-up and production. 

Rehearsal Reminders

• Be prompt to all rehearsals.
• Bring water and food to all rehearsals.
• Bring scripts, librettos & pencils to all rehearsals.
• Wear appropriate attire to Friday & Sunday rehearsals e.g. Redlands Drama or Dance attire or blacks.

Costume Requirements

• All Costume and Shoe requirements can be found in the letter sent out through iLearn. Please ensure you bring all items this Sunday for our check-in.

Tickets

• Ticketing information will be coming out soon.

Please email any questions to kboase@redlands.nsw.edu.au. 

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

Music

Jazz in the Garden

Jazz in the Garden is this Saturday! 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 2 March  from 5-6:30pm – book now!  

We encourage families to bring along some money, as a Bake sale hosted by Yr 11s and 12s will be held during the event.

For students, Friends of Music will have a sausage sizzle available for participants.  When booking below, you can even pre-purchase the student’s sausage sizzle for $3! It promises to be a wonderful afternoon of music and entertainment. 

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET TO JAZZ IN THE GARDEN

Advanced String Ensemble – Citizenship Ceremony

We’re so proud of our Advanced String Ensemble, who proudly represented the school at North Sydney Council Chambers for a very special Citizenship Ceremony. The ensemble, capably led by Ms Katherine Moses, was complimented on their outstanding performance.

Sahara Nicholas (Yr 8) also led a meaningful rendition of the National Anthem for the new Australian citizens. 

Please see the below photo of the ensemble with the North Sydney Mayor, Zoe Baker. 

Senior Music Festival – Vocal Feature

Congratulations to the following students, who successfully auditioned for a featured vocal solos at this year’s upcoming Senior Music Festival with the Intermediate Stage Band: 

• Oliver Cook 
• Halcyon Hunt
• Lily Wainberg

We look forward to their performance in Term 2! 

Instrumental Competition

We are looking forward to the upcoming instrumental Competition on 11 March.

Thank you to all who auditioned. Results of auditions will be published through iLearn, with more specific details coming in the weeks to come. 

Red Factor

Do you have the Red Factor?! Our annual talent show is back for 2024 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 2024. The audition forms are due no later than Friday 1st March 2024 by 5pm. 

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 15 March – Week 7 Lunchtime
• Year 4: Thursday 14 March – Week 7 Lunchtime
• Year 5: Monday 11 March – Week 7 Lunchtime
• Year 6: Tuesday 12 March – Week 7 Lunchtime 

Here to help!

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

Mrs Jacqueline McGlade  
Junior Music Administrator | juniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9908 6495

CLICK FOR PREP & JUNIOR MUSIC PULSE

Ms Kirsty Hales
Senior Music Administrator | seniormusic@redlands.nsw.edu.au | 9968 9820

CLICK FOR SENIOR MUSIC PULSE 

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

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

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