Redlands Parents and Friends
Thank You
As my family and I stop to celebrate Thanksgiving today, I would like to take this opportunity to first thank all the wonderful teachers, tutors, advisors and support staff for their hard work and support for our students in another challenging year. I would also like to thank all those amazing parents and friends who have done an awesome job this year to keep our community connected.
We’d like to put together another incredible team of parents and friends to continue to build a strong and positive Redlands community for 2023. If you are interested in being a year parent for Secondary School, please signal your interest by clicking here. (All current parent reps are welcome to return, of course!) For Junior School and Prep School, we will be in contact with you at the beginning of next year once we know which classes each student is in.
Second Hand Textbooks – 5 December
On Mon 5 Dec, Secondary School students are invited to donate their used textbooks to the second hand textbook sale. Students looking to purchase books need to submit their forms in the morning as well. This initiative reduces the cost of textbooks for families, reduces waste and landfill by re-using books, and generates funds for Lifeline. Students currently in Year 6 -12 are encouraged to take part, please refer to the detailed FAQ’s on Pulse for more info.
We will need parent volunteers (around 10) to help us run the sale, please sign up if you can help in the morning or afternoon of Mon 5 Dec.
Coming Up
Parent / Family Get-togethers
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Thurs 1 Dec |
Yr 9 final coffee morning of the year at Balmoral |
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Fri 2 Dec |
Yr 11 breakfast/coffee morning at Burnt Orange, Mosman from 8.30am |
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Yr 7 end of year kids/parents catch up at Balmoral – pack a picnic and meet near the Boathouse after school |
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Mon 5 Dec |
Yr 6 Adios party at Neutral Bay Tennis Club from 6pm. Book here |
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Tues 6 Dec |
Yr 2 end of term playdate at Balmoral Beach |
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Yr 6 jump-off at Balmoral Bach after school. Meet by the steps near the jetty directly after Graduation Assembly. Some snacks will be provided for the children, but you may wish to bring your own refreshments. Parental supervision required. |
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Wed 7 Dec |
Yr 5 end of term playdate at Balmoral Beach |
Save the Date for Next Year!
Fri 17 Feb Twilight in the Garden cocktail party for all parents to meet and socialise with friends old and new in the Fahl Garden
Sat 18 Mar Autumn Fair food, fun and entertainment for the whole family showcasing the community’s diversity and depth of students’ arts-related activities
Walks on Tracks
Our next walk on Wed 30 Nov will be from Balmoral to Clifton Gardens. Meet at 11 Amaroo Cres, Mosman at 8.40am. Please bring a little something for an end of year celebration brunch afterwards. Any questions, please call Ann Marie on 0406 691 533.
Book Club
Our next meeting on Mon 28 Nov from 11am will be the last of the year and will also be our Christmas lunch. We will be discussing The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey. New members and enquiries welcome. Please contact Katherine Dixon or call 0432 619 890 for further information.
Photo Gallery
FoSailing and Redlands alum Karyn Gojnich organised for Redlands students to welcome Andoo Comanche into RSYS and have a chance to hop aboard for a tour as well as meet gold medalists Tom Burton and Will Ryan
Walks on Tracks enjoyed the lovely sunshine during their walk around the northern beaches
Yr 4 coffee morning at Sunflower Lounge
Do you have pictures of parent / family get-togethers you want to share? Please send them to RPFA Note Day.
2023 RPFA Committee
President: JP Forrest
Vice President: Brittne Whitelaw
Secretary: Rebecca James
Treasurer: Annette Swann
Committee – Jaqui Halliday, Declan Hourihan, Jennifer Mast, Lisa Middlebrook, Karen Nicholson, Emma Okhovat, Sophia Stewart-Kasimba, Carrie Taylor