At Redfield, we are blessed to have such an excellent calibre of student leaders. This year is no exception. Congratulations to the following students for their appointment to senior leadership positions for 2026:

It was so wonderful to be able to officially present and commission these new leaders to our whole College Community at our Leadership Commissioning Assembly on Thursday, 11 September. It was so lovely to have many of the parents of our incoming leaders, in attendance, to support their son.

Students in Years 2-10 have been reading daily for 20 minutes at school. Once a student finishes reading their book they complete an online assessment. Primary students complete this at school whilst secondary students complete this assessment at home or in morning admin. Please encourage your son to read at least 30 minutes a day in the holidays. 

Homework is a critical aspect of building good study habits. We will follow up on any boys that haven’t completed their homework and ensure that they have completed it. In secondary school, lunchtime sessions are set aside for students to finish their homework.

Yearly exams will be fast approaching and it's a great idea for students in Years 5-10 to start preparing for these exams early. Exam notifications will be handed out to the students early Term 4. The focus of the exams will be on semester two content. A good time to start are these school holidays. Some good strategies for examination preparation are:

1. Plan with a Study Schedule

• Break down subjects into manageable chunks.
• Set aside short, focused study sessions (25–40 minutes) instead of cramming.
• Prioritise weaker areas first, while still reviewing strengths.

2. Active Revision, Not Just Reading

• Use practice questions, past papers, and quizzes.
• Summarise notes into mind maps, flashcards, or diagrams.
• Teach the content out loud to someone else (or even to yourself) – if you can explain it, you understand it.

3. Practice Under Exam Conditions

• Do timed practice questions to build speed and accuracy.
• Simulate real exam conditions: no notes, quiet space, set time limit.
• Review mistakes and learn how to fix them.

4. Use Study Techniques that Stick

• Spaced repetition: review material several times over days/weeks.
• Pomodoro technique: 25 minutes study + 5 minutes break.
• Mix subjects (interleaving) instead of only focusing on one.

Examination Schedule

Best of luck to our Year 12 class of 2025 who begin their HSC Exams on October 16 and finish on November 7. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for these important exams. The group has worked extremely hard and should be rewarded with excellent marks. 

The Year 12 group of 27 students is too small to be included in the official HSC rankings, as the rankings found in the Sydney Morning Herald only apply to schools with a minimum of 150 HSC exams. While we may not be officially recognised, a comparative ranking will still be calculated and our students’ achievements will still be recognised and remain a source of pride for the Redfield community. 

Daryl Castellino, Director of Teaching and Learning 

On Friday of Week 8, Sam Flitcroft, Sam Zaitony, Aidan Weber, and I, with the help of Mr David Vassallo and Mr Jakov Pavlovic, went out to feed people in need as part of the Ryde Vinnies Van. We went to 2 different locations, giving out sandwiches and snack packs to anyone who came. I was surprised by the sense of community that was among the people who came up for food. They were all friends with each other, and eager to make conversation with us about anything, with some asking us about our plans after school, and others talking about their own lives. One man politely asked us not to leave until his friend had come out and gotten some food. There were no problems whilst giving out the food, and everyone was extremely polite. It was a very good experience, bringing us closer to communities in need, and revealing that even though these people were in harsh conditions, they remained happy, polite, and very grateful.

Ben Bowen, Year 11

Friday, 26 September: Last Day, Term 3

Monday, 29 September - Wednesday, 1 October: Sports Camp 

Tuesday, 14 October: First Day, Term 4

Dear Parents, Families and Friends,

We are delighted to invite you to Carols on The Green on Saturday, 29 November 2025 at Redfield College.

This community event, proudly initiated by the Redfield Parent Committee in partnership with our Music Department, is a special opportunity for families and friends to come together in the spirit of Christmas. The evening will feature a festive program of carols performed by our students, along with food stalls and raffle prizes to enjoy.

Carols on The Green also serves as a fundraising initiative to support the celebrations for Redfield College’s40th Anniversary in 2026. We warmly encourage you to attend and take part in this memorable evening for our community.

Fundraising activities will take place in the lead up to the event and details regarding sponsorship and donations can be found on page 2 of the flyer. In the meantime, we ask that you save the date and spread the word among your family and friends.

We look forward to celebrating with you.

Click on the poster link below to view how you can get involved through sponsorship or donations with Redfield's Carols on The Green. 

For the last edition of The Redfrom the graduating Class of 2025, I wanted to highlight one important aspect of gratitude: the fact that saying thanks will never be enough for the people who have done everything for us. Parents, siblings, friends, teachers, mentors, and those special people in our lives who have imparted an invisible but everlasting mark on our journey to where we are today – thank you.

Marcus Alloggia earned selection to CIS Athletics after standout performances in throws at the HZSA and AICES Carnivals. At the CIS Carnival, he achieved a personal best of 40.71m in Javelin, placing 2nd, and finished 6th in Discus with a throw of 31.45m in a very close competition.

Marcus reflected on the day:

"I had a cracking day competing. I came 2nd in javelin with a PB of 40.71m, which I was stoked about. In discus I finished 6th with 31.45m, only 5m off first, as it was an incredibly tight heat."

Nick Georgiou, Head of Sport 

Well done to our boys who represented Redfield in the Hills Zone Athletics on Tuesday 26th August.

For our second time competing at a Secondary HZSA Athletics Carnival, Redfield achieved a fantastic result, placing 3rd overall. We had some outstanding performances on the day, with a special mention to Noah Sayhoun, who was awarded u13s runner-up Age Champion.

Congratulations also to the following boys who were selected into the Hills Zone Athletics Team and competed at the next level on Monday 9th September:

• Marcus Alloggia
• Yuvidhu Kariapperuma
• Noah Kim
• Vihaan Pasham
• Joachim Rodrigues
• Xavier Scheeper

Honourable mention goes to our Year 11 boys who placed at the AICES Carnival and are moving onto the CIS Carnival:

• Marcus Alloggia: 2nd in Javelin & 3rd in Discus
• Noah Kim: 3rd in Long Jump

We are very proud of all the boys for their overall effort and commitment!

Nick Georgiou, Head of Sport

Natasha Doherty, Assistant Head of Sport

Congratulations to Luka Reljanovic of Year 9, who delivered an outstanding performance at the NSTA Sydney Junior Tennis Championship, taking home both the Singles and Doubles titles!

Luka showcased incredible skill, determination, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament, dominating in the singles competition before teaming up with his partner to secure the doubles crown as well. Winning both titles is a rare and impressive achievement, highlighting Luka's talent and dedication to the sport.

Well done, Luka — a fantastic achievement and a proud moment for our school community!

On Saturday 20th September, the U12 Redfield Razors 2 played an exciting semi-final. The boys showed great skill in defence and impressed with some incredible fast breaks. The game was tight through the first half and well into the second, before the Razors pulled ahead to finish with a comfortable 32–24 win.

We now wish the boys the very best in their Grand Final on Saturday, 27 September at 4:00pm at the Hills Basketball Stadium. Come down and support the team!

Absent from the photo - Peter Tohme, Isaac Kang. 

Mrs Natasha Doherty

Registrations for the spring holiday sports camp is now open. Click on this link to register.