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On Monday, 2 October, seven Redfield students embarked on a whirlwind trip to Japan, accompanied by Mr Jason Hatcher.

The boys were hosted by families from our brother school Seido Mikawadai in Nagasaki, and theyhad a wonderful time being immersed in Japanese language and culture during their two-week stay.

They returned full of enthusiasm and with many stories to tell about their experiences.

I would like to thank Mr Hatcher, who did an outstanding job of looking after the group, and my counterpart from Seido Mikawadai, Mr Michio Fukuda, for ensuring that every detail of the trip ran so smoothly.

The participants were: Jacob Bernardo, Jackson Busch, Benicio Gutierrez, Linus Kang, Noah Kim and Tyrone Lee from Year 9, and Gianmarco Callegaro from Year 10.

Below are several photos and some of their observations.

Stefan Drevikovsky, Exchange Program Coordinator 

Nestled in the breathtaking Blue Mountains, Blue Gum Lodge offers a perfect setting for a memorable Father & Son Camp. Over the course of two incredible days, fathers and sons embark on an adventure of bonding, exploration, and laughter. As the sun rises over the majestic peaks, the air fills with the scent of pine and anticipation.

Together, father and son set out on hikes through lush trails, breathing in the crisp mountain air and marveling at the towering blue gums that line their path. The campgrounds resonate with the joyous laughter of children and the heartfelt conversations between fathers and sons. The days are filled with countless activities like indoor football, building and shooting catapults, playing on the tennis court and navigating the grounds in push carts.

This week in Chapel period, the Secondary boys have been reflecting on Jesus' words in the Gospel this Sunday: Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God(Matthew 22:21).

Christians in the early Church were persecuted because they refused to offer to Caesar the worship owed only to God. In more recent times, totalitarian regimes have tried to remove God and set themselves up in His place. But giving to Caesar what belongs to God can happen any time people put something human in the place of God: idolising money, celebrity, fitness, leisure or technology; putting off religious duties (especially Sunday Mass) for the sake of work, holidays or even family events; or giving in to fear when our faith is challenged.

On Thursday, 14 September, Redfield held its Eucharistic Procession in perfect weather conditions.

Below are some images from the day.

HSC Exams

Year 6 KPF

Year 7 Vaccination Clinic

Year 8 Father & Son Camp

Music Soirees

Year 7 Geography Excursion 

Year 7 Teenstar Parent Night 

Year 5 Father & Son Camp

It is with great pleasure that I have been given the opportunity to be the College Captain of 2024. I would like to thank our outgoing Captains Amin Abboudand Isaac Buschfor their extraordinary efforts and dedication to our school. I ask that we keep them and the rest of the cCass of 2023 in our prayers as they sit their HSC Exams.

The Class of 2023 has left us with big shoes to fill, but I have no doubt that the new leadership team of 2024 will live up to those standards. With Vice-Captain Jonathan Abdow, as well as the House Captains Eugene Woo(Castor), Jonathan Nassif(Altair), Andrew Gaitau(Sirius) and Jacob Elias(Hydrus), I am sure we will leave behind an iconic legacy for the younger years to build upon.

I would like to take this opportunity to properly introduce myself as the College Captain of 2024.

The students listed below received a Lion Award at this week's Middle School Assembly:

Please make note of the following changes to the dates for Yearly Exams:

• Year 10: Monday, 13 November to Wednesday, 15 November (Week 6)

• Years 7 to 9: Monday, 20 November to Wednesday, 22 November (Week 7)

Last term, students in Secondary were given the option of participating in this year's ICAS tests. These tests in the domains of Digital Technologies, English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Writing are internationally recognised, and hundreds of thousands of students from many different countries sit them each year.

Congratulations go to the students listed below for receiving a grade of Credit or above. These high performers received their certificates during this week's assemblies.

Stefan Drevikovsky, Head of Middle School

All students from Redfield College studying Geography tested their geographical skills and knowledge against students from all around Australia in the 2023 Australian Geography Competition. The competition is a joint initiative of the Australian Geography Teachers Association and the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland.

The competition aims to encourage student interest in Geography and to reward student excellence. Geography is such an important subject because it develops in students a holistic understanding of the world around them and their place in it.

Over 65,000 students from 700 schools across Australia entered the Australian Geography Competition, so the results give us an external benchmark as to how our students are performing in certain aspects of Geography.

Overall, students from Redfield performed well. They were tested on their knowledge, application, and reasoning skills. Those who achieved in the top 1 % and those who received a High Distinction or Distinction were presented with their certificates at this week's whole-school assembly.

Congratulations to these students and all the other students who participated. Other certificates of achievement will be issued at a later date.

Ian Webb, Head of HSIE

One week ago, the 2024 leadership team had the privilege of attending the well-renowned Mitchell Youth Leadership Forum. The three-day forum is a chance for Year 11 students to come together and share thoughts and ideas on how to be great, inspirational leaders in their schools. At the forum, we got to experience first-hand the wisdom and knowledge of exceptional leaders and speakers who shared their personal stories and secrets about what it takes to be a great leader each and every day.

The main highlight of the forum was the vast range of speakers. The forum circulates around three major values of courage, service and integrity and on each day, there were multiple speakers who provided insight into these core values. Among these speakers were:

NSW Health will offer the following catch-up vaccinations at Redfield on Wednesday, 25 Octoberfor students who missed the vaccination clinics held earlier this year:

• Year 7 –dTpa (Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) & HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
• Year 8 - Catch up vaccination for HPV 1 dose only & dTpa
• Year 10 - Meningococcal ACWY

Students can only receive vaccinations at school if consent has been received.

If you or your son’s other parent provided consent earlier this year, please do not submit consent again.You can check if you have already given online consent by logging in at https://nswhealth.service-now.com/school. Please complete this consent at least 2 days prior to the school clinic.

This is the last vaccination clinic at Redfield this year.If your son is absent on the day of the vaccination, he can be vaccinated at school in 2024 or at your GP. The vaccine is supplied without cost to you, but GPs may charge a consultation fee.

To provide consent if you haven’t already done so,visit nswhealth.service-now.com/school.

For guidance on how to complete the form visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/immunisation/Factsheets/online-consent-school-vaccination-english.pdf.

Redfield Rugby Club is currently looking for someone to oversee the running of Reddies and managing existing canteen staff during the 2024 Rugby season. This is a volunteer position. 

The Reddies Canteen Coordinator is responsible for the management and operation of the canteen according to the policies and procedures of Redfield Rugby Club. The role will be for approximately six to ten weeks, depending on the sporting fixtures calendar.

If you are interested in this position or would like to know more details, please send an email to rugby@redfield.nsw.edu.au. 

Congratulations go to Old Boy Jack Nisbet (Class of 2020) who made his List-A Cricket debut for New South Wales on 9 October against Queensland.

Jack, who also played for Australia in last year's Under-19 Cricket World Cup, finished with bowling figures of 3/59.

We look forward to reading more about Jack's promising Cricket career in the future.

Click on the link below for more information

The Pared Academy is pleased to invite you to 'Pay Cheque with a Purpose', a one-night event with renowned speaker Alexandre Havard at The Concourse, Chatswood on Wednesday, 28 February, 2024! He spoke at the 2021 Term 2 KPF, and the feedback was so positive, we're bringing him back!

Click here to book your tickets now!

Alex wants to help you:

• Discover how to break free from the mindset that is dominated by the vision of unfulfilling work
• Learn how to attain a new vision of life and of self, and gain a better understanding of your unique talents
• Build stronger relationships, attain confidence to lead others, and find a greater focus on your purpose and mission

This event is open to the general public, and seats are already going fast. Don't miss out!

Book now! Discover how to transform mundane work into a meaningful journey.

We are seeking an experienced Enrolments Administrator to commence in a full-time permanent role, primarily based at our head office in Dural. This role is full time (calendar year) and will be focused on enrolments for Redfield and Tangara.

If you are interested or know anyone suitable for this role, please ask them to apply via SEEK using this link - Enrolments Administrator 

Click on the image below to view details about the Holy Land Pilgrimage in May, 2024.