House spirit and unity are such important parts of life at Redfield. The Redfield House Points Competition seeks to acknowledge and recognise student contribution to school life, as well as virtue development by awarding boys House points for their participation and efforts in a range of areas of endeavour such as sport, co-curricular activities, community service, classroom application and achievements, behaviour and House competitions.

Congratulations to the following Houses for winning the Term 1 House Points Competition:

Primary: HYDRUS

Secondary: CASTOR 

To celebrate our Term 1 winners, a celebratory barbecue will be arranged for the respective Houses later this term. 

I wish all Houses the best of luck for the Term 2 House Points Competition. 

To further assist our Redfield men with their character development and wellbeing skills, Year 9 will attend the Stand TallConference in Sydney on Thursday, 12 June (Week 7).

Stand Tall(which is now in its thirteenth year) brings a host of high-quality speakers together on the one day with the aim of growing students’ resilience, strength and motivation and developing the power of perspective to make positive life choices. Speakers include:

• Matt Purcell, the founder of Social Kung Fu, Australia’s only verbal self-defence program. Matt is a TEDx speaker, the winner of Sydney’s Young Entrepreneur Award for Media and a regular media voice on mental health. Now being an evidence-based program, Matt’s mission is to empower one million young Australians to become bully-proof through Social Kung Fu.
• Daniel Flynn, the co-founder and Managing Director of Thankyou, a globally recognised social enterprise. At 19 years old, driven by a vision for change, Daniel co-founded Thankyou, which has since given over $18.5 million in the fight against global poverty.

This promises to be a great event event that will benefit our Year 9 students tremendously.

More information on Stand Tall 2025and key speakers presenting can be found online at https://www.standtallevent.com/sydney-2025.

Helping Your Son Navigate The Online World Safely - Tips 5 & 6

In our last two newsletters, I have shared tips with you about how you, as parents, can assist your son navigate the online world safely. This week I would like to share Tips 5 and 6 with you. These tips have been put together by Tomorrow Manin conjunction with Respect and the Australian Government.

We wish to inform you of an adjustment to the College calendar for Term 3. The start date for Term 3 has been brought forward by one day. Instead of commencing on Wednesday, 23 July, classes will now begin on Tuesday, 22 July.

Connected to this change, Friday, 8 August will now serve as a Parent-Teacher Interview Day for students in Years 7 to 10. As such, students in Years 2 to 11 will not be required to attend school on this day. Please note that Trial HSC Exams will continue as planned on this day, and Year 12 students are to attend school as per their published timetable.

We appreciate your understanding and support with these changes, and we look forward to the benefits of holding our interviews slightly earlier in the term. Further information about booking interviews with your son’s teachers will be shared closer to the date.

Frank Romeo, Director of Administration

On Monday, 19 May, various Redfield parents hosted the Term 2 KPF in their homes. This is very generous of those families, providing an important opportunity for parents to catch up over supper and connect. The night included year-specific topics that parents found useful. A wise parent once said that if you can develop one strategy for your parenting after each KPF, then you are travelling well! We are blessed to have a community of parents who are motivated to attend KPFs, though the inclement weather did put those good intentions to the test!

I would also like to thank the presenters who carefully prepared the topics and delivered their material as an interactive workshop rather than just a one-way flow of information. Parents seem to enjoy the discussions and the ability to test ideas and propose strategies to the many challenges we face as in raising our boys. 

The feedback from this KPF has been very positive, including the Years 3 to 6 talk about love workshops. Thank you to the Class Parents who helped promote the night and assisted with lining up the host family locations. 

Chris Tanna, Director of Formation

Throughout the month of May, our Primary students and teachers have been joyfully offering flowers to Our Lady of the Lake at Redfield.

Each week, students have had the opportunity to bring flowers and say a short prayer before attending Mass.

It’s a beautiful tradition, and I’m sure Our Lady is very happy with the love and effort shown. Surrounded by so many beautiful flowers, she has looked truly radiant throughout the month.

Huge thanks go to all the boys and their families who have contributed to this beautiful offering!

Francisco Nodrid, Primary Formation Leader

On Monday, 12 May, over 120 Redfield mothers enjoyed attending Mass with their sons, followed by a special morning tea in the Atrium. The Chapel was at capacity, and it was great to see so many mothers catching up afterwards. I would like to thank the Parent Committee for hosting a wonderful morning tea that everyone enjoyed, including the staff! We certainly have generous parents in our Redfield community who cherish opportunities to bring people together and foster friendships. 

Chris Tanna, Director of Formation

Click on this link to make a donation.

Thursday, 29 May - Together for Humanity, Years 7 to 10

Friday, 30 May - Primary Pilgrimage andPARED Cup

Thursday, 5 June - Year 10 Geography Excursion

Friday, 6 June - Rock Night

Monday, 9 June - King's Birthday Public Holiday

Wednesday, 11 June - Eucharistic Procession at 11:30am

Thursday, 12 June - Year 9 Stand Tall Conference

Monday, 16 June - Year 11 Parent-Teacher Interviews

Tuesday, 17 June - Year 7 Archibald Prize Art Excursion

Tuesday, 17 June - Primary Athletics Carnival

Wednesday, 18 June - Secondary Athletics Carnival

Friday, 20 June to Wednesday, 25 June - Years 7-10 Mid-Year Exams

Thursday, 26 June - Last Day, Term 2

Friday, 27 June - Primary Parent-Teacher Interviews

Friday, 27 June - Careers Expo 2025

At the Whole-School Assembly on Wednesday, 14 May, we were privileged to have the founder of Running for Premature Babiesand Medal of the Order of Australia recipient, Sophie Smith, talk to all our students.

Sophie shared her story with us and encouraged us as a community to get involved in this excellent initiative which raises funds to support hospitals with much-needed resources for caring for prematurely-born babies and their families.

Here at school, we are calling all students, parents, siblings, friends and staff to join the Redfield team in the City2Surf in support of the Running for Premature Babiescharity organisation on Sunday, 10 August.

I am proud to announce that we already have 39 membersof Team Redfield running in the City2Surf this year! If you have been on the fence, now is the perfect time to jump aboard, as the event is set to sell out in the next fortnight.

To join click HERE.

Select the pink JOIN TEAM button and then register, ignoring the message about contacting the Team Captain.

(If you’re not sure which Start Wave to choose, consider joining the YELLOW group which is for joggers or walkers wanting to have a good time!)

Students had class and individual photos taken on Tuesday, 27 May.

It is not too late to place an order for your son's photos online by visiting www.advancedlife.com.auand entering online order code BK647MC3J. Order before Friday, 6 June to avoid a late fee.

Please note the following:

• Online ordersdo notrequire a cash order envelope.
• Late feeswill be applied to each package purchased more than 10 days after Photo Day due to the additional cost of producing these packages separately.
• Package deliveryof school photographs will occur approximately six weeks after Photo Day. Please note this delivery timeframe is dependent on proofing and additional Photo Days.
• Previous years’ photos(including sports, extracurricular and representative groups) are also available to order under the 'previous years or group photo' tabs at your school’s advancedordersite when you click on the 'Order School Photos Here' button above. You can also order past packages, portrait images and gifts from your child’s unique, individual and secure advancedyouimage archive site using the unique nine-digit image code found on packages you have ordered in the past.

If you have any questions, comments or feedback relating to your advancedlifeexperience, please send an email towww.advancedlife.com.au/contact.

I am very pleased to share that our Years 3/4 and Years 5/6 Basketball teams were crowned Grand Final winners at the Northwest Schools Challenge 2025 held on Wednesday, 21 May at Hills Hornets. This is an outstanding achievement!

The boys displayed exceptional teamwork, courage and determination, overcoming many strong and very tall opponents on their path to victory. Their effort and sportsmanship were truly commendable.

A big thank you goes to our dedicated coaches, Mr Danny Zhang (Years 3/4 team) and Mr Corey Rawlings (Years 5/6 team), for their leadership and support throughout the tournament. A special thank you also goes to our very own "Mrs Basketball", Mrs Kathleen Parker, who expertly managed the bench and scoring with great care and attention.

Well done to all involved!

Darren Corke, Head of Primary

On Friday, 16 May, Year 4 visited the Maritime Museum. There were many fascinating exhibitions, including the real HMASVampire warship, the HMASOnslow submarine and a life-sized replica of Captain James Cook’s ship, theEndeavour. All of these incredible ships were docked on the water.

We then split into three groups to explore the ships and the museum. We boarded the HMAS Vampire and viewed a variety of smaller artefacts. My personal favourite was theEndeavour, where we stepped on board and explored the musty old dining rooms. We even got to see Captain Cook’s office, bedroom and living quarters.

In conclusion, the Maritime Museum is a breathtaking place with spectacular exhibitions, and I would highly recommend a visit.

Nathan Lee, Year 4

How would you feel about visiting the Maritime Museum with all of your friends? That’s exactly what happened to me on Friday, 16 May. We went to the replica of theEndeavour and explored the exhibition. It was a wonderful learning opportunity for me and my classmates, who were all fortunate enough to experience this exciting event.

With the term well underway and deadlines mounting, it’s natural to feel like our worth is measured merely by our academic performance. However, the truth of our faith calls us to something more profound. We are not defined by our results, but rather by our relationship with God—the peace that stills our worries.

And this faith never shouts for attention. It is quiet and intentional, shaping us slowly to be the best versions of ourselves. It’s in the small things: the silent decision to keep going, the gentle choice to be kind, the unseen moments of honesty when no one is watching. These are the instances where faith breathes life into our ordinary days, making them extraordinary.

At the recent Whole-School Assembly, two Stage 4 students were presented with Bronze Lion Awards for having received five Lion Awards so far this year. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement!

The students listed below received a Lion Award at this week's Stage 4 Assembly:

The students listed below received a Lion Award at this week's Stage 5 Assembly:

The students listed below received a Lion Award at this week's Stage 6 Assembly:

The Mid-Year Exams for Years 7 to 10 will run from Friday, 20 June to Wednesday, 25 June. The full timetable can be viewed via this link.

Students are encouraged to begin their revision and speak with their teachers if they have any questions.  

Jason Ursino, Head of Curriculum

Since the beginning of this term, our students from Years 2 to 10 have been participating in Renaissance Reading’s Accelerated Readerprogram, which has involved regular reading during school hours. For Primary students, the beginning of each English lesson is reserved for this purpose, whereas for Secondary students, Renaissance Readingtakes place from 12:30pm to 12:50pm each day. As part of the reading program, students are encouraged to read books at a level that falls within their Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). We encourage students to engage with books that reflect their personal interests, but also to be adventurous and occasionally explore titles outside their comfort zone.

The College Library has been organised to support students in selecting suitable books. The vast majority of fiction titles now includes information relevant to the Renaissance Reading Accelerated Readerprogram. For example, books display details such as reading level, clearly marked with the ‘AR’ logo.

Students are also able to use the Accelerated Reader Searchfunction on our Library’s online database to find books within their ZPD. Additional filters (such as interest level and book topic) can be used to help narrow their search and personalise results.

I would like to extend a huge thank you to the amazing Redfield community for your incredible support of our Year 12 Chicken Chewsday fundraiser in Weeks 3 and 4! On behalf of the Class of 2025, THANK YOU!

Orders came flooding in, and the buzz around College was great to see. Our Year 12 students had an absolute blast serving up mountains of crispy fried chicken, golden chips and cans of drinks – and it looked like everyone else enjoyed them just as much!

All funds raised will go towards the Year 12 Gift to the College and help support the ever-popular Primary Fun Day in Term 3.

Once again, thank you all for getting behind this fun (and tasty) initiative. It was very much appreciated.

David Vassallo, Head of Pastoral Care & Service Learning

The Redfield College Music Department is thrilled to be hosting Rock Night once again this year. 

Click on this link to view the promotional video. 

Join us for our annual event as we showcase the amazing musical talent Redfield has to offer.

Parents are most welcome and encouraged to attend. 

Date: Friday, 6 June

Time: 7:00pm

Ticket Prices: $17.50

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DBNJE

Venue: Pioneer Theatre, Castle Hill. 

Please note the following:

• There is no seating available for this event - standing room only.
• Ticket sales will commence on Wednesday, 14 May at 9:00am.
• Tickets can only be purchased online. No tickets will be sold at the door.
• Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out.
• This event will ONLY be attended by students of PARED schools (Years 6 to 12) and their parents.

We hope to see as many of you there as possible.

Frank Romeo, Head of Music

Congratulations go to our First V Basketball team and their coach Mr James Marcelo after they pulled off a solid 50-39 grand-final win over William Clarke College on Thursday, 29 May, capping off an undefeated season.

The boys played in front of a packed COLA, with Redfield staff, students, the First XV, friends and family in attendance - along with a strong showing from Tangara students - who all brought plenty of energy to the stands. The place was absolutely buzzing!

A big thank you goes to everyone involved in supporting the team; your presence gave the boys a real lift and helped turn the game into a proper event. It was a fantastic way to finish the season.

The Redfield College First V Basketball team delivered a series of standout performances at the recent Basketball NSW Hills Regional Tournament, going through the competition undefeated and securing a comprehensive win in the final.

Held on Thursday, 15 May at Hills Basketball Stadium in Castle Hill, the tournament featured strong competition from Secondary schools across the region. Redfield’s First V showcased excellent teamwork and skill throughout, consistently outplaying their opponents with disciplined defence and smart offensive execution.

Congratulations to the following players and their coach, Mr James Marcelo:

• Samuell Al Suhairy
• Marcus Alloggia
• Xavier Asalemo
• Matthew Khoudair
• Patrick Manassa
• Jack Marcelo
• Salomon Melo Raish
• Joachim Rodrigues 

On Thursday, 29 May, the Redfield students below represented Redfield and the HZSA at the AICES Cross Country. A big thank you goes to Mrs Sally-Anne Ragell and Mr Julien Perrottet for accompanying the team on the day!

U18s

• Kalim Azar
• James Tanna

U17s

• Daniel Yanez Marichal (15th)
• Marcus Kroeger
• Joachim Rodrigues (10th place)

U14s

• Xavier Scheepers
• Michael Haifa
• Nicholas Masina

U12s

• Vihaan Pasham (8th place)
• Jacob Raad

Well done to all involved!

On Tuesday, 20 May, Redfield College delivered an outstanding performance at the annual HZSA Cross Country Carnival, held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre.

Competing against schools from across the Hills Zone, Redfield emerged as the Best Performed School, finishing first overall by a commanding margin of 1,500 points, a testament to the determination of our boys.

Adding to the success, 18 Redfield boys qualified for the upcoming AICES Cross Country Championship on Thursday, 29 May. 

Congratulations to all participants for their effort, and best of luck to those representing Redfield at AICES.

Top 10 Finishes: 

• 1st Place: Sergio Mulkeen Suarez (Year 7)
• 2nd Place: Joachim Rodrigues (Year 11), Vihaan Pasham (Year 7)
• 3rd Place: Daniel Marichal (Year 11)
• 5th Place: Ruben Mulkeen Suarez (Year 9), Jacob Raad (Year 7)
• 6th Place: Xavier Scheepers (Year 8)
• 8th Place: Michael Haifa (Year 9)
• 9th Place: Mekhael Chiha (Year 10)
• 10th Place: Kalim Azar (Year 12)

Congratulations to our U16s Futsal Team and their coach Mr Joaquin Vazquez on an outstanding performance at the U16s Futsal Regional Championships!

The boys competed in the most competitive pool, going undefeated in the group stage with three wins and three draws. 

They progressed to the knockout stage, secured a strong semi-final win and finished as runners-up after a hard-fought 3-1 loss in the final.

This is the furthest any Redfield team has gone in the competition, and they will now go on to represent the Dural region at the State Championships.

As Semester 1 Sport comes to a close, we are now preparing for Semester 2 Sport. 

If you are currently in Year 7 to Year 11 and interested in representing the school in Cricket, Futsal or Volleyball, please complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form linked below.

This is your opportunity to get involved, stay active and enjoy some friendly competition against other schools in the Hills area with your peers.

EOI Form: 2025 HZSA Semester 2 Sport EOI

Deadline: Tuesday, 3 June 

Please ensure you complete the form by the deadline to be considered for team selection and any potential trials.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Nick Georgiou, Head of Sport