Click on the image below to hear a message from Mr Daryl Castellino, the Director of Teaching & Learning.

Thank you for taking time to attend Redfield's KPF last Monday night. The presentations were focused on helping your sons become men of courage and strong character. The College values your input and support. 

Special thanks go to the parents of Years 5 and 11 for providing supper on the night. 

For your convenience, click on the links below to access the presentations from the night. 

• Years 2 to 6 KPF Term 2 2023
• Primary Handout 
• Years 7 and 8 KPF Term 2 2023
• Years 9 and 10 KPF Term 2 2023
• Year 11 KPF Term 2 2023: HSC, ATARs and the road ahead

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thanks once again for your support. 

Daryl Castellino, Director of Teaching and Learning

Father Paul Muller (Chaplain of Tangara) and I invite you for a special afternoon with other Tangara and Redfield parents. This is an opportunity to meet us and learn about the pastoral care your children receive at the Pared schools.

Click the image above to RSVP. We look forward to meeting you!

Fr Phil Elias, College Chaplain

The World's Greatest Shave has been moved to Tuesday, 20 June (Week 9)! 

Click on this link to watch a message from our Community Service Captain, Dominic Ng.

Please help us raise money to fund blood cancer research. So far, we've reached just $1000 of our $10,000 target. You can donate HERE.

If your son is interested in participating, he can register here (Years 6 to 12 only): https://forms.gle/YMjEPab1ZHV2ePkR7.

A permission form will be sent next week to students volunteering to have their heads shaved.

Dominic Ng and Isaac Chee, Community Service Captains

The House Points Competition wraps up in a week's time, with Hydrus enjoying a clear lead in both our Primary and Secondary schools. 

On Tuesday, 30 May, a memorable event took place as Wollemi College and Redfield College came together to pray down by the dam. The tranquil setting provided the perfect backdrop for this special moment, marking the beginning of a remarkable day. The air was filled with a sense of unity and anticipation, as both schools gathered to seek solace and strength in prayer.

As the morning unfolded, the focus shifted to the eagerly-awaited Pared Cup, a fiercely competitive annual sports competition. Redfield had emerged victorious in the previous two years, establishing itself as the team to beat. The atmosphere grew charged with excitement as a blanket of fog slowly rose above the glistening waters of the dam, adding an ethereal quality to the scene.

With the first whistle's shrill sound, the two teams collided on the field, their determination evident in every stride. It was a sight to behold, witnessing these young athletes pour their hearts into the game, fuelled by the pride of their respective schools. Each Redfield boy was resolute, unwilling to relinquish the prestigious Pared Cup to the rivals from Wollemi.

The Primary Social Justice Group is excited to announce Squishy Chicken Day, a special fundraiser in partnership with World Vision.

This event on Friday, 16 June(Week 8) is aimed at making a positive impact by providing chickens to families in impoverished communities around the world. Chickens are a valuable source of nutrition, income and sustainable livelihood, as they provide eggs and meat for nourishment and also serve as a valuable asset for families to generate income through selling eggs and offspring.

We kindly request your support in making this fundraiser a success by making a contribution. Every donation, no matter the amount, will contribute to our collective effort of bringing sustainable change to those less fortunate and greatly benefit a family in need.

Let's teach our children the importance of compassion, generosity and global citizenship by coming together to support this meaningful cause. To participate, you can send in a suggested donation of $10 (or any other amount) with your child by Thursday, 15 June. Please ensure the donation is in an envelope clearly marked with your child's name and "Squishy Chicken Day".

Winston Churchill once stated, “Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.” 

If you are doing well in your assignments, don’t take your foot off the pedal; success is not final. If you’re not doing too well this year, understand that failure is not fatal. What really matters is that, despite what position, rank or situation you are in within your studies, it is important to persevere. 

The Mid-Year Exams are coming up for Years 7 to 10 and the Trial Exams are coming up for the Year 12 students. This is a reminder for all students not to be discouraged if you feel that you're not as skilled or as gifted academically as others. 

As an old wise man once said to me, “obsession always beats talent”. Persevere. Become obsessive with the idea of improving and bettering yourself in your studies. If you try hard enough, eventually you will reap the fruits of your labour. 

Jayden Choi, Year 12 student (for the College Captain)

The students listed below received a Lion Award during Middle School Assemblies in Weeks 5 and 7. Congratulations!

During this week's Middle School Assembly, Mr Daryl Castellino (Director of Teaching & Learning) ran a session to help our students in their preparations for the upcoming Mid-Year Exams. Students received this handout outlining the importance of knowing what to study and different strategies for approaching the task of study. Having now received their exam notifications from their teachers and the exam timetable (see below), it is vital that the boys use the next two weeks to revise effectively and practise their skills so that they can perform to the best of their ability on the day. For some more information about this, please watch Mr Castellino's video in this edition of The Red.

Stefan Drevikovsky, Head of Middle School

The Maths Club has had another successful round of the ASX Schools Sharemarket Game. Students receive a virtual $50,000 they can invest over a ten-week period in over 200 companies listed on the ASX. The prices students buy and sell at are the same prices as in the live market. The next game will take place later this year. Details can be found on The Maths Club Canvas course. 

Big congratulations go to Mark D'Mello, Kevin Nheu, Jackson Busch and Manan Saini of the syndicate 9Acc for finishing in first place at Redfield College. Their portfolio performance can be seen in the chart below.

Jason Ursino, Head of Mathematics

For the past two months, the following Year 10 Commerce students have been competing in the ASX Schools Sharemarket Game:

Charbel Abboud, Kalim Azar, Gianmarco Callegaro, Raphael Cheung, Benjamin Chocron, James Choi, Andrew Corry, Matthew Dove, Nikolai Dumas, Anthony El-Rahi, Paul Fortugno, Jonah Habkouk, Jacob Khater, Christopher Khoudair, Isaac Khoury, Tobin Kroeger, Andrew Makari, Patrick Manassa, Aryan Mehta, Eduardo Pazos Suarez, Sreehari Subhash, Tony Takchi, Amos Yassa.

By enrolling in the game, our boys were able to access $50,000 of pretend money to invest in the actual Australian sharemarket in real time. They had to compete with thousands of students from all over Australia. The game ended on Thursday, 25 May. Although the competition was extremely competitive, our boys performed admirably and participated with enthusiasm and persistence.

Whilst our students didn’t win anything this time, they learnt the following:

1. How the sharemarket works (primary and secondary markets);

2. Why share prices change;

3. The benefits and risks of investing in the share market and the importance of diversification;

4. Why businesses list on the ASX;

5. How to buy and sell shares;

6. How to make informed decisions about investments.

Ian Webb, Head of Social Science

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

Join us TONIGHT (Friday, 9 June) in the Redfield College COLA from 7:00pm to 9:00pm for our annual event showcasing the amazing musical talent Redfield has to offer. 

Parents are most welcome and encouraged to attend.  

Tickets are only available for purchase online. No tickets will be sold at the door. 

To secure your tickets, click on the link below. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code on the poster. 

https://www.trybooking.com/CIJML

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

This event will ONLY be attended by students (Years 6 to 12) of PARED schools and parents.

Frank Romeo, Head of Music

Redfield College exceeded expectations at the Hills Zone Cross Country to be named the Primary Boys Hills Zone Champions. The event was held on Tuesday, 23 May and took place at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre in Horsley Park.

Under sunny skies, we had 24 talented athletes who displayed remarkable determination and resilience, earning praise and admiration from all who witnessed their incredible performances. The boys truly made themselves and the College proud.

I am also thrilled to announce that 12 Redfield College students have advanced to the next carnival. These exceptional athletes have secured their spots in the upcoming CIS (Combined Independent Schools) carnival, scheduled to be held at the same venue on Thursday, 8 June. This accomplishment is a testament to their hard work, dedication and unwavering focus.

Congratulations to the following boys who will represent at CIS:

U9:Aiden Abouhamad(5th place)

U10: Sergio Mulkeen-Suarez(7th place), Lachlan Haifa(8th place), Xavier Shalala(13th place)

U11: Isaiah Saade(3rd place), Daniel Londos(10th place), Ignatius Supan (14th place)

U12: Xavier Scheepers(4th place), Matthew Chee(6th place), Luke Alloggia(9th place), Alexander D'Mello(15th place).

On Wednesday, 24 May, 37 students representing Redfield departed for the International Equestrian Centre for the ISA Cross-Country Championships. All runners ran great times at the event, with honourable mention to Claude Ayoub (Year 11) who finished fifth in his U16s race. There was also a great moment of sporting solidarity when Moses Afiouni (Year 12) supported his fallen fellow runner Michael Nader (Year 12) to cross the finish line after the latter sustained a hamstring injury while competing.

Colin Lai, PDHPE Teacher

Click on the image below to register for the Term 2 Winter Sports Camp

For the remainder of Term 2 and all of Term 3, the Redfield Private Bus service is being offered free of charge.

This private bus services the Hills area for the morning and afternoon school runs.

For safety and convenience, the bus can be tracked live through the TransportMe Passenger app by selecting Forrest Coach Lines Sydney, Redfield College.

Please follow the link below for additional information and to secure your place on the Redfield Private Bus. 

Redfield College Private Bus Service

We are seeking a full-time General Assistant to join our Facilities team to perform a range of tasks relating to the routine maintenance and upkeep of our PARED school grounds. This role involves working across both Tangara and Redfield campuses.

Any suitable applicants for this role should apply via SEEK using this link: General Assistant.

PARED families have the opportunity to participate in a Holy Land pilgrimage organised by Terra Dei Tours in 2024. You should have all received an email during the Easter holidays about this proposed pilgrimage. Demand already has been strong, so don't miss out on registering your interest by clicking here. More details can be found by clicking on the image below.

The Transport for NSW’s School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) Microsite was replaced by the School student travel page (transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/ticket-eligibility-concessions/school-student-travel) in 2021.  Since this time the URL linked to the microsite (https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts) has redirected to the School student travel page. 

As of 18 June, the SSTS microsite URL will no longer redirect to the School student travel page and will lead to a ‘Page not found’ user message. 

To ensure continued access to the School student travel page via your websites and resources, please replace all links to https://apps.transport.nsw.gov.au/ssts with transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/ticket-eligibility-concessions/school-student-travel before 18 June, 2023. 

For further information or assistance, please submit your enquiry via https://transportnsw.info/contact-us/feedback/fares-concessions-tickets-feedback#/

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