MESSAGES TO STUDENTS

We understand that, in extenuating circumstances, it may be necessary for you to change the pick-up plans you have for your son at the last minute. Please understand that it may not always be possible to pass on this message to your son in the given time. We ask that you plan ahead and let your son know of any changes in the morning and only notify the office if no other option is available.

LATE ARRIVAL/EARLY DEPARTURE PROCEDURE

On occasions, when your son arrives at school late or is picked up early due to an appointment or other reason, you will be required to fill in the 01 Absence, Late arrival or Early Departureform on Engage on the day of the early departure or late arrival.

If you need to pick your son up for an appointment that cannot be arranged outside of school hours, we request that you do not come during recess (10:45am - 11:15am) or lunch (12:45pm - 1:30pm), as it is difficult to get messages to students in the playground.

We are all aware that our students are growing up in a world where questions of human identity, masculinity and sexuality are in turmoil. Parents are the primary educators of their children in all fields, and particularly in these areas.  Schools have a role in "assisting and completing the work of parents, furnishing children and adolescents with an evaluation of sexuality as value and task of the whole person, created male and female in the image of God" (Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education, Educational Guidance in Human Love [1983], n. 69).

To that end, as the Chaplain, I am encouraged by the introduction of programs at Redfield that communicate to the boys in an age-appropriate and holistic way some essential truths in these areas. The first of these, TOBET, is already up and running in Primary. Next year, we will begin with the TeenStar program for some Secondary students. Both these programs are excellent ways to 'assist and complete the work of parents', and are very timely. I look forward to seeing their full implementation in the school. 

Fr Phil Elias, College Chaplain

House Competition Fun Day 
(for all students in Years 2 to 12 in Hydrus, the winning House of 2023)

Year 2 Excursion - Wildlife Zoo and Madame Tussauds Museum

Years 3 & 4 Excursion - Surf Education Program

Schola Nursing Home Carols

Years 5 & 6 Excursion - Surf Education Program

Year 12 Community Service Day

Years 8 to 12 - Guest speaker Jason Evert - 1:30pm to 3:00pm 

Last Day Term 4

Presentation Day - 10:45am to 12:30pm

(Term 1, 2024 commences for students on Wednesday, 31 January)

On Monday, 20 November, we were honoured to have our local federal member, Mr Julian Leeser, MP, join us for a special assembly. He awarded Henry Lin from Year 5 with a prestigious certificate and award for winning a drawing competition. Henry's artwork, a stunning depiction of Berowra Waters, stood out remarkably and has been chosen as the cover for Mr. Julian Leeser's Christmas cards this year. Congratulations, Henry, on this truly remarkable achievement. 

At the assembly, we proudly introduced our Primary Captains for 2024, Mason Sahyoun and Marcus Tan. It was heartwarming to witness their parents' pride as they attached the captain's badges to their sons' uniforms.

The Primary choir and Junior Voices, under the guidance of Mrs Lauren Kwon and accompanied by Mr Evan Guy, showcased their incredible talent with a beautiful performance. Their rendition of Dream Wild captivated everyone present. 

We extend our gratitude to Mr Julian Leeser for gracing us with his presence and honouring our students. The afternoon was truly memorable, filled with pride, talent and community spirit.

Darren Corke, Head of Primary

Please click on the links below to view next year's stationery requirements for Primary.

Year 2, 2024

Year 3, 2024

Year 4, 2024

Year 5, 2024

Year 6, 2024

An unforgettable experience unfolded as the Years 5 and 6 students from Redfield College attended a spectacular performance of Beauty and the Beastat the iconic Capitol Theatre in Sydney.

This was a special school outing to watch a live adaptation of the timeless tale, Beauty and the Beast. The show was a blend of music, dance and drama, bringing the enchanting story to life. The performance featured a talented cast of actors who were mesmerising in their portrayal of the classic characters. Even our teachers were amazed at the magical effects that we saw. Mr Hatcher and Mr Corke loved the part when the prince was transformed into the beast, whereas I really liked the way they used projectors and lighting to make it look like it was raining inside the theatre.

As we prepare for the upcoming 2024 school year, I would like to bring your attention to the importance  of ensuring that your son's school shoes adhere to the Redfield uniform guidelines. It is essential that students wear black leather school shoes instead of black joggers. 

Black jogger-type shoes, while comfortable, are not a part of the standard school uniform. To maintain overall uniformity and to ensure the well-being and comfort of our students throughout the day, we kindly request that all students wear black leather school shoes. 

We understand the varying preferences and needs of our students (especially our younger boys);  therefore, the recommended black leather school shoes can be either lace-up or velcro for convenience. This flexibility allows you to choose the style that best suits your son's preferences while still adhering to the school uniform policy.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated, as it contributes to the overall professionalism and orderliness of our school environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel contact me via email (jason.hatcher@redfield.nsw.edu.au). 

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Jason Hatcher, Deputy Head of Primary

In the spirit of festive joy and creativity, our talented Primary boys have embarked on a heartwarming project to celebrate the Christmas season. They have collaboratively crafted a breathtaking Nativity Christmas Tree and Scene (including music) that is sure to captivate all who lay eyes upon it. Under the guidance of our dedicated teachers, the boys poured their creativity into every detail, bringing to life the timeless story of the Nativity. From the twinkling lights that illuminate the scene to the carefully crafted decorations depicting the iconic characters of the Nativity, the Christmas tree and accompanying scene serve as a testament to the boys' dedication. The Year 2 boys even walked around the school collecting the pinecones to complete the tree.

This collaborative effort not only showcases the boys' artistic talents but also fosters a sense of unity and shared accomplishment within the Primary community. We would like to thank Mr Leo Carol(Head of Design & Technology) who helped created the timber Nativity decorations and the beautiful star that we designed.

As the holiday season approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible spirit of generosity that defines our Redfield community. The Primary Social Justice group extends heartfelt gratitude to our families for their overwhelming support in contributing to the St Vinnies Hamper donations this year.

Mason Sahyoun(one of our 2024 Primary Captains), supported by dedicated mothers from our community, embarked on a heartwarming initiative to create festive hampers for those in need. The response from Redfield College has been nothing short of remarkable, contributing to the creation of over 40 hampers filled with holiday essentials such as ham, puddings and festive sweets.

Special thanks go to the incredible mothers who generously volunteered their time and effort to assist the Primary Social Justice group in packaging these hampers. Mrs Sahyoun, Mrs Cox, Mrs Abboud, Mrs Saad- your dedication and enthusiasm have undoubtedly added an extra layer of care and thoughtfulness to each package, making them not only a source of sustenance but also a beautiful gesture of goodwill.

Thank you once again for making this initiative a resounding success. Your contributions have undoubtedly made a difference and brought a touch of festive magic to those who need it most.

For this week’s Red, I wanted to address the idea of hard work. When most people think of hard work, we think of putting hours into the books or on the court. However, hard work can be applied to anything and using different methods as well. And so, I want to talk about the concept of working on your weaknesses, because this takes hard work. In fact, it requires more effort to work on your weaknesses than to improve on your strengths. Over time, by working hard on your weaknesses, your weaknesses become strengths and you’ll essentially be unstoppable.

The students below have received Bronze Lion Awards and Silver Lion Awards for receiving five and ten Lion Awards respectively:

Congratulations go to the students listed below who received Lion Awards at this week's Middle School Assembly:

The students below received a special Lion Award for achieving the top mark in the Yearly Exams - CONGRATULATIONS!

This week, a number of Secondary students received certificates for their participation in the Maths Enrichment Program and in the Australian Maths Competition.

In the Maths Enrichment Program, Jackson Busch (Year 9) was awarded a High Distinction, and Tyrone Lee (Year 9) and Leonardo Leung (Year 7) both received Credits. 

Students with noteworthy performances in the Australian Maths Competition were:

Distinction:

• Year 7 - Samuel Hicks
• Year 8 - Xavier Kwok,Kevan Ranaweera
• Year 9 - Jackson Busch

Credit:

• Year 7 - Jonah Errazo, Sepehr Gosili, Raphael Hachem, Leonardo Leung, Bryan Li, Simon Marabut, Ethan Sheppard, Leo Zhu
• Year 8 - Thomas Chee, Thomas Duff, Yohan Menezes, Aadi Sharma, Thomas Signo
• Year 9 - Mark D'Mello, Marcus Kroeger, Tyrone Lee, Sid Nassif

Congratulations to these boys for their achievements!

Campion Education, which is providing the College’s textbook order service again this year, advises that booklist ordering for Years 7 to 11 in 2024 is now available online at www.campion.com.au.

Please place your order by Monday, 4 December, 2023 to ensure your son receives all available items in time for the commencement of the new school year.

When ordering online, please use the following Access Code: “77W4”.

All orders placed online will be delivered to your home, office or other address of your choice. Please note that the parcels will be delivered in the fortnight ending Friday, 19 January.

To assist you in the ordering process, please find attached the booklists for 2024 from Campion. They list the various textbook requirements for your son's studies next year.

For students in Years 9 and 11 next year, please note that for the correct selection of Englishand Mathematicstexts, your son will receive notice from his teachers of which book to buy. This will occur after the Yearly Exams and will correspond to the English and Maths classes he has gained entry to for 2024.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Click on the links below to view the stationery requirements for Secondary students in 2024:

• Years 7 & 8
• Years 9 & 10

A small number of Secondary students were recognised for their participation in the Premier's Reading Challenge this year.

Congratulations go to Samuel Hicks (Year 7), Aarian Thayalan (Year 7) and Nicholas Jaucian (Year 9) for their outstanding efforts. 

Samuel and Aarian both received Platinum Awards, while Nicholas received a medal for his reading prowess - congratulations!

Over the past month, a team of 19 Redfield teachers (some of whom appear in the photo above) participated in Movember to raise funds for men's health.

Participants had the option of growing a moustache or contributing in other ways, such as walking.

Thanks to the generosity of many in the Redfield community, the team raised a total $7155, with Mr Michael Kairouz, our top individual fundraiser, raising an individual amount of $1427.  

Thanks also go to the team captain Mr Oliver Foxe for leading the initiative and being a great source of mo-tivation.

Click on this link to register for the Summer Holiday Sports Camp.

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!

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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 selling fast. Don't miss out!

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