Redfield College is committed to building a culture of excellence and helping each student achieve his personal best in all aspects of his education. MAP Growth is an assessment tool which helps to build a learner profile for each student so that his strengths and areas for improvement are identified and used to help him grow academically. 

Students in Year 2 to 6 will sit three online assessments for Reading, Language Usage and Mathematics, and students in Years 7 to 10 will sit four online assessments for Reading, Language Usage, Mathematics and Science. Each assessment takes approximately 60 minutes. Once completed, each student’s report will be generated and uploaded on the Engage Parent Portal. Note that the information in these reports will be used to design learning experiences which meet the needs of each student and will not be used for the purposes of grading students for their school reports. 

The schedule for the MAP Growth Testing for 2025 is outlined below.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Daryl Castellino, Director of Teaching & Learning 

A huge thank you to the entire Redfield Community for their overwhelming support of our Mary’s Meals Lenten Appeal! Your generosity was truly awe inspiring.

We set a goal of $2000 so that we could feed 50 children for one year. Together, we absolutely belted that goal out of the park. We raised well in excess of this target, collecting a little over $5100! This means that we can feed over 130 children for a year! This is truly an outstanding effort and a testament to the generosity and compassion of our College community.

Click on this link to make a donation.

On Sunday, 30 March, Redfield hosted a day of reflection for dads. There were over 120 fathers present. There was a range of talks and guided meditations which focused on topics including: 

• The psychology of fatherhood;
• The difference between 'superdad' and real strength;
• Connecting emotionally with others;
• Responding to challenges with calm.

There was also time for quiet reflection, sharing experiences and lunch! Many thanks go to the PARED Academy for putting on the day, to the Bendigo Bank at Galston for their sponsorship of the event and especially to all the dads who attended.

Friday, 11 April - Last day of Term 1

Tuesday, 29 April - First day of Term 2

Wednesday, 29 April - Anzac Day Ceremony

Thursday, 1 May  - Years 5 & 6 Positive Peer Relationships Workshop

Friday, 2 May to Sunday, 4 May - High School Musical (at Tangara School for Girls)

Tuesday, 6 May - Mother's Day Stall

Wednesday, 7 May - Year 10 Vaccinations

Thursday, 8 May - Year 7 Geography Excursion

Thursday, 8 May -  Open Day

Friday, 9 May - Secondary Pilgrimage

Saturday, 10 May - Years 3 & 4 Talking About Love Mother/Son Workshop

Saturday, 10 May - Years 5 & 6 Talking About Love Father/Son Workshop

This year, Redfield College will have two Photo Days:

• Photo Day 1 - Tuesday, 27 May(Term 2, Week 5) - Individual and Class photos

• Photo Day 2 - Monday, 28 July(Term 3, Week 2) - Sport and Co-curricular group photos

You can purchase your son’s photos online by visiting www.advancedlife.com.auand entering online order code BK647MC3J.

Please note that there will not be an opportunity for individual photos to be taken if your son is absent for Photo Day 1.

Alternatively, payment can be made by cash. For this, you will need to complete a cash order envelope (available at the Student Services Desk) and return it with the correct amount of cash directly to the photography team on Photo Day. Please do not return cash order envelopes to the school office.

Please note the following:

On Wednesday, 2 April, our Primary students competed in the school Cross Country. Our student athletes demonstrated incredible spirit and stamina during this year's race. Every participant showed remarkable determination and sportsmanship, embodying the true essence of our school's athletic values.

Congratulations go to the following Age Champions:

Massive congratulations go to ALTAIR who were our Cross Country House Champions.

I’d also like to recognise the incredible effort our teachers and parents made to encourage and support the boys.

Corey Rawlings, Head of Primary Sport

As the school term wraps up and the holidays begin, it can be tempting to dive straight into all the fun and games, but before you do, taking a little time to get organised can make your break even better and less stressful. A rough plan can help you make the most of your time off, even if it's just a few ideas.

Organisation during the holidays isn't about strict schedules; it's about giving yourself a little structure to relax, have fun and come back feeling refreshed and ready to go. By taking a few extra moments to plan your activities during the holidays, you will be able to feel fully refreshed and assured of your time well spent during the break.

The much-anticipated Junior Inter-House Basketball Competition reached its climax in Week 9, as Sirius edged out Castor in a nail-biting 32-27 victory. Castor came into the final as the hot favourites after beating Sirius in the round-robin stage.

From the opening whistle, the match was played at a high tempo, with both teams showing impressive skill and teamwork. Castor put up a fierce fight; however, in the final minutes, Sirius’s composure under pressure proved the difference. The final whistle saw jubilant celebrations from the Sirius camp, while Castor could hold their heads high after a valiant effort.

With standout performances across both teams, this year’s competition showcased the talent and sportsmanship of all involved. Congratulations to Sirius on their victory and to every player who made the tournament such a thrilling spectacle!

Stewart Hannan, Inter-House Competitions Coordinator

Students have been preparing guitar performances for their assessments. They were required to perform the Tetris Theme in pairs with Music Teacher Mr Yossi Cascun as part of their study of our Video Game Music unit of work. 

Click on these links to view some of the performances:

• Link 1
• Link 2

Blue Nostalgia is a blues-inspired composition written by Music Captain and HSC Music student Ben Chocron (Year 12) as part of his study of Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries. 

Click below to listen to his work:

• 'Blue Nostalgia' by Ben Chocron

Live at Lunch has showcased some wonderful musical talent this term. Last Friday was no exception. In our final Live at Lunch for Term 1, we had a wonderful demonstration of student solo and group performances, as well as a guitar performance by Mr Salvatore Tropiano.

Congratulations to all the performers and staff who have performed throughout the term.

Click on these links to view some of the performances

• Mr Tropiano
• Group performance

Following the success of last year's Rock Night at the Pioneer Theatre, we will be revisiting that venue for this year's version of Rock Night.

• Date: Friday, 6 June
• Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
• Tickets: $17.50 (Ticket sales will commence early in Term 2.)

Calling all Dad Rock Star Wannabes!

Are you a Redfield College dad?

Are you a rock star wannabe?

Are you interested in organising a Dads Band for Rock Night 2025?

If this is you, send an email to info@redfield.nsw.edu.au.

If you are interested in coordinating rehearsals for the Dads Band, please indicate this in your email.

We are excited to announce that tickets for our upcoming production of High School Musical are now available!

This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to showcase their talent and hard work, and we hope to see all of you there! 

We encourage you to book your tickets early, as we anticipate high demand for this popular show.  

We look forward to an unforgettable performance! 

BUY TICKETS NOW

Redfield College’s 2025 Cross Country Carnival was a fantastic display of school spirit, determination and athletic effort. With the sun shining and perfect conditions all around, we couldn’t have asked for a better day. At Monday morning’s assembly, Mr Nick Georgiou challenged all the boys to do their best and to carry the College’s 'culture of excellence' with them onto the running track. The boys rose to the occasion, showing resilience and pride as they tackled the course with enthusiasm and grit. A big thank you goes to all staff involved in making the carnival run smoothly, and especially to Mrs Natasha Doherty for opening Reddies Cafe and ensuring the boys were well replenished after their races. Congratulations to all participants, and a special mention goes to our Age Champions listed below! 

Marcus Abdow (Year 8), Luke Alloggia (Year 8), Tobin Kroeger (Year 12) and Jacob James (Year 12) all represented Redfield and Hills Zone at the AICES Touch Football Championships on Wednesday, 2 April at Penrith. Our boys' teams had some success but weren't strong enough to make it into the finals. 

"Marcus and I represented Hills Zone at the Touch Gala Day and had a blast playing together. Although we didn’t make it to the next level, the experience was filled with fun and great teamwork. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our skills and enjoy the day." - Luke Alloggia (15s)

"It was a great day packed with matches, and it was also good to get involved with boys from other schools. It was an awesome experience overall, and I recommend more Redfield boys to trial and get involved!" - Tobin Kroeger (18s)

Nick Georgiou, Head of Sport

Congratulations to Alexander Siau (Year 8) on his outstanding efforts representing Redfield and the Hills Zone at the AICES Swimming Carnival. He secured second place in the 200-metre Freestyle final and has earned a spot on the AICES team for the CIS Carnival.

In addition, Sergio Mulkeen-Suarez (Year 7) also competed. While he didn’t place in any of his events, he also represented Redfield and the Hills Zone with pride - qualifying for AICES is no easy feat!

Nick Georgiou, Head of Sport

On Friday, 28 March, Redfield sent a large squad to the International Regatta Centre, Penrith, for the annual Hills Zone Triathlon.

There were several Primary and Secondary teams representing Redfield, while William Cox(Year 5) and Daniel Londos(Year 7) competed in the Individual event. William came third out of 13 athletes in the Primary race, and Daniel came third out of 14 competitors in the Junior Secondary category.

Our Secondary teams all finished with top-four placings for Hills Zone:

• Junior Team (Year 8): Alexander Siau, Luke Alloggiaand Xavier Scheepers- 3rd place
• Intermediate Team (Year 9): Xavier Fogarty, Santiago Mustafa-Ortizand Jacob Rodrigues- 4th place
• Senior Team (Year 11): Hamish Aitken, Jackson Buschand Joachim Rodrigues- 1st place

Our Primary students all participated in their first triathlon, and their teams all did extremely well:

• Year 6 -Xavier Shalala, Michael KimandEdward Bo
• Year 6 -Manu Sundar, Vihaan SrivatsaandTyler O’Connell
• Year 5 -Ethan Sayhoun, Lawson SebireandElijah Maroun
• Year 5 -William Cox, Filip ReljanovicandAiden Abouhamad
• Year 5 -Luke Khater, Oliver LuandAidan Shalala
• Year 5 -Louay Jarbeau, Zayne D’SouzaandDavid Kwon

Click on the image below to register your son (Kindergarten to Year 6) for the upcoming Holiday Sport Camp.

Please note the amended start and finish times.

I am excited to share with the Redfield community that I have been selected to represent Australia in Flag Football as part of the Emerging Olympic Squad to compete at the Junior International Cup, which will be held in Los Angeles in June this year.

As Flag Football is still developing in Australia, all competition-related costs are self-funded. Please follow the link below if you would like to support me. 

https://asf.org.au/campaigns/nicholas-jaucian/road-to-la-support-nick-in-representing-australia

Your donations will help me to cover travel, accommodation, training and uniform costs. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Any contribution, big or small, is much appreciated.  

Thank you for your support!

Nicholas Jaucian, Year 11 

We are excited to be supporting the charity Running for Premature Babies by entering a Redfield team in the City2Surf on Sunday, 10 August, and we warmly encourage our Redfield community (students, parents, siblings, friends, teachers) to join us! 

All team members will receive a free t-shirt/singlet and are invited to the Running for Premature Babies hospitality tent at the race finish line at Bondi Beach. Fundraising is optional, but anyone who raises $300 will be eligible for race entry refund!

Funds raised go to life-saving neonatal equipment, saving the lives of sick and premature babies. The charity’s founder, Sophie Smith OAM, started Running for Premature Babies after losing all three of her prematurely born triplets in 2006. Since then, the organisation has raised over $9 million, helping save the lives of over 10,000 babies.

Join us for a fun community day out that will make a tangible difference to so many babies and their families. Please note that this is a ‘fun run’, rather than a race, and walking is welcome!

Sign up via the link below today, as the event is already filling fast!

https://in.au.city2surf.com.au/city2surf---sunday-10th-august-20251725935509066?currentPage=select-competition

William Schweikert, Team Coordinator

We are excited to remind you about the upcoming Talking About Loveworkshop for Years 3 to 6 parents and students, a course created by Carla de Fuentes, a renowned Mexican public speaker and expert on sexuality, education, emotions and affectivity. This workshop is scheduled for Weeks 1 and 2 of Term 2 and includes an online conference followed by a face-to-face session.

Objectives:

• To guide parents in teaching and explaining different aspects of sexuality, considering their child’s age, maturity, personality and environment.
• To strengthen the bond between parent and child.

Methodology:

• Stage 1: For boys in Years 3 and 4 and their mothers - Saturday, 10 May from 9:00am to 11:00am
  • The origins of life, sexuality and the bond between parents and the child
  • WHAT to say (topics that are appropriate for this age)
  • HOW to say it (words and examples, positive light)
  • WHEN to say it (the right time to initiate the conversation)
  • WHO the most appropriate person to start the dialogue is (mum or dad)
  • Providing a safe space for parents to start the conversation, respecting each child's individuality and the intimacy required

From Saturday, 19 April, 2025, Transport NSW will make changes to some train services on the T1 North Shore, T5 Cumberland, Hunter and Central Coast & Newcastle Lines.

These changes are being introduced as part of a regular review of train services to improve services for passengers.

Some T1 North Shore services will be extended from Hornsby to Berowra, improving connectivity for school students travelling home on the T1 North Shore Line in both directions.

As a result, minor adjustments will also be made to the departure times of some weekday afternoon services for all stations on the T1 North Shore Line from Hornsby to Roseville.

On the T5 Cumberland Line, adjustments will be made to the departure times of eight weekday off-peak services, improving connections for passengers interchanging to T1 Western Line services at Seven Hills travelling towards the Sydney CBD.

There will be changes to departure times and departure platforms of some weekday services on the Hunter Line.

On the Central Coast & Newcastle Line there will be an adjustment to the departure platform of one service.