New Reading Program: Renaissance Reading

Redfield College has introduced a new reading program called Renaissance Reading. Students in Years 2 to 10 will first be assessed on their reading level and then they will borrow a book from the Library based on their reading level. Students will then be given an opportunity to read daily for 20 minutes. Once a student completes reading his book, he will then have to sit an online test to demonstrate that he has understood the book. The daily reading program will start for all students in Term 2.

Mr Pavlovic explaining the Renaissance Reading Program to Year 8 in the Library.

NAPLAN 2025

Nipun Dayasena

Mr Nipun Dayasena joins Redfield as the new 6R Class Teacher. Nipun recently graduated from Macquarie University with degrees in Psychology and Primary Education. With five years of experience working with children in both tutoring and psychology, he is passionate about fostering curiosity and growth in young minds. He strives to create engaging learning experiences that promote both academic success and student well-being. In his free time, he enjoys playing cricket and basketball for local clubs, as well as gaming. Going forward, he aims to grow as a teacher and become a positive influence within the school.

Sophie Ryan

I would like to send my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported our Redfield Lenten Appeal this year. For this initiative, the Redfield Mission & Service Team has partnered with Mary’s Meals, a Catholic organisation that operates in over 16 developing countries and provides hope and sustenance to children by serving daily meals in schools. Through their work, they are able to feed over 2 million children worldwide every day.

During our last whole-school assembly, we were honored to hear from Mr Lachlan Mitchell,National Manager of Mary’s Meals. Lachlan shared valuable insights into the impactful work of Mary’s Meals and the difference it is making in the lives of children globally.

This year, our goal for the Lenten Appeal was to raise $2,000 - enough to feed 50 children for an entire year. The generosity of our school community has been extraordinary. I am delighted to announce that, by the end of Week 7 (just two weeks into our appeal), we had not only met our target but exceeded it, raising over $2,200! This remarkable achievement is a testament to the compassion of our families and students.

Sunday, 30 March - Growing Hearts for Fathers workshop

Wednesday, 2 April - Primary Cross Country

Thursday, 3 April - Secondary Cross Country

Monday, 7 April - Year 12 D&T Excursion - SHAPE Exhibition

Tuesday, 8 April to Thursday, 10 April - Year 10 Beyond the Bell workshops

Wednesday, 9 April and Thursday, 10 April - Recollection for dads

Friday, 11 April - Primary Easter Celebration and Hat Parade

Friday, 11 April - Last day of Term 1

Last Wednesday, I had the privilege of presenting Amos Yassa (Year 12) and Hamish Aitken (Year 11) with their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Certificates at the whole-school assembly. Both young men have worked diligently on their areas of focus which for the Award entails a six-month commitment to a Service/Skill/Sport and then an Adventurous Journey. Amos chose to focus on Soccer/Driving and Teaching Assistance, while Hamish's focus was Swimming/Singing and Bush Regeneration. They should both be tremendously proud of their achievements. Both are progressing to the Gold Level of the Award, which is a resounding testament to their character.

For further information about getting your son involved in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, please don't hesitate to contact me by email (william.schweikert@redfield.nsw.edu.au).

William Schweikert, Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator

At last week's Whole-School Assembly, the first Bronze Lion Award of 2025 was presented to Henry Denahy (Year 9) for having received five Lion Awards already this year.

Congratulations, Henry, and keep up the good work!

The Years 7 and 8 students listed below received a Lion Award in Week 7.

The Years 9 and 10 students listed below received a Lion Award in Week 7.

The Years 11 and 12 students listed below received a Lion Award in Week 7.

Year 12 students will be sitting their Mid-Year Exams in Week 9 of this term (Monday, 31 March to Friday, 4 April).

Click here to view the timetable.

Students and parents are advised to familiarise themselves with the College's exam protocols and procedures to ensure that these important HSC assessment tasks are completed correctly and fairly.

We wish our students the best of luck.

Jason Ursino, Head of Curriculum

On Tuesday, 25 March, the Year 11 Health & Movement Science class visited PhysXrehab in Cromer and met Luke Reid, a physio for Manly United FC. Throughout the day, Luke taught us about energy systems and sports nutrition. During these lessons, we made smoothies for an athlete before and after a marathon.

Later on, we participated in various fitness tests including the 30-15 IFT, where we ran for 30 seconds then rested for 15, increasing by 0.5 km/h after every level. Joachim Rodrigueswas our fastest runner, hitting a top speed of 22.5 km/h. We performed this test to calculate our VO2 Max score, which is a metric that can be used to train athletes for endurance running.

After that, we then used the ForceDeckstechnology that they had at the clinic, which uses a person’s body weight to work out how high they can jump off the ground. The pressure plates then calculated how we used each leg while jumping and landing. Logan D'Silvawas our highest jumper.

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! 

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The Basketball First V, Football First XI and Rugby First XV teams were proudly presented to the College at a recent assembly. These young men have earned their places in these squads through dedication and hard work, and I am confident they will represent Redfield with pride both on and off the field. Their commitment, discipline and sportsmanship set a standard for all students, inspiring younger boys to strive for a place in our Firsts teams in the years to come.  

A key highlight of last Wednesday’s whole-school assembly was the incredible Swimming Carnival video created by Mr Perrottet. Showcasing the competitive spirit and the fun, inclusive nature of Redfield's Swimming Carnivals, his dynamic and engaging video fired up all the Houses and added to the energy of the assembly.

Castor's dominance in the pool, combined with their unwavering team spirit, saw them emerge victorious, with Castor Captain Tobin Kroeger lifting the championship trophy in front a roaring crowd. Congratulations to Castor on an unforgettable win!

Click on this link to watch the video: 2025 Secondary Swimming Carnival

Nick Georgiou, Head of Sport

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.

Every dad wants to be there for his family, but it’s not always clear how to do it best. Take a day to pause, reflect and reconnect with what truly matters.

Fatherhood isn’t about being perfect—
it’s about being present.

For more information: Growing Hearts for Fathers

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School student travel information for parents and students

School Travel Passes

Students who require a School Opal card or travel pass but have not yet applied need to applyor updatetheir details as soon as possible.

In the Opal network, students should travel with a Child/Youth Opal card until they receive their valid School Opal card. If outside Greater Sydney, parents should contact their local bus operatorto discuss their travel needs.

Students living in rural and regional areas will receive their travel pass from their nominated transport operator. It may be issued via their school or be sent directly to them at home. Note that some rural and regional operators do not issue travel passes. Students/parents should confirm with their nominated operator if they do not receive a pass.

Terms of Use

Students using School Opal cards must tap on and tap off in line with the Opal terms of use.

This includes travel within the approved times between 6:30am and 7:00pm from Monday to Friday on school days only. Students must use their Child/Youth Opal card for any travel outside these times.