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Dear Parents and Caregivers,

There is something very special about the end of a year –

and in particular about the end of a school year. A very

different atmosphere fills the corridors compared to that

which is normally present, and it also seems as if the

volume is ratcheted up a notch or two. But so it should

be.

This final week of the academic year started off on a

suitably celebratory note, as we enjoyed the Year 5 and

6 Prizegiving ceremony. As with the Year K-2 and Year 5

and 6 events, the tone of the evening was both joyous

and yet also appropriately formal. We honoured the

hard work of our students throughout the year as well as

the positive contribution which each of them has made

to the positive atmosphere which has characterised

2018.

It was also a time for our Year 6s to reflect on the many

Prizegiving ceremonies they have attended during their

time in the Primary School, as well as to remember the

countless memories which have been made during

those years. Their group has added much to the Reddam

House family and we are appreciative of the lead they

have taken during this year. To have a positive senior

group in the school makes a huge difference, as their

spirit and enthusiasm filters through to the younger Year

groups, and as such we will certainly miss them.

We wish all our Year 6s everything of the best as they

head off to High School. Although it will have challenges

of its own – and many exciting moments too – we have

no doubt that the firm foundations which have been laid

here in the Primary School and at home will see this

cohort of students quickly finding their wings and really

soaring.

We also thank all the Year 6 parents for their positive

contribution to the lives of their children and to the

school at large. It has been tremendous to see their

enthusiastic support at so many school functions, and this

has added much to the sense of family which we hope

for here at Reddam. We shall miss seeing your faces

around and we wish you every joy in the future as you

continue the exciting journey of walking alongside your

child through the remainder of his or her school years.

The Reddam House Primary School Newsletter Volume 18 Issue 37 Friday, 7 December, 2018 Page 1

IN THIS ISSUE:

• Last Week of 2019

• Sports Fixtures

• News from the classrooms

The Prizegiving also allowed some time to reflect on the role of the incoming Year 6s and on the lead

we trust they will give to the rest of the school. We are excited to see their servant leadership in

action, as they show empathy and kindness to the younger children, while inspiring them through

their spirited, energetic attitudes.


Angelina Cassab

Year 5 Encouragement Award

Samuel Weidler

Year 6 Honours

Natasha Green

Year 5 Honours

Oliver Trus

Year 5 Honours

Hugo England

Year 6 Encouragement Award

Indiana Cohen

Year 5 Fellowship Award

Alexander Marucci

Year 6 Fellowship Award

Arthur Zeritis

Year 6 Leadership Award

Nathan Galper

Year 6 Ambassador’s Award

Adi Alroy &

Sienna Wiles Mackay

Reddam House Award

Noam Olovitz

Year 6 Principal’s Award

Yana Dalglish

Year 6 Motivation Award

The whole school has benefitted from this during the year, particularly in those events which have

required mass participation. One only has to think of the various sporting carnivals, which were a

blaze of colour and a cacophony of enthusiastic cheering. Or of the two exceptional dramatic

productions, which filled the stage with vibrancy, song and dance. These really have been very

special events, which will live long in the memory. There have been countless other highlights during the year, which have been too numerous to

mention. Incursions and excursions have added depth and interest to the exceptional work done by

our teachers in the classroom. Camps have built relationships and encouraged students to move out

of their comfort zones. And the vast array of cultural and sporting activities really has meant that

there was something for everyone.

Life is an adventure and this is particularly so for children. There is always something new to learn or to

try, some new activity to attempt, someone new to meet. We would all do well to take Roald Dahl’s

advice to “watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you. Because the greatest secrets are

always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”


Some news to end the year off on a highlight. Some of our water polo girls topped off a highly

successful season by making the finals of their division, which was played on Saturday against St

Catherine's. It really was an excellent game and, although the team went down 8-5, they were proud

recipients of the silver medals. The Reddam 4 team which did so well is:

Yasmin Rubinsztein, Tilly Barnes, Audrey Kitchen, Mia Lok, Maggie Barnes, Estelle Cantwell, Jemma

Wise, Charlotte Budd and Daisy Singleton.

Congratulations girls!

The teachers and I have had the privilege of seeing some of this magic through the eyes of your

children. As they have stretched their horizons, broadened their knowledge, learned new skills and

made new friends, we have been fortunate to be there alongside them. We have thoroughly

enjoyed seeing them grow during the year, both physically and in their confidence. We have appreciated the support of all in the Reddam House Primary community – parents,

caregivers, family members and friends. Your enthusiastic encouragement has meant so much to the

students and their success has been directly proportional to your presence at the many events in

which they have participated. Thank you for all your positive input and for the way your interactions

with the teaching, coaching and administrative staff have added to the mood in the school. It is

much appreciated.


My thanks too to the teachers, whose belief in

the students and concern for their well-being

goes far beyond what is expected of a teacher.

Their colourful classrooms perfectly match the

exuberance with which they have engaged with

the students. There is no doubt that the

foundations of self-belief, respect for others, and

an understanding that hard work pays off, have

been established through the interactions our

teachers have had with the students. The very

special atmosphere which characterises this

group of staff is unique and I am most

appreciative of all they mean to the school.

I have also appreciated the considerable efforts

of all our administrative and other support staff,

who have been a tremendous help throughout

the year. Their smiling faces and cheerful

demeanour added much to the school, as they

went about their business of ensuring that the

systems ran effectively and the campus

continued to look its best. My sincere thanks to all

these very special people.

The Year 6s had a memorable time together

at Luna Park yesterday, as they celebrated

friendship and enjoyed each other’s company.

Hopefully these will be just a few extra memories

to add to their considerable experiences in the

Primary School. Then, all our students ended off

the school year in the best way possible today as

they had a good time at the picnic. The mood

was festive and the anticipation of happy

holidays palpable. I wish all of our students, parents and members of

staff a wonderful holiday. May the time spent

with family and friends, and lazy summer days, be

truly special for you all. Dee Pitcairn Principal



Reddam House

would like to wish a very happy birthday to

Who celebrate their special day who celebrate their special day this week and

over the weekend

We hope you had a fabulous day!

Louis Leycuras Kira Lowenstein Larry Aisin-Gioro Zac Herzberg

Haohan Gao Frankie Barry Hugo Rydge Claire Huang

Storm Hasemer Hollie Corcoran Sofia Ohlsson Aranguiz Kadyn Lowe

Coco Batu-Sampson Istvana Etherington Adam Vynokur Boston Berry

Sebastian Wolfers Leo Platkov Elizaveta Gracheva Laurence Giddings

Angelique Hertz-Dyon Kayla Parks Thomas Scicluna Talya Rose-Innes

Akash Thomas Joshua Gellert Zara Jindrich Justin Zhao

Sam Weidler Sammy Cowper Nicholas Fasol Scott Hui

Daniel Shields George Vucic Paloma Nicholas Tyler Katz

Lena Martin Dimitri Sarkis Joshua Lopata Leo Movsessian

Tahlia Alexiou Brooke Wright Ava Bova Avalon Zavos

Hayden Lorentz Michael Zeritis Siya Day Ethan Solsky

Lucia Vasington Jerry Tian Samara Colquhoun Sophia G.

Maddison Bartholo- Dean Cadry Billy Walker Ines Buck

William Maccormick Sylvia Waugh Oliver Kalan Annika Tverdomed

Ashan Menon Jack Bond Christopher Hill Zanthe Chisholm

Finn Garbett Bally Napthali Marcello Russo Luca Jumas-Ross

Sam Marjoribanks Annabel Li Oliver Tillett Jonah Day

6


Day Sport Team Versing Time Venue

Friday Basketball

Girls 18R Guy Supersonics 4:30pm Alexandria Basketball Stadium

Bus departs Woollahra 3:30pm Comets 16R Hayley Bye

Saturday Boys Alexandria Basketball Stadium Comets 12R Warriors Orange 12:30pm

Sunday Basketball

Girls

10R Bryanna Bye

12R Aida Bye

Waverly Pavilion 13R Mehdi Reddam 14R 3:00pm

14R Kenny Reddam 13R 3:00pm

Boys

10R JQ Bronte Bulls 10:50am Waverly College

10E JQ Bubbs Blue 12:30pm

12E Luke Bondi Lions 1:00pm UNSW Gym

12D Luke Maccabi 4:10pm

13E JQ Bye Sydney University

13D Luke City Hoops 9:10am

14M Kenny Savage Storm 10:25am Sydney Boys HS Gym

16R JQ Guardians 11:10am Sydney University

16E JQ Moriah 9:40am

Sydney Boys HS Gym 16D Guy Emanuel 8:10am

18R Lee Bye

18E Lee Emanuel 8:10am

SPORTS RESULTS

BASKETBALL—BOYS

COMETS COMPETITION

14R L Blaze 32 - 47

12R L Warriors 23 - 67

EASTS COMPETITION

10R JQ B

10E JQ L Broncos 6 - 25

12E Luke W Sharks 32 - 15

12D Lee L Tornados 7 - 40

13E JQ W Reddam D 33 - 25

13D Luke L Reddam E 25 - 33

14M Kenny W Moriah 27 - 26

16R JQ W Emanuel 47 - 24

16E JQ W Redbacks 40 - 24

16D Guy L Glebe

18R Lee B

18E Lee B

GIRLS TOUCH FOOTBALL

Reddam 2 W Wenona 4 - 0

WATERPOLO

BOYS

Reddam Sr. R W St Andrews 5 - 2

Primary W Wests 6 - 5

16s W St Josephs 9 - 5

Opens W Kings 10 - 2

GIRLS

Reddam 1 L SCHOLS 6 - 8

Reddam 2 L SCHOLS 3 - 6

Reddam 4 L St Catherines 5 - 8

BASKETBALL—GIRLS

COMETS COMPETITION

18R Guy W CYS 24 - 8

16R Hayley W Sonics 48 - 31

EASTS COMPETITION

10R Bryanna L Queens 9 - 10

12R Aida L Bronte 15 - 23

13R Mehdi L Rocks 5 - 64

14R Kenny W Sparks 28 - 20

SPORTS FIXTURES


KINDERGARTEN

Kindergarten had a wonderful Prize Giving ceremony last week, where we had the

opportunity to reward and acknowledge the hard work of the Kindy students. Each child

proudly walked up on the stage, shook hands with Mrs Pitcairn and received their awards.

This week, they also took home their completed portfolios and had the opportunity to reflect

on how far they had come since the beginning of the year. The Kindergarten teachers are

extremely proud of how hard each of our students have worked this year.

On Wednesday, we headed out to our end of year Bowling Party. With great excitement and

many stories, we all had lots of fun and enjoyed spending the last day together.

As this year draws to a close, our classrooms are looking dull and bare, it is with a little

sadness we say Goodbye to our Kindergarten pupils. They have been a special group of

students who have certainly made their teachers very proud. We look forward to watching

them learn and grow in Year 1.

The final days of the term in Year 1 have continued with excitement, enthusiasm and

eagerness. The students reminisced about each of their memorable learning journeys this

year, sharing all of their special and most unforgettable moments. Favourite activities have

included; the taste experiment, learning multiplication, our excursions, making new friends,

science experiments, the K-2 production and so much more.

Year 1 consolidated their Music studies this

week through playing a range of Music

Games. Students used their understanding of

hand signs, known repertoire, beat and

rhythm in a game of Music Bingo.

They demonstrated their understanding of

performing beat, rhythm, and pitch through

Music Parachute games. To conclude, they

showed their team and movement skills by

dancing the 'Heel and Toe' Polka with their

peers.

We have all had such a wonderful year and the students are more than ready for their next

adventure in Year 2! Happy holidays!


YEAR 1

Mimi Tolnay

" I have loved

creating and

designing.”

Ali Ibrahim

“Aristocats was

the best!"

Hugo Rydge

"I enjoyed making

new friends in my

class."

Darcy Rosemont

" Learning new

things in Math

was exciting!"

Eva Herson

"I have loved

everything in

Year 1!"

As the year comes to a close, Year 2 have

reminisced about their favourite moments.

They have also looked ahead to the new

and exciting opportunities that they will

experience in Year 3.

Well done, Year 2, on a year full of learning,

progress, achievement and fun! We wish you

and your families a happy and restful holiday

period.


YEAR 2

Hamish Hillier

“I enjoyed creating

graphs and tally charts

using skittles in

Mathematics. I can't

wait to learn new

things in Mathematics

in Year 3. “

Thomas Sands

“My best moment was

going to the ASISA for

Cross Country. I am

looking forward to the

Athletics Carnival in

Year 3. “

Allegra Malki

“I enjoyed our work on

Charlotte's Web the

most, it is such a great

book! I am excited to

improve my

handwriting in Year 3

and maybe learn

running writing.”

Andre Pal

“My favourite memory

was going to the

Seymour Centre for

the Aristocats production. I am

looking forward to

Naplan in Year 3.”

Clive Nardi

“I loved going to Shark

Island in Year 2. I am

looking forward to

more excursions in

Year 3.”

Nathaniel Weiss

“My favourite Year

2 memory was

performing our

assembly on 'Oh the

Places You'll Go! by Dr.

Seuss. I am excited for

exams and tests in

Year 3.”

Hayden Lorentz

“My favourite memory

was getting awards,

particularly going to

Mrs Pitcairn for my

descriptive writing. I

am excited to make

new friends in Year 3.”


YEAR 3

This week the children have been reflecting

on their time in Year 3. We discussed special

memories and highlights. Here are some

comments from the children.

The children have also been thinking about

moving to Year 4 after the School Holidays.

They wrote letters to their Year 4 teachers

telling them about themselves, what their

strengths were, areas they would like to

improve on and what they are looking

forward to!

Luke Vos

“Receiving Half

Colours.”

Hendrix Prolov

“Trying water polo at

the beginning of the

year.”


YEAR 4

It has been a busy few days for the students in their final week of Year 4. On Friday the

students visited Our Big Kitchen. In keeping with OBK's philosophy, ‘The Power of Giving’ and

Reddam House’s ethos, ‘We Shall Give Back’, our students learnt how they can help,

empower and nourish those in need in the community. They were given the opportunity to

bake chocolate scrolls, apple strudel and biscuits as well as make cards for sick children, as

part of a meaningful volunteering experience. It was a fabulous, fun and enriching

experience for everyone.

The students have come to the end of their time in Year 4 and it has truly been a wonderful

year filled with amazing moments and lots of learning. Here’s what a few of the students had

to say about some of their highlights of the year.

Olive Begg

“My favourite part of

the year was when we

went to the Blue

Mountains on camp

and we saw the Three

Sisters. We made so

many new friends and

it was an amazing way

to start the year.”

Otto Hooke

“I liked The Athletics

Carnival because I got

to hang out with all my

friends, compete and

get house points.”

Sam Dubossarsky

“I enjoyed doing

exams because it

pushed me to do

better academically.”

Eva Balafas

“The best part of the

year was going to the

beach for Picnic Day.

It was a good way to

spend time with friends

and an awesome way

to end the year.”

The Year 4 teachers wish all students and families a happy and safe holiday.


YEAR 5 & 6 ENGLISH

This week, Year 6 students learnt as they rode.

Luna Park provided a fun filled opportunity for

students to apply their mathematical skills

and knowledge to answer questions based

on their observations and experience.

Some of the questions included, which

direction the Tango Train first travelled in and

how many revolutions occurred with each

ride. Students had to consider why the

heaviest person should sit on the outside of

the carriages and on average how long

each ride took.

Time was taken to sketch, classify and

describe 3 dimensional objects seen in the

centre of the Tango Train. On Coney Island it

was wonderful to see students counting how

many segments were on the inner wheel of

the joy wheel and calculating the size of the

inner angle of each segment.

The ride that was, in Mia Lok’s words, ‘most

terrifying’, was the Hair Raiser. This ride is

reported to be 50 metres above Sydney

Harbour!

The Question:

Does this mean the tower is actually 50m tall?

The Answer:

The ride is actually 50 metres above sea level

although the tower is 37 metres in height. If

you look from the water level of the harbour

to the platform of the ride, then you can see

the 13 metre difference. The advertising

makes it sound taller than it is so instead of

enjoying the thrills of a 50 metre drop the thrill

seekers are enjoying a much shorter drop!

This excursion was a well-deserved way to

complete Stage 3 Mathematics. In addition,

our students were responsible and respectful

in true Reddam style.

Good luck Year 6 2018!

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