@REDDAM—The Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 18, Issue 11 Friday 13th April 2018 Page 1 @Reddam IN THIS ISSUE: International Community Services Project String Competition Year 11 Visual Art Plus much more... Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 18 Issue 11 Friday 13th April 2018 Dear Parents and Caregivers, The end of a very busy, exciting and eventful term brings with it the opportunity for students to relax and recharge as they enjoy a well-deserved holiday. Re- ports will be ready in the first two days of the holiday. As always an email with the link to parent lounge will be sent informing parents when they have been upload- ed. Year 12 students who have been in an assessment block up to the last days of this term will receive their reports next term. They will receive feedback next term. Last Saturday the Reddam International Community Service Project’s twenty-three students, Mr Garratt and Mrs. Pelosi set off on a training weekend in Hornsby. The training expedition is designed to prepare all team members for life on an expedition where the students are expected to lead and run their own expedition. There was also instruction in basic expedition skills in- cluding: packing a rucksack, health and hygiene, menu planning and cooking, cooking dehydrated food, use of cookers, camp craft and teamwork under arduous conditions. The students worked together as a team trekking the Great Northern Walk. On arrival at the camp site stu- dents got to practise their camp craft and cooking skills setting up tents and making an incredible vegetable curry, an appropriate meal in preparation for their pending Indian experience. All the catering was pur- chased to a very strict budget and carried by the stu- dents into the valley. Fitness levels of all team members were observed to highlight any areas that could give cause for concern whilst overseas. The aim of this is to give individuals plenty of time to work on their fitness in preparation for the challenges facing them on their expedition in July.
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@REDDAM—The Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 18, Issue 11 Friday 13th April 2018 Page 1
@Reddam IN THIS ISSUE:
International Community
Services Project
String Competition
Year 11 Visual Art
Plus much more...
Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 18 Issue 11
Friday 13th April 2018
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
The end of a very busy, exciting and eventful term
brings with it the opportunity for students to relax and
recharge as they enjoy a well-deserved holiday. Re-
ports will be ready in the first two days of the holiday. As
always an email with the link to parent lounge will be
sent informing parents when they have been upload-
ed. Year 12 students who have been in an assessment
block up to the last days of this term will receive their
reports next term. They will receive feedback next term.
Last Saturday the Reddam International Community
Service Project’s twenty-three students, Mr Garratt and
Mrs. Pelosi set off on a training weekend in Hornsby. The
training expedition is designed to prepare all team
members for life on an expedition where the students
are expected to lead and run their own expedition.
There was also instruction in basic expedition skills in-
cluding: packing a rucksack, health and hygiene,
menu planning and cooking, cooking dehydrated
food, use of cookers, camp craft and teamwork under
arduous conditions.
The students worked together as a team trekking the
Great Northern Walk. On arrival at the camp site stu-
dents got to practise their camp craft and cooking skills
setting up tents and making an incredible vegetable
curry, an appropriate meal in preparation for their
pending Indian experience. All the catering was pur-
chased to a very strict budget and carried by the stu-
dents into the valley.
Fitness levels of all team members were observed to
highlight any areas that could give cause for concern
whilst overseas. The aim of this is to give individuals
plenty of time to work on their fitness in preparation for
the challenges facing them on their expedition in July.
Our annual String Competition was held on Mon-
day evening. Eighteen of our finest string players lined
up to be heard by parents and friends and our adjudi-
cator Leigh Middenway. Her feedback for our students
was very positive and heartfelt.
The intermediate section was hotly contested with evi-
dence of our growing strings programme in the Middle
School taking off. Leigh awarded Highly Commended
certificates to Dani Christelis and Max Rebelo; 3rd
Place went to Avital Gottheiner; 2nd Place to Yasha
Ivanets; whilst the Gold Medal was awarded to Harri-
son Stein.
The Senior Section saw three of our Senior students bat-
tle it out. This was an excellent opportunity for them to
perform HSC works for an outside examiner and Leigh's
feedback was clear and helpful. She awarded 3rd
Place to Sacha Styles; 2nd Place to Ariel Pacanowski;
The Gold Medal went to Raphael Masters.
The Inter-House House Music continued on Friday dur-
ing the Cycle Test and Assembly periods. An appropri-
ate way to conclude the term.
The Year 9 Chinese class enjoyed a celebration of
completing their theme of the term: the study of food
vocabulary. Mrs. Wu brought Chinese dumplings and
the students brought food and drinks to the Chinese
lesson on Thursday 12 April to celebrate the end of a
successful term.
We wish Aedan Maloney well as he takes on his next
adventure to Everest in these holidays. This year he will
ascend to 6190m, which is considerably higher than at
Base Camp that he did last year.
All the best in your bid to become
the youngest Australian to summit
the elusive Mt Everest at some time
in the near future.
I wish everyone a restful holiday,
Dave Pitcairn
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CAREERS NEWS WEEK 11 TERM 1 2018
ATTENTION YEAR 10 PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
University of Sydney are holding Year 10 Info Eve-
nings. ―Join us on campus for a fun and in-
formative evening where we will answer the
important questions: How does scaling work?
What subjects should you choose for Year 11
and 12 if you want to study a certain course at
university? What are prerequisites and as-
sumed knowledge? What is university really
like?”
Camperdown/Darlington Campus - Uni of Sydney
- Eastern Avenue Auditorium, Eastern Avenue,
The University of Sydney
8 May. 6.00pm to 8.00pm
17 May. 6.00pm to 8.00pm
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-university-of
-sydney-year-10-information-evening-registration-
42659028302
James Ruse Agricultural High School—17-31 Fel-
ton Road, Carlingford
10 May. 6.00pm to 8.00pm
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-university-of
-sydney-year-10-information-evening-james-ruse-
registration-43464013033
Queenwood School for Girls—47 Mandolong
Road, Mosman
15 May. 6.00pm to 8.00pm
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-university-of
-sydney-year-10-information-evening-queenwood-
registration-43466083225
ATTENTION YEAR 12 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
UTS is holding an International Students Info Even-
ing Monday 16 April from 5pm to 8pm. See Ms
Jones for registration details.
YEAR 12 STUDENTS AND MEDICINE APPLICATIONS:
Don’t forget to register for the UMAT exam ! Appli-
cations close 1 June 2018.
ATTENTION YEAR 10 PARENTS AND STUDENTS:
UNSW is holding Year 10 Subject Selection Eve-
nings. This is an excellent opportunity to hear
about subjects related to university courses. For
more information on the evening on 9 May 2018
visit.
https://www.futurestudents.unsw.edu.au/year-10-
subject-selection-information-evening-9-may
ATTENTION STUDENTS WISHING TO STUDY IN THE USA
POST THE HSC:
Students interested in applying for US universities
and colleges are invited to register for upcoming
information sessions and a US College Fair.
Information sessions
EducationUSA will be holding free information ses-
sions over the School Holidays. The sessions are
open to students, parents and teachers.
Friday April 20th
2:00pm – 4:00pm
U.S. Consulate General
Monday April 23rd
2:00pm – 4:00pm
U.S. Consulate General
US College Fair
Redlands will be hosting a US College Fair
on Monday 7 May.
Universities from across the US including Embry Rid-
dle, Fairleigh Dickinson, State University of New
York and University of Hawaii at Manoa will be pre-
sent to answer questions regarding studying in the
US, and provide advice to interested students.
Admission is free and registration is essential via the
EducationUSA website.
The universities will also meet with NESA to discuss
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Reddam House International Community Service ProjectIndia South and Rajasthan
Hi Reddam House Parents and Students,
We are so EXCITED to be offering another incredible Reddam House International Community Ser-vice Project, this time to India South + Rajasthan!
We recently held an parent evening information to find out more about this amazing expedi-tion. If you missed it, don’t stress there is still plenty of opportunity to find out more about it.
Reddam House offer an incredible opportunity for students to be challenged outside of their comfort zone to develop real-world life skills and engage in communities in the developing world.
Fast facts about this expedition….
·Where: Starting in Delhi and finishing in Kochi
When: Departing 29 June and returning 22 July 2018
Program Cost: $6,800
Sample Itinerary
Here are some great resources to learn more about us:
What is an expedition like?
Overview of safety practices
Operations Centre Overview
Our website: www.worldchallenge.com.au
To secure your spot, apply online now Your unique booking code is NUNT52B6
Hope to see you in India next year and feel free to contact World Challenge on 1300 728 568 or Warren Garratt if you require more assistance.
Warren Garratt
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