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IN THIS ISSUE: Principal’s Letter Year 12 Valedictory Concours D’Arts Eisteddfod
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Friday 15th October 2021
Dear Parents and Caregivers, Welcome back to the final quarter of 2021. It is an infamous year that I’m sure many will want to see the back of. Next week Y12 (2021) students return to face-toface teaching to be followed by the rest of the school the following week. There would be a range of students, from those who can’t wait to be back to those
Plus much more...
This year, many of our students entered the international Concours D'Arts Eisteddfod. This is run from Reddam House Bedfordview through an online worldwide platform, and this year included students from fellow Inspired schools worldwide, from countries as far as Belgium, South Africa, New Zealand, Spain, Peru and Oman.
who face the return to school with caution and anxie-
We are proud to announce that our students have won
ty. This we understand and will make allowances for all
a number of individual sections, as well as overall med-
students as we get back to our “normal” daily routines
als. The full Gala Awards announcement can be
with the current restrictions in place. As restrictions
viewed here:
ease, we will keep you informed as to how they affect our school activities. On Wednesday the Year 12 Class of 2021 had their Val-
Concours D'Arts Gala Awards 2021 Winners of Individual Sections:
edictory. Families gathered in their homes to celebrate
Mae Angus: Contemporary Vocal, Popular—Year 7
the completion of their child’s schooling in an online
Tadhg Kalowski: Contemporary Instrumental,
event. While this is far from celebrating together at the SCG, like everything this group of students did this year, they made the most of the situation and had a fantastic evening. I thank Mr and Mrs Bortolotti for compiling the video of the ceremony that was shared on the evening. A copy of the ceremony will be given to each student as a lasting memory of their farewell from the school.
VALEDICTORY
Own Choice—Year 8 Sylvia Waugh: Contemporary Instrumental, Jazz and Blues—Year 8 Felix Coster: Classical Instrumental, 20th/21st Century—Year 9 Michael Goldberg: Classical Instrumental, Classical—Year 9 Terence
Zhang:
Classical
Instrumental,
Own Choice—Year 9, Classical Instrumental, Romantic—Year 9 Liam Docker: Contemporary Instrumental, Jazz and Blues—Year 10 Frankie Kogan: Classical Instrumental, Romantic—Year 10 Kate Aruman: Contemporary Vocal, Musicals—Year 12, Classical Vocal, 20th/21st Century—Year 12 Gerard Buttigieg: Contemporary Instrumental, Own Choice—Year 12 Nicole Geller: Classical Vocal, Romantic—Year 12 Jordan Sarkis: Classical Traditional/Arias—Year 12
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Special Overall Awards: Kate Aruman: Section Winner Grade 10-12 Kate Aruman: Overall Best Performance in Vocal Music Sylvia Waugh: Overall Best Performance Grade 8-9 Kate Aruman: Overall Best Performance Grade 10-12 Our Music Department was unable to hold Studio
As part of the pastoral care programme the following seminars were presented on Friday: Year 7’s had
Elephant Ed facilitators conduct work-
shops exploring strategies to manage adolescent developments, feelings, and behaviours. The students discussed what intimacy means, what a healthy relationship looks like and how to appropriately act on feelings.
Re-citals as live concerts in Term 3, so each of our music teachers has prepared a filmed recital video. Please enjoy these concerts on the website at the link below. Congratulations to all of our music students for prepar-ing their performance pieces, filming them at home during last term's lockdown, and sharing them for us to enjoy.
Year 8 students who take on leadership roles within the Middle School next year had a seminar on the topic
Music Studio Recitals 2021
within the Reddam context. This was delivered by Mrs Pelosi, Mr Benton (Year Coordinators) and myself. Year 9s had a presentation from the Butterfly Foundation where positive body image was the focus of their discussions.
Year 10 students had Elevate Education facilitators who introduced further skills required by our students for effective study practices that will assist them with their preparation for the upcoming examinations. They conduct these sessions with young, dynamic presenters, who themselves have recently faced and aced university exams. The sessions are run in small group formats and teach practical skills that students can use The Year 7 Guitar Ensemble have prepared a virtual
immediately. The skills covered in the session include
performance of the Beatles song 'Yesterday', recorded
effective note-taking, organising information, and how
individually during lockdown and mixed together.
to become an independent learner.
Please enjoy their work at this link: Guitar Ensemble
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and look forward to welcoming Year 12 (2021) students back to school on Monday and the rest of the school on 25th October. Dave Pitcairn @REDDAM—The Reddam House High School Newsletter
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THE EVENT OF THE YEAR As the year comes to a close, one event sits as a gargantuan source of excitement: TEDxYouth@ReddamHouse. This year’s topic is “no matter how small.” In a year that’s been locked down and choked by COVID-19, this is a wonderful breath of fresh air. New ideas from exciting people, all organised by and supported by Reddam students. We’ve been privileged to curate the most powerful lineup yet for our 2021 event: this year being completely free and online! Without further ado, let me fully introduce the most important part of the event: our speakers. Nathan Parker is an Australian icon for perseverance and achievement and named as NSW Young Australian of the Year 2021. Injured during his journey in becoming a fighter pilot, his left hand amputation led him to learn more about himself and the limits of human will: he went on to graduate, is now a senior flying instructor and won 3 gold medals in the Invictus Games over 2017 and 2018. Nathan will talk about the small adjustments and steps that it took for him to reach and surpass his goals. Professor Martin Green is a giant in renewable energy science, winner of the 2021 Japan Prize and one of the leading global authorities and innovators in the field of solar energy (photovoltaics). Professor Green will be talking this year about how small solar cells, scaled into panels, have been providing some of the cheapest electricity in history. Katherine Westwood is a founder of ‘The Dinner Ladies’ and a symbol of the Australian home-grown business. Starting from the school pickup with fellow mum Sophie Gilliatt, they have grown from a two woman operation to a successful state-wide business. Katherine will be talking about the value of starting small. Luciano Cardellicchio is a global leader in architectural design and currently serves as a senior lecturer at UNSW for Architectural Construction, with heavy work experience and an education in Europe. He will be talking about the small principles that govern the longevity of our important buildings.
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Jahin Tanvir was awarded Young Canberra Citizen of the Year for his extensive volunteering work and community involvement. He will be talking about how small changes in the face of adversity are the key to success. Manasi Patil is a global changemaker and young author, publishing two books before the age of 15, speaking about the small leaps necessary to fulfil your goals. She speaks at international writing conferences and is passionate about the literary potential of young people around the world. Mia Seisun is one of our own, a Reddam student and esteemed public speaker who has been continually active in our school and her local community about women’s issues. She will be talking about the danger of stigmatizing menstruation. Victor Xu is another Reddam student in our 2022 cohort and aspiring actor, motivated to speak on his insights regarding human legacy and how it is the small things in life that count. Show up on October 24th 3:30pm on Youtube Live to see our speakers give their presentations and interact in some live Q&A sessions. This will be an event that won’t disappoint. Sincerely, Aaron Dong Director of Public Relations
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Art in Paradise 2022! Hamilton Island Art Retreat 8th April – 12th April 2022 Limited Places Available
Hamilton Island Art Retreat is an exclusive Art Retreat which is open to Elective Art students or students who are passionate about art who may not currently study art as an elective subject. Hamilton Island is one of the most magnificent destinations in Australia and Reddam House students are fortunate to be able to have the opportunity to work with the artist in residence and attend a private art lesson in the studio space on the island. The students will be involved in a range of workshops daily at different vantage points around the island such as drawing, watercolour, environmental sculptural and photography. This is an unparalleled experience to be able to create artworks in such a tropical and lush environment. Students will receive their own extensive art kit, full of materials for the trip. Students will stay in beautiful accommodation with full access to the beach and water sports. This is a must do experience for all artists!
For more information, Itinerary and to Sign-up for an experience of a lifetime. contact: laurellen.symonds@reddamhouse.com.au
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