IN THIS ISSUE: Drama Years 7&11 Pride Art Displays Sport News Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 22 Issue 18 Friday 24th June 2022
Dear Parents and Caregivers, The winter solstice on Tuesday saw the longest night, shortest day of the year and marked the middle of winter in the penultimate week of Term 2. For me there is almost a sense of optimism attached to this day as we look forward to longer warmer days ahead. It will be most evident when we return from three weeks of holiday as afternoon sports practices and activities will end with daylight still around. I congratulate all the Middle School students on completing their Half Yearly Examinations and remind them that the process was the important factor, not the marks. So feedback sessions are not just about getting their results, they are about analyzing how and why mistakes were made and learning from these.
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The Dance Department has had some fantastic results in the Dance Eisteddfod at the Extreme Dance Competition last weekend. Under Emily Knight's incredible guidance, dedication and creative choreography, our Middle School Dance Company maintained their reign as champions at this particular event taking out First Place in the Contemporary Yr 7- 9 School Section. This was no easy feat as competition was tough against a number of other well established schools and some quick rearranging to cope with losing one performer due to illness on the day was an added challenge. Emily has reported that the group pulled together as a team to produce an outstanding performance onstage. We are so proud of each and every student and so happy to see their hard work rewarded in this way. A special congratulations must be given to Emily for working tirelessly with this group of girls, encouraging and supporting the team through some very early mornings and providing them with a beautiful piece of choreography to perform.
The Senior School continue writing their examinations next week with the Year 12 students continuing for the first week of the holiday. We wish them all well and a Following this win we received news from the eisteddfod calm preparation period. committee that the group has been invited to perform in the Extreme Gala, which will take place this Sunday. It is an exclusive invite only event where additional awards will be given for categories such as Best Choreography and Most Entertaining Troupe. Fingers crossed our girls are rewarded for their performance but, at the very least, this opportunity to get onstage again is going to be such a wonderful experience for them and we are so proud. The following dancers were part of this sensational victory. Savanah Charles, Natasha Green, Sienna Peer, Bianca Peer, Noa-Rose Golan-Ende, Isabella Leibman, Alex Thatcher, Ella Kirby, Bonnie Douglas, Sofia Gerarchi, and Jamie Song.
Year 7 Drama, images pages 6 and 7.
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This term Year 7 Drama students presented their rehearsed improvised scenes for their Term Assessment. All students engaged with improvisation techniques, learned to create characters, devise situations and problems for these characters to solve. Groups presented entertaining performances demonstrating their collaboration skills and showcasing their growing confidence on stage. Great work Year 7. The Year 11 Drama students presented their Term Assessment Performances this week, presenting scenes from their core text, 'Ruby Moon' by Matt Cameron. Students undertook a study of Contemporary Australian Theatre and learned about a variety of dramatic techniques in preparation for staging these performances. Our Drama students demonstrated their outstanding acting skills and sophisticated knowledge of the prevalent concerns of the play. Well done, Year 11 for directing such memorable moments of theatre. Images pages 8 and 9.
Jasper Hartmann had further good news this week in that his artwork that he entered into The Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize has been selected as a finalist from 640 entries across Australia.. The works offer fresh perspectives on our global climate crisis and issues of living sustainability. His entry is called “This Is Not a Toy” and is about the misuse of millions of hermit crabs as pets. They have to be caught from the wild as they don’t breed in captivity. Their life expectancy as a pet is about a month as opposed to 30 years in the wild.
Have a great weekend and final week of term next week. Dave Pitcairn
The Pride Portfolio ran an art competition during Term 2 and the judges’ decisions are in and I’m pleased to announce the winners: 1. Yana Daglish 2. Rowan Kremer / Forest Jones - tied for 2nd 3. Jasper Hartmann 4. Tasman Bates - Highly Commended Images pages 4 and 5.
Claudia Hasson, Year 7 Claudia plays for the Randwick U13 Netball Development Rep Team who went through undefeated to win the Campbeltown Championships last weekend. Congratulations !
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MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS Assembly Performances Our assembly performances always showcase a huge amount of student talent. Watch this page for snippets throughout the year.
Composition Competition 2022 Entries are now open for this year's Composition Competition. We encourage all of our musicians to participate, and we look forward to celebrating all forms of music making! Please email marcus.bortolotti@reddamhouse.com.au if you have any questions, and visit the following link for detailed information and the entry form: https://forms.gle/
2023 Musical Announcement Please click here to watch the next reveal for our 2023 high school musical:
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PRIDE ART DISPLAY Yana Dalglish, Year 10 (watercolour painting) First Place A rainbow is described as a meteorological phenomenon that is caused by dispersion of light in water droplets resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky. Like the rainbow deriving from a spectrum, I wanted to represent that love and acceptance can come naturally from many different forms of relationships and connections between any people. In doing so, I wanted to reflect the expanding nature of pride literally arching beyond relationships, to diverse cultures, races and ethnicities.
Rowan Kremer, Year 9 (oil painting on canvas, Passover Culture) Equal Second Place Pride shouldn’t just be in big things. Small things are important, too - like the cookies my “ee-mah” (mum) makes for Pesach (Passover). I’m proud of my culture in big ways, which is important, but our overarching history of survival and resistance doesn’t tend to show up day-to-day. Food does. Cookies do. Artistically, this was inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s use of impasto, vibrant colours, and swirls or light instead of stagnant flat surfaces.
Forest Jones, Year 9 (digital media artwork, Inner Embrace) Equal Second Place “Inner Embrace” is about my experience with mental health over the past three years. high school and covid was a shock to my health that i had never really considered or looked after. I knew you could be sad and be happy, but I felt neither of these things for a long time, and I didn’t understand why. mental health isn’t all black and white, neither are your emotions. the way you react and the way you feel are delicate processes that can easily be derailed if you don’t know how to support them. It took me a long while to understand that it was ok to not feel so wonderfully happy all the time, and that it was ok to cry over spilt milk. I refuse to feel shame for how far I’ve come, who I’ve been and who I am. For me, pride is a simple contentment with the way I am, and the knowledge that I should never need to change if not for myself. @REDDAM—The Reddam House High School Newsletter
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Jasper Hartman, Year 8 (watercolour drawing) Third Place I chose to draw a lion as it represents pride, courage, bravery and being true to who you are just like the LGBTQIA+ community’s values.
Tasman Bates, Year 8 (watercolour) Highly Commended
The Pride Society hosted an Art Competition for "Pride Month" during June. The prompt for this competition was "What does Pride mean to you?", with students from Year 7-12 encouraged to enter artworks of any medium, alongside a short blurb to explain how their artwork matched the prompt. We hope everyone has a Happy Pride Month, and feels proud of who they are. We are free to be ourselves, and respect each other equally, as is the Reddam way!
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Katherine Seki, Year 7
Above Right: Maddie Wenmohs, Year 7 Lower Left:
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YEAR 7 DRAMA This term Year 7 Drama students presented their rehearsed improvised scenes for their Term Assessment. All students engaged with improvisation techniques, learned to create characters, devise situations and problems for these characters to solve. Groups presented entertaining performances demonstrating their collaboration skills and showcasing their growing confidence on stage. Great work Year 7 !
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YEAR 11 DRAMA This week our Year 11 Drama students presented their Term Assessment Performances, presenting scenes from their core text, 'Ruby Moon' by Matt Cameron. Students undertook a study of Contemporary Australian Theatre and learned about a variety of dramatic techniques in preparation for staging these performances. Our Drama students demonstrated their outstanding acting skills and sophisticated knowledge of the prevalent concerns of the play. Well done, Year 11 for directing such memorable moments of theatre.
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SPORTING NEWS Reddam Fencing Results - Term 2 The Fencing Program is stronger than ever at Reddam this term with the mighty Year 7 boys leading the charge. The Year 7 Boys Epee Team is made up of Nevin Hemachandra, Alex Chan, Luke Voss and Hugo Grace, and what a team they make. The boys took out gold at the Sydney Schools Epee Championships on Saturday in convincing wins. This is the boys first competition together and I look forward to watching them in competitions to come! The boys also competed in the Individual Sydney Schools Epee Championship earlier in the term with Alex Chan taking out the bronze medal. Congratulations Alex!
Congratulations to our Year 7 Boys Epee Team. We look forward to hearing of your further successes!
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SPORTING FIXTURES - 25 JUNE 2022 Basketball Comets Competition – Friday 24th June U16 – Reddam Knicks v SGHS 4.30pm U18 – Reddam Suns v Bye U18 – Reddam 1st V v All Blacks 4.30pm
U14 – Reddam Cavaliers v Sydney Hoopstars 11.20am Ct 1 U14 – Reddam Mavericks v Maccabi 1.00pm Ct 3 U14 – Reddam Nuggets v Lions 12.10pm Ct 2 U14 – Reddam Hawks v Raptors 1.50pm Ct 2 U16 – Reddam Rockets v Maccabi 1.00pm Ct 4 U16 – Reddam Jazz v Mustangs 1.00pm Ct 2 U18 – Reddam Heat v MPB 1.50pm Ct 4
Perry Park Courts & Comets Stadium Saturday Fixtures 25th June (Perry Park Courts are located behind the Comets stadium)
Girls U14 – Reddam Timberwolves v Reddam Sparks 9.40am Ct4 U14 – Reddam Sparks v Reddam Timberwolves 9.40am Ct4 Boys MPCYC U14 – Reddam Mystics v Inner City Magic 11.20am Ct4 U16 – Reddam Warriors v Botany 3.10pm Ct 1 U16 – Reddam Nets v All Blacks 4.00pm Ct 1 U18 – Reddam Grizzlies v Manesis Strength 1.30pm Ct 2 Boys Alexandria (Perry Park Courts) U18 – Reddam 1st V v Warriors 5.40pm Ct 2 U12 – Reddam Raptors v Newtown Bears 10.30am Ct 1 U14 – Reddam Bulls v MPB 11.20am Ct 2
Netball Reddam 2 v KRB Court 33, 3.30pm
Reddam 8 v Mascot, Court 4, 10.30am
Reddam 3 v Mascot Court 4, 2.15pm
Reddam 9 v Bye
Reddam 4 v St Catherines Court 33, 1.00pm
Reddam 10 v Dolphins, Court 2, 9.15am
Reddam 5 v Kambala, Court 26, 11.45am
Reddam 12 v Maccabi, Court 21, 9.15am
Reddam 6 v Rose Bay, Court 18, 11.45am
Reddam 13 v Kincopal, Court 33, 9.15am
Reddam 7 v Coogee, Court 4, 11.45am
Reddam 14 v Randwick Rugby, Court 12, 10.30am
Soccer Girls
Waverley Park Synthetic Half Field 2A
Reddam U13 V Queens Park Panthers Lyne Park, 11.30am
U12 Reddam United V Pagewood Botany 1.00pm Jellicoe Park Half Field 1D
Reddam Seniors V Queens Park Wildcats, Lyne Park, 12.45pm
U12 Reddam City V Mascot Kings 1.00pm L'Estrange Park MiniRoo 3.4 Field 1
Primary Saturday U9 Reddam United V Maroubra Terminators 10.00am Coral High School Boys Saturday Sea Mini Field 2A Year 12 v No Match U9 Reddam City V Easts Inter 10.00am Queens Park Mini Year 11v No Match Field 2A Year 10 v No Match U10 Reddam United V Pagewood Botany Strikers 11.00am Year 9 v No Match Jellicoe Park Half Field 2B Year 8R v No Match
U10 Reddam City V Maccabi Juniors 11.00am Waverley Park Synthetic Half Field 2A
Year 8E v No Match
U11 Reddam Gunners V Maccabi Hakoah Juniors 12.00pm
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SPORTING RESULTS - 18 JUNE 2022 Basketball Comets Competition – Friday 17h June U16 – Reddam Knicks v SGHS Blob the Bloober 24-12 U18 – Reddam Suns v Coogee Crystals 24-15 U18 – Reddam 1st V v BYE
U14 – Reddam Cavaliers v Reddam Nuggets 11-22 U14 – Reddam Mavericks v All Blacks 45-36 U14 – Reddam Nuggets v Reddam Cavaliers 22-11 U14 – Reddam Hawks v Reddam Bulls 21-21 U16 – Reddam Rockets v Newtown Force 14-36 U16 – Reddam Jazz v Maccabi Kings 43-19 U18 – Reddam Heat v BYE
Girls U14 – Reddam Timberwolves v Reddam Mystics 6-9 U14 – Reddam Sparks v KHY Astronauts 27-12 U14 – Reddam Mystics v Reddam Timberwolves 9-6
Boys MPCYC U16 – Reddam Warriors v KHY Astronauts 15-24 U16 – Reddam Nets v Inner City Eagles Forfeit U18 – Reddam Grizzlies v Maccabi Heat 42-42 U18 – Reddam 1st V v MVP Cheetahs 26-15 U18 - Reddam Cougars 46-43
Boys Alexandria (Perry Park Courts) U12 – Reddam Raptors v BYE U14 – Reddam Bulls v Reddam Hawks 21-21
Netball Reddam 2 v KRB 15-9
Reddam 8 v Bye
Reddam 3 v Rose Bay 22-28
Reddam 9 v Kincopal 11-14 Reddam 10 v Randwick Rugby 11-11
Reddam 4 v Dolphins 45-6
Reddam 12 v Mascot 12-6
Reddam 5 v Saints 14-19
Reddam 13 v Randwick Rugby 1-8
Reddam 6 v Saints 11-14
Reddam 14 v Bondi 1-2
Reddam 7 v Mascot 22-20
Soccer Girls Sunday
High School Boys Saturday
Reddam U13 V Queens Park Female Ripping Rockets 0-4 Reddam Seniors V Queens Park Female Cheetahs 0-6
Year 12 v Barker 1-5
Primary Saturday U9 Reddam United V Waverley Old Boys Forfeit U9 Reddam City V Maccabi Eagles 0 U10 Reddam United V Glebe Wanderers Orange 3-4 U10 Reddam City V Pagewood Botany Orange Warriors 2-1 U11 Reddam Gunners V Easts Madrid 2-1 U12 Reddam United V Maroubra Bisons 0-12 U12 Reddam City BYE
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CAREERS NEWS ATTENTION STUDENTS IN YEAR 11 AND 12 If you wish to make a booking for a Careers meeting please email Ms Jones. I will only be conducting these online for the foreseeable future until the current covid situation calms down.
Do it with DATA: Pandemics, people and bioinformatics If you’re looking to combine your interest in maths and computer science and explore applications in the field of bioinformatics, Do it with DATA: Pandemics, People and Bioinformatics is a great place to start! Register here Discover Monash Registrations for Discover Monash events running from June to August are now open, including campus tours, Monash Information Evenings, and course information seminars. Find out more
ANU Open Day and Campus Tours: ANU has confirmed its Open Monash Disability Support Day for Saturday 3 September. The event will include both on Disability Support Services assists students with disabilities, mental campus and online components. health, and ongoing medical conditions, including those with learning difficulties, on the Autism Spectrum, and who are carOur campus tours are operating during school holidays; these ers. Find out more are general outdoor tours (i.e. students are not able to look inside residences at this time). Booking pages for tours tend to be published around two weeks before holidays are due to start. ANU also has several virtual tours online for the campus generally and for our residences. You can find further information about in-person and virtual campus tours at https://www.anu.edu.au/study/events/futurestudent-campus-tour
Pharmacy Degrees in 2023 The new degree combine bachelor’s and masters programs and new offerings for school leavers who want to study pharmacy. They allow students to practice pharmacy as soon as they graduate, offering a comprehensive qualification that integrates Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) internship requirements and an advanced Masters program. Learn More
New Design Degree in 2023 Bachelor of Design (Interaction Design) will be launched in 2023, Explore everything there is to know about coming to Macquarie replacing the previous Bachelor of Design Computing. This deUniversity. Read about our early entry schemes, get to know our gree will combine technical design skills like programming, interaward-winning teachers, find out how our graduates are doing face and intelligent systems design with critical and creative and more! user-centred, ethical and social design practices. Graduate https://macquarieuniversity-recruitment.cmail20.com/t/r-loutcomes include Interaction designer, (UX) designer, Product tyjjdko-bjixiljur-c/ designer and more. OPEN DAY: 13 August Students can join us to learn how our industry connections, passion for collaboration, and appetite for unconventional thinking will help them achieve remarkable things. https://macquarieuniversity-recruitment.cmail20.com/t/r-ltyjjdko-bjixiljur-x/
Gadigal Early Conditional Offer Round Open The Gadigal Program is our Indigenous student pathway that supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to study at the University of Sydney. The Gadigal Early Conditional Offer Round is now open for students to apply via UAC by 7th August to be considered. Learn More or Apply Now Creative Arts Special Admissions Scheme applications The CASAS Scheme is now open to Domestic Students who are looking to gain an early offer of admission prior to the release of ATARs or equivalent in either Visual Arts or Music. Eligible applicants will be assessed based on a combination of academic performance in Years 11 and 12, and audition or portfolio requirements. Music Applications Events in July:
Monash Scholars Applications see https://www.monash.edu/ study/why-choose-monash/information-for-high-achievingstudents/monash-scholars? utm_campaign=MUPDAT_BRA&utm_source=Newsletter&utm_m Life of a Medical Scientist | Wed 20 July 4-4:30pm edium=email&utm_content=99901_category_3_edition_3_gener Have you wondered what a day in the life of a medical scientist al_updates_CTA_3 is like? And what jobs are available in this growing sector? Join award-winning medical scientist, Professor Phillip Poronnik, to find out what an average day of work might be like in medical Your essential guide to Monash Science Your one stop shop for everything Monash Science! Register for science. Pathways to Studying Business | Wed 27 July 4-4:30pm events and view other resources, access course information There is more than one pathway to the University of Sydney Busiwebinars, and make 1:1 appointments with staff and current ness School - discover the range of admission pathways to study students. Find out more our Bachelor of Commerce degree. This session is the perfect Science Precinct Tours opportunity to have your questions answered and to learn If your senior students would like to take a closer look and see about our ‘Inspired by Business’ scholarship, and the range of where they could be studying next year, this is a great chance industry focused, real-world opportunities available for Business to visit our brilliant science facilities and student spaces in the School students. July School holidays. Register here
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Events in August: Studying Languages and Culture at Sydney | Wed 3 August 44:30pm So you’re thinking about studying languages and culture at university. Great! In this webinar, we’ll take you through how you can study languages and culture with us, and how it can benefit you. We’ll cover a range of options, from specialising in multiple languages to incorporating language study into a nonlanguage specialist degree. How Archeology, Ancient History and Science Converge | Wed 10 August 4-4:30pm Find out how the Pompei cast project provides new insights into the social lives of people who lived under the shadow of Mt Vesuvius. Our archaeologist will also investigate other ancient civilisations using 3D imaging and analytical technologies to reveal the secrets of ancient lifestyles and cultures. Attendees will gain insights into how the arts and sciences work together in contemporary careers.
This program is for female-identifying high school students in Year 11 and 12 who will be applying for an eligible engineering degree at UNSW and are expecting an ATAR within the FEAS (Faculty of Engineering Admissions Scheme) eligibility range. See Ms Jones if interested. Bachelor of Oral Health Admission Change: Admission to the Bachelor of Oral Health no longer requires successful completion of a multiple mini interview. The change was made to bring the degree in line with other health degrees offered at USYD. To find out more about this degree and to read the full admission criteria visit this link Learn More Year 12 Gateway Winter Program Registrations for the Gateway Winter Program are now open! The free, online program provides eligible Year 12 students with academic resources, information to succeed in the HSC and support to apply for an early conditional offer to UNSW. For more information and to register, visit our website Learn more & register .
There are lots of ways into university, and early entry is one of them. Designed for students who have excelled in Year 11, our Early Entry Program recognizes and rewards the hard work that students have put into their studies, while providing them with some certainty about their next steps after school.
Year 10s are welcomed to campus in July! This school holidays, UNSW welcome Year 10s onto campus for a day of workshops, lunch with UNSW current students and campus exploration. Students can register for one of the following days: 5 July: Improving Life Through Healthcare & Social Justice 6 July: Creative Thinking & Business Innovation 7 July: Your Future in STEM
Early Entry Program Key Dates: Sunday 11 September 2022 - Applications close Tuesday 4 October 2022 - Provisional offers released Register for Open Day 27 August Start your journey to UTS. Join our Open Day to explore your course options, find out about admission processes, schemes and pathways, uni life and more more. Bachelor of Information Technology Scholarship Applications now open. Join a cohort of passionate IT students. Apply for this 3 year, fully-funded scholarship which includes 2 industry placements. Applications close 11.59pm 4 September.
We also have a separate Art & Design Paddington Campus Tour on 12 July.
The Edge Program is based on broader criteria than the ATAR alone. The Edge Engineering or IT application will be based on Year 11 plus Edge Points. Edge points are composed of: - Engineering and IT Questionnaire: Tell us about your passion for Engineering or IT. - Subject grades: High grades in selected STEM subjects = more Edge Points. WiEIT: Learn more about our Women in Engineering & IT (WIEIT) initiative. Women in Engineering Scholarship information, and Applications. Applications close 11.50pm 4 September. Apply for Edge
Attention girls in Years 11 & 12 interested in Engineering: UNSW has launched a new pathway program into UNSW Engineering via the Girls in Engineering (GIE) Club - the GIE FEAS Program.
Girls in Business Camp: 6-7 July In this immersive online two day program, Years 10, 11 and 12 female students in NSW interested in studying business have the opportunity to attend interactive workshops, gain insights through an alumni and industry panel and learn about the UNSW Business School undergraduate programs. LAT registrations are now Open! The Law Admission Test (LAT) is an essential part of applying to study law at UNSW. Registrations are open until 7 September for Year 11 and 12 students to sit the test on Thursday, 29 September. Register here for the LAT
Construction and Interior Architecture selection ranks Bachelor of Construction Project Management Bachelor of Design in Interior Architecture
University of New England—Applications are now open The published minimum selection rank for these two courses for UNE’s Early Entry has been running successfully for more than 30 the 2022 intake was unusually high as a result of the introduction years. Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants and relies solely on a school assessment of student attributes and abilities of the Early Entry Program and special provisions for COVIDto determine their suitability for entry. The assessment is based impacted HSC cohorts. It is important to note that these were exceptional circumstances and the minimum selection ranks for around the student’s ability to work and learn independently, as well as their overall potential for academic success at UNE. the 2023 intake may vary significantly from 2022. The minimum selection ranks are reflective of the demand for that intake, and can differ year to year. Students can apply to UNE early, receive an offer and secure a UTS Elite Athletes and Performers Applications open on 1 August place at university, even before ATARs are released. This gives students certainty to begin making other arrangements such as 2022. Early entry applications opened on 15 May 2022. where to live and finding part-time work. @REDDAM—The Reddam House High School Newsletter
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AUGUST EARLY OFFER ROUND APPLICATIONS OPEN Applications for the August Early Offer Round are currently open and will close Sunday 24th July. For your students that are eager to secure a space at UC as soon as possible, this offer round will provide conditional offers this August based on their Year 11 results, and supplementary forms. Students can apply in 2 easy steps: Step 1 – Ensure your Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) application includes courses that are available for selection in this offer round. Step 2 – complete this supplementary form, ensuring you upload your Year 11 grade results. If your students have additional questions before submitting their applications, we can always facilitate one-on-one consultations at your school to assist in their personal journey towards UC. If this is something you think your students might benefit from contact us at Student.Recruitment@canberra.edu.au to set up a convenient date and time. Learn More Save the date—Explore UC Day As you may know UC is in the works to bring you, the recently rebranded, Explore UC Days this September. The week-long event will give schools the opportunity to register for a full-day within the week of Monday 19th – Friday 23rd September, where students will then select from a suite of faculty workshops and campus activities for their own customised experience of what UC has to offer. While we eagerly wait to launch our registration pages and timetabling systems, we wanted to give you the opportunity to save the date, and garner interest from students you think would best benefit from a day at our campus. Invitations to register and outlines of what an Explore UC day will look like for your students will be sent out shortly, so please ensure you’re checking your spam, or let us know if you’re looking for more information. Express your interest today DiscoverFAD Winter Break Courses The Faculty of Arts and Design is excited to announce the return of the DiscoverFAD high school program! This year, DiscoverFAD is returning with its most popular courses from previous years and launching a few brand new uniquely designed short courses for Years 9-12 students. Students can select from courses delivered online or on campus for an authentic university student experience! And whilst the courses all have learning outcomes, students will not be assessed… Please note there is a small tuition fee attached to these courses to ensure the students’ commitment to studying over the school holidays. 2022 DISCOVERFAD COURSES The Architecture of Space Making: An Introduction to the Built Environment Future Fabrication: An Introduction to Industrial Design Digital Interaction Design The Owl College: An Introduction to Online Storytelling The Student Podcaster Developing Creative Problem Solving Skills Plus the one and only Story Ground for Secondary Students will also be on over the winter break! Each course has been specifically tailored to ensure that all participating students end up producing or gaining the skills to produce their own submission into the UC Creative Competition (2022 website still in production) as well as towards FAD’s alternative admission pathway, Portfolio Entry. Enrolments close 29th June 2022! Find out more by heading to the DiscoverFAD website. Find out More.
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Benefits of a UAC application Applications for 2023 entry opened on 12 April for NSW, ACT and IB students. Applications for interstate students will open on 1 August 2022. We're sometimes asked about the benefits of applying through UAC, so here are a few points: - You can apply for multiple institutions with just one application. - You can apply for SRS early offers. - If you've experienced educational disadvantage during Years 11 and or 12, you can have that disadvantage considered through EAS. - You can change your preferences as many times as you like. - You can be considered for the most competitive courses, which generally aren't available via direct applications. Semester 1, 2023 courses are being added to the UAC application progressively. All courses will be available for selection by 1 August. To start their application, students will need their Year 12 student number (eg NESA or BSSS student number) and UAC PIN: NSW HSC and ACT BSSS students: Their UAC PIN was emailed to them on 12 April. Educational Access Scheme A reminder that students must apply for EAS and upload all documents by 22 November 2022 to ensure their application is considered in the first ATAR-based offer round on 22 December. If a student has applied for EAS and received an email from UAC about supplying documents, this is just a reminder. They can upload their supporting documents progressively, as they become available, but they must have them all uploaded by the 22 November deadline. Students will be notified of their EAS eligibility on 15 December and will then have until midnight on 16 December to finalise their course preferences. Schools Recommendation Scheme Over the past few months, we have had many students from Years 10 and 11 asking about early offers. Please advise all your students that they can only apply for SRS when they are in Year 12. We have also had many enquiries from students who are unable to lodge an SRS application. It is usually because the student hasn't submitted their UAC application yet. Students must submit a UAC application before they can submit an SRS application. Students must decide on the order of their course preferences by 3 November. The first SRS offers will then be released on 11 November.
ATTENTION YEAR 12 STUDENTS APPLYING TO THE UK VIA UCASPlease ensure you register for any examination that is required if you are applying to Oxford or Cambridge. You must also ensure you inform Ms Jones and Laura Dovier of this so we can register you to sit the examination at Reddam in November on the scheduled date.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH
POEM FOREST is a free nature writing prize that breathes life back into the natural world that sustains us.
The flickers of ruby, On fire spirals,
Created by Red Room Poetry, in partnership with The AusHanging, tralian Botanic Garden, POEM FOREST invites students to use their words to make positive climate action. For every Like stalactites. nature poem received a tree is planted to help heal habi- Keep your heart with the dreamers. tats and create a POEM FOREST for future generations. In 2021, over 5,000 poem trees were planted. All POEM FOREST Prize entries are published in our digital library and have the chance to win $5,000 in prizes, including $500 cash for each category, book packs from Magabala Books, Pantera Press, Wonderground as well as Garden tours, plants, seeds and more. Entries are now open, closing Friday 23 September. For further resources and details of this competition https://redroompoetry.org/projects/poem-forest/
Congratulations to David and Rowan for their impressive entries: Blossom Tree, by David Nelenson Year 7 For someone beautiful, A place for butterflies, And carved sculptures in elmwood. Beneath there is MAGIC, Engraved in coral patterns. We just adore @REDDAM—The Reddam House High School Newsletter
Paperbark, by Rowan Kremer Year 9 I am not the first to sit here, peeling the thin layers of paperbark from each other, scratching the soft glue dust until the fibre dances in the air and settles pale in my hair. A far cry from the ankle joints of trees that cluster in cold circles of chip bark, the paperbark tree outside my window bends sun-struck from the ground, weeds springing cheerfully through the roots. I unstick the transparent layers that give the paperbark its name and wonder if this is humanity at its core: A space oddity; a tiny drifting rock crawling with curious giants. The world has, in being known, lost its intrigue. There is no movement to stir. No discoveries to spear with a flag, no stone unturned. But the dust in the paperbark is a land of its own, And I, dutifully human, must map it how I can.
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