Reddam House High School Newsletter Vol 23 Issue 2

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Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 23 Issue 02

Friday 10th February 2023

• Year 7 & 8 Camp

• Short Film Comp

• Boys 1st V results

• Music News

• Footloose rehearsal

• Sport, Careers & more

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

It is impressive to see that by the end of the second week of a school year, routines are well and truly up and running, and students and teachers have settled back into the rhythm of being back at school after the very long summer break. That is the case on both campuses. At Bondi, we all look forward to the completion of the refurbishment of the Bondi Learning Centre, and we are almost used to the distractions from builders. At Woollahra, even the new Year 7 students have an air of confidence about themselves, having successfully navigated their first two weeks of High School. All activities, ensembles, sports, and tutorials are up and running, giving students the full range of academic, sports, and cultural opportunities to integrate themselves into the school's life.

Final auditions were held this week for the High School

Musical, Footloose. Mr. Hattingh is excited about the upcoming term’s rehearsals in preparation for the performances at NIDA on the 29th and 30th of March. The cast was revealed at their first full rehearsal on Wednesday, and while the 28 students getting solo parts are excited, one always feels for the rest of the students who auditioned unsuccessfully for these parts. They will be part of the various ensembles, but their disappointment is understandable. Mrs Bortolotti will post rehearsal schedules in this newsletter every week.

Izzy Lowe of Year 11, the editor of The Stag, has distributed the first edition of the student newspaper for 2023 to all students, and I have included a link for those interested in reading it.

The Stag - Student Newsletter | Reddam House Sydney

Despite the mishap of the buses not being on time to return students to Woollahra following the Year 9 Camp from Camp Toukley, the Year Coordinators who organised each camp could not have been happier with the outcome. New students were integrated into each year group, and the Year 7 students returned as a cohesive cohort. Old friendships were rekindled, new ones formed, tutor teachers and Year Coordinators got to know the students in their care, and a lot of fun was had with not that much sleep, all added to the mix of what made the camps so successful.

The first Parent Info and Cocktail evenings for Year 10 and Year 11 parents were held at Bondi on Wednesday. One area parents have missed tremendously over the last three years is the social aspect of meeting and sharing with the parents of their children’s friends on these evenings. We have never had such an overwhelmingly positive response, and teachers and parents enjoyed the evening.

The remaining Parent Cocktail evenings will be hosted at Woollahra as follows:

Year 8: Thursday, 16th February at 7:00 pm

Year 7: Tuesday, 21st February at 7:00 pm

Year 9: Thursday, 23rd February at 7:00 pm

This week Mr Hodgson and Mr Montgomery accompanied Drama students from Years 11 and 12 to OnStage at the Seymour Centre in Chippendale. It was a fantastic opportunity to watch last year's exemplary HSC Individual and Group Performances selected from schools across New South Wales. There was much talk and discussion at the end of the evening as students felt inspired and excited to see such impressive work. This experience will stand our students in good stead as they create their HSC performances this year and next.

Student's achievements this week include:

Ruby Levitt was invited to present via a live feed at a Unity Earth conference in the USA. She was the only school student speaking. Having won an international art competition (out of the USA) relating to peace and harmony, called Peace Pals, she was also placed third in a subsequent Peace Pals competition for another artwork entered. The Peace Pals organisation and the Unity Earth organisation are connected, and they contacted Ruby to ask if she could speak at their next symposium. What an incredible honour, Ruby; congratulations.

Sophia Glasson of Year 10 was crowned National Junior Champion in Woman’s Foil last Friday in Melbourne. Together with her teammates, they also won the Team Gold Medal.

Sophia and the Australian Fencing Team also achieved a historic Bronze Women’s Foil Team medal at the FIE Junior World Cup in Bangkok in Dec 2022. Sophia, what a tremendous achievement. Congratulations.

Have a wonderful weekend and week ahead,

Dave Pitcairn

The HSC Art students leave for Hobart today to attend the annual Year 12 Art Retreat. They will spend time at MONA doing an intensive block of work. They will also imbibe the historical sites of Hobart and enjoy some time at the Salamanca markets. I look forward to their report, as this is always a highlight in the Art calendar for students.

Xavier Hanna of Year 9 has been instrumental in initiating a Reddam Short Film Competition. The information sheet giving further information is included over the page in this newsletter.

MUSIC NEWS

Announcements

Ensembles

All of our ensembles have now begun, and students are most welcome to join if they wish to. Please contact the Music Department directly for assistance in selecting and joining ensembles.

Performance Opportunities: Welcome Recital & Assemblies

Please submit your videos via the following link to be considered for performances at our Welcome Recital or weekly assemblies - a reminder that this form closes next Monday, February 13, at 5pm

MUSIC NOTICEBOARD

SPORTING FIXTURES - 11 FEBRUARY 2023

Basketball

Friday - Comets 10th Feb - Comets | Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St Girls

U16 SPARKS vs BYE

U16 MYSTICS vs BYE

U18 SUNS vs SGHS Scholar Sportswomen 4:30pm Ct 2 U18 DIAMONDS vs Inner City Ravens 4:30pm Ct 1

Saturday 11th - Comets | Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

Cricket

Reddam Rabbits BYE

Reddam Roos V RJCC Sixers 8.00am Lower Cooper Park 2

Reddam Rhinos V Easts Beasts 3.00pm Lough Park North

Netball

Tuesday 14th February

Reddam v The Cyclones Multi Court No.3, 5.15pm

Boys:

Touch Football

Reddam 1 (Year 10/11) v Trinity 2, Queens Park No. 8 (adjacent to the Shed Café, Darley Rd), 8:00 am

Reddam 2 (Year 10/11) v Waverley 1, Queens Park No. 7 (adjacent to the Shed Café, Darley Rd), 8:50 am

Reddam 3 (Year 9) v Waverley 1, Queens Park No. 6, adjacent to the Shed Café, Darley Rd), 10:30 am

Reddam 4 (Year 9) v Trinity 1, Queens Park No. 9, adjacent to the Shed Café, Darley Rd), 10:30 am

Reddam 5 (Year 8) v Waverley 3, Trinity, 8:50 am. The bus will leave at 7:50 am.

Reddam 6 (Year 7) v Waverley 3, Riverview 1B, 10:20 am. The bus will leave at 9:10am

Boys

Opens v Kings, Riverview Pool 9:20am

16s v Trinity, Trinity Pool 12:00pm

13s v Trinity, Trinity Pool 12:40pm

Primary v Scots, Scots Pool 9:00am

Girls:

Reddam 1 v SVC 2, Queens Park No. 4 (Baronga Avenue), 10:20 am

Reddam 2 v SVC 4, Queens Park No. 4 (Baronga Avenue), 12:10 pm

Reddam 3 v Kambala 9, Queens Park No. 1 (Baronga Avenue), 10:20 am

Reddam 4 v Sceggs 12, Queens Park No. 13 (Darley Road near playground), 11:35 am

Reddam 5 v Kambala 12, Reservoir Field No. 2 (Oxford St), 8:35am

Water Polo

Girls

Opens v TBA

Reddam 1 v KRB, UNSW Pool 8:30am

Reddam 2 v SACS, UNSW Pool 10:00am

Reddam 3 v KRB, UNSW Pool 10:45am

Girls

U12 Storm vs Syd Hoop Jags 32 – 2

U14 Timberwolves vs Inner City Magic 30 – 8

U16 Sparks vs Inner city falcons 0 – 20

U16 Mystics vs Newtown Storm 8 – 50

U18 Suns vs SGHS Beef Pride 18 – 9

U18 Diamonds vs Inner City Fire 24 – 19

Basketball

Boys

U10 Lakers vs Syd Hoopstars Boas 9 – 5

U12 Bucks vs Syd Hoopstars Adders 8 – 12

U12 Raptors vs Newtown Power 2 – 19

U12 Cavaliers vs Newtown Bears 15 – 6

U12 Hornets vs Newtown Thunder 20 – 8

U14 Bulls vs Newtown Rams 10 – 17

U14 Mavericks vs Balling Seagulls 37 – 22

U14 Pacers vs Newtonw Bunyips 12 – 46

U14 Nuggets vs Hoop there it is 13 – 9

U14 Rockets vs Reddam Jazz 21 – 19

U16 Warriors vs MPB 39 – 12

U16 Nets vs Newtown Rhinos 39 – 12

U16 Thunder vs Newtown Blazer 25 – 13

U18 Heat – BYE

U18 Grizzlies vs White Eagles A 27 – 27

U18 Magic vs Newtown Kraken s 43 – 51

Cricket

Reddam Rabbits 9/104 Sydney Coastal 10/48

Reddam Roos 7/142 RJCC Crushers 7/128

Reddam Rhinos 6/149 RJCC Daredevils 10/111

BOYS

Opens v Scots, 3 - 3

16s v Scots, 6 - 13

13s v Bye

Water Polo

BOYS 1ST V BASKETBALL

The 1st V Basketball team was ready to make a name for themselves as they took part in the Newington Classic during the school holidays. Competing against some of the best teams in the region, the boys were determined to do their school proud.

The first day was a huge success, with the team winning all three of their games. Not only did they show skill and determination on the court, but they also demonstrated great sportsmanship. Day two saw the team reach the quarterfinals and they managed to win that game too. This meant they were through to the semi-finals and their opponents were Newington, the team everyone wanted to beat. The game was intense and the boys were neck and neck with Newington until the last quarter when Newington pulled away with the game and the boys were unfortunately knocked out. Everyone was disappointed but they were still proud of the team’s performance and the amazing results they had achieved.

Now that the tournament is over, the team is focusing on their next challenge: the CDSSA Gala day tournament which is taking place on Friday next week. The boys are determined to make the school proud again and show everyone what they are made of. The basketball community and school is behind the team and everyone is eagerly anticipating the results of the tournament. Who knows, maybe the boys will come out on top and bring home another amazing result for the school.

Year 12- Please make an appointment with Ms Jones for any careers advice.

ANU VISIT-ANU has had to postpone their visit from Monday 20/2 to Wednesday 22/2 . The time for the talk will be 8am.

ATTENTION YEAR 11&12- The University of Sydney is running a series of webinars that may have useful information for you. If interested visit here

Volunteering opportunities- New Ventures Worldwide offer opportunities for volunteering post the HSC. If interested you can watch this video and go to an information evening. Find out more about the service in this Overview Video

We’re running two online Info Sessions for Australian students to learn more about New Ventures Worldwide, how our placements work, and ask us any questions.

Info Session – Tuesday 21st February 2023, 7pm AEST

Info Session – Thursday 23rd February 2023, 7pm AEST

>> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER <<

ATTENTION PARENT OF YEARS 10,11 & 12-An introduction to myfuture (for parents and carers)

Wednesday 08 March 2023, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

This webinar will be an introduction/refresher to the myfuture career information service. The presenter will demonstrate how the platform can be a useful tool in career and transition planning, highlighting resources that are most relevant to your child/ren. This will include reference to myfuture’s psychometric career interest test (My career profile), the occupation and course information, videos, pathway infographics, and resources mapped to the Australian Curriculum Work Studies substrands. This webinar aims to provide attendees with confidence to support their child/ren with their career exploration. Register here.

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

New UG Nutrition units from 2023

The Bachelor of Science and Master of Nutrition and Dietetics will be offering two new subjects as part of the undergraduate program from 2023: –FMHU2001 Mythbusting food and health

(Start from S1, 2023) You will develop foundational knowledge in nutrition science, sources of nutrients and energy in the major food groups, and links between foods, dietary patterns and health. This is an elective subject with no requisites, so students studying other degrees can also enrol.

NTDT3002 Evidence-based practice in nutrition

(Start from S2, 2023) You will develop skills to enable you to practice as a nutritionist including nutrition and health promotion, measurement of diets and nutrition, and an ability to critically appraise the medical and sci-

entific literature to ensure lifelong learning in evidencebased nutrition.

Eddie Woo explores Economics at Sydney

In a series of ‘In Conversation’ interviews Eddie Woo explains why you should study Economics at the University of Sydney, including answering: – What careers can I pursue if I do the Bachelor of Economics? – How many majors can I undertake, and what are my options? – Are there any industry opportunities available as an Economics student?

Pathways to Global Literacy: What is Area Studies and why study it?

You’re curious about how the world works, keen on global career opportunities and a particular part of the world resonates with you. Sounds like you? Area Studies may just be for you! Learn more about how you can unlock the gateway to the world from our Asian, European and Latin American Studies experts! Watch now on YouTube.

Webinars in February

Architecture and the Built Environment | Wed 15 February 5-5:30pm

Come along to this webinar to learn about the degree pathways that you can explore to become an accredited architect in Australia, including the other careers that you can pursue from undertaking one of our degrees in architecture and the built environment.

Life of a Data Scientist | Wed 22 February 4-4:30pm

Join us to find out what an average day of work might be like in the field of data science and discover what jobs might be available in this growing sector. You will learn about the exciting work being done by data scientists, from how biotechnologies integrated with clinical data can be used to answer scientific questions, to how we develop approaches and methodologies in statistical machine learning and much more.

Learn a language: Make it Arabic! | Wed 22 February 55:30pm

In this webinar, you’ll hear why knowledge of Arabic language and culture is increasingly vital from an Australian perspective, and a massive advantage for students. You’ll meet one of our lecturers in Arabic, Dr Nadia Selim (from the “Arabic with Nadia” YouTube channel), get a taste of our interactive and AV-rich classes and learn why The University of Sydney is the leading choice for Arabic study.