Reddam House High School Newsletter Vol 23 Issue 8

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The NSW State elections are this weekend, and the Association of Independent Schools of NSW has written to the three major parties, seeking commitments on our behalf on various topics. I include an edited dot-point summary of their obligations at the end of this newsletter, as provided to AISNSW.

This week our Year 7 and Year 9 students completed their NAPLAN assessments. We trust all students did their very best.

The High School Musical: Footloose rehearsals are ramping up, and we look forward to the three performances next week. Wednesday, March 29th at 7 pm, Thursday, March 30th at 10 am, and Thursday, March 30th at 7 pm

Tickets are on sale at Premier Ticketek LINK

The summer sports program is drawing to a close, with many teams involved in playoffs and Grand Finals. I include all these achievements:

TOUCH FOOTBALL

Last Saturday, our girls finished the Touch Football season, playing the Semi-Finals and Grand Finals in one day. Our Year 8 and Year 9 Teams did so well, winning their semi-finals but fell short in the Grand Final, coming away with the Runners Up trophy. Our Year 10 Girls nailed the day, winning the semi and taking the Title in the Grand Final.

Two of our girls were named best and fairest for their Divisions to round off a remarkable season. Congratulations to Piper Hovey and Savanah Charles on winning these awards.

1 - Year 8 Touch Football Team - Division Runners Up

2 - Year 9 Touch Football Team - Division Runners Up

3 - Year 10 Touch Football Team - Division Grand Final Winners

4 - Piper Hovey (Y9) - Division Best and Fairest

SWIMMING

Our Swim Team headed up to the Warringah Aquatic Centre for the CDSSA Swimming Championships this week. Our team did exceptionally well, with the following students being selected into the CDSSA Team to compete at the AICES Championships next Wednesday.

• Maya Antonir

• Savina Malesevic

• Jessica Levy

• Zara Ajaka

• Charlotte Budd

• Hugo Verlaine

• Matthew Ching

• Weston Budd

• Jayden Finucane

• Justin Zhao

5 - Savanah Charles (Y10) - Division Best and Fairest

• Hugo Bendiech

• Charlotte Flekser

• Alexandra Fasol

• Ava Bova

• Jacana Symonds

• Edward Hill

• Asher Choi

• Coby Shandler

• Ajax Day

• George Negas

• Savanna Goldring

• James Bradburn

• Charlotte Compton

Special congratulations to the following students on coming Runners Up in the Age Championships at CDSSA.

12s Boys - George Negas

14s Girls - Alexandra Fasol

16s Girls - Maya Antonir

17s Girls - Savanna Goldring

TENNIS

In tennis news, Saturday saw the Northern Suburbs Schools Tennis Association Competition Finals. Reddam had three teams playing in the Finals, and while all three played exceptionally well we just couldn't get on top of our opponents. Congratulations on all three teams finishing up Runners Up in their respective Grades.

6 - Laura Nihill (Y10) and Ester Cacinni (Y8) Reddam 3

7 - Oliver Kalan (Y7) and Oren Shaki (Y7) Reddam 6

WATER POLO

Last Saturday, our Senior Boy's Water Polo Team played their final game together. While the Year 11 and 10 boys will return in Term 4, we will farewell our Year 12 boys and thank them for all they have done in our program over the past six years. Thanks, Xavier, Dasher, Max, and Aidan.

Years 10, 11 & 12 Art students visited the Art Gallery of NSW to view this week's Art Express exhibition. They were excited to see the standard of work produced by the HSC students of 2022, and the differing interpretations of what a Body Of Work might look like. They have relished viewing the view of Reddam

8 - Kadyn Lowe (Y7) and Phoenix Palermo (Y7) Reddam 8

student Sam Clifford, whose photographs are featured in the exhibition. All students have come away with great ideas and inspiration for their artmaking.

Congratulations to our Year 7 Debating Team of Brayden Chen, Richard Sun, Hartley Dixon Holden, and Aarav Daddikar, who won their second consecutive debate against Sydney Grammar. Their argument, “that we should allow businesses to fire employees based on personal online behavior (e.g., personal Facebook posts),” convinced the judges to award the debate in their favour.

Congratulations to Mia Cohen of Year 7, who has made it to the grand finals of the Isobel Anderson awards held at the Royal Academy of Dance this Sunday.

Have a great weekend and week ahead,

9 - Sam Clifford (Graduate 2022) featured works

Dave Pitcairn

Year 11 Ancient History Excursion

On Monday of Week 8, our Year 11 Ancient History class went on a riveting adventure to Sydney University. We caught the school bus down to the campus, where we were greeted by guide Fran at the Chau Chak museum. At the museum, we saw a collection of artifacts from the ancient Egyptian era, ranging from mummies to shabti dolls. Then, we saw an amazing Lego construction, visually displaying Pompeii and Herculaneum through the ages (not to scale). After this, we went into a room where we handled ancient artifacts and replicated the archaeological process of recording information about the objects. Then, we had some free time to explore the rest of the museum.

Concluding this amazing day, mumma Vince took us to the Italian Bowl in Newtown, where we thoroughly enjoyed a phenomenal meal.

Thank you Ms Vince, for a fun-filled, thrilling archaeological Ancient History day!

After the success of last year's Middle and Senior School Production 'A Series of Public Apologies' we are thrilled to announce our new production 'Scaredy-Cat' by Brendan Hogan which will be opened to students in Years 8-9 and presented in Week 2, Term 4. Auditions are being held Week 10 Term 1, Monday 3rd April.

Scaredy-Cat is a quirky, comic and whacky play that follows a group of young troopers as they gather for a weekend of camping and working towards earning patches whilst trying to trap an elusive black panther which causes all sorts of trouble.

Students should read the Rehearsal Schedule carefully. Availability is required for Tuesday, Thursday afternoons and some Sundays across Term 2, 3 and 4. The Audition Package document contains extracts of the script for you to read prior to the audition. No preparation is required. Scripts will be provided on the day of the audition.

CLICK HERE TO:

Rehearsal Schedule

Audition Package

If you would like to audition for a role in 'Scaredy-Cat' on Monday 3rd April 2023 from 3:30pm-5:00pm click here - Register to audition on Monday 3rd April

Registration closes on Friday 31st March 2023.

If you have any questions email chris.montgomery@reddamhouse.com.au for more information. See you at the audition!

Instrumental Competition 2023

Our 2023 Instrumental Competition entries are open. Of course, very few students would have a piece ready this early in the year, so this announcement serves as motivation and planning assistance for preparing an entry by the May deadline. All students are encouraged to take the term and school holidays to work on the piece of their choice, with their teachers, and submit an entry into this online competition. All students receive written feedback, as well as RHAP points. We look forward to watching and celebrating our students' work, and you can enter as well as read more at this link: REGISTRATION

Performing Arts

TICKETS

• Tickets are available to purchase* via the link below :

• Premier Ticketek LINK

• Cost: $42 per ticket

* Please note that ticket sales are not managed by Reddam House. For any website or purchase issues, please contact Ticketek and NIDA directly, and not Reddam reception.

Footloose 2023: Production Week Schedule Week 9 (March 27 - 30)

Sport Fixtures - 18th March 2023

BASKETBALL

GIRLS

Friday - Comets 24th March - Comets | Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St

U16 SPARKS vs Be Real 5:15pm Ct 1

U16 MYSTICS vs All Blacks 4:30pm Ct 1

U18 SUNS vs Coogee Crystals 5:15pm Ct 2

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

NETBALL

Reddam 1 v KRB, 2.00pm

Reddam 2 v Randwick Rugby, 2.00pm

Reddam 3 v Mascot, 1.00pm

Reddam 10 v Randwick Rugby, 11:00am

Reddam 11 v Mascot, 11:00am

Reddam 12 v Mascot, 11:00am

Reddam 13 v Mascot, 10:00am

Reddam 14 v Double Bay, 8:00am

Reddam 15 v Randwick Rugby, 8:00am

WATER POLO

GIRLS

Opens v Ravenswood, Pymble Pool 8.45am

Reddam 1 v SGHS, UNSW Pool 10.45am

Reddam 2 v SACS, UNSW Pool 10:00am

Reddam 3 v Reddam 4, UNSW Pool 8.30am

Reddam 4 v Reddam 3, UNSW Pool 8.30am

Sport Results - 18th March 2023

BASKETBALL

GIRLS

U10 BOOMERS vs Sydney HoopStars Tigers 2 - 36

U12 STORM vs KHY Astronauts 12 - 23

U14 TIMBERWOLVES vs Sydney HoopStars 24 - 4

U14 FLAMES vs Inner City Magic 39 - 21

U16 SPARKS vs BYE

U16 MYSTICS vs BYE

U18 SUNS vs SGHS Beef Pide 21 - 2

U18 DIAMONDS vs Inner City Ravens 39 - 20

BOYS

U10 LAKERS vs Sydney HoopStars Boas 28 - 4

U12 BUCKS vs St Spyridon College 5 - 14

U12 RAPTORS vs Inner City Hurricanes 6 - 24

U12 CAVALIERS vs Newtown Bears 50 - 2

U12 HORNETS vs BYE

U14 BULLS vs The Dragons 18 - 39

U14 MAVERICKS vs Sydney HoopStars Cobras 44 - 32

U14 PACERS vs BYE

U14 NUGGETS vs Inner City Redbacks 14 - 38

U16 WARRIORS vs Newtown Bullets 33 - 13

U16 NETS vs Inner City Boondis 39 - 36

U18 HEAT vs White Eagles B 32 - 30

U16 JAZZ vs Newtown Jazz 21 - 38

U16 ROCKETS vs Inner City Cyclones 12 - 57

U16 THUNDER vs Matto Magic 22 - 37

U18 GRIZZLIES vs Newtown Vipers 60 - 20

U18 MAGIC vs Inner City Mavericks 53 - 27

U18s DIAMONDS vs Inner City Ravens 4:30pm Ct 1

CRICKET

Reddam Rabbits 139 SMJCC Mixed Taipans 138

Reddam Roos 184 RJCC Strikers 162

Reddam Rhinos 117 Easts Beasts Summer 137

TENNIS

Reddam 1 v Redlands, 3 - 0

Reddam 2 v Redlands, 3 - 0

Reddam 3 v Cammeraygal, 0 - 3

Reddam 4 v Redlands, 1 - 2

Reddam 5 v Redlands, 3 - 0

Reddam 6 v Cammeraygal, 1 - 2

Reddam 7 v Redlands, 3 - 0

Reddam 8 v St Pius, 1 - 2

TOUCH FOOTBALL

Reddam 1 (play off) v Loreto 3, 8 - 1

Reddam 2 (semi final) v Loreto 5, 6 - 2

Reddam 3 (semi final) v Kambala 9, 3 - 2

Reddam 4 (semi final) v Sceggs 12, 2 - 5

Reddam 5 (play off) v Kambala 12, 9 - 4

WATER POLO GIRLS

Opens v Pymble, 9-3

Reddam 1 v KRB, 4-5

Reddam 2 v SACS, 4-3

Reddam 3 v KRB, 5-4

Reddam 4 v KRB, 6-2

BOYS

Opens v Newington, 2-4

16s v Newington, 3-10

13s v Newington, 7-11

Primary v St Aloys, 8-0

Careers News

GENERAL

Year 12 please make an appointment with Ms Jones for any Careers advice.

Year 12 for further information see the email sent to you by Ms Jones during this week.

Attention Year 12 - Woollahra Libraries is inviting HSC students to attend their upcoming HSC events at Double Bay Library.

Rowan Kunz from Art of Smart is running two FREE workshops in March.

Jump start your HSC | Thursday 30 March 5.00-6.30pm

HSC and Careers Expo Randwick Racecourse - an invaluable opportunity to find out abour various careers, universities and gain extra knowledge for your subjects. Saturday 3 June 2023. General Admission is $12 per person.

AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Various dates Explore ACU:NSW Campuses

1-3 June HSC Careers Expo

22-24 June Western Sydney Careers Expo

Webinars

1 June What’s new and what’s changed

19 July ACU Entry and pathways

Various dates Study at ACU Series

Various dates Talk with Industry Series

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Key dates for 2023

29 March Discover Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Science

29 March Discover Medicine

4 April Information Evening Peninsula

5 April Information Evening Warrnambool

12-14 April MYSci

18 April - 20 September Monash Medicine Tours

27 June - 4 July Science Precinct Tours

General Updates:

Self-guided campus tours

Discover Monash events

One-on-one consultations

Indigenous student support

Monash explorer

Monash Guarantee and SEAS

Disability Support Services

Peer Mentoring

Monash Business School

Primary Teaching

Virtual World Engineering

SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY

Southern Cross University has early entry and other options for entry for interested students.

Southern Cross Advance allows high school students to explore their future career and study options, advance their leadership skills and make connections. It also provides opportunities for direct entry, early offers and scholarships.

You can find out more information Southern Cross Advance or download the PDF here

Applications open 4 April 2023, providing graudating high school students the opportunity to secure a place in a Southern Cross University degree before Year 12 results are released.

Open Day - talk to use about courses, ask questions about your individual situation or find out more about styding at Southern Cross Uni. Online from July 7: discover.scu.edu.au

SYDNEY UNIVERSITY

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.

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 scientific literature to ensure lifelong learning in evidence-based 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 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 March

Bachelor of Advanced Computing | Wed 29 March 4-430pm

Interaction Design | Wed 29 March 5.530pm

Webinars in April

Life of a Marine Scientist | Wed 5 April 4-430pm

Chinese Studies | Wed 5 April 5-530pm

Professional Cadetships Australia provides the opportunity for Year 12 students to apply for a cadetship whilst also studying a degree at university. They partner with UBS, Barrenjoey Capital Partners and the Macquarie Group for a range of cadetships.

Applications are open. For more information visit their website at www.businesscadetships.com.au

INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE SCHOOL

The fully residential International Science School returns to the University of Sydney in July 2023. Join top science students from Australia and around the world for two weeks of inspiring talks by worldrenowned scientists, amazing visits to cutting-edge research facilities, loads of hands-on experiments and activities, and a packed program of social events. Its going to be fantastic.

ISS2023 will run from 2-15 July 2023 – science-mad students in years 11 and 12 in 2023 are encouraged to apply. Applications are now open and close 6 April 2023.

SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

MySydney Entry & Scholarship Scheme

The E12 Early Offer and Scholarship Scheme is being discontinued as the University has introduced MySydney. Similarly to E12, MySydney provides entry at a reduced ATAR, yet a more generous scholarship of $8500 per year to students residing in a low socioeconomic area*. MySydney does not require a written application and eligible students will be identified automatically via UAC.

*Residing at the time of UAC application in an area listed in the bottom 25% of the Australian Bureau of Statistics Socio-Economic Index for Areas (SEIFA), Index of Education and Occupation.

Scholarships

The decision was made to discontinue the Sydney Scholars Award. With such a large volume of applications each year, far outweighing the number of Awards available to students, it was decided it was not fair for students to be spending so much time on their applications as such a crucial time of year. In preparation for the change, the Chancellor’s Award was recently expanded to include students who received a 99.90 ATAR (previously awarded to 99.95 only). This cohort accounted for a large number of the Sydney Scholars Awards historically given to students. Preliminary 2023 offer and enrolment numbers also show that more students who achieved an ATAR of 95.00+ received the University’s new MySydney Scholarship, than those who received the Sydney Scholars Award.

There continues to be many academic merit scholarships available at a faculty level which we encourage students to apply for. The scholarships search tool will help students discover the range of scholarships that they may be eligible for.

UAC

UAC- 2024 ADMISSIONS

Applications for the current Year 12 group will open on 5 April. UAC will email all NSW and ACT students their UAC PIN on the same day. Students from other states will use their date of birth as their PIN but will be unable to apply until later in the year when we have received student data from our interstate partners.

Applications for our Access schemes will also open on the 5 April.

This year's UAC Guide is set to be delivered to schools early in Term 2, followed by Steps to Uni for Year 10 Students and the Scaling Report for the 2022 HSC.

Schools Recommendation Scheme

There are no changes to the SRS process this year. However, the University of Sydney E12 and UNSW Gateway schemes will not be part of SRS in 2023. I am sure you will receive information about these schemes very soon, if you haven't already.

Educational Access Scheme

There are several changes to EAS this year:

The six-month rule has been removed. Applications will be assessed for disadvantages that have occurred for any length of time up until 30 September of the year they complete Year 12.

Disadvantage codes F01K and F01S, which allowed students to claim financial disadvantage based on COVID-19 government payments, have been removed.

There is a new SEIFA disadvantage code, AG02, which works in the same way as AG01 but draws on the Australian Bureau of Statistics Index of Education and Occupation instead of the Index of Relative Socioeconomic Advantage and Disadvantage. The day after they submit their application, students identified as meeting the criteria for either of these disadvantages will be notified that UAC has automatically created an EAS application for them.

The student's document cover sheet will include a checklist to help them understand what they need to provide.

The Educational Impact Statement will require schools to answer fewer questions, making it a quicker and easier process for you.

UAC - will also host another online Year 12 Conference. Last year, 3,500 students and parents logged in to watch, making it the biggest UAC Digital event to date. When: 26 April @ 6pm.

Registrations will open soon and details will be announced when available.

Students can now register for the 2023 Year 12 Conference. Last year 3,500 students and parents logged in to watch, making it the biggest UAC Digital event to date. REGISTER HERE.

Key dates:

5 April – 7.30am Applications open

18 September – 11.59pm SRS applications close

29 September – 11.59pm Early bird applications close

3 November – 11.59pm Change of preferences close for first SRS offers

10 November – 7.30am November round 1 / SRS offers released

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Students, parents and school staff interested in learning more about UniMelb, from student life through to the transformational curriculum opportunities, are invited to join us for an introductory webinar. Ask questions and meet current students, March - April. VIEW HERE

Years 9 and 10 students are invited to the Parkville campus for a fun day of immersive and practical learning experiences - 22 April 2023. They'll discover new ideas and perspectives across a range of disciplines. Bookings are essential.

Residential Colleges Open House - 6 May 2023. Take a tour, hear from current students, meet the academic and pastoral care staff, learn more about scholarship programs and discover the best of residential college clubs, societies, events, and leadership opportunities. 11am - 4pm, with tours starting throughout the day. Learn more and register

Engineering and IT school programs - Applications are open for a range of opportunities for secondary school students to visit Parkville campus, participate in workshops and discover the exciting fields of engineering and IT. View all

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND

REDDAM HOUSE students are invited to participate in the University of New England’s 2024 Early Entry program. Applications are open now, the process is free, easy to complete and completely online. Students are invited to visit the University of New England for their annual Open Day on Friday 5 May 2023

UNE's Open Day is a free event for REDDAM HOUSE students to visit the beautiful campus and experience for themselves why they are the only public university in Australia to have received five stars for Overall Experience 17 years running.

The day will give students a taste of university life, with the opportunity to talk with academic staff, current students and fellow school groups whilst exploring the campus, academic and residential facilities. They will also host lunch with networking opportunities available for school career advisors and teachers on the day.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES

UNSW KEY DATES FOR 2023

Mark your calendars – we have published this year’s key dates, including a busy calendar of events to support students.

We will advise as soon as event registration is open for the following events.

April 18-20 Year 10 & 11 On Campus Experience Days

May 1 Co-op Application opens

May 3 Law Admissions Test Information Evening

May 11&23 Year 10 Info Evening: Subject Selection

May 17 On time UCAT ANZ Applications close (Medicine)

June 13&15 Year 12 Info Evening: Your Journey to UNSW

July most UNSW Scholarships open

August EAPL Adjustment Factor Scheme Applications Open

September 2

September 30

UNSW Open Day

UAC Early Bird Preferences close

UNSW Medicine Application Portal close

UNSW Scholarships Applications close

October 11 HSC Written exams begin

November 30 EAPL applications close

December UNSW Info Week

LAT program for those interested in studying Law at UNSW next year:

We have an exciting opportunity for your students interested in studying law at UNSW! As you may already know, the Law Admission Test (LAT) is a crucial step towards gaining admission into law at UNSW. That's where LAT Plus comes in. Our Law Admission Test (LAT) Plus Accelerator Program is designed to help students develop essential skills required to succeed in the LAT. The LAT Plus Accelerator equips students with the tools, advice, and confidence to succeed in the LAT.

The LAT Plus Accelerator is an interactive program which helps students develop strategies for deconstructing questions, solidify critical thinking skills, and hone persuasive writing abilities. We also provide strategies to succeed in the LAT and empower students to achieve their full potential.

We offer students an immersive experience where they will have the opportunity to ask live questions, partake in interactive exercises, complete practice papers, and receive live feedback during the Program. In addition, we offer further practice papers and complementary written feedback to help students continue refining their skills following the completion of the program. If interested see Ms Jones for more details.

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY

Open Day – Sunday 2 July 2023 – save the date !

Registrations are now open for Open Day 2023. Register now to join us on Sunday 2 July for your change to win 1 of 3 e-giftcards valued at $1000.

Open Day is a great opportunity to discover everything Western has to offer, explore presentations and student panels, meet academics and current students, find out about Western’s early offer pathway, HSC True Reward and more. Register your interest HERE.

Discover Western Webinars Series – learn about a range of study options Western offers with a focus on a specific area of study across the series. Each webinar will include virtual access into the facilities on campus. For more information on the webinars and their schedule, visit the DWW webpage.

New Degree – Bachelor of Tourism and Event Management – Western’s School of Social Science has a new degree. This degree, designed with industry, prepares graduates for professional roles in tourism, events, and the visitor economy. Find out more about the degree and the suite of majors available.

Reminders

24 March - 5 April Year 12 Assessment Period

29-30 March High School Musical

31 March Registration deadline for "Scaredy-Cat" Auditions (auditions being held 3 April)

2023 NSW Election Briefing Edition 3 Party Promises

11 - Liberal - Nationals Coalition

12 - Australian Labour Party

Thank You