Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Undoubtedly the highlight of the week for the Year 3-6 students was the quite exceptional musical production of Frozen, which captivated the appreciative audience at every performance. The energy which the cast brought to the production was contagious, which was enhanced by the colourful costumes and set.
It was evident just how many hours of rehearsing had gone into the event, and as such every person who was involved, in any aspect, is to be congratulated. It really was a production which will be remembered for many years to come.
Research consistently highlights the pivotal role that peer relationships play in a child's school life. These relationships are not only significant during primary school but also continue to shape the social and emotional development of adolescents. High-quality friendships extend beyond mere companionship; they embody caring, validation, and support. As such, taking part in a mass-participation musical
production, such as we have just experienced, provides students with a unique opportunity to foster such friendships.
Beyond the stage, the students were able to bond over their shared experiences during rehearsals, as well as during the excitement of the performances. These shared moments create a sense of camaraderie that goes beyond the typical interactions in the classroom. During the process, students learned the values of empathy, active listening, and cooperation as they collaborated to put on an incredibly successful production.
As always at the end of a busy term, there are many people to thank. First among those is our wonderful team of teachers and coaches, who threw themselves wholeheartedly into all the activities during the term. What was particularly gratifying, however, was to see their very real concern for the students in all they did, and for this we should all be grateful.
The back-up team of admin, support and cleaning staff were once again incredible, as they went about all they did with a professional, calm manner. This ensured that the school could function smoothly and that the experience for students and teachers could be as meaningful and rich as it was.
Thank you too to all our fantastic parents and caregivers, who continue to show unbelievable support to all the activities on offer to our students, and who provide reassuring encouragement at home. This was exemplified by the tremendous audiences at the school play this week. We really appreciate your ongoing involvement.
Finally, to our very special students, who once again gave their all. Whether in class, or out on the sports fields, or in their many cultural activities, they really made the most of the term, and for this they are to be congratulated. We trust that they will ‘end well’ as we enter the final term of the year, and that they will be able to look back on a year well-lived.
Before we head off for a well-deserved break, it is only right that we honour those of our students who have excelled in their chosen sports and other activities.
Hugo Sofair has been doing really well in cycling, and recently competed in the 2023 AusCycling Junior Road NSW State Championships at the Hunter Valley (Under 13s). He did excellently to be placed in the top ten of both his races, ending 9th in the Criterium and 10th in the Road Race. Well done, Hugo!
We are also proud of Ava Boyarsky’s ski racing results from the National Ski Racing Championships. She is currently placed in the top 20 U14 girls in the country, which is an amazing achievement.
Victor Wang has been working really hard on his music and he recently received an A grade in his very first AMEB violin exam. Congratulations, Victor.
Sebastien McNamara and Dante Leyzerovich have had some really great results in their soccer this season. Last weekend, as current defending champions, they once again won the Grand Final match for the Sydney Super League Competition where together they play up an age group in the Under 9s division. Well done, boys.
On Tuesday this week, 29 of our most talented Track and Field athletes descended upon Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre to compete in the CIS Primary Athletics Championships. In testing conditions, the Reddam students gave their very best in all events. Congratulations to Lucia Zagora who finished first in the Shot Put and second in the Discus. She will now compete at the NSWPSSA Championships next term. Well done to all of our athletes on a successful Athletics season.
And finally, congratulations to the following Year 3-6 students for receiving Distinctions in the English, Mathematics and Science ICAS Competition, placing them in the top 10% of participants:
Year 3
English: Aanya Indigo Gray, William Hickman-Taylor, Ella Jacobs, Matthias Lee, Amelia Marshall-Jones and George Reynaldo
Mathematics: Hebe Gong, Joshua Lechem, Frederick Liu and George Reynaldo
Science: Martin Ding, William Hickman-Taylor, Isabelle Liu and Amelia Marshall-Jones.
Year 4
English: Carmen Frack, Claudia Green, Alexander Hockley, Jayden Kong, Emma Radlovacki and Adeline Shen
Mathematics: Jayden Cao, Alexander Hockley, Jayden Kong, Ethan Murphy and Jayden Thomson
Science: Lawrence Chan, Jayden Kong, Sasha McNamara, Ethan Murphy, Luca Scardili, James Steiner and Jayden Thomson
Year 5
English: Sasha Garben-Thew, Eve Hutton, Jake Jadouin, Evan Ooi, Ayla Pilosof, Sebastian Wolfers
Mathematics: Aamir Bhagat, Sasha Garben-Thew, Elvin Ni, Evan Ooi, Michael Rodov and Vincent Yu
Science: Sasha Garben-Thew, Hanson Gong, Eve Hutton, Eli Levin, Evan Ooi and Ayla Pilosof
Year 6
English: Isla Choi, Asher Flekser, Tang Guoer and Zara Pulley
Mathematics: Evan Butler, Marcus Hronis and Eve Kalan
Science: Cael Barton, Eve Kalan and Thomas Mawer
Year 3-6 High Distinctions
Congratulations to Pippi Pike, Octavia Spender-Capps in Year 3, Sasha McNamara in Year 4 and Eve Kalan in Year 6 for achieving a High Distinction in English, Haobo Gao, Hanson Gong, Joshua Marishel and Sebastian Wolfers in Year 5 for a High Distinction in Mathematics and Claudia Green and Jayden Cao in Year 4 for a High Distinction in Science, placing them in the top 1% of participants.
Enjoy this short break – we look forward to welcoming you back in two weeks’ time!
Dee Pitcairn Principal
CIS
On Tuesday this week, 29 of our most talented Track and Field athletes descended upon Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre to compete in the CIS Primary Athletics Championships. In testing conditions, the Reddam students gave their very best in all events. Congratulations to Lucia Zagora who finished first in the Shot Put and second in the Discus. She will now compete at the NSWPSSA Championships next term. Well done to all of our athletes on a successful Athletics season.
1 - Ava Boyarsky
2 - Sebastien McNamara and Dante Leyzerovich as current defending champions, they once again won the grand final match for the Sydney Super League Comp where together they play up an age group in Under 9s division.
3 - Lucia Zagora - CIS Medal Winner
4 - Congratulations to Alexander Freeman, Gabriel Levine, Jayden Thomson, Jayden Cao and Alexis Lee for their participation in the second round of the 2023 Bebras Challenge. The Bebras Challenge is a computational thinking challenge which aims to engage students' computational thinking and problem solving skills in a fun, interactive environment. Computational Thinking is a set of skills that underpin learning within the Digital Technologies classroom. These skills allow students to engage with processes, techniques and explore the possibilities of using digital systems to solve various challenges within society.
Competing in the Bebras Challenge is no easy feat but these students didn't let it daunt them. With resilience and enthusiasm they set themselves the challenge to answer 15 perplexing questions while working against the clock. A special mention to Alexis Lee in 4R who attained full marks and has been awarded a place on the Bebras Honour Roll.
The Bebras Challenge takes place twice a year and it is open to Australian Students in Years 3-12. If this challenge interests you, please contact Miss Hannan to register and participate in 2024 or visit: https://challenge.bebras.edu.au/ for further information.
ICAS results
Congratulations to the following Year 3-6 students for receiving Distinctions in the English, Mathematics and Science ICAS Competition, placing them in the top 10% of participants:
Year 3
English: Aanya Indigo Gray, William Hickman-Taylor, Ella Jacobs, Matthias Lee, Amelia Marshall-Jones and George Reynaldo
Mathematics: Hebe Gong, Joshua Lechem, Frederick Liu and George Reynaldo
Science: Martin Ding, William Hickman-Taylor, Isabelle Liu and Amelia Marshall-Jones
Year 4
English: Carmen Frack, Claudia Green, Alexander Hockley, Jayden Kong, Emma Radlovacki and Adeline Shen
Mathematics: Jayden Cao, Alexander Hockley, Jayden Kong, Ethan Murphy and Jayden Thomson
Science: Lawrence Chan, Jayden Kong, Sasha McNamara, Ethan Murphy, Luca Scardili, James Steiner and Jayden Thomson
Year 5
English: Sasha Garben-Thew, Eve Hutton, Jake Jadouin, Evan Ooi, Ayla Pilosof, Sebastian Wolfers
Mathematics: Aamir Bhagat, Sasha Garben-Thew, Elvin Ni, Evan Ooi, Michael Rodov and Vincent Yu
Science: Sasha Garben-Thew, Hanson Gong, Eve Hutton, Eli Levin, Evan Ooi and Ayla Pilosof
Year 6
English: Isla Choi, Asher Flekser, Tang Guoer and Zara Pulley
Mathematics: Evan Butler, Marcus Hronis and Eve Kalan
Science: Cael Barton, Eve Kalan and Thomas Mawer
Year 3-6 High Distinctions
Congratulations to Pippi Pike, Octavia Spender-Capps in Year 3, Sasha Mcnamara in Year 4 and Eve Kalan in Year 6 for achieving a High Distinction in English, Haobo Gao, Hanson Gong, Joshua Marishel and Sebastian Wolfers in Year 5 for a High Distinction in Mathematics and Claudia Green and Jayden Cao in Year 4 for a High Distinction in Science, placing them in the top 1% of participants.
Happy Birthday
Reddam House would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Archer Witchell, Noa Michael, Samuel Radlovachi, Yu Heng (Mario) Zou, Aiya Ben-Menachem, Georgia Argyrou, Maximus Austin, Evan Ooi, Kai Flekser, Aotian (Catherine) Fu, Zachariah Boyd, Sophia Gracheva, Ella Jacobs, Violet Miziner
Principal Awards
Ryder Nettelbeck, Annelise Sergides, Emma Radlovacki, Laura Yin, Scarlett Shapiro, Joshua Ipp, Sarina Chaya-Mekler, James Dubossarsky, Damon Chen, Hugo Mullins
Principal Honour Awards
Jude Kaplan, Marina Cook, Ishaan Hamieh, Joshua Stesel, Sasha Popoff
Basketball
Friday 22nd September - Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St
Year 8 MYSTICS vs SGHS Boomwhackers 4:20pm Ct 2
Year 9 LIGHTNING vs Inner City Falcons 5:05pm Ct 1
Year 8 SPARKS vs Newtown Storm 4:20pm Ct 1
Year 10 SUNS vs SGHS Flames 5:05pm Ct 2
Year 11 DIAMONDS vs Inner City Fire 5:50pm Ct 1
Saturday 23rd September - Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St
Boys
Year 5 CAVALIERS vs All Blacks 3:30pm Ct 1
Saturday 23rd September - Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St
Girls
Year 3 BOOMERS vs ProBall Liberty 9:40am Ct 4
Year 3 TIGERS vs Sydney HoopStars Tigers 8am Ct 4
Year 4/5 STORM vs KHY Astronauts 10:30am Ct 1
Year
Year 7 FLAMES vs Sydney HoopStars Panthers
Year
Year
Year
Year 4 BUCKS vs Newtown Power 1pm Ct 3
Year 5 RAPTORS vs BYE (no game)
Year 5 HORNETS vs Newtown Stallions 12:10pm Ct 3
Year 6 BULLS vs BYE (no game)
Year 7 STAGS vs ProBall 2:40pm Ct 3
Year 7 MAVERICKS vs BYE (no game) Year
PCYC (Marrickville) 531 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville
Year 10/11 MAGIC vs KHY Astronauts 1:30pm Ct 2
Sport Results 16th September 2023
Basketball
Friday 15th September - Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St
Year 8 MYSTICS vs Inner City Aces 17 - 26
Year 9 LIGHTNING vs BYE (no game)
Year 8 SPARKS vs SGHS Wildcats 0 - 20
Year 10 SUNS vs BYE (no game)
Year 11 DIAMONDS vs CYS 25 - 47
Saturday 16th September - Comets | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St
Boys
Year 5 CAVALIERS vs Sydney HoopStars Rattlers 23 - 22
Year 8 WARRIORS vs BYE (no game)
Saturday 16th September - Perry Park | Alexandria - 53 Maddox St
Girls
Year 3 BOOMERS vs BYE (no game)
Year 3 TIGERS vs Inner City Angels 6 - 22
Year 4/5 STORM vs Sydney HoopStars Jaguars 11 - 14
Year 6/7 TIMBERWOLVES vs Inner City Scorpions 13 - 49
Year 7 FLAMES vs Sydney HoopStars Supersonics 12 - 19
Boys
Year 3 LAKERS vs All Blacks 23 - 27
Year 3 SPURS vs MPB 1 - 36
Year 3 WIZARDS vs Sydney HoopStars Hoyas 12 - 28
Year 4 BUCKS vs BYE (no game)
Year 5 RAPTORS vs Inner City Hurricanes 30 - 25
Year 5 HORNETS vs ProBall Wizards 6 - 38
Year 6 BULLS vs Reddam Nuggets 22 - 21
Year 7 STAGS vs Dragons 17 - 36
Year 7 MAVERICKS vs Sydney HoopStars Kingsnakes 62 - 38
Year 7 PACERS vs BYE (no game)
Year 7 NUGGETS vs Reddam Bulls 21 - 22
Year 10 HEAT vs Newtown Pistons 14 - 14
PCYC (Marrickville) 531 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville
Year 8 ROCKETS vs BYE (no game)
Year 9 THUNDER vs Reddam Jazz 22 - 22
Year 8 BLAZERS vs Matto Magic 17 - 36
Year 8 JAZZ vs Reddam Thunder 22 - 22
Year 9 NETS vs Newtown Bullets 50 - 28
Year 11 GRIZZLIES vs All Blacks 28 - 36
Year 10/11 MAGIC vs Team Sphera 34 - 49
Kindergarten
The term has flown by, especially after all the fun we had with our learning along the way! Making rockets, running in the athletics carnival and performing on stage for our assemblies were some of the many highlights. We are so excited to see what the final term will bring!
In English we used the warm weather as inspiration to create our own spring poems following the acrostic format. We came up with lots of adjectives to describe this season and were also able to link this with our knowledge learnt during Science this term. We continued to cement our understanding of digraph phonemes in words and used the /sh/ sound in our sentence writing and spelling.
During our Mathematics lessons we consolidated the many concepts that we explored this term and confidently applied the many skills we had acquired to solve equations. We even used our mathematician skills to solve addition of three numbers by identifying number bonds to ten then adding on. We are excited to see what concepts we will be covering next term!
For our Science lessons we explored Indigenous perspectives on star constellations to create our own stories and artworks. We added lots of insightful ideas to our ‘Wonder Walls’ to include all the information we gathered over the term about the universe and how it impacts our life here on earth.
The students have reached many milestones with their learning, and they can finish off this term with pride, ready to tackle their final weeks of Kindergarten after they return from a well-earned break!
Year 1
In English this week we focused on the importance of comprehension. The skill of reading carefully and answering literal and inferential questions can be challenging but the students are learning how to look for clues in the text and to use their own knowledge to determine a response The students amazed us all with their communication skills when sharing their 3D shelter models with the class. Arianna made a beehive, Abigail and Eden both created igloos using contrasting materials and Finlay constructed a termite mound out of clay and enjoyed telling us some interesting and somewhat revolting facts about it! Students were so organised when presenting news items this term. Some arrived at school equipped with posters and palm cards and others confidently navigated PowerPoints and Google Slides which is truly representative of how capable these young learners are.
In Maths lessons we continued to consolidate our understanding of all the concepts taught this term. Students are constantly encouraged to explain strategies used to solve problems as this is an essential tool for clarifying their reasoning. At this early stage of learning, the children benefit greatly from being involved in kinaesthetic, interactive activities whether it be moving the hands on an analogue clock, totalling an amount using coins or manipulating 2D shapes to create patterns.
In Science this term, students became keen gardeners, recording the growth of their beans and sunflowers planted earlier in the term. Thanks to all the parents who sent in pictures from home! We released our butterflies last week and the students were sure that they visited us during recess as one was seen on the tree near the main entrance to the school. We are now aware of the needs of living things and know the difference between a NEED and a WANT in order to survive.
As we reach the end of a fantastic term, we reflect on our achievements and highlights. The students have worked hard in all of their subjects and should be proud of the progress made.
George Edwards – I loved watching our butterflies hatch and the excursion to the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Alessia Maksimovich – I have enjoyed learning about 2D shapes and performing in our class assembly.
Dominic Miziner – I have enjoyed learning about shelters and making tents using craft materials.
Eden Koulainos – I have enjoyed writing stories and playing with friends.
Ava Levin – I have learnt to write quicker and to NEVER give up!
Edison Zhou – I love going to school and all the kind teachers.
Year 2
It’s the end of Term 3! The Year 2 students are showing more and more maturity and skills as the year progresses. We have had yet another busy but productive term. We’re looking forward to the remainder of the year with the performance of ‘Winnie the Pooh’ at the front of a lot of our minds. Congratulations to those who landed a main part and to those who tried their best to land a part. While there was some disappointment, resilience and kindness was shown by all.
The students have loved going on an adventure with Fern and Wilbur whilst reading ‘Charlotte’s Web’ . The author, E.B. White, taught us a lot of new words but more importantly, about the need for good friends. The students have learned about descriptive language and are now often incorporating adverbs and adjectives in their writing.
We also experimented with forces this term. We know that a force puts objects into motion and a force can be a push or a pull. The students learned that size and weight can affect the degree of movement of an object, as well as the strength of the force.
In Geography, we investigated different environments including Kakadu, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. The students learned about the layers of the rainforest and the adaptations of the plants and animals that live there. This culminated in the students inventing their own rainforest creatures to present to the class. We had some excellent creations and a great display of imagination. Read on to discover some of our creatures:
Finley Power created the jameleon which was a jaguar body and a chameleon head. It can change colour to blend in with its surroundings and it can also look behind itself. It preys on deer.
Eyal Ben-Menachem created the monkaconda which was a monkey head and body, and its tail was an anaconda, including the head at the end! Watch out! It eats bananas but also small birds.
Noah McQuarrie created the snorse which has a snake head and tail and a horse body. It eats jaguars and crocodiles. It lives up in the trees of the Amazon Rainforest.
Tiggy Flekser created the dear (rhymes with bear) which is part deer and part bear. It has the antlers of a dear and the ears and nose of a bear. It lives in the Borneo Lowland Rainforest and eats orchids and fish.
Valentina Tesoriero created the paddyfisher which is a cross between a kingfisher bird and a paddymelon, which is a small kangaroo. It lives in the Daintree Rainforest and it eats fish and berries.
Gabriel Monteiro created the jagard which is a combination of a leopard and a jaguar. It eats buffalo and lives in Africa.
Year 3
As the flowers begin to bloom and the sun shines a little brighter, we can reflect on another exciting and action-packed term in Year 3. The past few months have been filled with laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories. Let's take a moment to celebrate the highlights of this action-packed term!
A Trip to Remember: Taronga Zoo
Our Year 3 students embarked on a remarkable journey to Taronga Zoo, where they explored the wonders of the animal kingdom. From the awe-inspiring giraffes to the mischievous meerkats, our children were captivated by the beauty and diversity of wildlife. Here's what some of our students had to say about their favourite part of the excursion:
"I loved seeing the tigers, they walked right past us. I couldn’t believe how close they were!" – Xavier, 3R
"My favourite part was the reptiles. I’ve always been fascinated by reptiles.” – Billy, 3D
· “The bird show was the best bit. They flew right over our heads and were massive!” - Darcy, 3E
Athletics Carnival: A Day of Sportsmanship and Athletic Achievements
Our annual Athletics Carnival was a roaring success. The students demonstrated fantastic sportsmanship, teamwork, and determination throughout the day. Whether they were sprinting down the track, competing in long jumps, or cheering on their classmates, our Year 3 students displayed true sportsmanship. Here's what some of them had to say:
· "I liked doing the 100m sprint. It felt great when everyone was cheering me on!” – Ollie, 3R
· “My favourite race was the relay because I got to race with my friends.” – Sophie, 3D
“I felt lots of pressure before my race but as soon as the gun went it felt great to run and have everyone shouting for you.” – Ari, 3E
‘Frozen’ Production: A Magical Night
The highlight of Term 3 was undoubtedly our school production of 'Frozen'. Our talented Year 3 students wowed us with their singing, acting, and dancing skills as they brought the enchanting story to life. The audience was transported to the magical world of Arendelle, and here's what some of our young stars had to share:
· "The rehearsals were so fun and everyone practiced really hard. I was nervous to be on stage but it felt amazing." – Pippi, 3R
· "I was nervous about singing on stage in front of so many people it felt incredible getting up there and trying my best.” – Ivy, 3D
We wish you a joyful and restful school break and we can't wait to see what the next term has in store!
Year 4
Time flies when you’re having fun. What a term it was for Year 4! We can hardly believe it has come to an end.
Year 4 finished off the term by presenting their ‘My Celebration’ presentations to their classmates.
This was an invaluable experience for the students, both in sharing their most important cultural and religious celebrations, and in learning about those of their peers. The students expertly showcased celebrations such as the Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese New Year, Hanukkah, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, the Dragon Boat Festival, Rosh Hashanah, Purim, St. Patrick’s Day, Nyepi and many many more. The students not only created incredible presentations about their celebration, including wonderful videos, pictures, and virtual experiences of festivals, but some even brought in food for their peers to taste, and props for everyone to see and play with. We are incredibly proud of the time, effort and thought that the students put into these presentations, to ensure that they were a huge success.
There was, of course, an air of excitement this week, as the ‘Frozen Jr.’ production was finally ready to take the stage. The Year 4 students, as with all the other students involved, should be very proud of the effort they put into their rehearsals in the build-up to this week. It was an absolutely phenomenal show, with incredible acting, singing and dancing by all.
Congratulations on completing another term of Year 4. We wish you all a restful, joyful and fun holiday break and we are excited to see you back for our final term in two weeks’ time.
Year 5 & 6 English
Year 5
Year 5 students were given the opportunity to finish the first part of ‘The One and Only Ivan’. They all have a solid understanding of the characterisation of the protagonist Ivan. Through Ivan, we focused on the importance of delivering on promises made and the implications this has on creating and maintaining relationships. This is vital for this section of the novel as Ivan ponders about his ability to deliver on a vow that he made to Stella and Ruby. Well done to the Year 5 students for understanding that authors include real-life situations in their books. We are not finished with it, but next term our programme focuses on core skills through completion of this novel.
Well done for your engagement in term three. We wish you a well-earned break.
Year 6
In English this week, Year 6 students finished reading ‘Once and Then’ in class. We really enjoyed listening and talking, book-club style, about the plot, language, characters, setting and themes in the
novel. Here are some lovely and insightful thoughts and comments that some students have about the novel:
“This book ‘Once and Then’ makes you more knowledgeable about the atrocities of The Holocaust.” Clodagh Lang
“This makes us more aware of the harsh realities of the past and how lucky we are not to live in a wartorn country.” Eva Herson
This novel was a lovely representation of life in the past which has been well-done through a fictional character.” Anstasia Cho
This is an amazing story about sacrifice and determination.” Archer Yeo Spanbrook.
It is clear that the students were thoroughly invested in the characters, development and their life choices. They also showed an appreciation of the way that social and historical context is subtly interwoven in novels. Here are some Year 6 students reading the final pages of the novel ‘Once and Then’ .
The school is so very proud of the effort and dedication shown by Year 6 to their studies. They did extremely well this term and deserve a rest. Enjoy your break and the school looks forward to seeing you all next term.
