@Reddam Reddam House High School Newsletter Volume 21 Issue 38 Friday 10th December 2021
Dear Parents and Caregivers, The summer holiday is here! The end of term was not exactly what we had planned or been hoping for, with all the fun activities cancelled and the Annual Awards Ceremonies for each Year group having to be filmed and shared electronically at the last minute. The Covid pandemic reminds us that it is still present in the community. I believe that all Year 8 and Year 9 students who were
Mia Seisun of Year 12, the editor of the Stag Student newspaper, distributed the last edition for the term to students on Wednesday. She and her team of journalists have done a magnificent job ensuring that the 4th edition came to fruition during their assessment period and was available for students before the end of term. They can be very proud of the quality of their newspaper. I include the link should parents be interested: The Stag Student Newspaper
considered close contacts finally received advice from NSW Health. Those double vaccinated students come out of isolation at midnight tonight and must ensure they get a PCR test on Wednesday 15th December. We wish the students who tested positive a complete and speedy recovery while following the protocols outlined to them by NSW Health.
Mia was also just selected as one of thirty delegates in the National 2022 UN Emerging Leaders Conference.
The online Prize Givings were organized and recorded
The conference is 6 days long and centers on politics
by Elli and Marcus Bortolotti. My sincere thanks to them.
and international relations within the Asia-Pacific
While it was wonderful to share the sport, cultural, and
region. What a week for Mia, congratulations.
academic achievements of the students, it would have been preferable to congratulate them in person. Nevertheless, congratulations to all the students who were recognized at these events. They can be so proud of their efforts that have resulted in this recognition.
This week we have heard back from NESA with some of the Year 12 Practical achievements from the recent HSC Final Examinations. (Major Works) They are: Callback is a performance next year of the best of the best dancers from the NSW HSC Class of 2021. Talia Machet has been selected for Core Performance and is on the reserve list for Core Composition. Louis Fontaine is on the reserve list for Major Study Performance.
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ARTEXPRESS is the best of the best artworks for an exhibition in 2022. Mia Macormick has had her work
Oscar Pang’s Individual Project was nominated. ENCORE showcase is a performance in 2022 of the best
Ignota Vivere
(Virtual Exhibition), selected for exhibition.
of the best Music performances from the NSW Year 12 cohort of 2021. Kate Aruman was nominated for Sea Chronicles, 1st Movement. Miles Bornman was nominated for The Drum Also Waltzes and Jordan Sarkis was nominated for Guido’s Song (From NINE)
Reports for all students will be posted to Parent’s Lounge by Tuesday next week. An email will be sent home when they have been uploaded. All that remains is for me to wish all the Reddam families a safe, relaxing Summer holiday. OnSTAGE is an evening of Drama performances in 2022 of the best of the best Drama students’ Individual Performances.
Have a wonderful holiday season. Dave Pitcairn
Kate Aruman has been selected onto the reserve list for her monologue, Superheroes.
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Art in Paradise 2022! Hamilton Island Art Retreat 8th April – 12th April 2022 Limited Places Available
Hamilton Island Art Retreat is an exclusive Art Retreat which is open to Elective Art students or students who are passionate about art who may not currently study art as an elective subject. Hamilton Island is one of the most magnificent destinations in Australia and Reddam House students are fortunate to be able to have the opportunity to work with the artist in residence and attend a private art lesson in the studio space on the island. The students will be involved in a range of workshops daily at different vantage points around the island such as drawing, watercolour, environmental sculptural and photography. This is an unparalleled experience to be able to create artworks in such a tropical and lush environment. Students will receive their own extensive art kit, full of materials for the trip. Students will stay in beautiful accommodation with full access to the beach and water sports. This is a must do experience for all artists!
For more information, Itinerary and to Sign-up for an experience of a lifetime. contact: laurellen.symonds@reddamhouse.com.au
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