There is a vacancy for a Year 2 student in private speech and drama coaching. Classes are held within school hours for 2 students at a time. Emphasis is placed on speaking skills so that confidence is established for oral presentation. For further information please phone Anne McBurnie on 3206 0807 or 0422 916 526.
May
23
Safety House Volunteers Needed
At the Safety House AGM the positions of Secretary and Monitor were not filled for this year. Unfortunately without the volunteers to work in these positions we are unable to operate a Safety House Committee at Redlands College and therefore the flags on our signs and advice to parents of incidents within the Redlands are … Continue reading »
May
21
Have A Heart Day
On Thursday 23 May the Junior school children may wear hearts or red accessories such as ribbons, laces, scarf, gloves, socks for Have a Heart Day. The College is supporting Rebecca Ohlwein, Redlands College alumni, as she raises funds for the Heart Foundation. Sadly the Ohlwein family lost a brother and son to heart problems … Continue reading »
May
10
Head Lice – Junior School
We have had a number of reports of head lice in the Junior School. Head lice are difficult to eradicate and will infest a person regardless of cleanliness. The only way to eradicate them is by using a treatment supplied by a chemist. Washing will not remove head lice or eliminate them. Please check your … Continue reading »
May
08
Impetigo (School Sores)
A child in the Junior School has been diagnosed with Impetigo (school sores). The following information is available on the Queensland Health website. Impetigo (school sores) is a highly contagious skin infection caused by two different bacteria, Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. It is generally harmless, but can be serious for young babies. The infection is characterised … Continue reading »
May
07
Technology Question Time
On 13 May, following the Junior School assembly, Mr Dale Lopez will be available to answer parent questions about how to use iPads at home. If you’re thinking, ” I don’t understand how these things work!” or ” My child knows more than me! ” or “How do I limit access?” then this time is … Continue reading »
May
07
Commonwealth Bank Colouring Competition at the Fete
The Commonwealth Bank are running a colouring-in competition at this year’s fete on Saturday. All children in Junior School will have received a copy of the colouring-in competition this week so they can colour it in beforehand (additional copies will be available at the fete if children wish to colour it in on the day). … Continue reading »
May
06
Science and Engineering 2013 Dean’s Scholar
Congratulations to Nathan Zerk (class of 2012) who has been awarded a place in the Science and Engineering Dean’s Scholars Program at QUT.
May
03
Changes To Morning Procedures In Prep
Following feedback from parents it has been decided to amend morning procedures so parents and children have the opportunity spend some time together in the classroom before the school programme starts. Some children may wish to play in the undercover area instead and that’s fine too. Classrooms will be open at 8am as usual for … Continue reading »
Apr
30
Parvovirus (Slapped Face)
A child in the Junior School has been diagnosed with the Parvovirus (Slapped Face). The following information is available on the Queensland Health website. ‘The symptoms usually consist of a low grade fever and tiredness followed by a red rash appearing on the cheeks giving a slapped face appearance. A lace-like rash, which may be … Continue reading »
Apr
30
Internet Filters At Home
Mr Lopez has now added the Internet Filtering and Access Management: Advice and Practical Tips for Parents video to the iPad Portal. It can be found under Practical Tips for Parents on the following iPad Portal page: https://ipad.redlands.qld.edu.au/content/parental-concerns
Apr
30
Meetings With Teachers.
Between 8-8:30am children place their iPads and /or take home bags etc in their classrooms before going to play in the undercover area. This time is also used by teachers to prepare their classrooms for the day. Occasionally parents may need to speak with a teacher during this time. We ask that parents make an … Continue reading »
Apr
30
Junior School Information
During the coming week the Junior school children will be involved in a Lock Down practice. Parents may wish to talk about the procedure with their children, particularly ‘hiding’ and being silent. We do not wish to distress any child during this drill and it will only last as long as we need to assess … Continue reading »
Apr
29
iPad Hints For At Home…Internet Filters and Guided Access.
This morning Mr Dale Lopez spoke with parents about internet filters at home and how to check individual histories of internet use. A recorded version of this morning’s presentation and keynotes will be placed on the iPad portal for all parents to access. It will be found under Parental Concerns within the Online Safety section … Continue reading »
Apr
26
Year 4 Stradbroke Island Excursion Amendment
Due to reasons beyond our control the times of departure and return for our excursion have been amended. The bus will leave school at 6:15am sharp to depart from Toondah Harbour on the ferry at 7:00am. Children are to be at school by 6:00am. We expect to leave the island on the ferry due to … Continue reading »