Secondary Sport
As we continue our transition into the summer sport season, I would like to thank all students, coaches, staff and families for their efforts and enthusiasm so far. It has been fantastic to see strong attendance at training sessions and trials across our summer programs, with students embracing the opportunities to develop their skills, connect with teammates and prepare for the season ahead.
Training and trial activities continue this week, including on Saturday 5 September, and we encourage all students to remain committed to the process as teams continue to take shape. The energy and engagement shown across our programs have been extremely pleasing and provide a strong foundation for another successful summer of sport.
A particular highlight over the past week was the excellent turnout at the Athletics Invitational Carnival. Our athletes represented the School with great enthusiasm and determination, and it was wonderful to see so many students competing and supporting one another throughout the day. We look forward to another strong showing this weekend as preparations continue for the ISA Athletics Carnival in Week 9.
As we celebrate the beginning of a new sporting season, we also take the opportunity to recognise the achievements of our winter athletes. A reminder that the Winter Sports Dinner will be held on Friday 18 September at The Hilton. Tickets are still available, and we encourage students and families to join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening celebrating the achievements, dedication and contributions made across all winter sporting programs.
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday 1 – Sunday 6 September – Snowsports Nationals
- Saturday 5 September – Athletics Invitational Carnival (SOPAC)
- Saturday 5 September – Summer Sport Trials
- Saturday 12 September – Redlands Spring Fair (Summer Sport trials)
- Tuesday 15 September – ISA Athletics Championships
AFL
AFL Presentation Dinner – Tickets Now Available
Football
Happy Spring Week!
Firstly, I would like to congratulate our 2026 Football Captains, Girls’ Captain Maya Turton and Boys’ Captain George Doukas-White. We are looking forward to seeing them lead our Football program in 2026.
A big thank you also goes to our 2026 Captains, Ingrid Rowe and Xavier Kwan, who have done a fantastic job leading our Football teams this year. Your commitment, leadership and contribution to the program have been greatly appreciated.
Key Dates & Reminders
The End-of-Season Presentation registrations will close this Friday, 4 September 2026.
We are really looking forward to what I believe will be a wonderful evening celebrating Redlands Football in 2026. It will be a great opportunity to recognise the achievements, commitment and contribution of our players, coaches and Football community throughout the season.
End-of-Season Redlands Football Presentation
Redlands High-Performance Program
Looking ahead, we are beginning to upskill and develop our players as we prepare for the 2027 season.
In Term 4, we will be introducing a Summer High-Performance Program, specifically designed to help our players continue their development and prepare for the 2027 Football season.
The program will focus on four key areas of the game:
- Technically – developing individual skills and technical ability
- Tactically – improving game understanding, decision-making and tactical awareness
- Physically – developing fitness, strength, speed and physical preparation
- Mentally – building confidence, resilience, focus and a strong performance mindset
I am pleased to confirm that our two First XI Coaches, Mr John Sawa and Mr Grant Lee, will be involved in delivering the program.
We will also have a dedicated Goalkeeper (GK) Program, led by Dominique Garnier, providing specialised training and development for our goalkeepers.
We are very excited about the opportunities this program will provide and look forward to helping our players take the next step in their Football development.
Go Redlands!
Football Presentation Dinner – Friday 18 September
Fitness Centre
Open Gym
Students wishing to attend before-school Open Gym sessions must be registered via Clipboard and allocated to a team and session prior to attending. Please note that some sessions are currently at capacity, with waitlists in place. Students need to check their calendar to confirm their allocated session prior to attending. Summer Sport Open Gym sign-ups will be available in the coming weeks.
Students are expected to arrive 5 minutes prior to their scheduled start time and be ready to start at their designated time. Students must be in their full Redlands PE uniform.
Session Start Times:
Year 11–12: 6:30am
Year 9–10: 6:45am
Year 7–8: 7:00am
Hockey
Hockey Presentation Dinner – Friday 18 September
Netball
As the netball season ends, we’d love to hear about your experience. Please take a few minutes to complete the feedback survey. Your insights will help us celebrate what went well and continue to improve the netball program in the future.
(Responses are anonymous)
Many thanks to all students and parents for a great season!
Hollie Shukri
Director of Netball
Tennis
With the Winter season now behind us, the focus at Redlands Tennis has quickly turned towards an exciting Summer Tennis season ahead.
After a fantastic Winter campaign, our players are back on court and ready for the next challenge. Summer Tennis trials commenced last Saturday, and it was great to see so many players competing hard, supporting one another and putting their best tennis forward.
Summer Tennis Season Preview
The upcoming Summer Tennis season provides another fantastic opportunity for our players to represent Redlands, develop their games and enjoy regular competitive tennis.
We are looking forward to seeing our players take what they have learned during the Winter season and continue their development throughout Summer.
Summer Tennis Trials Underway
The first round of Summer Tennis trials started last Saturday, giving players the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and compete for positions in the Redlands teams.
Trials are an important part of preparing for the season and allow our coaches to assess players across a range of areas, including match play, consistency, competitiveness, movement and tactical awareness.
It was fantastic to see such a positive attitude across the courts, with players embracing the opportunity and competing hard while showing great sportsmanship.
Trials will continue this Saturday, and we wish all players the very best as team selections begin to take shape.
Building on a Fantastic Winter Season
There is plenty of momentum to take into Summer following another successful Winter season.
Our players demonstrated significant improvement throughout the term, culminating in Teams 8 and 10 reaching their ISA finals and finishing as runners-up, while Team Blue won the Redlands Internal Competition after a closely contested final against Team Green.
The challenge now is to build on that progress.
For returning players, Summer provides an opportunity to take another step forward. For players joining new teams or moving into a higher level, it is an exciting chance to challenge themselves and gain valuable competitive experience.
A New Season, New Opportunities
One of the most exciting parts of a new season is seeing new teams and combinations come together.
Our goal is to continue creating an environment where players can develop their tennis, compete regularly, support their teammates and enjoy representing Redlands.
There will undoubtedly be plenty of close matches and challenges ahead, but we are excited to see what our teams can achieve this Summer.
Tennis Presentation Dinner Tickets
Rugby
Students and parents have been prompted via email: Please see link below to our End of Season survey. Parents & students are invited to fill out the survey.
Redlands Rugby Feedback Survey – Fill out form
At Redlands, we are committed to providing high‑quality sporting experiences that support student growth, wellbeing and enjoyment.
Congratulations to all players on their efforts throughout the season. We would also like to thank our families and supporters for their commitment, encouragement, and contribution to the program. We look forward to celebrating both team achievements and individual successes at our upcoming End of Season Awards Night. Tickets are available for purchase below.
Snowsports
We had a fantastic week at States in Perisher, with some amazing results across the team. Congratulations to the following students who have qualified to participate in the 2026 National Snowsport Championships. We’re incredibly proud of their achievements and are looking forward to a great week ahead!
- Olivia Yiyang Liu
- Jemima Joyce
- Olivia Hepple
- Linnea Robertson
- Jonathan Burton
- Mason Ye
- Sofia Robertson
- Mia Taylor
- Archie Mills
- Kathy Piao
- Charlotte Kim
- Zac Purdy
- Noah Taylor
- Xandy Duivenbode
- Ava Keller
- Isabelle Bannon
- Eva Fitzhenry
- Arkie Riches
- Lizzie Grinham
- Robbie Smith
- Aidan Schlederer
- Hugo Burton
- Hunter Penney
- James Ford
- Hamish Hopkins
- Cameron Beament
- Edward Grinham
- Penny Vincent-McGovern
Touch Football
Students are reminded as we head into the hotter months, all students are highly encouraged to wear a hat at training and should apply sunscreen before attending. Students should always have their own water bottle for sessions.
For week 8, students will be drafted into squads. These squads are flexible and students should expect player movement up until week 1 of Term 4. By FRIDAY this week, students will have an updated personal calendar with sessions for the remainder of term. Juniors can expect to remain in the afternoons, seniors will mostly be the mornings.
Rowing
Welcome back to Rowing for the 2026 / 2027 Summer Season! You should have all received a Senior and Junior Update however please find some further updates below:
Rowing Captains
Congratulations to Grace Ford and Augustus O’Sullivan on their selection as Rowing Captains for this Season. Previous captains Jemima Hugman (25’) / Alanah Winder (26’) and Angus McInnes (25’) / Henry Dobson (26’) set an incredible standard for them to follow and I am excited to see and support wherever they would like to take the role.
Rowing Calendar / Sessions / Regattas
Pulse is up to date with all Rowing Dates, please make sure you have reviewed at least the Rowing Calendar 26-27 in Files. This has all Sessions, Key Dates, Regattas etc. Please flag any conflicts with your coaches and Ben (Director of Rowing) so we can plan crews / sessions.
October Camp
The sign-up link for Senior Rowing October Berry camp will close this weekend, please make sure that you have signed up or let Ben know that you are planning on attending if you have not already:
New & Current Uniform
The new Rowing uniform will not be available for purchase until the end of Term 4. This will only become the official uniform for Term 1 2027 onwards. Until then, continue to represent the school in the classic “Bumblebee” Zootie.
A reminder to all families that while it is only Spring it is still quite hot in the later Sat AM mornings and afternoon sessions. Hats and sunscreen are required for outdoor training and I highly recommend long sleeves though this is not compulsory.
Sailing
Redlands Sailing Returns for an Exciting Spring and Summer Season
Redlands Sailing is back underway, and we are looking forward to another enjoyable spring and summer season on Sydney Harbour.
It has been wonderful to welcome a number of new sailors to the program while also seeing many familiar faces return. The start of the season has seen sailors quickly settling back into training, focusing on boat handling, racing skills, teamwork, and confidence on the water. Through a combination of on-water coaching and practical learning experiences, sailors will continue to build their skills and develop as competent and capable sailors throughout the term.
The Redlands Sailing Program provides students with a unique opportunity to participate in school sport while learning lifelong skills. Sailing encourages independence, resilience, decision-making, leadership, and teamwork, all while fostering a strong connection with the marine environment. Whether students are new to the sport or have previous experience, the program provides an enjoyable pathway for personal development and continued progression in sailing.
Over the coming months, sailors will be working towards our first major regatta of the season, the Redlands Cup, which will be held on 14 November. The regatta is always a highlight of the sailing calendar and provides students with an opportunity to apply the skills developed during training in a fun and competitive environment.
Our sailing community extends well beyond the water, and we are grateful for the support of our families. Redlands parents are organising a Coffee Meet & Greet on Saturday 5 September at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. We encourage all new and returning families to come along, enjoy a coffee, and connect with other members of the Redlands Sailing community.
We look forward to a fantastic season of learning, development, friendship, and sailing success.
See you on the harbour!
