Community @ Redlands

Community @ Redlands2024-02-01T15:16:01+10:00
Parents | Students | Staff … building community together!

Community@Redlands promotes ongoing parent involvement in the college through regular opportunities and an annual events calendar that highlights and provides opportunities for participation in college events.

Members of our community have the opportunity to volunteer their time and support us throughout the year. Whether it’s assisting with one of our annual events or getting involved with our ongoing programs, there’s always a way to help. Browse the list below to learn more about each opportunity and how you can get involved.

ANNUAL Volunteer Opportunities

23 March: Junior School Getting to Know You Concert

The Performance Music Department, which hosts a variety of exceptional events throughout the year, is actively seeking volunteers to help ensure the success and smooth operation of these events.

Megan Palmer – mpalmer@redlands.qld.edu.au

10 May: Mother’s Day Stall

Our annual Mother’s Day Stall is a fun and festive event that our students eagerly look forward to. Stall volunteers are required to assist with various tasks such as setting up, wrapping gifts, and serving customers. Join us for a fun and rewarding experience. 

Amanda Fox & Wendy Rehrl – wrehrl@redlands.qld.edu.au

18 May: All Ensemble Concert

The Performance Music Department, which hosts a variety of exceptional events throughout the year, is actively seeking volunteers to help ensure the success and smooth operation of these events.

Megan Palmer – mpalmer@redlands.qld.edu.au

May: Book Fair

The Library, is actively seeking volunteers to help ensure the success and smooth operation of the Book Fair.

Jane Peachey – jpeachey@redlands.qld.edu.au or 07 3286 0222

 June: College Play

The Performance Music Department, which hosts a variety of exceptional events throughout the year, is actively seeking volunteers to help ensure the success and smooth operation of these events.

Megan Palmer – mpalmer@redlands.qld.edu.au

17 August: FUSION

The Performance Music Department, which hosts a variety of exceptional events throughout the year, is actively seeking volunteers to help ensure the success and smooth operation of these events.

Megan Palmer – mpalmer@redlands.qld.edu.au

30 August: Father’s Day Stall

Our annual Father’s Day Stall is a fun and festive event that our students eagerly look forward to. Stall volunteers are required to assist with various tasks such as setting up, wrapping gifts, and serving customers. Join us for a fun and rewarding experience. 

Amanda Fox & Wendy Rehrl – wrehrl@redlands.qld.edu.au

6 September: Grandparents Day

Grandparents Day is a special occasion for our community as we honour and celebrate the important role that grandparents play in our students’ lives. This day provides an opportunity for grandparents to visit our school, meet teachers, and experience the activities and lessons that their grandchildren engage in. 

Karen Crilley – kcrilley@redlands.qld.edu.au (Junior School EA)

7 September: Redlands College Concert in the Cathedral

The Performance Music Department, which hosts a variety of exceptional events throughout the year, is actively seeking volunteers to help ensure the success and smooth operation of these events.

Megan Palmer – mpalmer@redlands.qld.edu.au

25 October: World Teacher’s Day

World Teacher Day is an annual celebration that honours the invaluable contributions of teachers around the world. This year, we invite volunteers to join us in our efforts to support and uplift teachers in our community

Wendy Rehrl – wrehrl@redlands.qld.edu.au

15 November: Graduation Morning Tea

Join us in celebrating the achievements of our graduates by lending a hand in setting up, serving, and cleaning up. Your contribution will ensure that our graduates and their families have a memorable and enjoyable day. 

Wendy Rehrl- wrehrl@redlands.qld.edu.au

ONGOING Volunteer Opportunities

Library Volunteers

Our College Library is always in need of friendly volunteers to help keep the Library running smoothly. Volunteer tasks include re-shelving; book covering; stamping and end processing of resources; repairing; labelling; dusting shelves and many other odd jobs that come up from time to time.

Even just 30 minutes of your time can make a big impact. Please visit us between 8am to 4pm or call us at 07 3286 0215 or 07 3286 0213 to become a volunteer.

Thank you for your support!

Jane Peachey – jpeachey@redlands.qld.edu.au or 07 3286 0222

Tuckshop Volunteers

The tuckshop always welcomes additional volunteers to assist. If you’re able, please get in touch with our Tuckshop staff to be included on the roster. The Tuckshop staff are available to give you updates on the schedule.

Merice van der Merwe – 07 3286 0222

Freeze it Forward (food bank)

The Freeze-It-Forward initiative was started for the purpose of supporting College families walking through difficult or challenging seasons, by providing them with home-cooked meals and meal hampers. The Freeze-It-Forward initiative has touched, helped, and encouraged many families in need of support, and we are looking to continue to bless others in a BIG way through this initiative.

We are currently seeking a handful of volunteers in Junior, Middle, and Senior School to cook or provide meals in order to stock the Freeze-It-Forward fridge at the College. No Masterchef skills are required – just a serving heart and willingness to help College families in need of support.

If you’re interested in providing meals for the Freeze-It-Forward Initiative, please contact:

Karen Crilley – kcrilley@redlands.qld.edu.au (Junior School EA)

Junior School Classroom Volunteers

Volunteers are needed to make a difference in Junior School classrooms. Whether you can offer your time on a regular basis or just occasionally, your presence can make a significant impact on your child’s class.

Karen Crilley – kcrilley@redlands.qld.edu.au (Junior School EA)

Principal’s Discussion Forum

The Principal’s Forums will occur twice annually and serve as a platform for communication between the Principal and parents of the College. The forums will offer updates on the College’s strategic direction and provide an opportunity to receive feedback on community engagement events. If you cannot attend a forum but would like to make a suggestion or share feedback on an event, please email gbean@redlands.qld.edu.au.

Further opportunities to connect with us…

Buddies Community Playgroup: Meeting on Friday mornings in M Block from 9:00am to 10:30am. A fun and friendly place to play, chat and make a new buddy.  A weekly, 90 minute session for parents/carers and children aged birth-5 years. For more information, check out the Facebook page.

Parent Prayer Session:
We extend a warm invitation to join our Parent Prayer Sessions, where we gather to pray collectively for the college and its students.

Everyone is welcome to attend this opportunity to connect with God as a community.

Term 1:        Monday, 30 January 8:30-9:15am | College Heart
Term 2:        Monday, 22 April 8:30-9:15am | College Heart
Term 3:        Monday, 15 July 8:30-9:15am | College Heart
Term 4:        Tuesday, 7 October 8:30-9:15am | College Heart

Shelf Indulgence Book Club:
Join our book club with a difference! Parents, Staff, and Alumni are all welcome!

Read whatever you like, and share about what you have been reading – fiction, non-fiction, bios, magazines, graphic novels – anything! Come and enjoy time together whether you have finished your book or not. Get reading and have a fantastic time sharing and collecting great recommendations at each book club meeting. 

We will meet at Tanja’s Cafe, Main Road, Wellington Point on Thursday nights in weeks 4 and 8 of each term. Come alone or bring a friend…

15 February  |  14 March  |  9 May | 6 June | 1 August | 29 August | 24 October | 21 November

Chatting with fellow readers over a cuppa and naughty nibblies – what could be better?

If you would like to register your interest, please use the below form.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at jpeachey@redlands.qld.edu.au or call 07 3286 0222

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