Reddam House North Shore

🎤 Twenty-five students. One stage. Countless ideas.

Last Wednesday, our annual Public Speaking Night showcased the confidence, creativity and communication skills of our students. From thought-provoking topics to polished delivery, the standard was exceptionally high and reflected the hard work that had gone into preparing each speech.

A special thank you to Ms Jane Magao for her guidance and mentorship, and to the many students, families and staff who came along to support our speakers.

🎤 TEDxYouth@RHNS: 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

Last Friday, we proudly hosted our inaugural TEDxYouth event, bringing together students, families and members of the wider community for an evening of ideas, curiosity and meaningful conversation.

Centred around the theme 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴, the event was the culmination of more than 10 months of planning by our student-led TEDx team , whose dedication and leadership brought the vision to life.

A sincere thank you to our inspiring speakers:

✨ 𝗝𝗼𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻, Chief Marketing Officer, THE ICONIC
✨ 𝗗𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘆, President, Australian Science Communicators
✨ 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿, Australian Bobsleigh Athlete and Former Brisbane Broncos Player
✨ 𝗡𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲, Author, Coach and Leadership Expert
✨ 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Sydney

Congratulations to our TEDxYouth organising committee on an extraordinary achievement. We are incredibly proud of what you have achieved and look forward to seeing where your next 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 take you.

Nearly 300 students from Kindergarten to Year 11 took part in this year’s Instrumental Competition, showcasing their talents across Piano, Wind & Brass, Strings and Percussion categories. 🎹🎻🎺🥁

After a series of preliminary rounds, the finalists took to the stage this week, performing with remarkable skill, musicality and confidence. We were also honoured to welcome internationally acclaimed pianist as adjudicator for the finals.

As one of the key pillars of a Reddam education, the performing arts encourage students to pursue excellence, creativity and self-expression. The talent on display was a testament to the dedication and passion of our young musicians.

👏 Congratulations to all students who participated and to those who earned a place in the finals.

Creativity, confidence and collaboration were on full display at last week’s RHAP (Reddam House Art & Performance) Assemblies. 🎭🎶✨

Across two vibrant days, students from Kindergarten to Year 11 took to the stage across music, drama, dance, public speaking and the visual arts.

From choral and string performances to ballet, solo musical items and dramatic storytelling, each assembly reflected the incredible breadth of creativity within our school community while giving students the opportunity to develop confidence, stage presence and their voice through performance.

Congratulations to all students involved, as well as the student crews, staff and support teams who helped bring the assemblies to life. ❤️

🎗️Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea ☕️

On Thursday, students from across all year groups came together for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, raising over $500 for cancer research and support services.

A huge congratulations to our Charity Portfolio, led by Year 11 student Cadence Cheng, for organising a bake sale in support of such a meaningful cause. From baking and fundraising to simply showing up, it was inspiring to see students and staff across the school unite in support of families affected by cancer.

Every dollar raised brings us one step closer to better treatments, greater support, and hope for those affected by cancer. We are incredibly proud of everyone who contributed to making the day so special. 💛

🌊🔬 From octopuses to sea urchins, our Year 11 Biology students spent the day exploring the incredible biodiversity of Long Reef Aquatic Reserve during their ecological field study.

Guided by Mrs Lowery and Ms Lansley, students investigated the abiotic and biotic factors influencing life on the rocky shore platform through transects, quadrat sampling and water testing, while gaining firsthand insight into ecosystem dynamics and species adaptation.

Blessed with perfect weather, the excursion was an engaging and memorable opportunity to bring classroom learning to life in one of Sydney’s most beautiful coastal environments. 🌿🐙🪸

Lunchtime well spent! Our students were busy preparing for the Australian History Competition, developing their conceptual understanding, thinking skills, and source interpretation. A fantastic effort from our dedicated historians.

Celebrating the wonderful mums and mother figures in our community today and every day. 💛

Thank you for the love, support and encouragement you give so generously behind the scenes and every step of the way.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Reddam House North Shore. 💐