Innovative Teaching Fellowship

Redlands Innovative Teaching Fellowship 2022

Innovative Teaching Fellowship 2022 Redlands School, Sydney, Australia Katie-Louise Clinton Marita Jansons Dean of Students P-6 Dean of Students 7-12 2

Contents Overview 4 Fellowship Aim and Goals 4 Introduction to Redlands 5 History 6 Educational Philosophy 7 Integrated Learning Journey 8 Student Wellbeing 9 Cocurricular Opportunities 10 Resources and Facilities 11 Strategic Plan 2021-2025 12 3

Overview Redlands is a leading contemporary coeducational Fellowship Aim and Goals school in Sydney. We are a non-selective day school providing a strong academic emphasis and a rich The aim of our fellowship is to explore Social and diversity of cocurricular opportunities to students Emotional Learning (SEL) in action, modelling our from Preschool to Year 12. Operating since 1884, Redlands 2022 Roadmap off best practice. Redlands has a tradition of innovation in approaches to learning and aspires to be a truly internationally The key goals of the study are to: minded learning culture and community. • Authentically experience both student and adult At Redlands, we ensure every student is known and SEL in action touring Chicago District Schools as a individually nurtured. High quality teaching based guest of Dr Pamela Randall Garner (CASEL) upon a modern approach to thinking and learning • Extend knowledge of how school programs can enables students to make the most of the academic include strategies and programming designed to and cocurricular opportunities, achieve life-readiness address the social emotional learning needs of and let their light shine. our students that are so critical to success. • Aligning our Redlands School Vision, School Values and staff professional learning with the CASEL framework and effectively communicating with our wider community and stakeholders. • Explore strategies to continue innovating and improving our approach to student, staff and community wellbeing supporting the Redlands strategic goal to “further develop the positive and supportive culture of wellbeing for all members of the community.” 4

Introduction to Redlands Vision Redlands is one of Australia’s preeminent coeducational independent schools. To inspire girls and boys to achieve life-readiness and We offer a contemporary, real world education designed to inspire academic to let their light shine, through the provision of a world excellence and confidence for life. recognised, contemporary education. The School delivers an outstanding academic education through the efforts of Mission exceptional teachers and through using research-based teaching and learning practices. We aim to provide a diverse and inclusive coeducational An extensive range of opportunities is offered to students in academic programs, environment based on innovative, flexible and research- sport, music, the creative and performing arts, STEAM initiatives, clubs, activities and in based teaching practice. In this context, staff and parents community service. all work together to instil sound values in the young people in our care and to inspire them to recognise These opportunities are designed to develop the whole person, enabling each student to and develop their unique potential, and to use their find their niche and explore their passions, while contributing to the life of the School. knowledge and abilities for the good of others. Redlands is a school grounded in the Anglican tradition and also welcomes students of Aspiration other faiths and none. In keeping with our School Values, we encourage each student to use their knowledge, abilities and personal time in service to others. Redlands is a leading contemporary and innovative school inspiring students to adapt, create and thrive in Through Redlands coeducational, inclusive and nurturing environment and its vibrant our complex global community. and dynamic community, each individual is valued and encouraged to let their light shine brightly – at school and beyond. Values Honesty Respect Responsibility Compassion Fairness Moral Courage Motto Luceat Lux Vestra (Let Your Light Shine) 5

Our History Redlands has been teaching children since 1884 1884 The College for Girls 1993 SCECGS Redlands and during that time, has led much innovation Redlands is established as The College for Girls in Fitzroy Redlands House Early Childhood Centre opens at in education in Australia. It is evident that the St, Milson’s Point, under the Misses Liggins and Arnold. Cremorne. essence of Redlands has been there from the High Country Campus in Jindabyne purchased. very beginning – the innovation, the willingness 1899 Redlands to reinvent itself to stay at the forefront of The School moves to Redlands House, located at the 1995 SCECGS Redlands education, the Redlands spirit. present site on Military Rd, Cremorne. Redlands Winter School opens at High Country Campus. Redlands Westpac Art Prize established. 1911 Redlands The School’s longest serving Head, Miss Roseby, is appointed 1998 SCECGS Redlands and operates the School until her retirement in 1945. Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy opens. Redlands House North Harbour Early Childhood Centre opens at 1946 SCEGGS Redlands Balgowlah. Redlands merges with Sydney Church of England Girls’ Grammar School (North Sydney) and becomes SCEGGS 1999 SCECGS Redlands Redlands. Bridge across Military Rd achieved through the single contribution of a parent. 1976 SCEGGS Redlands Several SCEGGS schools are sold and become independent 2002 SCECGS Redlands of the Anglican Church. Redlands is purchased by parents The Peter Cornish Building constructed on the Junior and comes under the management of an independent Campus. Board of Directors – SCEGGS Redlands Limited. 2006 Redlands 1978 SCECGS Redlands The Roseby Building and Liggins Atrium developed on the Coeducation is introduced and the School is renamed Senior Campus. The Adams Centre established. Sydney Church of England Coeducational Grammar School, Redlands. 2011 Redlands New purpose built Margaret Roberts Preparatory School 1982 SCECGS Redlands and multi-purpose Dunnet Hall open on the Junior The Margaret Roberts Preparatory School (K–2) established Campus. separate to Junior School. 2018 Redlands 1984 SCECGS Redlands The John Roberts Centre, part of Stage 1 of the Senior The School celebrates its 100th birthday with 900 students. Campus Master Plan, opens. The School celebrates 40 years of Coeducation and 30 1988 SCECGS Redlands years of International Baccalaureate. Redlands becomes the second school in NSW to offer the International Baccalaureate. 2020 Redlands The New Learning Hub, the final part of Stage 1 of the 1990 SCECGS Redlands Senior Campus Master Plan, opens. Redlands purchases the former Cremorne Girls High School and relocates the Junior School. 6

Our Educational Philosophy The Redlands Learning Platform has been developed to help our students achieve academic excellence and prepare them for their tertiary studies and the 21st century workforce. Based on Harvard University’s Teaching for Understanding and Cultures of Thinking, the Redlands Learning Platform: • Focuses students on the learning • Teaches for understanding • Encourages deep learning strategies • Encourages independence in student learning • Develops a growth mindset Real learning and deep understanding lie at the heart of the Redlands Learning Platform. Students experience learning success when they are provided with excellent, futures-focused learning opportunities within an enriched culture of thinking and learning. We value thinking and believe that all learning is a consequence of effective thinking, which is valued, visible and actively promoted in all learning areas. We are proud of our students’ achievements. In 2021, 80% of all students placed in the top 20% of the New South Wales ATAR results, with 41% of students achieving an ATAR of 95+. We develop distinct learner attributes, dispositions and habits of mind in Redlands students. These include the thinking and learning skills and attitudes of critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, collaboration, curiosity, open-mindedness and reflection, so students can participate in their communities as active, compassionate and responsible citizens. 7

Our Integrated Learning Journey Redlands’ whole-of-school approach to teaching and learning enables students to learn in a progressive sequence, ensuring that each educational stage complements earlier learning phases and lays the foundation for successful learning in the future. The four specialist learning environments recognise the individual needs of our 1,780 students at different stages of development; and build independence, skills and confidence at each level. Preschool: Junior, Senior and Secondary School: Years 7-12 Students develop skills and confidence for life – the Transition Classes critical and creative thinking skills and problem- Redlands Secondary School is a dynamic and solving skills necessary to meet challenges and The Redlands House Preschool program provides inspiring learning environment focused on preparing embrace opportunities and change in the 21st a high quality Early Childhood program within a girls and boys for the real world outside the school century. stimulating, innovative and caring environment. walls – a world that is coeducational, global in This fosters students’ natural curiosity and thirst for outlook and ever-changing. knowledge and establishes in each child a love of learning and a strong sense of self. Our 980 students have the opportunity to grow academically and personally in a values-based Preparatory School: Kindergarten-Year 2 environment designed to meet the needs of students in their final years of schooling. They test their In the Margaret Roberts Preparatory School, mental boundaries, aspire to the highest levels of teachers help students progress towards becoming understanding and confidently explore opportunities independent life-long learners. The love of learning to commence tertiary studies. fostered in these years ensures that students move forward into the Junior School with confidence, ready The choice of Higher School Certificate or the and willing to accept new challenges and explore International Baccalaureate Diploma program gives wider horizons. students the flexibility to develop their own pathway to academic success. Redlands has offered the IB Junior School: Years 3-6 for 30 years, longer than any other school in NSW and today, around 50% of Redlands Year 11 and 12 In the Junior School, students are encouraged students are enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme. to explore their emerging independence, accept greater responsibility and become self-motivated The Secondary School BYO Device program enables independent learners. As students make the students to enhance their learning through the transition to Secondary School, they take with them use of ICT and provides further opportunities to a love of life and learning and a sense of pride in differentiate student learning through multimedia themselves and their School. creation, online collaboration and productivity tools. 8

Student Wellbeing Student Wellbeing at Redlands is the evidence based SEL strategies so that our embodiment of our ethos, values and community members thrive personally and mission. It is being committed to fostering academically, develop and maintain positive a learning environment which is safe, relationships, become lifelong learners and supportive and caring and promotes social, contribute to a more caring, just world. spiritual and emotional wellbeing and learning – a culture in which each student is The effectiveness of our Student known and valued. Wellbeing program is characterised by: We aim to ensure that school life is a positive, • the notion of partnership underpinning meaningful and rewarding experience and direct all school relationships, with students of the energies of the School towards the holistic all ages working towards independence; development of each student. We recognise that students bring with them a wide range of interests, • students developing resilience, self- strengths and talents and we work with students confidence, a growth mindset and a and parents to explore and expand these, to commitment to personal excellence support the growth and development of skills based on a positive set of values and and to build a strong sense of compassion and respect for the values of others; empathy within our school community. • students developing a strong sense of Our Student Wellbeing program is a structured responsibility both to self and to the age-and stage-appropriate program delivered by wider community; and Class Teachers, Year Coordinators and the Dean of Students (P-6) in the Preparatory and Junior • students taking increasing personal Schools, and by Tutors, Year Advisors and the Dean responsibility for their actions, of Students (7-12) in the Secondary School. School developing skills for managing their Counsellors and Chaplains to ensure the wellbeing lives and possessing a high level of of each student. social competence that enhances the quality of their lives and the lives of Throughout their whole Redlands journey, others. the CASEL Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Framework creates a foundation for applying 9

Cocurricular Opportunities Redlands offers an extensive range of The Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy provides an Clubs/Activities cocurricular activities covering all interests opportunity for students to combine their academic study from sport to music, performing and visual with a full ballet and dance program. Students can either The extensive clubs and activities program offers a number arts, academic and leadership and camps and undertake vocational Dance education and training in of cocurricular opportunities in the area of Technology, community service. They provide students Secondary School, including the choice of HSC and IB including the Engineering Club, Makerspace and Game with the encouragement to explore their Dance, or participate in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and Tap Building. There is an extensive Debating program and other individual interests, talents and passions as a cocurricular activity from Preschool to Year 12. clubs such as the Latin Club, Robotics Club and the Science and are fundamental to building confidence, Olympiad to promote STEAM related activities. persistence and resilience. In the field of Drama and Theatre, there are opportunities for group and individual tuition in Acting, Musical Sport Theatre and Theatresports, as well as classes in film and production. Popular sports at Redlands include Basketball, Netball, Football and Rowing. We also offer AFL, Athletics, Cross A highlight of the school year is the Gala Arts Festival, Country, Hockey, Swimming, Rugby, Tennis, Touch Football, which showcases the very best of the School’s Performing Sailing, Surfing and Waterpolo. Redlands is known for its Arts at an external professional theatre. Snowsports program and Winter School offering at our High Country Campus in the Snowy Mountains. We are proud to Visual Arts have taught a significant number of elite athletes who have competed at national and international levels. In addition to Visual Arts cocurricular activities, the School encourages Visual Arts through the Redlands Konica Minolta Performing Arts Art Prize, which it has run for over 20 years. In this showcase of the very best of Australasian contemporary art, a guest There is a strong Performing Arts program on offer for curator selects around 20 established contemporary artists students from Kindergarten to Year 12, in the areas of to participate in the main prize, each of whom selects Music, Ballet and Dance, Drama and Theatre. In addition to an emerging artist to participate in the emerging artist group and individual tuition, there are many performance prize. With both winning artworks acquired by the School, opportunities both at School and externally, in a our Visual Arts students have an extensive collection of professional theatre. contemporary art to inspire their own art-making. Around 600 students participate in the Music program, Outdoor Education performing in a wide range of ensembles including Orchestra, Concert Band, Stage Band and Rock Bands. Prep From Years 2 to 11, all students are involved in curriculum Strings for Year 2 students and the Music Instrumental camps, where residential-style experiences are conducted in a Program (MIP) program for Junior School students provide sequential learning program in a wide range of environments the opportunity for younger students to learn instruments throughout NSW. The Outdoor Education program offers and are a stepping stone for students to join the extensive a progression of physical and mental challenges which are cocurricular Music Ensembles program. skills based and experiential, and build on the previous years’ experiences. The camps develop essential life skills, improve self-confidence and develop a deep respect for the natural environment. 10

Our Resources and Facilities Redlands is situated in Cremorne, on Sydney’s Lower North Shore, approximately six minutes from the CBD. The location is one of the most attractive parts of Sydney, close to the harbour, nearby parks and local cafes. The Senior Campus and Junior Campus are located within easy walking distance of each other. The Junior Campus houses the Junior School and Preparatory School, as well as Redlands House Preschool. The School also has High Country Campus in the Snowy Mountains which provides students with unique opportunities for outdoor education, as well as a Winter School program for students in Years 7-10. Redlands provides a specialist facility for students of dance through the Redlands Ballet and Dance Academy, located on the Junior Campus. The School has developed a Master Plan for its Senior Campus, continuing to maintain a strong investment program to ensure that the built environment creates a unique ‘space and place’ that fosters learning within the principles of the Redlands Learning Platform. Construction of Stage 1 of the Master Plan has been completed. This comprises: • A Music Centre (opened February 2018) • A Learning Hub providing contemporary learning facilities for English, Mathematics, Social Science, Visual Arts and Innovative Design (opened July 2020) • A Pastoral Care Centre • A 40% expansion in recreational space, including a larger north-facing landscaped area. 11

Stragegic Plan 2021-2025 Culture of Personal Quality Culture of Sustainable Innovation Excellence Staff Wellbeing Facility Development Sustain and Support individual Continue to attract Further develop deepen a Culture students to quality staff, the positive and Provide of Innovation in achieve personal enhance required supportive Culture sustainable facility our school excellence skill sets of Wellbeing for all development through programs and manage members of our which delivers on and pathways performance community our aspiration effectively 12