2024 Festival of Redlands

Please join us for an unforgettable Birthday Celebration, shining a light on 140 years of exceptional Redlands education.  Join us on the Junior Campus to explore the past, present and future of our school with showcases in Performing Arts, Sports, Academics, Visual Arts, Innovative Design and Technology and Outdoor Education. 

•  Entry is free so please register your attendance at the checkout via 'Register and get Ride Tickets here' 
• There will be a selection of sporting and ticketed activities.  Ticketed activities can be booked in advance via ‘Register and get Ride Tickets here’ or buy your ticket on the day.

Read on to find out more about the Festival.....

Festival of Redlands - House Challenge!

Bring the Redlands spirit to life by participating in the house challenge and compete for the inaugural Festival of Redlands Trophy by racking up house points through the spirited activities and friendly competition.

How does it work?

• Show your House Spirit: Each house will decorate its own marquee and in addition, come dressed in your House colours for a chance to win house points for the best dressed and best decorated marquee.
• Play Sports: Compete in various sports throughout the afternoon (see activity details below) and house points will be awarded for participation and winning.

What's on at the Festival?

Entertainment and Food

• The Entertainment Quarter: Head to the Piazza to watch students showcase their musical, dance and drama talents throughout the day.
• Visual Arts and Academics Alley: Explore the ground floor classrooms and undercroft of the Margaret Robert's building to see displays of our academic and visual arts programs
• Art Auction: Bid on artworks created by the students of Prep School and Redlands House with proceeds supporting the High Country Campus appeal.
• International Food Extravaganza: Enjoy a selection of foods from China, Spain, France, Japan and traditional Aussie favourites, celebrating Redlands cultural diversity and language program.
• Alumni Cafe: Treat yourself to barista-made coffee, home baked cupcakes, brownies and cookies by the Redlands community.
• The Foundation Wishing Tree: Keep an eye out for the Wishing Tree in the Central Piazza where you can write a birthday message and / or offer up a donation.  All birthday messages will be hung from the tree.

Sporting Activities

Engage in a variety of free activities to earn House points, including: 

• Field and Rowing games: Compete in various field sports like 'Soccer Shoot Out' or Touch Rugby and rowing events on the Oval
• Netball, Basketball and Slider Hockey: Get a team together to show off your skills at Dunnet Hall in some friendly netball and basketball games
• Climbing Frame Ninja Courses: Try your hand at timed climbing challenges across the Junior School.
• Handball Tournament: Show off your passing and shooting skills and join the tournament at the Handball courts in front of Parkes Building

Ticketed Activities

$5 per ride  (a ticket for these activities can be purchased beforehand via 'Register and get Ride Tickets here' or on the day, subject to availability)

• Kindi Farm (All ages): Visit the farm at the top car park and get close up to your favourite animals
• Mechanical Snowboard (8 years and above. Maximum weight 125kg): Test your snowboard skills on the urban slopes outside Dunnet Hall. 
• Bubble Soccer (Kindy and above): Have fun with human bubble soccer at the Redlands House Courts
• Climbing Wall (All ages but if under 5, they must be accompanied by an adult at all times): Challenge yourself on the climbing wall at the south end of the Oval
• Silent Disco (All ages): Dance your heart out at the Parkes Building and you're in with a chance to earn some house points

Grand Finale

Don't miss the ultimate House Tug-o-War to wrap up the festivities!  Register on arrival and battle it out for House bragging rights in this exciting end-of-festival showdown.

What do I need to do now?

We can't wait to celebrate with you and make this a birthday to remember so what now? 

• Register your attendance
• Ticketed activities:  You can either book your ticket via ‘Register and get Ride Tickets here’ or buy your ticket on the day. 
• Wristbands: Upon entry, students will receive their House Wristband (no one else requires one) and will be ready for collection on the day. 

Proudly brought to you by the Redlands Parents and Friends Association (RPFA), Friends of Groups and all in collaboration with The Foundation, Redlands Staff, Students and Alumni.