Reddam House20th April - 1st May

2011

Reddam House20th April - 1st May

2011

2003 saw the introduction of a cultural exchange program between Reddam House Schools in South Africa and Australia

This year it’s Reddam House Sydney’s turn to host this event.

Students from South Africa are due to participate, including students from Reddam House Constantia and Cape Town, as well as those from Reddam House Johannesburg .

We have put together an exciting program and we are confident that it will be most worthwhile and enjoyed by all.

Welcome to Sydney

We have gathered from opposite sides of the world – united by Reddam.

This festival is a very special opportunity to have all the Reddam Schools together in one place.

It is a chance to make new friends, learn exciting new skills, discover new talents, and extend yourself into new territories.

The Performing Arts are an integral part of the spirit and soul of Reddam House. The very fabric and essence of the school is manifest in these activities – This is a celebration of music, dance, art and drama….and of our spirit.

On behalf of Reddam Sydney, I would like to welcome you to the second “Gathering of the Tribes”

Graeme Crawford’s Address

20th April - Day of Leisurerks

• Arrival Time: 5.55 a.m.

• Sydney Orientation Bus Tour

• Lunch CBD

• Welcome Dinner 7 p.m.

• Workshop registration

• Sydney Tower 11 a.m.

• Power House Museum 3 p.m.

• Shopping and late night shopping

• All meals in the CBD

The Tower: Ranked as one of the safest buildings in the world the design has made the Tower capable of withstanding earthquakes and extreme wind conditions. 56 cables stabilise the tower, and if the strands of these cables were laid end to end, they would reach from Sydney to Alice Springs, or from Sydney to New Zealand.

The turret has a capacity of 960 persons, and contains two levels of restaurants, a coffee lounge, an Observation Deck, two tele-communication transmission levels and three plant levels.

Three high speed double deck lifts take approximately 40 seconds to travel from top to bottom.

The 1504 stairs, constantly monitored by security, provide emergency exits. Divided into two fire-isolated sets of pressurised stairs, they allow patrons direct access to street level.

Powerhouse: One of Sydney’s most distinguished and popular cultural institutions, the museum’s extensive science and design collection is thought-provoking, quirky and inter-active.

You could sit in an electric chair, match wits with an encryption machine, or play catch-up with anindustrial robot.

The Powerhouse also hosts a superb series of exhibitions on a wide range of subjects. Their publishing wing produces an excellent catalogue of books, brochures and CDs, and the shop is packed with interesting objects.

21st April - CBD Walking Tour

accommodation, and free events – all within a 20-minute walk of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Darling Harbour features many of the great Sydney attractions, including:

• Sydney Wildlife World – Sydney’s newest attraction. See over 6,000 Australian animals living in nine unique habitats – koalas, wallabies, frilled neck lizards, bilbies, taipans, and much more!

• Sydney Aquarium – one of thelargest in the world with more than 11,500 all-Australian aquatic animals.

• IMAX Theatre – catch a movie on this giant screen, more than eight storeys high.

22nd April - Good Friday Darling Harbour

• IMAX 11 a.m. Disney’s Mars needs Moms

• Sydney Wildlife World 3 p.m.

• Aquarium 4.30 p.m.

• Meals at Darling Harbour

Darling Harbour is one of the world’s great waterfront destinations.

With its spectacular harbour setting, Darling Harbour has many of Australia’s key tourist attractions in addition to a favourite place for Sydneysiders to spend their time relaxing and celebrating. Day and night, there’s always plenty of things to do at Darling Harbour. Explore this website for information on great places to eat and drink, shopping, attractions, arts,

The trip to Manly is the most beautiful day trip experience providing a spectacular view of the harbour city. Manly, is one of Sydney’s most popular holiday destinations with its expansive beach and many recreational attractions. It’s name derives from the stature of the Aboriginal men who waded into the water to greet the arrival of Governor Phillips boats.

MARY POPPINS features an impeccable Australian cast. Brilliantly adapted from the beloved books by Australia’s own P.L.Travers and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film.

MARY POPPINS has dazzled millions of people around the globe and now it is your chance to experience the magic. This emotive and fun filled production lifts audiences to unparalleled heights and places the show at the top of every theatre-goers “must-see” list.

• Harbour Cruise - Manly Beach

• Lunch Manly

• Group Photograph: Sydney Opera House steps

• Capitol Theatre: Mary Poppins 8 p.m.

• Dinner Chinatown

23rd April - Sydney Harbour & Opera House

24th April - Rocks, Opera House & Bridge

The Rocks precinct in Sydney, Australia. Traditionally the home of the Aboriginal Cadigal people, it is named after the rocky sandstone ledge where mariners of the First Fleet stepped ashore on 26 January 1788 and British settlement of Australia was first established.

Today it is Sydney’s historic old town quarter, nestled between the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.

Discover the stories behind its charming cobblestone laneways and historic buildings on an entertaining walking tour or simply wander about and experience a precinct steeped in history.

Great shopping, some of Sydney’s finest food and magical harbour views make The Rocks a unique destination not to be missed – and a wonderful place to start your exploration of the City of Sydney.

• Circular Quay: The Rocks, Opera House & Sydney Harbour Bridge

• Lunch: The Rocks

• Rehearsals - Reddam house Hall/Sports Workshops

• Dinner Reddam School

• Easter Show - Olympic Stadium

• Lunch & Dinner at Show

The Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual event, an iconic showcase of Australian culture, heritage and excellence. It combines innovation, heritage, education and entertainment. Every year The Sydney Royal Easter Show attracts around 900,000 visitors.

The Show aims to recognise achievements in agriculture through the various competitions that it organises and promote awareness of rural industries, issues and lifestyles

among city showgoers. It pays tribute to Australia’s agricultural heritage whilst providing a platform for the future.

The Show is also a dynamic entertainment experience for the whole family. Live music, extreme action performances, entertainment, sideshow, food, rides and shopping are all integral components of the Show.

25th April - Sydney Easter Show

Rehearsals

26th April

• Rehearsals

• Lunch/Dinner Reddam School/Bondi Junction

• Sport: Fixtures

• Evening Rehearsals: Adelaide Hall

27th April

• Bondi Beach

• Lunch in Bondi

• Westfield Bondi Junction

• Rehearsals: Adelaide Hall

• Darling Harbour/Chinatown

• Dinner: Chinatown/Darling Harbour

28th April

• Meals: Lunch/Dinner Reddam Canteen

• Workshops: Dance Drama Art Music

• Sport Fixtures

• Meals Canteen (Packed)

• Rehearsals

• SHOWCASE 1

29th April

• Workshops: Dance Drama Art Music

• Sport Fixtures

• Meals Canteen (Packed)

• Rehearsals

• Evening: Movies Bondi Junction

30th April - Shopping & 1st May - Last day

• Lunch/Pitt Street Mall

• Paddy’s Flea Market

• Flea Market - The Rocks

• Final Shopping

• Rehearsals - Adelaide Hall

• SHOWCASE 2

• Farewell Dinner - BBQ Reddam House

Sydney’s Paddy’s Markets as Australia’s original Market boasts products as varied as fruit vegetables, clothing, CDs, flowers, homewares, sunglasses, jewellery - and is one of Sydney’s major suppliers to the tourist with souvenirs and Australiana. In two locations Haymarket and Flemington

Whether you are shopping for the whole family or doing a leisurely weekend shop our community markets provide Sydney’s, and country New South Wales’, vast population with quality family needs.

• Departure Time: 15.15 p.m.

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Gathering Friendships