JUNIOR SCHOOL CO-CURRICULAR ELEVATE PROGRAM
Creating opportunities for students to elevate and flourish
mjones@redeemer.com.au
Junior Tech is a two-year co-curricular program that introduces students to robotics and coding through fun, hands-on learning. Using tools like Root iRobot, LEGO WeDo, SPIKE Prime, and Sprite Lab, students build programming skills and explore key concepts like sequencing, branching, and iteration preparing them for advanced programs and FIRST LEGO League competitions.
Next Tech is a hands-on co-curricular program where students advance their coding skills by creating interactive games with Scratch. Building on prior knowledge, they explore variables, events, loops, and conditionals while developing creativity, problem-solving, and logical thinking.
Redeemer Robotics is one of the pinnacles of our Elevate program, offering students in Years 5–7 the chance to compete in the exciting FIRST LEGO League Challenge competition. In teams, students design, build, and program robots to tackle real-world science and engineering problems. With the energy of a sporting event, this competition fosters teamwork, innovation, and lifelong skills —all while having a blast!
mjones@redeemer.com.au
mjones@redeemer.com.au
mjones@redeemer.com.au
Junior eSports offers students in Years 4–6 a fun, team-based introduction to competitive gaming, building digital skills, communication, and strategic thinking. With a new game each term Just Dance, Mario Kart, and Minecraft students enjoy age-appropriate challenges that foster collaboration and friendly competition.
Maddison Jones mjones@redeemer.com.au
STEAM Club at OSHC offers students the chance to explore coding and tackle exciting engineering challenges. Through hands-on projects, students develop critical problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork. This club provides a fun and engaging environment for young learners to dive into the world of technology and engineering.
Redeemer's OSHC provides students with the chance to experience the power, purpose, and fun of drama. We create a space where kids can be themselves, exploring who they are now and who they want to become. With passion, courage, and the skills to speak up, our students are empowered to overcome any challenge Ms Geena Barnes
gbarnes@redeemer.com.au
Ms Geena Barnes
gbarnes@redeemer.com.au
Redeemer's Junior School library offers competitions and events like Readers Cup, Write a book in a day, Premier’s Reading Challenge, and more. These activities enhance literacy, creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork, helping students engage with books and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Theresa Cumming
PROGRAM
The Prime Minister's Spelling Bee competition allows students in Years 3-6 to showcase their phonetic awareness and spelling skills. Held in Term 3, students compete against their peers at the school, state, and national levels Registration details will be announced shortly.
This year, Redeemer has been chosen as the Northern Region host school for the Interschool Griffith Uni STEM Cup. 30 Redeemer Year 5 and 6 students will be selected to compete in 8 rotational stations, facing off against students from neighbouring schools in the region. The top 2 performing schools at the end of the day will be invited to attend the state finals at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Details on how your child can nominate for this competition will be released shortly.
Being selected to represent Redeemer at the annual Queensland da Vinci Decathlon offers students the chance to challenge themselves across ten diverse disciplines. This prestigious event promotes critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, while sparking intellectual curiosity and a deeper understanding of a wide range of subjects. Students gain invaluable experience applying their knowledge in a competitive yet supportive setting, competing against peers from across the region.
ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
At Redeemer, we’ve nurtured a strong, positive connection between our Senior and Junior school over the years. Each term, the Academic Captains collaborate with teachers from both part of the college to organise exciting academic challenges that bring together Year 12 and Year 6 students. These initiatives not only foster mentorship and teamwork but also create a sense of friendly rivalry, strengthening the shared commitment to academic excellence across the college.
ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
nweil@redeemer.com.au
Mrs Amanda Johansen
Mrs Amanda Johansen
Mrs Amanda Johansen
Mrs Amanda Johansen & Mr Nathan Weil
PROGRAM
Selected Year 5 and 6 students will represent Redeemer at the Griffith University Science and Engineering Discovery Day a fun, full-day event where teams from up to eight schools compete in hands-on STEM challenges like Gust Busters and Electropolis. Students work in small groups to solve problems, earn points, and build teamwork and innovation skills in a friendly, competitive environment. Miss Erin O’Connor
Students in Years 5 and 6 will explore their creativity through a hands-on visual arts program, experimenting with techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, and mixed media. They’ll develop skills in composition and colour while expressing their ideas and building confidence as young artists.
Mrs Amanda Johansen ajohansen@redeemer.com.au ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
The Redeemer Chess Club is back stronger and more exciting than ever! We’re thrilled to relaunch in partnership with Gardiner Chess, offering junior students from Prep to Year 6 the chance to learn and grow under the guidance of expert coaches. Whether you’re just starting out or already a seasoned player, Redeemer Chess Club is the perfect place to develop your strategic skills, challenge yourself, and enjoy the thrill of competitive play. Join us and unlock your full chess potential! Mr Jeff Li
jli@redeemer.com.au
eoconner@redeemer.com.au Mrs Amanda Johansen
ajohansen@redeemer.com.au
