Co-education
Redlands prides itself on its inclusive, real world, co-educational environment, where each individual student is valued and encouraged to let their light shine brightly - at school and beyond.
We have offered a co-education learning environment since 1978, focused on preparing students for a 21st Century life after school, ready to take their place within and contribute to a community which has equal footing for both males and females.
Inclusive and nurturing environment during school
At Redlands, co-education helps to develop a healthy respect between girls and boys as they work and learn together both in and out of the classroom. Our students set the highest parameters for interpersonal behaviour and stereotypical male/female problems are minimised through both genders sharing classrooms and playgrounds.
Learning with the opposite sex improves academic performance
Our students report that in learning together with the opposite sex, they get exposed to a diversity of ideas that improves their own academic performance, because boys and girls often have very different perspectives on events and issues.
Our strong HSC/IB results highlight reflect the power of this co-educational environment:
- In 2007, of our 12 of our students who achieved a UAI of 99 or above, 6 were girls and 6 were boys.
- In 2007 our top performing IB student was male; our top performing HSC student was female
- In 2006 our top performing IB student was female; our top performing HSC student was male
- Of our three IB students who have achieved a perfect 45/45 score since 2003 (UAI 99.95), one was female (2006) and two were male (2007, 2003).
Prepared for life after school
For more than 25 years, Redlands co-educational environment has helped to develop well-rounded and confident young adults with the emotional intelligence, maturity and inclusiveness that are critical for 21st Century life after school.
Students educated in a co-ed environment make a much easier transition to the adult arena of university or business. They do not fear barriers and are well able to deal with any which may arise.
For further reading: Dr Judith Gill - beyond the great divide - single sex or co-education? (2004)
