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Acting Deputy Principal and Senior School Report
by Acting Deputy Principal and Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum On Wednesday of last week we marked the last day of classes for our Year 12s. I trust it was a really positive day for each student. While we were restricted in what we could do, I am grateful to the many…
Teaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Exam preparation We have entered exam season with the VCE Unit 3/4 exams underway and the first of the Unit 1/2 exams on Friday, November 5. All Year 12 and 11 students should now be actively preparing for these important assessment tasks. Teachers have prepared information…
Junior School
By Mr Gavin Webb, Director of the Junior School “Patience is a virtue” Upon our return to on-site learning, I have heard a number of staff saying to students in their care “patience is a virtue”, which was then met with a confused teenage face and a returning question, “what does that mean?” A virtue…
Mission Report
by Director of Mission, Mr Geoff Brodie 29 October has been nominated World Teachers’ Day. Let us call on Pope Francis to guide our reflection on this theme. In 2019 Pope Francis wrote that teaching is “beautiful because it allows us to see the people who are entrusted to our care grow day after day….
Performing Arts Report
by Ms Monique Allen, Head of Co-Curricular Performance 2022 Leadership Announcement Congratulations to our wonderful incoming leadership team pictured below. We are so excited to see you captain your respective areas with pride. Drama Club Drama Club is back in action with students from years 7-11 gathering to continue developing their performance skills. Pictured…
Middle School Report
by Mr Michael Busscher, Director of the Middle School Just a reminder to all Year 9 families that this term will be a very busy one, as the boys continue their journey towards completing their education in the Middle School. Again, I remind everyone that the Grampians Camp set for next week following the Melbourne…
Careers Update
Please read the Weekly Career News each week to ensure you keep up to date with upcoming career events and key dates. Please click on the following link to view the current Weekly Careers News. Weekly Careers News 27 October 2021 Mr Anthony Meehan Careers and Transition Manager
Main Oval upgrade underway – Your chance to own your own piece of the Oval!
If you have driven down Eyre Street of late you could be forgiven for mistaking the surface of our Main Oval for resembling that of a local quarry. Fear not. Work is now well underway on the planned reconfiguration, reorientation and resurfacing of the Main Oval. In past weeks, thousands of cubic metres of soil have…
Acting Deputy Principal and Senior School Report
by Acting Deputy Principal and Director of the Senior School, Mr Hamish McCrum Last week we celebrated our Transfer of Leadership and Senior Awards, albeit without being able to gather all Year Levels in an assembly and invite parents, rather we filmed and shared this event. Some students have worked very diligently and contributed in…
Teaching and Learning Report
By Director of Teaching and Learning, Mrs Julia Petrov Review and reflection of Term 3 Mid-semester reports provide an overview of a student’s classroom work habits, class attendance (online and at school) and academic progress for the term. Some students find studying remotely more challenging than others and this may be seen in their academic…