Issue 521 | 8 Mar 24 | W6T1

In this issue

From the Principal Early Learning Centre Junior School Student VOICES Senior School School News Community News Leading the Way

Upcoming dates

Key dates for Term 1. To access the full calendar please click here.

Friday, 8 March 2024 International Women’s Day
Monday, 11 March 2024 Mid Term break – Labour Day Holiday
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Senior School Teacher Student Conferences
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 NAPLAN
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Years 10 to 12 Finish Early 1.05pm
Wednesday, 13 March 2024 Years 7 to 9 Early Finish
Thursday, 14 March 2024 SS Head of Schoolgirls Depart
Friday, 15 March 2024 ELC and Barbreck Twilight Picnic
Saturday, 16 March 2024 Heyington Club Dinner
Monday, 18 March 2024 Senior School Assembly – Harmony Day
Monday, 18 March 2024 ELC Parent Teacher Interviews
Wednesday, 20 March 2024 Senior School Parent Teacher Student Conferences
Wednesday, 20 March 2024 Australian Rowing Championships
Wednesday, 20 March 2024 Years 7 to 12 Early Finish
Friday, 22 March 2024 JS Music Assembly
Monday, 25 March 2024 Concerto Concert
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 Years 7 and 10 Immunisations
Wednesday, 27 March 2024 Senior School Easter Service (St John’s)
Thursday, 28 March 2024 Junior School Easter Service (St John’s)
Thursday, 28 March 2024 END OF TERM 1
Thursday, 28 March 2024 Boarding House Closes
Friday, 29 March 2024 Good Friday
Sunday, 31 March 2024 Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2024 Easter Monday

From the Principal

International Women’s Day 2024

International Women's Day is an occasion to celebrate the progress made towards achieving gender equality and women's empowerment, and to critically reflect on those accomplishments and strive for a greater momentum towards equality.

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Early Learning Centre

A Community of Learners

During their educational journey in Campbell House, our ELC children are provided with opportunities to develop a sense of community, learn about diversity and respect, develop an awareness of fairness, and become socially responsible.

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PFA Twilight Picnic

Pack a picnic, BYO food and drink (plastic wear only). Bring a rug/folding chair. PFA BBQ and soft drink available on the night. Ice cream stall. Proudly sponsored by LICKt
Ashburton (Ktenavos family).

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Junior School

Empowering Your Family with Knowledge 

Join us for an insightful and empowering presentation for parents on Respectful Relationships, Human Sexuality and Body Safety, with Vanessa Hamilton, it will be an invaluable opportunity to strengthen your family’s bond.

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Ambassadors at Work

Year 5 students have enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to collaborate with Year 6 students during our Barbreck Ambassador Program.

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News from the STEM Lab

Ahoy Scientists!    It has been a busy few weeks for STEM in Barbreck!    Across the cohorts we have been exploring biology. Our stick insects have returned, with…

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Chess Club 2024

Barbreck Chess Club is open to all students from Years 1 to 6, from beginners through to advanced players.  

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PFA Twilight Picnic

Pack a picnic, BYO food and drink (plastic wear only). Bring a rug/folding chair. PFA BBQ and soft drink available on the night. Ice cream stall. Proudly sponsored by LICKt
Ashburton (Ktenavos family).

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Student VOICES

Inspiring Inclusion on IWD

"In truth, inspiring inclusion first means to accept and embrace yourself. It is only once we recognise our own differences that we can truly accept and embrace those of others," shares Rhea Werner.

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Senior School

From our Head of Mathematics

In late 2023, two of our student mathematicians, Zimo (Yoyo) Gu in Year 9 and Jiayi (Amelia) Chen in Year 11, were invited to attend the High-Performance Program as a result of their outstanding achievements in various mathematics competitions.

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School News

Concerto Concert 2024

The St Catherine's School Music Department proudly presents the 2024 Concerto Concert, 6.30pm Monday 25 March, The Jamie and Rebecca Gray Theatre

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Community News

Leading the Way