It has been fantastic reconnecting with everyone after my Long Service Leave during Term 1. I loved hearing about all the exciting things that happened while I was away!  

The start of this term has already been filled with amazing activities and student achievements, with even more great events to look forward to in the coming weeks. 

State Swimming Championships Success 

Last Friday, our School had an incredible showing at the SSV State Swimming Championships, with all six of our representatives earning medals. Congratulations to Nina Steedman, Catherine Barry, Abigail Chan, Ivy Zu, Mariella Simmons, and Kimberly Chen for their outstanding performances.  

Here is a summary of their achievements: 

• The Open Medley Team – first place 
• The 11-Year-Old Freestyle Relay Team – second place 
• Mariella Simmons earned first place in Freestyle and third place in Backstroke 
• Kimberly Chen achieved second place in the Butterfly event. 

Well done to all our swimmers and thank you to Barbreck Coordinator of Sport, Miss Olivia Cody, for her efforts in training and supporting the students. For a detailed report click here. 

Years 5 & 6 Beyond Boundaries Outdoor Adventure Camp 

This week our Years 5 & 6 students attended their outdoor adventure camp at Golden Valleys Lodge on the Mornington Peninsula.  

I had the pleasure of visiting the Camp on Tuesday, and it was wonderful to see everyone having such a fantastic time. Students and staff enjoyed activities like surfing, the leap of faith, the giant swing, and, of course, the delicious food.  

A huge thank you to our teachers Ms Johansen, Ms Ainsworth, Mr Whittaker, Mrs Bacon, Miss Wardlaw, and Mr Lewis for their care and enthusiasm during the Camp. 

Upcoming Events 

• Barbreck Chess Tournament: Next Wednesday, we will host our annual Barbreck Chess Tournament. With a large number of students enrolled, it’s sure to be a day filled with strategic thinking and friendly competition. 
• Interschool Cross Country: On Thursday, 30 of our students will represent St Catherine’s at the Interschool Cross Country event. They’ve been training hard, and we know they’ll do us proud. 

Good luck to all our students participating in these events!