I am thrilled to announce that Term 2 is off to a fantastic start!  

Our Co-curricular activities have kicked off with a flurry of events, including Interschool sporting competitions and our annual House Chess Tournament. Our dedicated staff and volunteers have been busy planning a wide range of activities to enrich our students’ learning, boost School spirit, and strengthen community engagement. 

House Athletics Carnival

The House Athletics Carnival for students in Years 3 to 6 took place in beautiful sunshine at Duncan Mackinnon Reserve on Tuesday 7 May. It was a great success, with students proudly wearing their House colours and leading House spirit chants created by their Year 6 leaders.  

It was an impressive showcase of athleticism and determination. I am incredibly proud of all the competitors. A special mention goes to those who gave their best effort, even if athletics isn’t their favourite activity. 

Here are some of the key results for the day: 

• Junior Flyer (fastest Years 3 and 4 student) Winner: Jemima Grinsell 
• Blue Ribbon (fastest Years 5 and 6 student) Winner: Imogen Brownjohn 
• House Athletics Champion: Beaulieu Blair (winning for the third year in a row) 

I also want to thank the parents who attended the event to support their daughters. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated by the students and the wider School community. Many thanks to our Barbreck Coordinator of Sport, Miss Liv Cody, and the Junior School staff for making the day a resounding success. A more detailed report of the event is provided here. 

Mother’s Day Stall

Today, our PFA held their annual Mother’s Day Stall. It was a fantastic event, with a beautiful array of gifts for our students to purchase for their mothers, grandmothers, and other special people in their lives. Thank you to everyone involved in making this event a success. I hope everyone has a wonderful Mother’s Day on Sunday. 

Upcoming Events

Next Friday 17 May, students in Prep to Year 3 will welcome their grandparents and other special visitors into our School. This annual event is a fantastic opportunity for our students to share their classroom experiences and showcase their work with someone special. We will begin the day with tea and coffee in the Wintergarden at 8:20 am. I look forward to seeing everyone there. 

Next week, we will be hosting Music Recitals on Wednesday 15 May, and Thursday 16 May. Please keep an eye on the St Catherine’s news portal for more details about these events. This is a great opportunity for our Music students to perform and demonstrate the skills they’ve developed through hours of rehearsals and dedication. I invite parents, friends, and other students to attend and support our talented performers. 

Important Dates: Term 2

Thursday 16 May – Open Morning 

Friday 17 May – JS Prep to Year 3 Special Visitors’ Morning 

Wednesday 22 May – JS District Soccer & Netball Year 6 

Thursday 23 May – Years 3 and 5 ACARA Testing 

Friday 24 May – Ruth Langley Luncheon 

Thursday 30 May – GSV Cross Country Years 5&6 

Friday 31 May – Year 7 2025 Orientation 1 (9.00am to 12.00pm) 

Tuesday 4 June – Open Morning & JS District Hockey 

Wednesday 5 June – JS Careers Morning & JS District AFL 

Thursday 6 June – PFA Years 4 to 6 Social Evening 

Monday 10 June – Mid Term Break – King’s Birthday 

Wednesday 19 June – JS Wellbeing Festival 

Thursday 20 June – JS Music Assembly 2.00pm – NEW DATE

Thursday 20 June – End of Term 2, 3:20pm 

Friday 21 June – Staff Assessment and Reporting Day – Pupil Free 

Thank you for being a part of our School community. I look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!