Issue 540 | 23 Aug 24 | W6T3

In this issue

From our Principal From our Head of Early Learning Centre Senior School News Junior School News Community News School News Leading the Way

Upcoming dates

Key dates for Term 3. To access the full calendar please click here.

Sunday, 25 August 2024 Intermediate Parliamentary Debating
Sunday, 25 August 2024 SDTAV Public Speaking Festival
Monday, 26 August 2024 Senior School Assembly – Captains’ Speeches
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 Spring Music Concert
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 ELC Father’s Day Celebration
Friday, 30 August 2024 PFA Father’s Day Breakfast
Friday, 30 August 2024 PFA Father’s Day Stall
Sunday, 1 September 2024 Father’s Day
Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Senior School Chess Tournament
Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Australian Interschool Snowsports Championships, Perisher
Wednesday, 4 September 2024 Junior School District Athletics
Wednesday, 4 September 2024 Early Finish Years 7 to 12
Wednesday, 4 September 2024 Senior School Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
Monday, 9 September 2024 House Debating Finals
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 GSV Track and Field Finals Evening
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 SCOGA Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum Event
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 Early Finish Years 7 to 12
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 Senior School Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
Thursday, 12 September 2024 Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews
Friday, 13 September 2024 Junior School Music Assembly
Saturday, 14 September 2024 Vancouver and Buffalo Exchange Departs
Monday, 16 September 2024 Senior School Handover Assembly
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 Bands Blast
Wednesday, 18 September 2024 Snowsports Presentation Dinner
Thursday, 19 September 2024 Barbreck Charity Day (Years 5/6 Ambassador Challenge)
Thursday, 19 September 2024 Boarding Parents’ Dinner
Friday, 20 September 2024 End of Term 3

From our Principal

From our Head of Early Learning Centre

Senior School News

Science Week 2024

Science Week at St Catherine's in 2024 celebrated our emerging scientists and explored this year's theme on Species Survival – More than Just Sustainability.

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News from Year 10

Kari Prendergast and Martha McKellar share fundraising projects they are working on as part of their St Catherine's Leadership Diploma.

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Junior School News

GSV Athletics Carnival 2024

This week's GSV Athletics Carnival marked the first major competition for our Years 5 and 6 students this term, providing them with excellent preparation for the upcoming Armadale District Athletics on 4 September.

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Community News

Sports Auxiliary Father Daughter Dinner 2024

Thank you to our community for supporting the Sports Auxiliary's Father Daughter Dinner last week. Guest Speaker Ben Crowe's messages during the Dinner were relevant and inspiring, creating heartfelt discussions throughout the evening.

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PFA Father’s Day Breakfast 2024

The PFA Father's Day Breakfast will be held on Friday 30 August from 7am at the Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club, with Guest Speaker, Ms Sue Williams, Chief Executive of Cabrini Australia. Book your tickets here.

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School News

St Catherine’s Spring Music Concert

St Catherine's School Music Department and students from the Senior School are proud to present ensemble and solo performances at the St Catherine's Senior School Spring Concert on Tuesday 27 August 2024.

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Leading the Way

SCOGA Fellowship Opportunity

Applications for the 2024 SCOGA Fellowship are now open! Apply now to strengthen your professional development or make a significant contribution to your local community.

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