On May 24 St Catherine’s held its annual House Cross Country that transformed Kooyong Park into a sea of red, green, blue, and yellow. There is nothing better than the feeling of butterflies mounting in your stomach as you wait at the start line, nervously glancing around at your peers until the whistle sounds and you race off in flurry of adrenaline and applause. Ebony (Ebby) Elshaug 

Throughout our transition to Senior School, a highlight for me was the very first time our Class of 2029 walked through the Gates to Senior School together. Countless new faces were awaiting us, just through the doors. Getting to meet the Year 7 Cohort was so special to me. Now we have all come so far, from embarking on exciting adventures, to learning new things. Being in such a warm, caring, and compassionate environment where all girls’ best interests are at heart, I feel so fortunate to be a Year 7 at St Catherine’s. Charlotte Morris 

My absolute highlight was Camp, bonding with my peers while preparing a meal or reminiscing about what elements of home are missing. The experience of freezing outdoors in tents brought everyone together. My friends and I kept each other optimistic the whole trip, looking at the breathtaking natural beauties of the land and listening to the dreamtime stories from Aunty. Friendships really flourished this year. Giselle Gill