Issue 549 | 8 Nov 24 | W5T4

In this issue

From our Principal From our Head of Early Learning Centre Senior School News Junior School News Community News Student VOICES School News PFA Christmas Fair Leading the Way

Upcoming dates

Key dates for Term 4. To access the full calendar please click here.

Friday, November 8, 2024 Junior School Remembrance Day Assembly
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Junior School 2025 New Student Transition Morning
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 ELC 2025 Orientation Sessions
Thursday, November 14, 2024 Years 5/6 GSV Swimming Carnival
Friday, November 15, 2024 Years 7 to 11 Wellbeing Day
Friday, November 15, 2024 Junior School Assembly
Saturday, November 16, 2024 Regatta – Years 10 to 11 Melbourne Head
Monday, November 18, 2024 House Swimming Waterpolo
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Exam and assessment handback day
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 International Men’s Day
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Junior School Music Concert
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 2025 VCE Headstart Program
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Speech Night
Friday, November 22, 2024 Junior School Assembly
Saturday, November 23, 2024 Years 8 and 9 Loreto Regatta, Geelong
Monday, November 25, 2024 Junior School House Swimming
Monday, November 25, 2024 St Catherine’s Day
Monday, November 25, 2024 2025 VCE Headstart Program
Thursday, November 28, 2024 SCOGA AGM & Nil Magnus Event
Friday, November 29, 2024 Junior School Transition Day for 2025 Classes
Friday, November 29, 2024 Senior School House Arts
Friday, November 29, 2024 VCE interviews
Friday, November 29, 2024 PFA Christmas Fair
Saturday, November 30, 2024 Years 8 to 11 Sacred Heart Regatta, Geelong
Monday, December 2, 2024 VCE interviews
Monday, December 2, 2024 Senior School House Arts
Monday, December 2, 2024 Principal’s Thank You Event
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Year 6 Celebration
Thursday, December 5, 2024 Junior School Christmas Church Service
Thursday, December 5, 2024 House Arts Performances
Friday, December 6, 2024 Senior School Late Start
Friday, December 6, 2024 Senior School Assembly
Friday, December 6, 2024 Senior School Christmas Service
Friday, December 6, 2024 ELC, JS, SS End of Term 4
Friday, December 6, 2024 Boarding House Closes

From our Principal

Vale Miss Dorothy Pizzey AM

It is with great sadness we announced the passing of Miss Dorothy Pizzey AM. Miss Pizzey, a highly respected Principal who served from 1977 until her well-deserved retirement in 1997, gave unstintingly of herself for 20 years.

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From our Head of Early Learning Centre

Why Play is Important

Play is the language of childhood. It is a universal activity that transcends cultural boundaries and holds profound significance in the development of young minds.

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Senior School News

Speech Night 2024

St Catherine's School's annual Senior School Speech Night will take place on Thursday 21 November at 6.30pm in the Dorothy Pizzey Hall.

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Junior School News

Year 4 in 2024

Year 4 has been an exciting year, filled with both challenges and cherished memories. From forging new friendships and modelling leadership skills to excelling in both academic and co-curricular activities, the girls have truly shone in every way. 

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Barbreck Chess 2024

Chess in Barbreck has had an exceptional year, marked by the growing popularity of our Chess Programs and a triumphant victory at an Interschool Competition. 

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Community News

SCOGA AGM 2024

The 104th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association (SCOGA) will be held on Thursday 28 November 2024 at 6.00pm in Sherren House.

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Student VOICES

School News

2024 Annual School Yearbook Order Now

Our School has a wonderful history and many stories that our community are deeply connected to. Our Annual Magazine is our opportunity to share and preserve this history. Pre-order your hard copy today.

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PFA Christmas Fair

PFA 2024 Christmas Fair

PURCHASE RIDE WRISTBANDS HERE PFA Christmas Fair Friday 29 November 2024 4.00pm – 8.00pm Senior School Grounds 17 Heyington Place, Toorak Free entry Attractions include: – Market stalls…

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Leading the Way

St Catherine’s Day Events and AGM

SCOGA invites our Old Girl community to join us for the inaugural celebration of St Catherine’s Day where we aim to establish an annual tradition to honour the remarkable achievements of our alumnae and foster meaningful networking opportunities.

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