Issue 473 | 11 November 22 | W6T4

In this issue

From the Principal Early Learning Centre Junior School Towards 2025 Student VOICES Senior School Community News

Upcoming dates

Date Event
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 Junior School Aerobics Iron Girl Years 5 & 6
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 VCE Exams end
Friday, 18 November 2022 Senior School Correction and Assessment Reporting Day (Staff)
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 Wellbeing Day (Years 7 to 11)
Wednesday, 23 November 2022 Senior School House Swimming and Waterpolo
Thursday, 24 November 2022 Speech Night Rehearsals
Thursday, 24 November 2022 Speech Night
Friday, 25 November 2022 Years 8 to 12 (2023) Head Start Program
Friday, 25 November 2022 PFA Christmas Fair
Wednesday, 30 November 2022 PFA Class Reps Farewell and 2023 Welcome Morning Tea
Thursday, 1 December 2022 Junior School Concert
Monday, 5 December 2022 Junior School Year 6 Celebration
Thursday, 8 December 2022 Senior School House Art Performances
Friday, 9 December 2022 End of Term 4
Friday, 9 December 2022 French Exchange departs
Friday, 9 December 2022 Senior School Final Assembly
Friday, 9 December 2022 Junior School Final Assembly
Friday, 9 December 2022 Senior School Christmas Carol Service
Friday, 9 December 2022 Prep to Year 11 Finish 12.30pm
Friday, 9 December 2022 Boarding House Closes
Saturday, 10 December 2022 China Exchange Departs (returns 24 Dec 2022)
Saturday, 10 December 2022 French Exchange Departs (return 21 Jan 2023)
Saturday, 10 December 2022 Japanese Exchange Departs (returns 31 December 2022)

 

From the Principal

Top Tips for Effective Study

While our Year 12 students are well rehearsed at their study techniques, I thought it timely to remind families of essential study tips that will provide younger daughters and their parents a good dinner time discussion.

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Early Learning Centre

Junior School

Starlab – Portable Planetarium

Last week, our Prep to Year 5 Barbreck girls had a very special treat…a visit from Starlab Victoria with their Science Discovery Dome, otherwise known as a portable planetarium. 

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From the Music Room

We have had a fantastic year full of musical performances in assemblies, recitals, church services, and concerts. We still have a few more big events to look forward to this year. 

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Towards 2025

Positive Impact

One of the greatest contributions individuals and families can make to empower our young people is the gift of education.

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Student VOICES

Senior School

Youth Parliament

Year 10 student, Rhea Werner, along with six other members of the Boroondara Youth Team took a momentous step forward in addressing the rising concerns around e-waste disposal at the recent YMCA Youth Parliament.

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Congratulations Olivia

Year 12 student and 2022 Track & Field Co-Captain, Olivia Nigido-Scott, has won the gold medal in the Under 20 Shot Put, Discus AND Hammer Throw at the Athletics Victoria All Schools Championships.

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Community News

Snowsports Auxiliary AGM 2022

The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Snowsports Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday 15 November at 7.00pm in the Sherren House Dining Room. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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PFA AGM 2022

The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Parents' and Friends' Association will be held on Wednesday 30 November, 2022 at 6.30pm in the Sherren House Dining Room.

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