NAPLAN trends reveal girls months ahead of boys
Over recent weeks, the media has highlighted recent NAPLAN results, focusing on the disparity between genders, particularly concerning reading and writing.
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Connecting parents, students, staff and the wider St Catherine's community.
Issue 474 | 18 November 22 | W7T4
In this issue
From the Principal Early Learning Centre Junior School Towards 2025 Student VOICES Senior School Community NewsUpcoming dates
From the Principal
Early Learning Centre
Hands-on Learning in STEM
Our young learners in the ELC have been engaged in hands-on learning and discovery in STEM.
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Diversity Dash 2022
On Tuesday 29 November, the Barbreck girls have been invited to participate in a Diversity Dash to celebrate the many diverse qualities that make us unique and appreciate that we live in a world of diverse people.
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Our Year in Prep
Schools are about more than academics. They are communities where we learn to interact with one another. Prep 2022 reminded us that we are all part of a community and that our values help shape who we are, and how we approach school and life.
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Year 4, 2022 in Review
Year 4 have enjoyed an exciting and varied year of learning, ‘bouncing back’ from the challenges of the past two years.
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Barbreck Drama 2022
This year has been a wonderful opportunity for our Barbreck girls to explore their drama skills.
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Celebrating a Sense of Place
This year, St Catherine’s School celebrated 100 years at Heyington Place. The relocation from Castlemaine to Williams Road to Heyington Place demonstrates the commitment and foresight of both Ruth Langley and Flora Templeton.
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Book Drive Assists Aboriginal Literacy Foundation
As part of completing my Dark Blue Leadership Diploma I collaborated with the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation to provide pre-loved books to those in need, in an effort to. boost literacy rates.
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From the Head of English
Galvanised by their experiences in continuous lockdowns, students emerged this year seeking the simplest of pleasures: reading, writing, and connecting with their peers.
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From the Head of Year 10 – Student Leadership
Two of St Catherine's Year 10 students have extended their leadership skills in the community, working to create greater access to education for girls around the world and exploring democracy and compulsory voting.
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A Journey to Fine Form
St Catherine’s Music community returned to the Melbourne Recital Centre for the first time since 2019 for our 2022 Gala Concert. The Concert was a significant occasion, with a forward focus on gratefulness and celebration, under the theme Journeys.
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Community News
Creative Arts Auxiliary AGM 2022
The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Creative Arts Auxiliary will be held on Wednesday 23 November at 7.00pm in the Sherren House Dining Room.
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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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2022 PFA Christmas Fair: Ride Wristbands
Pre-purchase your Christmas Fair ride wristbands and receive early bird discounts.
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2022 Second Hand Book Sales
Our annual Second Hand Book Sales campaign will soon commence.
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PFA Christmas Treat Fundraiser
The St Catherine's PFA is delighted to be able to offer some carefully selected Christmas goodies for sale to the St Catherine's community.
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Monet and Friends – Exclusive Offer
An exclusive offer for our St Catherine's community to enjoy Monet & Friends at THE LUME Melbourne. Don’t just admire the Impressionists, become part of their movement!
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