Issue 482 | 3 Mar 23 | W5T1 Archives

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From the Principal Early Learning Centre Junior School Senior School School News Community News

Upcoming dates

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Date	Event
Tuesday, 7 March 2023	Years 10, 11 and 12 Social Evening
Wednesday, 8 March 2023	International Women’s Day
Wednesday, 8 March 2023	Junior School House Country (AM), Kooyong Park
Wednesday, 8 March 2023	Senior School House Country (PM), Kooyong Park
Wednesday, 8 March 2023	PFA Committee Meeting
Thursday, 9 March 2023	Music Recital
Friday, 10 March 2023	Junior School Disco
Monday, 13 March 2023	Labour Day Public Holiday (mid-term break)
Tuesday, 14 March 2023	Annual Foundation Cocktail Party
Tuesday, 14 March 2023	NAPLAN
Wednesday, 15 March 2023	NAPLAN
Wednesday, 15 March 2023	Senior School Online Parent Teacher Interviews (Years 7-12)
Thursday, 16 March 2023	ELC Coffee Morning
Thursday, 16 March 2023	Head of Schoolgirls Regatta (Seniors) Depart PM
Thursday, 16 March 2023	NAPLAN
Thursday, 16 March 2023	Junior School Parent-Teacher Interviews
Friday, 17 March 2023	NAPLAN
Saturday, 18 March 2023	Heyington Club Dinner
Monday, 20 March 2023	ELC Parent-Teacher Interviews
Monday, 20 March 2023	NAPLAN
Monday, 20 March 2023	Year 10 Careers Testing
Tuesday, 21 March 2023	ELC Parent-Teacher Interviews
Tuesday, 21 March 2023	NAPLAN
Wednesday, 22 March 2023	ELC Parent-Teacher Interviews
Wednesday, 22 March 2023	NAPLAN
Wednesday, 22 March 2023	Senior School Years 7 – 12 Online Parent-Teacher Interviews
Thursday, 23 March 2023	ELC Parent-Teacher Interviews
Thursday, 23 March 2023	NAPLAN
Thursday, 23 March 2023	Years 4, 5 and 6 Social Evening
Friday, 24 March 2023	ELC Parent-Teacher Interviews
Friday, 24 March 2023	NAPLAN
Tuesday, 28 March 2023	Middle Years Social Evening (Years 7,8 and 9)
Wednesday, 29 March 2023	Giving Day
Wednesday, 29 March 2023	Year 5 Sovereign Hill Study Tour
Thursday, 30 March 2023	Senior School Concerto Concert
Wednesday, 5 April 2023	PFA Dads’ Bowling Night
Wednesday, 5 April 2023	PFA Easter Stall
Wednesday, 5 April 2023	Senior School Easter Service
Thursday, 6 April 2023	End of Term 1
Thursday, 6 April 2023	Junior School Easter Service
Friday, 7 April 2023	Good Friday
Sunday, 9 April 2023	Easter Sunday
Monday, 10 April 2023	Easter Monday
Tuesday, 25 April 2023	ANZAC Day Public Holiday
Tuesday, 25 April 2023	Boarding House Opens 3.00pm
Wednesday, 26 April 2023	Term 2 Begins

What will it take to be a successful leader in the...

This week, I enjoyed the opportunity to introduce our 2023 Senior School Captains, Ava, and Flora, to our newly appointed Barbreck Junior School Captains, Camilla, and Charlotte.

Developing a Strong Sense of Identity

It is essential that we support the children to establish a strong sense of identity as it is from this secure foundation that children will grow and learn.

Celebrating our Barbreck Community

Our much-loved Teddy Bears Picnic, held yesterday afternoon on our Village Green, provided another wonderful occasion to celebrate our Barbreck and ELC children.

From the Classroom: Our First Month of Year 4

It has been a wonderful start to the year for our Year 4 students. They have commenced their first few weeks with excitement and eager anticipation for the many new opportunities and experiences waiting for them to enjoy.

Debating Matters Because Ideas Matter

The benefits of Debating are not limited to the skills built while speaking. The preparation for competition teaches critical thinking and research as well.

Barbreck Disco

Purchase your tickets for the 2023 Barbreck Disco on Friday 17 March!

Director of Middle Years

With over 20 years’ experience as a teacher and advocate for girls’ education, Ms Freda Armstrong shares her insights into the importance of positive mental health for classroom success.

Developing Effective Study Habits Early

There is a well-established correlation between metacognitive abilities and academic success. Our Years 11 and 12 students receive ongoing support and resources to develop effective study habits early.

Meet our Year 7 Class Rep

Meet St Catherine's School's Year 7 Parent Representative, Dr Diane Hu.

Year 7 Camp 2023

While Year 7 Orientation Camp may have felt like a daunting prospect for many, our Year 7 Cohort approached the week with a bold sense of adventure and…

Heyington Place Road Works – Thursday 9 March

Scheduled road works for Heyington Place on Thursday 9 March will impact student and parent access into School. Please read the following information for further details.