A Platform to Share Stories
For many in the audience last night, Children of the Black Skirt evoked a strong, often spine-chilling response, and unquestionably reflected the strength of our Performing Arts Program at School.
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Connecting parents, students, staff and the wider St Catherine's community.
Issue 491 | 19 May 23 | W4T2
In this issue
From the Principal Early Learning Centre Junior School Towards 2025 Student VOICES Senior School School News Community NewsUpcoming dates
From the Principal
Early Learning Centre
The Importance of Outdoor Play
Outdoor activities involve the whole body, allowing children to experience risk-taking and embrace new encounters. These experiences play a vital role in helping children develop an understanding of their personal boundaries.
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Barbreck Wellbeing Update
Missed The Resilience Project Parent Webinar last week? Catch the full presentation here - but get in quick, link expires 24 May. Deputy Head of Junior School, Mr Luke Russell also provides an insight into the importance of body safety awareness.
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Developing Literacy Skills through Modelled Readin...
Our Junior School's NAPLAN results continuously demonstrate that our students are strong readers. Year 1 teacher, Mrs Courtney O'Brien discusses the importance of modelled reading in building young girls skills and passion for reading.
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Speaking Up and Setting Boundaries
During our specialist Health class this week, our Barbreck students actively engaged in activities designed to cultivate a deeper understanding of empathy, emotions, and the fundamental principle of respect.
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Supporting Sustainability Through Philanthropy
Since its redevelopment in 2018, Barbreck has been harnessing the sun’s energy with an impressive installation of solar panels, generously donated by Mr Dean and Mrs Julie-Anne Pagnin.
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Paper Chains of Hope and Togetherness
During the first two weeks of May, Year 10 students Arabella, Sophie, Annabel, Chamonix, and Natalie joined together to raise awareness on bullying, strengthen kindness in the community and fundraise to support Dolly’s Dream.
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Students Take Lead in Career Futures
St Catherine’s School this week hosted a Careers Expo to provide Senior School students with access to university and TAFE providers from across Victoria.
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Staff Profile: Miss Clare Haysom, Physics Teacher
Along with her teaching expertise, St Catherine’s Physics Teacher, Ms Clare Haysom is also a Victorian Premier Cricket umpire, travelling around the country officiating men’s and women’s matches.
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Twice Nominated
St Catherine’s School is thrilled to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Australian Education Awards for 2023 in two categories.
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Cold and Flu Season 2023
Stay healthy this winter with advice from Ms Sally Jack, St Catherine's School Nurse.
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Take a Sneak Peak – Children of the Black Skirt
Opening Night was a huge success and there is still time to secure your tickets for this weekend's sessions of the Senior School production, Children of the Black Skirt, performed in The Jamie and Rebecca Gray Theatre. You do not want to miss this!
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Jazz Night 2023
St Catherine's Jazz Night returns on Tuesday 23 May in The Jamie and Rebecca Gray Theatre. Enjoy a night of scintillating night of jazz, swing and bling!
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Father’s Night 2023
St Catherine's School's Parents' and Friends' Association warmly invites fathers and significant male role models in our School community to attend its Father's Night to be held at the Toorak 'Heroes' RSL on Wednesday 24 May from 6.30pm.
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Snowsports Swap 2023
Snowsports Swap 2023 - important information for the Sunday 28 May event.
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Seussical JR.
Staged in The Jamie and Rebecca Gray Theatre, St Catherine's Junior School Production of Seussical JR. will showcase the talents of our students as they explore the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community. Book your tickets now!!
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Snowsports Movie Night
St Catherine's Snowsports Auxiliary proudly offers our School community the opportunity to attend an exclusive screening of Warren Miller's 73rd annual ski and snowboard film 'Daymaker'.
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2023 Ruth Langley Luncheon
St Catherine's School's PFA warmly invites our School community to its annual Ruth Langley Luncheon to be held on Friday 17 June with Guest Speaker Dr Meaghan Wilson-Anastasios (Wilson '86).
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