Issue 507 | 13 Oct 23 | W2T4

In this issue

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

Upcoming dates

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

Friday, 13 October 2023 Final Day of Year 12 Classes
Friday, 13 October 2023 Years 1 & 2 Beyond Boundaries
Friday, 13 October 2023 Middle Years Musical Performance
Saturday, 14 October 2023 Year 2 Beyond Boundaries Sleepover
Saturday, 14 October 2023 Middle Years Musical Performance
Monday, 16 October 2023 Years 3 & 4 Sunnystones Camp Depart
Monday, 16 October 2023 Valedictory Service (Years 10-12)
Monday, 16 October 2023 Year 12 Celebration Day
Monday, 16 October 2023 Year 12 Depart Gates
Monday, 16 October 2023 Year 12 Boarders’ Dinner
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 Year 12 Valedictory Dinner
Tuesday, 17 October 2023 Year 7 Camp Eildon Depart
Friday, 20 October 2023 Prep 2024 Transition 1
Friday, 20 October 2023 SCOGA Pre 1963 Luncheon
Saturday, 21 October 2023 ELC Discovery Day
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 ELC 2024 Parent Information Sessions
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 VCE Written Exams
Tuesday, 24 October 2023 2024 New Student Transition Morning (Years 1 – 4)
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Senior GSV Finals
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 VCE Written Exams
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 2024 New Student Transition Morning (Years 5- 6)
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Music Recital
Thursday, 26 October 2023 VCE Written Exams
Friday, 27 October 2023 VCE Written Exams
Friday, 27 October 2023 Prep 2024 Transition 2
Friday, 27 October 2023 Public Speaking
Sunday, 29 October 2023 Heyington Club Season Launch, Mercantile Rowing Club
Monday, 30 October 2023 VCE Written Exams
Monday, 30 October 2023 Years 9-11 Assessment Free Week
Tuesday, 31 October 2023 VCE Written Exams
Wednesday, 1 November 2023 VCE Written Exams
Wednesday, 1 November 2023 Music Recital
Thursday, 2 November 2023 VCE Written Exams
Thursday, 2 November 2023 Years 9-11 Finish at 1:05pm 
Thursday, 2 November 2023 Prep to Year 6 2024 New Parent Information Evening
Friday, 3 November 2023 VCE Written Exams
Friday, 3 November 2023 Years 9-11 Examinations
Friday, 3 November 2023 Prep 2024 Transition 3
Monday, 6 November 2023 Mid Term Break
Monday, 6 November 2023 VCE Written Exams
Tuesday, 7 November 2023 Melbourne Cup Public Holiday
Tuesday, 7 November 2023 VCE Written Exams
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 VCE Written Exams
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 Years 9, 10 and 11 Exams
Wednesday, 8 November 2023 Year 7 (2024) Orientation lll
Thursday, 9 November 2023 VCE Written Exams
Thursday, 9 November 2023 Years 5 & 6 GSV Swimming & Diving
Thursday, 9 November 2023 Years 9, 10 and 11 Exams
Friday, 10 November 2023 Years 9, 10 and 11 Exams
Friday, 10 November 2023 SCOGA 25 Year Reunion 1998
Saturday, 11 November 2023 Remembrance Day
Monday, 13 November 2023 VCE Written Exams
Monday, 13 November 2023 Years 7 & 8 Assessments
Monday, 13 November 2023 Years 9, 10 and 11 Exams
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 VCE Written Exams
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Years 7 & 8 Assessments
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Years 9, 10 and 11 Exams
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 Junior School 2024 New Student Transition Morning Years 1-6
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 ELC 2024 Orientation Sessions
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 VCE Written Exams
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Years 7 & 8 Assessments
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Years 9, 10 and 11 Exams
Wednesday, 15 November 2023 Jeanie Hood Society Dinner
Friday, 17 November 2023 Wellbeing Day
Sunday, 19 November 2023 International Men’s Day
Monday, 20 November 2023 House Waterpolo/Swimming
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 Years 7 & 8 GSV Water Polo
Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Speech Night
Wednesday, 22 November 2023 VCE Headstart Program
Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Years 9 & 10 GSV Finals
Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Years 7 – 9 Community Service
Thursday, 23 November 2023 VCE Headstart Program
Thursday, 23 November 2023 Years 7 & 8 GSV Finals
Friday, 24 November 2023 VCE Headstart Program
Friday, 24 November 2023 PFA Christmas Fair
Saturday, 25 November 2023 SCOGA Annual General Meeting
Monday, 27 November 2023 JS House Swimming (Years 3 – 6)
Monday, 27 November 2023 VCE Headstart Program
Tuesday, 28 November 2023 VCE Headstart Program
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 VCE Headstart Program
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 PFA AGM and Handover
Wednesday, 29 November 2023 Junior School Music Concert
Thursday, 30 November 2023 Senior School House Arts Preparation
Friday, 1 December 2023 Junior School Transition for 2024 Classes
Friday, 1 December 2023 Senior School House Arts Preparation
Friday, 1 December 2023 VCE Interviews
Monday, 4 December 2023 Senior School House Arts Preparation
Monday, 4 December 2023 VCE Interviews
Monday, 4 December 2023 Year 6 Celebration
Tuesday, 5 December 2023 Senior School House Arts Preparation
Tuesday, 5 December 2023 VCE Interviews
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 PFA Class Reps Farewell and Welcome to 2024
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 Senior School House Arts Preparation & Rehearsal
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 JS Christmas Carol Service
Wednesday, 6 December 2023 SS House Arts Performance
Thursday, 7 December 2023 End of Term 4
Thursday, 7 December 2023 SS Final Assembly
Thursday, 7 December 2023 SS Christmas Service Rehearsal
Thursday, 7 December 2023 JS Final Assembly
Thursday, 7 December 2023 SS Christmas Carol Service
Thursday, 7 December 2023 Boarding House Closes 3.00pm
Friday, 8 December 2023 French Exchange Departs
Saturday, 9 December 2023 Japan Study Tour Departs

From the Principal

Early Learning Centre

Technology in Early Childhood Education 

There is a distinct difference between using technology for educational purposes and entertainment. In Campbell House, all experiences involving technology or media are designed to directly support educational learning and development.

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Junior School

Writers’ Club

Our Years 5 and 6 Writers’ Club provides an opportunity for girls to practise the skills they learn in class, supporting them to become even more confident and skilled writers.  

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Towards 2025

Discomfort on the Path to Greatness

Featured in St Catherine's News, Spring 2023, Deputy Principal - Student Programs, Mrs Gina Peele explains that in many situations in life being uncomfortable is a pivotal part of the learning and growth process. 

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Student VOICES

Sporting Culture on Her Doorstep

Featured in St Catherine's News, Spring 2023, Year 12 student Phoebe Russell, shares her story on making the decision to board at St Catherine’s School, and how it stemmed from her dream to one day play hockey for Australia.

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Senior School

VCE Art Show

The VCE Art Show serves as a platform for students to boldly showcase their expressions, ideas, emotions, solutions, and thoughts in a very visible manner and we acknowledge their trust and ongoing creative focus.

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School News

2023 Speech Night

Save the Date: St Catherine's Senior School Speech Night, Wednesday 22 November, 2023 in Dorothy Pizzey Hall from 6.30pm.

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Community News

Thank You! Spring Ball 2023

The PFA 2023 Spring Ball was a night of glamour, giving and most importantly friendship. Thank you to the sponsors and wider School community for supporting the PFA through this very special event.

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Heyington Club Christmas Fundraiser

Heyington Club Otway Pork Christmas Fundraiser. With great excitement the Heyington Rowing Club can offer the St Catherine’s community an incredibly special offer on a variety of Christmas hams.

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Leading the Way

Following in Her Footsteps: The Cashmore Girls

A handful of St Catherine’s graduates have come together to share their memories of being young sports competitors and the joy they now find in watching their daughters compete for their School too. This week we feature Mrs Lucy Cashmore (Olsen '97).

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