Issue 508 | 20 Oct 23 | W3T4

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From the Principal Early Learning Centre Junior School 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, 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

From the Principal, Michelle Carroll

It is with a deep sense of gratitude and nostalgia that I write in The Blue Ribbon today following the announcement of my departure from St Catherine's School by our Chair of School Council, Ms Jane Hodder.  

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Early Learning Centre

Our Community Garden

Gardening with young children offers many benefits that extend far beyond the garden bed. It provides a rich and holistic learning experience that fosters physical, mental, and emotional development.

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Junior School

International Day of the Girl Child

Last Wednesday, the Barbreck Girls actively took part in the observance of International Day of the Girl Child. This occasion not only celebrates all the wonderful things about being a girl but also highlights issues affecting girls around the world.

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Barbreck Health 2023 in Review

Throughout the year in Health, we covered areas of personal, social, and community health, divided into the following strands: Identities and Change; Interacting with Others; and Making Healthy and Safe Choices. 

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From our Library Captains

Our mission in 2023 was to make the Library a fun and cozy place where everyone could have a great time. When we see our Barbreck girls having fun reading and learning, it makes us happy.  

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Student VOICES

From Our House Captains: Langley Templeton

After the highs and lows of 2023, the Langley Legacy has made a name for itself. Whether it be the House culture or even our placings in the House events, we have both been in awe of the ferocity and integrity presented by Langley Templeton.

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Senior School

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

Snowsports 2023 AGM

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Snowsports Auxiliary will be held on Wednesday 15 November at 6.30pm at the home of Julia and James Soutter.

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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