Issue 509 | 27 Oct 23 | W4T4

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

Upcoming dates

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

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 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

Hats Off to Teachers

The role of a teacher is compelling, with educators often energised by their mission. Teachers do more than teach, and their impact extends far beyond the classroom.  

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Early Learning Centre

Managing Transitions

It is at this time of year when our children begin to prepare for the next step in their educational journeys. This is both an exciting and uncertain time. 

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Junior School

Celebrating Students’ Success

From academic achievements to musical milestones and sporting victories, our students are making remarkable progress. I am delighted to share some recent accomplishments of our Barbreck students. 

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Student VOICES

From our Sport Captains

As Sports Captains we have been so proud of all the girls’ efforts and commitment to what has been the most successful year of sport at St Catherine’s to date.

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Senior School

Year 9 2023 In Review

Whether it be on camp, through Sport, Music, Drama, or Debating, the Year 9s have participated with enthusiasm and drive to conquer any challenge thrown at them.  

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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

Uniform Centre News

Leading the Way

Pre-1963 SCOGA Reunion

On Friday 20 October our Old Girls who had graduated from St Catherine's pre-1963 returned to School to celebrate and share their School memories.

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