Issue 511 | 10 Nov 23 | W6T4 Archives

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

Upcoming dates

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

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

“Their name liveth for evermore.”

This Saturday, at the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we will once again observe Remembrance Day, and reflect on the lives and events of time past.

Connecting with Community to Extend Learning

The children in our Wattle and Banksia Rooms recently participated in an excursion to Edendale Farm where they saw cows, horses, sheep, chickens, and rabbits.

What’s on @TeamKids

See what's on at TeamKids, St Catherine's School's new Outside School Hours Care Provider.

Barbreck News W6T4

As we approach the end-of-year festivities, we have several School events planned to support our students and connect with fellow families, teachers, and community members.

Year 2 2023: In Review

Year 2 was a fantastic year for our students. They had the chance to learn, grow, and have fun.

Barbreck Drama 2023

This year, our students have dazzled audiences and judges in a range of performances as well as three diverse eisteddfods.

From our House Co-Captains – Holmes Kilbride

We have experienced a fantastic 2023 and hope the 2024 Captains have as much fun as we did. Go Holmes Kilbride!!

What’s on @TeamKids

See what's on at TeamKids, St Catherine's School's new Outside School Hours Care Provider.

Building for the Future

School Archivist, Ms Melissa Campbell walks us through the evolution of sport and sporting facilities at St Catherine’s School.

From our Debating and Public Speaking Captain

At St Catherine’s, it is amazing to see how enthusiastic and keen students are to sign up to the plethora of Debating and Public Speaking competitions that occur every year.

From our Human Rights Captain

Being the 2023 St Catherine’s Human Rights Club Captain has been an amazing honour that I have had the privilege of experiencing.

From our Boarding Captains

This year, it has been a pleasure to watch new and existing boarders flourish in the Boarding House.

From our Head of Performing Arts

We have had an eventful and exciting start to Term 4 in the Performing Arts Department!

Year 11 2023: In Review

It has been a year filled with new experiences, academic challenges, personal growth, and unforgettable memories for our Year 11s in 2023.

2023 Annual School Magazine Yearbook Order Now

Our School has a wonderful history and many stories that our community are deeply connected to. Our Annual Magazine is our opportunity to share and preserve this history. Pre-order your hard copy today.

2023 Speech Night

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

Creative Arts Auxiliary AGM 2023

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Creative Arts Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday 14 November November at 7.00pm in the Sherren House Dining Room.

Sports Auxiliary 2023 AGM

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Sports Auxiliary will be held on Tuesday 21st November, 8.30am in the Sherren House Dining Room.

Snowsports 2023 AGM

The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Snowsports Auxiliary will be held on Wednesday 15 November at 6.00pm in the Sherren House Dining Room.

SCOGA AGM 2023

The 103rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the St Catherine’s Old Girls’ Association (SCOGA) will be held on Saturday 25 November 2023 at 10.00am in Sherren House.

Parents’ and Friends’ Association AGM 2023

The Parents' and Friends' Association will hold its 2023 AGM on Wednesday 29 November at 8.30am in the Sherren House Dining Room. All interested parents are welcome to attend.

Second-Hand Text Book Sale – Save the Dates!

Grab yourself a bargain and up-cycle school books via St Catherine's School's PFA Second-Hand Text Book Sale. Key information and dates available here.

PFA Christmas Fair 2023 – Ride Pre-Purchase

Pre-purchase your Christmas Fair ride wristbands and receive early bird discounts!!!

PFA Christmas Fair: Organise Your Market Stall!

St Catherine’s Parents’ & Friends’ Association invite our community members to hire a market stall at this year’s Christmas Fair to be held on Friday 24 November.

Following in Her Footsteps: The Paranthoiene/Lutz ...

A handful of St Catherine’s graduates have shared 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 Rebecca Lutz (Paranthoiene ’97).

SCOGA Events & Reunions 2023-24 W6T4

Key events for St Catherine's Old Girls' community for 2023 and early 2024.

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Issue 511 | 10 Nov 23 | W6T4

In this issue

Upcoming dates

From the Principal

Early Learning Centre

Junior School

Towards 2025

Student VOICES

Senior School

School News

Community News

PFA Christmas Fair

Leading the Way