T1 Issue 4 2025

In this issue

From our Principal From our Head of Early Learning Centre Whole School News Junior School News Upcoming Events

Upcoming dates

 

Term 1 Break
Saturday 5 April 2025 Year 12 Formal
Friday 18 April 2025 Good Friday
Sunday 20 April 2025 Easter Sunday
Monday 21 April 2025 Easter Monday
Boarding House Open
Week 1 Term 2
Tuesday 22 April 2025 Term 2 Begins
USA Cultural Tour returns
1.50pm – 3.10pm Music rehearsals for the Principal’s Induction Service
Wednesday 23 April 2025 JS Indigenous Language Day
Thursday 24 April 2025 JS Indigenous Language Day
Friday 25 April 2025 ANZAC Day
Sunday 27 April 2025 Snowsports Pre-Season Ice Skating Event
Week 2 Term 2
Monday 28 April 2025 9.50am – 1.05pm Music rehearsals for the Principal’s Induction Service

6pm Principal’s Induction Service

Tuesday 29 April 2025 Year 10 Camp
Year 5 Parents Social Evening
10.00am Principal’s Tour
Wednesday 30 April 2025 Year 10 Camp
JS Author Jacqueline Harvey visiting Years 4-6
Year 6 Parents Social Evening
11.45am – 3.00pm Unit 3 Geography excursion
Thursday 1 May 2025 Year 10 Camp
JS SSV State Swimming Championships
3.20pm – 4.50pm Senior DAV Debating Training
6.30pm Class of 2024 Past Parents Reunion
Friday 2 May 8.00am – 12.30pm JS Chess Tournament
8.30am – 3.30pm Unit 1 Geography excursion
2.10pm – 3.10pm Year 10 Music Masterclass

From our Principal

A Reality Rich in Lessons

With Easter fast upon us, it is worth reflecting on the role schools play in providing our students with the road map needed to navigate reality, not as they wish it to be, but as it is.

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From our Head of Early Learning Centre

Collaboration through Learning Meetings

Social interaction is fundamental to the cognitive development of young children. At the Early Learning Centre, one key aspect of the children's daily routine that encourages teamwork is the "Learning Meeting."

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Whole School News

Term 1 Sports Wrap Up

It was a huge term of sport for all our students to engage in as our sporting stars hit the ground running with a fantastic first term. 

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Junior School News

Indigenous Language Days

On Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 March, the Junior School welcomed Pallyan in to teach our students about Wurundjeri-Woiwurrung language and culture.

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SSV Regional Swimming Carnival

On Wednesday 2 April, five of our talented swimmers represented St Catherine’s at the SSV Regional Swimming Carnival, travelling an hour down to Rosebud for their races.

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SSV District Diving

A fantastic and successful day was had by all at the SSV Armadale District Diving Carnival held at St Catherine's on Tuesday 25 March.

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Term 2 Health Education

Health Education is an important part of the Junior School curriculum, which teaches students how to be healthy, safe, active and informed citizens in an increasingly sedentary and technology-driven world.

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Upcoming Events