T2 Issue 2 2025

In this issue

From our Principal From our Head of Early Learning Centre Senior School News Junior School News St Catherine's Merchandise Store Upcoming Events

Upcoming dates

 

Week 5 Term 2
Thursday 22 May 2025 8.30am – 12.30pm Year 7 Orientation Session
9.00am – 9.45am 2026 Year 7 Parents Morning Tea
6.15pm Year 9 Theatre Studies excursion
Friday 23 May 2025 8.30am – 1.05pm Unit 1 Business Management Excursion
Saturday 24 May 2025 Snowsports Swap Set up
Sunday 25 May 2025 Snowsports Swap
Week 6 Term 2
Monday 26 May 2025 8.30am – 1.30pm VCAA Plain English Speaking Competition
Tuesday 27 May 2025 JS SSV Division Cross Country Carnival
Middle Years Concert Rehearsals
Year 7 & 8 Concert
8.45am – 2.10pm Year 11 Biology excursion
Wednesday 28 May 2025 Year 8 Geography Excursion
1.50pm – 2.30pm Trial GAT
Thursday 29 May 2025 HK Fundraiser – Casual Clothes Day & SS Bake Sale
JS Years 3-6 Author Visit – Zoe Cottew (’92)
8.30am – 3.10pm Year 9 Cranlana/St Catherine’s Program Preparation Day
7.00pm
Friday 30 May 2025 JS Indigenous Language Day
Year 5-12 GSV Cross Country Championship
1.15pm – 3.15pm Year 9/10 Music Excursion

From our Principal

A Tale of Two Sisters

Friday’s Ruth Langley Luncheon was indeed a Tale of Two Sisters, but more than that, it was a celebration of friendship, sisterhood and service.

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From our Head of Early Learning Centre

Building the foundations of learning

The ELC lays the groundwork for literacy through rich, play-based experiences that build essential pre-reading skills. With strong foundations in language and print awareness, children are set up for success in Prep and beyond.

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Senior School News

Year 8 Central Australia Camp

The Class of 2029 recently returned from an unforgettable week in Central Australia. Highlights included hiking Kings Canyon, biking around Uluru, and learning about Aboriginal culture through art and storytelling.

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Around the Grounds

House spirit soared at Athletics, Round 2 GSV Winter Sport kicked off strong, and our Junior AFL claimed a long-awaited win. Plus, catch all the action in our Cross Country wrap-up. Don’t miss the highlights!

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Junior School News

Running, Rehearsing, Rising

Our Athletics Carnival was a huge success, with strong House spirit on display. We also celebrated a standout Cross Country effort, bringing home the Population Trophy. Meanwhile, rehearsals for The Little Mermaid are in full swing.

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Around the Grounds

A brilliant fortnight in Junior Sport saw our girls shine at the SSV State Swimming Championships and the Armadale District Cross Country Carnival. From podium finishes to powerful team spirit, their determination and resilience were on full display.

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St Catherine's Merchandise Store

Upcoming Events

Ruth Langley Luncheon

The Ruth Langley Luncheon is a standout date on the St Catherine’s Calendar - a moment on the school’s social calendar, and for good reason. This year’s Luncheon had it all.

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Careers Week

Careers Week launched with a strong sense of connection, curiosity, and inspiration, offering students valuable insight into life beyond the School gates.

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Senior Production: A Monster Calls

We reflect on A Monster Calls, this year’s Senior Play. A powerful and emotionally resonant production, it showcased the depth, talent, and imagination of our VCE Theatre Studies students.

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2025 Snowsports Swap

Our Annual Snowsports Swap will be held on Sunday 25 May 2025. We hope this year’s event will be even bigger than last year’s Swap!

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