Independent Schools Guide 2019: Eastern, Ivanhoe & Valley

INDEPENDENT

Schools Guide

2019

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Yarra Valley Grammar –

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HE GREATEST STRENGTH OF THE SCHOOL IS ITS PEOPLE WITH A DEDICATED STAFF, SUPPORTIVE PARENTS AND STUDENTS WHO READILY ACCEPT THE MANY OPPORTUNITIES THEY ARE GIVEN. THIS IS A POWERFUL COMBINATION WHICH CREATES A VIBRANT SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.” Dr Mark Merry, Principal

A CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL IN THE ANGLICAN TRADITION – EARLY LEARNING TO YEAR 12

Great teachers. Great education. Great opportunities.

a great place to excel.

Established in 1966 and set on a spacious 29-hectare campus, Yarra Valley Grammar overlooks the Yarra Valley and the picturesque Dandenong Ranges.

Our students excel under the guidance of great teachers who love what they do and seek to inspire them to strive for excellence.

For more information contact our Admissions Office on 03 9262 7700 or visit yvg.vic.edu.au

Ringwood, Victoria

Yarra Valley Grammar Kalinda Road Ringwood Victoria 3134 T 03 9262 7700 E admissions@yvg.vic.edu.au www.yvg.vic.edu.au CRICOS NO. 00356E

Head to our website to ďŹ nd out more. www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au CRICOS 00974A/018621A A126810/A47900 SOCIRC

“I like the different opportunities for growth and involvement and I love having different teachers who are engaged and interested in my learning and wellbeing.”

OUR GIRLS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. CRICOS 00974A/018621A

mlc.vic.edu.au +61 3 9274 6316 207 Barkers Road Kew Victoria 3101 Australia

be inspired. be great. be you.

Suzy

Conservationist of the future

The path to learning

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earning may be a lifelong journey, but it’s our school years that set us on the path of education. Those formal, formative years of learning need to accomplish a great deal in order to develop and prepare children for the world that awaits them.

As children grow and progress through their education, from pre-school and kindergarten through to primary and high school, their learning needs shift and change.

For the early years, play is at the heart of learning.

Younger children who are just beginning their schooling years are taught via games and guided activities designed to enhance their cognitive and physical abilities.

By the time children reach year six, leadership and academic development come to the fore to ready them for their adolescent years. Students at this stage need to learn new skills, such as working independently from home.

The middle years can be a trying time, caught between the younger phases of learning and the more senior end of schooling. For this reason, many Australian independent schools take their year nine students out of the traditional classroom and into a rural or regional setting to provide new opportunities for growth.

And when students are preparing to graduate from their school careers, their commitments multiply. Students in years 11 and 12 are often juggling part-time jobs, social events and extracurricular activities in addition to lots of study and important decisions about their future. For that reason, more schools are incorporating programs that focus on stress management and wellbeing.

In this edition of Domain Review’s Independent Schools Guide, we explore each of these phases to offer parents an insight into them. After all, having a greater understanding of your child’s needs and how Melbourne’s independent schools are catering for them could help you ensure they receive the best education possible. ●

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EARLY YEARS

LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Kindergartens are finding a play-based curriculum emphasises creativity and independence.

“They’re really engaged. They’re doing some amazingly creative stuff.”

ANNA TIBB

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alk around Preshil Kindergarten in Kew, and you’ll see students digging in the garden, feeding the rabbits, building cubbies and climbing trees.

They look like they are mucking around. But Anna Tibb, Preshil’s director of kindergarten, says they are part of a very intentional play-based curriculum, one that emphasises agency, creativity and independence.

“It’s very hands on, and we place a big emphasis on time outside,” Tibb says.

“Some are gardening or designing part of the playground or learning about life cycles.

“We’re about being play-based,” she adds. “They’re not just playing all day.

Our program curriculum incorporates literacy, numeracy, arts and science with a strong emphasis on developing higher-order thinking skills through play.”

Preshil’s founder Greta Lyttle was a proponent of the philosophy that “play

is child’s work”, a common refrain among many early childhood educators and theorists.

They believe that play is essential to a child’s development, and far more conducive to learning than simple instruction, such as a teacher delivering information to a classroom.

Play-based learning differs from free play, where children direct themselves without adult participation, says Dr Anne-Marie Morrissey, a senior lecturer in early childhood education at Deakin University.

“Play-based is where teachers are able to use children’s intrinsic motivation to play to guide children towards their learning goals,” she says.

Dr Morrissey says different forms of play that coincide with different skills.

For example, physical play contributes to health and physical development.

Constructive or creative play, such as block-building, helps children develop creativity and fine motor skills.

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ducators at Preshil regularly use storytelling and drama to teach sophisticated concepts. For part of the year they frame daily activities around Charlotte’s Web, depending on what interests the children. They can reenact parts of the novel, create stories and rhymes about spiders or make their own spiders at the craft table.

“Kids have got the time, if they want, to spend weeks on a project that they’re passionate about,” Tibb says. “They’re

really engaged. They’re doing some amazingly creative stuff.”

The Early Years Learning Framework, which guides the curriculum for early education programs, also stresses the importance of play as a context for learning – and a way to help young children enjoy learning.

The framework says play “provides a supportive environment where children can ask questions, solve problems and engage in critical thinking”.

Dr Morrissey says that while most educators see play-based learning as crucial to early learning, there is “growing awareness” about the importance of play in primary school and beyond.

“Play theorists would argue that actually play is important throughout life, it just takes different forms, and that intellectual playfulness is a basis for creativity.” ● KATE STANTON

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Dramatic play, or pretend play – pretending to be a firefighter or using a stick as a sword – can help children learn to hypothesise and communicate.

“It’s also important, very important, for their intellectual development because they’re learning to think symbolically and to represent objects in an abstract way,” Dr Morrissey says.

“It helps them, for example, when they start to read, to know that the words on a page are abstract symbols.”

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CREATE YOUR TOMORROW

CRICOS 00141J

We know first-hand the benefits of a balanced lifestyle and therefore opportunities to participate in activities outside the classroom are endless. With over 70 offerings, including performing arts, sport, debating, design and special interests clubs, CGGS girls are continually trying something new. cggs.vic.edu.au

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Camberwell Girls Grammar School

THE BASICS

SENIOR SCHOOL

DENOMINATION

2 Torrington Street, Canterbury, VIC, 3126

Anglican

YEARS ELC – year 12

JUNIOR SCHOOL GENDER

4 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury, VIC, 3126

Female (coed ELC) ENQUIRIES 9813 1166, www.cggs.vic.edu.au

FEES

admissions@cggs.vic.edu.au

$20,862 (ELC) – $30,196 (year 12)

A PRIN CIPA L \ D E B B IE D U NWO O DY

t CGGS girls enjoy not only equal opportunity, they enjoy every opportunity. They participate fully in an environment where there are no boundaries. As a result, they wholeheartedly explore their passions and interests and together, they create an environment of strong academic achievement.

Quality education of girls is about fostering their passion for learning and service, as well as developing their talents, creativity and leadership capabilities. We are fully committed to supporting young women in becoming equal partners in shaping lives, shaping society and shaping the future.

We have designed Pastoral Care and Wellbeing programs to enable our girls to be comfortable with who they are and not what they are expected to be. We aspire for our girls to mature into the best version of themselves in all areas of life, with an awareness of the needs of others as much as themselves.

We aim to send forth young women who will work towards positive changes and create their tomorrow as a respected participant in their chosen career, in society and in their relationships.

As a school, we are committed to the expectant hope that all our girls will experience the day when they will not be seen as female only. Instead, as highly esteemed equals. A day where they will realise #ItWasNeverADress – it was always a cape.

BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

With a strong 34-year career in education, Debbie Dunwoody is passionate about developing courageous learners. An advocate for gender equality, she is committed to enabling young women to become agents of change in this global society.

FUTURE FOCUSED

CO-CURRICULAR

SERVICE LEARNING

WELLBEING

We recognise the vital

We know the benefits of a

We empower our girls to

Wellbeing is fundamental

importance of preparing

balanced lifestyle and

lead with humility and

to positive academic and

girls for life and work in a

opportunities to participate

inspire them to make a

social growth. Our own

rapidly changing world.

in activities outside the

difference by contributing

model ensures a respectful,

Our STEAM program

classroom are endless. With

to build a more just and

safe, connected, nurturing

commences the moment

over 70 offerings, from

sustainable world. Our

and encouraging

girls arrive and we offer

sport to music and

Service Learning program

environment exists so

learning in areas that have

everything in between –

and dedicated Service

students can flourish in

been traditionally male

there is something for

classes encourage our girls

both academic and

dominated spheres.

every girl.

to take action.

personal endeavours.

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THE BASICS

Camberwell Grammar School

YEARS 4-year-old pre-preparatory – year 12

55 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury, Vic, 3126 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Anglican

+61 3 9835 1777, www.cgs.vic.edu.au GENDER

registrar@cgs.vic.edu.au

Boys only

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PRIN CIPA L \ D R PAU L G H I C KS

s a student of Camberwell Grammar School, your son will join an impressive legacy of men who have been educated at our school since 1886. Today, we remain one of Melbourne’s leading independent schools for boys. Our impressive campus caters for students from pre-preparatory to Year 12, blending gracious period architecture with exciting contemporary design and state-of-the-art facilities.

With about 1300 students, your son benefits from the personalised attention of a smaller school and the extensive facilities of a larger school.

While our school enjoys an impressive reputation for academic excellence, this success stems from a culture where students, staff and parents work together to cultivate a supportive and inclusive school community.

It’s a friendly, safe and energetic learning community where students can explore a well-rounded education across a wide range of fields: academic, sporting, artistic and spiritual – creating confident young men able to thrive in an ever-changing global world.

Alongside academic pursuits, we take pride in helping our students to develop solid values, respect, integrity and an appreciation of the world around them. We encourage students to be inquisitive, view issues and problems from a range of perspectives and to see learning as an ongoing adventure.

FEES POA BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Dr Paul Hicks (BA, MEd PhD History) has led Camberwell Grammar School since 2005. He was educated at Melbourne and Cambridge universities.

Dr Hicks has taught English and History for many years and still takes a class each year.

BOYS’ EDUCATION

SPORTS ACADEMY

MUSIC ACADEMY

STEM

We specialise in teaching

New in 2019, it will offer

Students will have the

Sophisticated computing

boys. A comprehensive

individual pathways to

opportunity to receive

for over 20 years including

program includes a broad

students with an interest or

specialised tuition,

laptops and CISCO

and challenging

skill in a particular sport.

participate in master

networking. Mathematical

curriculum,a long

Students will have the

classes with elite musicians

excellence has a long

tradition in the perfoming

opportunity to take private

and to play in our unique

tradition with University

arts and a diverse sports

sporting lessons.

chamber music program.

Mathematics on campus.

offering. Boys are

Individual health and

They will be encouraged to

Science and Engineering

encouraged to be inquisitive

fitness programs will also

develop their musicianship

are prime tertiary student

and respectful.

be available.

to the highest level.

destinations.

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Carey Baptist Grammar School

Open Mornings Junior School Donvale

Tuesday 12 March Junior School Kew

Thursday 14 March Middle Senior School

Thursday 21 March

carey.com.au Feel connected

Carey Baptist Grammar School

THE BASICS

KEW CAMPUS

admissions@carey.com.au

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9816 1222, www.carey.com.au

349 Barkers Road, Kew, Victoria, 3101 DONVALE CAMPUS

YEARS

9 Era Court, Donvale, Victoria, 3111

ELC – Year 12 DENOMINATION

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PRIN CIPA L \ M R PH ILIP G RU T Z N E R

arey Baptist Grammar School is a Christian independent coeducational school from Early Learning to Year 12. Carey works in partnership with families to develop wise, independent, motivated young people who are inspired and equipped to create positive change.

As one of Australia’s leading schools, Carey maintains a 50:50 gender balance, fostering the development of confidence, communication skills and self-esteem in both girls and boys. Students participate in community service; study different cultures, religions and beliefs; learn the importance of human rights; and are encouraged to respect and appreciate the world beyond their own experience.

Recruiting and developing highly professional teaching and support staff is of utmost importance to us. Carey is known for being innovative, progressive and leading the way in best practice teaching and learning, supporting strong academic results and personal development for each student. Carey’s philosophy of student-centred learning requires students to be active, responsible participants in their own learning, with the teacher working as a mentor, facilitator and guide.

Carey students are curious, ambitious and engaged global citizens. We build on their individual qualities to develop young women and men who flourish and can lead and serve with courage, compassion and intelligence.

Baptist GENDER Coeducational FEES $20,632 (ELC) – $31,936 (Year 12) BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Philip Grutzner was appointed to Carey in 2010.

Educated at Melbourne Grammar and The University of Melbourne, and selected for a Leadership Course for Principals at Harvard. He believes strongly in coeducational schools for a modern world.

CURRICULUM

CO-CURRICULAR

COMMUNITY

INNOVATION

Carey provides a

We maintain a balance

Carey students are engaged

Our new Centre for

curriculum to challenge

with study, offering APS

members of their local,

Learning and Innovation is

and stimulate each student.

and AGS sports, music,

national and global

at the forefront of

We offer IB and VCE in

drama, yoga, dance, media,

communities. From ELC to

contemporary education

Senior School; more than

bikes, chess, or St John

Year 12, students are

and pedagogical thinking,

50 elective subjects in

Ambulance – there is

encouraged and challenged

including a United Nations

Middle School; and an

something for each

to think beyond their

room, Information Resource

enriching collaborative,

individual. These activities

circumstances and to help

Centre, science labratories

inquiry-based approach at

foster creativity, spirit,

others, facilitated by our

and learning spaces to

Junior School.

leadership and teamwork.

social justice focus.

inspire young minds.

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THE BASICS

ELTHAM College

YEARS ELC – year 12

ELTHAM COLLEGE – RESEARCH CAMPUS 1660 Main Road, Research, Vic, 3095

DENOMINATION

ELTHAM COLLEGE – CITY CAMPUS

Non-denominational

Level 2, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Vic, 3000 GENDER ENQUIRIES

Coeducational

+61 3 9437 1421, www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au FEES

registrar@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Please see our website

A PRIN CIPA L \ S IM O N LE PL A S T RIE R

t ELTHAM College, we believe that school is a daring adventure where children learn to think for themselves in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Our exceptional teachers and small classes enable students to be treated as individuals and to be given individual attention.

We focus on the skills and attributes that make each of them unique.

At ELTHAM we are committed to creating spaces and opportunities for collaborative learning. Our young people are encouraged to see life as a chance for unlimited learning, while we have the privilege of helping to ‘grow the hearts and minds’ of the next generation. Our curriculum integrates literacy and numeracy into a wide range of experiences, ensuring that learning is meaningful and constructive.

We’re constantly adapting to the changing needs of young people and their world. We support them on their learning journey to unlock their talents through one of Victoria’s broadest curriculums. Most importantly, our teachers guide each young person to become empowered with the selfconfidence and independence to manage all aspects of their future lives.

BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Committed to ensuring that young people see life as a chance for unlimited learning, Simon Le Plastrier is a highly experienced and enthusiastic educator who has worked in coeducational, independent education for more than 38 years.

HOSPITALITY

SCIENCE

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

CITY CAMPUS

ELTHAM owns and

Students are encouraged to

Outdoor Education is a

Our City Campus provides

operates a Hospitality

explore, innovate and

fully immersive and

the opportunity for year 9

Training Centre and fully

collaborate. Academic skills

experiential program. Our

students to gain significant

functional cafe and

are further developed

goal is to extend students

personal and academic

restaurant called Swipers

within engaging modules

experiences by utilising a

development. Specifically

Gully. The Centre allows

that specifically promote

range of activities and

designed to respond to the

year 10, 11 and 12 students

the value of the STEAM

situations as a means to

learning and social needs of

to participate in a number

movement in education.

promote a positive attitude

young people who are

towards Self, Others and the

navigating their way

Environment

to adulthood.

of VET and VCE options.

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Some of the best careers start right here Fintona is an optimal place for girls to succeed.

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THE BASICS

Fintona Girls’ School

YEARS ELC – year 12

79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn, Victoria, 3103 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Non-denominational

9830 1388, www.fintona.vic.edu.au GENDER

registrar@fintona.vic.edu.au

Coeducational ELC, Girls only prep – year 12

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PRIN CIPA L \ R AC HA E L FA LLO O N

intona Girls’ School is one of Melbourne’s leading independent schools with a long tradition of educating girls to the highest standard.

Renowned for consistently achieving outstanding VCE and NAPLAN results, Fintona is firmly placed among the most successful schools in Victoria.

Situated in the inner-eastern suburb of Balwyn, Fintona caters for girls from prep to year 12 and offers an early learning program for both girls and boys. The Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organisation is taught from ELC to year 4.

Our friendly, supportive and caring environment, together with our broad-based education programs, provide girls with a variety of experiences that challenge them beyond expectations and prepare them for life beyond school.

Inspired by strong leadership and dedicated teachers, a Fintona girl will find the confidence to achieve her academic and personal aspirations, whatever they may be.

If you are considering a school with a focus on personal development that fosters an ‘anything is possible’ mindset, then join us on one of our scheduled tours in 2019. Tours are a great opportunity to meet our Principal, Ms Rachael Falloon, an accomplished educator, and chat with our students and staff. For more information on our tours and how to book, visit our website.

FEES Prep $17,684 – year 12 $30,340 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Rachael Falloon commenced as Principal in 2018. Her goal is to develop young women who are agile learners – capable, confident and curious; young women who know themselves deeply, embrace opportunity and contribute positively to the world.

CURRICULUM

CO-CURRICULAR

GLOBAL EXPERIENCES

STUDENT WELLBEING

Our curriculum is diverse

We offer a variety of

Senior school students can

The commitment by staff to

and challenging,

engaging activities that

participate in study tours

the wellbeing of each of our

encouraging each student

contribute to a balanced

and exchanges to schools in

students is a factor that sets

to become an independent

education including choir,

Japan, France, Scotland

us apart. The School

thinker. Our girls thrive in

music ensembles, Guides,

and Canada. Another

Counsellor plays an

languages, the arts,

House competitions, sport,

option is World Challenge,

important role by

mathematics and science

drama, public speaking,

where students lead an

providing confidential

where their learning

debating, Duke of

educational expedition

support and implementing

connects academic concepts

Edinburgh, overseas study

overseas to a

programs to develop

with real-world lessons.

tours and clubs.

developing country.

resilience in students.

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OUR GIRLS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. 2019 OPEN DAY

SATURDAY 30 MARCH 10.00am–1.00pm • School Tours (Pre-Register Online) • Curriculum Displays and Activities • Science Experiments and Sport Demonstrations • Music and Drama Performances

SCHOOL TOURS From 9.00am

Thursday 14 February Wednesday 29 May Thursday 27 June Chat to our Principal, Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School, Head of Junior School and Director of Learning and Teaching.

Head to our website to register today.

CRICOS 00974A/018621A

THE BASICS

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School

YEARS Three-year-old (ELC) – year 12

123 Marshall Street, Ivanhoe, Vic, 3079 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Anglican

+61 3 9490 6222, www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au GENDER

iggs@ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au

Girls only (including ELC)

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PRIN CIPA L \ DR DEBORAH PRIE S T

vanhoe Girls’ Grammar School is a forward-thinking community of learners who are thoughtful in their choices and brave in their actions.

Ivanhoe Girls’ is an open-entry school with over 900 students (from ELC to year 12). This means that Ivanhoe Girls’ is small enough to focus on each student as an individual learner, yet large enough to be able to offer a broad range of subject and co-curricular choices.

The School has a special culture that is spoken about by parents, students and staff. There is a warmth, a friendliness that is hard to describe but experienced by those who walk through the gardens and become a part of the School family.

Students are encouraged to develop a broad range of thinking and learning skills and strategies, and each girl is encouraged to achieve academic excellence, as well as develop leadership skills and teamwork in a supportive and stimulating environment. Students also have the benefit of developing resilience and self-esteem in an environment which encourages respect for the individual, together with an understanding of others.

Our students are evidence of what we do well. Articulate, courageous, critical thinkers who are generous of spirit, have a life-long love of learning, and who have a voice and use it to create change. At Ivanhoe Girls’, OUR GIRLS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.

FEES Prep $16,720 – year 12 $24,760 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Dr Priest is an experienced educator who commenced in 2018. She is passionate about developing girls and young women as individuals and preparing them to take their place as outstanding leaders in our community and on the global stage.

2019 SCHOOL TOURS

LEADERSHIP

LANGUAGES

MUSIC

Commence at 9am:

Experiences abound in

French is taught from ELC

Students have the

• Thursday 14 February

informal ways but equally

– year 12. Both French and

opportunity to learn a

• Wednesday 29 May

through the many formal

Chinese are taught in the

musical instrument or

• Thursday 27 June

positions offered in

senior school, with years 7

undertake speech and

• Thursday 8 August

sporting teams, cultural

and 8 studying both

drama training in a co-

• Tuesday 10 September

pursuits, House, tutor

languages. A Confucius

curricular lesson situation.

• Friday 11 October

groups and in other

Classroom enhances the

The School is renowned for

• Thursday 14 November

co-curricular areas where

School’s 40 year

its great music program

2019 Open Day: Saturday,

students are elected to

commitment to Chinese

and offers a wide range of

30 March, from 10am-1pm

positions of responsibility.

language and culture.

performance opportunities.

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MIDDLE YEARS

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RITES OF PASSAGE

Rural experiences can help year 9 students transition into young adulthood.

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t may not be every 15-year-old’s idea of a good time to spend months living at school or in the bush, without a phone, social media or television. But it’s not unusual for year 9 students at independent schools around Victoria to participate in extended excursions away from home. And several schools have rural campuses, where year 9 students can hike, run, chop firewood, cook and clean, as part of their formal education.

Year 9 students at Methodist Ladies’ College can choose to attend Marshmead, a rural campus in East Gippsland, for eight weeks. Wesley College has a country campus in Clunes, outside of Ballarat. Prince Charles famously attended Geelong Grammar School’s rural campus, Timbertop, for two terms in 1966, when he slept in tents and took part in cross-country hikes.

So what’s significant about this age group, and what makes it a popular time for students to experience life away from home?

Tom Hall, head of Timbertop, which is compulsory for year 9 students at Geelong Grammar, says it can be a “problematic” year level for students in a traditional school setting.

“For many young people, year 9 can be a no man’s land between middle school and senior school. They’re too old for the younger parts of the school and they’re not quite old enough for the rest,” he says.

Hall believes that rural education programs, especially ones with various physical, mental or academic challenges, give students a “rite of passage” typically missing from year 9.

Students at Timbertop attend regular academic lessons. But they also participate in a range of physical challenges, including a running program that culminates in a 33-kilometre run. They do not have

access to the internet or their phones, and they have to perform a range of domestic chores, such as cutting wood to fire the boiler that heats their showers.

“They live a simple existence, but they live in close connection with the natural world, and they can be responsible for themselves,” Hall says.

“It’s a wonderful thing to see that transition from childhood to young adulthood and that happening both with their maturity, their intellectual and academic capacity and their physical capacity as well.”

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ear 9 students at Lauriston Girls’ School in Armadale spend most of their school at Howqua, a campus three hours away from Melbourne in Victoria’s High Country (pictured above right right). The girls participate in normal academic lessons, as well as an outdoor and fitness program that includes canoeing, rock climbing, skiing and camping.

“We believe that year 9 is a good time to send our students to Howqua because girls are ready to face new challenges and are keen to make new friends,” says Lauriston principal Susan Just.

The hope is that a year at Howqua will help students embrace challenge, independence and self-confidence, skills that will help prepare them for VCE. “Our year 9 students return to year 10 with more self-confidence and independence,” Just says. “They know how to organise their time and set goals. They know the other girls in their year level and feel more of a sense of belonging, which is important for the senior years.” ●

“Our year 9 students return to year 10 with more selfconfidence and independence.”

SUSAN JUST

KATE STANTON

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FIND YOUR DIFFERENCE.

We all go to school to learn.

Good schools produce strong academic results.

Great schools teach life skills to go along with that.

At Lauriston we do both.

We build each girl’s learning path guided by her strengths and interests, empowering her to embrace challenge and constantly achieve.

And our wellbeing program encourages empathy, perspective-taking and self-understanding, so she faces obstacles with confidence and competence.

BOOK A TOUR TODAY lauriston.vic.edu.au • Armadale

THE BASICS

Lauriston Girls’ School

YEARS 3yo – year 12

38 Huntingtower Road, Armadale, Vic, 3143 DENOMINATION Non-denominational ENQUIRIES +61 3 9864 7555, www.lauriston.vic.edu.au

GENDER

admissions@lauriston.vic.edu.au

Coeducational kindergarten; Girls only prep – year 12

W

PRIN CIPA L \ SUSA N J US T

e all go to school to learn. Good schools produce solid academic results. Great schools teach life skills to go along with that. At Lauriston, we do both, but we don’t stop at just putting in. Our difference is what we bring out. We help every student find their difference.

Our innovative and experiential pedagogy, combined with a comprehensive well-being program, work together to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to achieve their best. Lauriston values good teaching and, combined with the latest technology, each girl can learn at her own pace and be ready for the challenges that lie ahead. Our goal is to connect students with choice and best-practice teaching and learning; we work daily to bring local and international connections back to Lauriston.

Learning is a constant process that doesn’t end with the submission of an assignment or the passing of an exam. At Lauriston ‘success’ is never the end of the story, it’s a launch pad towards new discoveries, innovation and understanding.

FEES $22,728 – $34,528 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Susan Just is an experienced educator and leader and, during her time at Lauriston, has spearheaded many innovations, including the creation of Australia’s first FabLearn Lab and the development of a comprehensive wellbeing program.

KINDERGARTEN

JUNIOR SCHOOL

SENIOR SCHOOL

HOWQUA

Play and laughter feature

Junior School students learn

As students take on their

Howqua teaches lessons no

strongly in our three and

in a nurturing environment

final years study, it’s

traditional classroom can.

four-year-old kindergarten

that encourages

important that they are

With a combination of

programs grounded in the

investigation and

supported, challenged and

academic learning and

Reggio Emilia philosophy.

collaboration. As they

inspired. Studying either

outdoor activity and an

Children’s cognitive skills

progress, students begin to

the VCE or IB, Lauriston

absence of social media,

are developed and they go

view the world from a

girls leave ready to take

girls learn to rely on

home happy and eager to

broader perspective,

their education further and

themselves and the people

return the following day.

investigating cultures and

face new challenges.

around them in this unique

viewpoints beyond their own.

year 9 program.

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THE BASICS

Marcellin College

YEARS 7-12

160 Bulleen Road, Bulleen, Vic, 3105 DENOMINATION Catholic ENQUIRIES +61 3 9851 1589, www.marcellin.vic.edu.au

GENDER

info@marcellin.vic.edu.au

Male FEES

M

PRIN CIPA L \ M A R K M U R PH Y

arcellin College is a leading Catholic Marist school for boys established by the Marist Brothers, first at Camberwell in 1950 and later at Bulleen in 1963. We are a College founded on the spiritual and educational philosophy of Saint Marcellin Champagnat who believed that to educate young people we must love them and love them all equally. We do this by aiming to provide an environment where each boy is known and where each is supported to reach his full potential.

At Marcellin the educational opportunities are driven by a desire to engage and connect boys with their learning in specific ways. Our college’s motto: Virtute Ad Altissima means “through virtue and courage to strive for the highest”.

Our motto comes alive every day as we challenge our students to constantly aspire for personal excellence in all that they do. It is our conviction that an exceptional education begins with good teaching and learning that empowers individuals to strive to be the best they can be.

The building and enhancement of relationships between students, parents and teachers is the most significant elements in the achievement of a student’s full potential and the College’s pastoral structures not only provide avenues of accessibility for home/school communication, they also provide parents with confidence that their son is known and supported.

Available on the College website BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ No

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

As Principal of a Marist school Mark Murphy has a strong commitment to the charisma and educational philosophy of Saint Marcellin Champagnat as a vehicle for supporting young men as they grow in their Catholic faith.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

LEADERSHIP

SPORTS

THE ARTS

Catholic Social Teaching

A variety of opportunities

Marcellin is blessed with

The College places a high

plays a great role in the

for leadership are available

extensive fields, an award-

value on the arts,

Marcellin community. Seen

at College, House,

winning gymnasium and

encouraging all students to

through our Cambodia and

academic, faith and

the equipment necessary for

develop their creative

South Africa immersions

sporting levels. These roles

students to strive for their

thinking capacities. Studies

and connections with The

enable students to gain

best. The College’s

are offered in art, drama,

Exodus Community, the

leadership experience, grow

membership of the AGSV

music, studio arts, theatre

Youth Juvenile Centre and

in confidence, and become

and the VSRU are integral

studies and visual

Marist Solidarity.

responsible citizens and

parts of the College’s life.

communication design.

role models.

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mlc.vic.edu.au +61 3 9274 6316 207 Barkers Road Kew Victoria 3101 Australia

be inspired. be great. be you.

At MLC no dream is too big, whether it is technological, sporting, musical, creative, academic or a combination of all these.

Offering one of the broadest curricula of any Australian independent school, we can support all of your daughter’s pursuits and provide her with the tools to achieve her best.

Discover the possibilities at our 2019 Information Sessions: Register at mlc.vic.edu.au/visitus

Julia

Art expands her creative horizons

Methodist Ladies’ College

THE BASICS YEARS MLC Kindle (6 weeks -

207 Barkers Road, Kew, Vic, 3101

5 years), Prep – year 12

ENQUIRIES

GENDER

+61 3 9274 6316, mlc.vic.edu.au

Girls only

admissions@mlc.vic.edu.au

(MLC Kindle – coed) FEES

M

PRIN CIPA L \ D IA NA VE R N O N

LC has long been one of Australia’s leading independent girls’ schools. An education at MLC is unique.As a large school, MLC is able to provide one of Australia’s broadest curriculum offerings, including over 60 subjects in VCE, VCE VET (vocational subjects enabling students to gain an industry qualification), and the International Baccalaureate (IB).

There are many opportunities to expand your daughter’s passions through extensive co-curricular offerings, including ensembles, choirs and special interest groups.

Additionally, with 30 sports and often multiple teams for each, there is something for everyone, whether your daughter is a high-level athlete or wants to participate for fun.

With a diverse student and staff body and a proudly forward-thinking reputation, we have a long history as an inclusive community where students from all walks of life and backgrounds learn and achieve together. Our students leave the College with not just one friendship group, but many across different interests, year levels and houses.

The world is also a diverse and exciting place. Many of our students affirm that an MLC education taught them how to navigate their journeys confidently after year 12 – whether university, travelling, owning their own businesses or joining multinational or local businesses. They are truly ‘world ready women’.

Prep – year 12: $19,170 – $32,130; see website for MLC Kindle fees.

BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Passionate about girls’ education, Diana Vernon has been leading MLC since 2014. She is delighted to be supported by a talented leadership team and committed teaching and support staff to ensure MLC remains at the forefront of education.

WELLBEING

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

FACILITIES

STRONG COMMUNITY

Every student is heard.

With a long tradition of

From two rural outdoor

Our strong school

They are nurtured and

academic excellence, our

education campuses to a

community includes our

supported to be the best that

students consistently

commercial training

welcoming, active Parents’

they can be through our

achieve some of the top

restaurant, a TV studio to

Association, supportive

unique school structure,

results in the state as well

forward-focused science

families as well as a valued

integrated PROSPER

as a holistic, well-rounded

labs, MLC is fortunate to

network of 30,000+

wellbeing framework,

education. We are also one

provide exceptional

alumnae. Meeting new

extensive staff resources

of the nation’s most

facilities. 2019 will also see

people and supporting one

and supportive homegroup

successful IB schools.

the opening of our new year

another is part of the

7-8 Learning Centre.

MLC spirit!

programs.

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Our Lady of Sion College Open Day Tuesday 19 March 2019, 2.30—6.30 pm

Our Lady of Sion College warmly invites you to see how your daughter would embrace life at Sion.

We look forward to welcoming you to our College.

1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill 03 9890 9097 | www.sion.catholic.edu.au

Our Lady of Sion College

THE BASICS

1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, Vic, 3128

DENOMINATION

YEARS 7–12

Catholic ENQUIRIES +61 3 9890 9097, www.sion.catholic.edu.au

GENDER

info@sion.catholic.edu.au

Girls only FEES

E

PRIN CIPA L \ TINA APOSTOLOPOULOS

stablished by the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion in 1928, the College has a proud history of providing excellent education to young women, promoting service to others and maintaining a culture of respect and inclusion. Our values of compassion, justice, reconciliation, peace and love underpin every decision on how we educate the students in our care.

At Our Lady of Sion, we celebrate diversity, knowing that each student brings her own set of gifts, from high academic aspirations, to a strong desire for social justice, to talents in music, science or the arts. Together, our staff and students form a partnership of learning and discovery, igniting passion, excitement and innovation. Classes at Sion extend the imagination and inspire our students to explore the endless possibilities that life presents to them.

Our holistic curricular and co-curricular programs support students to engage with global concerns and equip them with Catholic values, understanding and relevant skills. Students maintain a global perspective through formation and social justice opportunities that call them to dialogue with other faiths and to serve the needs of others.

We offer excellence in education and the opportunity to join a community built on respect for individual needs, working in partnership with parents to support our students to truly flourish.

$7,630-$7,950 plus $1,450 capital levy per family BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ No

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Through 35 years of teaching and leadership, Tina has witnessed enhanced opportunities for young women to pursue their goals and ambitions.

Her vision is to support students to develop discernment and compassionately respond to world needs.

LEADERSHIP

COMMUNITY

SCIENCE

CHOICE

Every student is offered

At the heart of Our Lady of

Our innovative extension

Choice represents voice at

opportunities to lead and to

Sion College is community.

program, the Denise

Our Lady of Sion. With 29

develop a sense of

We recognise the diverse

O’Hara Science Academy,

VCE subjects and VCAL

empowerment through the

spiritual, intellectual,

allows students to

and VET pathways on offer,

contribution she can make

social–emotional and

collaborate with scientists

students can design their

in a range of portfolio, class

physical needs of our

in aviation, robotics and

own futures with support

and SRC roles.

students and allow our

conservation, while NASA’s

and guidance from our

students to grow within our

Space School is an eagerly

expert careers and

supportive environment.

sought-after learning

teaching staff.

opportunity.

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Strong Foundations – Amazing Futures

PLC School Tours

Visit us at our School Tours to see our school in action.

Term 1 Wednesday 13 February Saturday 16 February

Term 2 Saturday 18 May Wednesday 22 May

Register at www.plc.vic.edu.au/admissions/school-tours

141 Burwood Road, Burwood VIC 3125 www.plc.vic.edu.au 9808 5811

THE BASICS

Presbyterian Ladies’ College

YEARS Six-month ELC to year 12 DENOMINATION Presbyterian

141 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Vic, 3125

GENDER ENQUIRIES

ELC – coeducational;

9808 5811, www.plc.vic.edu.au

Prep to year 12 – girls only

admissions@plc.vic.edu.au FEES $17,684 - $31,652

P PRIN CIPA L \ DAWN C LE M E N T S

LC has been renowned as a leader in girls’ education for over 140 years. Nurtured within a Christian environment, girls are encouraged to develop a respect and concern for others, to acquire leadership skills and selfdiscipline and to have a sensitive, informed understanding of other cultures.

We passionately believe that for our students, every opportunity should be explored and any goal is achievable.

Our girls, regardless of their talent, ability or background are challenged to pursue their interests and develop their strengths. Our focus is on the development of the whole person: academic, emotional, social, creative, physical and spiritual, with personal achievements across all areas of endeavour being celebrated.

We look forward to working with your daughter to encourage, inspire and help her realise her own personal excellence as she prepares to take her place as a modern woman in tomorrow’s world.

BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINICPAL

Dawn Clements is passionate about educational excellence in Christian Independent Schools and equipping young women to positively influence their generation.

We are delighted to have an engaging, warm, articulate leader as our principal.

PASTORAL CARE

BEYOND CLASSROOMS

EXCELLENCE

A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Our pastoral care program

We highly encourage our

We believe everyone has

PLC is a Christian school

is one in which students’

girls to immerse themselves

their own excellence just

that celebrates and

voices are valued, and

in a diverse range of

waiting to be uncovered

nurtures the Christian faith

where diversity and

activities and interests

and we encourage and

within the school

personal excellence are

beyond the classroom,

inspire our girls to embrace

community and through

celebrated across a school

including theatre, sports,

life’s opportunities with

our Christian studies core

community that sees staff

music, community

confidence, courage and

curriculum programs.

lead by example and

outreach, outdoor

optimism in whatever field

support the uniqueness of

adventure and

of interest they pursue.

every individual.

international study tours.

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ruyton

WE BELIEVE IN GIRLS grit • curiosity

creativity • leadership

integrity • global citizenship

You are invited to see our School at work from Early Learning to Year 12 open morning Thursday 14 March Thursday 16 May Thursday 29 August Thursday 14 November 9am–11am with Principal’s address at 10am

school snapshot Wednesday 27 March Monday 27 May Monday 12 August Tuesday 26 November 9am–10am

scholarships Saturday 23 February Pre-registration required information sessions small groups Held throughout the year 9.30am–11am Bookings essential

Contact the Registrar, Mrs Nadine Hibbert, on 9819 2422 or book online www.ruyton.vic.edu.au ruyton girls ’ school

12 Selbourne Road Kew 3101 Victoria Australia Tel +61 3 9819 2422

ruyton@ruyton.vic.edu.au CRICOS 00336J 00336J www.ruyton.vic.edu.au CRICOS

THE BASICS

Ruyton Girls’ School

YEARS Early Learning – year 12

12 Selbourne Road, Kew, Vic, 3101 DENOMINATION Non-denominational ENQUIRIES +61 3 9819 2422, www.ruyton.vic.edu.au

GENDER

hibbertn@ruyton.vic.edu.au

Girls FEES

PRIN CIPA L \ LIN DA D O U G L A S

We Believe in Girls At Ruyton we foster the individuality of each girl in a caring and safe environment, nurturing her intellectual, physical, social and emotional qualities essential to flourish.

Powerful learning is central to the Ruyton culture, building on our strong academic reputation. We focus on advancing the learning of every girl through the engagement of intellectual curiosity, building knowledge and skills about how to learn and supporting them to be the best learners they can be and exemplary citizens. We believe in real world learning beyond the classroom, collaborating with the wider community to promote growth, discovery and sustainability.

We empower our girls to lead lives of purpose with courage, character and compassion. Through the development of values and action-focused learning they are inspired to pursue equity and justice for self and others. By embracing diversity and raising their voices our girls effect positive change and make a difference.

One Campus. Endless Opportunities.

Our Early Learning, Junior School and Senior School are situated on one campus, emphasising our strength as a connected learning community and enabling many opportunities for collaboration, mentoring and role modelling.

$13,095 – $32,581 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Through her involvement in both education and sport, Ms Douglas has a passion for providing the next generation with opportunities to achieve their personal best, as confident, engaged and compassionate members of their community.

CO-CURRICULAR

STEM

YEAR 4 PROGRAM

CO-ORDINATE

With a wide range of

By building strong links

At this age girls are finding

This unique signature

activities our girls have

with the scientific

their place and realising

program with Trinity

endless opportunities to

community beyond the

their ability to make a

Grammar School in years

achieve personal best,

School, our girls work with

difference. This program

11 and 12 provides shared

embrace a new challenge,

scientists from a range of

provides unique

classes and co-educational

ensure a sense of balance

fields, using STEM skills

opportunities to engage

learning at a time when

and have fun.

and understandings to deal

with the wider community,

students are emotionally,

with and solve real-world

increasing girls’

physically and

problems.

understanding and

socially mature.

perspective of the world.

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SENIOR SCHOOL

ISTOCK

A FOCUS ON WELLBEING

A more holistic approach to education is encouraging greater awareness of the pressures faced by senior students.

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ears 11 and 12 can be a challenging time for students, who face all sorts of pressures around academic success and personal development.

With Mission Australia finding that one in four young people are at risk of serious mental illness, many schools are focusing on wellbeing as part of a more holistic education.

“It underpins everything,” says Mara Vanderzeil, head of student wellbeing at Yarra Valley Grammar.

“If a child is healthy and feeling safe, and mentally well, then they’re going to be able to achieve their potential. For them to be able to learn, they need to be well.”

Students face a variety of pressures both inside and outside the classroom.

“They’re becoming adults,” Vanderzeil says.

“They’ve got relationships with people, even the fact that they’re becoming learner drivers ... there are so many different aspects.”

The ubiquity of social media can also exacerbate things.

“There are so many images, and there is so much information coming in all the time,” she says.

“One of the things we try to teach is the mindfulness side of things. To be in the actual moment and focus in on one thing.”

It’s an approach that has served Noah McGrath, a year 12 student at Brighton Grammar, well.

McGrath says that he puts all his focus into whatever he’s working on – whether revising for a test or training for sport – so that he doesn’t get distracted or overwhelmed.

“Say I had a test on Friday and I know that Wednesday and Thursday I’ll have soccer training,” he explains, “in class on that Wednesday and Thursday I’ll remove myself from my peers and

focus significantly on study. I’ll get two hours of quality work in.”

He says the students at the school openly chat with each other about how they’re going.

“I talk to a lot of the rowing boys about how they deal with [pressures]. A lot of people do different things. I probably focus more on being in the moment and trying to get everything out of every minute, whereas other students are really good at managing their time outside of school.”

The school has a wellbeing committee, and McGrath says that it’s “awesome” that they encourage students to book in to see a psychologist if they have something they want to discuss.

B

righton Grammar has also introduced a camp that year 10 students go on with their fathers, or father figures.

“You can talk about anything,” Noah says, “and you won’t be judged… it was just good that I could ask [dad] questions about how he’s gone through life. He’s experienced similar things to me.”

Yarra Valley Grammar, meanwhile, is partnering with The Resilience Project on materials for homeroom teachers and year co-ordinators from prep right through to year 12. It’s all part of a drive to embed wellbeing across the school.

“The education that we provide is not just academic,” Vanderzeil says.

“It’s so many things. And to feel connected, you really want students to feel like they’re part of a community.” ●

“If a child is healthy and feeling safe, and mentally well, then they’re going to be able to achieve their potential.”

MARA VANDERZEIL

ANDERS FURZE

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A CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN THE DOMINICAN TRADITION, YEARS 7 TO 12

THE BASICS

Siena College

YEARS 7 – 12

815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell, Vic, 3124 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Catholic

+ 61 3 9835 0200, www.siena.vic.edu.au GENDER

office@siena.vic.edu.au

Girls only

S

PRIN CIPA L \ G AY N O R RO B S O N - G A R T H

iena College is a Catholic school in the Dominican tradition, offering young women an education which will inspire and challenge them to make intelligent and responsible use of their personal gifts and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Our students have a daily, lived experience of women as leaders at all levels, from a broad based Student Representative Council, to the women from past decades on whose shoulders we stand. Our patron, St Catherine of Siena, broke the bonds of what was expected of a woman in the 14th Century by speaking Truth. She challenged those in power and committed herself to a life of prayer and service of others.

Our Dominican tradition places emphasis on diversity and the unique gifts of every person. We are inspired by each other and find joy in our work, our learning and our community.

Our moto, Veritas, challenges us to search for Truth through prayer and contemplation, a commitment to study and a strong sense of justice and outreach to others.

Siena College offers a richly stimulating and contemporary education that makes student learning exciting for young women. We encourage our students to engage in critical reflection on the world, we nurture their individual gifts and talents and build their self-esteem and sense of connectedness.

FEES $11,935 – $13,330 plus Capital Levy $2,220 per family BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ No

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

2019 is Gaynor’s 13th year as Principal at Siena College. She continues to be inspired by the College’s Dominican values to educate young women “towards intelligent use of liberty” and to empower them to go out and make a difference.

MATHEMATICS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

VISUAL ARTS

MUSIC

Year 7-10 classes are ability

Siena College’s Community

Siena College has a long

Siena College is known for

grouped to better support

Service Program seeks to

history of excellence in

an extensive and highly

student learning. There is

assist students to develop

Visual Arts and Technology,

successful co-curricular

an extension group at each

empathy and

with students’ work

music program. Specialist

year level. Technology is

understanding of the lives

consistently selected for

instrumental tuition is

integral to learning in

of others, and foster a

VCE Season of Excellence.

offered across 19 different

mathematics and students

willingness to help make a

Student work is showcased

instruments with

use graphics calculators

difference in our world.

in the College’s purpose

performance opportunities

and dynamic geometry

Students volunteer service

built Visual Arts and

in an array of ensembles,

software.

out of College hours.

Technology Gallery.

bands or choirs.

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PARALLEL LEARNING: THE IDEAL APPROACH. TURN TO TINTERN. Tailored learning for girls and boys, builds conďŹ dence, self-awareness and results.

90 Alexandra Road Ringwood East VIC 3135 Australia | tintern.vic.edu.au or call 9845 7777

Tintern Grammar is a Child Safe School | CRICOS 00348E

THE BASICS

Tintern Grammar

YEARS Early Learning Centre – year 12

90 Alexandra Road, Ringwood East, Vic, 3135

DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Anglican

+61 3 9845 7777, www.tintern.vic.edu.au GENDER

admissions@tintern.vic.edu.au

Parallel learning: single

S

PRIN CIPA L \ B R A D LE Y F RY

ince 1877, Tintern Grammar has been a leader in the fields of teaching, learning and the care of each and every child. Tintern is set on 40 acres of beautiful tree-lined grounds, with magnificent sporting fields, state-of-the-art facilities and a working farm.

We offer part-time and full-time three-year-old and prePrep (four-year-old) programs in our Early Learning Centre that combine teacher-led learning with play. Our youngest learners develop social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills, providing a solid foundation for their academic journey.

Our Junior Schools (Prep – year 6) are an engaging and exciting place to learn. Our students receive the unique benefit of learning in tailored, gender-specific classrooms, while still taking part in planned activities with the opposite gender.

Our Middle Schools (years 7-9) focus on academic and personal growth, wellbeing, pastoral care and gender-specific challenges. Our Camps and Outdoor Education program builds skills of resilience, independence and responsibility.

We provide choice and balance for students in the Senior College (years 10-12), offering three study pathways – VCE, International Baccalaureate and VCE/VET – providing outstanding academic results for our students, as well as extensive course and careers guidance and university preparation.

gender prep – year 9; coed ELC and years 10-12 FEES ELC 3YO (2 day): $8,480 – year 12: $28,356 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Bradley Fry is committed to maintaining a vibrant, dynamic and studentcentred learning environment. He champions the Parallel Learning model that enables students to achieve a balance of gender-specific learning and social integration.

CO-CURRICULAR

PARALLEL LEARNING

ACADEMIC EXTENSION

EXCELLENT TEACHERS

We offer students a broad

The Parallel Learning

We are committed to

Our teachers are

range of co-curricular

model sees students

meeting the needs of all our

passionate, dedicated

activities, including sport,

educated in both coed and

students. This includes

professionals, who

outdoor education, young

single gender classes

challenging gifted children

continuously develop their

farmers, performing arts,

according to their age and

through Horizons, an

skills through our

debating, music and more.

stage, allowing us to tailor

extension program for

Professional Development

our teaching to create the

students who display an

program.

optimal learning and

enhanced level of learning.

pastoral environments to support each gender.

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DISCOVER A TRUE EDUCATION At Wesley we believe a True Education realises the full potential of every girl and boy.

Our rich and comprehensive coeducational program promotes excellent academic results and values equally the importance of sport, music, visual and performing arts, outdoor education and community service.

Scholarships for 2020 are now open We have a range of scholarships available, from Academic to General Excellence and Boarding Scholarships. To ďŹ nd out more, visit www.wesleycollege.net/scholarships

Register for a campus tour Discover more about the unique learning opportunities at Wesley’s three metropolitan campuses.

Elsternwick

Glen Waverley

Book online: www.wesleycollege.net/tours Email: admissions@wesleycollege.net Call: 03 8102 6508

St Kilda Road

THE BASICS

Wesley College

YEARS 3yo ECLC – year 12

WESLEY COLLEGE ST KILDA ROAD CAMPUS 577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Vic, 3004

DENOMINATION

WESLEY COLLEGE GLEN WAVERLEY CAMPUS

Uniting Church

620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley, Vic, 3150 WESLEY COLLEGE ELSTERNWICK CAMPUS

GENDER

5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick, Vic, 3185

Coeducational

ENQUIRIES

FEES

+61 3 8102 6508, www.wesleycollege.net

$19,800 – $33,520

admissions@wesleycollege.net BOARDING \ Yes

W

PRIN CIPA L \ RI C HA R D B R E N KE R

esley College is a leading coeducational, open-entry school. Established more than 150 years ago, the College has enriched the lives of thousands of students through its outstanding liberal, broad-based curriculum.

Students from a range of international locations and cultures choose Wesley because of our strong tradition of academic excellence, outstanding curricular and cocurricular programs and state-of-the-art facilities.

Wesley has three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne: • Elsternwick, 3-year-olds to year 9 • Glen Waverley, 3-year-olds to year 12 • St Kilda Road, 3-year-olds to year 12 Wesley is one of the top Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Australia, and one of the only schools in Victoria to offer the IB continuum from primary through to middle and senior schools. We provide a diverse breadth of subjects for students to choose from, with 39 VCE and 30 IB DP subjects, including six languages.

Wesley places the highest value on academic excellence and encourages each student to aspire to achieve excellence in all areas of learning.

SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Richard Brenker has worked at Wesley since 1981, enjoying a variety of roles and responsibilities.

Recent roles as Head of Campus at Glen Waverley and Deputy Principal, have prepared him for his current position as Acting Principal.

CO-CURRICULAR

BOARDING AT WESLEY

RESIDENTIAL

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Our rich variety of co-

Wesley’s boarding facility,

Wesley offers a unique

Wesley offers 20 organised

curricular activities

Learning in Residence, is

residential program in

College tours. These tours

include visual and

purpose-built for Senior

Clunes, the Yiramalay/

include a world-class USA

performing arts, sport,

School students (years 10–

Wesley Studio School in the

space school program, a

music, outdoor education

12) from metropolitan

Kimberley, Western

European music tour, and

and community service,

Melbourne, rural Australia

Australia, and three

Hong Kong drama tour,

with 19 sports, 23 bands, 21

and international locations

Outdoor Education camps

and international hosting

chamber ensembles, 16

across Asia and Europe.

in Victoria; Chum Creek,

partnerships with France,

choirs, 10 orchestras, 7

Camp Mallana and

Spain, Germany, China

musicals and 4 plays.

Lochend.

and Japan.

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Yarra Valley Grammar

THE BASICS YEARS Early Learning – year 12

Kalinda Road, Ringwood, Vic, 3134 DENOMINATION Anglican ENQUIRIES +61 3 9262 7700, www.yvg.vic.edu.au

GENDER

admissions@yvg.vic.edu.au

Coeducational FEES

E

PRIN CIPA L \ D R MA R K M E R RY

stablished in the heart of Melbourne’s east in 1966 and set on a spacious 29-hectare campus, Yarra Valley Grammar overlooks the Yarra Valley and picturesque Dandenong Ranges. Our students excel under the guidance of great teachers who love what they do and seek to inspire them to strive for excellence. The school offers an extensive range of contemporary opportunities and sets high standards of performance, encouraging all students to achieve their personal best.

Great teachers are able to vary the way they teach to suit the way each student learns. This takes patience, flexibility and the ability to see things from the students’ perspective.

Yarra Valley Grammar’s team of teachers have a genuine interest in getting to know their students, so they can teach them effectively, encourage them to achieve their best, identify issues or problems, and care for their welfare.

Yarra Valley Grammar’s broad curriculum is responsive to individual student needs, with extra opportunities for enrichment and support. Key learning areas include art, design and technology, business studies, English, health and physical education, humanities, ICT, languages, mathematics, music and science. Students study a common curriculum until the mid-secondary years and then a range of diverse electives for senior years is offered.

$9,600 – $28,000 approx BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Dr Mark Merry was appointed principal of Yarra Valley Grammar in 2009. Prior to that he was Principal of Marcellin College and Deputy Principal at St Patrick’s College, Launceston. He has a doctorate in educational psychology.

SOCIAL

MEDIA

LANGUAGES

MUSIC

Social responsibility is

Yarra Valley Grammar

Yarra Valley Grammar

Students begin their

integral to a Yarra Valley

offers a range of subjects in

introduces the French

musical journey in ELC,

Grammar education. All of

media that explore the

language to students in

throughout junior school

our students are

different types of media

junior school. Students are

and are encouraged to

encouraged to participate

including television, film,

then given the choice of

continue in secondary

in fundraising and giving

sound, photography, games,

Indonesian, French or

years. Our music programs

back to the community.

and digital technologies.

Chinese in secondary

build students’ confidence

There are fundraising

VCE subjects include

school. Chinese as a first

by involving them in vocal

activities for local charities

Computing, Infomatics and

language is also offered at

and instrumental

and communities.

Media.

VCE level.

performances.

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Camberwell Grammar School

SENIOR SCHOOL \ 2 Torrington Street, Canterbury, 3126 +61 3 9813 1166 JUNIOR SCHOOL \ 4 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury, 3126 +61 3 9813 1965 admissions@cggs.vic.edu.au www.cggs.vic.edu.au

55 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury, 3126 +61 3 9835 1777 registrar@cgs.vic.edu.au www.cgs.vic.edu.au

● 750 students ● ELC – Year 12 ● Anglican ● Girls only ● (ELC: coeducational)

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● 1300 students ● 4yo Pre-prep – Year 12 ● Anglican ● Boys only

Carey Baptist Grammar School

ELTHAM College

KEW CAMPUS \ 349 Barkers Road, Kew, Victoria, 3101 DONVALE CAMPUS \ 9 Era Court, Donvale, Victoria, 3111 +61 3 9816 1222 admissions@carey.com.au www.carey.com.au

RESEARCH CAMPUS \ 1660 Main Road, Research, 3095 +61 3 9437 1421 CITY CAMPUS \ Level 2, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, 3000 registrar@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au www.elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

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● 2511 Students ● ELC – Year 12 ● Baptist ● Coeducational

● 660 students ● ELC – Year 12 ● Non-denominational ● Coeducational

Fintona Girls’ School

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School

79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn, 3103 +61 3 9830 1388 registrar@fintona.vic.edu.au www.fintona.vic.edu.au

123 Marshall Street, Ivanhoe, 3079 +61 3 9490 6222 iggs@ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au

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● 600 students ● ELC – Year 12 ● Non-denominational ● Girls only ● ELC: coeducational

● 850+ students ● 3yo ELC – Year 12 ● Anglican ● Girls only

Lauriston Girls’ School

Marcellin College

38 Huntingtower Road, Armadale, 3143 +61 3 9864 7555 admissions@lauriston.vic.edu.au www.lauriston.vic.edu.au

160 Bulleen Road, Bulleen, 3105 +61 3 9851 1589 info@marcellin.vic.edu.au www.marcellin.vic.edu.au

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● 1095 students ● Kindergarten – Year 12 ● Secular ● Coed to Kindergarten ● Girls only: Prep – Year 12

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Our Lady of Sion

207 Barkers Road, Kew, 3101 +61 3 9274 6316 (admissions) admissions@mlc.vic.edu.au www.mlc.vic.edu.au

1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, 3128 +61 3 9890 9097 info@sion.catholic.edu.au www.sion.catholic.edu.au

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● 2000 students ● MLC Kindle (6 weeks – 5 years) and Prep – Year 12 ● Girls only ● Kindle: coeducational

Ruyton Girls’ School

141 Burwood Highway, Burwood, VIC, 3125 9808 5811 admissions@plc.vic.edu.au www.plc.vic.edu.au

12 Selbourne Road, Kew, 3101 +61 3 9819 2422 hibbertn@ruyton.vic.edu.au www.ruyton.vic.edu.au

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● 1480 students ● Six-month ELC to Year 12 ● Presbyterian ● ELC - coeducational. ● Prep – Year 12: Girls only

● 900 students ● ELC – Year 12 ● Non-denominational ● ELC: coeducational ● Prep – Year 12: Girls only

Siena College

Tintern Grammar

815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell, 3124 +61 3 9385 0200 office@siena.vic.edu.au www.siena.vic.edu.au

90 Alexandra Road, Ringwood East, Vic, 3135 +61 3 9845 7777 admissions@tintern.vic.edu.au www.tintern.vic.edu.au

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● 783 students ● Years 7 – 12 ● Catholic ● Girls only

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● 950 students including ● Year 7 – 12 ● Girls only ● Catholic

Presbyterian Ladies’ College

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Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC)

● 942 students ● ELC – Year 12 ● Anglican ● Parallel learning: single gender prep – year 9; coed ELC and years 10-12

Wesley College

Yarra Valley Grammar

ELSTERNWICK \ 5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick, 3185 GLEN WAVERLEY \ 620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley, 3150 ST KILDA ROAD \ 577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, 3004 +61 3 8102 6508 admissions@wesleycollege.net www.wesleycollege.net

Kalinda Road, Ringwood, 3134 +61 3 9262 7700 admissions@yvg.vic.edu.au www.yvg.vic.edu.au

● 3298 students ● 3yo – Year 12 ● Uniting Church ● Coeducational

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