Independent Schools Guide 2020: Stonnington & Boroondara

INDEPENDENT

SCHOOLS GUIDE 25th

ANNIVERSARY EDITION

THE LEGACY ISSUE

GETTING REAL ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD

GIVING BACK STUDENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

STONNINGTON & BOROONDARA

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Building a legacy

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n our rapidly changing world, one of the most important skills to foster in our children is their ability to develop new skills.

It’s likely that a large proportion of today’s primary and secondary students will end up in jobs that don’t yet exist.

With this in mind, schools are evolving their curriculums and teaching styles to equip students with the ability to adapt and thrive in a complex, ever-changing global community.

Traditional subjects like maths and English are being taught alongside practical subjects that encourage students to find new and creative solutions to real-world challenges.

And topics like financial literacy, online ethics and mental health are being tackled to ensure that students are not just tertiary-ready when they leave school, but life-ready.

Outside the classroom, volunteer programs are giving students the opportunity to make a real difference in their community and inspiring them to work towards a better future.

Often only explored retrospectively, a legacy is something that we have the ability to shape in the present; what schools do today will form part of their legacy tomorrow, and the many years a child spends in the classroom, school playground and within the wider community will become an important part of their personal journey.

In this 25th anniversary edition of Domain Review’s Independent Schools Guide, we explore how Victoria’s independent schools are rising to the challenges of today and providing opportunities for their students to make a positive mark on the world, both in their time at school and beyond. ● JESSICA GOLDING

CONTENTS Camberwell Girls Grammar School

11

Camberwell Grammar School

13

Carey Baptist Grammar School

15

Caulfield Grammar School

17

Christ Church Grammar School

19

De La Salle College

21

Fintona Girls’ School

25

Geelong Grammar School

27

Genazzano FCJ College

29

Haileybury 31 Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak

33

Marcellin College

37

Melbourne Girls Grammar

39

Methodist Ladies’ College

41

Presbyterian Ladies’ College

43

Preshil

45

Sacré Cœur

47

Siena College

51

St Catherine’s School

53

Strathcona Girls College

55

Trinity Grammar School, Kew

61

Wesley College

63

Xavier College

65

Yarra Valley Grammar

67

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THE LEGACY ISSUE

Getting ‘real’ is becoming a proven way to educate young Victorians.

BY MEGAN WHITFIELD

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ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD

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rom “Surviving the Apocalypse” to “Criminal Investigations”: Victorian school curriculums are adapting to a changing world by offering subjects focused on real-world applications and collaboration.

The key is in curating a learning environment that combines soft skills with external applications, according to Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar principal Dr Deborah Priest.

“There are two key focuses for us,” she says. “Firstly, developing our students’ character and wellbeing – placing [mental and physical health] on the same level as academics. And, secondly, the learning must be connected to a real-world context, with inter-faculty collaboration.”

Priest says this flexibility in thinking and emphasis on co-operation is vital in equipping students with skills that they can carry into life.

“Soft skills are best learnt in context,” Priest adds. “While traditional core subjects are still, and always will be, important … it’s also about looking at the ways we can develop skills for the future – from being collaborative and fluid, to existing in a virtual world.”

Over a two-year period, the school has been developing a range of new subjects to best reflect a changing society and the modern workplace, including the year 8 subject “Lights, Camera, Action” which was launched in 2019. Exploring ethical questions about how people conduct themselves online, the subject addresses both the challenges and benefits of having an online profile and teaches hands-on skills for working in a virtual sphere.

It’s an approach being met with enthusiasm by students, with enrolments for a series of new year 9 electives (developed out of feedback from the girls) already completed.

“Our elective ‘Criminal Investigations’ already has three classes filled,” says Priest. “We’ll be using real-life equipment to simulate a crime scene investigation as closely as we can, conducting soil analysis, DNA sequencing … the girls are fascinated.”

Also popular is “The Game of Life”, a practical subject addressing money

so years and building a new learning ecosystem.”

Known as “Polaris”, the system is focused on foundational literacies (including financial and digital literacy), capability skills focused on responding to complex challenges, and personal characteristics extending to mental and physical health.

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management, how to apply for jobs, and planning for life after school.

“It’s about creating students that aren’t just tertiary-ready, but lifeready,” says Priest.

In Melbourne’s north, Marcellin College is also shaking up its curriculum, amounting to a kind of “renaissance in schooling”, according to deputy principal Adriano Di Prato.

“We need to prepare students for their future, not how we work now,” he says. “We’re moving away from the standardised teaching of the last 50 or

he school is introducing Polaris in stages, with 2020 seeing the commencement of the depth (years 9 and 10) and pathway (years 11 and 12) phases. This will see the introduction of new electives and timetable structures designed to encourage students to take ownership of their learning plan while tapping into their individual passions and goals.

“The focus is on dynamic learning, with the opportunity for hyperspecialisation,” Di Prato says.

On top of VET and VCE offerings, niche subjects such as the sciencebased, religious education “Who is Jesus, really?” and “Surviving the Apocalypse” - a humanities subject exploring how to thrive in a postapocalyptic world, year 9 and 10 students will have five periods a fortnight to meet with mentors, careers advisers or school counsellors to develop methods of managing their extra-curricular activities and overall wellbeing.

“We’re trying to build an understanding that wellbeing and learning are interconnected,” says Di Prato. “It’s about comprehensive wellbeing … and catering for unique learning processes.”

“While traditional core subjects are still, and always will be, important . . . it’s also about looking at the ways we can develop skills for the future.”

DR DEBORAH PRIEST

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YEARS JOYOUS

CGGS students enjoy the annual Swimming Carnival, 1951.

celebrating a century of educating young women In 2020, CGGS will celebrate its Centenary. Together we will honour our past, look forward to the future and most importantly, celebrate 100 years of providing an outstanding education for young women.

Join us on a School Tour in 2020 and discover how you can be a part of our future. cggs.vic.edu.au

CREAte your tomorrow

Camberwell Girls Grammar School

THE BASICS

SENIOR SCHOOL

admissions@cggs.

2 Torrington Street, Canterbury VIC 3126

vic.edu.au

ENQUIRIES + 61 3 9813 1166 cggs.vic.edu.au

JUNIOR SCHOOL YEARS

4 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury VIC 3126

ELC – Year 12

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

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

We are fully committed to supporting young women in becoming equal partners in shaping lives, shaping society and shaping the future. We recognise the vital importance of preparing girls for life and work in a rapidly changing world. We offer learning in areas that have been traditionally male-dominated spheres and our futurefocussed programs start the moment girls arrive so they can develop entrepreneurial skills and become creative inventors.

Every girl is welcome and every girl belongs. Our own Wellbeing program enables our girls to be comfortable with who they are and not what they are expected to be. Each girl matures into the best version of themselves in all areas of life, with an awareness of the needs of others as much as themselves.

CGGS offers opportunities for every girl to create her tomorrow. For 100 years our girls have left the school with global perspectives, a determination to pursue their dreams and a passion to work towards positive changes in society.

DENOMINATION Anglican GENDER Female (Co-Ed ELC) FEES $21,524 (ELC) – $29,439 (Year 12) BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

With a strong 35-year career in education, Debbie Dunwoody is passionate about developing courageous learners. An advocate for gender equality, she is focused on developing compassionate leaders who are prepared to be catalysts for change.

100 YEARS OF CGGS

CO-CURRICULAR

SERVICE LEARNING

WELLBEING

In 2020, the school will

We know the benefits of a

We empower our girls to

Wellbeing is fundamental

celebrate its centenary.

balanced lifestyle and

lead with humility and

to positive academic and

Together we will honour our

opportunities to participate

inspire them to make a

social growth. Our own

past, look forward to the

in activities outside the

difference by contributing

model ensures a respectful,

future and most

classroom are endless. With

to build a more just and

safe, connected, nurturing

importantly, celebrate 100

over 70 offerings, from

sustainable world. Our

and encouraging

years of providing an

sport to music and

Service Learning program

environment exists so

outstanding education for

everything in between –

and dedicated service

students can flourish in

young women. Join us in

there is something for

classes encourage our girls

both academic and

2020 on a tour.

every girl.

to take action.

personal endeavours.

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“We are ready.”

Please visit us in 2020: Saturday Information Mornings

8 February, 8.30am Middle & Senior Schools with Scholarship Exams

20 June, 10am All levels

Tuesday School Tours

18 February, 9 - 10am All levels

21 July, 9 - 10am All levels

Open Day (Saturday)

10 October 10am - 2pm

28 April, 9 - 10am All levels

8 August, 10am All levels

14 November, 10am All levels

cgs.vic.edu.au

THE BASICS

Camberwell Grammar School

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9835 1777 cgs.vic.edu.au registrar@cgs.vic.edu.au

55 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury VIC 3126 YEARS 4 year old pre-preparatory – Year 12

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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.

DENOMINATION Anglican GENDER Boys only 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

This Academy offers

Students 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 have the

classes with elite musicians

excellence has a long

tradition in the performing

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 are encouraged to

Science and Engineering

encouraged to be inquisitive

fitness programs are also

develop their musicianship

are prime tertiary student

and respectful.

available.

to the highest level.

destinations.

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Carey Baptist Grammar School

Open Mornings Middle and Senior Schools

Thursday 20 February Thursday 26 March Junior School Donvale

Tuesday 10 March Junior School Kew

Thursday 12 March

Find out more: carey.com.au

Carey Baptist Grammar School

THE BASICS

KEW CAMPUS

admissions@carey.com.au

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9816 1222 carey.com.au

349 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101 DONVALE CAMPUS

YEARS

9 Era Court, Donvale VIC 3111

ELC – Year 12 DENOMINATION

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PRIN CIPA L \ J O NAT HA N WA LT E R

arey Baptist Grammar School is a Christian independent co-educational 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 an even 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 great 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 Co-educational FEES $21,352 (ELC) – $33,052 (Year 12) BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

A passionate holistic educator, Jonathan was appointed to Carey in 2020. Educated at the University of Melbourne, Jonathan recently completed a Leadership program in collaboration with Harvard University and Independent Schools Victoria.

CURRICULUM

CO-CURRICULAR

COMMUNITY

WELLBEING

Carey provides a

We maintain a balance

Carey students are engaged

Our award-winning

curriculum to challenge,

with study, offering AGPS

members of their local,

wellbeing program is

encourage and stimulate

and APS sports, music,

national and global

holistic, multidisciplinary

each student. We offer IB

drama, yoga, dance, media,

communities. From ELC to

and fully integrated into

and VCE in Senior School;

bikes, chess, or First Aid –

Year 12, students are

the curriculum to enable

more than 50 elective

there is something for each

encouraged and challenged

students to be at their best.

subjects in Middle School;

individual. These activities

to think beyond their

All staff are responsible for

and an enriching,

foster creativity, spirit,

circumstances and to help

student wellbeing and are

collaborative, inquiry-based

leadership and teamwork.

others, facilitated by our

trained in effective pastoral

social justice focus.

care.

approach at Junior School.

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WHEELERS HILL

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M A LV E R N

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CAULFIELD

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YA R R A J U N C T I O N

Mind for life.

Caulfield Grammar School nourishes learners to know who they are, what they value and why they are valued.

We cultivate character, compassion, creativity and connection. Our learners come to define themselves and their value, allowing them to anticipate their future directions with confidence, courage and capability.

Our academic outcomes stand as a testament to our teaching philosophy.

Co-educational E a r l y l e a r n i n g t o Ye a r 1 2 B o a r d i n g f r o m Ye a r 9 t o 1 2 caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au +61 3 9524 6333

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NANJING CHINA

Caulfield Grammar School

THE BASICS ENQUIRIES +61 3 9524 6333

WHEELERS HILL CAMPUS

caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

74-82 Jells Road, Wheelers Hill VIC 3150

cgs@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

MALVERN CAMPUS 5 Willoby Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3146

YEARS

CAULFIELD CAMPUS

3yo Kindergarten – Year 12

217 Glen Eira Road, East St Kilda VIC 3183 DENOMINATION Anglican

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PRIN CIPA L \ A S H LE I G H MA R TIN

aulfield Grammar School prides itself on focusing on the whole person. We have a strong history of academic achievement and are committed to exceptional results for our students. We recognise, however, that this is only part of a person’s learning journey. We believe in developing a mind for life so that learners are equipped with the mental, emotional and academic capabilities they need to follow – whatever path they choose.

For students to chart their course in life, they must develop character, creativity, compassion and connection.

These competencies are nurtured through several ways at Caulfield – in the way we teach, the breadth of co-curricular offerings and our commitment to every learner’s wellbeing.

We are renowned for our passionate vision for innovation in education, offering modern learning facilities and forward-thinking curriculum. Our educators take a personalised approach to learning and help every student find value in who they are, so they may become confident, socially conscious, brilliant individuals. We foster a teaching environment invested in improving knowledge so that they can anticipate and plan for emerging skills and careers.

We are an authorised school to deliver The International Baccalaureate – (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), and a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP).

GENDER Co-educational FEES ELC $19,308 – Year 12 $33,084 BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Ashleigh Martin, appointed Principal in late 2017, is a strong advocate for the relational element of teaching and the benefit to students that arise through strong connections. He passionately believes in living out the School’s values.

GLOBAL IMMERSION

EDUCATION OUTDOORS

ARTS PROGRAM

SPORTS PROGRAM

Our School equips learners

Our experiential learning

Music, dance, theatre and

Specialised coaches, trained

to engage with the global

program at Yarra Junction

visual arts are supported

in delivering age-

community through

provides students with the

by specialist teachers and

appropriate sports

cultural immersion. We

opportunity to develop

outstanding resources to

programs for beginner to

have a dedicated campus

practical skills, and

challenge students and

elite level, deliver our

for Year 9 students in

consider the effect that our

bring out their best.

Sports Program with a

Nanjing, China. Immersion

actions and lifestyle have

Featuring more than 100

unique approach designed

learning tours in sport,

on the natural

concerts, performances,

to maximise engagement

music, language, The Arts

environment.

productions and

and enjoyment.

and STEM.

exhibitions yearly.

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Leaders in education since 1898 Come and find out more about Christ Church Grammar School Book online now for one of our tours www.ccgs.vic.edu.au or call our Registrar on 8533 7911

3–12 YEAR OLDS COEDUCATIONAL INDEPENDENT CCGS.VIC.EDU.AU

INSPIRE HEARTS. IGNITE MINDS.

THE BASICS

Christ Church Grammar School

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9866 3540 ccgs.vic.edu.au registrar@ccgs.vic.edu.au

677 Punt Road, South Yarra VIC 3141 YEARS 3 – 12 year olds

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PRIN CIPA L \ N E IL A N DA RY

stablished in 1898, Christ Church Grammar School is a leading, inner city, independent, coeducational school that provides an outstanding education for children.

We aspire to be the leading coeducational school for children through to Year 6 by embracing explicit, evidencebased learning; enabling every child to be their best; ensuring our children learn in an environment grounded by love and faith; and by fostering caring, supportive and enduring relationships with children, families and the community.

We are an inclusive community and treasure the unique spirit of each and every child. Quality teaching and learning, high expectations and supportive relationships encourage our young children to develop in character and to aspire to be their very best.

From Preparatory onwards, specialist teachers work with our children in a range of areas including the arts, music, languages and physical education.

We also offer a comprehensive co-curricular program that caters for diverse interests such as Latin, French, chess, computer coding, homework club, karate, gymnastics and drama.

At Christ Church Grammar we know that children learn best when their individual needs are identified and addressed in a nurturing, supportive and encouraging environment with positive role models.

DENOMINATION Anglican GENDER Co-educational FEES $16,320 – $27,276 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Neil is a highly experienced educator who is committed to building strong, enduring relationships with families and the community. Neil has worked at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide since 2004 and commences at CCGS in January 2020.

TEACHING/LEARNING

FAMILIES

OUR PARISH

COMMUNITY

Our high-quality

Christ Church Grammar

Proud of our connection

We understand the

curriculum ensures that

welcomes families, not just

with Christ Church South

importance of community

our teaching and learning

students. Diversity is

Yarra, as the only

connections and value our

program is both rigorous

celebrated and children,

co-educational Anglican

partnerships with the 2/14th

and enjoyable. We challenge

their families and our staff

parish school for 3-12 year

Australian Field Regiment,

our students to achieve

are all cherished and

olds in Victoria, we embed

the Shrine of Remembrance,

their very best and have

valued. We develop and

the Anglican faith and ethos

Red Dust Role Models and

small class sizes to

nurture trusting

into our daily practice,

the Areyonga School, in a

maximise the engagement

relationships based on

welcoming those of all

remote Indigenous

of students and teachers.

respect and honesty.

faiths and none.

community.

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THREE UNIQUE CAMPUSES TAILORED TO EACH STAGE OF YOUR SON’S

EDUCATION AND JOURNEY

“We deliver a quality education in a respectful and encouraging environment, providing students with the skills to be active and successful citizens in today’s society.”

Mr Peter Houlihan, Principal

TIVERTON CAMPUS 1318 High Street, Malvern HOLY EUCHARIST CAMPUS 1241 Dandenong Road, Malvern East KINNOULL CAMPUS Northbrook Avenue, Malvern

TAKING ENROLMENTS YEARS 5 - 12

www.delasalle.vic.edu.au P: 03 9508 2100

THE BASICS

De La Salle College

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9508 2100

TIVERTON CAMPUS

delasalle.vic.edu.au

1318 High Street, Malvern VIC 3144

enrolment@delasalle.vic.

HOLY EUCHARIST CAMPUS

edu.au

1241 Dandenong Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 KINNOULL CAMPUS

YEARS

Northbrook Avenue, Malvern VIC 3144

5 – 12 DENOMINATION

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PRIN CIPA L \ PE T E R H O U LIHA N

s a non-zoned Catholic boys school; De La Salle College welcomes students from all over the Melbourne metropolitan area. We operate on a culture of achievement and challenge, where each student is encouraged and supported to achieve his full potential. A variety of pathways and opportunities to specialise in areas of interest and expertise is a feature of our students’ experience.

As a Lasallian College, our students are expected to contribute to the local and international community through volunteer and fundraising work. Through these opportunities students develop leadership skills, including, innovation, initiative and selflessness, along with a strong sense of compassion.

Established in 1912, De La Salle, Malvern has a rich history. From our first class of 54 students in a parish hall to now educating over 1,100 students across three campuses, our emphasis remains on developing the existing traditions and strengths of our past. We are very proud of our 106 year-old tradition of developing young men of character and empathy, dedicated to their College, their studies and each other.

Our dynamic curriculum, extensive co-curricular program and overarching culture of challenge and achievement, faith and service, develops our students to become capable, well-rounded and respectful young men.

Catholic GENDER Boys only FEES $9,720 – $12,689 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ No

ABOUT THE PRINICPAL

Peter Houlihan is an exceptional educational leader with a focus on developing students’ 21stcentury skills. He holds Masters degrees in Education and Leadership.

Peter operates on a platform of high expectations and innovation.

YEAR 9 CAMPUS

MUSIC

INNOVATION

SPORT

In 2019, De La Salle

Through the study of music,

The climate at De La Salle

As members of the

launched their dedicated

students develop

is one of progression and

Associated Catholic

Year 9 Campus at Holy

composition skills and gain

innovation. Students are

Colleges’ (ACC), De La Salle

Eucharist, Malvern East.

an appreciation for this

embracing new and

College offers high-quality

A unique formative year

universal art from. A

exciting learning

inter-school competition in

and curricular focussed on

multitude of performance

opportunities, including

weekly matches and many

collaboration and inquiry.

opportunities are available

programming, coding

major carnivals.

in ensembles and bands.

and robotics which are

Competitive sport is

Music is compulsory in

being expanded across all

timetabled into the

Years 5-8.

year levels.

school week.

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THE LEGACY ISSUE

Students learn the positive impact of giving through the example of former students.

BY SARAH MARINOS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH METHODIST LADIES’ COLLEGE

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LEAVING A LEGACY AT MLC

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ince Methodist Ladies’ College was founded in February 1882, the generosity and foresight of many families have helped create the school that exists today.

Philanthropy has provided scholarships and given some students educational experiences they would otherwise never have had.

Donations have also funded bricks and mortar projects that have enhanced facilities and the learning experiences of students across the school.

Today, philanthropy remains a core component of the MLC journey, and its impacts are very evident.

This year saw the opening of a dedicated learning centre for year 7 and 8 students – a purpose-built indoor and outdoor learning space that embraces the latest in educational design.

The new building, the Nicholas Learning Centre, is named after one of MLC’s most generous philanthropic families – the Nicholas family, who founded the Aspro pharmaceutical business.

The family have supported the school since the 1920s and have also contributed to the development of a language centre and plaza.

The Nicholas Learning Centre has been championed by Marjorie Nicholas, a former MLC student and current chair of the MLC Foundation, who is keen to encourage MLC’s vision of educating and empowering young women.

“I know how privileged I was to have received, at MLC, a true education for life,” says Nicholas.

“MLC encouraged me to see the

world through new and questioning eyes. It taught me to recognise the possibilities that lay before me and to take hold of them. I want as many young women as possible to have that very same opportunity.”

Diana Vernon, MLC principal, says philanthropy is hugely important to all schools.

“Philanthropy enables schools to

renew and upgrade facilities for current and future students, and it enables schools to support students who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend.”

“We have a huge number of students who have been on scholarships and who are now highly respected – as professors of history at Oxford University, as medics at the University of Melbourne, or as humanitarian

leaders. They have benefited from scholarships that enabled them to have an education and then make a difference in the world.”

Recently a former student made a pre-bequest of a million dollars to support students with a particular passion for science.

Philanthropy has also enabled MLC to expand its facilities, such as the Cato building, the James Tatoulis Auditorium, the Elizabeth Tatoulis science wing and the Marshmead outdoor education campus in the Croajingolong National Park.

“A philanthropic campaign supported the redevelopment of Marshmead, and without philanthropy, we wouldn’t have been able to purchase that property in the first place,” says Vernon.

“Our new Nicholas Learning Centre recognises that learning is enhanced if you use the space purposefully to support collaborative engagement in a range of activities. Marjorie Nicholas wanted to contribute because she was passionate about ensuring that young women have the best possible education for their futures.”

Vernon says current students well recognise the value of philanthropy and the opportunities it brings to MLC. “It helps our students stop and think,” she says. “I was touched to the core by one of our younger students who entered a national science competition last year. She won an award and received $50 and then wrote me a letter saying she recognised how lucky she was to have an opportunity to be at MLC, so she wanted to donate her prize money to our scholarship fund.”

“MLC encouraged me to see the world through new and questioning eyes. It taught me to recognise the possibilities that lay before me and to take hold of them.”

MARJORIE NICHOLAS

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WE VALUE

SMALL CLASS SIZES

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

With many opportunities and dedicated teachers to extend students’ learning, a Fintona girl is motivated to achieve her goals. ���������������������������������������������� daughter to aim high, join us on our next tour.

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Fintona Girls’ School

THE BASICS

79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn VIC 3103

ELC – Year 12

YEARS

DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Non-denominational

+61 3 9830 1388 fintona.vic.edu.au

GENDER

registrar@fintona.vic.edu.au

Co-educational ELC; Girls only Prep – Year 12 FEES

F

PRIN CIPA L \ R ACHA E L FA LLO O N

intona Girls’ School, situated in the inner-eastern suburb of Balwyn, 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, but more than that, we are known for the extensive opportunities within and beyond the curriculum. Our friendly, supportive and caring environment, together with these opportunities, enhance the girls’ learning and challenge them beyond expectations, building their capacity in a broad range of areas and skills, preparing 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.

Every girl, every opportunity, doing what she does well.

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 2020. Tours are a great way to meet our Principal, Ms Rachael Falloon, and chat with our students and staff. For more information on our tours and how to book, visit our website.

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 to

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 developing

programs to develop

with real-world lessons.

tours and clubs.

country.

resilience in students.

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Geelong Grammar School

THE BASICS

BOSTOCK HOUSE

+ 61 3 5273 9200

139 Noble Street, Newtown VIC 3220

ggs.vic.edu.au

CORIO CAMPUS

admissions@ggs.vic.edu.au

ENQUIRIES

50 Biddlecombe Avenue, Corio VIC 3214 TIMBERTOP CAMPUS

YEARS

Private Mail Bag, Mansfield VIC 3722

ELC – Year 12

TOORAK CAMPUS DENOMINATION

14 Douglas Street, Toorak VIC 3142

Anglican

A

PRIN CIPA L \ R E B E C CA CO DY

t Geelong Grammar School (GGS) we do things differently; knowing it takes more than theory to make an impact beyond the classroom. Our educational theory is intentional and enduring; we exist to enable wisdom.

Students as young as three years of age can begin their GGS adventure with us at our Bostock House or Toorak Campus. As our children enter early adolescence, their learning continues into Middle School at the Corio Campus, followed by a transformational year at Timbertop. With enlivened spirit and tenacity, our students return to our Corio Campus to complete Senior School.

We are Australia’s largest coeducational boarding community and celebrate a culturally rich blend of students, from rural to regional, interstate to overseas. We encourage and celebrate diversity and want all our learners to feel a genuine sense of belonging within a caring and inclusive environment.

At GGS, it is our privilege to enable wisdom by providing a holistic education which prioritises learning and academic skills, as well as the values of courage, curiosity and compassion. We offer a unique pathway for growth; an educational experience that is academically challenging and underpinned by three strategic educational pillars; Adventure Education, Positive Education and Creative Education.

GENDER Co-educational FEES POA BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Joining the School in early 2018, Rebecca’s approach centres on an unwavering commitment to the philosophy and practice of holistic education, and the far-reaching impact this has on shaping a buoyant, more adaptable and enlightened world.

ADVENTURE ED

POSITIVE ED

CREATIVE ED

BOARDING

Our Timbertop campus

Positive Education places

Our newest Strategic Pillar.

With ample open space and

provides learners with a

wellbeing at the heart of our

Cultivating the skills of

extraordinary facilities,

transformational year of

learning community.

communication,

GGS uniquely satisfies a

Adventure Education:

Equipping our learners

collaboration, critical

student’s desire for space

experiential learning

with the knowledge and

thinking, problem posing

and play, underpinned by

through and with nature

skills to nurture their own

and problem solving.

a well-established House

helps to develop competence

wellbeing and foster a

Prioritising transferable

System that provides the

in practical ways and

deeper purpose to

competencies for young

structure and support for

promotes independence and

contribute to the wellbeing

people to flourish in a fast-

young learners to thrive.

self-efficacy.

of others.

changing world.

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Genazzano. Generations of achievement.

We invite you to experience what it means to be a Gen girl, where young women learn to lead and inspire ������������������������������������������������������ ������������������������������������������������� Register today at genazzano.vic.edu.au or phone 03 8862 1000.

2020 Open Mornings: Wednesday 4 March Tuesday 24 March ���������������������

THE BASICS

Genazzano FCJ College

YEARS ELC – Year 12

301 Cotham Road, Kew VIC 3101 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Catholic

+61 3 8862 1207 genazzano.vic.edu.au

GENDER

registrar@genazzano.vic.edu.au

Co-educational ELC. Girls only Prep to Year 12

N

PRIN CIPA L \ KAREN JEBB

urtured in the Catholic faith and the principles of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, Genazzano FCJ College is a school where young women learn to lead and inspire others, embrace life and go confidently into the world. It is proud of its 131 year history, its past and present students, and importantly, its community.

Genazzano is a vibrant, energetic community that seeks to positively influence all aspects of a student’s development.

At Genazzano, learning and wellbeing go hand in hand.

Ours is a College where intellectual pursuits flourish in a climate of excellence and enquiry. Our core values include a passion for life, a love of learning, and the courage and confidence to lead and serve others.

These values encourage our students from ELC to VCE to approach life with optimism, to be creative learners looking for ways to contribute to society and to be actively engaged with issues of social justice. Like a child’s imagination, we believe that learning should have no bounds.

The College is located in magnificent grounds that offer spaces for students to explore and discover, and a wonderful setting for many of the College’s 130 co-curricular activities on offer.

FEES $17,870 – $29,685 BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Karen is a highly regarded, faith-filled, modern educational leader, nurturing girls and young women for 21st century career opportunities, balanced by an innate sense of social responsibility and personal purpose.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

INNOVATION

CO-CURRICULAR

WELLBEING

Our FCJ heritage

Announced as a winner of

Our 130 co-curricular

Our GenSTAR program is a

encourages and inspires

The Educator’s Innovative

offerings encourage

whole school wellbeing

our students to offer not

Schools for 2019, for the

involvement, leadership,

program, utilising

only companionship to

work of the Genazzano

community spirit, physical

research in psychology, that

each other, but beyond to

Institute of Learning and

engagement, artistic

enables students to develop

the wider community.

Brain Sciences in

endeavour, teamwork and

resilience, think for peak

Students develop their

understanding how the

social justice. Every student

performance and develop

confidence to positively

brain learns and functions

has the opportunity to

skills for a safe, healthy and

contribute to society, now

for improved health and

explore a range of

positive approach to life.

and in the future.

learning outcomes.

activities.

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Haileybury

THE BASICS

855 Springvale Road, Keysborough VIC 3173

+61 3 9904 6000

120 South Road, Brighton East VIC 3187

haileybury.vic.edu.au

138 High Street, Berwick VIC 3806

admissions@haileybury.vic.

383 King Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003

edu.au

ENQUIRIES

6057 Berrimah Road, Berrimah NT 0828 YEARS

6 Gongxue Road, Gaocun County, Wuqing District, Tianjin, China

ELC – Year 12

M

C E O | PRIN CIPA L \ M R D E R E K S COT T

ore parents choose to send their children to Haileybury than any other school in Australia. One of the Asia-Pacific region’s leading independent schools, it has campuses in Keysborough, Brighton, Berwick, Melbourne, China and Darwin.

Haileybury is acclaimed for outstanding academic results, small class sizes, extensive co-curricular choices and stateof-the-art facilities. The school achieves exceptional national testing and VCE results, placing it among Australia’s leading schools. It has high expectations of students and provides the support they need to excel. In 2018, Haileybury was named Australian School of the Year and in 2019, CEO | Principal Mr Derek Scott was named Australian School Principal of the Year at the Australian Education Awards. Haileybury also won best Professional Learning Program and Department Head of the Year.

Haileybury’s Parallel Education Model recognises the diverse educational needs of girls and boys. They learn together until the end of Year 4, then attend separate schools on the same campus from Years 5 to 12. While girls and boys benefit from co-education early on, single gender classes in the middle and senior years achieve better academic outcomes. Our newest campus, Haileybury Rendall School, draws upon the school’s leading programs and is committed to bringing world-class education to Darwin.

DENOMINATION NA GENDER Parallel Education – boys and girls share facilities but attend single-gender classes FEES Go to: haileybury.vic.edu.au BOARDING \ Haileybury Rendall School, Darwin SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Under the leadership of 2019 Australian Principal of the Year, Mr Derek Scott, Haileybury has become one of the nation’s leading academic schools with outstanding NAPLAN and VCE results.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

GLOBAL OUTLOOK

SPORT

MUSIC

Haileybury’s Program is

A wide range of travel

Haileybury Sport aims to

Our instrumental program

built upon social justice

experiences are available to

promote participation in

lies at the heart of music at

and a sense of fairness. This

Haileybury students

healthy activities and

Haileybury. Individual

creates student awareness

through our Global Outlook

provide appropriate

and group tuition is offered

of their community, as well

Program. All international

opportunities for all

in all orchestral

as their own self-worth.

opportunities are carefully

students of differing

instruments – piano, pipe

Each campus supports

designed to coincide with

interests and abilities.

organ, voice and guitar.

numerous charities

learning and ignite

Across the year, girls and

Each campus boasts a

throughout the year.

cultural awareness.

boys have more than 30

range of large and small

sports to choose from.

ensembles.

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At Loreto Toorak she’ll learn justice, sincerity, verity, felicity and freedom...

Vietnam Pilgrimage

Our Positive Education approach is grounded in our Loreto values and guided by our vision to create a learning community which is strengths-focused, engenders resilience and enables individuals to flourish.

2020 School Tours @ 9.00am; Wednesday 12 February, Wednesday 25 March, Thursday 28 May, Wednesday 16 September, Tuesday 27 October.

Enquiries: +61 3 9823 8231 admissions@loretotoorak.vic.edu.au AN INDEPENDENT CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOR GIRLS ELC TO VCE

THE BASICS

Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9823 8100 loretotoorak.vic.edu.au admissions@loretotoorak. vic.edu.au

10 Mandeville Crescent, Toorak VIC 3142

YEARS

L

PRIN CIPA L \ D R SUSA N S T E VE N S

oreto Toorak is an Independent Catholic Girls’ School embracing genuine values of freedom, justice, sincerity, verity and felicity to foster a mutual respect and deep understanding of the individual and a compassion for the broader community.

To become confident, self-assured women, girls need the right challenges. Loreto Toorak has created an environment where your daughter will be nurtured, challenged and encouraged to discover her true self.

Excellent academic results are achieved each year, but this is only one aspect of our holistic approach to education.

Established in 1924, the foundations began over 400 years ago with a truly remarkable English woman, Mary Ward. She overcame extraordinary opposition and hostility to found the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), known as the Loreto Sisters.

Today there are seven Loreto Schools in Australia and more than 90 throughout the world. An extensive and challenging academic program is integral to the education of heart and mind, which is cherished at Loreto Toorak. A love of learning is fostered by specialist teachers who share a passion for their subjects with programs that aim to foster individual needs.

The opportunities we provide will challenge and extend your daughter, helping her to graduate with an inner belief that there is much she can achieve.

ELC – Year 12 DENOMINATION Catholic GENDER Girls only (Co-ed ELC) FEES $19,750 – $28,490 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Dr Susan Stevens, PhD Melb, MEd (EdAdmin), MMusic, AMusA, GradDip (AdolHealth&Welfare), GradDipTheology, FACE, MACEA, MAICD. Principal for 17 years, she chairs and is an active contributor on many boards in several organisations.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC

LANGUAGES

Students are taught to

Physical education includes

Music is a rich and diverse

Four languages are taught

critically analyse the

20 different sports. A

component of our

at Loreto Toorak. Chinese

structures of society that

member of Girls Sport

education. There are 25

(Mandarin) and French are

perpetuate injustice. We

Victoria, we compete

ensemble groups available

taught from Preparatory to

nurture their hearts and

against 23 girls’ schools

for students. These include

VCE. From Year 7, students

minds to become aware of

during a weekly

bands, choirs, orchestras,

may also elect to study

social justice issues.

competition. We engage

instrumental ensembles,

additional languages

Students participate in

many top specialist coaches

chamber groups and voice

including Italian and

numerous justice activities.

across several sports to

programs.

Indonesian, taught through

challenge our students.

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THE LEGACY ISSUE

Community service helps students to understand how they can make a difference.

BY ARIANNA LUCENTE

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I

ndependent schools are making positive contributions to society by offering community service programs that teach students the importance of giving back.

“School is a lot more than just reading and writing,” says Scott Miller, CEO of Volunteering Victoria. “Young people get a lot of value and virtue from realising that our community is made up of different people and places that sit outside of our daily grind of school and sport.”

Volunteering can help build personal resilience, increase confidence, health and wellbeing, and importantly, allow young people to realise their ability to make a difference.

“A lot of good can come when we give young people the opportunity to give back to the community,” says Miller.

“They can see what their contribution is doing to make the world a better place.

“When a young person can identify with a certain cause and offer their time, there’s no better way of getting that real world-experience because it says, ‘I’m part of the solution. I’m not just part of the problem anymore because I’m doing something about it.’”

Since Siena College was founded by the Dominican Sisters in 1940, the school has had a strong history of embedding community service into its curriculum.

“Service and addressing issues of justice in the broader community is a fundamental tenet of the education we offer here, and as a Dominican school, it’s intrinsic to our mission,” says Gaynor Robson-Garth, principal of Siena College from 2007 to 2019.

The school runs a number of fundraising initiatives throughout the year, and each term has a different focus. Last year, money raised from bake sales, house competitions and various other activities were donated to Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion, Vinnies’ Winter Appeal, the Indigenous Literacy Foundation and St Mary’s House of Welcome, an organisation that supports those experiencing

homelessness, poverty and mental illness.

Students also prepare sandwiches, follow the Vinnies Fitzroy Soup Van route, and distribute toiletries, warm clothing and bedding to those accessing the services that night.

“Our task is to educate women who will go out, be leaders in the community and address the root causes of injustice,” Robson-Garth says.

Siena College works with a women’s co-operative called Kopanang in South Africa. Apart from donating funds through their “A Night Of Change” trivia and silent auction, International Women’s Day breakfast and Christmas market, year 11 students have the opportunity to participate in an immersion where they spend two weeks living with a host family and assist with everyday programs. The community has been impacted by HIV/AIDS, endemic poverty and high unemployment after the closure of the goldmines.

“The students come back very changed people,” she says. “Before they go, they are often more concerned that they might be living in a house where there’s no running water or toilet indoors, but once they’re there, those things become quite trivial. It’s the emotional issues that confront them the most.

“A student will say, ‘When I see how these women support each other and maintain their sense of dignity and optimism despite all their hardship, then I realise that any difficulties I face are so trivial by comparison.’

“It’s a way of really getting a sense of our privilege here and of our absolute responsibility to use our privilege to work with others and envision a better world.”

Miller says that volunteering is a “powerful antidote to anti-democracy”.

“That reciprocity makes us feel more connected and grounded,” he adds.

“Young people are looking for purpose and an opportunity to experience somebody’s else’s world view. When they are able do something constructive and proactive, it’s just such a special thing.”

“A lot of good can come when we give young people the opportunity to give back to the community.”

SCOTT MILLER

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THE BASICS

Marcellin College

YEARS 7 – 12

160 Bulleen Road, Bulleen VIC 3105 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Catholic

+61 3 9851 1589 marcellin.vic.edu.au

GENDER

info@marcellin.vic.edu.au

Male FEES

M

AC TIN G PRIN CIPA L \ J O H N H I CKE 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.

Marcellin College is an inclusive faith learning community where encounter with self, place, God, and the other, creates opportunities for every young man to unlock his inherent possibility. Our focus is on developing young men who can one day take their place in society as active contributors, empowering them to be agents of social change and human advancement.

Our College has built an outstanding reputation for excellence in learning, life, and faith, enabling students to develop with character, confidence and competence. Stateof-the-art facilities and extensive Christian service, academic, sport and arts curricular and co-curricular programs inspire each young man to simply be more and achieve their personal best in the classroom and beyond.

We seek to equip each young man with the context they need to comprehend the world they live in and help them build the necessary critical and creative thinking to better understand and positively contribute to society.

Available on the College website BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ No

ABOUT THE ACTING PRINCIPAL

John is a highly experienced Catholic educator, who has worked in senior leadership roles in five Catholic schools over the past 30 years. In 2019, John was a member of the Marist Mission and Life Formation Team.

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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Writing

Guitar

LEARNING

Project Work

Acting

Singing

INFLUENCE

Public Speaking YouTube Channel Educating Others

Family from Brazil

Travel CULTURE

Language

MEET JULIA...

Commenced: Year 3 Current age: 12

Creative communicator

MEET THE FUTURE

Melbourne Girls Grammar

THE BASICS ENQUIRIES +61 3 9862 9200

MERTON HALL (YEAR 5 TO YEAR 12)

mggs.vic.edu.au

86 Anderson Street, South Yarra VIC 3141

enrolments@mggs.vic.

MORRIS HALL (PREP TO YEAR 4)

edu.au

100 Caroline Street, South Yarra VIC 3141 EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

YEARS

63 Clowes Street, South Yarra VIC 3141

ELC – Year 12 DENOMINATION

M

PRIN CIPA L \ D R TO N I E .

M E AT H

GGS is a school where challenge and choice create opportunities for every girl to discover and pursue her strengths, passions, and goals. We believe that an exceptional education is not only about academic skills, but also emotional and physical wellbeing.

We have always been a future-focussed community and are innovative in our approach to preparing students for life in an increasingly complex and globally connected world.

We focus on reinforcing strong values and lifelong skills like resilience and independence, instilling in our Grammarians the courage they need to excel in life beyond school.

Students engage in experiences that develop their learnings in a way that suits them, individual passions are encouraged as we support each and every student: the Early Learning and Junior Years provide the foundations of positive learning, reinforcing that anything is possible, and where imagination, curiosity and inquiry lead to discovery; the Middle Years (Years 5-8) provide the opportunity to dive deeper into key learning concepts with real-world experiences to assist understanding; the Senior Years (Years 9-12) provide the launching pad for self-motivated learning.

Graduates of MGGS are bold, dynamic and courageous leaders who develop the resilience, persistence and confidence to achieve their best in any path they choose.

Anglican GENDER Girls only FEES For fee listings, please visit mggs.vic.edu.au BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Principal Dr Toni E. Meath believes that learning is for all. Education is about developing the whole person, and good schools with good teachers have the ability to make a profound difference in someone’s life.

Dr Meath and the School share a vision, mission and values to create an excellent learning environment.

INNOVATION

ENTERPRISE

WELLBEING

CREATIVITY

With a focus on

We champion the

Holistic wellbeing is an

Project based learning tasks

personalised learning,

development of enterprising

essential component of a

enable students to explore

students collaborate and

mindsets. Students interact

healthy life. To support and

real-world problems and

solve problems while

with companies and

extend every girl’s

develop creative solutions.

thinking critically.

industry sectors solving

capability, we provide

We foster budding futurists

Students enjoy authentic

real-world problems, attend

dedicated staff, facilities

who explore new ways of

opportunities to engage with

internships, attain micro

and programs.

thinking and are

emerging technologies as we

credentials and meet with

empathetic and conceptual

arm the next generation

visiting entrepreneurs to

in their approach.

with skills for the future.

share experiences.

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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.

Discover the possibilities at our 2020 Open Mornings: Saturday, 15 February Friday, 21 February Friday, 22 May Saturday, 23 May Friday, 24 July Friday, 4 September Friday, 16 October

Julia

Art expands her creative horizons

Methodist Ladies’ College

THE BASICS

207 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101

MLC Kindle (6 weeks -

YEARS 5 years), Prep – Year 12

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9274 6316

GENDER

mlc.vic.edu.au

Girls only

admissions@mlc.vic.edu.au

(MLC Kindle – co-ed) FEES

A

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

n education at MLC is special. As a uniquely large girls’ school, we are able to provide one of Australia’s broadest curricular offerings including over 60 subjects in VCE, VCE VET (vocational subjects enabling students to gain an industry qualification), and the International Baccalaureate (IB).

Additionally, there are many opportunities to expand your daughter’s passions through extensive co-curricular offerings across music, creative arts, social justice and many special interest groups. Furthermore, 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.

As an open-entry school, we celebrate our diverse, inclusive community where students from all walks of life and backgrounds learn and achieve together. Our students leave the College with friendship groups across different interests, year levels and houses.

The world is a similarly diverse and exciting place, one where many future careers don’t yet exist. Many of our former students affirm that an MLC education taught them how to navigate their journeys confidently after Year 12 – whether university, travelling, owning their own business or joining multinational or local businesses. They are truly ‘world-ready women’, ready for their journeys ahead.

Prep-Year 12: $19,800 – $33,180; 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.

NEW 7-8 CENTRE

WELLBEING

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

FACILITIES

In 2019, we opened our

Every student is heard,

With a long tradition of

From our commercial

Nicholas Learning Centre

nurtured and supported to

academic excellence, our

training restaurant to TV

for Year 7 and 8 , with its

be the best that they can be

students consistently

studio and Library Maker

research-based design

through our four-school

achieve some of the best

Spaces, MLC has

focused on enhancing

structure, integrated

results in the state as part

exceptional facilities, all

learning and wellbeing.

wellbeing framework,

of a holistic, well-rounded

conveniently at our Kew

It has 24 configurable

extensive staff resources

education. We are also one

campus. Our students are

learning spaces and

and supportive homegroup

of the nation’s most

also able to enjoy programs

outdoor learning spaces

and coaching programs.

successful IB schools.

at our residential education

including a rooftop garden.

outdoor campuses.

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THE BASICS

Presbyterian Ladies’ College

YEARS 6 months ELC – Year 12 DENOMINATION

141 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125

Presbyterian

ENQUIRIES

GENDER

+61 3 9808 5811

ELC – co-educational.

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 CLE 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 self-discipline 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 PRINCIPAL

Mrs 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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PRESHIL THE PROGRESSIVE ALTERNATIVE

An International Baccalaureate World School

Bookings and enrolment enquiries at preshil.vic.edu.au or call 03 9817 6135

Arlington Kindergarten and Primary Campus The Primary Years Programme at Preshil supports an innovative and engaging core curriculum, supported by Philosophy, Languages, Arts and Electives. We encourage any families considering enrolment at Preshil to visit us to learn more about our progressive approach to the PYP, our commitment to building strong relationships, our beautiful grounds and our unique, child-centred learning spaces.

395 Barkers Road, Kew Open Morning: Wednesday, 18 March at 9:30am Blackhall Kalimna Secondary Campus The Secondary School thrives on the genuine and productive relationships formed between all staff and students. With the International Baccalaureate providing the framework for the curriculum from Years 7-12, students are challenged and nurtured through both the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes in an environment that celebrates inquiry, agency and creativity.

12-26 Sackville Street, Kew Open Morning: Thursday, 5 March 9:30am

Scholarships in Creativity and Innovation for entry into Year 7 or 11 now open for 2021 commencement We encourage students seeking an opportunity to further their imaginative and independent thinking in any avenue of learning.

We ask that applicants submit a portfolio of work displaying evidence of creativity innovation, imagination and their ability to contribute to the Preshil community.

Applications close 31 May, 2020

COURAGE TO QUESTION

THE BASICS

Preshil

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9817 6135

ARLINGTON (PRIMARY AND KINDERGARTEN)

preshil.vic.edu.au

395 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101

preshil@preshil.vic.edu.au

BLACKHALL KALIMNA (SECONDARY) YEARS

12-26 Sackville Street, Kew VIC 3101

Kindergarten – year 12

F

PRIN CIPA L \ MA RILY N S M IT H

ounded in 1931, Preshil is Australia’s oldest progressive school. At our core remains an unshakeable commitment to encouraging all children to set and achieve their own goals and to be respected as individuals in their own right.

As an International Baccalaureate World School, our Programmes for the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) provide a continuum of education aligning with our focus on agency, intellectual rigour, and inquiry-based learning.

From Kindergarten through to Year 12, Preshil students are nurtured and challenged in an atmosphere that inspires creativity and independent thinking. Relationships form the cornerstone of our approach to education; with the rapport between teachers and students valued for its relaxed and genuinely respectful focus on achieving outstanding learning.

In addition to its carefully planned curriculum, the school has thriving Language, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Electives and Careers programs, all of which come together to facilitate the exploration of an extensive range of concepts, subjects and pursuits.

In an atmosphere that accommodates individual choice and independent learning, the school continues to produce graduates who have developed the “courage to question”; to find their own voice and to become responsible and active global citizens.

DENOMINATION Secular GENDER Co-educational FEES $17,100 – $27,600 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Marilyn has overseen the school-wide adoption of the International Baccalaureate, further galvanising Preshil’s commitment to developing independent thinking and celebrating individuality, diversity, collaboration and creativity.

KINDERGARTEN

PYP: PREP-6

MYP: YEARS 7-10

DP: YEARS 11 & 12

The play-based program

Voice, choice and ownership

The MYP affords an

Upon the completion of the

offers rich and meaning ful

are key elements in the

intellectually vibrant

MYP, the DP addresses the

experiences that foster a

PYP’s inquiry-based

curriculum that respects

needs of the whole person at

sense of curiosity and

curriculum. Our green

and supports the

the highest level. The school

connection. The broad

environment and outdoor

individual learner. The

boasts outstanding success

curriculum is enriched by

spaces complement our

outstanding Programme

in helping students achieve

Bush Kinder, giving the

child-designed classrooms

emphasises authentic

their first preference for

students regular

and innovative makers

challenge and creativity

their chosen pathways in

opportunities to connect

space.

and is enriched by camps

life after school.

with and explore nature.

and real-world experiences.

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= s g n i n r o Tour aM nd 18 March 4 March 5 – 1 1 a m 9:1

Sacré Cœur

Join us from 9:15am at 172 Burke Rd, Glen Iris for our tour morning. Meet our Principal, students, teachers and experience the Sacré Coeur way. Register today at sac.vic.edu.au

Courage X kindness = the Sacre Coeur way

THE BASICS

Sacré Cœur

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9835 2700 sac.vic.edu.au admissions@sac.vic.edu.au

172 Burke Road, Glen Iris VIC 3146

YEARS Prep – year 12

S

PRIN CIPA L \ A N NA MA S T E RS

acré Cœur is an Independent Catholic school where young women are inspired and challenged to shape the world.

The transformation of heads, hearts and hands lies at the heart of a Sacré Cœur education. Our holistic approach to educating young women unites academic endeavour with a deep sense of care for each child and strength of community to create the truest expression of the Sacré Cœur way.

Laughter, inclusivity, deep friendships and the diversity of opportunity are evidenced in the girls’ education. Our young women are encouraged to raise their voices and to look outwardly, applying their wisdom and skill. Students at Sacré Cœur feel a palpable sense of belonging and connection to their lived experience and benefit from a rich diversity of faiths within our community.

Our students benefit from our highly qualified and passionate teachers, many of whom are curriculum experts and VCE assessors. Our teachers embrace each child as an individual, meeting their learning and wellbeing needs from Prep to Year 12. As a result our young women flourish and achieve exceptional VCE results.

We are privileged to belong to an international Sacred Heart family of over 150 schools across 41 countries. Our international family deepens our sense of community as we learn together through exchanges and shared social justice initiatives.

DENOMINATION Catholic GENDER Girls only FEES $4,712 – $26,974 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Anna Masters is an exceptional educational leader, quickly earning the respect of students, teachers and parents when she joined Sacré Cœur in 2018.

Anna has a deep passion for student wellbeing and inspiring quality learning and teaching.

JUNIOR SCHOOL

YEAR 9 PROGRAM

CREATIVITY

NEW STEAM FACILITY

Children are naturally

Called Notre Monde, the

Creativity is a cornerstone

From 2021 we will enjoy

enthusiastic and curious.

program focuses on

of a Sacré Cœur education.

exciting new learning

The learning experiences

fostering growth in

From the creative and

spaces in our new science,

we deliver build upon their

resilience, communication,

performing arts to design

technology, arts,

inquisitiveness in a

teamwork, creativity,

thinking in STEM, we

mathematics and resource

stimulating and caring

leadership and problem

nurture creative thinking

building. Spread over four

environment. Our new fee

solving. Mindfulness,

so that our young women

levels the students will

schedule makes it more

community service and

can see and solve the

benefit from inspiring

accessible than ever before.

physical challenge also

challenges of today and the

learning spaces, including

form an integral part.

future.

a rooftop garden.

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THE LEGACY ISSUE

Resilience, adaptability and the ability to co-operate will all be essential skills of the future.

BY PORTIA CONYERS-EAST

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t has become clear that the future on our planet will be vastly different to our current reality.

In preparation, Victorian schools are developing curriculums that cultivate resilient and confident individuals; young learners who will one day be able to use their dynamic capabilities to lead complex global communities.

Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar in Canterbury is nurturing the world’s future leaders through programs that encourage inquiry-based learning, critical thinking and creativity, says principal Marise McConaghy.

“To us, a leader is anybody who can make a difference big or small, who has the ability to see a problem that needs to be addressed, can think critically and creatively about a remedy, and execute that idea,” McConaghy says.

This philosophy is put into practice through Strathcona’s Tinker Train program. The junior school and early secondary program has been adapted from a design process used by the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University and various industries.

Using a visual metaphor, students who undertake the Tinker Train program are tasked with progressing through the stages of solving an authentic problem.

“We want our students to look beyond what is already available … beyond technologies and solutions that already exist … towards solutions that are new and different,” McConaghy says.

“As students progress through the metaphorical ‘train’, they move from the acquisition of knowledge, to

articulating a problem and ideating a potential prototype solution, to physically creating the solution, and sharing and explaining their decision with peers and teaching staff.”

The Tinker Train program prepares students from a young age to challenge the unknown, be resilient and courageous, and show initiative while working collaboratively to solve problems. “We want our students to be empowered in their learning and confident in their abilities,” says McConaghy.

Caulfield Grammar School, a co-

Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Visible Thinking and Melbourne Graduate School of Education’s Visible Learning,” says Melanie Beere, the deputy head of senior school at Caulfield’s Wheelers Hill campus.

“Over the course of two years, the school has trained staff in Visible Wellbeing,” Beere adds. “The students have then gone on to create a student action group centred on a shared love and passion for wellbeing.”

T

educational independent school, has a strong history of academic achievement and engaging students to achieve exceptional results. However, Caulfield prides itself on being about more than academic achievements. They are committed to nurturing students to become capable and highly skilled, but also emotionally aware.

“The Visible Wellbeing approach, designed by Professor Lea Waters, draws on the latest research and ideas from three evidence-based education movements: the University of Pennsylvania’s Positive Education,

he students’ action group is run collaboratively by a collection of 20 students from years 8 to 12.

They meet once a fortnight to discuss projects they wish to establish for the broader schooling community, with all projects centred on wellbeing, student voice and making a difference.

Some projects the students have put together include notes in the year 7 lockers to welcome them to the secondary school, wellbeing-themed awareness days, and an ongoing monthly Actions for Happiness calendar, which features “tips” suited to that month’s theme.

“The students have full autonomy over the ideas they create for Visible Wellbeing, and they are never short on ideas,” Beere says. “The program is nurturing and cultivating students with high emotional intelligence … they are active listeners, can work collaboratively, have empathy and can ‘read’ people and situations, which is imperative to creating any kind of future leader.”

“To us, a leader is anybody who can make a difference big or small, who has the ability to see a problem that needs to be addressed, can think critically and creatively about a remedy, and execute that idea.”

MARISE M c CO NAG HY

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Siena College

THE BASICS

815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell VIC 3124

Years 7 – 12

ENQUIRIES

DENOMINATION

+61 3 9835 0200

Catholic

YEARS

siena.vic.edu.au GENDER

reception@siena.vic.edu.au

Girls only

S

PRIN CIPA L \ E LIZ A B E T H HA N N E Y

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 motto, 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 Please refer to College website for 2020 fees BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Elizabeth Hanney will commence as Principal of Siena College in 2020.

Elizabeth brings a breadth of experience, knowledge and passion for engaging and empowering young women, and a strong commitment to the Dominican charism.

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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Life at St Catherine’s Empowering young women to become bold, creative, independent and resilient.

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ST CATHERINE’S SCHOOL A Day and Boarding School for Girls, ELC to Year 12 (ELC includes boys) 17 Heyington Place Toorak VIC 3142 | T: (03) 9822 1285 www. stcatherines.net.au

THE BASICS

St Catherine’s School

YEARS 3yo ELC – year 12

17 Heyington Place, Toorak VIC 3142 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Non-denominational

+61 3 9822 1285 stcatherines.net.au

GENDER

admissions@stcatherines.net.au

Co-educational ELC, Girls Prep – Year 12

A

PRIN CIPA L \ M I CH E LLE CA R RO LL

t St Catherine’s School, our core philosophy is to empower and nurture independent and thoughtful young women with the confidence to aspire to their personal best. The fixed anchor points remain the strong values we embed within a St Catherine’s education; Empathy, Curiosity, Perseverance and Integrity. St Catherine’s School creates an enriching environment focusing strongly on the development of the whole person. A staunch advocate for the empowerment of women, Principal Michelle Carroll believes in encouraging a climate that allows girls to speak out, speak often and feel comfortable in doing so. Purposefully small, average class sizes of 17 in the Junior School enables every girl to receive engaging learning experiences and personalised learning plans. The academic journey continues in the Senior School where each student is focused on developing a depth of knowledge within the core subjects – Maths, English, Science and Humanities – from Years 7 to 10 to enable a successful platform in which to transition into the VCE years. Even within the confines of an extensive curriculum, the school culture remains affirming and aspirational, encouraging girls to safely explore risk-taking with their learning and works to create an environment that fosters participation, leadership and engagement.

FEES $15,460 – $36,040 BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Mrs Michelle Carroll is passionate about providing a comprehensive, innovative and engaging educational environment, where students’ individual strengths flourish and girls are empowered to grow into confident and capable young women.

ELC

JUNIOR SCHOOL

SENIOR SCHOOL

CO-CURRICULAR

Centred on children’s innate

Our Junior School

The Senior Schools new

Our breadth of co-

curiosity, our Early

education embraces the

academic model allows for

curricular opportunities

Learning Centre features a

Harvard University led

increased time allocation

enable students to take the

strong educational

Cultures of Thinking

across core subjects.

stage in musicals, compete

program enriched with a

approach to teaching.

Students now have more

at elite levels of sport,

range of specialist

Focusing on developing

time to step logically

participate in Public

programs including Music,

critical thinking abilities to

through the curriculum

Speaking & Debating and

French and PMP.

engage purposefully with

and to work collaboratively

travel abroad on exchanges

their learning.

in class with the support of

and Study Tours.

their teachers.

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Strathcona Girls Grammar

THE BASICS ENQUIRIES +61 3 8779 7500

ELC, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS

strathcona.vic.edu.au

34 Scott Street, Canterbury VIC 3126

registrar@strathcona.vic.

JUNIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS

edu.au

173 Prospect Hill Road, Canterbury VIC 3126

PRIN CIPA L \ M RS MA RIS E M C CO NAG H Y

YEAR 9 CAMPUS – TAY CREGGAN

YEARS

30 Yarra Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122

ELC – year 12

T

DENOMINATION

o become unstoppable, a girl must first be set into motion. Strathcona is the catalyst of this life-shaping momentum, ensuring each girl discovers a trajectory as unique and full of potential as she is.

Upon their respective journeys, Strathcona girls break the stereotypes of an independent school education – and we’re proud of it. Action, meaning and fulfilment take precedence, and are aptly expressed in the school motto: “Bravely, Faithfully, Happily.”

Through a culture of academic excellence and a rich selection of co-curricular activities, girls grow and thrive.

Strong, resilient, empowered - at Strathcona these are more than just words. We imbue our students with impetus tied to each girl’s uniqueness and personal ambitions.

As a student’s voice and identity emerge, so does her character. And it’s here that Strathcona truly sets itself apart.

A Strathcona girl is balanced in mind, body and spirit. Her robust sense of self is founded upon respect, integrity, compassion, courage and genuine community spirit. Being ready for life is not about being the best – it’s about being her best.

In essence, Strathcona affords our students the opportunity to discover who they really are, and to pursue their life’s potential by being themselves.

Or, put another way: unstoppable girls begin at Strathcona.

Baptist GENDER ELC (co-ed) and girls from Prep – year 12 FEES Available on strathcona.vic.edu.au BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes ABOUT THE PRINICPAL

(BA, Dip Ed, ASDA, MACE, FAIM) Marise McConaghy is committed to the provision of exceptional educational experiences for girls & young women, in a place where learning as a lifelong experience is embedded in a culture of care & community.

DESIGN THINKING

EXCEPTIONAL STAFF

WELLBEING

TAY CREGGAN

Our unique Australasia

Our teachers have a high

Nominated as an

Adolescence is a time of

Award Winning STEAM

regard for their students

Australian finalist for The

change and development.

Tinker Train Program from

and their working

Best Student Wellbeing

Our dedicated Year 9

Early Learning to Year 9

relationships with students

Plan at the Australian

campus offers our unique

actively lays the

are warm and authentic. As

Educator Awards,

and innovative program

foundations that will assist

a result, students are

Strathcona prides itself on

“Envision”. Preparing our

our students to thrive in a

engaged and motivated in

knowing each and every

students for life by

future where change is the

their learning.

girl.

providing entrepreneurial

norm and learning is

and life ready skills.

ongoing.

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THE LEGACY ISSUE

A former student reflects on her time at Melbourne Girls Grammar.

BY PETER HANLON

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HINDSIGHT: CAMILLA BACHET

W

hen she’s in Melbourne, Camilla Bachet often finds herself drawn back to her old school. One minute she’ll be walking the Tan Track, the next she’s sneaking through the Melbourne Girls Grammar gates to see how the latest renovations are coming along.

Almost two decades have passed since she graduated, but it’s always nice to be back in a place that holds so many cherished memories.

“I loved my time there,” she says. “All of my best friends now are still my old school friends. It was a fantastic learning environment – I found it was very inclusive, all the teachers were very supportive.”

Bachet knows the professional path she took – engineering – is uncommon for a young woman. “We’re still struggling to get female engineers at work.” But in her time at the Merton Hall campus, she remembers only support and encouragement for all students to pursue subjects that interested and inspired them.

A school trip to Papua New Guinea in year 11 planted the seed for the other enduring arm of her working life – humanitarianism. The visiting students slept in the local school, went trekking and were billeted out to families in villages where they were the only non-natives.

“You saw different challenges in each household, each village, the difficulties that were faced in those environments.

It made me think, ‘How can I actually do work that combines travel and helping people?’”

She’s managed to sate those joint

passions exceptionally well. For the past three years, Bachet has worked for GHD on The Connections Project, modernising century-old irrigation systems in the Murray River region to provide farmers with more water for

international, engineering-centred organisation that rebuilds lives in the wake of disaster through training, supporting and providing aid workers.

Amid the Rohingya refugee crisis, with water stocks down to five litres per person per day, she designed a new reservoir to help 20,000 desperate people.

“I

their crops and land, and also ensure there’s more feeding the ecosystems downstream.

She’s happy with the outcomes, yet more proud of her work in Nepal and Bangladesh with RedR, an

n Australia you work for months and months on a project, you see it get built and that’s great, but you don’t see the impact on the individuals’ day-to-day lives,” she says. “You design something in a refugee camp to be built in the next few weeks; you see that impact immediately.”

She feels fortunate to be described as a humanitarian engineer, having met many aid workers who move only from one emergency to the next. “That’s a tough lifestyle, I’m lucky to be able to do both.”

In March 2019, Bachet’s old school declared her the inaugural recipient of the Emily Hensley Award, named after MGGS’s first principal, to honour alumnae who embody the school’s values through their contribution to society and professional success. It’s hard to imagine a more worthy first name for the honour board.

“I didn’t realise people were that impressed by it – you know when you just do the work and it is what it is. I was really chuffed to have been awarded that. I saw the old principal and vice principal at the awards, it was like nothing had changed. I still have very fond memories of my time there.”

“You design something in a refugee camp to be built in the next few weeks; you see that impact immediately.”

CAMILL A BACH E T

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Trinity Grammar School, Kew

THE BASICS

40 Charles Street, Kew VIC 3101

DENOMINATION

YEARS ELC3 – Year 12

Anglican ENQUIRIES +61 3 9854 3600

GENDER

trinity.vic.edu.au

Boys

trinity@trinity.vic.edu.au FEES

T

PRIN CIPA L \ A D RIA N FA R R E R

rinity Grammar School, Kew has educated boys from Melbourne and beyond for over 115 years. Our traditions are strong, and our motto ‘Viriliter Agite’ – Act Manfully – remains our guiding principle. A modern view of manfulness, however, requires much more than its traditionally ascribed characteristics of courage and stoicism.

We strive to make our students aware of the opportunities that exist to be globally good – good in the world and good for the world – as well as the opportunities to succeed in their personal and professional endeavours. Our values of service, integrity, courage and humility are a strong foundation for a life lived well.

Our teachers are passionate about delivering a broad and stimulating curriculum that engages our boys and challenges them to achieve their best. They have a genuine interest in connecting with each of the boys in their care, and helping them to develop positive relationships across the School. The sense of community and inclusivity among students of all ages is strong thanks to our vertical peer mentoring structures and positive role modelling by senior students.

We believe a school can be judged on the quality of the character of its graduates, and we are immensely proud of the achievements of generations of Trinity Grammarians.

$22,604 – $33,376 BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Adrian joined Trinity from Cathedral College at the beginning of 2020 as our 12th Principal. His focus on developing the whole person aligns closely with our philosophy of balancing the academic, pastoral and cocurricular domains.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

SPORT

CO-CURRICULAR

LEADERSHIP

Our Outreach Program

Trinity competes in the

A wide range of co-

Our boys enjoy

provides opportunities for

AGSV Saturday morning

curricular activities caters

opportunities to become

our boys, through service in

competition. All senior boys

for the interests and

student leaders throughout

local, national and

choose a summer and a

passions of all boys.

the entirety of their

international initiatives, to

winter sport from over 30

Activities include almost

education at Trinity.

become aware of their

options. Our playing fields

30 different individual and

Leadership roles exist in

privilege, the needs of others

at Bulleen provide facilities

team sports, debating and

peer support activities,

in their community, and

for tennis, soccer, rugby,

public speaking, drama,

across the House System, in

the difference they can

football, hockey and cricket.

musical ensembles, chess

sporting teams and through

and bushwalking.

Outdoor Education.

make.

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D I S CO V E R A T R U E ED U C ATI O N O P E N D AY Saturday 29 February 2020, 9.30am

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 music, sport, visual and performing arts, outdoor education and community service.

Find out why we are a leading VCE and IB World School at our Open Days at the Elsternwick and Glen Waverley Campuses.

Register today Visit: www.wesleycollege.edu.au/tours Email: admissions@wesleycollege.edu.au Call: 8102 6508

THE BASICS

Wesley College

ENQUIRIES +61 3 8102 6508 wesleycollege.edu.au

WESLEY COLLEGE ST KILDA ROAD CAMPUS

admissions@

577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

wesleycollege.edu.au

WESLEY COLLEGE GLEN WAVERLEY CAMPUS 620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

YEARS

WESLEY COLLEGE ELSTERNWICK CAMPUS

3yo ECLC – Year 12

5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick VIC 3185 DENOMINATION Uniting Church

W

PRIN CIPA L \ N I CK E VA N S

esley College is a leading co-educational, 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 co-curricular 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, including six languages.

We offer a True Education, ensuring all students are enthused with a lifelong desire to learn, grow and contribute to the world.

GENDER Co-educational FEES $23,110 – $34,610 BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Mr Nick Evans has a 20year association with the College as a student, teacher and in leadership roles.

Following roles as Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School at Melbourne Grammar School, Nick returned to Wesley in 2019.

CO-CURRICULAR

BOARDING AT WESLEY

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Our rich variety of co-

Learning in Residence at

Wesley offers a unique

Wesley offers 20 organised

curricular activities

Glen Waverley enhances

residential program in

College tours including a

include visual and

students’ development

Clunes; the Yiramalay/

European music tour, Hong

performing arts, sport,

across many areas.

Wesley Studio School in the

Kong drama tour, and

music, outdoor education

Students reside in

Kimberley, Western

international hosting

and community service,

contemporary houses and

Australia; and three

partnerships with France,

with 19 sports, 23 bands, 21

access structured programs

Outdoor Education camps

Spain, Germany, China

chamber ensembles, 16

which focus on academic

in Victoria at Chum Creek,

and Japan.

choirs, 10 orchestras, 7

extension, life skills, career

Camp Mallana and

musicals and 4 plays.

preparation and wellbeing.

Lochend.

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Discover Xavier College Xavier College aspires to be world-class in all that we do. We strive to form exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences and our distinct Jesuit character.

2020 DISCOVERY TOURS Senior Campus

Saturday 28 March Friday 21 August

Burke Hall Campus

Friday 20 March

The Xavier model of a Catholic Jesuit education EARLY YEARS

MIDDLE YEARS

SENIOR YEARS

Co-educational 3-year-olds to Year 4

Boys Years 5 to 8

Boys Years 9 to 12

Friday 1 May Saturday 15 August Friday 23 October

(Including Boarding)

Kostka Hall Campus

Tuesday 17 March Tuesday 5 May Tuesday 18 August Tuesday 27 October

Senior Campus 135 Barkers Road Kew Kostka Hall Campus 47 South Road Brighton

To book a tour please visit

Burke Hall Campus Studley Park Road Kew

contact Di Odgers, Head of Admissions on (03) 9854 5307

xavier.vic.edu.au/tours

or

THE BASICS

Xavier College

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9854 5307

SENIOR CAMPUS

xavier.vic.edu.au

135 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101

admissions@xavier.vic.

BURKE HALL CAMPUS

edu.au

Studley Park Road, Kew VIC 3101 KOSTKA HALL CAMPUS

YEARS

47 South Road, Brighton VIC 3186

3-year-old Kindergarten – Year 12 DENOMINATION

X

PRIN CIPA L \ M R WILLIA M DOHERTY

avier College aspires to be world-class in all we do. We strive to form exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences and our distinct Jesuit character.

Xavier College was first opened by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in 1878 and to this day continues to enlighten generations of fine young men.

The College educates students from three-year-old Kindergarten through to Year 12 across three campuses: Kostka Hall Campus in Brighton, Burke Hall Campus in Kew and Senior Campus, also in Kew. Each campus is a culmination of modern innovation and rich historical preservation.

At the Kostka Hall and Burke Hall campuses, the College enrols both Early Years (co-ed, three-year-old Kindergarten to Year 4) and Middle Years (boys Years 5 to 8) students.

At the Senior Campus, Senior Years students (boys Years 9 to 12) also have the opportunity to board.

Our students are at the heart of all that we do. Through their Xavier journey, we strive to form exceptional Xavier graduates who are authentic, spiritual, positive, inspiring, resilient and empathetic.

Catholic GENDER Co-educational 3-year-old Kindergarten – Year 4; Boys from Year 5 – Year 12 FEES Year 12 – $30,740 BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

“With passion and purpose, we seek to forge young men of character, of conscience, compassion and competent commitment. We challenge our students to pursue their best, to make a contribution, and so unlock their every potential.”

ACADEMICS

SERVICE

SPORT

BOARDING

Xavier College is a high

Embedded within the

Sport plays a significant

Boarding has been a part of

performing academic

philosophy of a Jesuit

role in the life of a Xavier

the very fabric of Xavier

school and has been

education is a commitment

student. The College

since 1878. With

consistently ranked within

to service. Students are

provides a unique,

outstanding staff to student

the top secondary schools in

encouraged to be ‘Men and

participation-based,

ratios, the Boarding House

the state. Students are

Women for Others’ and to

challenging and rewarding

maintains a personal feel

supported in an

utilise their God-given gifts

program that offers 29

where all boys are known

environment where they

to be of service to those in

different sports across the

and engaged by the

can flourish and pursue

the community and beyond.

College’s three campuses.

specialist boarding staff.

excellence in all things.

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Great teachers. Great education. Great opportunities.

Yarra Valley Grammar a great place to excel.

“T

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.”

Ringwood, Victoria

Dr Mark Merry, Principal

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

THE BASICS

Yarra Valley Grammar

YEARS Early Learning – Year 12

Kalinda Road, Ringwood VIC 3134 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Anglican

+61 3 9262 7700 yvg.vic.edu.au

GENDER

admissions@yvg.vic.edu.au

Co-educational 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

TECHNOLOGIES

LANGUAGES

MUSIC

Social responsibility is

We offer a range of subjects

Yarra Valley Grammar

Students begin their

integral to a Yarra Valley

within Digital Technologies

introduces the French

musical journey in ELC,

Grammar education. All of

that explore television,

language to students in

throughout junior school

our students are

film, sound, photography,

junior school. Students are

and are encouraged to

encouraged to participate

games, programming and

then given the choice of

continue in secondary

in fundraising and giving

digital technologies. VCE

Indonesian, French or

years. Our music programs

back to the community.

subjects include Applied

Chinese in secondary

build students’ confidence

There are fundraising

Computing, Data

school. Chinese as a First

by involving them in vocal

activities for local charities

Analytics, Software

language is also offered at

and instrumental

and communities.

Development and Media.

VCE level.

performances.

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I T TA K ES O P PORT U N I T Y FO R TAL E NT T O E ME R GE .

TRUE. Our scholarship program recognises outstanding individuals who excel, not only in academic results, but also in the arts, music, sport, leadership or community service.

Scholarships open for 2021 entry General Excellence for Years 5 – 11 Academic for Years 5, 7 and 10 Glen Waverley Middle School Expansion for Years 5 – 7 R.G. Menzies (Leadership) for Years 7 – 11

Visit our Open Days at the Elsternwick and Glen Waverley Campuses on Saturday 29 February to find out more.

Register today Visit: www.wesleycollege.edu.au/tours Email: admissions@wesleycollege.edu.au Call: 8102 6508