2020 Year in Review by St Catherine's School

2020

IN REVIEW

As a leading girls’ school in Australia, St Catherine’s is committed to nurturing and empowering independent and globally responsive young women, enabling them to approach all their endeavours with confidence, wisdom and integrity. St Catherine’s School Charter

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our campus stands and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Academic Success

2021 Tertiary Offers

2021 Tertiary Places

Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Learn@Home

Outstanding Educators

English

Humanities

Languages

Mathematics

Health and Physical Education

Science

Performing Arts

Music

Visual Arts

Debating and Public Speaking

Sport

Wellbeing

Duke of Edinburgh

Global Programs

Junior School

Early Learning Centre

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ACADEMIC SUCCESS 2020 will be remembered as a unique time for our School and community. We remain inspired by our Class of 2020 who will undoubtedly be remembered for their persistence, positivity and their ability to adapt to the circumstances. Unquestionably, the Class of 2020 have shaped the rich fabric of our almost 125 history, and their outstanding academic results are a reminder that their hopes and dreams were not lost to COVID-19, that they are now ready to continue building enthusiastically for the excitement that lies ahead. Study Scores of 45 and above achieved in the following VCE Subjects:

Studio Arts

Visual Media Studies Communication

Accounting

Business Management

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Maths Methods

English

Global Politics

Health & Human Development

Legal Studies

History Revolutions

Biology

SUMMARY OF TERTIARY OFFERS FOR 2021 • Perfect Scores of 50 were achieved in Accounting, Legal Studies, Business Management and Mathematical Methods. • Study Scores of 45, placing them in the top 2% of the State and above were achieved in Biology, English, Global Politics, Health and Human Development, History: Revolutions, Legal Studies, Media Studies, Studio Arts and Visual Communication Design. • Our highest number of graduates have been offered a place at the University of Melbourne, Monash University and RMIT respectively. These three institutes have offered places to 80% of our students. Other students will be engaged in their fields of interest including Deakin University, Monash College, Swinburne Institute of Technology, Latrobe University or the Australian Catholic University, Bond University, University of Sydney, ANU. • Seven girls received early offers to the Australian National University.

MEDIAN STUDY SCORE 35

TOP

28% ACHIEVED ATAR 95+

10%

TOP

IN THE STATE

41% ACHIEVED ATAR 90+

TOP

15% IN THE STATE

54% ACHIEVED ATAR 85+

• Twenty students have received offers to study double degree courses.

Information is correct at time of printing, January 2021. 2020 | YEAR IN REVIEW

2021 TERTIARY PLACES

Our graduating students will be represented at institutes including The University of Melbourne, Monash University, RMIT, Deakin University, Monash College, Swinburne Institute of Technology, Latrobe University, The Australian Catholic University, Bond University, University of Sydney and The Australian National University.

30% Arts/ Creative Arts Law/Society and Culture

11%

Environment

Health and Medicine

2021 Tertiary Places

/Teaching 3% Education

STEM

19% STEM

9% 25%

Management and Commerce

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INNOVATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING • The partnership with University of Queensland (UQ) commenced in 2020 and although the pandemic compelled us to focus on the Learn@Home program, the Teaching for Thinking project continued and will be a significant focus for the School in 2021. • A review of the subject offering for Years 7-12 has been completed in 2020. A focus to narrow and sharpen through the selection of subjects and an emphasis towards the VCE is the approach; ultimately this incorporates a heightened academic focus with greater depth across the curriculum material. • Academic Assessment Services (AAS) standardised testing for all Years 6-9 students took place during the year. The data obtained provides external benchmarking against our internal assessments and assist in tracking growth in student learning.

• Faculties engaged in detailed strategic discussions about assessments to ensure rigour and complexity for all assessment tasks. • Ongoing staff development in the use of data analytics and the Schools Track One application which serves to improve evaluation of Teaching and Learning and assist teachers in more effective planning of learning experiences. • Responding to the success of Learn@Home and feedback provided by students, parents and teachers enabled us to develop a new academic model for Years 10 and 11. ‘Independent Learning Tutorials’ (ILT) will be introduced complementing face to face classes. The ILT will comprise of Flexi Tutes, Masterclass and Asynchronous Online Tutorials.

“After COVID-19 we believe education will be transformed. 2020 has been a year which thrust the School into unknown territory and pushed everyone out of their comfort zone. Everyone responded with resolute determination to ensure St Catherine’s reputation as an outstanding education institution endured during this most extraordinary year.” Mr Robert Marshall – Deputy Principal, Teaching & Learning

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St Catherine’s School Learn@Home Collaborations June – November 2020

11,830

Work Submitted

53,402

Channel Messages

48,935 SeeSaw Posts

14,101

Comments On Student Work

Portal Logins

Webinars Webinar Held Views

4,297

Parents

69,420

Students

109,588

MS Teams Meetings

8,556

LEARN@HOME • 2020 will be remembered as the Learn@Home year. Our teachers did an exceptional job in delivering our Teaching and Learning program online. The School was able to pivot in rapid time and use Microsoft Teams to excellent effect due to staff and teachers high level of ICT skills and their commitment to our students. • Asynchronous learning was embraced by all teachers. Curriculum was reviewed, rewritten and delivered on Microsoft Teams for all year levels. • Staff in the Junior School underwent training in Microsoft Teams, with many staff opting initially to use the Seesaw platform. As teachers and students became more proficient with online learning, the Portal was used more frequently to develop strategies to enable and ensure the connection with subject matter. • During COVID-19, the Junior School staff continued to deliver the full curriculum (40 lessons per week). As a result, student progress was sustained throughout the period, with most students completing the year at expected levels for their grade. • A high level of regular communication was maintained with future and prospective families to keep them well informed of the changes initiated due to COVID-19 restrictions and maintain a level of engagement.

• ELC children and families engaged in learning remotely via daily learning experiences shared on the ELC classroom portal pages; regular classroom learning meetings with educators and peers on Microsoft Teams; live online specialist classes in PE, Library and Music; online story readings and a series of project books. This became a new way of learning, communicating and collaborating for the children, which enhanced their independence, resilience and ICT skills. Many opportunities for learning in the areas of Literacy, Mathematics and STEM were also provided through the Learn@Home program. • A range of virtual excursions and online webinars with specialists in their field were provided to the children. Students connected online with experts from the Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, the National Gallery of Victoria and ScienceWorks to further develop their learning in relation to native plants, animals, Indigenous culture and history, the arts and STEM. • The ICT Department supported the whole School to develop digital solutions for the continuation of community connection including The Sporting Legends Lunch, The Gratitude Lunch, Online Open Mornings, Parent Teacher Interviews, Orientation events, Speech Day, House Arts, Annual Giving Day, 2nd Hand Book Sales and the Second Hand Uniform Shop.

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“In my thirty years of working in education, and presented with no other alternative, I have never seen such dedication, commitment and willingness than from the St Catherine’s staff this past year as they adapted continually for teaching in a new landscape.” Mrs Michelle Carroll, Principal

OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS • Ms Jennifer Molloy awarded 2020 Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award.

• The following teachers were accepted as Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) examiners:

• Mrs Vanessa Jackson-McRae was awarded Royal Australian Chemical Institute Chemistry Teacher of the Year.

• Ms Vicky Spanos (Literature)

• Mr John Toulantas, Director of ICT was recognised in The Educator Australia’s 2020 Hot List.

• Miss Kristy Forrest (English)

• Teaching staff have continued professional development in line with the Teaching for Thinking framework with staff undertaking online professional development with Mr Peter Ellerton.

• Mr Paul Gilby (EAL and Global Politics)

• Staff have engaged in the professional learning developed by Miss Kristy Forrest in her role as Pedagogy Coach and will continue to develop Teaching for Thinking in 2021. • Miss Kristy Forrest, English and Literature Teacher – Guest lecturer at Melbourne University to postgraduate students in the area of Integrating Language and Clinical Practice. Completing a PhD in Educational Philosophy. • Mrs Ceri Lloyd – Completed Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles. Harvard University, United States (online). • Staff completing postgraduate studies:

• Mr Darren Plunkett (EAL) • Mr Mark Fernandez (Accounting) • Ms Anna Curnow (Ancient History) • Mr Chris Zuccala (French orals) • Ms Anna Pianezze (French orals) • Ms Asuko Okumura (Japanese orals and written) • Miss Winnie Xie (Chinese SL) • Ms Sue Macgeorge (Biology) • Ms Vanessa Jackson-McRae (Chemistry) • Mrs Alison Cassidy (Visual Communication Design) • Mr James Brown (Theatre Studies Monologue Exam) • Ms Jeanette Gunn (Maths Methods) • Ms Angela Klancic (Maths Methods) • Mrs Janette Matt (Specialist Mathematics and Assistant Chief Assessor)

• Ms Fiona Ganino-Day

• Mr Wei Wang (Specialist Mathematics)

• Mr Fiachra Barry

• Ms Sophie Hardwick (Geography)

• Mr Dylan Licastro

• ELC Educators have actively participated in a range of Professional Learning in relation to the Reggio Emilia approach to education; nature-based pedagogy; behaviour management; wellbeing; and STEM.

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ENGLISH

• The Year 12 team embraced the epic task of delivering English SACs online following weeks of consultation on the logistics, the technology, the authenticity of the task and ensuring every student was comfortable with this online approach.

• English Language Support Classes introduced for Years 7 and 8 students designed to support and transition students into mainstream English and prepare students who may be eligible for EAL status to take EAL from Year 9.

• VCE EAL: Practice live Listening Tests have been delivered for both Years 11 and 12 online.

• Writer’s Club and Book Club embraced online throughout 2020 extending and enrich students’ learning and writing on the COVID-19 experience.

• Years 7-11 online assessments completed in all year levels including oral presentations, debating and assessments. • Year 9 English teachers created an online grammar test incorporating self-marking for all students. • Year 10 Literature implemented the Harkness method whereby students prepare and facilitate the analytical student-led class discussions on the set text over the course of five weeks. The Harkness class setting encourages all members of the class to question, contribute, and contemplate in order to learn and succeed.

Student Achievement • Every student who managed during our shift to online learning but particularly our Year 12 students for their resilience and persistence during COVID-19 in the online space. • 2020 VCE Study scores of 45 and above achieved in English.

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HUMANITIES • In 2020 Humanities offered four Year 10 Elective Subjects, including Accounting, Globalisation, Philosophy and Geography, each of these electives provides an opportunity for students to build a foundation of both knowledge and skills prior to entering into VCE. These subjects are continuing to show healthy enrolment interest among students. In addition, Year 9 students were able to choose from a raft of Electives, encompassing Economics, Business, Accounting, Politics and Critical Thinking. • The high quality of teaching and learning in the Humanities started a process of enhancement in 2020 using the school wide ‘Teaching for Thinking’ model and led by Humanities teacher, Kristy Forest, in which subject teachers audited their programs to ensure that student cognitive skills were at the forefront of their learning. Building on these solid foundations in Humanities subjects will be a focus in 2021 to ensure that Humanities students are confident moving forward into VCE Studies.

• In Semester Two, during their study of History, Year 8 students were able to truly understand the key concept of continuity and change in their learning about the Great Plague of Medieval Europe. 2020 has provided circumstances, expected and unexpected, for these students to develop meaningful ‘real life’ connections that enhance their learning. • Year 9 History students were able to connect their understanding of the ANZACs via a virtual tour of the Shrine of Remembrance. The students were guided through the exhibitions and artefacts on display at the Shrine and were able to develop an awareness of the sacrifice and contribution of Australians, including Indigenous Australians in the First World War. • While a large number of students were ready to participate in the Australian Geography Competition, they were not able to this year, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• COVID-19 restrictions meant Year 8 students were unable to attend the Year 8 Central Australia Camp, however, they have certainly experienced a year in which the real world has connected strongly to their learning. They were among the fortunate few students, who were able to leave school for an excursion, early in Term One, conducting coastal fieldwork at St Kilda Beach.

Student Achievement • VCE Study Scores of 45 and above achieved in History Revolution and Global Politics. • VCE Study Scores of 50 achieved in Business Management and Legal Studies.

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LANGUAGES Challenges & Achievements Communication is intrinsic to learning another language. During the Learning@Home program we were challenged to find new ways to communicate in Chinese, French and Japanese. • Live-streamed lessons ensured that the Language learning experience was as good as it could possibly be, given the exceptional circumstances. • The work ethic and capacity of VCE students to remain positive and engaged was variable. • VCE conversation (for the Oral Examination) continued uninterrupted with native-speaking language assistants. • Conversation at all levels was maintained in a modified form. The use of Channels within Microsoft Teams ensured that students could speak, write, discuss and plan with their peers. • VCE outcomes and assessments at all levels were successfully untaken virtually. • With all tours and exchanges cancelled there are consequences, in diminished access to the language, as well as the commitment and academic motivation which arises from in country experiences.

• The French poetry competition was not conducted. The Speaking and Writing competition continued online for the Year 12 students. • Maintaining relationships, academic standards and motivation were significant challenges for students who began a new subject online, were living overseas and interstate, and those students who are psychologically more vulnerable. • Incidental, informal professional conversations are essential for continued professional growth.

Learning & Teaching • Online platforms enable students to work independently, at a pace and time of their choice. • Some activities were adapted to the online platform including Year 8 Virtual Excursion; Chinese Reading Competition and the Year 7 Masked Singer. • Staff continued, in interrupted form, their professional learning program, building their understanding of Teaching for Thinking and the Masterclass program.

Student Achievement • School Co-Captain, Alexandra Shergold was awarded a ‘mention spéciale du jury’ in the Speaking section of the Alliance Française. • Year 9 student Gia Vy (Sue) Nguyen received an Honourable Mention in the Chinese Reading Competition.

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MATHEMATICS • The Learn@Home program provided us with the opportunity to consider different ways to teach Mathematics. Staff discovered new and interesting ways of engaging with students during lessons as well as providing them with individual assistance when the need arose using Microsoft Teams. Recording lessons enabled the students to revisit concepts and cement their understanding of key concepts. • The Maths department have continued to support students in their learning by encouraging them to explore and value the mathematical process. Perseverance and mathematical risk-taking continues to be encouraged and an essential part of thinking and learning.

• The Mathematics Honours program continues to engage talented students from Years 5-9, and enrich their mathematical experience. This rigorous program provides the students with the opportunity to practise and nurture skills, and be exposed to complex, open-ended problems beyond the curriculum. • Students continued to hone their coding skills using Python in the Year 9 Algorithmics elective. Students were able to generate a number of algorithms using Python via Grok to establish sequences that were able to construct programs that helped design a fully-equipped kitchen from a gallery of options, right through to digital caches that allowed you to order your preferred ice-cream flavour with all of your favourite type of topping.

Student Achievement • Tingquan (Gloria) Meng (Year 11) invited to compete in the Australian Olympiad Committee’s School of Excellence Senior Contest. Gloria received an Honourable Mention. • St Catherine’s students participated in the Kangarous Sans Frontieres competition for the first time with over 85% of the students that participated awarded a Credit or above. Both Kaixuan (Isabelle) Cao (Year 6) and Scarlett Song (Year 9) were awarded a High Distinction in their respective divisions. • The following students were awarded a Distinction in the Upper Primary Division: Minnie Chen (Year 6), Amity Morris (Year 6) and Emma Peele (Year 6). The following students were awarded a Distinction in the Junior Division: Audrey Doan (Year 7), Natalie Wang (Year 7), Zenan (Amy) Chen (Year 8), Jixuan (Jennifer) Gao (Year 8) and Qing Chun (Joanna) Yang (Year 8). • The following students were awarded a Distinction in the Intermediate Division: Flora Du (Year 9), Emma Gregory (Year 9) and Christina Wu (Year 9), Paula Chen (Year 10), Madeleine Farrer (Year 10) and Madeleine Hooker (Year 10).

• Over 85% of the students that participated were awarded a Credit or above. • Students performed strongly in the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking competition with Kaixuan (Isabelle) Cao (Year 6), Mila Heng (Year 6), Emma Peele (Year 6), Sophie Farrer (Year 7), Yau Yin (Nicola) Liu (Year 7) and Natalie Wang (Year 7) all awarded a Distinction and another 27 students awarded a Credit. • The 2020 Australasian Problem Solving Mathematical Olympiads ran an Intra-School due to interruptions caused by the COVID-19 epidemic. Special Achievement medals were awarded to Audrey Doan (Year 7), Natalie Wang (Year 7), Linda Wan (Year 7), Yau Yin (Nicola) Liu (Year 7), Xinyi (Elaine) Wang (Year 7), Angelina Chumley (Year 8), Jixuan (Jennifer) Gao (Year 8), Charlotte Wood (Year 8), Rhea Werner (Year 8) and Qing Chun (Joanna) Yang (Year 8). • VCE Study Scores of 50 in Mathematical Methods and Accounting.

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Throughout 2020, the Health and Physical Education Faculty faced the challenging question: how can St Catherine’s students remain active despite the restrictions of COVID-19? Through adapting the curriculum, the HPE staff were pivotal in supporting the health and wellbeing of our students.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION • All Years 7-10 students gained an understanding of the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines, enjoying the opportunity to take ownership of managing their physical activity through the creation of a personalised activity plan as well as a 7-minute and 20-minute workout. • Staff showed great innovation in creating a number of active and engaging tasks to support the students’ social, mental, and physical wellbeing through activity. These included online scavenger hunts, ‘Strava Art’ competitions and fitness challenges. The skills and independence gained throughout this experience will assist in maintaining lifelong, regular physical activity.

• A number of our Years 9 and 10 students enjoyed the elective subjects of Sports Coaching, Personal Fitness and Wellbeing, Human Movement and Global Health. These subjects allowed students the opportunity to explore Health and Physical Education in greater depth and provided an excellent pathway to VCE studies. • In Health Education, students explored a range of relevant issues such as cyber safety, bullying, nutrition, relationships and sexual identity, body image and the impacts of risk-taking behaviour. The development of students’ health literacy will prove vital in assisting them to make well-informed choices during their remaining school years and beyond.

Teaching and Learning Highlights: • During remote learning, all Years 7-10 students created personalised activity plans to maintain their physical activity levels. They also explored and utilised apps such as Strava and Map My Run to track and record their activity. • The Unit 1 & 2 Health and Human Development class participated in a presentation from Maternal and Child Health Nurse at Whittlesea City Council to assist in their learning of the developmental changes that occur during infancy and early childhood. • The Unit 1 & 2 Physical Education class completed a number of practical labs, including bone and organ dissections to support their learning of anatomy and acute responses to exercise. • Year 10 students completed teen Mental Health First Aid training, providing them with the skills needed to recognise and help with mental health problems in their friends. • Year 10 students demonstrated excellent teamwork and cooperation to learn a ‘flash-mob’ dance which they performed as a cohort on the School grounds during lunchtime. • Year 9 Personal Fitness and Wellbeing students developed training plans in the lead up to completing a run-swim-run event. • All Year 9 Sports Coaching Elective Students completed their Principles of Community Coaching certificate which they used when coaching students from the junior school. • Year 8 classes competed in a student led, ‘SEPEP’ Soccer Unit in which the students act as coaches, umpires, team managers, as well as players for their team. • Teaching staff worked to develop and refine assessment instruction and criteria, incorporating the language of the Teaching for Thinking model. This allowed for a shift towards providing students with formative assessment and ongoing feedback. • VCE Study Scores of 45 and above achieved in Health and Human Development 2020 | YEAR IN REVIEW

SCIENCE • Two students participated in the CEA Chemistry Olympiad Training Program at the University of Melbourne during Terms 1 and 2 in preparation for the August examination. Emily Dziedzic (Year 11) received a Distinction Certificate, placing her in the top 20% and Gloria Meng (Year 11) received a High Distinction Certificate placing her in the top 10%. • Australian Science Innovations introduced the Junior Science Olympiad Exam designed to take science students in Years 7-10 to the next level. The exam was based on general science content (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) and assumed students have a good knowledge of the Australian Curriculum. Like her Year 11 counterparts, Rhea Werner (Year 8) completed this two-hour examination on Teams with Mrs Vanessa Jackson-McRae. Congratulations to Rhea who received a Distinction certificate for her performance. • During August, interested students were tested on all elements of Science from the Australian Curriculum. They gained points by answering questions and as they reached certain thresholds they earned certificates. Ms Megan Vu encouraged students with their involvement in the Science Education Perfect Competition with over fifty thousand questions answered and twenty percent of students receiving an award. St Catherine’s was placed third in the 101-250 student category (out of 320 schools).

• Mrs Anita Fernando delivered a modified version of ASTA’s SPECTA program to the Year 7 Science Honours students. This was achieved by creating take home kits with ingredients and equipment to enable the safe conduction of science activities in the home kitchen. • Ms Virginia Midgley has continued to maintain the Year 7 St Catherine’s Science and Sustainability Plants Program through experimental work online with the students. • Staff utilised models in remote and face-to-face lessons, practical work completed at home and at school. • Ms Wendy Stevens performed and filmed experimental work to assist curriculum delivery. • We were delighted to introduce a STEM Captain in 2021 and congratulate Ruby Moir on being elected to this position. • Environment Club – introduction of hone recycling (money generated to support the Jane Goodall Institute); terracycle (recycling toothbrushes, empty toothpaste containers, etc); batteries; compositing food waste from the canteen.

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Student Achievement • Year 11 students Tasmin Sleigh and Ruby Moir selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum in January 2021. • The academic performance and success with several selection panels has now provided them with the opportunity to learn from Australia’s leading scientists when they will attend the 2020 National Youth Science Forum in Canberra in January. • Year 8 students Coco Butterfield, Jessica Paterson and Xiang (Helen) Yu who received an Emerald award placing them in the top 1%; Zenan (Amy) Chen, Angelina Chumbley and Wing Man (Cecilia) Lau received a Silver Award placing them in the top 5%; Saffron Scheele and Rhea Werner who both received a Bronze Award placing them in the top 10%; Qingyu (Eva) Liang, Olivia Monkman-Straub, Amy Ding, Qing Chun (Joanna) Yang, Catherine Karas (Year 9) and Paula Chen (Year 10) received a Credit Award placing them in the top 20% of the competition. • VCE Study Scores of 45 and above achieved in Biology.

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PERFORMING ARTS • Freaky Friday was the 2020 Senior School musical featuring students from St Catherine’s School and St Kevin’s College. The energy, excitement and talent on display during Term 1 rehearsals were very promising, however we had to completely rethink how to present the show to an audience online once COVID-19 restrictions came into effect. Mounting the performance on Zoom was an impressive effort from all cast members, the VCE Theatre Studies production team and the dedicated Performing Arts staff. • The Year 7 and 8 Play Two Weeks with the Queen had its auditions and first set of rehearsals on Teams, and performances have been postponed until Term 1, 2021. Rehearsals have been going well since we returned to campus, and the play itself has some wonderful characters and inclusive messages that audiences are sure to appreciate.

• The Year 10 Class Production was a thought-provoking ensemble piece that focused on social issues. It was written whilst classes were online, then rehearsed and performed in three weeks. • Each year, the Year 11 students lead their Houses, in creating an entire stage show – complete with music, acting, dance, set design and creation, and (in a usual year, but not in 2020) singing! The students accomplished an incredible feat – having minimal ‘in person’ time for planning and had only two days to rehearse and create their sets this year, as opposed to a week in previous years. • Trinity London Speech and Drama lessons continued both in person and online during remote learning. Students were able to perform their devised and scripted pieces in a Mock Exam in Term 4.

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“ The most rewarding part of our captaincy was viewing the capability of students to craft their own music and take leadership in their ensembles. Glee Club and Jazz Band were stunning examples of student-teacher collaboration to execute performances which radiated passion for music.” – 2020 Music Captains Madison Hunt and Olivia Soong Zi Yuan

MUSIC Despite a very challenging year, students and staff produced a remarkable amount of quality music. Online recitals and events were warmly received by parents comfortable at home, and students performing in their own environment. Rapid upskilling from staff and students included remote recording techniques using smart phones, multitracking and video assemblage. Software such as Spire, Bandlab, Soundtrap, Smartmusic and Premiere Pro enabled high quality results. Live ensembles transformed into comprehensive online courses such as ‘Fun with notes’, ‘Voice Gym’, ‘Years 7-8 Band Platform’, ‘Breakfast with Epstein and ‘Folk Strings with Isaac’.

Whole School Music • 190 students enrolled in instrumental and voice lessons. • 24 students prepared for AMEB music exams, some at very high levels… Grade 6 Trombone, Grade 6 Voice, 2 x Grade 8 piano, AmusA Violin, Grade 7 Flute, Grade 7 Violin.

• Concerto Concert directed by Mrs Lisa Cook – only live concert on site delivered in March. Remarkable Concerto concert Soloists included Rosie Bogdan (Year 10), Catherine Chen (Year 10), Keyue (Karen) Deng (Year 9), Flora Du (Year 9), Sophie Hogan (Year 12), Jo-Jo Patterson (Year 9), Julia Thompson (Year 12), Charlotte Upton (Year 8), Georgina Vote (Year 11), Christina Wu (Year 9), Anita Yang (Year 11). • Senior Chamber Flutes (Years 9-12) directed by Ms Sandy Yao. • Creative Corner – Showcases 20 outstanding performances from St Catherine’s Music students. • Jazz Band (Years 8-12) directed by Mr Dean Hilson. • Term 3 online (Years 7 and 8) Band Platform. • Senior Wind ensemble directed by Mr Dean Hilson. • Year 9 Quartet directed by Ms Holly Shoar.

Senior School Music

• Sherren Singers (Years 7 and 8) directed by Ms Liv Cher.

• Delivery of regular online assembly performances.

• Viva Voci (Years 9-12) directed by Ms Julianna Kay.

• Successful online Music Celebration featuring high quality performances. • Students Catherine Chen (Year 10), Sophie Williams (Year 11) and Isabelle Musson (Year 11) experienced a Masterclass with Amir Farid, pianist at the Juilliard School and rehearsal pianist with the New York Philharmonic.

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VISUAL ARTS

• The Visual Arts team used a variety of technologies including smartphone, video and audio software to create engaging online lessons in Learn@Home. Using OneNote, St Catherine’s School portal, ClickView, social media platforms, Microsoft Teams including Microsoft Stream; staff were agile and adaptive in creating Visual Arts lessons, continuing to support students unable to return to campus.

• Staff involvement with professional bodies such as VCAA, Visual Communication Victoria, Art Education Victoria as well teaching networks created access to information and strategies, which have supported the high standard of work produced during the pandemic. VCE staff attended VCAA webinars about the modifications to the study designs and presented exemplar work.

• Media and Visual Communication Design used the new Adobe Creative Cloud remotely throughout the school closures. ICT worked closely with teachers to ensure every student, both international and domestic, had access to this industry standard software. Student became confident in using the cloud service, learning how to trouble shoot and access online downloads.

• Due to COVID-19 restrictions this year the Year 12 Visual Communication Design and Media students were unable to view Top Designs at Melbourne Museum, they were however; fortunate enough to have access to the museum through an interactive platform. Studio Arts students also viewed Top Arts and online exhibitions as the NGV and MUMA remotely. Visiting the NGV earlier in the year before lockdown gave Studio Arts students a valuable insight into the art industry’ and the presentation and conservation of artworks in a public gallery.

• To engage with our community in the excellent work created throughout remote learning, the Visual Arts department created an Instagram account, titled In the Studio. • Adapting to the COVID-19 roadmap, the VCE Art Show was recreated as a virtual gallery. The virtual VCE Visual Arts Show exhibited over 55 VCE submissions in the study designs Media, Visual Communication Design and Studio Arts

• Art and Design Club moved from face-to-face to online. In a challenging year, the Art and Design Captains modified their roles to include writing for the Blue Ribbon and the Visual Arts Instagram. The captains produced posters for Freaky Friday, used to promote the online performance.

• On offer in 2020 for 2021, nine Art and Design was restructured separated into nine Visual Communication Design and nine Art. The strong uptake of these two separated electives indicates the continued strength in the Visual Arts and allow students to have an early introduction to the three Visual Arts VCE pathways.

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Student Achievement: • Alice Menzies-King’s Year 11 film I’m Stressed was selected for the Independent School’s 2020 Film Festival. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the festival was held online. Alice’s Unit 2 film is about the small things in life that can cause us to feel unsettled. • Charlotte Zelouf’s inclusion in 2020 Top Design was also moved to an online platform with Melbourne Museum creating a virtual gallery. • Margaret Handolias shortlisted for Top Arts 2021. • Millie Fraser-Smith shortlisted for Top Arts 2021. • Isabel Simons shortlisted for Top Arts 2021. • VCE Study Scores of 45 and above achieved in Studio Arts, Media Studies and Visual Communications.

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DEBATING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING • In 2020, 117 of our Senior students in Years 7-12 took part in either Debating competitions or Debating opportunities; a participation rate of 25.2%. • 42 of our students took part in Public Speaking competitions either externally or internally. Participation of 9.03%. • A total of 159 individual places were taken up by our students in Debating and Public Speaking; a school participation rate of 34.2% in the Debating and Public Speaking program (excluding the House Competition). • If we include House Debating and House Public Speaking, this means that in 2020 we had a participation rate of 54% across the Senior School for Debating and Public Speaking.

School Public Speaking Participation rates • In 2020 we had 9.03% student participation in Public Speaking competitions across the Senior School; 42 students in total. • Senior School students took part in eight public speaking competitions.

Student Achievements in Debating: • Three of our Senior Debating teams made it to the Finals Series of the Senior Debating Competition. • Specific standout results: • B Grade – Team 2 won 100% of their debates; reached the Octo Finals. • C Grade – Team 2 won 80% of debates. • C Grade – Team 3 won 100% of their debates; reached the Octo Finals. • D Grade – Team 2 won 100% of their debates; reached the Semi Finals. • Two students were invited to try out for the Victorian State Team in Debating based on their scores in 2019: Isabella McDonald (Year 12) and Paula Chen (Year 10). • Three students achieved Best Speaker in the DAV Women’s Competition (where they competed against older, experienced debaters): Fleur Anstee (Year 11), Angela Yu (Year 10), Madeleine Farrer (Year 10). Fleur Anstee’s team were also Runners Up for this day competition. • Flora Du (Year 9) was a Commended Speaker in the Spring Debate Camp. • One team were Semi-Finalists in the Intermediate British Parliamentary Competition: Eloise Rudge and Pia Zayontz (Year 10). • Multiple Best Speakers were awarded in the Intermediate British Parliamentary Competition. Year 10 students Eloise Rudge, Angela Yu, Madeleine Farrer, Madeleine Hooker, Olivia Bogdan.

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Student achievements in Public Speaking:

Leadership opportunities offered to students:

• Annabelle Green (Year 10) was a Finalist in the DAV Intermediate Public Speaking Competition.

• Outgoing Year 12 students are offered the opportunity of training to become adjudicators with the DAV (Debaters’ Association of Victoria).

• Year 8 students Nadia Mohamed and Rhea Werner were Finalists in the DAV Junior Public Speaking Competition.

School Debating participation rates: • Senior School students took part in four external debating competitions and we introduced two Debate Camps through the DAV, thereby creating six increased opportunities for our students to debate in 2020. • 18.9% of students in Years 9-12 took part in Senior Debating; 60 students in total. • 28.3% of students in Years 9-12 took part in a variety of Debating opportunities. • 46.7% of our students were awarded Best Speakers in Senior Debating (a total of 28 students; five more than in 2019). • A Grade: Year 12 students Serena Sitch, Isobel Tanner, Alexandra Shergold, Jennifer Madgwick. • B Grade: Year 11 students Sophie Williams (twice), Jessica Yang. • C Grade: Year 10 students Lan-Tian Yen-West (3 times), Ciara Jenkins (twice), Annabelle Green, Eloise Rudge, Olivia Bogdan, Madeline Powell (twice), Emilia Searby (twice). • D Grade: Year 9 students Zara Peele, Mia Krongold, Flora Du, Jemima Wilcox, Ava Colosimo, Claudia Sowerby. • 18.3% of students in Years 7-8 took part in Junior Debating (the JSP); 27 students in total. • Five of our Junior students were nominated Best Speakers and Top Scoring students by the DAV: Rachel Carton (Year 7), Martha Officer (Year 7), Ella Dunlop (Year 8), Charlotte Wood (Year 8), Megan Chang (Year 8).

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• Year 11 and 10 students receive a formal induction as Mentors for the Junior Debating program, which included articulation of the program’s expectations in terms of: behaviour, communication, commitment and organisation. • Year 10 students have been coaches this year in the Junior School Year 5 – 6 Debating competition and Mentors in the Junior Debating competition (the JSP). • Old Girls who have previously been strong Senior Debaters are invited to apply for positions as Debating Coaches.

House competitions: • 72 students from Years 7-12 participated in this year’s House Debating Competition online. • 20 students from Years 7-11 participated in this year’s House Public Speaking Competition online. Jemima Wilcox (Year 8) was the winner of a Regional Final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award. • Ava Colosimo (Year 8) was awarded a Commendation in the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award.

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SPORT

Individual sporting success • Megan Chang (Year 8) was a member of Football Victoria’s National Training Centre (NTC) program.

• Zara Peele (Year 9) and Lily McNeil (Year 10) were members of the Victorian Water Polo Squad.

• Coco Butterfield (Year 8) won the Victorian Interschool Summer Cycling Series.

• Olivia Nigido-Scott (Year 10) won medals in the under 20 Discus and the under 18 Hammer Throw at the ACT Track and Field Championships.

• Eliza Grey (Year 8) and Samantha Love (Year 9) represented Victoria in the under 15 Indoor Hockey Team that finished second at the Australian Championships. Samantha Love and Lucy Dunlop (Year 9) were also selected in the Victorian under 15 Field Hockey Team. • Matisse Stafford (Year 9) was selected in the under 16 Snowsports Team to represent Australia in the Whistler Cup International Race Festival. • Jemima Wilcox (Year 9) played in the Victorian Metro Basketball Team at the East Coast Challenge. Jemima was also selected as a member of the Basketball Victoria State Development Program.

• Golfer Jeneath Wong (Year 10) won the Riversdale Cup. • Sarah Marriott (Year 10) broke the Australian record for the under 17 2000m Rowing Ergometer time. Sarah rowed a time of 7.12.5m to become the new record holder. • Penny Drummond (Year 12) represented Australia in the Junior Indoor Cricket Team. • Lindsey Ware (Year 12) placed 1st in Victorian Youth Dressage Championships and 2nd at the National Competition.

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GSV Sport • In GSV Tennis, the St Catherine’s Senior A and B, Intermediate A and B, and Junior A and C teams were all in contention to play finals, when the season was halted. • In GSV Softball, the Junior A and B teams finished on top of their respective zone ladders. The Intermediate team was also in finals contention. • The Diving Team finished 3rd in their GSV Preliminary Competition and qualified for the Division 2 Championships. • The Junior Diving Team finished 1st in their division, with six out of six divers finishing in the top three in their respective divisions. This included a first-place finish for Audrey Doan (Year 7) in the A division, and Lilla Barrington (Year 8) in the B division. • The Swimming Team finished 5th in their GSV Preliminary Competition to qualify for the Division 2 Championships. • Twenty-eight students competed in the GSV Triathlon (10 as individuals, 18 as part of a team). Overall, St Catherine’s finished 8th of the 24 GSV Schools. Sarah Marriott (Year 10) is congratulated on her second-place finish in the Intermediate Long Course Event.

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Rowing • January Rowing Camp provided an excellent foundation for the Intermediate and Senior Rowers to commence the racing season. • The final round of selection for all Rowing Squads took place late January. Coaches did an excellent job in communicating the process to students and objectively applying the selection policy to select crews. To increase clarity of the selection process and procedures, this has been updated for the 2020-2021 season.

House Sport • Davis won the 2020 Intra-House Swimming Championships. Romilly Walker (Year 12) won the ‘Blue Ribbon’ 50m Freestyle Race, while Brydie Read (Year 9) won the ‘Junior Flyer’ 50m Freestyle Race. • Langley Templeton won the Intra-House Cross Country. This was held as a ‘virtual’ event, with students using running apps to log their entries. Close to 300 senior students entered the competition. • Holmes Kilbride won the Intra-House Track and Field. Lucia Tabbagh (Year 9) won the ‘Blue Ribbon’ 100m race, while Rosie Rush (Year 7) won the ‘Junior Flyer’ 100m Race.

Seniors (Year 11 and 12 Students) • Senior 1st and 2nd 8’s passed the benchmark paddling test qualifying for the Australian National Rowing Championships 2020. • The senior coaching Team of Brigette Carlile, John Saunders and Max Arundel worked very cohesively to plan and implement a new training program for the 2020 season, this saw the senior crews progress to be stronger and faster than in previous seasons. • The crews in the Senior Program achieved exceptional results throughout the season, and based on previous data and results were all considered to be the ‘favourites’ in their respective divisions at the Head of School Girls Regatta. • Data obtained from the Senior 1st Eight throughout the season would also have suggested that this crew would have done exceptionally well at the Australian Rowing Championships. • The last regatta prior to the Head of School Girls was the Victorian State Championships, in which all three senior crews won their respective division, this is a huge feat and not one St Catherine’s has conquered before.

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We are in awe of the tenacity, resilience and perseverance that our students have shown in 2020. Due to COVID-19 they have missed seeing their friends, but they have continued to find ways to connect, adapt and to focus on what they can control. – Ms Merran O’Connor, Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing

WELLBEING 43 The weThrive: Wellbeing @ St Catherine’s program has included: • Year 7 Transition activities and Orientation Camp.

• Year 12 Examination Study and Care Packs distributed. • Boarding House Study Prep sessions and online dinners.

• Year 12 Leadership Conference.

• House meetings and activities fostering peer interaction across levels.

• Academic Advisory Sessions.

• Essential Care Supervision program.

• Peer Support activities have included the ‘4 Year Olds and Year 4 Buddies’ and the Year 7 and 11 Mentors.

• Monitoring students off-shore and in Homestay.

• School Spirit and Wellbeing Captain has led the ‘A Team’, a Student Club that fosters student connections. • Leadership opportunities have included Years 6 and 12 Leaders, Year 12 Executive and Captains, Year 11 Mentors, Student Representative Council members and Years 9 and 10 Leadership Diploma. • Year level lunches with Education Leadership Team. • Student seminars delivered on Relationships, Resilience Building, Digital Citizenship, Cyber Bullying, Study Seminars and Leadership. • 2021 Year 7 Orientations Sessions (two online and one on campus).

Student Presentations have included: • Years 7-8 Brainstorm Productions ‘Cyberia’. • Years 7-10 Susan McLean ‘Get Real’ Cyber Safety Presentation. • Years 11-12 Susan McLean Cyber Safety Presentation. • Year 12 Wellness, Nutrition and Gratitude Sessions. • Years 11-12 Study and Tertiary Entrance Sessions. • Year 11 Presentation ‘Importance of Sleep’. • Year 11 Presentation Coping with Stress and Positive Psychology. • Year 10 Teen Mental Health First Aid Program.

Terms 2 and 3 Remote Learning Initiatives:

• Year 10 Vic Roads Driver Education Program.

• House Tutor Weekly Wellbeing Check-ins.

• Year 9 Music Recitals.

• Student, Staff and Parent Surveys.

• Year 12 Leavers’ Service.

• Head of Year Parent Calls. • Learn@Home Portal site with information and support for students, staff and parents. • Blue Ribbon Spirit Wednesday afternoon online sessions to maintain connections between students across Year Levels. • Student Executive initiatives have included activities to encourage connection in isolation. • Funtastic Fridays Years 7-9.

Parent Presentations have included: • Susan McLean ‘Growing Up Digital: How to Keep your Child Safe Online’ Cyber Safety Parent Webinar. • ‘Supporting your Child’s Wellbeing During Remote Learning’ Webinar. • ‘New Families Welcome’ Webinar. • ‘Year 7 2021 Parent Information’ Webinar.

• Wellbeing Round Robins Year 10. • Wellbeing Care Pack mailed to each Year 7, 8 and 9 student in Term 2 Holidays. 2020 | YEAR IN REVIEW

DUKE OF EDINBURGH

The number of students actively engaged in completing their award are: • Bronze – 62 • Silver – 6 • Gold – 5 Edinburgh Award Recipients

Year

Award Level

Molly Robertson

Bronze

Fleur Anstee

Gold

Sarah Pratt

Bronze

Sarah Marriot

Bronze & Silver

Maddie Powell

Bronze

Olivia Nigido-Scott

Bronze

Poppy Glenning

Bronze

Angela Yu

Bronze

Eloise Rudge

Bronze

Caitlyn Le

Silver

Margaret Handolias

Gold

Jemima Wilcox

Bronze

Arabella Llewelyn

Bronze

As of 16 November 2020

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GLOBAL PROGRAMS

At the heart of our engaged, dynamic and inclusive community, St Catherine’s School nurtures young women to be bold and creative, independent and resilient, and who are intellectually and spiritually prepared to contribute to a greater good and an enriching life both within and beyond school. The Global Exchange Program ensures a commitment to our School Charter through the “empowerment of independent and globally responsive young women”. Prior to travel restrictions implemented in early 2020, our students were able to embark on exchange programs to France, Japan and England. In light of the challenges of 2020, we remain optimistic but cautious of the travel opportunities in the coming years. Should a vaccine eventuate, travel internationally will again become the norm. While considerable uncertainty remains, we have developed 2021 ‘Stay Close-Travel Far’ COVID-19 Safe Travel opportunities providing a breadth of experiences for our students through outstanding opportunities both domestically and across the world.

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JUNIOR SCHOOL • The Gradual Release of Responsibility Instructional model for lesson format was introduced. The model follows the ‘I do, We do and You’ do stages where it moves from teacher led explicit instruction, to jointly working together with the teacher as a coach, and finally to students taking responsibility and doing it themselves. • 40 minute lessons were introduced to provide a consistent lesson length across all areas of the curriculum and the day. The longer lessons enabled teachers to discuss and make clear lesson objectives and to be able to address success criteria at the end of the lesson. • Extension English and Mathematics lessons for identified students in Years Prep-6 were introduced. By creating common teaching times for Years Prep to 6 to teach both English and Mathematics, students were able to be extended by moving to join the next year level at these common times. Extension work in English focused on reading and writing, while in Mathematics the focus was on Number and Algebra. • Year 6 students entered the Maths Olympiad for 2020. The top girls in this competition were Isabelle Cao, Amity Morris, Minnie Chen, Emma Peele and Mila Heng. • Personalised Learning Plans and Individual Learning Plans were developed and emailed to parents of students requiring additional support. • The Barbreck Chess team successfully made it through the State Semi Finals and, competed at the State Chess Grand Final. Congratulations go to Year 6 students Isabelle Cao, Minnie Chen, Harper Roberts, Lissette Shu, Year 5 student Yingying Ren and Year 2 student Nina Calvert. • Year 3 Stage Skills and Year 4 Perform Co-curricular Drama programs continue to foster collaboration and creativity in our Barbreck students.

Learn@Home • Online assemblies became the ‘new normal’ for the girls, staff and parents to come together as a community. The Year 6 Captains were exceptional with the work they undertook to record mini-videos to engage with other students. We saw cooking, craft, sports film clips, jokes and riddle, virtual tours of attractions from around the world, book reviews, musical performances, as well as Freaky Friday Facts. The School Captains messages of Blue Ribbon Spirit and Persistence gave the inspiration and key messages for the girls to keep being the best version of themselves and striving to do their best. Congratulations go to all girls for the marvellous work they did in difficult times – they showed their true Barbreck spirit. We are proud of them all. • A series of webinars were delivered for parents including: • A Glimpse into the Classroom Series; • Part 1: How teachers plan; • Part 2: Pedagogies and Teaching Practices; • Friendship, Wellbeing and Coping with Lockdown (Neringa Smith, Junior School Psychologist); • Dr Coulson webinar- Lightening the Lockdown Load; and • Girls Talk – Susan McLean – Cyber Safety. • Congratulations go to the amazing Barbreck parents who we saw often sitting by their girls during lessons, helping and supporting where they could. • A highlight of the Learn@Home program was the MakerSpace activity day. The activity enabled girls to think creatively, problem solve, adapt by modifying existing plans and then reviewing how they could have made improvements. The day showcased the creative minds and problem-solving skills.

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Junior School Music

Junior School Sport

• 24 fantastic Junior School video performances encouraging connection and community.

Swimming

• Three online recitals and multiple assembly performances. • The two Junior School Music Captains, Isabelle Cao and Minnie Chen have done a splendid job preparing and presenting Music reports each week in our online Assemblies. Their music tips, fun facts and general reports have taken us to places far and wide, including the birthplace and music of Beethoven, as we celebrated Beethoven’s 250th birthday this year. • All Things Strings – online initiative combining Barbreck Strings and Petite strings (Years 3-6). • Composition, analyse performances, analyse interview with Melbourne based 11-year-old Christian Li, recent winner of the Menuhin Competition, submit practice videos, made short film about their instrument.

• The year began well with a very good 3rd overall place at District Swimming. We also collected the population trophy. Our 10 Yrs Freestyle team of Clara Calvert (Year 5), Louisa Liau (Year 5), Coco Lutz (Year 4) and Arabella Foote (Year 4) were winners at District level but due to COVID-19 restrictions were unable to progress any further.

Cross Country • After completing our House XC and preparing for the District XC at Kooyong Park we were once again COVID-19 played its part.

House Competitions • Despite COVID-19 we were still able to run most of our House competitions with some new additions like House Strava Art and House Gymnastics online.

• Barbreck Strings (Years 4-6). • Breakfast with Epstein online meeting engaged choral experts, including Martina Richardson from Colorado, Kellie Mentlikowski (vice president of the Australian National Choral Association) and Australian Choral Composer, Paul Jarman.

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“ A sense of belonging to community is at the heart of the Early Learning Centre (ELC) philosophy. When children feel secure, comfortable and connected within their community, then their learning and development will flourish.” – Ms Sarah Bethune, Head of ELC

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE • The ELC children have engaged in a range of inquirybased projects throughout the year. This has provided them with opportunities to develop their learning, understanding and skills across arrange of areas. In-depth investigations in relation to Australian animals, hospitals, emotions, lifecycles and habitats, the solar system, minibeasts, family, reconciliation, nature, dinosaurs and the prehistoric world have enabled the children to develop their intellectual learning, creativity, language, numeracy and literacy skills.

• The ELC team have engaged in ongoing reflective discussion in relation to the National Quality Framework ‘Exceeding Themes’ and have worked to develop best practice across all seven quality areas. • During the period when we were unable to conduct onsite tours, a video was produced to create a virtual tour of the ELC building to be used on the website and for promotional purposes. • All interviews for the new incoming 2021 children and families were conducted via Microsoft Teams. Modified orientation and transition activities were offered to support the children’s transition to ELC in 2021. Regular communication was maintained with future families so that they were fully informed as to any changes with the orientation / transition program and knew what was happening next.

• Connecting the children with Indigenous culture and history has been an important aspect of our program this year. The children participated in a ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony with Indigenous Elder, Murrindindi and learnt more about Aboriginal culture and language through Murrindindi’s story telling. This connection with the land and Indigenous culture was extended further through an ELC project where the children planned for the establishment of a native Indigenous garden in our playground.

• Information evenings, parent-teacher interviews were all conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams or online webinar.

• Through the Learn@Home program, it was important to incorporate a range of yoga, mindfulness, outdoor, nature-based, physical education activities to support the children’s health and wellbeing.

• An educational article written by Sarah Bethune discussing ‘Inspiring Learning Spaces for Young Children’ and promoting the ELC refurbishment was published in Stonnington Boorondara Kids in June 2020.

• ELC Educators have actively participated in a vast range of online Professional Learning opportunities in order to keep abreast of current early childhood pedagogy and best practice. In the absence of face-to-face professional development, the online offering of webinars, courses and network meetings expanded enormously. Educators have engaged in professional learning in relation to the Reggio Emilia approach to education; nature-based pedagogy; behaviour management; self-regulation; wellbeing; curriculum planning; leadership and STEM.

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