St Hilda’s
Celebrating 125 Years
1896 - 2021
// Annual Report 2021
St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls was originally established as the “Girls’ High School” in 1896 on Stirling Highway by Miss Edith Ross. In 1931, the School relocated to Mosman Park and was dedicated with the name “St Hilda’s Church of England School for Girls”. In 1981 the School, renamed St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls, celebrated its Jubilee Year on the Mosman Park site. In 1996, St Hilda’s celebrated its Centenary. This was a landmark, not only in the School’s history, but also in the history of the education of women in Western Australia. In 2006, a second campus was acquired at Chidley and so a new Junior School was established, with the Senior School based at the Bay View campus. In 2019, a third campus was acquired in Yeagarup. St Hilda’s provides for the education of girls from Junior Kindergarten to Year 12, with a co-educational offering in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten. In 2021, St Hilda’s had 301 students enrolled in the Junior School (JK – Year 6) and 782 students in the Senior School (Year 7 – 12). St Hilda’s is also a Boarding School for Years 7 – 12. In 2021, 102 students were enrolled in Boarding. St Hilda’s student body is diverse with students enrolled from over 30 different nationalities. Our School has a reputation for a focus on academic excellence, quality teaching and learning, a commitment to student wellbeing and a high performance in girls’ sport, music and cultural pursuits built on the foundation of Christian values.
Contents
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// SCHOOL COUNCIL
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// PRINCIPAL’S OVERVIEW
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// SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT
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Philanthropy
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// OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Addition Of Executive Roles
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Workforce Composition
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// ST HILDA’S COUNCIL STAFF AWARDS
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// ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTCOMES
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Results Comparison
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Award Winners
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Certificates Of Excellence
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Certificates Of Distinction
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Certificates Of Merit
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Courses With Highest Performing Students
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Vocational And Educational Training
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Naplan General Overview 2021
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Year 12 2021 Post School Destinations
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Student Attendance
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// COMMUNITY SERVICE
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// COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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// BOARDING
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// BUSINESS OPERATIONS REPORT
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Financial Governance and Performance
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Campus Development and Facility Management 30 // JUNIOR SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
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// SENIOR SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
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WHOLE SCHOOL PHOTO
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// RECONCILIATION
MADALAH STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL GUEST, ALICIA JANZ , FOR NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK ASSEMBLY
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Kaya Wandju Wandju (Hello and Welcome)
The St Hilda’s community respectfully acknowledges the past and present traditional owners of the land on which we stand, the Nyoongar Whadjuk people – who are the custodians. Together, we recognise and appreciate the contributions of Aboriginal and non–Aboriginal Australians to the education and celebration of all children and people in this country. In the spirit of St Hilda’s and its four core values of Imagination, Belonging, Excellence and Authenticity, we encourage everyone to honour and celebrate Australian Aboriginals in this beautiful country that we all live in and share. In 2021 we welcomed our first cohort of Madalah students to St Hilda’s. The girls came from all parts of Western Australia and adjusted to their boarding lives quickly. Our Reconciliation Committee met regularly and was the driving force behind our celebrations during National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Week activities included a friendly netball game against our friends at PLC, a smoking ceremony, cooking roo stew, face painting and an energetic performance by South Summit. Our inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) committee was formed and began the consultative process of forming our RAP to be launched in 2022.
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// Reconciliation
// School Council The role of the Council is to determine and maintain the mission and vision of the School and to set long-term strategic directions and governing policies whilst supporting the Principal in enacting the Purpose, Vision and Strategy of the School. St Hilda’s is well served by a volunteer Council consisting of 13 highly skilled people from a range of professions. The members of the Council consist of: • one (1) member nominated by the Archbishop; • five (5) members elected by Synod; • two (2) members nominated by the Diocesan Council; • one (1) member elected by the Parents’ & Friends’ Association, and • two (2) members nominated by the School Council. The members of the School Council are the persons who, as the management committee of St Hilda’s, undertake to oversee the implementation of the following educational philosophy at the School: • to develop Christian values in its students in accordance with the Anglican faith; • to be a pre-eminent school in Western Australia for the education of girls at all levels of schooling, and for the education of boys before primary school level; • to provide pastoral care to all students in accordance with their needs and circumstances; • to promote academic excellence in its students; • to foster the characteristics of honesty, respect and tolerance in its students; • to provide opportunities for students whilst at the School to participate in, and to become leaders in, every area of endeavour, including academic, athletic, dramatic and community endeavours; • to ensure that each student is developed to their full potential, and is prepared to undertake leadership roles at the School and upon leaving the School, and • to provide scholarship opportunities for students who demonstrate excellence, or who are in particular need.
Council welcomed Mr Nick McGlew who joined Council in May 2021. Nick is a current Parent and Executive Director, Corporate Finance at Euroz Hartleys Securities Limited. Nick’s area of expertise is Corporate Finance. Nick will be sitting on the Finance Committee during his term on Council. Mr McGlew is also the current Vice President of the St Hilda’s Foundation where he has been a member since 2020.
In May 2021, Mr Robert Breden completed his maximum 9 years of service on Council. St Hilda’s Council would like to thank Mr Breden for his many years of dedicated service to the School and we wish him well. Mr Breden is a current parent and also has a daughter who graduated in 2020. He served on Council from 2012 to 2021 as a Synod Representative. Mr Breden served as a member of the Finance Committee during his time on Council.
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• two (2) members elected by the Old Scholars;
Council meets a minimum of eight times during the academic year to discuss strategic issues and to monitor financial and other governance matters. Council members are also assigned to one or more of the working committees according to their particular skills. The current Council committees are Finance, Infrastructure and Development and Governance.
Ms Nita Peploe (Chair)
Mr Murray Johns (Deputy Chair)
Mr Douglas Craig (Treasurer)
LLB (Hons) BBus Synod Appointee 2016
BArch BAppSc RAIA Synod Appointee 2014
BCom FCA Synod Appointee 2014
MLLB (UMelb), LLB (UWA), BA (UWA) Council Appointee 2020
Mrs Treffina Dowland
Mr David Fleming
Mr Nick McGlew
Ms Margaret Nadebaum
BEd. OSA Representative 2019
B.Juris, LLB (UNSW) P&F Nominee 2020
LL.M, LL.B (First Class Honours), B.Ec Diocesan Council Appointee 2021
BA, Dip.Ed. (UWA) M.Ed. Admin. (UNE) FAIM, FACE, FACEA, FAIEA (WA) Council Appointee 2009
Mrs Kate Owenell
Father Matthew Smedley
Mr Joshua Thomson SC
Mrs Anu van Hattem
BEcon (Hons) (University of Adelaide), MDiv, DipMin Archbishop’s Nominee 2020
BCL LLB (1st Class Hons) Diocesan Council Appointee 2016
BArch BA (Hons) Grad Dip A OSA Representative 2014
Ms Anna Casellas
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BCom, BA Synod Appointee 2017
Council Sub-Committees Governance
Finance
Ms Margaret Nadebaum (Chair)
Mr Douglas Craig (Chair)
Infrastructure and Development
Mr Nick McGlew
Mr Murray Johns (Chair)
Ms Anna Casellas
Ms Nita Peploe
Mrs Treffina Dowland
Mr David Fleming
Father Matthew Smedley
Mrs Kate Owenell
Ms Nita Peploe
Ms Heather Rowell (Co-opted Member)
Ms Nita Peploe
Mr Joshua Thomson SC
Mrs Anu van Hattem Miss Olivia McFarlane (Co-opted Member)
// Principal’s Overview Mrs Fiona Johnston
It has been my privilege to lead St Hilda’s in 2021 – a year of anniversary commemorations as we reached the impressive milestone of 125 years. Our many celebrations have enabled us to connect with our current, past and future communities, from combined musical events, special assemblies, chapel services, and a memorable Gala night, all filled with the sharing of historical stories, memories and defining moments that have, together, shaped the St Hilda’s we know and love today. This year we have remembered the past, embraced the present and planned for the future. ESSTEAM LAUNCH BREAKFAST
COVID-19 has undoubtedly been a catalyst for change, particularly
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It has been a year of transformation for staff and students. We commenced the year with the launch of St Hilda’s Reimagined, our strategic intent with our 2030 graduates in mind. Our new school values – Excellence, Belonging, Authenticity and Imagination have been warmly embraced by our students and staff.
“This year we have remembered the past, embraced the present and planned for the future.” in education. It has presented opportunities to reflect on our teaching and learning and broaden our thinking to embrace innovation. The School transitioned to a Student Assigned Learning Model (SALD) this year ensuring that we are ready for what the future holds as we continue to navigate our way through a global pandemic. Our commitment to STEAM was emphasised in our launch of our ESSTEAM (Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) program, which will connect our students with real life problems and learning opportunities across many disciplinary areas. We have looked beyond the School walls this year and partnered with UWA and Curtin University to enrich and extend the experiences of students at St Hilda’s. Positive connections with industry have also resulted in corporate scholarships and new reallife learning opportunities.
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We launched a partnership with Madalah at the end of 2020 which saw us welcome 11 Indigenous students to St Hilda’s and to our Boarding House. Our Year 9 cohort was the first group of students to experience our 12-month wellbeing and belonging program called Wandering Spirit. This program focusses on exploring identity, personal relationships, authentic resilience and empowering our girls to uncover their vision for their future. 2022 will see St Hilda’s enter the second year of our strategic plan blueprint as we continue to adapt and pivot to ensure a continuous culture of improvement, adaptation and reinvention for the future.
MRS JOHNSTON WITH MS DIANA WARNOCK OAM
GALA EVENT
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ANNIVERSARY ASSEMBLY
FUN RUN
BAZAAR AND OPEN DAY
TWIGHLIGHT CHAPEL SERVICE
// School Development In 2021 St Hilda’s celebrated its 125-year history with a comprehensive program of events designed to engage our broad community. A special 125-year logo was crafted especially for the year and was applied to all advertising and promotions. It was first revealed on large banners displayed at the front of the Bay View and Chidley campuses. A number of initiatives were designed and introduced this year, providing students, staff, parents and Old Scholars with the opportunity to celebrate in their own way. A range of specially designed merchandise was produced featuring St Hilda’s branding and sold at 125-year celebrations and online. Products including picnic blankets, homewares and clothing were popular with families throughout the year. The highlight of the year was St Hilda’s Week, held in September. During the week the School Development Team oversaw a Thanksgiving Chapel Service, Choral Concert, 125 Anniversary School Assembly and Fun Run. Each event presented our community young and old, an opportunity to participate in an event that was meaningful to them.
With a spotlight on the School and a focus on opening our campus to the community through Open Days, admissions grew in key years, with a record intake in Year 7 for 2022. Attention was also paid to improving the School’s digital footprint and parent communications, with the introduction of a new website and parent portal.
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In 2022, the School launched a number of philanthropic initiatives, designed to support its strategic plan.
Annual Giving To support needs-based scholarships, the School raised over $70,000 from current and past families and Old Scholars.
Heritage Centre The Heritage Centre will house St Hilda’s unique collection of antiquities and collectables, donated over the past 125 years. Working closely with the Old Scholars Association, the School raised $125,000. This was then matched by the Parents’ and Friends’ Association, enabling the project to commence in 2022.
ESSTEAM As a result of our strategic plan, the ESSTEAM program was launched with an expert panel session in front of 100 invited guests. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with the community prepared to invest in the future success of this pioneering initative. With building works to commence on the ESSTEAM studio in 2022, the fundraising campaign is working toward achieving a goal of $2 million.
Scholarships The School is fortunate to have a range of generous donors who support our needs-based scholarships. This year a new scholarship was introduced through the generosity of the Johnston family and Myer family. Named in honour of Old Scholar, June Johnston, the scholarship provides a fully paid boarding scholarship to a worthy recipient from Years 10 to 12. The School partnered with Gold Fields Limited to offer a limited number of scholarships for Year 11 students to support them through their secondary and tertiary education. The scholarship provides mentoring, paid work experience and admission into the graduate program.
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The year of celebrations concluded with the Gala Cocktail Party held in our beautiful Great Court under a mass of fairy lights. This night of elegance was capped off with a display of fireworks from the roof of the Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre. It was the perfect end to a spectacular year of celebrations.
PHILANTHROPY
// O ur People and Culture
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HOMELESS SERVICE
125 ANNIVERSARY FUN RUN
ADDITION OF EXECUTIVE ROLES
In 2021 the School was delighted to introduce two new Executive roles to its senior management structure.
Director of Discovery
Director of Learning Reimagined
To support our focus on industry partnerships, opportunities beyond St Hilda’s and a commitment to ESSTEAM (Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Science, Technology, English, Arts and Mathematics), we introduced the role of Director of Discovery. This role is responsible for developing the School’s vision and execution in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurial skills (amongst staff, parents, the broader education sector and globally).
To support the very core of what we do, teaching and learning, we introduced the role of Director of Learning Reimagined. This unique role focuses on the development of our greatest asset: our staff. It is responsible for cultivating, implementing and leading strategic professional learning for the School’s academic staff.
We were excited to appoint Danelle Cross to this role. Danelle is an experienced and respected leader in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and learning and development. She joined us from Curtin University where she has held a number of senior leadership roles, including most recently as the Head of Executive Education in the Faculty of Business and Law and, prior to that, as the Director of the Curtin Centre for Entrepreneurship.
WORKFORCE COMPOSITION St Hilda’s has a total number of 204 ongoing staff, equivalent to 178 full time staff members. No staff members identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.
Male
Female
Total
No
FTE
No
FTE
No
FTE
Principal
0
0
1
1
1
1
Teaching
27
24.8
92
80.8
119
105.6
Specialist Support
0
0
15
13.5
15
13.5
Admin and Boarding
6
6
45
35.6
51
41.6
Building Operations
14
13.2
4
2.8
18
16
Total
47
44
157
133.7
204
177.7
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Danelle is a small business owner and Board member of the WA Government’s Small Business Development Corporation. She is the co-host of the Startup West podcast and won the 2020 Startup News Most Admired Startup Supporter. She is also a graduate from MIT’s New Venture Program and the Leadership WA Signature Program. We are thrilled to have someone of Danelle’s character and calibre joining the team and driving the School’s delivery of innovation and entrepreneurship into the future.
We were delighted to appoint Nicole Adams to this role. Nicole had previously worked with the School as an advisor, during which time she both conducted and applied the findings of several reviews into our use of devices in the classroom to support and enhance teaching and learning from JK-12. She developed and implemented learning opportunities for all staff in relation to our one-to-one devices and the growth of a sustainable, ongoing professional learning plan with the aim of ensuring that our technology supports pedagogy. Nicole’s background is as a primary teacher, having previously taught at Hale School, Trinity College and the Australian International School in Singapore. She also worked for Catholic Education WA in a role focused on technology-based pedagogy. Her familiarity with the School and the staff, immense skill set and deep alignment with the School’s strategic vision for teaching and learning made her an ideal fit for the role.
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2021 Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning AWARDED TO NICOLA DUNN Nicola Dunn has been a member of St Hilda’s staff for 13 years.
Nicola is a trusted mentor and coach to many members of staff. For many years she conducted the school’s induction process. She has guided many colleagues through performance appraisals and performance development programs, including co-ordinating staff using Educator Impact. Between 2016 and 2020, in recognition of her work and expertise in these areas, she was given the role of Teacher Mentor. Nicola has contributed to teaching and learning committees in the school and beyond. She has served as a WACE marker for many years and is a member of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for Years 7 to 10 which, this year, has been responsible for reviewing the Australian Curriculum. Nicola has a deep understanding of the pedagogy and sequencing involved in the teaching and learning of her speciality area of Chemistry as well as in the other scientific disciplines she has taught. She developed the Year 11 ATAR Chemistry course which was then used as a template for delivery of the Year 12 course. She also led the Chemistry team in adjusting the Year 7 to 10 programs. The Year 12 ATAR Chemistry results of Nicola’s students have been consistently outstanding with St Hilda’s being recognised as one of the best performing schools in Chemistry for many years. Within the Science Department, Nicola led the review of the Science Inquiry Skills strand of the Western Australian curriculum across Years 7 to 10 and created a range of resources to support other teachers in its delivery. Nicola is committed to consistently improving her strong studentcentred approach to teaching practice. She has embraced a range of technologies in her classroom and regularly gives of her time and expertise to help colleagues to develop their own practices. During her 13 years at St. Hilda’s, Nicola has had a positive impact not only on the Science Department and the school’s Chemistry curriculum, but on the whole fabric of the school’s teaching and learning culture. Her ongoing multi-faceted contribution to excellence in teaching and learning epitomises the school’s values and strategic pillars.
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Her initial appointment in 2009 was as a teacher of Chemistry. Nicola has consistently been recognised as a top-performing teacher. This, coupled with her ability to lead confidently and collaborate with her peers were significant factors in her being awarded Master Teacher status in 2015.
2021 Award for Excellence in Service to the School Community AWARDED TO JOHN THORPE John Thorpe has been a member of St Hilda’s staff for 32 years.
In the co-curricular area, for 32 years, John has co-ordinated the School’s Astronomical Society, sparking an appreciation of astronomy and science in students across all Years. His ‘star parties’ have been an annual highlight. As an ambassador of the school, John has regularly attended and presented at ECAWA conferences in areas including multi-media teaching, web issues and programming. John has always been most approachable and supportive of both teaching and operational staff in meeting their IT-related needs. He has willingly conducted a range of workshops for staff on Professional Learning days and implemented weekly out-of-hours workshops for staff members interested in gaining their International Computer Driving Licence. John is much-loved by his students and his colleagues. His various costumes and dancing at each Arts Fest and his amazing tie collection are legendary. He has been caring, responsive and genuine with each group of students he has mentored as a committed member of Fitzroy House. For some 20 years, he has attended the annual Year 12 Ball to film the event then make and distribute DVDs to give the students a keepsake of their special night. He embraces the school’s values of Authenticity and Belonging in ways which are contagious across St Hilda’s community. It is difficult to overstate the positive impact that John has had personally and professionally on countless students and staff members during his long tenure at St Hilda’s. With his retirement at the end of 2021, he will leave a legacy of teaching excellence and a contribution to the St Hilda’s community which epitomise the school’s values and strategic pillars.
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His initial appointment was as Head of Information Technology with the dual responsibility of teaching IT to students and providing IT professional learning for staff members. Since then, the IT portfolio has burgeoned and is constantly changing. John’s strengths have been his ability to adapt; to apply an unrivalled imagination across the learning area, to oversee a significant development of the digital technologies curriculum, and to continue to demonstrate teaching of the highest order. He epitomises St Hilda’s strategic pillar of Evolution.
ATTRIBUTES OF A ST HILDA’S TEACHER
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INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY
// A chievements and Outcomes St Hilda’s continues to promote excellence and personal growth through diverse educational experiences that support all students. This is based upon our purpose to provide an inclusive school community that educates and inspires for life. The School’s engaging programs promote enquiry, critical reasoning and creativity amongst the students. The diverse and unique talents and skills of the girls are fostered and developed by the School’s broad curriculum and enrichment activities.
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SUMMARY OF 2021 WACE RESULTS
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RESULTS COMPARISON WA
St Hilda’s
26,082
129
Number eligible
24,504
129
Number achieving
22,376 (91.31%)
128 (99.2%)
11,423
122
-
122 (100%)
Population Number of students Graduation: WACE
University Entry - ATAR Number attempting ATAR Number eligible for uni entry VET Number with 1+ qualification
12,918
6
Number with Cert III or higher
4,748
5
6,243
38
ENDORSED Number achieving 1+ endorsed
AWARD WINNERS General Exhibitions These are awarded to the 50 students with the highest score based on an average of five courses, with at least two from List A and two from List B.
• Shreya Dogra • Sophia Lee • Madupreetha Venkatesan
CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE Fourteen Certificates of Excellence were awarded to our students. These are awarded to students in the top 0.5% of candidates based on the examination mark in an ATAR course, where at least 100 candidates sit the ATAR course examination. Chemistry Shreya Dogra Sophia Lee Economics
Sophia Lee
English Shreya Dogra Daisy Hewitt Layla Vijayasekaran Geography
Frances Cheffins
Human Biology
Emily Whelan
Mathematics Applications Isobel Feutrill Lucia Shuttleworth Politics and Law
Aurelia Thomson
Psychology
Harriet Mann
Physical Education Studies
Olivia Longmire
Psychology
Maia Bowling
SPECIAL SUBJECT CERTIFICATES OF EXCELLENCE Accounting and Finance Xiaona Liu Chemistry Xiaona Liu
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Three students were awarded a General Exhibition:
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CERTIFICATES OF DISTINCTION Fifty graduates (39%) were awarded Certificates of Distinction, which are based on unit grades achieved and the level of course difficulty. Students who accrue 190-200 points have a majority of A grades in ATAR courses, of which 10 units must be Year 12 units. Students who achieve 200 points have achieved A grades in all 20 units completed (an A grade in an ATAR course = 10 points, a B grade in an ATAR course = 9 points). Amalia Allen
Essi Elliot
Sophia Lee
Lucia Shuttleworth
Zoe Boyd
Isobel Feutrill
Harriet Mann
Olivia Strickland
Sophie Brooks
Isabelle Fleming
Anna Martin
Mea Van Reenen
Holly Butler
Ella Foley
Charlotte O’Keeffe
Madupreetha Venkatesan
Alison Capper
Joni Grainger
Samantha Papanaoum
Audrey Vertannes
Liana Cawley
Faye Hadi
Darcy Pearse
Layla Vijayasekaran
Elysha Chan
Shama Hafeez
Anastasia Peel
Samantha Warren
Abigail Chapman
Lola Hill
Caitlin Pidgeon
Emily Whelan
Trinity Chisholm
Alexis Hobbs
Lauren Pudney
Madeleine Wilson
Louisa Clerk
Philippa Holland
Ava Quartermaine
Long Yan Yau
Lilia Cockerill
Jenna Ifkovich
Mia Raymond
Lauren Yee
Shreya Dogra
Julia Kent
Jacqueline Shallcross
Emilee Eaton
Beverly Kwan
Ananyna Sharma
CERTIFICATES OF MERIT Thirty three students (26%) were awarded Certificates of Merit. These awards are based on the School grades achieved by students in ATAR and General Courses and VET qualifications. Students must have accrued between 150-189 points from 20 Year 11 and 12 Units of which at least 10 must be Year 12 Units. Ruby Fox
Eloise Leeming
MacKenzie Thompson
Frances Cheffins
Olivia Gherbaz
Leah Lobo
Aurelia Thomson
Abbey Cooke
Ella Hagon
Meghana Maganti
Aimee Walsh
Isabella Coxon
Remy Hanson
Sophie Main
Tatum Walsh
Florence Davies
Alexandria Hayes
Christine Matthews
Alethia Wong
Madeleine Eggleston
Daisy Hewitt
Allegra Moore Lussu
Ruiying Wu
Lauren Elks
Margot Kelsall
Lauren Prosser
Siena Fielke
Scarlett Kimberley
Shea Rafferty
Lexi Fletcher
Jorie Landao
Ava Renouf
COURSES WITH HIGHEST PERFORMING STUDENTS The course listing is based on the percentage of students at each school who had Year 12 ATAR course combined scores in the top 15 percent of all students in that course. In order to be included on the list, there must be a minimum of 10 students in the course. The courses are wide ranging and include the following: • List A (the Humanities and Social Sciences) » » » » » » »
Business Management and Enterprise English Economics French Second Language Geography Literature Modern History
• List B (Mathematics, Sciences and Technology) » » » » » » » » »
Accounting and Finance Biology Chemistry Human Biology Design Mathematics Methods Mathematics Specialist Physics Psychology
VOCATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING Eleven Year 12 students completed vocational educational certificates this year and may use these certificates to apply for State Training Provider entry.
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Esther Chaney
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NAPLAN GENERAL OVERVIEW 2021 NAPLAN is an annual assessment for all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9. It tests the types of skills that are essential for every child to progress through school and life. The tests cover skills in reading, writing, spelling, grammar and punctuation, and numeracy. The assessments are undertaken every year in May.
General Results In all tested areas and Year levels, the students performed either well above (dark green) or above (light green) students nationally. However, the analysis provided by MySchool shows the comparison with like schools and students. In this comparison St Hilda’s is equal to, or above like students in all areas except Year 7 Numeracy where it was slightly below. Results Overview Below is an overview of the distribution of student results. The shading indicates the largest represented band.
Results Overview Results Overview Reading
Below is an overview the distribution Resultsof Below isOverview an overview of the Year distribution of student The shading 3 Yearresults. 5 Year 7 indicates the largest Year 9 represented band. of student results. TheisBand shading 1 Below an overview of the distribution of student results. The shading indicates the largest represented band. Reading Band 2 4% indicates the largest represented band. Band 3 Reading
Reading
Grammar and Punctuation
Writing
Numeracy
Band 1 Numeracy Band 2 Band 3 Band 1 Band 4 Band 2 Band 5 Band 3 Band 6 Band 4 Band 7 Band 5 Band 8 Band 6 Band 9 Band 7 Band 10 Band 8 Band 9 Band 10
Year 3 4% Year 3 16% 20% 4% 32% 16% 16% 20% 12% 32% 16% 1% 12% 1%
Year 5 2% Year 4% 5 10% 43% 2% 32% 4% 2% 8% 10% 4% 43% 10% 32% 43% 8% 32% Year 5 8%
Year 7 1% Year 2% 7 11% 26% 1% 36% 2% 1% 17% 11% 2% 7% 26% 11% 36% 26% 17% 36% Year 7% 7 17% 7%
Year 9
Year 5 4% Year 12%5 20% 28% 4% 28% 12% 4% 6% 20% 12% 28% 20% 28% 28% 6% 28% 6% Year 5
Year 7
Year 9
Year 3% 7
Year 9
7% 37% 39% 3% 18% 7% 3% 1% 37% 7% 39% 37% 18% 39% 1% 18% Year 1% 7
3% 14% 31% 43% 3% 8% 14% 3% 31% 14% 43% 31% 8% 43% Year 8% 9
Year 5
Year 7 2% Year 2% 7
Year 9
Year 10%5 34% 30% 8% 10% Year 12%5 34% 10% 4% 30% 34% 8%5 Year 30% 12% 8% 4% 16% 12% 4% 24% 37% 16% 20% 24% 37% 20%
Year 9 1% 10% 25% 33% 1% 31% 10% 1% 25% 10% 33% 25% Year31% 9 33% 31%
Year 9
13% 24% 2% 27% 2% Year17% 7 2% 13% 2% 14% 24% 13% Year27% 7 24% 17% 27% 14% 5% 17% 14% 11% 26% 5% 40% 11% 10% 26% 7% 40% 10% 7%
2% 14% 28% Year32% 9 2% 22% 14% 2% Year28% 9 14% 32% 28% 22% 32% 22% 3% 14% 34% 3% 32% 14% 16% 34% 32% 16%
Year 5
Year 7
Year 9
Year 5
Year 7
Year 9
18% 33% 27% 18% 12% 33% 2% 27% 4% 12% 2% 4%
2% 3% 8% 2% 28% 3% 28% 8% 22% 28% 8% 28% 22% 8%
1% 9% 30% 1% 35% 9% 24% 30% 35% 24%
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YEAR 12 2021 POST SCHOOL DESTINATIONS
Of our graduates, 85% chose to pursue tertiary studies, 9% chose to take a gap year and 5% chose to move directly into the workforce. After a second year of schooling being impacted by COVID border closures, the majority of students preferred to study locally (87%). While in the previous year 93% stayed in Western Australia, this year’s cohort demonstrated a greater confidence in studying interstate and overseas. Again the University of Western Australia was the preferred university by 44% of graduates choosing tertiary education. This was followed by Notre Dame University (22%) and Curtin University (15%). Early offers still dominated the entry pathway (68%), followed by a standard TISC application (22%). Two students entered tertiary studies via a Portfolio approach. A broad spectrum of courses was chosen by our graduates, with the most popular being Law, Engineering and Mathematics, Health and Biomedical Sciences and Nursing. Five graduates received scholarships to assist them with their studies. Fifteen students were offered an Assured Pathway in a postgraduate degree in the areas of Law, Medicine, Landscape Architecture and Dentistry.
Engineering and Maths Health and Biomedical Sciences Information Technology Law Marine and Engineering Marketing and Communications Medicine / Dentistry Performing Arts Nursing OT and Physio Political Science Psychology Science
Percentage 1.2% 3.7% 3.7% 8.6% 2.5% 9.9% 9.9% 1.2% 12.4% 3.7% 2.5% 3.7% 7.4% 9.9% 4.9% 6.2% 7.4% 1.2%
2021 Post School Study Destinations Perth/WA (87%) Victoria (6%) ACT (2%) Other (5%)
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In 2021, 129 students graduated from Year 12 at St Hilda’s, ready to embark on the next stage of their lives. Nearly 75% of our graduates shared their immediate work and study plans in a post-schooling survey conducted in early 2022.
Area Agriculture Architecture Arts Commerce Education
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
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Attendance data is collected for full-time students enrolled in Years 1 to 10. The figures below are based on the School Student Attendance Reports for Semester 1 submitted by St Hilda’s.
Year Group
Attendance
1
94.08%
2
95.59%
3
94.27%
4
94.68%
5
93.92%
6
93.76%
7
92.56%
8
93.74%
9
93.73%
10
93.17%
Overall Attendance Rate Semester 1 All students
94%
Proportion of students attending 90% or more of the time
80%
Attendance Management Absentees are managed in accordance with School Policy across Junior and Senior School.
Junior School St Hilda’s monitors absences twice daily in the Junior School and unexplained absences are followed up by phone calls to parents.
Senior School Attendance is taken period by period and unexplained absences are followed up by phone calls and emails to parents.
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Schools are required to report student attendance rate data to the Department of Education and Training twice a year and report the proportions of students attending school for more than 90% of the time.
// Community Service 2021 was filled with new programs and strengthened partnerships that allowed our girls to experience a broader variety of service opportunities. The challenges highlighted the depth of need within the broader community, evoking revaluation of beliefs and understanding, and igniting new passions and pursuits in our students.
Highlights of 2021 included the following: • Partnering with Christ Church Grammar School’s Students in Action program. Year 11 students provided mentor and tutoring support on an immersion basis to Marble Bar Primary School. The participants worked alongside CCGS boys, engaging in school and community life in the local area. • Our first group of Year 10 students travelled to Kalgoorlie with Teach Learn Grow as part of the School’s work experience and service programs. Participants tutored children from Junior Kindy through to Year 6 at East Kalgoorlie Primary School, engaged in after school service through Anglicare and learned about opportunities in mining for women at the WA School of Mines and Northern Star’s Super Pit. It was another opportunity for teachers from our Junior and Senior school to connect whilst supporting our girls on the immersion. Students raised $1,000 to assist with replacing the East Kalgoorlie’s broken football goals.
• Increased engagement with Old Scholars through the WA School of Mines and Teach Learn Grow. • Anglicare – Anglicare Ambassadors were a reformed committee who met regularly to support Anglicare services and promote their work through fundraising and education. Members participated in the annual Anglicare Sleep Out at Optus Stadium raising money for Street Connect services and supporting homeless youth. We were delighted to invite guests onto the Chidley campus and offer the GenConnect program, supporting residents of Amana Living housing in learning to use their personal devices to connect with family and friends on social media and in accessing online services. • Partnering with Shooting Stars to support Aboriginal girls and young women’s engagement in education through their leadership program, students from Year 6 to Year 12 visited the Narrogin site to share their service journeys and connect with the participants. The trip highlighted both the similarities and differences our young people face in education today. Fundraising provided a donation of $4,770.40 from the Junior School and $4,196.45 raised in the Senior school. Students were invited to the Indigenous round of Netball WA fixtures as special guests. • Homelessness We Care – students and families from across the School continued to generously donate time and food to support food services. These were worked by staff from both campuses and all departments leading to a stronger sense of community within the School. Committees came together to assist with food preparation.
• Our Junior School continued to support the Mosman Park Primary School Breakfast Club financially contributing $1,140, and lending helping hands, preparing and serving breakfast, and communicating using AUSLAN. • The Duke of Edinburgh Award grew in participation with 21 students completing an Award Level up from 13 the previous year, and 46 new participants registering. • The IGNITE Award was introduced into the Junior School for Year 5 students as a cocurricular activity.
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• Proudie’s Foundation – sale of Zooper Doopers raised $454.00
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• Community Service Immersion programs were generously sponsored by Northern Star Resources and HSET Global, providing tour shirts, accommodation, and transport.
• Ronald McDonald House - The Year 6 $2 project from 2020 afforded our Year 12 Food Design students the chance to cook and serve morning tea at Ronald McDonald House experiencing the joy of serving others and working in a professional kitchen. It also provided for two staff services through the Home for Dinner program cooking and serving dinner for residents of the House. The 2022 Head Girl, Deputy Head Girl, Service and Spirit Captains were also provided this opportunity working alongside staff on St Hilda’s Day at the House. This year’s $2 Project raised $12,396.70 for our 2022 partnership.
• St Christopher’s Home Fiji – a donation of $1,682.77 was raised through the Year 8 Fluro Day. • Parents’ & Friends’ Association grant allowed for the purchase of food storage/transport containers, catering pots and pans, utensils, and food service containers. • Chidley Book Sale and Read-a-thon raised $5,946.40 for Shooting Stars and the Mosman Park Primary School Breakfast Club in 2021. • Fair Game – donations of preloved sports shoes and equipment to support underprivileged children to engage in organised sport. • World’s Greatest Shave – Year 12 students raised $45,871.36. As in the previous year, it was a rare opportunity to have the whole Senior School together. Great excitement was held by staff and friends donating to cut the hair of participants. • Hockey Australia provided a range of service opportunities, creating great excitement at games. • Netball WA provided service opportunities that were hugely popular and allowed the girls to watch the West Coast Fever compete at a national level. • Rottnest Society – groups of students, staff and families gave back to Rottnest through planting and weeding weekends. We received plenty of positive feedback from other participants on the work ethic and friendliness of our students.
• Junior and Senior pizza nights with a movie gave students a chance to connect in a relaxed environment and build a stronger community. They were very well received. • Chidley Helpers - Senior students supported Junior School staff for the end of year clean up and class organisation. • Boarder’s Telethon Car wash. • Christmas Giving supported Variety - the Children’s Charity, Anglicare, The Salvation Army, Starlight Foundation, Cana Organisation, St Christopher’s Home Fiji. • Community Service Day had a wonderful atmosphere with the theme of reduce, reuse, recycle. The day raised $7,190.60 that was donated to the St Hilda’s Indigenous Scholarship Fund.
FOOD FOR HOMELESSNESS WE CARE WA
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ANGLICARE SLEEP OUT
$2 PROJECT: RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
// Community Engagement Parents’ & Friends’ Association The St Hilda’s Parents’ & Friends’ Association (P&F) continues to facilitate engagement and a sense of community between parents, the School and students, to enhance the St Hilda’s experience for our daughters. They are a group of passionate parents who work with our dedicated parent representatives to provide information and support to families in our community. All parents are encouraged to get involved and contribute to the life of our wonderful school. Whilst COVID caused the cancellation or restructuring of some events, we were still able to offer some superb events such as Dusty Boots & City Suits and the Combined Soiree with CCGS. It was wonderful to see these events were well supported by our parents. Where possible the P&F seeks to contribute to the St Hilda’s school experience. This is achievable through membership dues and committee fundraising drives. Mango Madness and Lobster Lunacy are popular fundraising events that are eagerly anticipated in the School calendar. In 2021 the P&F funded a beautiful mural in the Year 7 area on the Senior School campus by artist Brenton See. It was in honour of the 125th celebrations and recognised the House flowers, rivers and local birdlife.
President
Caroline Houghton
Senior School Vice President
Anthea Cooke
Junior School Vice President
Ashlee Harrison
Secretary
Ian Lynass
Treasurer
En Khong
General Committee -
Katya Lakshmi Julia Shadlow-Bath Emma Wood Annette Della Vedova Tracey Vu
As a committee we have repurposed the P&F mission statement to reflect the future of our organisation. With all families we are seeking to: Connect and Engage Include and Share Improve and Invest 26
Whilst 2022 will bring uncertainty to many social activities, we look forward to finding fresh and creative ways to engage with and support the St Hilda’s community.
Parent Survey St Hilda’s is committed to listening to the views and expectations of key stakeholders and commissions independent surveys to provide performance feedback on a wide range of related education topics. The feedback from these surveys greatly assists the School with both its operational and strategic planning and its determination to continually improve the educational experience offered to the students. In the 2021 survey: • 86% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the quality of teaching; • 92% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to a balanced education; • 87% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the focus on student wellbeing, providing a safe and caring environment; • 93% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to facilities and resources, and • 95% of parents noted their expectations were met or exceeded in relation to the academic standards.
“(I value the) relationships with individual teachers who care about my daughter and her educational experience. St Hilda’s provides students with sound values, and in addition to academic opportunities, great friendships that will last a life-time.”
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It has also committed $125,000 to the Heritage Centre which will be a beautiful space to celebrate the history and traditions of our great school.
In November a new committee was voted in for 2022. This group of parents are very excited to connect and engage with all St Hilda’s families. We welcome the following members:
GHS & St Hilda’s Old Scholars Association Report
OSA Bazaar
2021 was a particularly special year, as the St Hilda’s Community celebrated 125 years since Miss Ross opened her house to students in Claremont in 1886. Many events were organised throughout the year for us all to come together to celebrate St Hilda’s as one of the oldest girls’ schools in Western Australia and for shaping the future of over 10,000 students.
What a fantastic day it was at the 2021 OSA Bazaar held the day before Mother’s Day on Saturday May 8. We were incredibly lucky with the sun shining and the COVID restrictions being lifted only the day before. The Bazaar was a record-breaking success with more than $32,000 raised for the OSA Scholarship Program. The Bazaar would not have been so successful without all the wonderful organisation from the OSA Bazaar Committee of all the wonderful supporters of the OSA. This year the Bazaar was held in conjunction with the Senior School Open Day which also allowed us to show St Hilda’s off to potential parents and the wider community.
Even though the year had COVID lingering in the background, we were very fortunate to live in Western Australia and to be able to live relatively normally. Compared to last year when many of our OSA events were cancelled, we have enjoyed re-connecting with many Old Scholar members at many events throughout the year.
Year 7 Pin Presentation In early March the Year 7 Pin Presentation was held during assembly in the Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre. The Year 7 students, who are daughters and/ or granddaughters of Old Scholars were presented with an Ammonite pin to wear on their blazer. These pins were introduced to recognise students who have connections with Old Scholars and to acknowledge the traditions and values of the Association. It was wonderful to welcome the students’ families and Old Scholar relations back to the School for this special occasion.
OSA Year Reps
Kellie Hasluck, Director of School Development, also gave a short presentation on the planned events for St Hilda’s 125th anniversary celebrations and for the current fundraising campaign to raise money to transform Hope Nicholas House into a Heritage Centre that will house and display St Hilda’s collection of archives, artifacts, digital images and recordings. It will allow future families to better understand St Hilda’s rich history and the place that St Hilda’s has held for 125 years in being a leading educator of young women. It will also provide a modern, flexible meeting and learning space for the whole community to use and for Old Scholars to reminisce and record their own St Hilda’s journey.
OSA Bridge and Mahjong Day On Wednesday March 24, perfect weather and a wonderful turnout helped make the 2021 OSA Bridge and Mahjong Day a great success. Having missed the opportunity last year, due to COVID, the Bridge and Mahjong players came out in force with 22 tables set up through Hope Nicholas House. It was a great opportunity for Old Scholars to get together, and to bring their non-Old Scholar friends, and the event is also a valuable fundraiser for the OSA Scholarship funds.
As the Year 12 students at St Hilda’s prepare for their future once they have left school, there is a growing importance on mentors in their lives. This starts at School with the OSA Mentoring Program where we welcome back Old Scholars to share career experiences with current students. Over two weeks in June, ‘Mentor & Muesli’ sessions were held before school, covering a wide range of career options. The events provided students to have lengthy conversations with Old Scholars about their chosen field of study and career paths. Thank you to all the Old Scholars who participated in these breakfast sessions. The OSA is extremely grateful to them for the time they have taken out of their busy schedule for these events. 27
OSA 70+ Morning Tea The OSA welcomed back to St Hilda’s many of our elder members at the 70+ Morning Tea in August. The School Hall was bustling with more than 130 Old Scholars reminiscing about the good old days as students of St Hilda’s. It was an extra special occasion as we celebrated the 125th Anniversary of the School with a cake made especially for the morning.
School’s 125th Birthday Celebrations Over the week from the 12 – 17 September the St Hilda’s Community came together to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the School. Many Old Scholars returned to the School to attend many of the events such as a Twilight Chapel Service, Choral Concert, School Assembly and a Fun Run. The highlight of the week was seeing one of our eldest Old Scholars, Vivienne Jackson (Johnston 1942), on the stage cutting the School’s birthday cake at the 125th Anniversary Assembly.
OSA Art Exhibition The OSA Art Exhibition opened with a wonderful party held on Thursday 28 October in the stunning Forrest Foyer of the Joy Shepherd Performing Arts Centre. The very talented artists participating in this year’s event proudly displayed their work and mingled with the many guests attending. The exhibition was open over the weekend drawing many people both from within and outside of the School community to enjoy the display of incredible artwork. The funds raised help provide scholarships for future generations of St Hilda’s girls.
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On Wednesday 10 March we were delighted to welcome back nearly 50 OSA Year Representatives for drinks in the Gallery of Hope Nicholas House. It was a wonderful opportunity to touch base and to thank each Year Representative for being an essential link in the connections between the OSA, St Hilda’s and between each Old Scholar of each peer group. Whilst every year we celebrate the big round numbered reunions, it is still important to connect in between those years and to meet and to keep the community of Old Scholars as intact as possible.
OSA Mentoring
FINALIST: BOARDING SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
// Boarding
Our “Ready to Board” online literacy and numeracy program allows the new Boarders in Year 7 to commence their learning journey with us prior to starting the following year as well as connect with our Boarding Team. Our orientation program helps to build relationships with both current boarders and fellow incoming boarders. 2021 continued to be dominated by the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 and this continued to halt any international and national travel which hugely impacted our international boarders to return home. The benefit for our girls through the pandemic was the move to one-to-one learning device which allowed our Boarders to access online learning while at home. The boarders were sent home for online learning at the commencement of Term 1 and again in Term 2. On return the focus for the Boarding team was increased hygiene protocols. These new measures saw boarders having dinner in two settings to allow them to spread out as a group and families’ access was restricted into the Boarding House to ensure all girls were healthy and free of any flu like symptoms. All recreation activities on the weekend were carefully scrutinised to ensure the girls were not unduly exposed to the virus.
St Hilda’s has been welcoming boarders into their community since 1906 and the completion of the refurbishment has transformed the Boarding House into a state of the art facility for the girls to call their ‘home away from home’. The year was highlighted by St Hilda’s being recognised as a finalist for Boarding School of the Year in the prestigious Australian Education Awards for 2021. Becoming a finalist demonstrates that we are offering one of the best boarding experiences in Australia and is a testament to our Boarding team’s unwavering commitment to providing the best home away from home. All boarders have access to the extensive school facilities after school hours and the boarding staff organise and co-ordinate a range of activities for the girls both internally and externally to keep them stimulated socially. From an educational point of view, the School offers specialised academic support through the Tutoring Centre and our boarders have access to Year level Prep Tutors during the evening prep sessions. The role of the Dean of Boarding, Rachel Stenslunde, is to ensure the boarding environment guides our girls to develop into caring, compassionate and confident adults ready to contribute to the world around them. Under her leadership the Boarding House staff foster strong relationships between the boarders, their families and the school staff. A strong sense of family and mutual respect is cultivated in all aspects of Boarding House life.
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In 2021 the Boarding House was home to 107 full time boarders of which five girls were international boarders from China, Hong Kong and Indonesia. We also welcomed ten girls through our partnership with Madalah. Madalah provides scholarship funding to Indigenous girls across various partner schools. The Scholarship recipients were supported throughout the year by our Indigenous Coordinator, Madalah mentors and Boarding staff.
// Business Operations Report FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE AND PERFORMANCE St Hilda’s Finance Committee currently comprises four external members and the Principal and Director of Finance & Business Operations. In 2021, Mr Douglas Craig chaired the Committee.
During 2021 the majority of operational expenditure related to staffing, curriculum and student costs (78%) and an additional 21% of costs attributable to services and administrative costs (including depreciation).
The Committee meets formally eight times a year and provides informal consultation to the School’s management across the year. The Committee has direct responsibility for overseeing the financial operations of the School and undertakes the following:
During 2021, the School achieved an operating surplus of $0.7m. The accumulated surplus has been retained for future development of the School’s facilities including Boarding House refurbishments and the School’s Masterplan.
• Review of the School’s annual capital and operating budgets for submission to the Council for adoption; • Review of the periodic financial reporting of performance against budgets and monitoring of management’s response to variations and considering any actions necessary to correct material deficiencies or issues arising; • Consideration of longer term trends in financial performance or in particular aspects of performance and their potential to impact on future financial projections and future operations of the School;
GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES 17.2%
OTHER 2.1%
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• Reviewing the School’s longer term forecasts of financial performance and position and assessing the School’s capacity to fund expenditure on significant capital works proposals;
Recurrent Income
BOARDING FEES 7%
• Monitoring bank debt facilities utilised, reviewing and considering any proposed amendments; • Participating in an appropriate relationship between the School and the School’s bankers, and • Approving the annual financial statements. The Committee reports to the School Council and provides for rigorous and regular monitoring of all financial operations of the School.
TUITION FEES 73.7%
Capital Income
St Hilda’s has built on its strong financial position through continued prudent financial management including the ongoing reviews of its operating procedures and by conducting regular competitive tenders for goods and services. The School prepares annual financial statements that are audited by KPMG. These accounts include the revenue and expenses of the School. St Hilda’s derives the majority of its operating revenue from tuition and boarding fees to fund the annual operations of the School. The School also supplements its income by hiring out facilities to external users, operating the Uniform Shop, Extend-ED and Swim School. When setting the annual budget, the School seeks to minimise increases in tuition fees and to operate with a modest operating surplus (after allowing for depreciation costs). The surplus or deficit naturally varies from year-to-year depending on enrolment numbers, programs run and expenditure incurred.
OTHER 6.3% DONATIONS 33.4%
CONFIRMING FEES 60.3%
CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT The Infrastructure and Development (I&D) Committee has been established to assist the School Council to meet its oversight responsibilities in relation to the School’s buildings and grounds facilities. The Council strives to maintain a clean, safe, pleasant learning and working environment for all staff, students and visitors to the School.
The responsibility of the I&D Committee is to oversee long term health of School properties and buildings, including existing structures and their renewals, as well as new structures. Specific duties include: • considering longer term strategic Master Plan building trends and their potential to impact on future operations of the School; • making recommendations to the Council in respect of priority, planning and implementation of major capital works; • providing the Finance Committee with projected budgets in respects of significant new or refurbished facilities projects; • reviewing the periodic reporting of performance of such approved projects against budgets and monitoring management’s response to variations and considering any actions necessary to correct deficiencies or issues arising; • monitoring the periodic and ongoing maintenance activities of the School, and • participating in an appropriate relationship between the School and the appropriate local government councils.
2021 Facility Projects The daily up-keep and maintenance of a School is an ongoing process, and one that needs to be carefully planned. It is separate from the Master Plan, but equally important. Our parent survey highlighted an interest in our current and future plans to maintain and modernise some of our learning spaces. A number of factors are taken into consideration to determine the order and priority of our maintenance projects: • Compliance • Safety of staff and students • Security • Infrastructure requirements • Protecting our icons and heritage In 2021 a number of projects have been completed including; • refurbishment of English Classrooms; • completion of a further stage in the Boarding House refurbishment, and • refreshing of the School Hall.
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The Committee recognises that it exists as part of interconnected communities and appreciates the interdependence of all elements of the local, national and global environment, as well as the need to develop regenerative and sustainable resources. The Council strives to incorporate ideals of sustainability into the building program of the School.
The grounds at our Chidley and Bay View campuses are attractive, well landscaped and well maintained. We continue to upgrade our facilities and improve student amenities.
Refurbished Yeagarup Campus Complete In August 2019, Council made the decision to acquire the Yeagarup Campus based on the strategic opportunity to provide the St Hilda’s school community with the opportunity to further strengthen its current Outdoor Education and Pastoral Programs (JK – 12). 2021 has seen the completion of construction at this campus. Almost $4 million has been invested in the Pemberton region, with the opening of this new regional campus. Named after its unique location, the Yeagarup Campus has been redeveloped over the last two years to host a range of Outdoor Education camps, Wellbeing programs and Art and Music retreats. Originally a popular cooking school, the property can now accommodate up to 90 students in chalets and larger dormitory-style cabins. The original chalets have been upgraded to accommodate the School’s Wandering Spirit program which is a compulsory wellbeing program run throughout Year 9. The first cohort of students attended the program at Yeagarup last year where they relinquished laptops and mobile phones and spent 10-days focussed on goal setting, relationship-building and self-development.
YEAGARUP NEW DORMITORY
A 950sqm campground will give the younger students the opportunity to master camping skills before progressing to more remote camping in the area as part of their senior years. The Pemberton community had been extremely welcoming of the School’s staff and students. We believe that Yeagarup and the town of Pemberton will become an important part of the girls’ lives – a place they look back on with fond memories and will want their own children to enjoy. The level of investment made in the campus will ensure we are long-term community members and will continue to support local businesses and activities. Pemberton and the local region offer so many incredible experiences for our students. Our Outdoor Education specialists are excited about teaching our students to respect the local environment while experiencing hiking, canoeing and camping.
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Over the past twelve months three large cabins have been built to accommodate 90 students and 12 staff. A multi-purpose activity space, outdoor camp kitchen with pizza oven and outdoor dining terrace have also been built as an extension to the Foragers café that was already on the site.
A solar power system, two new large potable water tanks and a state of the art sewage treatment system enhance the sustainability credentials on the site.
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GEOTHERMALLY HEATED PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
Sustainability As a commitment to sustainability and long term cost management, the School Council undertook a tendering process for the installation of large scale solar power across both Bay View and Chidley campuses. Our large commercial solar initiative is a natural extension of St Hilda’s long-term commitment to environmental sustainability and our desire to be a demonstrator of leading practice for our school community.
2021 Energy consumption and cost by campus
Bay View Chidley Total
Electricity kWh 1,268,107 168,856 1,436,963
Gas Gj 1,249 697 1946
$ 280,675 35,373 316,048
Water kL 15,049 1,123 16,172
$ 19,964 222 20,186
$ 39,423 13,259 52,682
Comparison of consumption with 2020 and 2021 Gas
Water
Electricity
(Gi)
(kL)
(kWh)
2020*
1280
13,227
1,408,401
2021
1946
16,172
1,436,963
Change from 2020
52%
22%
2%
*Due to COVID Lockdowns and reduced staff and students on campus, consumption levels were reduced.
Comparison of costs with 2020 and 2021 Water
Electricity
$
$
$
2020
$16,124
$43,813
$325,943
2021
$20,186
$52,682
$316,048
25%
20%
-3.0%
Change from 2020
Geothermal Bore St Hilda’s utilises a geothermal heating system for its outdoor swimming pool. The heating system was commissioned in July 2011. The geothermal heat exchange system is energy-efficient and enables the temperature of the swimming pool to be maintained at about 28.5°C throughout the year. The geothermal water circuit was extended in June-July 2012 to include the Performing Arts Centre. The utility costs savings delivered by the system since commissioning are $1,865,348 with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions abatement of 8,604 tonnes. The School aims to continue along the path of creating a sustainable future for generations to come.
GEOTHERMALLY HEATED POOL
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Gas
YEAR 3 OUTDOOR EDUCATION
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5/6 SPEAKERS CHALLENGE
YEAR 6 PRODUCTION
// Junior School Highlights
Chidley 15th Birthday: In March, St Hilda’s celebrated a wonderful milestone within our larger milestone of 125 years; our beautiful Chidley Junior School campus turned 15. The event saw key people who were involved with the project and a group of Year 12 students who were our first Junior Kindergarten students with us in 2006 come together to celebrate.
Girls Lifting Girls
Junior School Nature Based Open Day On March 28, St Hilda’s held its inaugural Nature Based Open Day which focused on how we extend our students’ learning beyond traditional methods of learning. We were fortunate to have Griffin Longley, Nature Play CEO, speak and share insights on how unstructured play outdoors helps build the courage, creativity and social and emotional intelligence that are fundamental to children’s health, happiness and fulfilment in life. We were also pleased to have a variety of outdoor activities that were nature focused, giving insight into how learning can occur in all types of environments.
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Girls Lifting Girls was introduced in 2021 and is a series of parent daughter sessions where students hear from incredible female guest speakers. The speakers covered some of their toughest moments and the importance of grit, humility and teamwork. Aimed to inspire our students to grow into the strong women that they are becoming, it’s been a highly successful and popular event with our older Junior School students.
// Senior School Highlights
Wandering Spirit The inaugural Year 9 Rites of Passage program, Wandering Spirit, was an enormous success, giving the students the tools to develop healthy relationships with friends, elders, siblings and loved ones. Wellbeing groups one by one attended our Yeagarup Campus for the retreat part of the program, where they lived independently in small cabins in groups, taking responsibility for their own cooking, cleaning and washing.
ST HILDA’S WEEK – Celebrating 125 Years Held in September, St Hilda’s Week included a variety of events for our community to celebrate St Hilda’s 125th anniversary.
A beautiful service of thanksgiving that linked back to the 1994 consecration of the Chapel of St Hilda’s with many familiar faces in the congregation. Thank you to ex staff member, The Reverend Pamela Turner, Rector of St Michael’s Church, who led the service. 125 Music Concert An incredible evening of musical talent, comradery and spirit. Junior and Senior School students shone on stage as they performed a variety of pieces to the crowd and to over 650 viewers at home on the livestream. A highlight from the evening was when some Old Scholars and a few current members of staff joined the students on stage to perform some pieces for the crowd. Old Scholar, Harriet Marshall (1991) was MC for the evening.
The Junior School and Senior School 125 Assemblies paid tribute to our rich and incredible history of sparking extraordinary futures for girls, including musical performances, a history video and skits, blessings and cutting of anniversary cakes. FUN RUN The St Hilda’s fun run was a fun and enjoyable way to finish off St Hilda’s Week. We had both 2.5km and 5km course options to run, with both finishing at the Great Court for a celebration. 125 Gala – November 2021 A wonderful and spectacular celebration in the Great Court with all members of the St Hilda’s Community. The perfect way to cap off our 125th anniversary year.
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Twilight Chapel Service
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Year 8 Camp In October, St Hilda’s and Christ Church Grammar School Year 8 students joined for the inaugural Cape to Cave Outdoor Education experience. The expedition introduced students to a range of physical, social and cultural activities designed to build their confidence and appreciation for the environment. Activities included a hike on the Cape to Cape track, a series of further hikes between camp sites, an Indigenous Cultural session, caving at Giants Cave and abseiling. Students were also responsible for preparing and cooking their own meals.
Scotch / St Hilda’s Rowing
The Scotch Boat Shed is located one kilometre from our Bay View campus and will offer the girls more time on the water and more efficient movements back to campus after training. Renovations to upgrade the facilities and access to the water commenced in 2021.
Legally Blonde The Senior School production of Legally Blonde was a wonderful reminder of the immense talent our students possess in all areas of The Arts. From the performers, to the musicians, backstage crew and AV team, the entire cast and crew worked hard to create a spectacular performance of the upbeat, hilarious and fun musical.
ST HILDA’S REPORT 2021
St Hilda’s and Scotch College have entered a partnership which will see the St Hilda’s Rowing Program re-located to the Scotch Boat Shed on Freshwater Bay from 2023.
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