Independent Schools Guide 2020: Eastern, Ivanhoe & Valley

INDEPENDENT

SCHOOLS GUIDE 25th

ANNIVERSARY EDITION

THE LEGACY ISSUE

GETTING REAL ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD

GIVING BACK STUDENTS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

E A S T E R N , I VA N H O E & VA L L E Y

Yarra Valley Grammar –

“T

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

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

Great teachers. Great education. Great opportunities.

a great place to excel.

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

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

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

Ringwood, Victoria

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

“ I like how every student

gets the opportunity to do what they love and not be judged.

”

Head to our website to find out more.

www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au CRICOS 00974A A126810/A47900 SOCIRC

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

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

be inspired. be great. be you.

Suzy

Conservationist of the future

Building a legacy

I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONTENTS Camberwell Girls Grammar School

11

Camberwell Grammar School

13

Carey Baptist Grammar School

15

Caulfield Grammar School

17

ELTHAM College

19

Fintona Girls’ School

21

Genazzano FCJ College

25

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School

27

Marcellin College

29

Methodist Ladies’ College

33

Our Lady of Sion College

35

Presbyterian Ladies’ College

37

Siena College

39

Strathcona Girls Grammar

43

Tintern Grammar

45

Trinity Grammar School, Kew

47

Wesley College

49

Xavier College

51

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THE LEGACY ISSUE

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

BY PORTIA CONYERS-EAST

8

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SHAPING OUR FUTURE LEADERS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Caulfield Grammar School, a co-

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

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

T

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARISE M c CO NAG HY

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YEARS JOYOUS

CGGS students enjoy the annual Swimming Carnival, 1951.

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

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

CREAte your tomorrow

Camberwell Girls Grammar School

THE BASICS

SENIOR SCHOOL

admissions@cggs.

2 Torrington Street, Canterbury VIC 3126

vic.edu.au

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

JUNIOR SCHOOL YEARS

4 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury VIC 3126

ELC – Year 12

A

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

100 YEARS OF CGGS

CO-CURRICULAR

SERVICE LEARNING

WELLBEING

In 2020, the school will

We know the benefits of a

We empower our girls to

Wellbeing is fundamental

celebrate its centenary.

balanced lifestyle and

lead with humility and

to positive academic and

Together we will honour our

opportunities to participate

inspire them to make a

social growth. Our own

past, look forward to the

in activities outside the

difference by contributing

model ensures a respectful,

future and most

classroom are endless. With

to build a more just and

safe, connected, nurturing

importantly, celebrate 100

over 70 offerings, from

sustainable world. Our

and encouraging

years of providing an

sport to music and

Service Learning program

environment exists so

outstanding education for

everything in between –

and dedicated service

students can flourish in

young women. Join us in

there is something for

classes encourage our girls

both academic and

2020 on a tour.

every girl.

to take action.

personal endeavours.

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“We are ready.”

Please visit us in 2020: Saturday Information Mornings

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

20 June, 10am All levels

Tuesday School Tours

18 February, 9 - 10am All levels

21 July, 9 - 10am All levels

Open Day (Saturday)

10 October 10am - 2pm

28 April, 9 - 10am All levels

8 August, 10am All levels

14 November, 10am All levels

cgs.vic.edu.au

THE BASICS

Camberwell Grammar School

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

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

A

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

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

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

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

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

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

DENOMINATION Anglican GENDER Boys only FEES POA BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

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

BOYS’ EDUCATION

SPORTS ACADEMY

MUSIC ACADEMY

STEM

We specialise in teaching

This Academy offers

Students have the

Sophisticated computing

boys. A comprehensive

individual pathways to

opportunity to receive

for over 20 years including

program includes a broad

students with an interest or

specialised tuition,

laptops and CISCO

and challenging

skill in a particular sport.

participate in master

networking. Mathematical

curriculum, a long

Students have the

classes with elite musicians

excellence has a long

tradition in the performing

opportunity to take private

and to play in our unique

tradition with University

arts and a diverse sports

sporting lessons.

chamber music program.

Mathematics on campus.

offering. Boys are

Individual health and

They are encouraged to

Science and Engineering

encouraged to be inquisitive

fitness programs are

develop their musicianship

are prime tertiary student

and respectful.

also available.

to the highest level.

destinations.

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Carey Baptist Grammar School

Open Mornings Middle and Senior Schools

Thursday 20 February Thursday 26 March Junior School Donvale

Tuesday 10 March Junior School Kew

Thursday 12 March

Find out more: carey.com.au

Carey Baptist Grammar School

THE BASICS

KEW CAMPUS

admissions@carey.com.au

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9816 1222 carey.com.au

349 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101 DONVALE CAMPUS

YEARS

9 Era Court, Donvale VIC 3111

ELC – Year 12 DENOMINATION

C

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

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

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

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

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

Baptist GENDER Co-educational FEES $21,352 (ELC) – $33,052 (Year 12) BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

CURRICULUM

CO-CURRICULAR

COMMUNITY

WELLBEING

Carey provides a

We maintain a balance

Carey students are engaged

Our award-winning

curriculum to challenge,

with study, offering AGPS

members of their local,

wellbeing program is

encourage and stimulate

and APS sports, music,

national and global

holistic, multidisciplinary

each student. We offer IB

drama, yoga, dance, media,

communities. From ELC to

and fully integrated into

and VCE in Senior School;

bikes, chess, or First Aid –

Year 12, students are

the curriculum to enable

more than 50 elective

there is something for each

encouraged and challenged

students to be at their best.

subjects in Middle School;

individual. These activities

to think beyond their

All staff are responsible

and an enriching,

foster creativity, spirit,

circumstances and to help

for student wellbeing and

collaborative, inquiry-based

leadership and teamwork.

others, facilitated by our

are trained in effective

social justice focus.

pastoral care.

approach at Junior School.

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WHEELERS HILL

|

M A LV E R N

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CAULFIELD

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

Mind for life.

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

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

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

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

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NANJING CHINA

Caulfield Grammar School

THE BASICS ENQUIRIES +61 3 9524 6333

WHEELERS HILL CAMPUS

caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

74-82 Jells Road, Wheelers Hill VIC 3150

cgs@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

MALVERN CAMPUS 5 Willoby Avenue, Glen Iris VIC 3146

YEARS

CAULFIELD CAMPUS

3yo Kindergarten – Year 12

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

C

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

GLOBAL IMMERSION

EDUCATION OUTDOORS

ARTS PROGRAM

SPORTS PROGRAM

Our School equips learners

Our experiential learning

Music, dance, theatre and

Specialised coaches, trained

to engage with the global

program at Yarra Junction

visual arts are supported

in delivering age-

community through

provides students with the

by specialist teachers and

appropriate sports

cultural immersion. We

opportunity to develop

outstanding resources to

programs for beginner to

have a dedicated campus

practical skills, and

challenge students and

elite level, deliver our

for Year 9 students in

consider the effect that our

bring out their best.

Sports Program with a

Nanjing, China. Immersion

actions and lifestyle have

Featuring more than 100

unique approach designed

learning tours in sport,

on the natural

concerts, performances,

to maximise engagement

music, language, The Arts

environment.

productions and

and enjoyment.

and STEM.

exhibitions yearly.

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OPEN D

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S a t ur d Y 29 Febr ay uar y 2020

THE BASICS

ELTHAM College

YEARS ELC – Year 12

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

DENOMINATION

ELTHAM COLLEGE – CITY CAMPUS

Non-denominational

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

Co-educational

+61 3 9437 1421

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

elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

FEES

registrar@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

Please see our website

A

BOARDING \ No

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

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

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

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

SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Committed to ensuring that young people see life as a chance for unlimited learning, Simon Le Plastrier is a highly experienced and enthusiastic educator who has worked in co-educational, independent education for more than 40 years.

SCIENCE

HOSPITALITY

CITY CAMPUS

HUMANITIES

Students are encouraged to

ELTHAM owns and

Our City Campus provides

The study of humanities is

explore, innovate and

operates a Hospitality

the opportunity for Year 9

crucial in our fast-paced

collaborate. Academic skills

Training Centre and fully

students to gain significant

world. Students study

are developed within

functional cafe and

personal and academic

geographical, historical

engaging modules that

restaurant called Swipers

development. Specifically

and economic concepts as

specifically promote the

Gully. The Centre allows

designed to respond to the

well as exploring what it

value of the STEAM (Science

Year 10, 11 and 12 students

learning and social needs

means to be an informed

Technology Engineering Art

to participate in a number

of young people who are

citizen, who can think

Mathematics) movement in

of VET and VCE options.

navigating their way to

creatively and critically.

education.

adulthood.

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WE VALUE

SMALL CLASS SIZES

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THE BASICS

Fintona Girls’ School

YEARS ELC – Year 12

79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn VIC 3103 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Non-denominational

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

GENDER

registrar@fintona.vic.edu.au

Co-educational ELC; Girls only Prep – Year 12

F

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

intona Girls’ School, situated in the inner-eastern suburb of Balwyn, is one of Melbourne’s leading independent schools with a long tradition of educating girls to the highest standard.

Renowned for consistently achieving outstanding VCE and NAPLAN results, Fintona is firmly placed among the most successful schools in Victoria, but more than that, we are known for the extensive opportunities within and beyond the curriculum. Our friendly, supportive and caring environment, together with these opportunities, enhance the girls’ learning and challenge them beyond expectations, building their capacity in a broad range of areas and skills, preparing them for life beyond school.

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

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

If you are considering a school with a focus on personal development that fosters an “anything is possible” mindset, then join us on one of our scheduled tours in 2020. Tours are a great way to meet our Principal, Ms Rachael Falloon, and chat with our students and staff. For more information on our tours and how to book, visit our website.

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

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

CURRICULUM

CO-CURRICULAR

GLOBAL EXPERIENCES

STUDENT WELLBEING

Our curriculum is diverse

We offer a variety of

Senior school students can

The commitment by staff to

and challenging

engaging activities that

participate in study tours

the wellbeing of each of our

encouraging each student

contribute to a balanced

and exchanges to schools to

students is a factor that sets

to become an independent

education including choir,

Japan, France, Scotland

us apart. The School

thinker. Our girls thrive in

music ensembles, Guides,

and Canada. Another

Counsellor plays an

languages, the arts,

House competitions, sport,

option is World Challenge,

important role by

mathematics and science

drama, public speaking,

where students lead an

providing confidential

where their learning

debating, Duke of

educational expedition

support and implementing

connects academic concepts

Edinburgh, overseas study

overseas to a developing

programs to develop

with real-world lessons.

tours and clubs.

country.

resilience in students.

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THE LEGACY ISSUE

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

BY ARIANNA LUCENTE

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THE ART OF GIVING BACK

I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

homelessness, poverty and mental illness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCOTT MILLER

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Genazzano. Generations of achievement.

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

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THE BASICS

Genazzano FCJ College

YEARS ELC – Year 12

301 Cotham Road, Kew VIC 3101 DENOMINATION Catholic ENQUIRIES +61 3 8862 1207

GENDER

genazzano.vic.edu.au

Co-educational ELC. Girls

registrar@genazzano.vic.edu.au

only Prep to Year 12 FEES $17,870 – $29,685

N

PRIN CIPA L \ KAREN JEBB

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

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

At Genazzano, learning and wellbeing go hand in hand.

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

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

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

BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

SOCIAL JUSTICE

INNOVATION

CO-CURRICULAR

WELLBEING

Our FCJ heritage

Announced as a winner of

Our 130 co-curricular

Our GenSTAR program is a

encourages and inspires

The Educator’s Innovative

offerings encourage

whole school wellbeing

our students to offer not

Schools for 2019, for the

involvement, leadership,

program, utilising

only companionship to

work of the Genazzano

community spirit, physical

research in psychology, that

each other, but beyond to

Institute of Learning and

engagement, artistic

enables students to develop

the wider community.

Brain Sciences in

endeavour, teamwork and

resilience, think for peak

Students develop their

understanding how the

social justice. Every student

performance and develop

confidence to positively

brain learns and functions

has the opportunity to

skills for a safe, healthy and

contribute to society, now

for improved health and

explore a range of

positive approach to life.

and in the future.

learning outcomes.

activities.

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OUR GIRLS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. SCHOOL TOURS 9.00am

Tuesday 25 February Wednesday 6 May Tuesday 23 June Meet to our Principal, Deputy Principal/Head of Senior School, Head of Junior School and Director of Learning and Teaching, among many other staff.

2020 OPEN DAY

SATURDAY 21 MARCH 10.00am–1.00pm

• School Tours (Pre-Register Online) • Curriculum Displays and Activities • Science Experiments and Sport Demonstrations • Music and Drama Performances.

To register for a tour, head to our website today.

www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au CRICOS 00974A

THE BASICS

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9490 6222 ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au enquiries@ivanhoegirls.vic. edu.au

123 Marshall Street, Ivanhoe VIC 3079

YEARS

I

PRIN CIPA L \ DR DEBORAH PRIE S T

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

Ivanhoe Girls’ is an open-entry school with over 850 students (from ELC to Year 12). This means that Ivanhoe Girls’ is small enough to focus on each student as an individual learner, yet large enough to be able to offer a broad range of subject and co-curricular choices.

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

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

Our students are evidence of what we do well. Articulate, courageous, critical thinkers who are generous of spirit, have a life-long love of learning, and who have a voice and use it to create change. Because at the end of the day, Our Girls Speak For Themselves.

Three-year-old (ELC) – Year 12 DENOMINATION Anglican GENDER Girls only (including ELC) FEES Prep $18,620 – Year 12 $28,000 (includes all costs) BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

2020 SCHOOL TOURS

LEADERSHIP

LANGUAGES

MUSIC AND DRAMA

Tours commence at 9am

Experiences abound

French is taught from

The School is renowned for

sharp on: Tuesday, 25

through the many formal

ELC – Year 12. Both French

its great Music and Drama

February; Wednesday, 6

positions offered in

and Chinese are taught in

program with a wide range

May; Tuesday, 23 June;

sporting teams, cultural

the senior school, with

of performance

Friday, 14 August; Friday,

pursuits, House, tutor

Years 7 and 8 studying

opportunities. Students can

9 October; Thursday, 12

groups and in other co-

both languages. The School

learn a musical instrument

November. Open Day –

curricular areas where

has offered Chinese

or undertake speech and

10am-1pm‚ Saturday, 21

students are elected to

language and culture for

drama training in a co-

March. Register for a tour

positions of responsibility.

over 40 years.

curricular lesson situation.

via our website.

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THE BASICS

Marcellin College

YEARS 7 – 12

160 Bulleen Road, Bulleen VIC 3105 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Catholic

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

GENDER

info@marcellin.vic.edu.au

Male FEES

M

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

arcellin College is a leading Catholic Marist school for boys established by the Marist Brothers, first at Camberwell in 1950 and later at Bulleen in 1963. We are a College founded on the spiritual and educational philosophy of Saint Marcellin Champagnat who believed that to educate young people we must love them and love them all equally.

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

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

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

Available on the College website BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ No

ABOUT THE ACTING PRINCIPAL

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

SOCIAL JUSTICE

LEADERSHIP

SPORTS

THE ARTS

Catholic Social Teaching

A variety of opportunities

Marcellin is blessed with

The College places a high

plays a great role in the

for leadership are available

extensive fields, an award-

value on the arts,

Marcellin community. Seen

at College, House,

winning gymnasium and

encouraging all students to

through our Cambodia and

academic, faith and

the equipment necessary for

develop their creative

South Africa immersions

sporting levels. These roles

students to strive for their

thinking capacities. Studies

and connections with The

enable students to gain

best. The College’s

are offered in art, drama,

Exodus Community, the

leadership experience, grow

membership of the AGSV

music, studio arts, theatre

Youth Juvenile Centre and

in confidence, and become

and the VSRU are integral

studies and visual

Marist Solidarity.

responsible citizens and

parts of the College’s life.

communication design.

role models.

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THE LEGACY ISSUE

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

BY PETER HANLON

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HINDSIGHT: CAMILLA BACHET

W

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She’s managed to sate those joint

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

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

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

“I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CAMILL A BACH E T

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

be inspired. be great. be you.

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

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

Julia

Art expands her creative horizons

Methodist Ladies’ College

THE BASICS

207 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101

MLC Kindle (6 weeks -

YEARS 5 years), Prep – Year 12

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9274 6316

GENDER

mlc.vic.edu.au

Girls only

admissions@mlc.vic.edu.au

(MLC Kindle – co-ed) FEES

A

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

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

Additionally, there are many opportunities to expand your daughter’s passions through extensive co-curricular offerings across music, creative arts, social justice and many special interest groups. Furthermore, with 30 sports and often multiple teams for each, there is something for everyone, whether your daughter is a high-level athlete or wants to participate for fun.

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

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

Prep-Year 12: $19,800 – $33,180; see website for MLC Kindle fees.

BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

NEW 7-8 CENTRE

WELLBEING

ACADEMIC SUCCESS

FACILITIES

In 2019, we opened our

Every student is heard,

With a long tradition of

From our commercial

Nicholas Learning Centre

nurtured and supported to

academic excellence, our

training restaurant to TV

for Year 7 and 8 , with its

be the best that they can be

students consistently

studio and Library Maker

research-based design

through our four-school

achieve some of the best

Spaces, MLC has

focused on enhancing

structure, integrated

results in the state as part

exceptional facilities, all

learning and wellbeing.

wellbeing framework,

of a holistic, well-rounded

conveniently at our Kew

It has 24 configurable

extensive staff resources

education. We are also one

campus. Our students are

learning spaces and

and supportive homegroup

of the nation’s most

also able to enjoy programs

outdoor learning spaces

and coaching programs.

successful IB schools.

at our residential education

including a rooftop garden.

outdoor campuses.

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OUR LADY OF SION

OPEN DAY Tuesday 17 March 2.30 — 6.30 pm

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

We look forward to welcoming you to our College.

Visit our website to book

www.sion.catholic.edu.au

Our Lady of Sion College Catholic Girls’ College Years 7-12 1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill 3128 P 03 9890 9097 | E info@sion.catholic.edu.au

Our Lady of Sion College

THE BASICS YEARS 7 – 12

1065 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill VIC 3128 DENOMINATION ENQUIRIES

Catholic

+61 3 9890 9097 sion.catholic.edu.au

GENDER

info@sion.catholic.edu.au

Girls only FEES

E

PRIN CIPA L \ TINA A P OS TO LO P O U LOS

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

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

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

We are proud to offer students the opportunity to join a community built on respect for individual needs, and which supports them to truly flourish.

$8,085 – $8,425 plus $1,535 capital levy per family BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ No

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Throughout her distinguished career in education, Tina has witnessed enhanced opportunities for young women to pursue their ambitions. Her vision is to develop confident and discerning students who compassionately respond to world needs.

LEGACY

COMMUNITY

STEM

CO-CURRICULAR

Our founders’ legacy is still

At the heart of our College

Our innovative extension

Our rich and varied

alive today. Embracing the

is community. Through

program, the Denise

programs include music

values of inclusivity,

the personal relationships

O’Hara Science Academy,

ensembles, choir, House

welcome and service,

we foster, each student

allows students to explore

competitions, GSV Sport,

traditions embodied by the

is named and known,

aviation, robotics,

drama, public speaking,

Sisters of Our Lady of Sion,

valued and nurtured,

conservation and other

Duke of Edinburgh’s

students are compelled to

encouraged and supported,

STEM options; while

Award, community service,

build a better world for

allowing her to experience

NASA’s Space School is an

language tours, overseas

themselves and others.

growth and achieve her

eagerly sought-after

exchanges and an

personal best.

learning opportunity.

Indigenous Immersion trip.

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Presbyterian Ladies’ College

THE BASICS

141 Burwood Highway, Burwood VIC 3125

DENOMINATION

YEARS 6 months ELC – Year 12

Presbyterian ENQUIRIES

GENDER

+61 3 9808 5811

ELC – co-educational.

plc.vic.edu.au

Prep to Year 12 – girls only

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

P PRIN CIPA L \ DAWN CLE M E N T S

LC has been renowned as a leader in girls’ education for over 140 years.

Nurtured within a Christian environment, girls are encouraged to develop a respect and concern for others, to acquire leadership skills and self-discipline and to have a sensitive informed understanding of other cultures.

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

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

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

BOARDING \ Yes SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

Mrs Clements is passionate about educational excellence in Christian Independent Schools and equipping young women to positively influence their generation. We are delighted to have an engaging, warm, articulate leader as our Principal.

PASTORAL CARE

BEYOND CLASSROOMS

EXCELLENCE

A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Our pastoral care program

We highly encourage our

We believe everyone has

PLC is a Christian school

is one in which students’

girls to immerse themselves

their own excellence just

that celebrates and

voices are valued, and

in a diverse range of

waiting to be uncovered

nurtures the Christian faith

where diversity and

activities and interests

and we encourage and

within the school

personal excellence are

beyond the classroom,

inspire our girls to embrace

community and through

celebrated across a school

including theatre, sports,

life’s opportunities with

our Christian Studies core

community that sees staff

music, community

confidence, courage and

curriculum programs.

lead by example and

outreach, outdoor

optimism in whatever field

support the uniqueness of

adventure and

of interest they pursue.

every individual.

international study tours.

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Siena College

THE BASICS

815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell VIC 3124

Years 7 – 12

ENQUIRIES

DENOMINATION

+61 3 9835 0200

Catholic

YEARS

siena.vic.edu.au GENDER

reception@siena.vic.edu.au

Girls only

S

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

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

MATHEMATICS

COMMUNITY SERVICE

VISUAL ARTS

MUSIC

Year 7-10 classes are ability

Siena College’s Community

Siena College has a long

Siena College is known for

grouped to better support

Service Program seeks to

history of excellence in

an extensive and highly

student learning. There is

assist students to develop

Visual Arts and Technology,

successful co-curricular

an extension group at each

empathy and

with students’ work

music program. Specialist

year level. Technology is

understanding of the lives

consistently selected for

instrumental tuition is

integral to learning in

of others, and foster a

VCE Season of Excellence.

offered across 19 different

mathematics and students

willingness to help make a

Student work is showcased

instruments with

use graphics calculators

difference in our world.

in the College’s purpose

performance opportunities

and dynamic geometry

Students volunteer service

built Visual Arts and

in an array of ensembles,

software.

out of College hours.

Technology Gallery.

bands or choirs.

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THE LEGACY ISSUE

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

BY MEGAN WHITFIELD

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ADAPTING TO A CHANGING WORLD

F

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

so years and building a new learning ecosystem.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DR DEBORAH PRIEST

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Strathcona Girls Grammar

THE BASICS ENQUIRIES +61 3 8779 7500

ELC, MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS

strathcona.vic.edu.au

34 Scott Street, Canterbury VIC 3126

registrar@strathcona.vic.

JUNIOR SCHOOL CAMPUS

edu.au

173 Prospect Hill Road, Canterbury VIC 3126

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

YEAR 9 CAMPUS – TAY CREGGAN

YEARS

30 Yarra Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122

ELC – year 12

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DENOMINATION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DESIGN THINKING

EXCEPTIONAL STAFF

WELLBEING

TAY CREGGAN

Our unique Australasia

Our teachers have a high

Nominated as an

Adolescence is a time of

Award Winning STEAM

regard for their students

Australian finalist for

change and development.

Tinker Train Program from

and their working

The Best Student

Our dedicated Year 9

Early Learning to Year 9

relationships with students

Wellbeing Plan at the

campus offers our unique

actively lays the

are warm and authentic. As

Australian Educator

and innovative program

foundations that will

a result, students are

Awards, Strathcona prides

“Envision”. Preparing our

assist our students to thrive

engaged and motivated in

itself on knowing each and

students for life by

in a future where change

their learning.

every girl.

providing entrepreneurial

is the norm and learning

and life ready skills.

is ongoing.

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

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

Tintern Grammar is a Child Safe School | CRICOS 00348E

THE BASICS

Tintern Grammar

YEARS Three-year-old (ELC) –

90 Alexandra Road, Ringwood East VIC 3135

Year 12

ENQUIRIES

DENOMINATION

61 3 9845 7777

Anglican

tintern.vic.edu.au GENDER

admissions@tintern.vic.edu.au

Parallel Learning: Single gender Prep – Year 9;

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

ince 1877, Tintern Grammar has been a leader in the fields of teaching, learning and the care of every child.

Tintern is set on 40 acres of beautiful tree-lined grounds, with magnificent sporting fields, state-of-the-art facilities and a working farm.

Tintern’s Parallel Learning model starts with mixed classes in our Early Learning Centre before genders are separated through the Junior and Middle Schools to provide stimulating and effective learning environments designed to meet the differing learning styles of boys and girls. Mixed classes are re-introduced in Year 10, where students benefit from a more independent and collaborative learning environment.

We are committed to meeting the individual needs of all our students. This includes challenging highly able children through Horizon, an enrichment program for students who display an enhanced level of learning as well as supporting all students to achieve their best.

A well-rounded education is important to us and therefore we offer students a broad range of co-curricular activities, including sport, outdoor education, young farmers, performing arts, debating, music and more.

At Tintern Grammar, every child matters to us. By knowing and caring for each student, we nurture them to achieve their best.

Co-ed ELC and Years 10-12 FEES ELC 3YO (2 day) $8936 – Year 12 $29,052 BOARDING \ No SCHOLARSHIPS \ Yes

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

ELC

PREP - YEAR 6

YEARS 7 - 9

YEARS 10 - 12

Our part-time and full-

Our Junior Schools are an

Our Middle Schools focus

We provide choice and

time three-year-old and

engaging and exciting place

on academic and personal

balance for students in the

pre-Prep programs combine

to learn. Our students

growth, health, pastoral

Senior College offering three

teacher-led learning with

receive the unique benefit of

care and gender-specific

study pathways – VCE,

play. Our learners develop

learning in tailored,

challenges. We also run an

International

social, emotional, physical

gender-specific classrooms,

extensive Camps and

Baccalaureate and VCE/

and intellectual skills,

while taking part in

Outdoor Education

VET, as well as extensive

providing a solid

planned activities on a

program to build skills of

course and careers

foundation for their

co-educational campus.

resilience, independence

guidance, and university

and responsibility.

preparation.

academic journey.

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Trinity Grammar School, Kew

THE BASICS

40 Charles Street, Kew VIC 3101

DENOMINATION

YEARS ELC3 – Year 12

Anglican ENQUIRIES +61 3 9854 3600

GENDER

trinity.vic.edu.au

Boys

trinity@trinity.vic.edu.au FEES

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

SOCIAL JUSTICE

SPORT

CO-CURRICULAR

LEADERSHIP

Our Outreach Program

Trinity competes in the

A wide range of co-

Our boys enjoy

provides opportunities

AGSV Saturday morning

curricular activities caters

opportunities to become

for our boys, through

competition. All senior boys

for the interests and

student leaders throughout

service in local, national

choose a summer and a

passions of all boys.

the entirety of their

and international

winter sport from over 30

Activities include almost

education at Trinity.

initiatives, to become aware

options. Our playing fields

30 different individual and

Leadership roles exist in

of their privilege, the needs

at Bulleen provide facilities

team sports, debating and

peer support activities,

of others in their

for tennis, soccer, rugby,

public speaking, drama,

across the House System, in

community, and the

football, hockey and cricket.

musical ensembles, chess

sporting teams and through

and bushwalking.

Outdoor Education.

difference they can make.

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OPE N D AY Wesley College, Glen Waverley

Saturday 29 February 2020, 9.30am

• Discover the opportunities of a True Education at Wesley • Find out why we are a leading VCE and IB World School • Explore our unique learning environment and new library • Visit our Years 5 and 6 homerooms, designed for flexible learning, and our dedicated Year 9 precinct Scholarships open for 2021 entry General Excellence for Years 5 – 11 Academic for Years 5, 7 and 10 Glen Waverley Middle School Expansion Scholarships for Years 5 – 7 Learning in Residence (Boarding) for Years 9 – 12

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

THE BASICS

Wesley College

ENQUIRIES +61 3 8102 6508 wesleycollege.edu.au

WESLEY COLLEGE ST KILDA ROAD CAMPUS

admissions@

577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004

wesleycollege.edu.au

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

YEARS

WESLEY COLLEGE ELSTERNWICK CAMPUS

3yo ECLC – Year 12

5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick VIC 3185 DENOMINATION Uniting Church

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PRIN CIPA L \ N I CK E VA N S

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

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

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

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

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

ABOUT THE PRINCIPAL

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

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

CO-CURRICULAR

BOARDING AT WESLEY

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Our rich variety of co-

Learning in Residence at

Wesley offers a unique

Wesley offers 20 organised

curricular activities

Glen Waverley enhances

residential program in

College tours including a

include visual and

students’ development

Clunes; the Yiramalay/

European music tour, Hong

performing arts, sport,

across many areas.

Wesley Studio School in the

Kong drama tour, and

music, outdoor education

Students reside in

Kimberley, Western

international hosting

and community service,

contemporary houses and

Australia; and three

partnerships with France,

with 19 sports, 23 bands, 21

access structured programs

Outdoor Education camps

Spain, Germany, China

chamber ensembles, 16

which focus on academic

in Victoria at Chum Creek,

and Japan.

choirs, 10 orchestras, 7

extension, life skills, career

Camp Mallana and

musicals and 4 plays.

preparation and wellbeing.

Lochend.

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

2020 DISCOVERY TOURS Senior Campus

Saturday 28 March Friday 21 August

Burke Hall Campus

Friday 20 March

The Xavier model of a Catholic Jesuit education EARLY YEARS

MIDDLE YEARS

SENIOR YEARS

Co-educational 3-year-olds to Year 4

Boys Years 5 to 8

Boys Years 9 to 12

Friday 1 May Saturday 15 August Friday 23 October

(Including Boarding)

Kostka Hall Campus

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

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

To book a tour please visit

Burke Hall Campus Studley Park Road Kew

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

xavier.vic.edu.au/tours

or

THE BASICS

Xavier College

ENQUIRIES +61 3 9854 5307

SENIOR CAMPUS

xavier.vic.edu.au

135 Barkers Road, Kew VIC 3101

admissions@xavier.vic.

BURKE HALL CAMPUS

edu.au

Studley Park Road, Kew VIC 3101 KOSTKA HALL CAMPUS

YEARS

47 South Road, Brighton VIC 3186

3-year-old Kindergarten – Year 12 DENOMINATION

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PRIN CIPA L \ M R WILLIA M DOHERTY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ACADEMICS

SERVICE

SPORT

BOARDING

Xavier College is a high

Embedded within the

Sport plays a significant

Boarding has been a part of

performing academic

philosophy of a Jesuit

role in the life of a Xavier

the very fabric of Xavier

school and has been

education is a commitment

student. The College

since 1878. With

consistently ranked within

to service. Students are

provides a unique,

outstanding staff to student

the top secondary schools in

encouraged to be ‘Men and

participation-based,

ratios, the Boarding House

the state. Students are

Women for Others’ and to

challenging and rewarding

maintains a personal feel

supported in an

utilise their God-given gifts

program that offers 29

where all boys are known

environment where they

to be of service to those in

different sports across the

and engaged by the

can flourish and pursue

the community and beyond.

College’s three campuses.

specialist boarding staff.

excellence in all things.

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MARCELLIN COLLEGE

A Leading Catholic Secondary School for Boys established by the Marist Brothers in 1950

Be More In 2020 we are launching our new learning ecosystem, Polaris. This vision for learning aspires to cultivate a balance of foundational knowledge and literacies, character attributes and key capability skills to help young men navigate a new environment as compassionate Christians and ethical global citizens.

160 Bulleen Road Bulleen VIC 3105 Australia | +61 3 9851 1589 | marcellin.vic.edu.au