From the Head of Campus

Welcome to Ivanhoe Grammar School and our University Campus.

I am so very proud to be the Head of Campus and to have the opportunity to work with such an engaging and innovative team, dedicated to the unique learning needs of Year 9 students.

Our University Campus provides students with the opportunity to grow and develop through authentic learning experiences. We provide student-centred learning alongside a rich, varied and rigorous curriculum. This is complemented by dedicated university lectures specifically designed for our students, and a range of co-curricular activities. Our year-long program includes community and activities designed to educate these aspiring global citizens and enhance their confidence and collaborative skills to make a difference in the world at a local, national and global level.

At Ivanhoe Grammar School we are committed to the philosophy of developing young women and men who have moral, performance and civic character, so they can be the best version of themselves. At our University Campus, this is a core focus for us, alongside stretching students in their creative and critical thinking abilities; and fostering a culture of commitment to ethical behaviour which celebrates cultural difference.

The wellbeing of our students is at the core of everything we do, and every decision we make at University Campus. We want all students to have the opportunity to connect, succeed and flourish at school and beyond. We support your children to be the best they can be by:

• promoting a ‘growth mindset’: academic and personal tenacity and persistence

• developing an understanding of character strengths and using these to solve problems

• encouraging realistic optimism and resilience

• building positive relationships through positive communication

• encouraging expressions of appreciation and gratitude

• developing an understanding of the power of stillness and mindfulness

Year 9 is often spoken of as a year of unique challenges, during this particular passage of adolescence. I see it as a year of unique opportunities for heightened learning arising from a spike in curiosity and a hunger for independence.

I look forward to welcoming you and your child to Ivanhoe Grammar School’s University Campus. Please do not hesitate to contact me or my team if you have any questions or suggestions.

Stella Batsanis Head of University Campus