2022 has been a year of new beginnings. After the many lockdowns and strictures of 2021, the School began its year by welcoming interim Principal Ms Narelle Umbers who looked after the School until the end of Term 3 and continued by welcoming my appointment as the 10th Principal of Korowa at the start of Term 4. It has been a great pleasure getting to know the students, staff, parents and Korovians at the School and beginning to understand the rich history and fabric of Korowa.
As the year unfolded, life began to return to a sense of normality. Students were on site and in class, distance learning was becoming a distant memory, sport started again, co-curricular activities resumed and we began to gather in groups until, at last, we could meet as a whole school and celebrate just being together.
Narelle Umbers was integral to Korowa managing those early days of transition. During her time with us, she oversaw our return to a full calendar of face-to-face events and experiences, all the while navigating the fluctuations of mask wearing, ensuring RAT tests were delivered and that we were following the latest guidelines. This period also gave us an opportunity to reflect on what we did and re-imagine some of our events and experiences to make things even better.
Narelle led Korowa through this slow return to normality but she did not forgo progress. She wrote: at a strategic level our goals for the year were related to the three main themes of Connection, Learning and Sustainability. Providing opportunities for our community to reconnect was a priority, with one of the major highlights for our parents being the social event in June to celebrate the opening of the Roslyn Otzen Sports and Wellbeing Centre. As the year progressed it was wonderful to be able to welcome back live audiences for assemblies and performances, including the incredible production of Matilda Jr in May and the Annual Concert at the Melbourne Recital Centre in August. Parents were also very active in supporting Korowa’s rowing, netball, basketball, and snowsports clubs, while the network of Class Representatives worked hard to provide further opportunities for social connections within year levels. Korovian Club reunions covering multiple years (because of previous cancellations) proved to be popular also.
Narelle added: when we talk about Sustainability being a goal at Korowa, this is about so much more than financial sustainability or even environmental sustainability, it is about maintaining a school
culture and providing an environment that encourages the breadth of experiences, character and values that equip our graduates to meet the opportunities and challenges of our world. The Roslyn Otzen Sports and Wellbeing Centre, opened on 17 June 2022, truly demonstrating this focus and commitment to providing a holistic education.
There is no question that 2022 has been a year of transition. I would like to thank Narelle Umbers for her care and leadership over the first three terms of this year, prior to my starting at the School. The end of year could not have been more different from its beginning: all events in person, lessons face to face, examinations without masks, Trek back to normal and singing!
The school year came to a close in December with our Year 12 students distinguishing themselves in the VCE across all areas and at all levels. The students overcame many obstacles in their last two years of education and did not allow all the privations and changes to disturb their path. Their dedication to their education, to each other, to the School was inspiring and they are each one of them to be congratulated. These students did what Korowa does: built on the endeavours of strong and innovative women for over 130 years, Korowa students rise to the challenge that life presents and do so with excellence and spirit.
I thank the Korowa community for welcoming me so warmly to the School, I feel very privileged to be leading this outstanding school into the future.
It was an exciting year for Korowa, following the pandemic, we returned to School as normal and set about the search for Korowa’s 10th Principal. The recruitment of a new Principal is one of the most important tasks of a School Council and Mrs Frances Booth was appointed and commenced in Term 4.
Having stepped down from the School Council at the end of 2022 this will be my final report as Chair of Council and as I was thinking of what to write, two strong themes of reflection emerged –celebration and connection.
Korowa has emerged from the pandemic in many ways more confident of its purpose and sure in its future direction. In June, we celebrated the opening of the Roslyn Otzen Sports and Wellbeing Centre, the largest building project in Korowa’s history. Our decision to put student wellbeing at the centre of our strategic thinking that resulted in this magnificent building proved timely. We know, as a result of the events over the last few years, the mental health of our students and their sense of self is of greater significance today than when we started construction in April 2020.
As the year drew to an end, we celebrated the Class of 2022 and their VCE results which once again saw Korowa placed as one of the top performing schools in the state – with a median ATAR of 93.8, Korowa was ranked 3rd across the State behind Melbourne High and Mac Robertson Girls’ High – both select-entry secondary schools, making Korowa the top open entry school in the State. This is testament to not only excellent teaching, but also the engagement and motivation of our students to strive to do their best. Whilst academic results remain an important focus, it is of greater importance to all of us that we continue to produce happy, engaged and socially aware students who feel they have achieved their personal best during their time at Korowa.
This leads me to my second theme of connection.
Central to Korowa’s mission is that we want our community to feel connected to the School and to one another. It was wonderful to see our parent community attend events such as the welcome cocktail parties and the special parent evening to celebrate the opening of the Sports and Wellbeing Centre in record numbers. We also saw more than 600 alumni return to their old school, including my own two daughters, for their respective reunions and other Korovian events.
Our students were also involved in all aspects of school life once again including 15 GSV Sports, the Korowa Rowing Club, Netball Club, Snow Sports Club, in orchestras, bands, choirs, ensembles and productions. There was an increase in the number of debaters and our newly formed Korowa Basketball Club grew from one team to four within the year.
Participation leads to connection and through connection we come to understand each other and the importance of teamwork – such a vital skill for a successful and fulfilling life.
I would like to finish by thanking my family, fellow Directors, the Directors of the Korowa Foundation, members of the Korovian Club Committee and the staff at Korowa for their trust and support over the years. While the last few years as Chair have been challenging, they have also been incredibly rewarding and I am very proud of what we have achieved during my time on School Council. I am delighted to be handing over to Catherine Robson, the 23rd Chair of School Council and our first female Chair. I know the School is in good hands with Frances Booth as Principal and an experienced School Council in place to support her as Korowa continues to deliver an education that defies expectations.
At Korowa, we recognise that each student has their own unique identity, strengths, passions and needs. We strive to provide them with the best possible education, from the right learning environment to ensuring the School is a safe and engaging space, to delivering a vibrant co-curricular program which encourages them to try new things and be active members of the community. We support each student to find their voice, to find their way in the world and, to be the best person they can be as an individual.
We celebrate and support our students’ unique attributes and embrace their diverse backgrounds and experiences which contribute to the richness of our community.
At home our students speak more than 19 languages.
Our students were born in more than 22 countries.
From ELC – Year 12, over 728 students attend Korowa each day. Attendance is recorded and managed by teachers in the Synergetic attendance management system.
In the Junior School, teachers record student attendance at the beginning of the day and after lunch. If a student is absent from School and the School has not been informed of the reason for the absence, the student’s parents/guardians are contacted.
In the Senior School, teachers record student attendance each lesson. If a student is marked absent for their first two periods and the School has not been informed of the reason for the student’s absence, then the student’s parents/guardians are contacted.
30.63%
Current students have a previous connection to Korowa.
Absences that occur after this time are managed on a caseby-case basis.
All late arrivals and early leavers sign in or out at Junior School Reception (Junior School students) or Student Services (Senior School). Parents of students who are leaving early must notify the School before the student can sign out. Alternatively, students can be in the presence of a parent/ guardian when signing out of school. Students who are unwell are assessed by the School Nurse, who determines whether the student should be collected by a parent/ guardian. Students who demonstrate persistent absence and/or lateness are supported by the relevant staff member, according to principles outlined in the Korowa Student Behaviour Management Policy
Across the School there are a number of informal opportunities for students to share feedback with staff regarding their Korowa experience
It is this information from interactions with students, parents and staff that has continued to inform our decisions made particularly in relation to learning and wellbeing, as well as future planning beyond 2022.
Students in Years 5-11 completed the Nation-Wide Resilient Youth Survey, focused on the three constructs of connected, protected, and respected. The results showed that compared to ‘like’ schools and nation-wide we consistently surveyed above the Australian norm. Students ranked highly feeling connected and encouraged by teachers and each other. The students’ thoughtful responses informed both our wellbeing practices and the implementation of Korowa’s Mental Health Strategy as well as the ongoing development of a wellbeing dashboard.
Year 12 students also completed an Exit Survey and rated these as their top three elements at Korowa:
• Challenged in my studies
• Encouraged to be responsible for my own learning
• Safe place to learn
Korowa is an open entry school where diversity is celebrated. More than just a school, we are a community which includes students, current parents, staff, Korovians - our past students, as well as past parents, School Council, Foundation members, Friends of Korowa, volunteers and our generous donors. It is this welcoming, connected and inclusive community that makes Korowa special.
We welcome families from all backgrounds – cultural, socio-economic and religious. It is a place where people feel connected, they feel that they belong and want to participate as a member of the community by attending events, reunions, concerts, information sessions and supporting their children’s interests.
Korowa’s School Council consists of a number of members from our community who volunteer their time and expertise to support the School, ensuring it is well-managed and that its operations are successful. It must do all things necessary to ensure that the School meets its objectives as set out in the School’s Constitution. Its role is to govern the School, not to be involved in its day-to-day operations.
1243 STUDENTS 728
CURRENT PARENTS
ALUMNI 11,312 STAFF (FULL AND PART TIME)
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Parents and guardians feel a high level of satisfaction when their child is happy and safe; where there is a feeling of belonging and connection; and where they feel supported.
We strive to provide our students with an outstanding education delivered by educators and staff who are experts in their field. We work to continually improve our offering ensuring we are delivering a range of programs that will equip our students with the skills they need to be successful young people beyond school.
Korowa is also committed to providing our community with access to a range of experts in their fields through various programs that both engage and equip our parents with knowledge and skills to support their children. The guidance provided by these experts has been greatly appreciated by the community based on the positive feedback received.
Our Pop-Up Parenting series focused upon assisting parents with guidance of how to support their child’s sleep routines. Emeritus Professor Dorothy Bruck, a Professor of Psychology at Victoria University (Melbourne) and former Chair of the Sleep Health Foundation, provided an array of invaluable insights into the power of sleep, as well as strategies around routines and habits.
The Mark McCrindle presentation provided valuable insight about the distinct characteristics of Generations Z and Alpha to inform staff and parents about how to create the optimum educational and home environment that will assist and support these students to thrive.
Once again, the staff at Korowa, both teaching and general staff, proved their resilience, adaptability and dedication to our students with changes in leadership throughout the year. An interim Principal was appointed for the first three Terms of 2022 while the search commenced for a permanent appointment. In Term 3 Mrs Frances Booth, was appointed as Korowa’s 10th Principal and she commenced in Term 4, 2022.
Executive
Principal
Frances Booth
BA(Hons) PGCE
Head of Junior School
Joanne Barker
DipTeach(Prim), BEd(Prim)
Director of Business and Services
Siobhan Barker
MProfAcc, BBusAdm, CPA, AICD Member
Director of People and Culture
Susan Coates
CPHR, BAppMan, AdvDipMan, DipHRM, DipMan, CertIVTAE
Deputy Principal
Liana Gooch
BA, DipEd
Head of Senior Years
Karlie Stocker
BPhysEd
Leadership
Director of Enrolments
Mandy Andrews
Cert(HRTrain), CertIV(BusAdmin), Dip(HotelMan),CertIVTAE
Risk and Compliance Coordinator
Jill Forsyth
BLaw, BA
Director of Marketing and Communications
Jane Grlj BBus(Mktg)
Director of Community Engagement
Sharyn Hanly
CertIIBus, DipBus
Finance Manager
Hayley Rogers
BEco, BComm, CPA
Alumni Manager
Ian Robertson
BA (Hons), DipEd, MACE
Head of Year 12
Niki Cook BA(Hons), DipEd
Head of Year 11
Charlotte Lennie BA(Hons)
Head of Year 10
Shelby Versa
BTchg(Secondary), BA
Head of Year 9
Kate Tanner
BA, GradDip(Choregraphy), MChor, GradDipEd, CertIVTAE
Head of Year 8
Elmarie Agenbag
BAccSci, GradDipEd
Head of Year 7 / Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Alicia Mein
BA, BEd(Hons)
Years 3 - 6 Coordinator
Kate Banks
BPerfArts, MTeach
Early Years Coordinator
Kerry Irvine
BTeach, GradDipSpecEd
ELC Coordinator
Andrea Werkmeister
BDesign, MTeach(EarlyChildhoodPrim)
Head of Mathematics
George Chillianis
BEng(Hons), GradDipEd
Head of English
Frosso Dawod
BA, DipEd, MA
Head of Visual Arts
Rowena Hannan
BA(Ceramic Design), DipEd
Director of Music
Jenny Mathers
BMusEd, MMusEd
Head of Food Studies
Jo Nanfra
BAppSci(HomeEco), BTeach(PrimSec)
Head of Humanities
Eitan Sifris
BA, LLB, MLMEd
Head of Physical Education
Megan Supple
BHealthPhyEd, CertIIISportRec
Head of Languages
Dianne Tamburro
BA, DipEd, GradDipAppLing
Head of Science
Pramana Tedjosiswoyo
BSci, MTeach
Head of Performing Arts Senior School
Natalie Ward
BA, DipEd, MMus,CertIV Training and Assessment
Head of Student Futures
Louise Blennerhassett
GradCertCareersEd, BComm
Coordinator of School Operations
Alisha Brown
BInfoTech, CertIII(Info)
Head of Outdoor Education
Sharon Cox
Head of Humanities
Nicola Devlin
BA, BComm, BTeach, CertClinicalTchingAssessment
Property Manager
Damian Dwyer
Carpentry
Lead Librarian
Natalie Elliott
BInfoStud(Librarianship)
School Psychologist
Danielle Forjan
MPsych (Educational and Developmental), BPsych
EAL Support Teacher
Rebecca Gillies
BBusSt, CertIVTAE, GradDipEd
Director of Sport
Angus Hawkes BEd, GradCertEd(Leadership)
International Student Coordinator
Alexandra Jackson AdvDipTeach(English,Music)
Director of Netball
Shelly O’Donnell CertIVAssWorkTrain, CoachingAdvancedLevel2
Junior School Performing Arts
Coordinator
Anna Pilcher
BTeach, BMus
Director of Rowing
Jane Robinson
BAppSci(Hort), DipComm(Events Mgmt), NCAS L3 Rowing Coach
School Counsellor
Elizabeth Spurling
BA, BSocialWork
Head of Houses
Megan Supple
BHealthPhyEd, CertIIISportRec
Head of Learning Support
Shannon Whithouse
BEd
School Chaplain
Rev Kirsten Winkett
BA(Youth Affairs), GradDip(Theology)
IT Manager
Leon Yudko
BEng, MCompSci
Teacher
Julie Beer
BBus, GradDipTeach(Primary), MTeach
Teacher Claudia Tan
BA, MTeach(PrimSec)
Teacher
Jessica Chalk
BPodiatry, BTeach, BA
Teacher
Gayle Dolgoy BA (Hons) Applied Linguistics, GradDipED, MA (Applied Linguistics)
Teacher
Candice Egan BA, BTeach(Secondary)
Teacher
Laura Furze BArts, HonBArts, MTeach
Teacher
Kim Graham BEd
Teacher
Katherine Guagas BEc, DipEd
Teacher
Brooke Hands BSc, BEd(Hons)
Teacher
Kim Harris
DipTchg, BEd(Psych)
Teacher
Louise Hatton BEd(Prim), GradDip(Early Childhood)
Teacher
Fen Hu
BC(Foreign Students), MTransStu, MTeach(underway)
Teacher
Emma Humphrey BTeach, BA
Teacher
Rachel Huntington BA(French), DipTeach
Teacher
Sarah Jones BSc, PGDipTeach(Sec)
Teacher
Tarik Kendjer BAppSc(Math), DipEd
Teacher
Emily Kent BA, BEd(German)
Teacher
Michael Key BSc, GradDipTeach(Sec), MTeach
Teacher
Paul Kupsch BArts, MTeach
Teacher
Claudia Leahy BBus, GradDipTeach(Primary)
Teacher
Jo Lombardo BEd(ArtCraft), DipIllusPhoto(FineArt), AdvDip(DesIntMed), CertII(Media)
Teacher Mary McDonald BPubRel, BEd
Teacher
Susie McKenzie BEd(Early Childhood), Dip(Childrens Services)
Teacher Kate McLennan
BEd(Primary), PGCE (IB), MEd
Teacher
Carolyn Mittra
BEd
Teacher
Lauren Morecroft
BAppSci
Teacher Andrew Murray BComm, BAntSci, MTeach
Teacher
Trang Nguyen BEng, MEd(Mathematics and Physics)
Teacher Danielle O’Kane BEd(Prim)
Teacher
Zowie O’Neill BEd(Science)
Teacher
Nick Pacitti
BSc, GradDipEd, GradDipArts
Teacher
Eloise Pirie
BA, BEng, GradDip, CertIVTAE
Teacher
Mihaela Popa
BEd, DipEd
Teacher
Jessica Robinson
BA, MTeach(Secondary)
Teacher
Grace Ren
BEd, GradDipBus, GradDipEd
Teacher
Libby Ryan
BEd(Prim)
Teacher
Lisa Rush BAppSci(PE)
Teacher
Amelda Scott
BEd(Maths, Chem, Biol), AdvGradDip(IT)
Teacher
Eri Shinagawa
BA, GradDipEd(Japanese)
Teacher
Sonya Solowko
BA, DipEd, MA
Teacher
Carly Sparrow
BA, MTeach(Secondary), GradCertCarEd&Dev
Teacher
Paul Stewart
BEd
Teacher
Melanie Tambakis
BEarlyChildEd, DipChildServ
Teacher
Katie Thiedeman
BA, BTeach(Prim)
Teacher
Wendy Wang
BEd
Teacher
William Whitelaw
BA, MTeach(Secondary), CertIV Engineering and Mechanical Trade
Teacher Dr David Wilkie BSc, GDipEd, MBA, MEdPolicy(Int), DEd
Teacher Abigail Wraith BSc, DipEd Teacher
Bonnie Yue BA(Hons), GradDipEd
Teacher
Yan Zhang BSci, MTeach(Secondary)
Food Studies Assistant
Helen Antemes
BSc
ELC Co-Educator
Katrina Hynes
DipCommServ, AssocDipArts
ELC Co-Educator
Shirley Julien
CertIII(ChildCare), DipEd&ChildCare
Before School Care / ELC CoEducator
Molly Nunn CertIII(EdSupport)
Art Technician
Jacquie Owers-Gayst BFineArts
ELC Assistant
Anne Roberts CertIII(ChildCare)
Laboratory Manager
Brema Samuel
BSc(Hons), DipEd, BEdStuds
Before School Care / Prep
Assistant
Manisha Sharma
BA, DipSec, MPerMan, DipChildServ, CertEd(IntAide), CertIIIBA
Library Technician
Pamela Streets CertIV(AlliedHealth)
Yr 1 Classroom Assistant
Susanna Tam CertIIIEdSupp, BA
Library Technician
Emma Thompson
DipArts, DipLib&InfoServ
ELC Co-Educator
Marilyn Ward DipEarlyChildEdCare
Administration
AV Manager
Tom Coolledge DipAV, DipMan
PA to Deputy Principal
Vicki Coves BA(Hons)
Administrative Assistant - Junior School
Lynda Crouch
DipSecStud
Sports Administrator
Maggie Crowe
BBus(SptsMgmt)
Executive Assistant to Principal
Louise Curran
Enrolments Officer
Kaitlin Dagys
Receptionist
Violet Davis-Brown
Marketing and Social Media Specialist
Casey Dean
BBus(Marketing), BVA
Events Assistant
Dimi Delimitrou
DipTeach
Facilities Officer
Todd Freestone
Enrolments Officer
Lily Gu
BBusMan(Marketing), MMan(Marketing)
Senior School Administrator
Aliya Jackson
BSocialSci, BA
Graphic Designer
Phoebe Maher
BA(Psych), BA(VisComm)
Administrative Assistant - Music School
Saffron Morgan
BA(Hons), PhD
Sports Administrator
Jenelle Morton
BExerciseSportSci, BComm/BSci, BSportExerSci/BCommSportMan, MClinExerPhys
Student Services Administrator
Alannah Newton BA (Hons), LLB (Hons)
Archivist
Lorna Quinn
MInfoMgt
People and Culture Officer
Kim Reid
BA, CertIVHR
Accounts Assistant
Tracey Rodgers
Database Administrator
Marina Vinarskaya
BSci(Psych), MEd(Psycholinguistics, Teaching TESOL)
Information Technology
IT Technician
Joanna Oungrini
BIT(Security)
Systems Administrator
Jack Lu
BIT(CompSci), MTE
Web Developer
David Leeding
BSci, DipAdvTech(Writing), DipCompProg
Maintenance
Maintenance Officer
James McGeachy
Security Guard
Gavriel Nicola
Maintenance Officer
Nick Peters
It was wonderful to see school life return to normal as the year progressed with concerts, productions, sporting events and more. While there were still; at times, some challenges as a result of COVID-19, we did return to our usual operations. Once again Korowa has much to celebrate across the School.
• Two Premier VCE Awards: Class of 2021 – Emily (Media) and Madeleine (Health and Human Development).
• Year 8 Da Vinci team placed third overall in state competition.
• Year 9 group of Alice, Adya and Nevani presented online their presentation ‘Gen Z – a force for social change’ at the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools Global Forum on Girls’ Education conference held in Boston.
• Year 10 students Samantha, Hannah and Jana were offered a place in the Monash Scholars Class of 2024.
• Year 10 student Jacqueline awarded University of Melbourne’s Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholar Class of 2024.
• Year 12 student Eloise awarded University of Melbourne’s Principals’ Scholarship and The University of Melbourne’s Commerce Achievement Scholarship.
• Year 12 student Kitty awarded University of Melbourne’s Chancellor’s Scholarship for studies in Commerce.
• Year 12 student Karles was the recipient of the Robyn Price Art Acquisition Award. Karles also was short listed for VCE Top Arts.
• Year 9 student Audrey was awarded as the Victorian UN Voice Champion and participated in the National Grand Final for the UN Youth Australia Voice Competition. Audrey also received several best speaker awards during the 2022 Debating season.
• The Year 9 Debating team finished in the top 16 in the state.
• Year 11 Nicola and Year 9 Alice were the recipients of 2022 DAV Swannie Awards for debating.
• Grace in Year 7 was the recipient of a Distinction award in the Mathematics League for the Australia and New Zealand regional round for Year 7.
• Australian Mathematics Competition:
• 284 participants
• 13 High Distinctions (5%), 68 Distinctions (24%), 109 Credits (38%)
• High Distinctions recipients: Elizabeth (Year 5), Coco (Year 5), Zoey (Year 6), Jessica (Year 6), Grace (Year 7), Althea (Year 8), Emma (Year 8), Alyssa (Year 8), Elaine (Year 8), Nga Ki (Year 9), Keira (Year 10), Joy (Year 10) and Yen (Year 11)
• Best in School: Grace (Year 7)
• Christina (Year 7) was accepted and participated in the University of Melbourne Girl Power program with a focus upon engineering and IT.
• Annabel, Christina and Leticia (Year 9) were accepted and participated in the University of Melbourne SheCommerce program.
• The Year 9 team ‘Korowa Booked Out’ won a Highly Commended award in the Write a Book in a Day Competition for the VIC/ TAS/SA Middle Years division for their book ‘Poems for my stingray’.
• Karles, Class of 2022, was shortlisted for Top Arts 2023.
• Jennifer, Apple, Skye, Ruby, Jade and Florence represented Korowa in the 2022 Victorian High School Chinese Debating Championship. Korowa students were in the semi-final.
• JTALV Junior Speech Competition: In the Years 7-8 Division Elaine won second prize in the Individual Section and Elisa and Amy won third prize in the Pair Section. In the Years 9-10 Division the following students competed commendably: Jessica, Eliza and Grace.
• The whole school participated in a Shrove Tuesday fundraiser that raised enough money for the School to sponsor four children in Australia via the Smith Family to be able to attend school and have all the necessary books, uniforms, excursion and camp fees plus tutoring and support for the family paid for.
• Easter non-perishable food drive supporting Anglicare.
• Collected toiletry and sanitary items across the whole school for women escaping violence or who are experiencing homelessness via the organisation Pinch a Poo.
• Once again running alongside the Harry Potter week was the whole School Dobby Sock drive collecting socks for the homeless people on the streets of Melbourne via the organisation 300 Blankets.
• Good second-hand children’s books were collected supporting indigenous literacy.
• House Special Efforts – Houses combined this year and did two Special Effort events, one to raise funds for Purple House that supports Indigenous communities across Australia and seeks to improve their value of education, access to healthcare and kidney dialysis treatment and community re-engagement post dialysis care. The second to raise funds for Kids Helpline.
• The Social Service Captains and committee in Junior School ran several educational events supporting our value of service.
• Non-perishable goods collection for Malvern Emergency Food Bank.
• A collection of nappies, baby wipes, baby hygiene products and second-hand good condition clothes for children aged 0-12 to support the organisation, Geelong Mums.
• Continued to financially support the Cambodia Children’s Fund and the school in Bangladesh via The Fred Hyde Foundation.
• Continued to support scholarships and students in Timor Leste.
• Supported via the donation of non-perishable goods a community Christmas meal for people who are not able to celebrate Christmas and also hampers for those who access the community pantry and are not able to attend a Christmas meal.
• A whole school Christmas toy drive supporting families in Melbourne via the Salvation Army.
• Year 6 students raised funds for 300 Blankets.
• 190 private lessons enrolments.
• 220 students enrolled in co-curricular ensembles (not including classroom programs such as Years 3-6 singing, Mini Singers, Year 6 Band or Years 7 and 8 Classroom Ensembles).
• AMEB 2022 (number of examination enrolments lower in 2022 post COVID. Students did not want to pre-record their examination if possible).
• 5 students received an A+ (High Distinction) from Grade 8 and lower
• 16 students received an A (Honours)
• Chantelle, Year 12 – Associate in Music, Australia (AMusA) – Violin, Licentiate in Music, Australia (LMusA) – Violin
• Elaine, Year 12 – Associate in Music, Australia (AMusA) – Flute
• Carrie, Year 10 – Year 10 Associate in Music, Australia (AMusA) - Piano
• Grace, Year 8 – Associate in Music, Australia (AMusA) – Piano
• Nicole achieved a perfect score of 50 in VCE Music Performance on piano.
• There were 165 solos or small group performances as part of the Korowa Perform concert series including instrumental, voice and speech and drama throughout the year.
• Numerous ensemble performances including the Year 5 and 6 Instrumental Program groups (Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone), Vocal Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble, Cripps Quartet, Year 3 and 4 Dance Club and Mini Strings.
• Major events included House Chorals held at School in 2022, Autumn Jazz Night, the Years 7 – 9 musical Matilda Jr, The Annual Concert, House Arts, Speech Night and a CRIPPS concert for all Year 7 - 8 students.
• Students participated in the following competitions:
• All State Jazz Championships: Stage Band – ‘Best Trombone Section’, Vocal Ensemble Third Place Division 3
• Victorian Youth Music Festival: Chamber Strings Advanced Section (Platinum Award) (Highest award), Wind Symphony Advanced Section (Silver Award), First time in the advanced section Stage Band –Bronze Award.
• Korowa Basketball Club officially launched with the first team playing in the Waverley Basketball Association and making it to the Grand Final of the Winter season.
• Korowa’s Year 10 Double Scull, Abbey and Hannah won the Division 1 at Head of School Girls.
• Intermediate Division 2 Junior Age Group Cross Country Team Champions.
• Rowing Quad won the Under 17 Coxed quad at the Barwon Regatta.
• Korowa placed 3rd overall at the GSV Track and Field Division 3 Championship Carnival at Lakeside Stadium.
• Intermediate Division 2 Junior Age Group Cross Country Team Champions.
• GSV Junior A Volleyball Zone Winners.
• 14 students were selected for GSV Swimming and Diving Finals Night. Year 10, Andie won 50m butterfly, 2nd in 100m freestyle, 3rd in 50m freestyle and backstroke at GSV Swimming Finals. Year 9, Karine scored silver in the 50m butterfly and bronze in the 50m freestyle.
• Year 10, Andie, represented Korowa as part of the GSV Representative swimming team at the VSAC Competition. Andie placed 1st in Freestyle relay, 2nd in medley relay and 3rd in the individual 50m butterfly.
• Molly in Year 8 placed 1st and Payton in Year 8 placed 2nd in the GSV Division 2 Cross Country Championships.
• Korowa was hugely successful at the 2022 Mogul Ski World Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships with Matilda (Year 1) claiming gold in the Div 6 ski cross and silver in the grand slalom. Sister Isabella (Year 5) claimed a 7th in Div 4 moguls and 16th in the grand slalom. Hannah (Year 4) came 9th in the Snowboard GS.
• Matilda placed 2nd in the Division 6 Alpine Grand Slalom at the Subaru Australian Interschools Snowsport Championships at Perisher.
• Korowa sisters Isabella and Matilda competed in the Interschools XC at Mt Buller. They placed 5th and 6th respectively, qualifying for Nationals at Perisher.
• Two students were selected to represent Team Vic at the National Swimming Championships.
• Junior Student Lisa came third at the SSV District Tennis Competition.
• Claire, Year 6 1st in SSV District Diving.
• Korowa Junior SSV Swimming team came fourth overall at District Swimming Carnival.
• Junior School Swimmers, Macy and Kimberley both achieved a PB at the SSV Southern Regional Swimming Carnival. Macy placed second in the 50m Butterfly and Kimberly took first place in the 50m freestyle, advancing to the State Finals. Kimberly also placed second in the 50m Butterfly.
• 43 teams entered into weekly competitions across 10 different sporting codes.
• Swimming Division 2 Championship Carnival: 50 Participants, 30 Top 3’s.
• Diving Division 2 Championship Carnival: 9 Participants, 4 Top 3’s.
• Cross Country Division 2 Championship Carnival: 34 Participants, 2 Top 3’s.
• Track and Field Division 3 Championship Carnival: 72 Participants, 65 Top 3’s.
• Year 5 and 6 GSV Swimming and Diving Participation Carnival: 24 Participants.
• SSV District Athletics, 31 students participated and Korowa was ranked 7.
• SSV District Cross Country: 30 students participated and Korowa ranked as follows: Under 9 and 10: ranked 4, Under 11 ranked 4 and Under 12/13 ranked 6. Three students progressed through to division (top 15).
• SSV District Swimming: 27 students participated, Korowa ranked 4.
Korowa Netball Club
• Winter Season: 192 participants in 21 teams, 10 teams made it to the finals.
• Winners: 7A Waves
• Runners Up: 7B Flames, 8A Hurricanes & 10B Rubies
• Spring Season: 156 participants in 18 teams, 7 teams made finals.
• Winners: 7D Sparks
• Runners Up: 6A Gems, 7B Flames & 7C Blaze
Korowa Rowing Club
• 60 participants entered in 12 boats at 2022 Head of School Girls.
• 49 Participants in the 2022 Learn to Row Program with 33 continuing into the 2023 season.
• Division 1 Senior Coxed Quad win C Final at National Championships.
• Division 1 Intermediate Coxed Quad won the Saltwater Classic.
• Division 1 Year 10 Double Scull won Head of School Girls and State Championship titles.
• Rowing Captains April and Alissa received the Morongo Medal for consistent participation at the Head of School Girls Rowing Regatta.
Korowa Snowsports Club
• 30 students involved in the Korowa Race Weekend held at Mt Buller in July 2022.
• 14 students entered 23 events at the Victorian Interschool Snowsport Championships in August at Mt Buller.
• Three students qualified for the National Interschool Snowsport Championships across seven events.
Korowa Basketball Club
• Winter Season: seven Participants in one team. Inaugural team makes the Grand Final.
• Summer season: 35 participants in four teams (finals play late March 2023).
It is literacy and numeracy skills that form the foundations of a good education. Each year all students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 undertake the national literacy and numeracy (NAPLAN) tests which provide an indication of student achievement in these areas. These tests are only one measure, and while they do provide an indication of student performance in relation to the State, they are not the only tool used to assess students and do not provide a global picture of individual achievement. They do however provide teachers and the School with valuable information on a student’s progress which assists in supporting students' learning needs. Korowa’s NAPLAN results are consistently strong across all areas.
Three-year trends (scaled scores):
KOROWA WAS RANKED TOP OPEN ENTRY SCHOOL IN THE STATE
Korowa’s VCE results are consistently strong and with an outstanding median ATAR of 93.8 Korowa was the top open entry school in the State in 2022. Students have done remarkably well, particularly given the difficult circumstances they have had to endure over the past three years.
OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF 99 OR ABOVE
OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF 95 OR ABOVE
66.67%
41.98% OF STUDENTS ACHIEVED AN ATAR OF 90 OR ABOVE
MEDIAN ATAR 93.80
36 MEDIAN STUDY SCORE
11.11% 50 3 PERFECT STUDY SCORES IN: SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS ENGLISH MUSIC PERFORMANCE
We are incredibly proud that our students continue to follow their passions, selecting courses across a wide variety of areas, including offers for direct-entry Medicine, Commerce, Arts, Science, Biomedicine, Law, Engineering, and Design to name a few. 100% of students received a tertiary offer.
KOROWA WAS RANKED IN THE TOP 10 SCHOOLS ACROSS VICTORIA
This year our 2022 VCE Dux was Yihong (Kitty) Xu who achieved an ATAR of 99.9 including a Perfect Study Score of 50 in Specialist Mathematics.
Three students achieved perfect study scores, Emily Deszcz in English, Kitty Xu in Specialist Maths and Nicole Hao (Class of 2023) in Music Performance.
Korowa Anglican Girls’ School is a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to generate an annual surplus when possible to support investment into ongoing development and improvements to programs, facilities and buildings.
REVENUE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
ASSETS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
DEPRECIATION, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
EDUCATION EXPENSES
ADMINISTRATION AND MARKETING
LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
DEPOSITS AND INCOME HELD IN ADVANCE
34.6% BORROWINGS
54.6%
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KOROWA ANGLICAN GIRLS’ SCHOOL
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