Scholarships, Bursaries & Boarding Opportunities 2023

SCHOLARSHIPS BURSARIES & BOARDING O ORTUNITIES

Your child’s future is in your hands

All parents want the best for their children.

And that includes a good education. In fact, education is perhaps the single most important decision parents will make affecting the long-term future of their child or children.

It will affect the direction of their lives, while having a signi¬ficant influence on the type of contributor they will become to their community.

As well as providing them with a solid foundation of academic instruction, a good education can heighten their social awareness and expose them to the wider world and a sense of responsibility.

Giving them every chance to not just succeed but excel in their future lives.

Therefore, a child’s schooling should be in an environment where each student’s strengths and potential are recognised, nurtured, and encouraged.

Where they are equipped not just with the A, B, C of basic curricula, but the

all-round skills to take on tertiary study and/or careers.

And the option of a scholarship is a remarkable start to some of the nation’s nest schools.

A part or full scholarship is a stimulating option that, if successful, could provide your daughter or son the choice of more than one school.

A quality school doesn’t just encourage achievement; it nurtures self-confidence and the capacity of its pupils to help not just themselves but others as well.

Creating that environment is not easy, but the best schools have spanned three centuries to achieve the choice of subjects, build the facilities that will enhance academic performance and underpin it with a healthy and active lifestyle and diverse extracurricular opportunities.

Being able to participate on a much wider stage, from sport to drama, from debating to creating, is essential for the school to meet its responsibility in

helping each student’s parents provide their child with every opportunity.

By the time each student has completed their secondary schooling and is preparing for further study or to pursue different avenues they will have been given the foundation to cope with the decisions to come.

Obviously, there are many good schools, but accessing the best is often as much a financial decision as an academic one.

And for rural and regional families, this is compounded with boarding fees and relinquishing their child into a new family.

Today, the McPherson Group provides parents with essential reading through this important educational feature.

Ballarat Grammar, Bendigo TAFE Echuca, Geelong Grammar School, Melbourne Girls Grammar School, Moama Anglican Grammar, Presbyterian Ladies’ College, St Catherine’s School, and Xavier College are among many of the states and country’s leading educational institutions taking part.

Representing a proud heritage and a proven commitment to the highest of standards in the academic world, these schools also operate at the cutting edge of education.

They represent unparalleled pathways for their students, so when the time comes for your children to enter the workforce, they will have all the advantages and opportunities that will help them build a successful future.

We encourage all parents to carefully consider the options in today’s feature.

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Helping students lead and achieve

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CATHERINE’S SCHOOL IN TOORAK THE DAILY ROUTINE OF THE BOARDING HOUSE IS INSTRUMENTAL IN SUPPORTING THE INDEPENDENCE AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS OF ITS BOARDERS.

Year 10 boarding student Harper Anderson said the daily program had improved her independence and organisation skills significantly.

“The daily program provides me with an independent life,” she said.

“I manage my studies within the allocated study time, I do all my own washing, keep track of my personal belongings, and manage my own time and money, all of which helps me develop skills for life after school.”

Head of Boarding Services Sue Collister explained the daily program in Illawarra, the school’s heritage-listed boarding house, provided the routine and familiarity essential for academic success and wellbeing.

“Our daily program allows for allocated study times and appropriate bedtimes, ensuring our boarders are in a great position to make the most of their education,” Mrs Collister said.

“Overseeing the daily program are our boarding staff, who along with being chosen for their caring approach and warm personalities, also possess a collective wisdom across a diverse range of qualifications ensuring a breadth of academic support is available to assist all our boarders.”

The family atmosphere within Illawarra is also fostered through the daily program with boarders enjoying time together during mealtimes and providing academic support to each other during allocated daily study time.

“When our girls return to the boarding house after

school, year levels are forgotten and everyone is part of our boarding family,” Mrs Collister said.

Along with the independence provided through its boarding program, St Catherine’s has also adapted its educational model to hand greater responsibility to students for their learning, which has seen the school ranked the number one performing girls school in Victoria, two years in a row and, in 2022, ranked a commendable number two in the state overall.

The school has established several new academic and wellbeing programs in recognition of the importance of student wellbeing for academic success.

“Throughout the COVID pandemic in 2020 we knew the future of teaching and learning would never be the same, particularly in the senior years of school and moving into tertiary study, where student agency in their learning directly equates to academic success,” Director for Teaching and Learning Ceri Lloyd said.

The result was the Senior Years Learning Model for Years 10 to 12, which empowers students in their learning through a hybrid learning model involving face to face classes as well as the online delivery of masterclass lectures and tutorials.

“Through providing each student the opportunity to navigate their learning at a pace and medium that best suits their individual needs, we created a culture of thinking and community of learners motivated, enthused and passionate about their education,” Mrs Lloyd explained.

Along with the Senior Years Learning Model, St Catherine’s has also established a Teaching and Learning Framework that integrates the school’s wellbeing program within its academic programs.

“Students learn best when their wellbeing is optimised,” Mrs Lloyd said.

“A key academic priority for St Catherine’s is to teach for knowledge and ensure every student is provided with the strongest foundation possible to reach her

unique aspirations in learning and life.

“Our Thinking Classroom approach builds the competencies of our students to successfully contribute to the world around them as intellectually and emotionally agile young women, fully prepared to navigate their futures.”

2021 graduate and boarder Gabrielle Fellows said the culture of learning at the school, along with the academic care shown by her teachers, helped her reach her goal of studying a double degree in Business/Marketing at Monash University.

“St Catherine’s encouraged me to strive for academic excellence and provided me with so many opportunities to develop my leadership skills,” she said.

“My teachers provided me with constant support and their willingness to invest so much of their time and energy into my education cannot be understated, I am incredibly grateful for this.”

Along with the school’s outstanding academic reputation it boasts an impressive record of accomplishment in sport, including the fastest schoolgirls eight rowing crew in the world, after its Senior VIII Crew won the Prince Philip Challenge Trophy at the Henley Royal Regatta, the Head of the Schoolgirls (HOSG) Rowing Regatta and Rowing Australia’s National Championships in 2022.

“Schools have a unique opportunity, not just to deliver physical education and school sport well, but to also create a culture in which being active is the norm,” Principal Michelle Carroll said.

“We know if girls are physically active, they will be healthier, happier, have higher self-esteem and body confidence. At St Catherine’s, we aim to ‘change the game’ for our girls by lifting the sporting landscape, enabling a positive experience, and engaging all our girls in sport.”

Champion, Year 12 2022 graduate Sarah Marriott, credits her teachers as being incredibly influential in her sports participation.

“I would not have been able to stay motivated without the help of St Catherine’s Sports staff. They motivated me to manage my time to exercise and work hard in my academic studies,” Sarah said.

Having worked in girls’ education for 30 years, Ms Carroll said she had seen firsthand that not all girls enthusiastically get involved in sport.

“For a range of reasons, we know that girls drop out of sport,” she said.

“Tapping into the sporting enthusiasm of adolescent girls can be tricky. It requires offering a range of sports, a range of clothing, a balance between highly competitive activities and just playing for fun, and importantly, facilities they feel comfortable in.

“Our aim, as a school, is to ensure all our girls graduate with a pursuit of an active adult life.”

This year, St Catherine’s will further enhance its Sports Program with the development of a contemporary indoor sports court, a dedicated High-Performance Training Studio, and St Catherine’s Sports Development Academy — a platform for aspiring female athletes to further develop their sporting abilities through individualised sport specific training programs and a suite of athlete education services.

The school’s diversity of choice within its academic and co-curricular programs are also reflected in its broad range of scholarship opportunities for rural and regional students.

Applications for 2024 scholarships close on February 3, 2023. To learn more please contact admissions@stcatherines.net.au, visit www.stcatherines.net.au/admissions/scholarships/ or call (03) 9828 3917.

Member of the Senior Rowing Crew and Henley

An independent life, Harper Anderson, Year 10 St Catherine’s boarding student

St Catherine’s School Principal, Michelle Carroll with students

Senior Rowing Crew Henley Royal Regatta Champions

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Grammar pride in Year 12 results

DESPITE ALL OF THE COVID-RELATED DISRUPTIONS DURING THEIR SENIOR SCHOOLING, THE BALLARAT GRAMMAR COHORT OF 2022 DEMONSTRATED A RESOLVE AND COMMITMENT TO THEIR STUDIES WHICH WAS BEYOND THEIR YEARS WITH 11 PER CENT OF STUDENTS ACHIEVING ATAR RANKINGS OF 95 OR ABOVE.

Headmaster Adam Heath said, “These results reflect the extraordinary efforts of our students and the work of our teachers, guiding and supporting our students throughout their learning journey at Ballarat Grammar to achieve their very best, be that with an impressive ATAR score or through being selected for an apprenticeship.

Ballarat Grammar had two students achieve an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) above 99: Ryan Hovey achieved an ATAR of 99.3, and Lola Speer achieved 99.25. Ryan and Lola are also joint Duxes for Ballarat Grammar for 2022.

“We also have five students who have accepted apprenticeships, which is a wonderful result,” Mr Heath said.

In other significant achievements, Year 12 student, Jorell Mobbs, has been accepted into VCE Top Designs for his Sound Production project completed in Year 11, Luke Tan has had his Systems Engineering design completed in Year 12 accepted into VCE Top Designs, and Annie Sullivan has been selected to have her ceramic work shown as part of the Top Arts exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. Year 12 student, Joseph Appleton, is one of four students from across Australia selected to receive a prestigious John Bell Scholarship with Bell Shakespeare; and ten Ballarat

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Grammar students have had their artwork or designs accepted into the NextGen exhibition at the Ballarat Art Gallery.

Mr Heath was keen to acknowledge the role of Ballarat Grammar staff in guiding these young people in their learning while they were at school. “Our wonderful

Ballarat Grammar teachers put in a great deal of hard work in nurturing these students to grow and learn, developing into fine young people ready for their next steps in life, and we thank them sincerely for their dedication and efforts,” he said. Ballarat Grammar Scholarships program is now

registrations for entry in 2024, until Friday, February 3, 2023. Scholarships available include Academic, Music, Art/Design, Dance, Drama and General Excellence Boarding.

Boarders thrive at Xavier

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The past three years have emphasised the importance of student wellbeing more than ever before.

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For boarding students in particular, the need to connect with a welcoming and caring community is paramount.

“We call each other brothers because that’s how we feel. And it probably explains why numbers are growing and this year we have 75 boarders, our biggest cohort for a long time.”

As demonstrated by their decision to remain on campus during COVID-19 lockdowns, Xavier College boarders appreciate the opportunity to live, work and play with their best mates.

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For 2022’s Captain of Boarding Nick Honeyman, who comes from Canberra, and his Year 12 colleague Ed Plunkett, from central Victoria, the decision to remain at school was almost a no-brainer.

“We have such a strong culture that the boarding house almost feels like home,” Nick explained.

“The school encourages the students to be themselves and feel comfortable with who they are and while we live in our year groups, there is lots of interaction with the younger students, so we feel like family.

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“No-one escaped tough times during lockdown. But the boarding community really rallied to look after each other.

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Xavier College is entering into an exciting period of growth.

This will include a new Year 7 and 8 building that commenced construction in May and an expansion of boarding opportunities. Boarding for Years 7 and 8 will be available soon, in addition to the traditional Years 9 to 12 offering.

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Academic excellence, music excellence and boarding scholarships continue to remain available. Bursaries (means-based application for seeking financial assistance) are also available for boarders.

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Xavier prides itself on delivering a unique Jesuit education, and 2028 will mark 150 years of developing exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences.

Buoyed by strong recent VCE results and APS sporting success, the college now looks ahead with excitement and anticipation.

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Xavier College is very much on the move.

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Boarding at Xavier College

The importance of student wellbeing is more evident than ever before. For boarding students in particular, the need to connect with a welcoming community is paramount.

As demonstrated by their decision to remain on campus during lockdowns, Xavier boarders appreciate the opportunity to live, work and play with their best mates. This incredible sense of camaraderie has helped students remain motivated during these challenging times.

Xavier College is entering into an exciting period of growth, that includes a new Year 7 and 8 building that commenced construction in May and an expansion of boarding opportunities. Xavier prides itself on delivering a unique Jesuit education, and 2028 will mark 150 years of developing exceptional graduates through inspiring learning experiences.

Xavier College is very much on the move.

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Adventure awaits at Geelong Grammar School

Geelong Grammar School has a long tradition of scholarships. Established in 1855, it is Australia’s largest coeducational boarding school, bringing together students from every state and territory in Australia; rural, regional, and metropolitan areas as well as overseas.

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Admissions Manager Chavaune Francis says scholarships make the school a better place. “We know that scholarships change lives, but it is not only the individual recipient who benefits. Our whole community is better from living and learning alongside other students who bring different perspectives, idiosyncrasies, and life stories,” Francis says.

are highly committed to giving their personal best and are prepared to act as positive role models within our school. I would encourage all families to consider this opportunity for their child.”

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Boarding scholarships are available across all four scholarship categories – Academic, General Excellence, Music, and Visual Arts, from Years 5 to 11, depending on the scholarship type.

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‘Significant scholarships for students from rural, regional and remote areas of Australia are available within the General Excellence category,’ Francis says.

‘We are seeking talented students who share the values of our school community,

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All applicants will be asked to sit an academic examination which will be held in February 2023. Applications close on Friday 3 February 2023.

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Further information is available at www.ggs.vic.edu.au/scholarships or by contacting the Geelong Grammar School Admissions team via telephone: 03 5273 9307 or email: admissions@ggs.vic.edu.au

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Unleash You at Bendigo TAFE in 2023 –Scholarships available

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With Bendigo TAFE you can! There are many courses to choose from in a variety of industries and support is available if you are facing financial hardship.

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The Education Support Scholarship can provide local students with a waiver or a reduction of their course fees. 'If you are struggling to pay your course fees and you are unsure what to do, you may be eligible to receive assistance from the Education Support Scholarship', says Brian Wiseman, Student Counsellor.

'The support we are able to provide can be the difference between continuing on with this journey, or not', adds Brian.

If paying fees upfront is not possible, a payment plan is available. Students can also apply for the Access Scholarship, which helps to lower their repayment amounts.

The Education Support and Access Scholarships are open to students enrolled in any course. Applications are open throughout the year, and applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and provide supporting documents.

To learn more about the scholarships and eligibility criteria, interested students can visit the Bendigo TAFE website or contact a Welfare Officer for support and assistance at 13 82 33.

A TAFE for Echuca

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Matt Rolfe, an educator, says, 'Students might be older people who haven't been at school in a long time or early school leavers who need help with their literacy and numeracy skills. I love seeing them slowly developing more confidence and making friends.'

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Educators like Matt work with local services, including Reconnect and the Skills and Jobs Centre, to support students in finding meaningful work they love.

Unleash You at Bendigo TAFE

Did you know that at Bendigo TAFE students do not need an ATAR score to start a course?

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With a wide range of courses, including 36 Free TAFE* courses and nationally recognised qualifications in automotive and trades, business and IT, food and fibre, health and community services, culinary and hospitality, Indigenous and foundation courses, we have options for you!

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The Victorian Government's Free TAFE* initiative can save thousands of dollars for eligible students. While Free TAFE* covers the tuition fees, there may be additional expenses, such as materials or consumables fees.

‘Because of Free TAFE I was able to study, keep up with home commitments and get employed.

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Bendigo TAFE's Echuca Campus offers a modern and boutique facility on the corner of Hare Street and Darling Streets. The campus aims to be a hub of community-based industry partnerships and a provider of skilled workforce for the local community, bringing together students from diverse backgrounds.

It wouldn’t have been a possibility if not for this grant,’ says Kathryn Stanford, a nursing graduate.

Take the next step and start something.

Unleash You at Bendigo TAFE.

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Winner - 2022 Victorian & Australian Large Training Provider of the Year award.

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'I really like the small class sizes; it makes you feel comfortable and supported through the lessons', says Lindzee, a student at the Echuca campus.

To learn more, Call 13 TAFE or visit bendigotafe.edu.au and explore over 150 courses today.

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Be part of the MGGS family

Melbourne Girls Grammar’s boarding house is often referred to as being one big family, a description Year 12 boarder Charlotte Millear strongly agrees with.

“I love being part of such an inclusive and fun place,” she said.

“You build strong lifelong friendships with girls of all ages and make memories that’ll last a lifetime.

“I often refer to Amanda (Haggie), our Head of Boarding, as my ‘second mum’ as she is always so supportive and has every boarder’s best interest at heart, as well as never failing to make us all laugh.”

The 17-year-old, who is School Vice-Captain in her final year at MGGS in 2023, said living near the heart of Melbourne’s dynamic art, sporting and cultural centres gave her a unique balance between her two homes.

“I feel as though I get the best of both worlds, where I get to live the ‘city life’ during the school term as well as the ‘farm life’ during the holidays,” she explained.

MGGS’s unique South Yarra location is vastly different to Charlotte’s family farm near the western Victorian town of Willaura, which has a population of just under 500 people.

“It was a very eye-opening transition and made me realise how different life on a farm is compared to life here in Melbourne,” she said.

“Being able to walk to the shops and hop on a tram were such foreign concepts to me at first, but it soon became the new normal.”

Charlotte’s home-away-from-home also helped her

adjust to a new environment and school.

“Being part of the boarding house made the transition a lot smoother into the day school,” she said.

“It really helped having a few familiar faces around school from the boarding house as well as the support from both Amanda and Kerry to help make the transition as seamless as possible.”

There is also a lot for Charlotte and her fellow boarders to do in the boarding house.

Charlotte said she enjoyed excursions for ice skating, bowling, paintballing, frozen yoghurt and ice-cream, and in-house traditions such as Christmas in July and trivia nights.

Since joining in Year 9, boarding at MGGS has taught Charlotte independence and how to stay organised and made her realise “how short life is and to really make the most of every opportunity”.

She has also immersed herself in the school’s sports programs, where she is heavily involved in its netball program and participates in GSV sports such as tennis, netball, basketball and volleyball.

The Melbourne Girls Grammar boarding house is an environment where boarders feel comfortable trying new things and challenging themselves in a supportive community. They are bold, dynamic and ready to take on anything.

Boarding scholarships and bursaries are available for entry in 2024; apply now at mggs.vic.edu.au/scholarships

A mother’s view boarding at PLC

By Tara Case

OUR DAUGHTER HARRIET HAS HAD AN AMAZING BOARDING EXPERIENCE AT PLC.

From the day she started, becoming a boarder at PLC has helped her flourish and grow and continues to shape her ongoing school journey.

Not only has she developed into a confident, mature young woman with a strong sense of responsibility, she has made some wonderful friendships along the way.

We have seen how the boarding house community helps girls to develop a healthy balance of lifestyle, learning and fun and Harriet has enjoyed many wonderful experiences.

We have also found the standard of teaching to be exceptional, with a breadth of opportunities that suit Harriet so well.

The broad co-curriculum of sport, music and performing arts has allowed her to thrive and explore many new possibilities.

Right from the first school tour, Harriett was impressed with the college’s facilities.

“They were very modern, and I couldn’t wait to experience it all,” she said. They include a world-class performing arts centre, aquatic centre and a new Year 12 centre dedicated to the girls’ final year of learning.

It’s a space that the girls can truly enjoy and call their own.

We have always valued the interaction between the girls and staff.

There’s a genuine sense of partnership that sees the girls nurtured in their learning and well-being.

Harriet often shares how caring the boarding house staff are and their willingness to support the needs of each girl and make them feel at home.

We could not be happier with PLC.

Harriet is looking forward to her final year and her next steps as she begins university and enjoys the opportunities that PLC has helped give her.