On Friday 11 October, it was International Day of the Girl Child which was set up by the United Nations in 2011. The aims are to focus attention on the need to address the challenges girls face, and to promote girls’ empowerment and fulfilment of their human rights.

Spotlight on: Volunteering

15 November 2021

Does the idea of volunteering make you want to run away? With most of us leading super busy lives, giving your time and energy to a cause without financial reward may seem an impossible and meaningless task. However, volunteering is important for many reasons and doesn't have to take up too much time. 

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Spotlight on: Failure By Design

8 November 2021

As they explore a brief, students must become adept at failing, they must embrace it wholeheartedly. So, what do we teach in design? We teach the art of problem solving. We teach the skill of learning through robust exploration. We teach students to grow ideas based on targeted research and rigorous testing. We teach students to see a path forward when the road they were on leads to an impasse.

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Spotlight On: Why teaching Early Literacy is so important

29 October 2021

Research shows how important it is to take an explicit approach to the teaching of early literacy if students are to flourish. Together we can develop these early literacy skills as a vital foundation upon which to build further skills. Getting this right from the beginning is essential.

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Spotlight on: Sustainability

22 October 2021

Environmental issues loom larger than ever now and our students have many opportunities to learn about these issues, from simple ways to reduce energy use in Kindergarten to global climate or sustainable urban environments in Year 12. Just as importantly, girls have the opportunity to take action and learn how to translate ideas into action. 

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Spotlight on: Miss Beatrice Lilias Rennie

10 September 2021

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Miss Beatrice Lilias Rennie’s passing on the 4th of September 1971. Miss Rennie has been remembered for her air of strength and leadership and her infectious love of literature.

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Spotlight on: The Paralympics

3 September 2021

I have been delighting in the Paralympic Games, perhaps even more that I was in the Olympic Games. The competition realises the foundational vision of the Olympics as an amateur event that brings different cultures together to celebrate unity.

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Spotlight on: Looking forward

20 August 2021

As our students step out into the world as young women, we are interested not just in what they can do, but who they will become. Together with our families, we work to shape the character of future generations to ensure they are equipped and motivated to make a difference in the world. For that reason, the School values remain at the heart of our mission.

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Spotlight on: Bright Spots in Dark Times

13 August 2021

We are conscious that, alongside the young people, parents and staff are dealing with significant challenges, as they juggle work commitments, childcare, lesson supervision and a whole range of COVID complications affecting our professional and personal lives. Supporting the wellbeing of the community is therefore at the front of our minds.

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Spotlight On: Rituals

6 August 2021

Every school has rituals, ceremonies and stories that reflect underlying values and contribute to culture. Rituals are habits that provide clarity and structure while ceremonies tend to be singular events that provide points of celebration, recognition, or symbolise important change.

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Spotlight On: Optimism

30 July 2021

Wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds. Teachers across the School are planning group activities and working with the girls individually to help the whole community stay active, focused and positive.

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