strathcourier (december 2011)

Eyes on the future

StrathcourierDecember 2011

bring out her best.

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From the Principal Eyes on the future, Retirements�� 3

Farewell to Year 12 Parting School�Captain’s�message,�The�Rose�Assembly,�Valedictory�Dinner�� 4

Mellor House Mellor�House�Report�� 5

Curriculum and Technology Digital�Citizenship,�The�SEED�Program,�Think�Plus,�Mobile�Technologies,�Tablets�etc�� 6-8

School Community Exchanges�and�Community�Service �� 9

Sports Wrap Aerobics,�Rhythmic�Gymnastics,�Friends�of�Snowsports,�Brownlow�Medal�Breakfast�2011 ��10-12

OSA News Births,�Engagements,�Weddings,�Vale ��13

OSA News What�are�they�doing�now,�Reunions� ��14-15

Donor List Building�and�Maintenance�Fund�Donations��16

Production:Elisabeth Chalmers, Community Relations Office

Editorial Committee:Elisabeth Chalmers Helen Hughes Diana Little

Contents

From the Principal

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From the Principal – Eyes on the future

In one of the most comprehensive syntheses of research relating to student achievement in learning, John Hattie

(2009) analyses six contributing factors: the child, the home, the school, the curricula, the teacher and approaches to teaching. As Strathcona’s leadership sets eyes on the future, we are cognisant of this range of influences and particularly intent on the development of curricula and approaches to teaching which engage all students. Hattie refers here to “explicit and active programs that teach specific skills and deeper understanding” (p.35).

In formulating the Strategic Plan (2011 – 2015) and building on progress of the last decade, Strathcona has committed to a “future-focused, innovative curriculum”. This is enabled by a community of dedicated teachers supporting student learning and seeking continuous improvement. This relies on accessing knowledge and evidence to inform choices and having teachers working closely together. The term, ‘professional learning community’, has been defined in various ways. However, Stoll and Louis (2007) indicate that “there is consensus that you will know one exists when you can see a group of teachers sharing and critically interrogating their practice in an ongoing, reflective, collaborative,

inclusive, learning-oriented, growth-promoting way” (p.2).

On any given day, particularly within departments, you will see such sharing at Strathcona. It is also apparent within special teams of staff who come together to plan for and formulate new programs. Two such programs are the SEED Program for Years 7 and 8 which was introduced this year, and I-Learning, to be introduced to Year 9 in 2012.

In the SEED Program (Seek, Enrich, Engage, Diversify), students have explored topics that do not readily appear in traditional discipline areas. Thinking skills and creativity are enhanced through an inquiry approach which provides significant opportunities for the linking of disciplines.

The I-Learning Program (interdisciplinary, interactive, inquiry-based learning) for Year 9 is now shaped following months of research and planning. It brings together trends in learning in the 21st century context. It emphasises personalised learning, connectedness and creativity and developments in Information Communication Technologies to support learning. It recognises the potential for better learning outcomes when students are engaged in learning that is active, purposeful and challenging and motivated by engagement with

real problems that require complex solutions. Opportunities for intensive off-campus, community-based learning experiences will enhance learning undertaken at the Tay Creggan campus as the girls engage with a sequence of “channels” – My History; Science/Technology in my life; Sustaining myself and the Arts in my life. The program is underpinned by a desire to grow the girls’ understandings from the personal to the local, national and global levels. The introduction of iPads will give flexibility so technology can benefit student learning.

These are just two examples of the creative work happening at Strathcona. An ongoing reflective, collaborative approach among teachers and between teachers and students will constantly refine these programs. We are committed to our students gaining a deeper understanding of their world.

As we develop curricula and support one another in all aspects of our learning, this edition of the Strathcourier includes many examples of ways we have our “eyes on the future”.

Hattie, J. (2009). Visible Learning. Routledge Stoll,

Helen Hughes

Jo Eager B.Sc., Dip.Ed.

Mrs Eager (Hubert, ’76) was a student at Strathcona. She speaks warmly and appreciatively of the significant influence her school education had on her life direction.

After graduating in Science from the University of Melbourne, she worked for BHP in mineral marketing. Knowing in her heart that teaching was where she wanted to be, she completed her Dip. Ed. and began teaching Maths and Science at Strathcona and held various positions of responsibility including that of Chief of Staff and Year 12 Coordinator. After 14 years, she undertook a change moving into the development of computerised resources for teaching and VCE studies and then IT training in the corporate sector.

She returned to teaching in 2001 at Loreto and then back at Strathcona in 2003. A creative, lateral thinker, she has been an excellent teacher of Maths, Science and Senior Chemistry. She has encouraged the highest standards academically and the best possible pastoral care of students. She will be particularly remembered for her five years of dedicated leadership as Head of Tay Creggan from 2005 to 2009.

She has truly loved and dedicated herself to her school, has been a woman of strong faith amongst us, highly respected for her integrity and loyalty.

We all wish her well in her retirement and will value our ongoing connection with her.

Euan LittlejohnB.Sc., Dip.T., Grad.Dip.Ed.Admin.

Mr Littlejohn has taught VCE Psychology, Junior Science and Geography during his four years at Strathcona since 2008. Coming to Strathcona following the teaching of VCE and IB Psychology at Ivanhoe Grammar School and having been IT Manager and a keen contributor to co-curricular activities, including kayaking, he brought a wealth of

knowledge and experience. Mr Littlejohn’s generosity and positive involvement amongst the staff have been greatly appreciated.

We wish him well in retirement, especially with his planned volunteer work with youth in Vietnam.

Helen Hughes

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Retirements

After the emotional ups and downs of Celebration Day, the Valedictory Dinner at Caulfield Racecourse was the perfect way to finish celebrations for the graduating Class of 2011. Having

changed from our colourful costumes into our impeccable uniforms, it was time again to dress up for an evening of music, speeches and delicious food. All of the girls, accompanied by their proud parents, looked absolutely gorgeous (albeit a bit exhausted) as we reflected not only

on the significance of that day, but also on our years at Strathcona.

Slideshows of adorable – and slightly embarrassing – photos recounted just how much we have all changed since Year 7. For some girls, memories of Mellor House were met with nostalgic stories of way back when. The heartfelt speeches from Mr Pannam and the School Captain encouraged the girls not only to look back with fondness, but more importantly, to look to the future and realise the potential within each girl to succeed no matter which path she chooses to follow next year and beyond.

With our teachers wishing us good luck for exams, and our parents and friends beside us, we headed home feeling incredibly lucky to have such strong support from the School. We will leave Strathcona with feelings of sadness and excitement heading into the next phase of our lives. The three of us would like to again thank Mrs Hughes, Mrs Farmilo, Mr Pannam, our Year 12 teachers, and Mr Kitchen for a brilliant night, and we wish all Year 12s the best of luck in the coming months.

Gemma Hallett – Deputy School Captain

Farewell to Year 12 Students

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Parting School Captain’s Message

The Rose Assembly

Valedictory Dinner

We stood in the courtyard for the final bell. We stood on the balcony for our final morning. We stood

on stage for our final assembly. We stood on the oval, watching balloons float up into the sky during our final afternoon. We stood in a moment we could look back and reflect on. Now we stand on the point of our future.

Future is a scary word. Before when it was said, I would think of jet boots and space cars. Now it seems at the end of Year 12 it has slightly different associations. After loosely throwing it around for many primary and secondary school years, suddenly the word takes on stronger meaning as we have to answer questions like ‘what are you going to do next year?’, ‘what are your plans for after school?’ or ‘what does the future hold?’. Compared to questions such as ‘what year are you in next year?’ and ‘what electives do you want to do?’ these questions are not so easy. And so the word future is scary. But thanks to the amazing journey we have experienced at Strathcona we can look to the

mysterious uncertainty that is our future with confidence and excitement.

We have behind us the care and support of 94 girls who we have created friendships and close bonds with over years spent together. We also have the support of the wider Strathcona community. This year a past student said to me the thing she missed most about Strathy was the high-five or sneaky wink as you walked past someone in the Senior Centre. “That doesn’t happen at uni!” she said. This is something special about life at school and demonstrates the friendly and comfortable atmosphere we are so lucky to experience in our years at Strathcona. The things we learn through the close relationships formed in this environment are the most important gifts we take away from Strathcona. The friendships developed, the bonds strengthened, the experiences shared and the memories formed. These things no one can take away. And they give us the most amazing school journey to look back upon and lean upon as we move forward. Reflecting as

I finish, I believe these things come together to make the final memories certain to be cherished and made this year what it was.

Year 12 is such a busy year with SACs, sports days, performances, the formal and extra-curricular activities. I can’t imagine how it would be without such an enthusiastic and supportive group of girls and teachers to help us through it. A special thankyou goes to Mrs Hughes and Mrs Farmilo for their guidance and admired leadership. Also, a huge thankyou to Mr Pannam, whose positivity and enthusiasm throughout the year have been invaluable.

It has been the most incredible privilege to represent the Class of 2011 and the School as School Captain. I will forever treasure the amazing opportunities that have come with it.

To the future!

Melissa Allan – School Captain 2011

It’s strange how quickly the day went. One moment the courtyard was covered in streamers and Year 12 girls lined the

balcony dressed in outrageous costumes. The next moment we had washed all the glitter away and, with blazers on, collars out and ribbons tied, we made our way into Featherstone Hall for the Rose Assembly.

The service allowed us a rare moment of quiet reflection in what had been an incredibly fun, but demanding year, and all of a sudden I was left wondering how its conclusion could have snuck up on us like this. Listening to Mrs Hughes give us advice on life after school, I was stunned by the recognition that this ceremony truly marked the end of our time as students at Strathy. Looking at the faces of my fellow

students, our parents and teachers I could see that this realisation was hitting us all.

After we sang Divine Instructor in Featherstone Hall for the last time, out came the Preps for the Presentation of Roses. One by one we received a rose from an adorably serious Prep student, all the while trying to hold ourselves together so we could get non-red-and-puffy-eyed pictures. I wasn’t alone in losing that battle. For the handful of Year 12 girls who had taken part in this ceremony as Preps themselves it was all the more poignant. It was a truly touching and special moment for all of us, and a beautiful end to an incredible year.

Tessa Clegg – Deputy School CaptainHolly Whiting (Prep) and Tessa Clegg (Deputy Captain, Year 12)

This year, in Year 5, we have started preparing our girls for their opportunity to influence our School

as the oldest girls in Mellor House next year. Although only some girls will take on formal captaincy positions, we will look to every Year 6 girl to demonstrate leadership and set a fine example for the younger students. The Year 5 students have worked with a leadership consultant to explore their perceptions of leadership and teamwork. They were encouraged to look to the strengths within themselves and others so that when working as part of a team, the best outcomes could be achieved for the group. They have given a lot of thought to how they can influence the School and others for the better, and I have no doubt that the girls will do so remarkably.

You give yourself the best chance of having a long and healthy future when you look after yourself. The Year 1 girls researched what is required to have a healthy diet and entered Nutrition Australia’s Healthiest Lunch Competition. Not only did the whole class win as the class with the healthiest lunches in

Australia, but Alex Rynne (1st) and Lauren Joyce (2nd) won individual awards. Mrs Marsh and Mrs Felicity Joyce (school parent) worked with the girls to inform them about foods and to process their entries in the competition. The girls were so excited to hear that their hard work had been acknowledged and rewarded.

Some of our Year 4 girls also had considerable success in the 3in6 Film Competition. Their brief was to create a 3-minute film in six hours that contained a certain concept, disclosed only on the day the film was to be made. The concept this year was Think Before You Click and our teams of girls, under the guidance of Dr Kitchen, created films that reinforced the message that we need to be careful about our online behaviour. Being responsible online is an understanding that even our young students need to be aware of as they become more involved in a future where our place in society is dependent on an online presence. Following on from their success in this competition, the films were also accepted to be shown on the big screen in the Boroondara Film Festival.

After our Year 3 students returned from camp, they reviewed their experience using de Bono’s Thinking Hats. Using the ‘hats’ to support a critical analysis of their experience, they were also developing their thinking skills. The ability to be able to use a range of thinking strategies in a variety of circumstances is crucial as they move into a future of rapid change where adaptability and problem solving will be highly valued and necessary.

In the Early Learning Centre, the Pre-preps worked with their Year 4 buddies to create animal puppets. Not only did they learn valuable fine motor skills, but they needed to communicate and cooperate with their partners to develop a final product. The essential skills required to work with others and be productive are always encouraged and modelled in our ELC so that the children develop their confidence and ability to communicate effectively.

Chris Phyland – Head of Mellor House

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Mellor HouseWith some children starting their relationship with Strathcona at the age of three, their future is full of so many possibilities. In Mellor House we set our children up so they are equipped to learn quickly, adapt, be flexible, make good choices, communicate effectively, be socially responsible and believe that they can make a positive impact on their world. Whatever their future may hold, we aim to prepare them to have the best future that is possible.

Curriculum and Technology


Digital CitizenshipAt Strathcona we believe that effective and responsible school education in the 21st Century requires serious attention across all levels to prepare students to deal with the rapidly changing and highly influential world of modern communications technologies.Rather than teaching cyber safety and telling students what not to do, we prefer basing our program around the term Digital Citizenship and encouraging our students to understand what it means to be a positive cyber citizen in today’s society.“The challenge for young people today is how to manage their lives in a world where the internet records everything and forgets nothing – where every online photo, status update, Twitter post and blog entry by and about individuals can be stored forever”. New York Times, July 27, 2010.We have an active Digital Citizenship Committee chaired by myself, consisting of students, parents and teachers who help oversee the Digital Citizenship Program, which is run in Years 3 to 10. The Year 12 Media Leaders, in conjunction with Dr Kitchen, our Director of Learning Technologies, have run parent education seminars focused on the advantages and disadvantages of online social networking. Instead of parents hearing from teachers of similar ages or a representative from a government organisation, they are hearing from the real experts who live with and use the technologies on a daily basis.Our proactive approach to educating our community about being good cyber citizens has been noticed and this year we have been included in an international pilot program called iKeepSafe (http://www.ikeepsafe.org/about-us/). The aim of this program is to give parents, educators and policymakers the information and tools which can empower them to teach children the safe and healthy use of technology and the internet. The creators

of the iKeepSafe Program such as education consultant, Mrs Robyn Treyvaud (who has been part of the Strathcona CyberCulture program), have a strong vision to see generations of the world’s children grow up safely using technology and the internet.Terri Oprean – Dean of Students

The SEED ProgramThe Year 7 & 8 SEED Program (Seek, Engage, Enrich, Diversify) has evolved from the Starburst and Nautilus Programs as well as interdisciplinary projects which ran in 2010. In 2011, the SEED program ran for six or seven weeks of each term during periods 6 and 7 on Wednesdays. Most units ran over one term, however, several evolved into semester units. The SEED program aims to provide students with opportunities to make connections with our changing world (the overarching concept of the program) through involvement in interdisciplinary units of work. Each unit includes explicit teaching of ICT, information literacy and thinking skills. Students are encouraged to explore problems in depth, develop creative solutions and reflect on their learning.In Term 1, students worked in year level groups due to camps. In Terms 2, 3 and 4, students worked in mixed year level groups. Students were provided with some opportunities to choose their areas of exploration. Each student participated in at least one unit which she nominated as her first choice. Teachers involved in the program work in interdisciplinary teams to plan and direct students’ learning. There are eight to 10 units offered each term, with one ‘mentor’ teacher responsible for each unit of work. Many teachers have been involved with at least two groups of students during the term.The units offered throughout the year have been varied and tap into different disciplines.

Units have included:• Troubled Waters – Students explored issues

associated with water and their impact. They used this information to create an individual action plan.

• Revolutionary Ideas – Students explored inventions and the creative process, including the impact of different mindsets. They were involved in both problem finding and creative problem solving.

• Stuffed and Starved – Students designed a program to educate others about health and poverty.

• What Goes Up Must Stay Up! – Students explored the challenges of construction through hands-on activities.

• Wise Up – Students explored the impact of language in advertising.

• Rimes, Ships and the Gothic – Students kept a ship’s log and learnt about maritime science while exploring the Rime of the Ancient Mariner.

• Sportswomen and the Media: What’s Fair? –Students explored the impact of media coverage on women’s sport.

• Designing a New Age Tourism Company – Students set up their own ecotourism company to reflect the need for environmentally sensitive travel.

• Furnishing the Future – Students explored how adolescent girls learn and used this knowledge to design new learning spaces for the Year 9 campus.

• Our Space, Our Design – Students considered the environmental impact of design when redesigning a part of Strathcona.

• Lost and Found – Students created their own picture story book to explore different issues.

• Geek or Chic – Students investigated some of the roles of Maths and Science in fashion, including innovations in textile design, costs involved in producing a garment and the process of creating a 2D pattern.

• Forensic Science – Students explored the development of forensic science techniques to solve mysteries, starting with the methods used in the late 19th century and their development up to present day.

• Money Makes the World Go Round – Students learned about globalisation and exports. They designed their own product to export.

• The Four Dimensions – Students explored aspects of time and space through questioning – When? Where? How?

• Myths – Students explored myths before creating a modern day myth to perform and record.


• Project Runway Meets Australia’s Best Athlete – Students investigated equipment and uniforms that enable athletes to perform to their best and break world records. They designed a uniform or piece of equipment to help performance.

SEED is a flexible program. The units and formats will change as students and teachers reflect and evaluate them. This will allow SEED to continue to evolve and ensure it makes connections with our changing world.Charlotte Forwood – Leader of Advanced Learning and SEED Coordinator

Think PlusIn mid 2010, the de Bono Institute, a Melbourne based initiative of Edward de Bono and the Andrews Foundation, launched Think Plus with guest speaker, Edward de Bono himself. Ross Phillips and Charlotte Forwood attended the launch and sensed a great opportunity for Strathcona. The de Bono Institute was seeking 10 schools to pilot its new model for implementing de Bono’s belief that thinking skills should be taught explicitly in schools. We put up our hands. You might think that teaching thinking skills is what schools have always done, and you would be right. However, sometimes these skills can have very limited application. Edward de Bono has made his name with ideas like “lateral thinking” and “the six thinking hats”. He works as a consultant for companies and governments around the world to help them solve problems. In the 21st Century, employers and society as a whole are looking more for people who can solve the complex problems that they face, perhaps giving a competitive edge or tackling environmental challenges arising from energy use and a growing population. It is not enough for schools to teach knowledge. Besides, information is everywhere and easily accessible these days. How can we improve the chances that our students leave school with thinking skills that will serve them for life? The idea with thinking skills programs is that students are explicitly taught practices that will make deliberate effective thinking more likely. Without care we have a tendency to do things that serve us well much of the time, but often fail us in novel situations. This includes hasty thinking - jumping to the first idea that comes to mind and sticking with that; narrow thinking where we think only

within a narrow range or vigorously defend our own point of view; sprawling thinking where we jump randomly from one idea to another without considering the links; and fuzzy thinking where we fail to think with adequate precision or clarity.This year a team of teachers has been trained in two key ideas. The first comes from the work of Carol Dweck on Mindsets. She has found that students tend to fall into one of two mindsets: the growth mindset or the fixed mindset. Those with a growth mindset are always looking for ways they can improve, while those with a fixed mindset want to look smart, and tend to avoid challenges and putting in effort because they are worried that they won’t look smart when they get things wrong or they are seen to need to work at something. Dweck’s research showed that students are acutely sensitive to the type of praise that they receive. Praise that focuses on what they are -“you are so smart”, reinforces a fixed mindset, while praise that draws attention to the effort the student put in “you must have worked very hard at that” fosters a growth mindset. At Strathcona we have made use of this information when considering how we give feedback to students, in reports, and also through the provision of information to parents on how to help interpret their daughter’s reports. The other key idea we have been trained in is de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats. Most of us are at least vaguely familiar with this idea as it has been around for a long time. The intention is to get around some of those thinking traps that I mentioned earlier. Discussions in teams can be dominated by a particular individual, get stuck on a particular idea, prematurely dismiss a good idea or perhaps become too emotionally charged. The Six Thinking Hats provide structure and discipline for the problem solving process and ensure that all of the relevant information is considered before a decision is made. At Strathcona we have started to make use of this in classes and staff meetings. The Think Plus journey has begun but it is not complete. We will continue to learn new skills and develop understanding and enrich our ways of explicitly teaching thinking skills that will help bring out the best in our students, both at school and for the rest of their lives.Ross Phillips – Dean of Studies

Mobile technologies – a dramatic change for StrathconaHow can a school claim to be truly integrating technology when they don’t have a 1:1 laptop program? This is a question that has been posed to me several times over the years by my colleagues in other schools around the world who are well established down the 1:1 laptop path.

The reality today is that 1:1 (one digital device per person) is no longer best practice. Andrew Baylis (Deputy Headmaster Curriculum at Brighton Boys Grammar) addressed the Strathcona Board and Senior Staff at a recent Governance Day and said that today 1:3 or even 1:4 is becoming the norm. We are living in a world where storing files and working from one computer per person is old school; having regular access to a smart phone, a tablet, a laptop and even a desktop is becoming the norm.

Why is technology so important in schools?When I was at school in the 1970s and 80s it was about teachers delivering content as they were the experts and fountain of all knowledge. Today, all the content and much more is available on a device that fits in the palm of a students hand any time and anywhere. Delivering content in the classroom is not as important today as helping students discern content, understand facts, discuss data, develop higher order thinking skills and construct learning.The role of a teacher and the role of schools have changed; they have become more important than ever. In a world where answers appear so easily accessible it’s now the questions, the thinking, the wisdom and discernment that adults (not just teachers) need to share that is so vital in the education of young people.

Digital Natives Digital Immigrants – a mythIn the early 2000s educationalist Marc Prensky referred to students as Digital Natives and adults as Digital Immigrants. This may have been the case in the early 2000s but today all generations are using technology. We may not all be using the same technologies but we are all consumers and users, even if we don’t want to be. My 91-year-old grandmother emails, skypes and uses Facebook to keep in touch with her family around the world. My 10-year-old daughter loves playing games on my iPad. My mother writes emails and uses internet banking. My teenage students text and Facebook – constantly. I can’t think of the last time I went into a bank and spoke to a teller or wrote a letter by hand. We are all users of technology because it is so convenient; it is not just younger generations using it. Andrew Baylis said classing students as Digital Natives is like giving them the keys to the family car before they have a license. Children and teenagers may well have skills in a range of modern technologies but they don’t have



Curriculum & Technology


the wisdom to be given full range access or the ability to really understand the difference between good and bad data.It is more important today than ever that teachers, parents and even grandparents (and in some cases great-grandparents) become aware of and engage with the modern technologies used regularly by young people. Some adults worldwide proudly wear the badge of Digital Immigrant and use it as an excuse not to get involved or interact with modern communications technologies. Such adults are often the first to complain about change and the last to seek help. In regards to teachers, some argue that this is bordering on professional negligence and is a major cause of concern for schools that are trying to develop a 21st Century culture of learning and teaching, rather than holding onto out-dated teaching practices of the past.

A shift in practice for StrathconaOur students have smart phones, many have personally owned laptops and desktops and a number already have digital tablet devices like the iPad. Three significant changes occurred in 2011 that have set the platform for making Strathcona a leading school in this vitally important area.• The use of the Federal Government grant

funds to purchase class sets of laptops throughout the School.

• The trialling of iPads in Year 8 prior to their enhanced use in Year 9 next year and beyond.

• The employment of David Young to project manage and lead the IT team in the development of an enterprise standard network infrastructure that will focus on mobile technologies.

Laptops are replacing desktops Thanks to the Federal Government and our own budgeting, we now have class sets of mainly MacBook laptops within easy reach of most classrooms throughout the School. Why MacBooks? Simple. They run both Windows and Mac operating systems allowing our students to have a choice and become familiar with both of the world’s dominating computer systems. Prior to this year, teachers booked one of our computer laboratories to get access to technology during class time. Now, having a class set of MacBooks just outside the classroom has improved the integration of technology throughout the School. Our teachers and students now have the flexibility of using technology if and when required and anywhere desired. Laptops are an ideal tool for collaboration and group work and when they are used in conjunction with the

Web 2.0 features of our Blackboard Learning Management system, they provide a powerfully rich tool for learning and teaching.Some schools have gone to the extent of developing a 1:1 laptop program where students have their own laptop purchased by their parents and supported by the School. Strathcona chose not to go down this path because of the following reasons:• Expense for parents (at the time it was an

extra $4000 and even today some schools are charging in excess of $2000)

• Expense for the School (power and network infrastructure costs)

• Security and health risks (travelling to and from school with a heavy laptop)

• Curriculum use (having a laptop on each desk does create a barrier between the teacher and the student)

Because of our decision not to run a 1:1 laptop program, we are now in an excellent position to look seriously at what devices like the iPad can offer.

Tablets are replacing laptops The advent of tablet devices like the Apple iPad has revolutionised the thinking and planning of educators like no other previous device. The iPad’s size, cost and battery life answer all of the concerns we had with a 1:1 laptop program along with the fact that it is a personally owned device, not a shared device. Results of trials we have run throughout this year with Year 8 students and staff have found that the iPad has the following advantages over laptops and even other tablet devices;• It turns on instantly (no down time)• The screens can been seen from anywhere in

the classroom• There is no barrier between the student

and the teacher• Most technical issues are easily managed by

the students or teachers• It is relatively affordable• The battery will last the whole school

day and longer• It is easy to hide in a school bag out of sight• It is a good size to read, type and write on• Some textbook and stationary costs should be

replaced by iPad applications and eBooks• There are over 350,000 applications available• It is a personal assistant for students and

teachers (it provides their email, calendar, contacts, internet access, dictionary, thesaurus, calculator, word processor, spreadsheet, presentation device, video editor to make vodcasts, audio editor to make podcasts, voice to text provider, note taker, language translator, news provider, image manipulator, blogger, wiki access, Google

apps and maps, YouTube, Dropbox, App Store, textbooks, homework manager, novels and the list goes on.)

• No need for a credit card account (iTunes cards work well to manage costs).

Each iPad links to a personal iTunes account managed on a computer (Windows or Mac) at home. It is via iTunes that applications and data are managed, so the infrastructure and management costs to the School are minimal. The main focus for School network infrastructure is now becoming the provision of an effective and efficient Wi-Fi so that mobile devices can have wireless internet access anywhere throughout the School.

It’s all about wirelessOur new Director of IT Services, David Young, in a prior position, helped establish a world-class network in another independent school where students use a range of preferred digital devices linked to the school network. To make an approach like this happen requires considerable education on the part of the students and teachers and considerable funding for an adaptable wireless network infrastructure.David has the experience to lead an excellent team in John Taylor, as the Network Administrator, and Lynton Kemp, as the Systems Administrator. Together they make up the team that will put in place a wireless infrastructure for Main School, Tay Creggan and Mellor House that will match the best educational institutions in the world.

Responsible useAlong with greater personal access to technology at school and at home comes greater responsibility. Ms Oprean and the Digital Citizenship committee (which is made up of representatives from staff, parents and students) have been working hard on an updated version of the Strathcona Acceptable User Policy, which is now called the Responsible Digital User Agreement. There is a version for students in Years 5 to 8 and a separate version for students in Years 9 to 12. Each version outlines guidelines and expectations the School has for the safe and responsible use of digital technologies. Updates of these documents can be found in the new Wellbeing section of Blackboard.It is true that 1:1 is now an old concept and most people work, study, learn and play using multiple devices. As teachers and parents we are preparing young people for a world that will look very different to when we left school and university. At Strathcona this year, we have made some major steps to help further prepare our students for such a world and we are looking forward to meeting the challenges ahead.

Dr Tim Kitchen – Head of Learning Technologies

The Australian poet/songwriter Paul Kelly once wrote ‘From little things, big things grow’. This quote has certainly been fulfilled through the efforts of the 2011 Social Service Captains and all who participated in the activities. All the fundraising efforts at Strathcona have led to substantial donations to our various charities.

Strathcona now supports two sponsor children through World Vision and Baptist World Aid Australia. This year, our child sponsorship fund raising has involved the traditional netball match against Camberwell Grammar, the Year 12 Formal Fashion Parade as well as the gold coin collection held at the Strathcona School Christmas Service.

Once again this year, Years 4 to 8 participated in the annual Helptathlon for the School of St. Jude, Tanzania. The Helptathlon consisted of 10 different activities including egg and spoon races, dress up games and netball shooting. Most of the girls were sponsored by family and friends to participate in the day’s events and were able to raise a substantial amount of money to send to our sister school in Tanzania, St. Jude. The School of St. Jude will use these much needed funds to maintain and upgrade their fleet of buses to transport children from impoverished areas to school. A record number of girls bravely sacrificed food, as well as luxury items and participated in the 40 Hour Famine, raising over $6,500. This money will primarily go to East Timor, where the population continues to struggle with health and other related issues. Some Year 11 and 12 girls also

increased their personal understanding about social issues and volunteered to participate in the ‘Live Below the Line’ campaign, living on $2 a day for five days. Another initiative was seen by the visit of ‘Vision Generation’ from World Vision where a guest speaker spoke about Fair Trade products. Enthusiastically, the Social Service Captains embraced this initiative and campaigned for the purchase of Fair Trade goods for the School.

Throughout the year, across all year levels, the girls have made significant contributions to the Cancer Council supporting Pink Ribbon Day and participating in a variety of fundraising events to build a substantial donation.

Towards the end of 2011, many girls were able to make generous donations to The Good Samaritan’s Purse and support, ‘Operation Christmas Child’ by putting together a shoe box filled with Christmas gifts for a needy child.

Once again, the Year 7 and 8 girls have been most effective in organising and holding delicious lunch-time stalls to raise funds for charities such as Beyond Blue, Camp Quality, The Breast Cancer Network of Australia, Leukemia Foundation, Camp Challenge, The Royal Children’s Hospital, Diabetes Foundation and Cambodian Missionaries.

They have also donated food to put together hampers for families affected by Australian disasters, such as floods and bushfires.

At Tay Creggan, our Year 9 girls have supported Anglicare by the collection of toiletries and the baking of delicious Christmas biscuits. The girls have also made a financial contribution to Hanover House to support their work amongst disadvantaged young adults. A number of Tay Creggan girls were most helpful in supporting other social service endeavours, such as painting over graffiti left on bridges in the area. As an extra-curricular weekend activity, some girls volunteered their time to work with the Salvation Army, Camberwell to help disadvantaged people in Boroondara.

Throughout the year, generosity has frequently been evident through a spontaneous gold coin donation that has been forwarded to various charities. As a school we are privileged to witness the girls developing and demonstrating their philanthropic skills to reach out to others in ingenious and creative ways. Finally, a special word of appreciation goes to our 2011 Social Service team, Claire Smith (Captain), Emily McPherson (Deputy Captain) and Phoebe McMahon (Deputy Captain) and Jessica Walsh (Mellor House), who were extremely committed to raising social awareness by the organisation of the numerous fundraising ventures throughout the year.

Rhonda Burns – Chaplain

Exchanges & ToursRockhampton Exchange Courtesy Rockhampton Morning Bulletin

Social Service Strathcona

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Exchange students from interstate and overseas with Strathcona host sisters enjoying an outing at the Melbourne Zoo.

Lasting Buddies: From left (back) Lily Sawers, Abigail

Green, Tess Exinger, Georgia Wilson, Front: Rhiannon

Williams, Sarah Foster, Loretta Hicks & Allie Crocker-Kloet

For Sarah Foster (Year 8) boarding is aheap of fun. “It is like a sleepover all the time”says Sarah. She was one of

four Strathcona Year 8 girls who took part in a student exchange visit to Rockhampton Girls Grammar School from 1-13 September. While four Year 8 Strathcona students visited Rockhampton Girls Grammar School (RGGS), four Year 9 RGGS students travelled to Melbourne to spend time at Strathcona. The Strathcona Year 8 girls were the same age as the RGGS Year 9 girls due to differences in the Victorian education system.

The girls arrived in Rockhampton on Thursday, 1 September, and quickly made friends with their RGGS buddies in the boarding house. They found the contrasts with their inner city Melbourne school striking. “The weather and environment is really amazing,” Allie Crocker-Kloet of Strathcona said. It may be

the winter term at RGGS, but the girls enjoyed a trip to the beach on their first weekend here and were looking forward to another visit and maybe a swim.

Another new experience was the Friday night rodeo at The Great Western arena. The chance to experience a different city and school attracted the girls from both schools to apply for the exchange. Strathcona is a larger school, with only day students, mainly living in the area, with campuses at Hawthorn and Canterbury in Melbourne. At Rockhampton they stayed in the boarding house with girls whose families lived hundreds of kilometres away and their way of life was very different to the suburbs of Melbourne. “You have a lot

of physical space. It’s a beautiful atmosphere,” Lily Sawers, of Strathcona, said. The exchange students would return to Melbourne and their families on Tuesday. The RGGS girls would return home on the same day.

It has been a big year once again for Sport at Strathcona. The inter-school sports offered through Girls Sport Victoria (GSV)

have expanded with the introduction of Indoor Cricket and Water Polo. This has helped the participation numbers continue to climb with 44 teams representing Strathcona in 2011 and approximately 370 students taking up the opportunity to participate in inter-school competition.

Being involved in GSV sport week-to-week is not only a great way to experience the physical benefits of sport but also has many great social aspects. Sport is a great opportunity to develop a sense of belonging, improve self-esteem and self-confidence as well as build leadership skills. Sport and physical activity are also great ways to develop new friendships and discover areas of interest and talent. For many teenage

girls involved in sport at Strathcona, the social benefits are just as important as the sport itself.

In 2011 Strathcona achieved some exciting results at GSV level. The Senior Tennis A, Senior Netball B, Intermediate Hockey A and Netball Junior G won their Zone and made the Finals. The Senior Netball C Team won their Zone and their Grand Final and were awarded Premiers. We were also extremely successful at the GSV Carnivals competing in Division 1 in Diving, Athletics and Cross Country and Division 2 in Swimming. The Athletics team achieved their best result in four years and finished 5th overall and 1st in the Senior Division of 24 schools. Strathcona was also well represented at both the Finals Evenings, winning 19 medals at the Swimming and Diving, including 7 Gold, and 15 medals at the Track and Field evening, including 6 Gold.

This year also saw the inaugural Strathcona Celebration of Sport evening held at the Box Hill Town Hall in December. The evening was an excellent way for girls and families involved in school sport throughout the year to celebrate and acknowledge their achievements. There were over 150 awards presented on the night as well as student performances and guest speakers, including past student, Regan Lamble, and current captain of the Australian Women’s Soccer Team, Melissa Barbieri.

We hope the profile of sport and the number of students who participate every year will continue to grow in 2012. We encourage girls who have yet to be involved in a sporting team to have a go to experience everything that sport at Strathcona has to offer.

Megan Barber – Head of Sport

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Mellor House

“Sport is a great opportunity to develop a sense of belonging, improve self-esteem and self-confidence as well as build leadership skills.”

Sport


If you walk into the Strathcona gym after school on most afternoons you will find the Strathcona Rhythmic

Gymnasts stretching, practising, learning new skills or working on their strength. They will be working on their individual or multiple routines in preparation for the next competition or practising an individual skill. From the smallest gymnast, aged four, through to the oldest gymnast at age 17, the girls enjoy the level of this sport that they are at.

The younger gymnasts enjoy playing with their sparkly hoops and balls and learning to skip faster with their ropes. They learn new skills, build friendships with girls who share a similar interest and gain flexibility. Through a friendly introduction to competition they are starting to remember routines and demonstrate their sport.

The older gymnasts work to improve their skills. They are keen to conquer new skills, improve their routines and, for some of them, compete for their State at a national level. They are familiar with competition and endeavour to catch their apparatus - rope, ball, hoop, ribbon or clubs, more often than not. They spend many hours practising, perfecting routines and enjoying the friendships with fellow gymnasts both within the club and from other clubs. They work on their strength, flexibility and

fitness and enjoy the challenges and rewards that the sport brings them.

All the girls work at their own level and achieve success. For some, this may be a progression to the next level, to remember all of their ball routine or to qualify for the State team. While all the gymnasts aspire to reach their goals next year, they are supported by Tiffany Kelly and the other coaches of the Strathcona Rhythmic Gymnastics Club. It is great to see retired gymnasts from Strathcona returning to the club as coaches and judges, hence continuing their involvement for many years.

The Friends of Rhythmic Gymnastics help to raise money for the club. Each year, the club holds a competition that we open to other clubs. This competition is often the first competition for our younger gymnasts. The entry fees and money raised by our food stall go towards buying new apparatus for the younger gymnasts and help with travel costs for the senior gymnasts and their coach.

The Strathcona Rhythmic Gymnastics club has many aims for 2012. The gymnasts are looking forward to competing locally and maybe even interstate or overseas. The Level 4-6 gymnasts have been invited to travel to New Zealand, along with other Victorian clubs, to compete in an international competition. The Level 7+ gymnasts are hoping to qualify for the National

Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships to be held in Sydney in May.

The Friends of Rhythmic Gymnastics are planning how to raise the funds to continue their support of the club. The club looks forward to welcoming new members in 2012. Rhythmic Gymnastics is a great sport that helps the girls with their general fitness, confidence, strength and flexibility. For further information, please contact Tiffany Kelly: [email protected]

Caroline Morrison – Rhythmic Gymnastics Coordinator

Aerobics

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Sport

Sophie Brugliera, Isabelle Winiarski, Isabella Rossidis (Year 8)

Emma Morrison (Year 11)

Another successful year of Aerobics has drawn to a close. It is important to take time to pause and reflect on what

has been achieved and to consider the exciting possibilities the future holds.

It seems only yesterday that former student Kate Nelson was our standout competitor,

regularly placing in the top three of her various Aerobics events. Today, she is nearing the end of her first year as the Strathcona team coach – already a skilled teacher who can boast shining results in her students.

Our teams have competed in a range of events throughout the period of June through

to October. Each team has worked hard to perfect a polished Aerobic routine set to music. Strathcona has enjoyed placings in every competition this year. Of particular note, three teams (a new record) qualified for the 2011 AEROSkools National Championship, conveniently held in Victoria this year. Qualifying for this event is a special achievement in itself so it was with great excitement that two of the three teams took away medals! Our Level 1 Senior duo received a silver medal and our Level 1 Intermediate trio took gold! What a fantastic result!

In addition to these glowing achievements, it must be mentioned that a number of these successful competitors joined the Aerobics squad relatively late in the year. One can only wonder therefore, what these talented sportswomen may achieve by the conclusion of 2012.

Caroline Noble – Aerobics Coordinator

School Community

Brownlow Medal Breakfast 2011

On Monday 26 September 2011, Strathcona hosted its 21st Annual Brownlow Medal Breakfast in the

Medallion Club at Etihad Stadium with an attendance of almost 400 past and present school parents, business people, and football fanatics from across Melbourne.

Strathcona’s Brownlow Medal Breakfast is widely recognised as the start to the Grand Final week celebrations and enjoys the support of the AFL who provided us with the Cup for display. Once again one of the original founders of the Breakfast, David Parkin, was in attendance. Our Master of Ceremonies was Terry Wallace and the panel consisted of Adrian Anderson (AFL Football Operations Manager), Travis Auld (CEO Goldcoast Football Club), Chyloe Kurdas (AFL Female Football Development Manager) and Susie Robinson (Executive Producer of ABC Grandstand). Greg Champion of the Coodabeens provided two very entertaining segments during the event.

This high profile event is a major fund raiser for Strathcona, raising approximately $25,000 for the School and we were again pleased to donate the lucky ticket proceeds of $6,000 to Life Education Victoria.

We are extremely grateful to the sponsors of this event, Ocsober, Bendigo Bank, PMDL Architecture & Design, WOW! Travel, McConnell Dowell Constructors, Capital Finance, Fuji Xerox, Grant Day James, Marshall White and Adams Print.

Sincere thanks are extended to the 2011 Brownlow Breakfast Committee: Paul Wheelton, Brian Walsh, Michael Catlow, Lisa Fekete, Richard Sallows, Chris Phyland, Tim Kitchen and Diana Little for their networking contacts and commitment to making the event such a success.

Elisabeth Chalmers – Community Relations Officer

The 2011 season commenced with our Information and Registration Evening which is held annually at

the beginning of February.

The year was filled with opportunities to get together, with social evenings, a family weekend, dry land training, and the Victorian Inter-schools Competition. The year always concludes with our End of Season Presentation Dinner.

The Mt Hotham family weekend in July has become a favourite amongst the girls and their families and is always a pleasurable time for our group. This year was certainly no exception. The weekend always provides an opportunity for the girls to train and practise their skills and it has also become a unique family social weekend. Much appreciation is expressed to our past Friends of Snowsports family, the Pattersons – Alistair, Sally and Alex (2007 Captain of Snowsports) – who kindly organise the weekend every year.

The main event for the year was the 2011 Subaru Victorian Inter-schools Snowsports Championships held at Mt Buller, 21st–26th August. Over 150 schools competed this year with approximately 6,000 entries across seven disciplines. Competitors had the choice of Alpine Giant Slalom, Snowboard Giant Slalom, Boardercross, Skiercross, Moguls, Cross Country Classical and Cross Country Freestyle Relay.

Strathcona was proudly represented by Jodie Dunston (Captain), Evelyn Gomm (Vice Captain), Monique

St Clair, Younghee Cho, Elisha Catlow, Shannon Griffiths, Jaimie Olerenshaw, Mikaela Kellaway, Annabel Kellaway, Emily Barrington, Tara Skelton and Tamsyn Lovass.

May I take this opportunity to thank all involved with Friends on Snowsports in 2011 – our Captain, Vice Captain, the team of girls who competed in the Inter-school Competition, their parents, our School Coordinator, Chris Phyland, and the fellow committee members, Lyndal Barrington and Deborah Griffiths, for another enjoyable year.

I would especially like to pay tribute to all the parents of the girls for their valuable support. Parent support and participation are imperative to the success of Friends of Snowsports.

At our End of Season Dinner, we sadly farewelled the Dunston family whose daughter, Jodie, has completed Year 12 this year. Jodie, Captain 2010-2011, will be missed by all the girls.

We now look forward to getting together again for a new and exciting 2012 Friends of Snowsports season. We would warmly welcome new families to join this friendly group.

Catherine Catlow – Snowsports Coordinator

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Friends of snowsports in 2011Snowsports Presentation Evening

Inter-schools Snowsports Championships, Mt Buller

School Community


OSA News

The OSA Reunion program has continued successfully during 2011. In addition to the 12 Melbourne-based reunions this year, the OSA took advantage of Helen Hughes’ study leave visit to

London and arranged for her to host a reunion of past students currently in the UK: a well attended and very happy afternoon by all accounts.

The OSA Scholarship for 2012/2013 has been awarded to Sarah Keane. As well as achieving excellent academic results, Sarah demonstrates a deep commitment to co-curricular activities and her many and varied pursuits outside school.

The OSA has supported a number of social and fundraising events this year, helping to enhance the links between the OSA and the current Strathcona family. In August, a bus tour to visit a number of Yarra Valley wineries was enjoyed by past students of varying ‘vintages’, partners, current parents, past parents and friends.

The Old Strathconians’ Cabaret – Women in Musical Theatre was produced and directed by Tori Wood (’06). The two performances

in Featherstone Hall in October were a great success. The cast, band members and backstage crew were all members of the OSA who completed Year 12 between 2005 and 2010. It is wonderful to see the talent of these young women.

Eagerly awaited this year, the Gingerbread House Workshops were again run very successfully in the Food Technology kitchen on the last weekend in November.

By far the most ambitious undertaking of the OSA to date has been the production of Best Recipes, a wonderful collection of especially memorable recipes contributed by members of the whole School community. Best Recipes is a ‘must have’ for all past and present Strathy families. It is a beautiful book and is available to purchase through the Community Relations Office. Funds raised from the sales of Best Recipes will allow the OSA to continue to increase our support of future Old Strathconians.

Libbie Smith (Bowe ’76) - OSA President

BirthsAmelia Annat (Goode ’94) and André, a son, Benjamin Thomas on 25.2.11. A brother for Joshua.

Cathryn Battle (Randles ’95) and Chris, a daughter, Zoe Cathryn on 13.9.11. A sister for Lachie.

Joanna Cooper (’91) and Kit Sleeman, a daughter, Gemma Charlotte Sleeman on 3.11.11. A sister for Emily.

Justine Knight (Robertson ’92) and Craig, a daughter, Charlotte Sarah on 12.11.11. A sister for Sam and Ben.

Sally Anne Matt (Baltissen ’88) and Eddie, twins, Peter Edward and Natalia Theresa on 20.5.10.

Emma Simos (’94) and Beau Garner, a daughter, Olivia Evelyn on 10.6.11. A sister for Hannah and Joshua.

Sally Shaw (’93) and Jon Paterson, a daughter, Eloise Shaw Paterson on 18.2.11. A sister for Hamish.

Fiona Windsor (McPherson ’95) and Alex, a son, Elliott Alexander on 22.06.11. A brother for Oliver.

Angela Wright (Tully ’97) and Peter, a son, Bronson Scott on 22.3.11. A brother for Noah and Ruby.

WeddingsMegan Barnett (’00) to Luke Smith on 19.3.11 at the chapel at Inglewood Estate, Kangaroo Ground, Victoria.

Lucy Dear (’03) to René Coté on 24.9.11 at Vue on Halcyon Winery in Chirnside Park.

Anna Duthie (’01) to Michael Sukkar at St. Dominics on 6.11.10.

Louise Forrest married Gary Gravina on 29.01.11 at St Johns in Toorak. Mrs MacMaster flew over from Tasmania to participate in the service. Other Strathcona girls who attended – Meaghan Christian (nee Kitchen) bridesmaid, Vivienne Cox usher, Cathy Shattock (nee Brigham) mother of the flower girl, and Ainslie Forrest (nee Tubridy) sister-in-law.

EngagementsSarah Kerr (’01) very happily engaged to David Sladdin earlier this year.

Brooke Lanarus (’99) to Chris Taylor in March 2011. Wedding to be held at Tay Creggan in April 2012.

ValeHelen Glascodine (’30). Passed away 12.03.11. Helen is survived by her sister Beatrice.

Rae Janes (Lucas ’42). Passed away 27.7.11 aged 91. Rae is survived by her two children, Barbara and Colin, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Dawn Wallace (Shrimpton ’64). Passed away 9.4.05 aged 58. Dawn is survived by husband, Russell, sister, Rosemary Knuckey (Shrimpton ’62), brother, Robert Shrimpton, and her three sons, Christopher, Hamish and Malcolm.

Greta Bremner-Weed. Passed away 18.4.11 aged 72. Greta worked at Strathcona in the Administration Department for many years. She is survived by her sons, Steven and Brian and her four grandchildren.

Message from the President

Strathcona Best Recipes bookPrice $40Please place your order with the Community Relations Office on 8779 7516 or email [email protected]

OSA News

25 Year

Reunions


The most recent spectacular sporting achievement from a

Strathcona past student is from Regan Lamble in Athletics.

She completed VCE in 2009 and at 18 made the big decision

to move to Canberra and boost her walking prowess at the Australian

Institute of Sport. Her travels took her to Mexico to compete in

the Under-20 IAAF World Race Walking Cup, in the 10km event.

Last month, Regan competed in the 2011 IIAF World Athletics

Championships in the Women’s 20km Walk and was placed 15th with

a time of 1:33.38. Her result was outstanding and this should give her

the opportunity to represent Australia in the London Olympics next year

as an elite athlete. Regan is also studying art history at the Australian

National University. Her commitment to her sport is remarkable and she

is only 19. Stay tuned!

Sara Lang commenced her flying training in January 2009 and that year

was awarded the Chris Smith Trophy for Student Pilot of the Year. She

completed her Commercial Pilot’s Licence in March 2010 and went on

to obtain an Instructor Rating. With these qualifications Sara took up

a position in Mackay, Queensland for 10 months as a Flying Instructor

and Charter Pilot. Here she was also able to obtain an Instrument Rating

and complete her final exams. Having attained the qualifications she

needs, Sara is now back in Melbourne working at the Royal Victorian

Aero Club as a Flying Instructor to continue building the hours she

requires to achieve her ultimate goal of flying for a commercial airline.

Sarah Miller arrived in Louisville in early 2009 on a full scholarship

to represent the University of Louisville at Division 1 Level in NCAA

Tennis. She studied a Bachelor of Science majoring in Exercise Science

where she excelled and was offered and accepted a place in the Honors

Program. Sarah achieved best-performed player in the Women’s Tennis

team in 2009 and was promoted to number 1 player after only six

months. She was appointed co-captain of the team in 2010 and elected

co-Vice President of the University of Louisville Student Athletic

Advisory Committee and Vice President of the Louisville International

Family Enrichment program. Sarah won the award for “Best Leader”

in the Women’s Tennis Team in a program run by the USA Military

and she plans to return to Melbourne at the end of 2012 to enrol at the

University of Melbourne to study Physiotherapy.

What are they doing now?

5 Year

Sarah Miller

OSA News


40 Year

45 Year

30 Year

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’55-63 reunion

London reunion

REUNION DATES FOR 2012Month Date Function VenueFeb Thurs 23rd 15 Year Reunion* (1997) CPAC Cant CampusMarch Thurs 8th 20 Year Reunion* (1992) CPAC Cant Campus

Thurs 15th 10 Year Reunion* (2002) CPAC Cant CampusSat 17th 1943-54 Luncheon Snr Centre Gallery

Cant CampusApril Thurs 19th 35 Year Reunion* (1977) CPAC Cant CampusMay Thurs 10th 25 Year Reunion* (1987) CPAC Cant Campus

Thurs 31st 30 Year Reunion* (1982) CPAC Cant CampusJune Thurs 21st 5 Year Reunion* CPAC Cant CampusJuly Thurs 19th 40 Year Reunion* (2007) 45 Year Reunion (1967)

CPAC Cant Campus

October Thurs 18th 50 Year Reunion (1962) TBANovember Thurs 15th Pre 42 Lunch Featherstone Hall

Canterbury CampusThurs 29th 1 Year Reunion* (2011) CPAC Cant Campus

*NB: Evening events - Drinks and Canapes - 6.30 – 8.30pm at 34 Scott Street, Canterbury with the exception of the Pre 1942 and 1943-54 which are luncheons.

Back row: Johanna Read (’01), Meaghan Kitchen (’01), Dante

Cronin (’95), Megan Barnes (’02), Amy Gardner (’02), Front row:

Jennifer Belsham-Revell (Fullard ’55), Ruth Raw (Brown ’64),

Ena Burgess (Tweedie ’81), Caroline Murch (McLean ’83) and

Principal, Helen Hughes

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