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Independent Schools Guide 2013

Investing in your son’s future is a decision not to be undertaken lightly,that’s why you need to visit Whitefriars College.We know that boys learn diff erently which is why our teachers specialise in teaching boys and our curriculum features exciting and challenging programs to make learning fun, inspiring and engaging. Our specialised staff inspire our boys to strive towardshigh personal achievement, to develop confi dence and direction. Extensive resources and unique setting provide the basis for rich and extended learning.To learn about the opportunities our diverse academic, environmental, spiritual, sporting and cultural curriculum, supported byan innovative Tablet computer program, can provide, visit the website and register to attend an Open Morning Tour. Engaging, quality Catholic education in the Carmelite Tradition, catering for your son’s unique individuality.

Whitefriars - focusing on learning and teaching to engage boys.

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156 Park Road, Donvale Victoria 3111Ph: +613 9872 8200 Fax: +613 9872 4343Email: info@whitefriars.vic.edu.au Website: www.whitefriars.vic.edu.au

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“A GREAT EDUCATION IS ABOUT

IDENTIFYING AND RECOGNISING

POTENTIAL IN THE YOUNG. AT YARRA

VALLEY GRAMMAR A COMBINATION

OF OUTSTANDING TEACHING AND A

SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

GIVES STUDENTS THE CONFIDENCE

TO ACHIEVE.”Kalinda Road Ringwood Victoria 3134

Telephone 03 9262 7700 Email admissions@yvg.vic.edu.au

www.yvg.vic.edu.auCRICOS NO. 00356E

A CO-EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL IN THE ANGLICAN TRADITION – EARLY LEARNING TO YEAR 12

Great teachers. Great education. Great opportunities.

DR MARK MERRY, PRINCIPAL

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ESTABLISHED IN THE HEART OF

MELBOURNE’S EAST IN 1966 AND

SET ON A SPACIOUS 29-HECTARE

CAMPUS, YARRA VALLEY GRAMMAR

OVERLOOKS THE YARRA VALLEY

AND PICTURESQUE DANDENONG

RANGES. OUR STUDENTS EXCEL

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF GREAT

TEACHERS WHO LOVE WHAT THEY

DO AND SEEK TO INSPIRE THEM TO

STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE.

Great teachers are able to communicate complex concepts in simple ways. They can vary the way they teach to suit the way each student learns. This takes patience, flexibility and the ability to see things from the students’ perspective. Yarra Valley Grammar’s team of teachers know their material, love their subjects and love to teach. They have a genuine interest in getting to know their students, so they can teach them effectively, encourage them to achieve their best, identify issues or problems and care for their welfare. Our teachers are also role models for our students, promoting the School’s core values such as respect, concern and action for others, and treating others as they wish to be treated.

Yarra Valley Grammar’s broad curriculum is responsive to individual student needs, with extra opportunities for enrichment and support. Key Learning Areas include Art and Design, Business Studies, Design and Technology, English, Health and Physical Education, Humanities, ICT, Languages, Mathematics, Outdoor Education and Science. Students study a common curriculum until the mid secondary years but beyond this, many electives are available from which students may choose, such as a Certificate IV Design combined with the VCE over two years. The School also enjoys exchange programs with schools in France, Japan and China.

Yarra Valley Grammar students enjoy a diverse range of extra-curricular opportunities, including

academic, sporting and special interest clubs, debating, drama productions, private tuition in singing and musical instruments, band, orchestra and ensembles, the Community Links Program, participation in state and national academic competitions, and specialist enrichment and support programs.

Involvement in sport is expected and the School is a member of the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria. Sports offered include athletics, badminton, basketball, canoeing, cross-country, cricket, football, golf, hockey, netball, softball, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball. There is an extensive inter-house and inter-school sports program and a comprehensive Outdoor Education program.

The Head of Student Welfare, along with the School Chaplain, oversees the pastoral care program. Students are encouraged to accept responsibility and leadership opportunities, so they are well-prepared for life after school to contribute to society in a meaningful way. Before and after-school care programs and a holiday care program are also available.

A unique aspect of Yarra Valley Grammar is its spacious grounds and extensive onsite playing fields, including a Physical Education and Sports Complex, tennis courts, netball courts, hockey pitch and swimming pool. Yarra Valley Grammar’s Early Learning Centre, opened in 2009, consists of three learning spaces and multi-purpose space catering for full and part time programs. The new Upper Primary Building is a specifically designed, flexible learning space, while the Year 7 Centre is a dedicated facility to support students in their first year of secondary school. Similarly, the contemporary Senior Student Centre provides flexible learning spaces for Year 12 students. There are also superior facilities for music, drama and dance within the School’s 900-seat Performing Arts Centre and state-of-the-art Music School, as well as two resource centres, a Science Centre, and a high-tech facility for the School’s internationally acclaimed Hearing Unit. Wootton Lodge, the School’s country property in eastern

Victoria provides focus for the School’s year level retreats and some of the Outdoor Education Program.

An extensive computer network covers the whole School with wireless internet connection and technology integrated throughout the curriculum. Senior School students have access to eight information technology laboratories and two multimedia laboratories whilst Junior School students have access to two information technology laboratories and computers in every classroom from ELC to Year 6.

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Whitefriars College 2Methodist Ladies’ College 4Yarra Valley Grammar School 6Wesley College Melbourne 8

International Baccalaureate 10A golden standard in education

Alia College 13Camberwell Girls Grammar School 14 Camberwell Grammar School 16 Carey Baptist Grammar School 18 Catholic Ladies’ College 20Donvale Christian College 22Eltham College 23

Breaking the mould 24Breaking down gender stereotypes

Fintona Girls’ School 26 Genazzano FCJ College 28 Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School 29 Ivanhoe Grammar School 30 Kingswood College 32

My year as captain 33School leaders refl ect

The Knox School 36Lauriston Girls’ School 37Marcellin College 38Melbourne Grammar School 40 Nunawading Christian College 41Our Lady of Mercy College 42Preshil 43Presbyterian Ladies’ College 44

Virtual classroom 46Links to learning

Ruyton Girls’ School 48Siena College 50 Strathcona Baptist Girls’ Grammar School 52Xavier College 54Trinity Grammar School 56

Schools directory 57Quick guide to key facts

Tintern Schools 60

Innovation is the key to success in life and our schools are no exception. The best educational institutions must keep abreast of the latest technology and teaching methods, while staying true to values

cherished over generations.Achieving this balance in a fast-paced modern world is not easy, but

our elite schools are doing it well. They offer students the latest hi-tech resources, new ways to study and amazing life experiences.

Many schools send students overseas to immerse themselves in another culture or to work as volunteers constructing buildings or teaching in underprivileged communities. Most parents could only have dreamed of such adventures, now routine in good schools. Things sure have changed.

In this 2013 edition of the Independent Schools Guide we look at innovative ways that schools are giving their students the best chance to succeed. As well as travel and cutting edge technology a number offer the International Baccalaureate, a well-rounded VCE alternative recognised worldwide.

All good schools also encourage students to explore a range of non-traditional subjects, such as aviation for girls and cooking for boys. They love it. The key is matching innovation with the needs and interests of students to provide them with the best opportunities at all developmental stages. This must involve choosing the right technology and the best teaching methods to engage and enrich each individual.

We also profi le savvy career counsellors guiding students down a life path that suits them and list handy links for VCE students navigating endless online resources.

Today’s students are digital natives so engaging and educating them is a challenge. If the independent schools profi led here are any guide, they are in good hands. The schools boast a range of fl exible learning programs and modern facilities with the best technology and the best people.

This year we also profi le several outstanding school captains who are living proof that the programs offered in our elite schools are producing world class people.

Choosing the right school for your child is not easy. Young people are all individuals so a campus must be suited to their needs. We hope that our comprehensive guide to Melbourne’s best independent schools and their programs, facilities, philosophies and academic performance will help guide you in making this life-changing decision.

Good luck.

The future is now

Independent Schools Guide 2013 is published by Metro Media Publishing, 214-220 Park Street, South Melbourne, VIC 3205. Printed by Elephant Group, 113-115 York Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205 and distributed as a special supplement of The Weekly Review. All material published in the Independent Schools Guide 2013 is copyright and no part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission of the publisher. Metro Media Publishing and all related companies (together the “publisher”) hereby expressly disclaim, to the full extent permitted by the law, all and any liability whatsoever (including an liability for damages, consequential damages, costs, expenses or the like, “liability”) to any person howsoever arising from or in connection with any copy, information, advertising or other material in Independent Schools Guide 2013 (“copy”), including, but not limited to, any liability arising from or in connection with any action or inaction by any person in reliance on any copy, and each consequence of such action or inaction. The publisher also expressly disclaims any and all liability arising from or in connection with any negligence whatsoever of the publisher. Inclusion of copy must not be construed, deemed or inferred by any person to constitute any endorsement of the same by the publisher.

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Most of us know someone studying the International Baccalaureate. But what

exactly is it? And why do some students choose the I over VCE? Does it give them an edge in their post-school life?

It can.The International Baccalaureate is

a non-profi t educational foundation that works to help students aged 3-19 develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalising world.

The IB senior diploma is generally more rigorous than the VCE because students must study all major disciplines.

The two-year course is also an international qualifi cation, making it easily transportable overseas.

Year 11 and 12 IB Diploma Program students choose six subjects covering languages, social studies, experimental sciences, mathematics and the arts. They must also research an extended essay, complete a theory of knowledge course and conduct tasks beyond the classroom.

Assessment involves various tasks throughout and written exams that are marked by external IB examiners and account for 70-80 per cent of fi nal marks.

Before offering the IB, schools undergo a rigorous accreditation process. Carey Baptist Grammar School became a member in 1997. Its IB co-ordinator David Hamer says the move acknowledges the increasing internationalism of education and gives students a broader outlook.

Hamer says the IB offers challenging education options, caters for individual learning differences, develops pre-tertiary skills,

encourages altruism and increases overseas mobility. He says it prepares students for university and life, producing the “creative generalists” that universities love.

The IB particularly focuses on self-management, independent learning, critical thinking, organisation skills and study habits. “The main distinguishing feature … is the way it engages students in a meaningful way,” Hamer says.

“It results in greater academic independence, ability to self-manage and academic maturity; attributes that the universities value highly. There is a balance between breadth and depth in the studies which allows for specialisation while not being schooled exclusively in these subjects.”

The IB’s philosophy is broader than the VCE, which basically prepares students for university and ranks their performance. The IB aims to develop rounded adults with an international perspective and understanding of humanity.

When a student completes VCE, their results are produced by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) converts the results into subject scores. Scaled subject scores are then used to calculate an Australian

IB explainedIt’s not an easy ride, but the International Baccalaureate is worth the effort – for students and schools. By Cheryl Critchley

‘Its curriculum integrates content, skill development and assessment, which helps in terms of preparation for university and the attitude of universities overseas toward students’

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE AT A GLANCE• Founded in 1968, it works with more than

one million students in about 3500 schools in 144 countries.

• IB headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.• Its four programs for students aged 3-19 span

pre-school to pre-university.• The Diploma Program for students aged

16-19 is a demanding two-year curriculum leading to fi nal exams and a qualifi cation recognised by leading universities worldwide.

• Schools authorised to offer IB are known as IB World Schools.

• IB schools pass a rigorous qualifi cation process that usually takes two or more years.

Source: ibo.org.

IB SCHOOLS - VICTORIA Auburn South Primary SchoolAustralian International Academy of EducationBeaumaris North Primary SchoolBenton Junior CollegeBrighton Primary SchoolCarey Baptist Grammar SchoolCoatesville Primary SchoolCornish CollegeFintona Junior SchoolFirbank Grammar School, Junior School – Brighton CampusFootscray Primary SchoolGeelong Grammar SchoolHaileyburyHighton Primary SchoolIvanhoe Grammar SchoolKardinia International CollegeKingsville Primary SchoolKunyung Primary SchoolLauriston Girls’ SchoolLloyd Street SchoolMacedon Grammar SchoolMater Christi CollegeMcKinnon Primary SchoolMentone Girls’ Grammar SchoolMethodist Ladies’ CollegeMornington Primary SchoolMount Eliza North Primary SchoolMount Scopus Memorial CollegeMount View Primary SchoolPlenty Valley Christian CollegePresbyterian Ladies’ College MelbourneSandringham House Firbank GrammarSeabrook Primary SchoolSophia Mundi Steiner SchoolSt Margaret’s SchoolSt Leonard’s CollegeThe Kilmore International SchoolTintern SchoolsToorak College

Tintern IB co-ordinator Nola Brotchie

Carey Baptist Grammar IB co-ordinator David Hamer

Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) to a maximum 99.95.

Converting IB results into an ATAR is complicated. Explains Hamer: “The ATAR conversion … is based on the IB population weightings from the various states, with this year’s calculations based on the January 2012 rank table from NSW, the 2012 SA rank table and the rank table from Victoria using the 2009-11 local VCE with a LOTE (languages other than English) and 2009-11 local IB results.”

But it could be worth the effort. “The IB is growing at roughly 10 per cent per annum around the world and especially in the Asia Pacifi c region,” Hamer says. “Its curriculum integrates content, skill development and assessment, which helps in terms of preparation for university and the attitude of universities overseas toward students.”

At Tintern Schools, about a third of year 11 and 12 students study the IB. IB co-ordinator Nola Brotchie says students must be good all-rounders.

“You see enormous maturation in the students over the two years and great self-knowledge,” she says. “The other thing I love about it is students bond very much. I’ve had students and I’ve thought ‘ooh golly you’re going to struggle’ and it’s been the making of them.

“It’s about having balance in your life but also taking risks and testing yourself. It challenges them to not be uncritical thinkers. All of that works to develop the whole person and I think that’s what’s so important about IB. It sets a bar very high.”

Madison Sutton completed the IB at Tintern in 2012 and now hopes to study the arts, particularly history and French. She says the IB program allowed her to explore “the critical pathway of thought and knowledge”. “It has inspired me to learn, discover and challenge concepts in a broad range of subjects,” she says. “Thanks to the IB, I have become an independent learner, with great preparation for my tertiary studies.”

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Alia students are encouraged to be adventurous, innovative and self-propelled.

This is facilitated by a learning environment that is supportive but not coercive;

student wellbeing is achieved by reason and negotiation.

Students develop the ability to learn from their own actions, socially and aca-

demically, to become a part of a self-directed learning community.

ALIA COLLEGEalia.vic.edu.au

9822 9622405 Tooronga Rd Hawthorn East

See Alia for yourself. Visit the website for the date of our next information night,

or call 9822 9622 to organise a brief visit.

Sometimes it’s a good

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Over the years, Camberwell provided me with wonderful role models, both teachers and older girls. They have inspired and encouraged me to aim for my personal best in all aspects of life and importantly to always step outside my comfort zone. I have graduated with a wonderful group of lifelong friends, a huge variety of experiences and a well-rounded educational foundation like none other.Elisabeth - 2012 School Captain

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Secure a place for your daughter! Please call our Registrar Mrs Jacqui Woodbridge on 9811 8503.

Experience Camberwell’s special culture this year...

We invite you to meet our Principal, Staff & Students by joining us at: SCHOOL TOURSSaturday 16 February Both Campuses: 9.30am - 11.00am

Saturday 23 March Both Campuses: 9.30am - 11.00am

Wednesday 1 May Junior Campus: 10.00am - 12.00midday Senior Campus: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Thursday 30 May Junior Campus: 10.00am - 12.00midday Senior Campus: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Wednesday 24 July Junior Campus: 10.00am - 12.00midday Senior Campus: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Saturday 17 August Both Campuses: 9.30am - 11.00am

Saturday 12 October Both Campuses: 9.30am - 11.00am

Thursday 14 November Junior Campus: 10.00am - 12.00midday Senior Campus: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

A Camberwell Girls Grammar School

education is world class.  In part, this is

because we are scanning the international

scene for best practice, in part because of

our pragmatic approach to innovation and

because we are excited about investing in

the future.  This can be seen in the caring

environment, in exemplary teaching, in the

use of new technology and in the way the

built environment influences learning.

Our superb new Woodstock Building

has been purpose designed.  There is a

focus on sustainability, flexible teaching

spaces, concept learning rooms and

OPEN WEEKMonday 18 to Friday 22 March

ENROLMENT WEEKS

Monday 18 to Friday 22 February

Monday 22 to Friday 26 July

SPECIAL EVENT DATES

Cabaret Night

22 March

House Dance & Drama Competition

26 – 27 March

House Music Competition

20 May

VCE Theatre Studies Production

30 – 31 May

Senior School Production 1 - 3 August

CamArt - Professional Art Show 16 - 18 August

integrated common areas.  An outstanding

Library/Resource Centre is modelled on

the concepts used in modern university

libraries and is equipped to absorb

the inquisitive minds of our students. 

Interactive environmental gardens highlight

the importance that CGGS places on

sustainability.  This willingness to be a

part of the transformation that is occurring

in education ensures that Camberwell

remains at the forefront.

CGGS has a consistent pattern of

academic excellence with a six year

average median ATAR score of 92.4. 

Festival of Music Concert 6 September

Student Art Show 11 - 12 August

Carols @ Camberwell 8 December

Parent Education Seminars

Please call the School for a list of seminar topics and dates.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Academic and Music Scholarships will be offered to students entering Years 5, 7, 9 and 11 in 2014.

Online Applications Only

www.camberwellgirls.net

Applications Close

Friday 8 March 2013

Examination Date

Saturday 16 March 2013

Each girl who comes to CGGS can

expect her unique qualities to be

valued and developed.

We have an outstanding Early Learning,

Primary and Secondary staff with high

expectations and a passion for education. 

Their generosity and skill is reflected in

the School’s culture.  Good humour,

energy and care create a wonderfully

vibrant and happy school where

everyone strives for excellence – both

academically and as people.

At Carey we consider the partnership between students, their parents and the School staff to be of utmost importance.

There are three main pillars to Carey education: a wellbeing network that monitors the welfare of every student to ensure each receives individual attention; a broad curriculum rich in stimulating challenges and sufficiently diverse to accommodate individual interests and abilities; and an extensive range of co-curricular activities that foster self-confidence and provide a healthy balance with academic studies.

CurriculumChoice of VCE or IB in Senior School and extensive curriculum choices at all levels; in Middle School a broad range of electives and course options incorporating interdisciplinary studies; advanced studies at Middle and Senior School – visit pathways@carey on our website for further information.

Co-curricularMusic; Drama; choice of 20 sports; debating; musical theatre; yoga; bike fitness; dance and movement; sequential Outdoor Education programs for Years 4–10 include use of our Camp Toonallook in Eastern Gippsland.

Special featuresCo-education; transition programs for students moving into Prep, Year 7 and Year 10; strong social justice programs; supportive community of parents, students and staff.

FacilitiesPurpose built for each section; specialist classrooms; advanced ICT with tablet computers and digital classrooms; new Centre for Performing Arts with auditorium, rehearsal spaces and classrooms; fully equipped theatre; sports complex with several ovals, swimming and diving pools, gymnasium, games courts and training facilities.

CELEBRATING 50:50GIRLS AND BOYSCO-EDUCATION

A COMMUNITY FOR LIFE

Carey is independent, Christian, co-educational and exceptionally well resourced. Our high academic standards achieve first-class Year 12 results and regularly place us among the top schools in the State, with high levels of tertiary placements. In 2012, 28.9% of our VCE class achieved an ATAR of over 90.

If you would like to arrange a tour of the School please contact our Registrar, Ms Julianne Brandon. You will find us friendly and singularly focussed on providing the best possible education we can for the students in our care.

Please visit our website for up-to-date information about the School and our new Strategic Directions, or come to our Open Mornings to see Carey in action.

We look forward to welcoming you to Carey.

Philip Grutzner – PrincipalBForSci, Dip Ed, MBA, MACE

CONTACT

The RegistrarMs Julianne Brandon

Telephone: 61 3 9816 1242

Email: registrar@carey.com.au

CAREY DONVALE

Early Learning and Junior School

9 Era Court Donvale 3111

Telephone: 61 3 9842 2166

CAREY KEW

Early Learning, Junior, Middle and Senior Schools

349 Barkers Road Kew 3101

Telephone: 61 3 9816 1222

Carey Baptist Grammar Schoolwww.carey.com.au • CRICOS #00135G • ABN 83 051 576 062

CO-EDUCATION

CAREYLEADS

OPEN MORNINGS SCHOOL AT WORK

CAREY CO-EDUCATION: SEE FOR YOURSELF

CELEBRATING 50:50 GIRLS AND BOYS CO-EDUCATION

www.carey.com.au

CAREY KEW

Early Learning and Junior School

Monday 25 March 20139.00 –11.00 am

CAREY DONVALE

Early Learning and Junior School

Wednesday 20 March 20139.00 –11.00 am

CAREY KEW

Middle and Senior Schools

Thursday 28 March 20139.00 –12.00 noon

Baptist Grammar School

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Girls studying aviation? Boys enjoying cooking class? Of course. Good single sex schools now offer all manner of subject combinations,

regardless of gender. Girls study sciences such as physics in healthy numbers and boys enjoy social sciences and “crafty” electives.

All-girl school Loreto Mandeville Hall Toorak introduced aviation and archaeology this year, while the most popular elective for year 9 and 10 Trinity Grammar School boys is cooking. These days the biggest gender issue for single sex schools is how study and social interaction are managed.

Haileybury, for example, uses parallel education with both single sex and co-ed classes, while Ruyton Girls’ School and Trinity Grammar have a unique collaboration that allows students to study some VCE subjects at each others’ campuses.

Education expert and Early Life Foundations founder Kathy Walker says most schools offer terrifi c options. “Schools have really caught up and often lead in this area now with great opportunities for both genders,” she says.

Walker says schools have also broadened traditional subjects. For example cooking could cover creativity, health, organics and hospitality. “It’s great to be able to have a range of options and to try a bit of each of these in the early years of secondary and then to specialise if you like them,” she says.

Walker says the key for parents is to choose a school offering subjects and an environment that suits the child.

“The age-old debate about co-ed or single sex is really nothing about choice of subjects,” she says. “It’s more about what suits the individual child, family dynamic, personality, etc. Some schools are really noticing and catering for this now which is fantastic.”

Since 1993 Ruyton and Trinity, both located in Kew, have run a Co-ordinate Program allowing girls and boys to choose a wider range of VCE subjects and study some together. Co-educational classes are held at both campuses, preparing students

for university and the real world. Ruyton principal Linda Douglas says this increases the opportunity for students to study their preferred subjects in VCE. The schools also retain their autonomy and hold single gender classes in English. “It is a good prelude to the university environment,” Douglas says.

She says the program, probably the only one of its kind in Victoria, suits girls and boys. “They grow in self-confi dence,” she says.

“We’ve gone way beyond the stereotypes. This is about being able to study your fi rst preferences in an expanded learning environment that promotes independence and responsibility.”

Trinity headmaster Rick Tudor says the Co-ordinate Program was started to offer languages and expanded from there. Some students now do up to four subjects at the other school’s campus.

Tudor says co-ordinating timetables is a challenge but worth it. For example boys can study media at Ruyton, which Trinity doesn’t offer, while girls can study design technology at Trinity.

“It’s hugely successful,” Tudor says. “The parents love it. The boys don’t lose their identity and the girls don’t lose their identity. They’ve got the best of both worlds.”

Trinity teacher Rohan Brown had two girls in his 2012 year 11 maths methods class. He says co-ed classes are different but fun. “The sense of humour changes a bit with a co-ordinate class,” he says. “Overall it adds to the enjoyment of the class.”

This year Loreto Toorak introduced aviation and archaeology, which would have been unheard of at a girls’ school in the past.

Teacher and qualifi ed archaeologist Séamus Scorgie has already had a great response. “One of the students wants to be an astronaut so she’s absolutely over the moon,” he says.

Net links: ruyton.vic.edu.au, trinity.vic.edu.au, loretotoorak.vic.edu.au, earlylife.com.au.

Breaking the mouldStereotypes are long gone from Melbourne’s independent schools, writes Cheryl Critchley

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DO YOU WANT TO AWAKEN YOUR DAUGHTER’S DESIRE FOR KNOWLEDGE?

Fintona Girls’ School I ELC to Year 12 I 79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn

At Fintona, we like to provide our students with many experiences to stretch them beyond their expectations. Our Year 7 Explorations Program does just that……like learning how to make a hot air balloon from household items. Our curriculum is designed to stimulate thought and promote risk taking in a safe environment.

With an average class size of 17 and inspirational teachers who are a constant source of encouragement for their students, our girls are among the highest performing in the country.

To learn more about how our stimulating programs lead to great learning outcomes, take a tour with us, call the Registrar on [03] 9830 1388 or visit our website.

2012 VCE HIGHLIGHTSMedian ATAR score of 95.35

Median ATAR score over 10 years is 93.8

62% of students achieved an ATAR

of 90+52% of students

achieved an ATAR of 95+

SCHOLARSHIPS Academic and

Music Scholarships are available for a 2014 entry. Visit our website under

Enrolments to register.

Applications close Friday 22 February

TWILIGHT OPEN EVENING

Wednesday 6 March 6.30pm to 8.30pm Visit our website

to book

www.fintona.vic.edu.au

GENAZZANO FCJ COLLEGEA Catholic Day and Boarding School

ELC – Year 12

301 Cotham Road Kew VIC 3101

Telephone 03 8862 1000

registrar@genazzano.vic.edu.augenazzano.vic.edu.au

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OPEN DAY Sunday 24 March 2–4pm

GENAZZANO

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Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School provides outstanding learning

opportunities tailored to the specifi c needs of students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our Early Learning Centre, with Kindergarten and PrePrep programs, provides girls with a range of opportunities that promote creativity, learning, caring relationships and a positive self-concept.

Our Junior School, housed in a series of purpose renovated Federation houses, encompasses a curriculum which is innovative and rich, providing experiences that are carefully planned to meet each girl’s learning style and stage of development from Prep to Year 6. A broad and challenging core curriculum which recognises the central importance of literacy and numeracy, diverse co-curricular opportunities together with a strong focus on the social and emotional wellbeing of each individual, is at the heart of our primary years.

The girls’ entry to their secondary years is underpinned by a strong pastoral focus in which each girl is placed in a small and supportive tutor group which provides the basis for girls to take on new challenges and extend their confi dence and skills. Their

horizons are deliberately stretched by a broad and comprehensive curriculum, which ensures each girl develops skills and knowledge in all learning areas while also helping her to begin to identify where her interests and strengths lie.

Ivanhoe Girls’ is proud of our culture of encouraging girls to take personal responsibility, where adolescent girls will naturally test the boundaries but are helped to refl ect on their actions and to grow from them in an affi rming and supportive environment of high expectations, free from a punitive culture. The School has outstanding facilities to support quality teaching and learning, including a state-of-the-art Library, Art and Hospitality complex, indoor pool and gymnasium, sports fi elds, well equipped Science laboratories, Performing Arts Centre, computer rooms, all set in beautiful grounds. The use of ICT is integrated throughout the School, thereby providing students with the skills to fl ourish in a technology-rich world.

Ivanhoe Girls’ proudly sets expectations for every girl to strive for her personal best, academically and socially, while actively supporting the girls in achieving this.

Come and visit

Open Day:

Saturday 23 March 2013

School Tours 2013:

Friday 15 February

Thursday 18 April

Tuesday 7 May

Tuesday 18 June

Thursday 25 July

Wednesday 21 August

Tuesday 3 September

Wednesday 16 October

Friday 22 November

Ivanhoe Girls’

Grammar School

123 Marshall Street, Ivanhoe

T: (03) 9490 6222

www.ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au

E: registrar@ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au

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IVANHOE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Curriculum

We have an outstanding record of academic achievement with a broad range of curriculum choices.

Our Senior Years program enables students to prepare for the challenges of the Victorian Certifi cate of Education (VCE) or International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) over three years rather than two, with a fl exibility that provides increased choice. In the Middle Years, we provide an exciting, innovative and vibrant learning environment. This includes our Year 9 Program, where students participate in out-of-classroom experiences and move to more independent learning. In the primary years, we provide students with a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy, teaching through encouragement and inspiring a love of learning. See http://mystudies.ivanhoe.com.au for more information.

Co-curricular opportunities

We also fi rmly believe that school is not just about results. We are dedicated to offering an amazing choice of co-curricular activities as well as a focus on service to both local and international communities through our strong commitment to Round Square.

Our learning environment

Our students have access to the best resources possible. In the past few years at the School we have opened a primary science and performing arts building, a new secondary science facility, a Food Technology Centre, a new primary library, a synthetic all-purpose playing fi eld and the new Middle Years Centre will open in 2013, followed by a new Creative and Performing Arts Centre. We also offer excellent student technology, with in-house IT support, interactive learning facilities and a school intranet.

Our students

We are immensely proud of the achievements of our students and their commitment to Ivanhoe Grammar School. Our active Alumni network helps students stay in touch with the School and with each other.

Ivanhoe Campus

The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe VIC 3079

Plenty Campus 730 Bridge Inn Road, Mernda VIC 3754

Telephone: 61 3 9490 1877

Facsimile: 61 3 9490 3490

Email: enrol@ivanhoe.com.au

Website: www.ivanhoe.com.au

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Buckley House

Co-educational, ELC to Year 6

The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe

Plenty Campus

Co-educational, Prep to Year 12 VCE

730 Bridge Inn Road, Mernda

The Ridgeway Campus

Co-educational, Years 7 to 12 VCE

and International Baccalaureate

The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe

With more choice and opportunity than ever before, Ivanhoe can

take you places you never thought possible. Our outstanding

academic and co-curricular choices help our students discover

a world of opportunity.

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confident

caring

curiouscollaborative

creative

courageous

HEART

MIND

BODY

SPIRIT

Make an educated choice

OPEN DAY

2 March10am-2pm

Some schools just grow larger. At Kingswood College we grow minds, hearts, bodies and spirits.

A child with a healthy mind, body, heart and spirit is

a child with the confi dence to branch out, grow and

realise their full potential. At Kingswood College, our

programs provide a holistic, well-rounded experience

– one that encourages curiosity, a love of learning and

self-confi dence in the student. While their journey

begins here, it’s one that will continue to enrich them

for the rest of their lives.

Girls & Boys from Kindergarten to Year 12

To fi nd out more call 9896 1700 or visitwww.kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au/openday CRICOS Provider 00150G

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Few school captains combine their leadership responsibilities with being a budding rock star, but that’s exactly what

talented drummer Jonathon Deller did – and more.

The 2012 Whitefriars College school captain was elected not long after winning a national band competition. His pop rock outfi t Cruel to be Kind won the Red Bull Bedroom Jam in 2011 ahead of dozens of other Aussie bands.

Deller was elected school captain at the end of term three in 2011 and fl ew to Los Angeles in January 2012 to record at the Red Bull Studio, also used by the likes of musicians Katy Perry and 50 Cent.

He quickly returned to earth and conducted his school captain role with aplomb, speaking at college assemblies, open days and end of year functions. Deller also attended the Archbishop’s Conversation with young leaders and chaired the school’s Student Representative Council.

During year 12 the talented sportsman played social basketball and football for the Whitefriars fi rst XVIII, as well as performing in several school bands. It was a busy year that was made more manageable by completing year 12 business management and VET music industry (technical production) in year 11.

Last year Deller, who hopes to study arts/law at Monash University, completed English, legal studies, religion and society and further maths.

“I just tried to plan out each day,’’ Deller says. He advises students to: ‘‘work out what you’ve got, where your free time is and factor things in accordingly’’.

“It takes a bit of time to settle into the role of school captain, but it was pretty awesome.”

Whitefriars students aspiring to leadership positions, such as school and house captain, attend an overnight retreat where they learn about leadership and the Carmelite value of service.

“It’s about service and community,” Deller says. “It’s essential to get the boys away from the college to immerse themselves in this program. I defi nitely found it helped.”

After returning, Deller and 15 others nominated for school captain and delivered three-minute election speeches. Year 11 peers chose Deller in a vote ratifi ed by senior school leaders. He took over at the start of term four in 2011.

Deller was not new to being a leader. In 2010 he was chosen to represent Whitefriars at the canonisation of Saint Mary MacKillop in Rome, giving speeches to the entire school

before and after the trip. It was his fi rst overseas fl ight and what he describes as the trip of a lifetime.

As school captain Deller says he tried to be organised, write speeches in advance and where needed delegated jobs to house captains and vice school captains Dean Mendes and Jack Magner.

Asked to organise a gift for retiring principal, Father Paul Cahill, he got house captains to collect $5 from each year 12 student, raising enough for an iPad. Such efforts were hugely satisfying for Deller. “The biggest highlight is simply the fact that you get the opportunity to affect the lives of a lot of young men,” he says.

Deller advises his successors to be disciplined and get in early to achieve all their goals. “Start early. The year goes so unbelievably quickly.”

[Independent Schools Guide 2013]

WHITEFRIARS COLLEGE 2012

JONATHON DELLERtaking part in the staff versus student debate

Pictured top right: Jonathon on the football fi eld

Middle: Participating in fund-raising activities

Bottom: Accepting the leadership candle at the 2011 graduation mass ceremony

My year as captain

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MLC’s 2013 senior prefect, Phoebe Allen, will have plenty of support from fellow school leaders this year

including her twin sister Stephanie, who was also chosen to represent her peers.

Allen was surprised to be named senior prefect but is a natural for the job. Since arriving at MLC in year 7 she has served as home group captain three times, year 10 Nevile house captain and cross country captain and was a year 11 outdoor leader on a year 7 camp last year.

“I generally have a go at everything,” says Allen, 17, who has also competed in netball, rowing, athletics, football and water polo. Early in 2012 the fi rst eight rowing team she is part of fi nished second at the national titles held in Western Australia.

This year Allen, also an accomplished debater, will continue with “as much as I can” but knows it will be a juggling act with her International Baccalaureate (IB) studies. The IB is intense so she will have her hands full.

IB students learn critical thinking, conduct community service and study a subject from each of six categories: language acquisition, language and literature, individuals and

societies, experimental sciences, the arts and maths and computer science. “I like that it’s a different style of learning,” Allen says.

This year she will head the prefect executive with deputy senior prefects Nicole Merrillees and Catriona Miriklis, head of houses Taylor Capannolo and head of boarding house Joyce Yip.

They were appointed their positions late last year. 130 students nominated for 43 prefect positions. Year 11 classmates and teachers voted to narrow the list to 60 before senior staff selected the prefects and their executive through an interview process.

The positions were announced early in term four at the school’s celebration evening. As a fellow prefect, Stephanie was also on stage and had to nudge her surprised sister to accept her position. “I’ve been involved in a lot over my time at MLC but I didn’t expect it,” Allen says.

The out-going 2012 senior prefect, Anna Lane, addressed the Melbourne Town Hall audience and gave Allen a taste of what was to come.

Lane spoke about the importance of failure, which impressed her successor. “[She said] ‘Your greatest failures can lead to your greatest successes’,” Allen recalls.

“We shouldn’t fear failure. It’s all an opportunity for you to learn.”

Lane also advised Allen to make the senior prefect position her own and not just repeat what others had done.

Allen’s fi rst role with the prefect executive was allocating portfolios to general prefects in areas such as houses, music, drama, sport, environment and sustainability, social service and social justice, faith and worship. She will also play a big role in the 2013 prefect fund-raiser.

A diplomat, she is happy to wait until ideas are discussed before imposing decisions: “I try to stay open-minded to the different points of view before I form a fi rm conclusion.’’

After returning from the prefect training camp full of ideas, Allen hopes to hit the ground running.

“I know there will be lots going on and I will make copious lists to stay on top of things” she says.

“I’m very excited and honoured. There’s nothing I’m not looking forward to or nervous about. I’m eager to support all students and be a worthy ambassador of the college.”

[Independent Schools Guide 2013]

METHODIST LADIES’ COLLEGE 2013

PHOEBE ALLENis looking forward to her leadership role this year

My year as senior prefect

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The biggest problem Ella Gow had with being school captain was how quickly the year “fl ew by”. Gow says others lucky enough

to lead their school should make the most of every opportunity.

“Although there will no doubt be times of pressure and stress, just remember if you are feeling overwhelmed to have a chat with your teachers because they only want the best for you,” she says. “If you keep positive and work consistently, you’ll be absolutely fi ne.”

Gow, 18, has served on the Student Representative Council, joined the choir, debated and helped the school’s Supportive Friends program. Last year, she also worked on the Good Friday Appeal, tutored refugees and kept her casual job. “I defi nitely had to improve my time management and organisational skills,” she says.

Gow and co-captain Joe Napoleone had to plan ahead for speeches and events. “If my workload ever became overwhelming I made sure I communicated with my teachers so that they would understand and guide me through it,” Gow says.

“Joe and I helped run fortnightly whole school assemblies and spoke at presentation nights and information nights to parents,” Gow says. “We

attended fortnightly meetings with fellow prefects to discuss ways of improving the school and we regularly met with our principal and deputy principal.”

A highlight of her year was the Associated Grammar Schools of Victoria (AGSV) school captains leadership day at Ivanhoe Grammar. “It was a great opportunity for Joe and I to meet like-minded leaders from other schools, some of whom I have still kept in contact with,” Gow says. “I really enjoyed the opportunities to attend school functions and meet so many new people in the community. I’ve also found the public speaking to be very rewarding, despite how daunting it was initially.”

Gow studied English, psychology, legal studies and multimedia last year after doing year 12 health and human development in year 11. She hopes to study arts at The University of Melbourne and possibly work in psychology or law. She says her experience last year will help with whatever she chooses.

“I have gained a lot of confi dence, particularly with public speaking,” she says. “My communication and organisational skills have also improved dramatically and I have loved being able to contribute ideas to help improve the school.”

My year as captain

[Independent Schools Guide 2013]

Being school captain didn’t stop Joe Napoleone continuing his football, tennis, kayaking and snow sports. He was also involved in the

school production, several school bands and peer support programs.

All he dropped were athletics and some music commitments. “My time management and organisation skills were tested,” he says.

Leadership – and being busy – was not new to Napoleone, 18, who was 2012 co-school captain at Yarra Valley Grammar with Ella Gow. He was already co-captain of the kayaking team and served on the Student Representative Council several times.

As school captain, Napoleone spoke at assemblies, presentations and parent nights and represented the school at outside events. A highlight was an event for young leaders at State Parliament organised by Legislative Council president Bruce Atkinson.

“The tour given by Liberal MP Jan Kronberg was full of passion for the parliament and every single happening and detail of Parliament House was interesting,” Napoleone says. “It was also a great opportunity for Ella and I to meet leaders from other schools.”

Last year Napoleone studied maths methods,

specialist maths, English, physical education and physics, after completing year 12 legal studies in year 11. He hopes to study law and engineering at Monash University.

The best part of year 12 for him was public speaking. “I’m normally a rather reserved person and to fi nish a speech in front of the whole school was a nerve-wracking, but very rewarding feeling.

“Ella and I were privileged to have a huge amount of input into year 12 and even school-wide issues,” he says.

“We met many other school leaders and principals throughout the year and we now know how important these relationships are. We have also had an increased insight into the roles that the principal and deputy principal have within the school. To represent the school was such a great honour.”

Napoleone and Gow handed over their positions at last year’s presentation evening and offered some timely advice to their successors.

“The biggest thing to remember is that every teacher and staff member is at the school to help you manage every commitment ... to the best of your ability,” Napoleone says. “The year will fl y by, so make the most of it.”

YARRA VALLEY GRAMMAR 2012

JOE NAPOLEONE plays the trumpet at the school’s food, wine and music festival

ELLA GOW speaks at the opening of the school’s new pavilion

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220 Burwood HighwayPh: 8805 3800 | E: info@knox.vic.edu.au

www.knox.vic.edu.auThe Knox School

CO-EDUCATIONAL | PRE PREP TO VCE

Become the best that you can be.

For over 30 years, strong values have

underpinned everything we do.

Our students are happy and confident with a true

sense of empathy and consideration for others.

We equip our students with knowledge and skills

to contribute socially, economically and culturally

to society. Our introduction of iPads throughout

several levels of the School is teaching students

to be responsible digital citizens as well as

making lessons exciting, engaging and fun.

Come for a tour to discover The Knox School

difference or ask about our Spend-A-Day

program. No cost, no obligation.

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160 Bulleen Rd, Bulleen VIC 3105

+61 3 9851 1589

marcellin.vic.edu.au ă twitter.com/Marcellin

For all enrolment enquiries:

Contact the College Registrar,

registrar@marcellin.vic.edu.au

Marcellin College is a leading Catholic secondary school

for boys conducted by the Marist Brothers since 1950.

In outlining his pastoral approach to students, St. Marcellin

stated, “We must love them, and love them all equally”.

Through our way of being attentive to the needs of each

individual, each young man is known.

We are guided by the educational and spiritual

philosophies of St. Marcellin Champagnat. Our tradition,

embraced by all in our community, promotes

unconditional respect, a love of learning and the personal

growth of each individual within a cooperative and

supportive faith community.

Marcellin promotes excellence in learning by providing

rich and varied educational opportunities and an

environment where students, parents and staff work

together in a family spirit of cooperation.

Our College’s motto: Virtute Ad Altissima means “through

virtue and courage to strive for the highest”. Our motto

comes alive every day as we challenge our students to

constantly aspire for excellence in all that they do.

A LEADING CATHOLIC BOYS COLLEGE CONDUCTED BY THE MARIST BROTHERS SINCE 1950

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MARCELLIN COLLEGE

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At Melbourne Grammar School, it is precisely as many as your child will require.

Children need different things at different ages. That’s why our educational model reflects their growth.

Three unique campuses provide the best possible opportunities for our students: Grimwade House prepares a child with resilience for life, Wadhurst provides a smooth transition to adolescence and Senior School nurtures capable, self-reliant adults.

Each campus is united by the same vision, values and educational goals.

Regular tours of Grimwade House, Wadhurst, Senior School and the Boarding facilities are held during term time. You can join one of these by contacting the Admissions Office on (03) 9865 7570 or via email: enrol@mgs.vic.edu.au.

How many schools can one school be?

www.mgs.vic.edu.au355 St Kilda Road, Melbourne Victoria 3004

SENIOR SCHOOLBoys Years 9 to 12Day & Boarding

WADHURSTBoys Years 7 & 8Day & Boarding

GRIMWADE HOUSEPrep to Year 6Coeducational

At Nunawading Christian College, we believe that every child is unique and has something

special to offer. Our holistic approach to education focuses on the academic, physical and

spiritual aspects of our students lives’. This ensures that each child reaches their full potential.

We invite you to come and see what Nunawading Christian College has to offer your child.

Learning for living...

Character for life

Primary Campus

Principal: Mr Peter Michalski

Laughlin Avenue, Nunawading VIC 3131

Phone: 9878 9927

Secondary CampusPrincipal: Mr Adrian Stiles

161 Central Road, Nunawading VIC 3131

Phone: 9877 3555

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� our Catholic identity and the Mercy ethos permeating all aspects of College life

� highly competent staff who love teaching girls within a culture of high expectation

� technology rich, challenging and productive learning environments

� comprehensive student wellbeing, community engagement and social justice initiatives

� a consistent record of strong NAPLAN, VCE, VCAL and VET results

� intervention programs for students with distinct learning needs

� extensive performing arts and sports programs.

We invite and encourage you to check us out! Please visit us (not just our website). School tours are a regular occurrence!

Our Lady of Mercy College52 Cape Street Heidelberg VIC 3084PO Box 293 Heidelberg VIC 3084

T (03) 9459 2511F (03) 9459 0579W www.olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au

Mercy Education Limited ACN 154 531 870

Our College enjoys high levels of community confi dence, with our reputation and strengths grounded in:

A community with a passion for learningOur Lady of Mercy College (OLMC) Heidelberg is a Catholic secondary girls’ College owned and administered by the Sisters of Mercy. We are the school of choice for 1120 students and their families and the employer of choice for 150 staff.

Our facilities are conducive to quality learning and engagement. They include purpose-built learning spaces for sport and the performing arts, state of the art science laboratories, and tranquil, leafy landscaped gardens and outdoor areas. We are constantly upgrading and expanding our technology infrastructure and our refurbishment program is ongoing.

Julie RyanPrincipal

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Lisa Gorton’s journey started at Preshil. A gift that was nurtured at Preshil has taken Lisa Gorton on a spectacular path. Studies in literature led her to a Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford where she completed a Doctorate in Literature. Her first poetry collection won the Victorian Premier’s Prize for Poetry. She is also the author of Cloudland and published in three countries. Where will your child’s journey take them?

Visit www.preshil.vic.edu.au or call our registrar on 9816 7901 for details about open days, information nights and monthly tours.

PLCOUR GIRLS EXCEL

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Since 1875, PLC has been a leader in education for girls, achievingsome of the finest results in Australia. We offer a well-rounded education,enhanced by diverse and challenging co-curricular opportunities.From the sporting field to the stage, from cutting-edge web design tocommunity activities, our girls benefit from the unique PLC Experiencethat enhances their potential and wellbeing whilst fostering integrity,resilience and compassion.

Our Christian ethos underpins our affirming school environment wheregirls are encouraged to fulfil their potential and their love of learning willlast a lifetime. Our girls graduate with a desire to lead, serve and makea difference to their world.

Our CurriculumThe Junior School offers exceptional

early literacy and numeracy programs

that empower students’ pathways for

developmental learning. The Middle

and Senior Schools engage girls in a

strong core curriculum that prepares

them for either the VCE or the

International Baccalaureate (IB).

Co-CurricularThe co-curricular opportunities for

girls are almost endless and include all

GSV sports as well as music, theatre

and the arts and a sequential outdoor

education program that offers many

exciting and challenging adventures.

Academic PerformancePLC’s Class of 2012 has achieved

extraordinary results in the VCE and IB.

• 4 girls achieved an ATAR of 99.95

• 14% achieved an ATAR of 99+

• 25% achieved an ATAR of 98+

• 46% achieved an ATAR of 95+

• 70% achieved an ATAR of 90+

Each student’s achievements result

from hard work, personal endeavour,

the care and professionalism of

teachers and the encouragement of

fellow students and parents.

Congratulations to all of our girls!

Discover PLC2013 School Tours

• Wednesday 13 and Saturday 16 February

• Wednesday 22 and Saturday 25 May

• Wednesday 14 and Saturday 17 August

Tours at 9.30am and entry is via Parer St.

PLC Scholarships

PLC is offering academic, music,

boarding and general excellence

scholarships for girls seeking entry in

Years 7 to 11 in 2014. To apply visit

www.plc.vic.edu.au

Presbyterian Ladies’ CollegeMelbourne

ELC–Year 12 VCE IB Boarding www.plc.vic.edu.au 9808 5811[ 45 ]

Surfi ng the net to research school work can be fun, but for VCE students with limited time to cram in a mind-boggling array of tasks it can be daunting. So where should you start your search?

We’ve listed some helpful sites for popular VCE subjects to get you going.Also helpful are the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

site, www.vcaa.vic.edu.au, which has everything you need to know about the VCE, and vcehelp.com.au, which includes articles, advice and links for many VCE subjects. Always ensure a website is reputable before using it and remember that anyone can alter a Wikipedia entry.

ARTvcehelp.com.au lists links to dozens of helpful sites. These are just a few of the many art sites that it includes. ABC Arts (arts.abc.net.au), Art Education Victoria (aev.vic.edu.au), National Association for Visual Arts (visualarts.net.au), National Gallery of Australia (www.nga.gov.au), National Gallery of Victoria (ngv.vic.gov.au), Public Galleries Association of Victoria (pgav.org.au), Arts Victoria (arts.vic.gov.au), Guggenheim museums (guggenheim.org), National Gallery, London (nationalgallery.org.uk), Metropolitan Museum of Art (metmuseum.org), Museum of Modern Art, New York (moma.org).

Links to learning Keep this list of URLs handy

to make your web searches

easy. By Cheryl Critchley

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[Independent Schools Guide 2013]

BIOLOGYSome helpful general biology sites include Biology Online (biology-online.org), DNA Interactive (www.dnai.org), Biology Mad (biologymad.com) and the online biology textbook (www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookTOC.html).

ENGLISHThe Victorian Association for the Teaching of English, vate.org.au, provides a number of links to resources.

They include Australian poetry (www.australianpoetry.org), The Wheeler Centre (wheelercentre.com), Centre for Youth Literature (slv.vic.gov.au/learn/centre-youth-literature), The Conversation (theconversation.edu.au) and the National Film and Sound Archive (aso.gov.au).

FURTHER MATHEMATICSSeveral sites offer free advice and explanations. Try former student Shannon’s vcefurthermaths.com, and maths teacher Patrick’s free videos at patrickjmt.com. The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority, (www.vcaa.vic.edu.au), also has helpful material on previous exams.

GEOGRAPHYGeography is a wide ranging subject. This selection of sites may help with several aspects: The Age education research pages, (theage.com.au), the Geography Teachers’ Association of Victoria, (gtav.asn.au), the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Effi ciency, (climatechange.gov.au) and Environment Victoria, (environmentvictoria.org.au).

HISTORY – REVOLUTIONSFor those studying the American, French, Russian or Chinese revolutions, The History Teachers Association of Victoria (htav.asn.au) has links to a number of useful sites.

For learning materials and basic information about the French Revolution, mrdonn.org is a good place to start. Fordham University (www.fordham.edu) has a detailed section on the Russian Revolution in its modern history section. PBS has a great section on the American Revolution at (pbs.org), and BBC news’ Asia Pacifi c section (bbc.co.uk) has extensive information on Chinese history.

GLOBAL POLITICSGovernment websites are useful, but remember they will present their particular perspective.

Also helpful are sites for organisations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), (www.aseansec.org), Asia-Pacifi c Economic Cooperation (APEC), (apec.org), the United Nations (UN), (www.un.org/en/), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) (imf.org).

LEGAL STUDIESBasic legal information can be found at Victoria Legal Aid (legalaid.vic.gov.au), Law Institute of Victoria (liv.asn.au), the Victorian Department of Justice (justice.vic.gov.au) and Law Stuff, Know your Rights (lawstuff.org.au).

Find the courts at magistratescourt.vic.gov.au, supremecourt.vic.gov.au and hcourt.gov.au.

MEDIA STUDIESAll major media organisations, such as heraldsun.com.au, theage.com.au and abc.gov.au have websites; some charge for full access.

For analysis try Australian Teachers of Media (Victoria) (www.atomvic.org), Media Watch (abc.net.au/mediawatch), The Australian Press Council (presscouncil.org.au), the Australian Communications and Media Authority (acma.gov.au), Media, Arts and Entertainment Alliance, (alliance.org.au) and Crikey (crikey.com.au).

For production try the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (aftrs.edu.au) and Screen Australia (screenaustralia.gov.au).

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONThere are dozens of sites that cover aspects of the physical education curriculum.

Start with Australian Sports Commission (ausport.gov.au), Australian Institute of Sport (ais.org.au), VicHealth (vichealth.vic.gov.au), World Health Organisation (who.int), Heart Foundation Australia (heartfoundation.com.au), Nutrition Australia (nutritionaustralia.org), Champion Data (www.championdata.com.au) and Coaches Information Service (coachesinfo.com).

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Ruyton Girls’ School Why choose Ruyton? It is a question any parent

or community member considering sending

their daughter to Ruyton asks.

Ruyton aspires to give each girl an opportunity

to learn and grow so that she achieves

educational excellence and personal fulfi lment.

Ruyton provides a supportive environment

enabling girls to demonstrate that:

• as individuals they are confi dent, resourceful

and resilient

• as learners they are intellectually curious,

versatile and can work both independently and

collaboratively

• as members of the community they are

inclusive and compassionate

• as leaders they act with integrity, self

assurance, initiative and an awareness of the

value of service

• and as citizens they are enterprising, creative

and have a commitment to community

service, sustainability and a global society.

Our School offers a dynamic learning

community with strengths such as our vision

for girls’ education, the size of our community,

a commitment to academic excellence and

individual development, the quality and

diversity of our curricular and co-curricular

activities, active community involvement and a

strong sense of community. The size of Ruyton

enables us to know our students individually,

but our programmes’ unique connection with

Trinity Grammar School, including the

Co-ordinate Programme in Years 11 and 12, allow

us to offer a wide range of opportunities. Ruyton

maintains a strong and loyal teaching staff

whose commitment to excellence is refl ected in

the outstanding results our students achieve at

VCE. We are one of the top performing

independent girls’ schools in Victoria. In 2011

seven girls achieved ATAR scores over 99 and

there were eight perfect scores of 50. 46% of our

girls received ATAR scores of 90 and above. (2012

VCE results not available at time of publication.)

The performance of the girls attests to the

quality of teaching and learning at Ruyton.

There is no better way to understand our School

than to come Inside Ruyton on one of our Open

Mornings or to attend one of our Principal’s

Conversations to see the School at work.

An opportunity to see our School at work from ELC to Year 12

Open Morning Thursday 14 March 9am – 11am

Thursday 5 September 9am – 11am

Scholarships Saturday 2 March

Senior School Snap Shot Thursday 23 May 9.30am

Principal’s Conversations throughout the year, bookings essential

Contact the Registrar, Mrs Nadine Hibbert, on 9819 2422

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Ruyton Girls’ School

12 Selbourne Road Kew 3101

Victoria Australia

Tel +61 3 9819 2422

ruyton@ruyton.vic.edu.au

www.ruyton.vic.edu.au

CRICOS 00336J

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Come and see how a Siena education

inspires a lifelong love of learning.

Our vertical house structure connects

girls across year levels, creating a

warm and supportive learning place;

a place where they can feel most

comfortable.

To register your attendance at our

Open Day, 22 March or one of

our Open Mornings please visit our

website, email office@siena.vic.edu.au

or call 9395 0200.

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Everyone has their place in this world where they feel most comfortable to be themselves, this was my grandparent’s farm, but now that place, my place, is Siena. Maddie, Year 12

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academic performanceIn 2011, 10.7% of students achieved ATARs of over 98 and 24.2%

achieved over 95.

The median study score was 35 and the median ATAR 87.4.

Five students achieved a perfect Study Score of 50.

facilitiesStrathcona has excellent facilities at all three campuses. The

coeducational Early Learning Centre caters for 3 and 4 year-old

sessional kindergarten as well as full-time Pre-Prep.

The Junior School is located next to the Senior Campus and the

facilities include a library, curriculum extension area, art room,

multi-purpose activity room, music room and individual music studios.

Year 9 students spend the year at Tay Creggan, a magnifi cent

historic property located on the banks of the Yarra River

in Hawthorn.

The Senior Campus has a modern Science and Middle School

Centre, a new Creative & Performing Arts Centre, a VCE and

Information Resource Centre and a refurbished Aquatic & Fitness

Centre, opened late 2010.

curriculumThere is an extensive choice with the VCE program offering all

prerequisites for tertiary courses and a wide selection of studies

in Mathematics, Sciences, Health Sciences, Humanities, Business

and Creative Arts. Languages studied at Strathcona are French,

Italian and Mandarin Chinese. Teaching of the curriculum is

supported by extensive professional learning activities for staff.

co-curriculumStrathcona’s diverse co-curricular program encourages participation

in a wide range of activities, including an extensive range of drama,

music and sport, debating and public speaking.

Strathcona promotes a holistic education to assist in

empowering students to seek out a productive and

satisfying life.

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her hopes. her dreams.her future.

Her time at Strathcona will be unforgettable. We nurture our girls,

intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally.

It’s an exciting, enriching journey of building self-esteem,

fostering creativity and encouraging a sense of responsibility.

Her future is not just important to you. To us, it’s everything.

Main Campus: Senior/Middle School & ELC,

34 Scott Street, Canterbury

Year 9 Campus: Tay Creggan,

30 Yarra Street, Hawthorn

Junior Campus: Mellor House – Prep to Yr 6,

173 Prospect Hill Road, Canterbury

Tel: 8779 7500

E: registrar@strathcona.vic.edu.au

www.strathcona.vic.edu.au

bring out her best.

scholarships• Academic Scholarships for Years 5, 7, 9 and 11 commencing

in 2014. Testing on Saturday 23 March 2013.

• Music Scholarships commencing in 2014. Auditions on Saturday

27 April 2013. Students currently in Years 5–10 may apply.

For further information and to register please visit

www.strathcona.vic.edu.au

general informationFees: From $7,028 in ELC (Sessional) to $23,264 in Year 12

Enrolment: 780 students

School Tours/Major Events: Please refer to website for a list

of tours and major events for the year.

All three campuses are well serviced by train, bus and tram.

For further information or to arrange a personal tour, please

contact Jo Wilson, Director of Enrolments & Marketing.

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40 Charles Street, Kew 3101

www.trinity.vic.edu.au

Ph: 9854 3600

Trinity Grammar School, Kew was founded in 1903 as an Anglican School for

boys. We currently have 1330 boys from Prep to Year 12 with an additional

70 girls and boys in the Early Learning Centre. Next year, Trinity will celebrate

20 years of our Co-ordinate Program where we share many classes with

Ruyton Girls’ School at Years 11 and 12. The program continues to provide

a breadth of subject choice for students at both schools. All students at

Trinity from Year 5 to Year 12 have their own notebook computer (Tablet) and

from 2013 we will introduce the BYOOOD program where boys in the senior

school can Bring Your Own Other Optional Device to enhance their school

work. This will include mobile phones and IPads. Trinity was fortunate to win

the AGSV Football and AGSV Athletics premierships last year and was also

successful in winning the RACV Energy Breakthrough Competition held in

November last year.

SCHOLARSHIPSMUSIC: Applications close Fri 15 February 2013

ACADEMIC: Applications close Fri 22 February 2013

We invite you to tour the School, come to an Open Day by contacting

the Registrar, Mrs Mandy Coxon 9854 3600 or email

admissions@trinity.vic.edu.au

OPEN DAY:

Sat 23 March, 2013, 10:30am

TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL, KEW

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Schools directoryKey facts about independent schools in this guide

Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolContact Jacqueline Woodbridge, registrar, 9811 8503Senior Campus/Admin: 2 Torrington Street, Canterbury, 3126Junior Campus: 4 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury, 3126Phone 9813 1166 Fax 9882 9248Email registrar–woodbj@camgirls.vic.edu.au

general–camgram@camgirls.vic.edu.au Website camberwellgirls.netFees $15,058–$20,867 (ELC–year 12) Students 750

Camberwell Grammar SchoolContact Peter O’Connell, registrar 55 Mont Albert Road, Canterbury, 3126Phone 9835 1777 Fax 9835 1752Email registrar@cgs.vic.edu.au Website cgs.vic.edu.auFees Year 7 $23,900 – year 12 $25,000Students 1300 (Pre-prep–year 12)

Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolContact Julianne Brandon, registrar349 Barkers Road, Kew, 3101 (ELC–year 12)9 Era Court, Donvale, 3111 (ELC–year 6)Phone 9816 1242 Fax 9816 1263Email registrar@carey.com.auWebsite carey.com.auFees $15,864–$24,556 Students 2300 across two campuses

Catholic Ladies’ CollegeContact Helen Cattapan, registrar19 Diamond Street, Eltham, 3095Phone 9439 4077 Fax 9431 1157Email principal@clc.vic.edu.au Website clc.vic.edu.auFees $8235–$8760Students 927

Donvale Christian CollegeContact Leanne Giliam, registrar155 Tindals Road, Donvale, 3111Phone 9844 2471 Fax 9844 1102Email enrolments.donvale@donvale.vic.edu.auWebsite donvale.vic.edu.auFees $6150–$9410 (discounts for 2nd, 3rd and 4th children)Students 1130 (prep–year 12)

Eltham CollegeContact Russell Ives1660 Main Road, Research, 3095Phone 9437 1421 Fax 9437 0038Email registrar@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au Website elthamcollege.vic.edu.auFees $9888–$22,576 Students 850 approximately

Fintona Girls’ SchoolContact Kathy Byrne79 Balwyn Road, Balwyn, 3103Phone 9830 1388 Fax 9888 5682Email registrar@fintona.vic.edu.au Website fintona.vic.edu.auFees $6568–$23,064 (ELC to year 12) Students 600 approximately

Alia CollegeContact Bob Morgan405 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn East, 3123Phone 9822 9622Email info@alia.vic.edu.au Website alia.vic.edu.auFees On applicationStudents Years 7-12, co-educational

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Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolContact Paul Walsh, registrarIvanhoe campus: The Ridgeway, Ivanhoe, 3079Plenty campus: 730 Bridge Inn Road, Mernda, 3754Phone 9490 3426 Fax 9490 3490Email enrol@ivanhoe.com.au Website ivanhoe.com.auFees $5604–$22,185 Students 2000 across both campuses

Kingswood CollegeContact Narelle Gassner, registrar355 Station Street, Box Hill, 3125Phone 9896 1700 Fax 9896 1800Email enrolments@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.auWebsite kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.auFees $9156–$20,517paSize 650 students

The Knox SchoolContact Tania Castles, registrar220 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South, 3152Phone 8805 3800 Fax 9887 1850Email registrar@knox.vic.edu.au Website knox.vic.edu.auFees $10,695–$20,300 all inclusiveStudents 800 approximately

Lauriston Girls’ SchoolContact Donna Galloway38 Huntingtower Road, Armadale, 3143Phone 9864 7555 Fax 9822 7950Email admissions@lauriston.vic.edu.au Website lauriston.vic.edu.auFees $6280–$26,836 Students 920 approximately

Marcellin CollegeContact Ann Greenslade, registrar160 Bulleen Road, Bulleen, 3105Phone 9851 1540 Fax 9851 1555Email registrar@marcellin.vic.edu.au Website marcellin.vic.edu.auFees $8330–$8780 Students 1300 boys

Melbourne Grammar SchoolContact Julie Girdwood355 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, 3004Phone 9865 7555 Fax 9865 7577Email mgs@mgs.vic.edu.au Website mgs.vic.edu.auFees Prep–year 6 $21,540; years 7–8 $24,880;

year 9 $26,340; year 10 $28,200 ; year 11–12 $26,3400 Students 1800

Methodist Ladies’ CollegeContact Fiona Hughes207 Barkers Road, Kew, 3101Phone 9274 6316 Fax 9819 5143Email admissions@mlc.vic.edu.au Website mlc.vic.edu.auFees Prep $14,434– Year12 $24,596 Students 2000 approximately

Nunawading Christian CollegeContact Marie Roberts161 Central Road, Nunawading, 3131Phone 9877 3555 Fax 9878 3776Email mroberts@ncc.adventist.edu.au Website ncc2.vic.edu.auFees $4000–$8000 p.aStudents 400

Our Lady of Mercy CollegeContact Jennifer Reardon52 Cape Street, Heidelberg, 3084Phone 9459 2511 Fax 9459 0579Email jreardon@olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.au Website olmcheidelberg.catholic.edu.auFees $6940–$7440 Students 1100 approximately

Presbyterian Ladies’ College MelbourneContact Angela Hurley141 Burwood Highway, Burwood, 3125Phone 9808 5811 Fax 9808 5998Email registrar@plc.vic.edu.au Website plc.vic.edu.auFees $13,232–$23,856Students 1430 approximately

Genazzano FCJ CollegeContact Gabrielle Callaghan, registrar301 Cotham Road, Kew, 3101Phone 8862 1000 Fax 8862 1133Email enquiries@genazzano.vic.edu.au Website genazzano.vic.edu.auFees Prep $13,554–year 12 $21,240 Students 1130

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar SchoolContact Suzanne Bluck, registrar123 Marshall Street, Ivanhoe, 3079Phone 9490 6222 Fax 9490 6200Email iggs@ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.au Website ivanhoegirls.vic.edu.auFees $14,360–$20,040 Students 3 year-old to year 12, 1050 approximately

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Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial SchoolContact Cressida Batterham-Wilson395 Barkers Road, Kew, 3101Phone 9817 6135 Fax 9816 9466Email registrar@preshil.vic.edu.au Website preshil.vic.edu.auFees 3 & 4 year-old $7420–VCE $21,052 Students 320

Ruyton Girls’ SchoolContact Nadine Hibbert, registrar12 Selbourne Road, Kew, 3101Phone 9819 2422 Fax 9818 4790Email ruyton@ruyton.vic.edu.au Website ruyton.vic.edu.auFees $16,052–$25,284 Students 800 approximately ELC–year 12

Sacré CœurContact Julie Muldoon, registrar172 Burke Road, Glen Iris, 3146Phone 9835 2700 Fax 9885 5936Email registrar@sac.vic.edu.au Website sacrecoeur.vic.edu.auFees $7094–$19,713 (prep–year 12)Students 730 approximately

Siena CollegeContact Registrar815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell, 3124Phone 9835 0200 Fax 9836 3561Email office@siena.vic.edu.au Website siena.vic.edu.auFees $7660–$8566 plus $1429 capital levy per family Students 720

Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar SchoolContact Joanne Wilson, director of enrolments and marketing34 Scott Street, Canterbury, 3126Phone 8779 7500 Fax 9888 5440Email registrar@strathcona.vic.edu.au Website strathcona.vic.edu.auFees From ELC $7028–year 12 $23,264 Students 780

Tintern SchoolsContact Sarah Murphy admissions and marketing manager90 Alexandra Road, Ringwood East, 3135Phone 9845 7777 Fax 9845 7712Email admissions@tinternschools.vic.edu.auWebsite www.tinternschools.vic.edu.auFees $7048–$23,748Students 900

Trinity Grammar School KewContact Mandy Coxon, registrar40 Charles St, Kew, 3101Phone 9854 3600 Fax 9853 9457Email admissions@trinity.vic.edu.auWebsite www.trinity.vic.edu.auFees $17,212–$24,996Students 1330 boys (prep–year 12)

and 80 boys & girls in ELC

Village SchoolContact Vanessa Yates9-13 Holloway Road, Croydon North, 3136Phone 9726 4766 Fax 9727 1752Email admin@villageschool.vic.edu.auWebsite villageschool.vic.edu.auFees $7500 p.aStudents 80

Wesley College MelbourneContact AdmissionsElsternwick campus: 5 Gladstone Parade, Elsternwick, 3185Glen Waverley campus: 620 High Street Road, Glen Waverley, 3150St Kilda Road campus: 577 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, 3004Phone 8102 6888Email admissions@wesleycollege.net Website wesleycollege.netFees $15,140–$25,540 Students More than 3000 across three campuses

Whitefriars CollegeContact Cherie Tucker156 Park Road, Donvale, 3111Phone 9872 8200 Fax 9872 4343Email info@whitefriars.vic.edu.auWebsite whitefriars.vic.edu.auFees $8190–$9260 all inclusive (excludes uniform and Landmark supplies)Students 1190 approximately

Xavier CollegeContact Di Odgers, registrar135 Barkers Road, Kew, 3101Phone 9854 5307 Fax 9853 3728Email d.odgers@xavier.vic.edu.au Website xavier.vic.edu.auFees $14,770–$21,850Students 2060

Yarra Valley GrammarContact Natasha AlexanderKalinda Road, Ringwood, 3134Phone 9262 7700 Fax 9876 1077Email admissions@yvg.vic.edu.au Website yvg.vic.edu.auFees $7824–$22,803Students 1100 approximately

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since 1877tintern.vic.edu.au

03 9845 7777

bringyour

wingsEach and every student has a special talent and

purpose in life. At Tintern, we unearth these abilities

and prepare our students to take flight.

Small classes, dedicated teachers and our proven

Parallel Learning Model, which allows boys and girls to

learn separately at their own speed during those critical

years. This is just part of what makes Tintern students

so well prepared for life after school.

In fact, 83% of Tintern graduates have gone on

to University putting us in the top 5% of schools

in Victoria.

Let your child soar, enrol today.