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Canberra Grammar School
Canberra Grammar School is a co-educational Independent Anglican School offering outstanding academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students, head of school Dr Justin Garrick says.
And this is all offered to students, who come from all backgrounds and faiths, within a community guided by Christian values.
CGS is also an authorised IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in years 11 and 12.
In March 2018, CGS also announced it would be launching its new purpose-built boarding accommodation, representing the next phase of its transition to full co-education with girls boarding being available from 2019 onwards. The new boarding complex will surround a large private courtyard, and will include a spacious indoor social and gathering area, as well as reception, laundry, self-catering and storage facilities.
“At CGS, we aspire for our students to be intelligent, innovative and international; to be confident, creative and compassionate young leaders of the future; to be ready for the world,” Dr Garrick said.
“As a reflection of our international focus, in 2015 The Educator Magazine nominated CGS as an innovative school for its outward vision focused on intercultural understanding through engagement with Asia.
“CGS is a great place for all kinds of students.”
Dr Garrick said whether your child is a high achiever, or a student who needs a bit more help, at CGS, each individual student is treated with care and consideration.
“We believe children need an environment that encourages them to seek out academics and social relationships, to find their passions and purpose in a complex world,” he said.
CGS is enrolling now for 2019; you’re invited to attend the Whole School Open Days on May 3, August 16, and October 18.
Open Day is your opportunity to visit the Red Hill campus and to have your questions answered. Registration for Open Day(s) is online at www.cgs.act.edu.au/admissions. Prospective families can schedule an introductory visit on a regular school day to see how the school operates on a daily basis.
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Geelong Grammar School
Rebecca Cody has commenced as the 12th principal of Geelong Grammar School.
Ms Cody started as the school’s first female principal at the beginning of term two.
She is also its first Australian-born principal.
She was previously the principal of Methodist Ladies’ College in Perth, a position she held from 2009 to 2017.
“Geelong Grammar School is an iconic leader in education,” Ms Cody said.
“It has always been steadfast in its pursuit of enabling exceptional learning and teaching.
“It is a privilege to be appointed Geelong Grammar School’s 12th principal.
“The fact that I happen to be the school’s first woman in the position deepens that privilege and my sense of responsibility to be an exemplary role model for all students.”
“Having said that, gender does not make an educational leader.
“Enabling others to learn, love and lead wholeheartedly is the priority I have set for my own leadership to be measured.
“Apart from parenting, I cannot think of a greater honour than shaping the hearts and minds of the world’s greatest resource – its children.”
Ms Cody succeeded Stephen Meek, who announced his retirement from the school in August 2016.
A graduate of the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Education (First Class Honours), Ms Cody’s teaching career began as an English and drama teacher at St Michael’s Collegiate School in Tasmania and continued at PLC Perth, where she rose to head of senior school.
She was appointed to her first principal position at Woodford House, a prestigious boarding and day school in New Zealand, in 2004 at the age of 31, before becoming principal of MLC in 2009.
Chair of the Geelong Grammar School Council Jeremy Kirkwood said the appointment was the culmination of an extensive local and international search that yielded a very strong field of candidates from Australia and overseas.
“Council was impressed with Ms Cody’s energy, strategic thinking, communication and collaborative leadership skills, as well as her passion for the educational philosophy that underpins our school,” Mr Kirkwood said.
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St Francis de Sales Regional College
St Francis de Sales Regional College Leeton is a Catholic Co-Educational day and weekly boarding college.
It provides a comprehensive education from years 7 to 12, from students in the Leeton, Narrandera and surrounding country areas.
Principal Seb Spina said the college was inclusive of students from many faith backgrounds and all experienced a faith life at St Francis de Sales.
"We are always so very proud of how our students work to raise funds to support various social justice programs," Mr Spina said.
"They live the charisms of our founders St Marcellin Champagnat, St Mary of the Cross and Fr Julian Tenison Woods.
"Working together in teams the student leaders have excelled in supporting social justice programs."
Technology is a tool that is used extensively throughout St Francis to support student learning.
Mr Spina said all students in years 7 to 12 have individual netbook computers.
"Technology allows teachers and students to learn together modelling collaboration and creating new ways of learning in a global community," he said.
"Students are encouraged to reach their academic potential and this is supported by dedicated and enthusiastic staff, who nurtures a lifelong love of learning.
“We are proud of every students’ achievement at HSC level, NAPLAN and across all areas of the curriculum.”
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Scotch College
The latest building to be completed and opened at Scotch College in Melbourne is The Spencer Centre for Design and Technology.
For the first time, design and technology at Scotch is now consolidated in one purpose-built facility, which is considered a centre of innovation. Learning will occur through collaboration and experimentation in traditional skills and emerging processes.
In state-of-the-art workshops and design studios, boys will develop skills in design, testing and refinement that are essential to every field of enterprise.
Dean of boarding Tim Byrnes said Scotch was home to 160 boarders, from years 7 to 12.
“Boys reside in one of three boarding houses and it is in this environment they learn to share their lives with others from a wide range of backgrounds,” he said.
“Boarding at Scotch provides boys access to the school’s outstanding facilities, such as The Spencer Centre for Design and Technology, and in any one day a boy might go from rowing training on the Yarra River at the western perimeter of the school, or playing tennis on one of the College’s 26 courts, to playing music in the James Forbes Academy.
“By boarding at Scotch, boys from rural and regional families can access world class facilities such as these, ensuring the education they receive is on par with their city counterparts.
“It provides opportunities that are seldom found elsewhere.”
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The Geelong College
Meet Olympia Binos: Girls Boarding Captain at The Geelong College in 2018
How has your life changed since you started boarding at The Geelong College?
My life has changed since I started boarding at Geelong College.
I began my journey when I was in year 8.
Being the youngest kid between both the girls and boys boarding house was quite hard in the beginning; however, over my first year it got easier because of how friendly the older students were to me and the younger ones.
Before I was a boarder, I used to rely on my parents a great deal – making my bed in the morning to making my school lunches and everything else really.
Now, we clean-up for ourselves, take responsibility arranging our time and for sorting out what we need.
I really think that boarding at Geelong College provides a great base for our lives when we leave school.
What do you think that most people don’t know about boarding that they should?
One thing I think most people don’t know about boarding is how close everyone is.
What really helps this is the meal times we share together.
Open Days
People can discover more about boarding at The Geelong College during the school’s Open Days, which will be held on Wednesday, May 2, August 15 and October 24, 2018.
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St Paul's College
St Paul’s College is an extraordinary college offering a broad range of learning opportunities for students, says principal Don Walkley.
"We have a focus on strong academic studies, horsemanship, agriculture, physical education, sport, technics art, drama and music," he said.
"Many people are amazed that a small, rural-based school can offer such extensive and high-quality range of studies.
"All such learning is centred on our commitment to a Christian education within the Lutheran tradition."
In March this year, St Paul's marked 70 years of education in the Riverina.
St Paul’s provides a Learning In Residence for girls and boys, offering the flexibility of full, weekly or casual boarding.
Casual residence can be arranged for day students who may want to break up their daily travel or be involved in extra tuition, after school activities or supervised study after school.
During the week, opportunities exist for residents to be involved in out-of-school hours sporting and leisure activities such as fishing, supervised horse riding, individual or group sports, agriculture, horticulture in the school’s community garden, technics, art and drama.
"Agriculture is another high profile area of specialisation at the college," Mr Walkley said.
"The Agricultural Studies curriculum at St Paul’s provides pathways for students who wish to equip themselves for a wide range of careers within the rural sector – whether working or managing a farm, accessing post-secondary training such as marketing, agronomy, veterinary science and agriculture research.
Equine Studies has been offered a unique course at St Paul’s during the past 35 years and its focus is on the equestrian industry rather than the racing or breeding industries.
"Many students select Equine Studies as a way of following their interests and developing a range of equestrian skills," Mr Walkley said.
Information may be found on the school's website or by contacting enrolment manager Joanne Knobel.
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