Ms Ruth Jans, Head of Mackay House, reflects on reaching the summit at the end of Term III and preparing for the journey ahead as we draw near to the end of the year, particularly for our 2016 Year 12s as they approach the end of their schooling.
In today's fast-paced world of the 24-hour news cycle, Mrs Romy Fritz, History Teacher, explains the importance of the study of History in helping students make sense of what they witness in the media.
Ms Jennifer Fukushima, Head of Japanese, discusses how our Affiliate Schools programme helps students develop skills required for working in the 21st century.
Ms Emanuelle Jones, Head of Junior Technologies, recognises the importance of equipping our students with entrepreneurial skills and the confidence to take risks in preparation for the future job market in an ever-evolving digital world.
Dean of Co-curriculum, Ms Maggi Gunn, considers world-class performance, the penchant for participation in myriad co-curricular opportunities, and the flexibility enabled by school spirit and #blunity.
Ms Joanne Martin, Head of Drama, examines the work that goes into creating a powerful piece of theatre and highlights the skills developed through the study of Drama.
Dr Sally Stephens, Director of Science, examines the portrayal of female STEM experts in popular culture, and how this impacts on viewers’ perceptions of females working in STEM disciplines.
Ms Tennille Cummings, Dean of Academic Administration, investigates how we can reframe our fear and anxiety and turn new or different situations into positive and powerful experiences.
Open Day heralds the beginning of the Year 11 students’ journey towards leadership of the School in 2017.
Learning can be conceptualised in different ways. How a student conceptualises learning directly affects the strategies they use in the pursuit of learning; which in turn impacts on their academic outcomes. Therefore, engagement in a learning environment that challenges and develops one’s understanding of learning is important.