August 2018

Practical tips to help yourself and daughter with perfectionism are unpacked by Strathcona’s School Psychologist, Kerri Rhodes. This month at our Parent Seminar Series, Dr Charlotte Keating, child and adolescent psychologist, presented on the topic of perfectionism. Charlotte has a Master of Clinical Psychology, a PhD in neuroscience in eating and body image disorders, mood

Wednesday 22 August, 7pm, Xavier College, Eldon Hogan Performing Arts Centre, Barkers Road, Kew BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN This is an opportunity to enjoy the musical talents of Strathcona students in one fabulous concert. An exciting and diverse range of music and styles, from Mozart to Sondheim, musicals and movies, has been prepared for this

Like most other people, I have a strong belief in the importance and sanctity of family life. As technology seeps through the protective walls of our family homes and so much seems to have changed, I thought it useful to consider families, how parental relationships with children begin, and how they change in each developmental

Leaning into the opportunity to mentor, Strathcona Deputy Captain, Natasha Hawkins recounts her experience from the Alliance of Girls Schools Australasia Making a Difference: Girls for Change Leadership Summit. On the weekend of the 11 and 12 August, I was lucky enough to be able to volunteer as a leadership mentor at the Making a

Conversations with students about study and career directions are interesting and varied. Some students have a clearly established study pathway with a specific vocational outcome, such as a physiotherapist, an accountant or a graphic designer. However, a common theme with many is the uncertainty of what lies before them. They are unable to commit themselves

Digital technologies can add a whole new level of complexity to the already challenging task of raising children. Strathcona recognises this and wants to work in partnership with our community to create good digital citizens. As part of this, we are proud to present the film ‘Screenagers’. Screenagers is a documentary that investigates some of

Congratulations to the two Strathcona students who won the Hawthorn Voices of a Generation Public Speaking competition! Speaking on data harvesting and its needs to be better monitored by social media platforms and feminism, the students clearly articulated their points and impressed the judges. John Pesutto MP, Member for Hawthorn, said the girls were outstanding,