December 2018

As young people across the state prepare to receive their ATAR exam results, and the mixed bag of emotions that come with it, it’s important to remember that success should not be measured or reduced to mere letters and numbers; grades, ATAR scores, GPAs or degrees.

The Parent Website run by Independent Schools Victoria interviewed Faye Evans, Strathcona’s Postive Parenting Seminar speaker and psychologist, on her advice to assist children with anxiety. Clinical psychologist Faye Evans recently presented a Positive Parenting Seminar at Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar. Here she shares her advice for helping children deal with problems or something upsetting

We proudly announce Dr Kate Rickersey (Dalrymple ’96) as our 2018 Strathcona Medallist. Kate significant contribution to improving the lives and prospects of people in developing countries over three continents is a clear demonstration of excellence in her field and an exceptional contribution to the wider international community. Here is Kate’s acceptance speech from Presentation

In eighteen periods over the last two weeks, the Year 7 and 8 students engaged in an intensive transdisciplinary curriculum experience called #coLAB that focussed on a number of the most prized aspects of a contemporary education. The # acknowledges contemporary interactions and community through technology, the co stands for coding, the LAB suggests a

Below is Principal, Mrs Marise McConaghy address to the audience at Presentation Night. Good evening distinguished guests, staff, students, families and special friends of Strathcona. I would like to acknowledge Rev Daniel Bullock, Director of Mission and Ministries at the Baptist Union of Victoria, and also Dr Kate Rickersley, recipient of this year’s Strathcona Medal.