June 2021

Asking the right question and listening to students is a key component of conversations Gilbert House Mentor, Ms Georgia Cleeland has with her mentees. Adding another level of support to our Senior School students’ journey is our House Mentors. Learn more about Ms Cleeland.

Head of Gilbert House, Mrs Miranda Gazis loves seeing students’ journey of growth. A big believer in learning to fail and embracing the growth from the experience. A positive, joyful, and understanding leader of the Gilbert House. Learn more about Mrs Gazis in this short interview.

Helping students devise strategies and to think differently about issues is Arnold House Mentor, Miss Jess Mitton.

Passionate, caring, and driven to make the world a better place our Head of Arnold House, Ms Hollie Fields understands and promotes prioritising of wellbeing. She recognises the overall benefits to society, the community, and our school and students’ productivity and vitality to life when wellbeing is a priority.

A reassuring voice, someone to laugh with and discuss what is on a student’s mind is the Grenfell House Mentor Ms Claire Johns.

Creative, dedicated, and with a strong belief that what we do on a daily basis has the power to transform our lives, Mrs Rhiannon Ward heads up the Grenfell House.

Offering extra support to our Senior Students our House Mentors meet individually with each student throughout the year to discuss academic progress, personal wellbeing, and future pathways. Meet Mr Dave Vandenberg, our Findlay Mentor.

Meet our Head of Findlay, Mrs Megan Boyd. With strong emotional intelligence and expert knowledge on how to look after your physical and mental wellbeing, Megan is a positive role model for our senior students.

Strathcona is committed to reducing our carbon footprint by making significant changes through introducing greener alternatives on ourcampuses. Monitoring our energy consumption and being mindful of the impact on our environment, will ensure a better Earth for girls and families everywhere.

Bringing out the best version of a student’s self is what drives our Dean of Students Mrs Amber Sowden. Discover more about Amber and her passion for wellbeing.