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Open Morning – Friday 21 February 2020
Learn about our outstanding personal development programs and how our girls achieve their fullest potential in all areas of life at our next Open Morning.
Blasting off to the US a memorable experience
I learnt about the teamwork, co-operation and trust needed between the astronauts and mission controllers, and that people of all professions can get a placement in mission control or at NASA.
Girls outperform boys at school, yet still shy away from STEM
In recent years there has been much made about the gender differences seen in academic results, university enrolments and career pathways. There are numerous research studies that show unequivocally that students in single-sex schools benefit academically from a learning environment free from gender stereotyping, unconscious bias and social pressure.
Results: Strathcona Girls Grammar
Students at Strathcona Girls Grammar School in Canterbury in Melbourne’s inner-east had an impressive median ATAR of 90.4.
Surrey Hills teen Tamsyn Lovass celebrates stunning ATAR result and offers sage advice for next year’s Year 12 cohort
In the media: Herald Sun Thursday 12 December 2019 Tamsyn Lovass has the world at her feet after scoring an impressive 99.9 for her ATAR. The Strathcona Girls Grammar student’s result puts her among the highest achieving Year 12 students in the state and she said while she was hoping …
2019 Strathcona Medal Recipient
Catherine leads the way in the field of radiography and sailing. She is an inspiration to the next generation of girls.
The value of financial literacy in girls’ education
Teaching financial literacy in the classroom is one promising way to improve the financial capacity of young women today. Equally, we encourage our students to talk about money with their parents at home. Financial education is a building block for the future, ensuring our next generation of leaders follows the best financial path at every age to secure them the future of their dreams.
Dear Year 12 students of 2019
Don’t be afraid to change the course of your life, Take yourself out of your context and Seek dissent is a small portion of the wisdom shared in letters from our alumnae to our Year 12 students. As our Year 12s head toward the last of their exams, we encourage them to reflect on their letters and the wisdom shared. #girlsunstoppable #unstoppablewomen
Fresh crop: The young entrepreneurs seeking their fortune in food
Years 9 students share their startup journey with The Age Good Food Guide.
VCE: The bigger picture and keeping things in perspective
During VCE exams, it’s important to remember that students are not just reduced to a neat little number, writes Simone Boland, Head of VCE at Strathcona Girls Grammar.
Best STEAM Initiative in AustralAsia
Strathcona has won the award for Best STEAM Initiative at the EduTech Asia Awards! This award recognises a school that has taken their STEAM curriculum to the next level, created interdisciplinary learning experiences for its students by successfully incorporating both inquiry and problem-based learning methods.
Nothing short of inspiring
Vending machines are a common feature in many schools but Strathcona Girls Grammar has installed something slightly different — and its students are loving it.
- All
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Open Morning – Friday 21 February 2020
Learn about our outstanding personal development programs and how our girls achieve their fullest potential in all areas of life at our next Open Morning.
Blasting off to the US a memorable experience
I learnt about the teamwork, co-operation and trust needed between the astronauts and mission controllers, and that people of all professions can get a placement in mission control or at NASA.
Girls outperform boys at school, yet still shy away from STEM
In recent years there has been much made about the gender differences seen in academic results, university enrolments and career pathways. There are numerous research studies that show unequivocally that students in single-sex schools benefit academically from a learning environment free from gender stereotyping, unconscious bias and social pressure.
Results: Strathcona Girls Grammar
Students at Strathcona Girls Grammar School in Canterbury in Melbourne’s inner-east had an impressive median ATAR of 90.4.
Surrey Hills teen Tamsyn Lovass celebrates stunning ATAR result and offers sage advice for next year’s Year 12 cohort
In the media: Herald Sun Thursday 12 December 2019 Tamsyn Lovass has the world at her feet after scoring an impressive 99.9 for her ATAR. The Strathcona Girls …
2019 Strathcona Medal Recipient
Catherine leads the way in the field of radiography and sailing. She is an inspiration to the next generation of girls.
The value of financial literacy in girls’ education
Teaching financial literacy in the classroom is one promising way to improve the financial capacity of young women today. Equally, we encourage our students to talk about money with their parents at home. Financial education is a building block for the future, ensuring our next generation of leaders follows the best financial path at every age to secure them the future of their dreams.
Dear Year 12 students of 2019
Don’t be afraid to change the course of your life, Take yourself out of your context and Seek dissent is a small portion of the wisdom shared in letters from our alumnae to our Year 12 students. As our Year 12s head toward the last of their exams, we encourage them to reflect on their letters and the wisdom shared. #girlsunstoppable #unstoppablewomen
Fresh crop: The young entrepreneurs seeking their fortune in food
Years 9 students share their startup journey with The Age Good Food Guide.
VCE: The bigger picture and keeping things in perspective
During VCE exams, it’s important to remember that students are not just reduced to a neat little number, writes Simone Boland, Head of VCE at Strathcona Girls Grammar.
Best STEAM Initiative in AustralAsia
Strathcona has won the award for Best STEAM Initiative at the EduTech Asia Awards! This award recognises a school that has taken their STEAM curriculum to the next level, created interdisciplinary learning experiences for its students by successfully incorporating both inquiry and problem-based learning methods.
Nothing short of inspiring
Vending machines are a common feature in many schools but Strathcona Girls Grammar has installed something slightly different — and its students are loving it.
