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Study in parenting – How Mums and Dads can set students up for exam success

Tracy Herft, Deputy Principal contributed to an article in the Herald Sun this week. She discusses the importance of students having a positive mindset in the lead-up to exams and how the support of their families can play a key role for a Year 12 and their studies. Read more ...
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Unstoppable Girls Begin With You

When I ask families why they chose Strathcona, usually they tell me something about the ‘’feel’’ of the place. This is then often closely followed by a comment about the ‘’warmth’’ of the Strathy community. These two intangibles have long been a huge part of what makes our school so ...
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Embodying the Strathcona Spirit

After escaping a conflict-torn Sarajevo with her family in 1992 Elena Mujkic thrived on an academic scholarship at Strathcona. Since graduating in 2008, Lena continues to exemplify the Strathcona spirit.
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A Passion for Humanitarianism

Combining her professional experience in communications and her passion for refugee and humanitarian issues, Cassie Cohen(’12)’s career journey to date has been a fascinating one. From volunteering and interning at the Australian Embassy in Kathmandu, to participating in Bounding Plains to Share – a multicultural storytelling adventure project to raise ...
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Getting a taste for business: the young learners striving for start-up success

Head of Tay Creggan, Karyn Murray spoke with the Australian Financial Review about the TC Envision program and the benefits of teaching entrepreneurship to assist the development of students' transferable skills.
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Fun activities parents can use to develop STEM skills at home

Children are naturally curious. They’re constantly engaging with their surroundings and observing the world around them. As a parent and role model, you may choose to lean into their exploration and encourage their innate inquisitiveness.
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Alumnae in STEM: Jennifer Biggin (’84)

Jennifer Biggin ('84) studied teaching in Mathematics and Computing and after a few years decided to focus on computer science and changed to a Science Degree at The University of Melbourne. Jennifer discusses how Strathcona taught her that she can do anything she puts her mind to and although STEM ...
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Alumnae in STEM: Dr Monique Fernandez (’13)

Dr Monique Fernandez ('13) graduated in 2021 with a Doctor of Medicine at The University of Melbourne and has since been working as a Doctor at the Austin Hospital. Monique shares her personal experience about being a woman working in the STEM field, where she is still witness to gender ...
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Alumnae in STEM: Dr Kathleen McInnes (’79)

Dr Kathleen McInnes ('79) leads the Climate Extremes and Projections group in the Climate Science Centre in CSIRO’s Ocean and Atmosphere business unit. Her work deals with how climate change will affect severe weather and coastal extreme sea levels in Australia and the Pacific. Her work assists local government to ...
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Alumnae in STEM: Dr Lynda Chambers (’85)

Dr Lynda Chambers has a career spanning over 30 years in the science field. She has been involved in developing seasonal rainfall forecast systems for the Bureau of Meteorology, assessed the effectiveness of a cloud seeding project for one of Melbourne’s water catchments with the CSIRO and has completed her ...
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Tour Tay Creggan

Strathcona is part of Open House Melbourne 2022. Take a virtual tour of the magnificent building Tay Creggan and learn about its interesting history. You can also take a tour of Tay Creggan in Minecraft.
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Landing your first job: tips and tricks for starters

The tight labour market is proving challenging for employers, but the good news is that there are plenty of job opportunities for job seekers looking to start their careers.
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220624-SGG-FRENCH- 148

Study in parenting – How Mums and Dads can set students up for exam success

Tracy Herft, Deputy Principal contributed to an article in the Herald Sun this week. She discusses the importance of students having a positive mindset in the lead-up to ...
Read More →
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Unstoppable Girls Begin With You

When I ask families why they chose Strathcona, usually they tell me something about the ‘’feel’’ of the place. This is then often closely followed by a comment ...
Read More →
Elena frame

Embodying the Strathcona Spirit

After escaping a conflict-torn Sarajevo with her family in 1992 Elena Mujkic thrived on an academic scholarship at Strathcona. Since graduating in 2008, Lena continues to exemplify the ...
Read More →
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A Passion for Humanitarianism

Combining her professional experience in communications and her passion for refugee and humanitarian issues, Cassie Cohen(’12)’s career journey to date has been a fascinating one. From volunteering and ...
Read More →
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Getting a taste for business: the young learners striving for start-up success

Head of Tay Creggan, Karyn Murray spoke with the Australian Financial Review about the TC Envision program and the benefits of teaching entrepreneurship to assist the development of ...
Read More →
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Fun activities parents can use to develop STEM skills at home

Children are naturally curious. They’re constantly engaging with their surroundings and observing the world around them. As a parent and role model, you may choose to lean into ...
Read More →
Jenny Biggins

Alumnae in STEM: Jennifer Biggin (’84)

Jennifer Biggin ('84) studied teaching in Mathematics and Computing and after a few years decided to focus on computer science and changed to a Science Degree at The ...
Read More →
Monique Fernadez

Alumnae in STEM: Dr Monique Fernandez (’13)

Dr Monique Fernandez ('13) graduated in 2021 with a Doctor of Medicine at The University of Melbourne and has since been working as a Doctor at the Austin ...
Read More →
Kathleen - Unstoppable Women

Alumnae in STEM: Dr Kathleen McInnes (’79)

Dr Kathleen McInnes ('79) leads the Climate Extremes and Projections group in the Climate Science Centre in CSIRO’s Ocean and Atmosphere business unit. Her work deals with how ...
Read More →
Lynda - Unstoppable Women

Alumnae in STEM: Dr Lynda Chambers (’85)

Dr Lynda Chambers has a career spanning over 30 years in the science field. She has been involved in developing seasonal rainfall forecast systems for the Bureau of ...
Read More →
Open house Melbourne home

Tour Tay Creggan

Strathcona is part of Open House Melbourne 2022. Take a virtual tour of the magnificent building Tay Creggan and learn about its interesting history. You can also take ...
Read More →
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Landing your first job: tips and tricks for starters

The tight labour market is proving challenging for employers, but the good news is that there are plenty of job opportunities for job seekers looking to start their ...
Read More →