Prep to Year 2 Music
Students in Prep to Year 2 have been developing their musical ears, through solfa (so and mi) and rhythm activities (ta and titi). Through reading, writing and performance opportunities, we are developing our musicianship and confidence to learn instruments and sing with technique and accuracy.
Years 3-6 – Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Our Years 3-6 girls have been working tirelessly in preparation for our upcoming Junior School Musical, Alice in Wonderland Jr. There’s a real buzz in the air as students from Years 3 to 6 bring this beloved story to life through expressive singing and choreography.
Rehearsals have been full of laughter, focus and creativity. From lead rehearsals to ensemble scenes, every student has a role to play and it’s been wonderful to see the girls’ confidence and stage presence grow with each rehearsal.
We’re so excited to share their hard work and talent with families and the school community later in Term 3 for a matinee and evening performance, on Wednesday 17 September.
Allison Prandolini
Head of Girls’ Junior School
Inquiry – Year 4: Water Wonder
The Year 4 girls have launched into an exciting Inquiry unit exploring water and its properties through the lens of science and technology. With curiosity switched on, students use digital microscopes to observing water samples in various forms— rain, tank, pond, filtered — and investigating how water interacts with different surfaces such as coins, feathers, and leaves. Over the term, they will continue to explore concepts like surface tension and evaporation, documenting their discoveries with annotated images and diagrams. This learning journey encourages the girls to think critically, make predictions, and communicate their understanding while demonstrating what it means to be ready and engaged learners.
Cecilia Voigt
Year 4 Junior School (Girls) Classroom Teacher
Canberra camp
Our Year 6 students have just returned from Canberra Camp, which was an exciting four days away learning about government, citizenship and each other! Highlights included putting our classroom inquiry into action at Parliament House; learning from athletes themselves on tour of the Australian Institute of Sport; and the science wonderland of Questacon. We also felt the sombre importance of history at the Australian War Memorial and had several artistic explorations at both the National Gallery of Australia and the National Portrait Gallery. Our Year 6 camp is a camp like no other, and the memories, friendships and experiences form a pivotal part of the girls’ final Junior School year.
Claire Scobell
Year 6 Girls Classroom Teacher
Junior School Numeracy Learning Leader
Stories and Seasons at the Sanctuary
To enhance our Inquiry unit A World of Changing Seasons, the Year 1A girls took part in a day of bold learning at Healesville Sanctuary. During a hands-on workshop, we explored Indigenous Dreaming stories, played traditional games, and learned about bush medicine. The girls were especially interested in how First Nations people understand and describe the seasons, noticing how these differ from our familiar calendar-based seasons. The girls questioned how the environment, plants, and animals signal seasonal change and how this knowledge is shared through stories. It was a rich learning experience that deepened our connection to Country and culture.
Michelle Gluskie
Year 1 Girls Classroom Teacher
