During the term two holidays, Katrina and I participated in the 2022 Simpson Prize Canberra program. Following two years of cancellations and online ceremonies, we were both incredibly grateful and excited to have the opportunity to travel interstate and participate in the program. On this four-day trip, we interacted and learnt from the 14 other winners and runners-up from each state and territory of Australia; and took part in several tours, visiting many of the historical institutions and commemorative sites of the Nation’s capital.

As part of the OutLook Learning program, over 100 Year 9 students enjoyed a mass-planting of the green understorey along the northern boundary parallel to Daniel St. The girls loved getting their hands dirty and helping to revitalise and develop the native wildlife corridor that connects the College and Gardiner’s Creek.

Our Year 11 students recently participated in a Financial Literacy workshop on how to manage, earn and grow their money. The focus was on investing in the share market and building a portfolio, choosing a super fund and HECS/HELP basics. Part of our Personal Development and Wellbeing program, the workshop was facilitated by Vida, an educational initiative dedicated to equipping young women to become financially literate for their future.

We proudly congratulate Molly, Zara and Zihui who each received a 2021 Premier’s VCE Award today. Molly was awarded for Top All-Round VCE High Achiever and Australian History, Zara for History Revolutions and Zihui for Chinese Second Language Advanced. You can read more at https://www.vic.gov.au/premiers-vce-awards