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From the Principal Last week we had the accreditation team from the Council of International Schools (CIS) visit the College. They were a lovely group of people who volunteered their time to be thought partners with us in the process of ongoing school improvement. They had many wonderful observations about our school and what is going well and were particularly impressed with the students that they met. They will also have some constructive, supportive recommendations for us to work towards…

From the Principal This week is Education Week in Victoria, Education Week in the Education State. The theme for this year is ‘Active Learners: Move, Make, Motivate’. Move involves encouraging physical activity Make is related to hands on activities and Motivate is about student voice and choice. There are so many ways in which these ideas can be enacted and interpreted but I think one very tangible way that we are making a concerted effort to have active learners is through our Outdoor…

From the Principal Over the coming weekend, visitors from the Council of International Schools (CIS) will arrive for our first full accreditation with the CIS. Our visitors come from schools in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Korea and the Netherlands. Between them, they have a wealth of experience in Australian and International Schools and together they will spend the week looking at our school through a CIS lens, focusing on Purpose and Direction, Learning and Teaching, Global Citizenship and…

From the Principal Last week we held three very special events at the College. The first event was the opening of the new Junior School redevelopment. It is quite incredible what has been achieved in 18 months since the first hole was dug for the new build. I encourage our families when you get a chance to look around the two new buildings and surrounds, they are beautiful and wonderful learning spaces. Now we refocus on areas in the Senior School which is also very exciting. The second…