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.
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The Learning Brain and How to Develop our Strengths
People process information differently and the wisdom clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller shared with Strathcona staff was fascinating as it offered an insight into the neurochemistry of successful learning. Health and Human Development teacher, Ms Kerry Wilson, shares her learnings from the session.
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“We have crafted a sisterhood…”
“It’s the community that we have created…we have crafted a sisterhood…embrace people…And you do not yet know in what ways you will change” is just a little of the wisdom our 2019 Valedictorian Claire Boulter imparts in her stunning Valedictory speech.
What will the workplace look like in 2029?
As a school Strathcona supports students to achieve the best results they can, but our goal is much bigger. We want our students to have lives full of opportunity and reward. What that looks like in the future will be very different from what it has been in the past.
Program gives Year 5 girls ‘emotional toolkit of skills’
Social Tuesdays provides a nurturing classroom environment. Our perspective is that all students are open to having an opinion, and even if they are nervous, their contribution is highly valued. As a result of our focus on Emotional Intelligence through Social Tuesdays, we have also observed our students as a group are more cohesive and there has been a significant increase in collaboration.
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Business-minded students in a league of their own
Year 9 students attended a female-lead entrepreneurial workshop at the Tay Creggan campus.
The workshop invited a panel of successful businesswomen from the League of Extraordinary Women to mentor students as part of the schools TC Envision program.
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Finalist at Australian Education Awards
Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School is proud to announce they are finalists in two award categories at the Australian Education Awards for 2019: Best Student Wellbeing Program and Best STEM Program.
The First Year
The beginning of a journey that inspires joy and empowers student to be brave and lifelong learners.
Kids in a class of their own
Parents struggling to work out at which age is best for children to start school have been reminded that every child should be looked at as an individual rather than just a number.
Make learning fun? No problem for Strathcona
“Our students start learning about digital programs and technology during the first few years of their education … which is essential when building a strong foundation of problem-solving.”
