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The benefits of reading for pleasure

Reading is generally regarded as a Good Thing in education, and there is a strong correlation between reading and academic success, but reading for pleasure has benefits that extend far beyond literacy and comprehension skills. Beyond the academic benefits of reading, research has also shown social and emotional benefits. This ...

So much more

"... preparing our young woman for a life of future work and service is important, a valuable education is about so much more than that. Exposure to the great works of culture, art and performance can enrich a student’s understanding of the world and their place within it." Read what ...

School Libraries just as important as ever

IN this modern era of fake news and alternative facts, school libraries are more important than they have ever been. Well-resourced and utilised, they are a vital part of preparing students for the future by facilitat¬ing a range of skills, including the ability to find information quickly and identify trustworthy ...

Physical Education is more than a Sport

Don’t you just play games all day? That is one of the most frustrating questions Physical Education (PE) teachers get asked about their jobs. Well yes, we do play games but there is more to Physical Education than scores on the board. Ask any ‘Phys Edder’ about their values and ...

Does choosing a Strathcona education for your daughter provide an additional advantage?

School is important, but which school is also important. What is the part of a school in student results? This is an important question, especially for parents investing considerable financial resources in sending their daughters to a school like Strathcona.

Cyber Safety and Risk

Strathcona's Continuous Learning Program has heightened our awareness of the positive power that technology has in our daily lives. It enabled us to continue to deliver education through three lockdowns and, very importantly, to communicate and maintain connections and a sense of community. However, there is a dark side that ...

What’s going to work for me

How to use the lessons of COVID for your career. Head of Careers and Partnerships Ms Joanna Buckley offers 7 tips when planning your career pathway. Year 12 student, Rianna, comments on how COVID has her thinking differently about her future career.

The ‘Leap’ Years: Ways to support your child and developmental milestones

Prep, and years 4, 7 and 9 are developmental 'leap' years for kids, writes Marise McConaghy. She provides tips for parents to support their children during these formative stages.

Foundation Day 2021

"Together we are all part of something that is greater than any one of us alone. If we commit ourselves to the broader mission and not just ourselves – this will bring out the finest qualities in us all." state Principal Mrs McConaghy in her Foundation Day speech.

Single-sex schools: girls in a class of their own for optimism

Teenage girls attending single-sex schools have coped better than most throughout the pandemic, with a national survey revealing above-average levels of life satisfaction, happiness and confidence in the future.

Embrace the Unknown

Strathcona's 2020 Dux, Kate Joseland, returned to campus and spoke at the Leaders and Scholars Assembly to Senior School students. As she reflected on her school journey she encouraged all students to embrace the unknown. #girlsunstoppable to #unstoppablewomen

Back to the Classroom

This year, Strathcona will expand independent learning for the senior school, giving girls the chance to use extra time for activities including study groups, meetings with teachers and extra tutorials.

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The benefits of reading for pleasure

April 1, 2021

Reading is generally regarded as a Good Thing in education, and there is a strong correlation between reading and academic success, but reading for pleasure has benefits that ...

So much more

March 22, 2021

"... preparing our young woman for a life of future work and service is important, a valuable education is about so much more than that. Exposure to the ...

School Libraries just as important as ever

March 18, 2021

IN this modern era of fake news and alternative facts, school libraries are more important than they have ever been. Well-resourced and utilised, they are a vital part ...

Physical Education is more than a Sport

March 15, 2021

Don’t you just play games all day? That is one of the most frustrating questions Physical Education (PE) teachers get asked about their jobs. Well yes, we do ...

Does choosing a Strathcona education for your daughter provide an additional advantage?

March 3, 2021

School is important, but which school is also important. What is the part of a school in student results? This is an important question, especially for parents investing ...

Cyber Safety and Risk

February 26, 2021

Strathcona's Continuous Learning Program has heightened our awareness of the positive power that technology has in our daily lives. It enabled us to continue to deliver education through ...

What’s going to work for me

February 25, 2021

How to use the lessons of COVID for your career. Head of Careers and Partnerships Ms Joanna Buckley offers 7 tips when planning your career pathway. Year 12 ...

The ‘Leap’ Years: Ways to support your child and developmental milestones

February 19, 2021

Prep, and years 4, 7 and 9 are developmental 'leap' years for kids, writes Marise McConaghy. She provides tips for parents to support their children during these formative ...

Foundation Day 2021

February 12, 2021

"Together we are all part of something that is greater than any one of us alone. If we commit ourselves to the broader mission and not just ourselves ...

Single-sex schools: girls in a class of their own for optimism

February 12, 2021

Embrace the Unknown

February 5, 2021

Strathcona's 2020 Dux, Kate Joseland, returned to campus and spoke at the Leaders and Scholars Assembly to Senior School students. As she reflected on her school journey she ...

Back to the Classroom

February 3, 2021

This year, Strathcona will expand independent learning for the senior school, giving girls the chance to use extra time for activities including study groups, meetings with teachers and ...