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The $9000 Project

"The development in individual reflections, responses to feedback and data, and the ability of groups to troubleshoot and work together, were all heightened." This year's TC Envision program pivoted and students were able to learn more and expand their confidence. Ms Liesl Woods writes about the program's 2020 journey.
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Strength through adversity: What 2020 has taught our students

The events of this year have taught us many lessons — perhaps the most significant one being that our students have remarkable resilience and aptitude for new ways of learning. We underestimated students’ desire and capacity to be self-organised, self-motivated and independent, and although we suspected this in many of ...
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Turning challenges into opportunities and big ideas

"For Year 9 students at Strathcona Girls Grammar in Melbourne, things in the classroom are always a little different. They learn together on the school’s separate Tay Creggan campus, and take part in the bespoke TC Envision Program, which teaches important life-ready skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication and ...
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All-Girl Schools Shine

Debate has often raged about whether single-sex schools are better than co-ed schools, but now a study has lifted the lid on why — when it comes to girls — it could be the best choice.
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Girls Unstoppable Podcast

Inspiring girls and women to become unstoppable. This is what Girls Unstoppable is about. Hear topics that the younger generation of girls want to unpack - from the juggle of career and motherhood to self-care and so much more. Empowering you to overcome opposition of everyday life to become unstoppable. ...
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Leaving the Bubble, Take Two

Returning to school and reconnecting in person will be something our students may feel apprehensive about. Senior School Psychologist Mrs Kerri Rhodes talks to The Parent Website about four things students and parents can do to ease the transition out of the home bubble.
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4 Cs to help your child come back to school

On ABC radio Melbourne, Strathcona's Junior School Psychologist, Mrs Sharon Turner, spoke to Raf Epstein about the return to school for students and how parents can assist with the transition.
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Strathcourier 2020

Out this Spring is the 2020 edition of the Strathcourier. Within its pages are stories of student journies and academic awards, community strength, and alumnae triumph. 
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Meet the “savvy” high-schoolers who created a booming e-commerce platform during COVID-19

“There are too many possibilities.” Smart Company speaks to some of our impressive Year 9 students about the TC Envision program. The TC Envision program focuses on reframing the idea of failure as it embraces entrepreneurship skills.
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How teachers can engage students learning from home

Teachers are very familiar with the challenge of keeping students engaged in the classroom, however keeping them interested and on task when they are learning remotely takes this challenge to a whole new level.
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Turning your Dream into a Living: Entrepreneurship with Nicole Eckels

When listing the attributes that will help ensure young people thrive in the future workplace, entrepreneurship features prominently. It is therefore fitting that our next speaker for the Centre for Learning Futures is an entrepreneur, CEO of Sapphire Group (Glasshouse Candles & Circa Home) Nicole Eckels.
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5 ways you can start preparing your preschool child for primary school

Starting school for the first time, or changing to a new school, are some of the most significant experiences in a child’s life. And like all big experiences, they come with lots of emotions – excitement, fear, nervousness and anticipation, to name a few.
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TC Envision design

The $9000 Project

"The development in individual reflections, responses to feedback and data, and the ability of groups to troubleshoot and work together, were all heightened." This year's TC Envision program ...
Read More →
marise mcconaghy headshot

Strength through adversity: What 2020 has taught our students

The events of this year have taught us many lessons — perhaps the most significant one being that our students have remarkable resilience and aptitude for new ways ...
Read More →
karyn and liesl with students

Turning challenges into opportunities and big ideas

"For Year 9 students at Strathcona Girls Grammar in Melbourne, things in the classroom are always a little different. They learn together on the school’s separate Tay Creggan ...
Read More →
all-girls schools shine article

All-Girl Schools Shine

Debate has often raged about whether single-sex schools are better than co-ed schools, but now a study has lifted the lid on why — when it comes to ...
Read More →
girls unstoppable tile

Girls Unstoppable Podcast

Inspiring girls and women to become unstoppable. This is what Girls Unstoppable is about. Hear topics that the younger generation of girls want to unpack - from the ...
Read More →
radio banner graphic

Leaving the Bubble, Take Two

Returning to school and reconnecting in person will be something our students may feel apprehensive about. Senior School Psychologist Mrs Kerri Rhodes talks to The Parent Website about ...
Read More →
radio waves graphic

4 Cs to help your child come back to school

On ABC radio Melbourne, Strathcona's Junior School Psychologist, Mrs Sharon Turner, spoke to Raf Epstein about the return to school for students and how parents can assist with ...
Read More →
Strathcona courier graphic

Strathcourier 2020

Out this Spring is the 2020 edition of the Strathcourier. Within its pages are stories of student journies and academic awards, community strength, and alumnae triumph. 
Read More →
e-commerce students

Meet the “savvy” high-schoolers who created a booming e-commerce platform during COVID-19

“There are too many possibilities.” Smart Company speaks to some of our impressive Year 9 students about the TC Envision program. The TC Envision program focuses on reframing ...
Read More →
teacher smiling

How teachers can engage students learning from home

Teachers are very familiar with the challenge of keeping students engaged in the classroom, however keeping them interested and on task when they are learning remotely takes this ...
Read More →
learning futures logo

Turning your Dream into a Living: Entrepreneurship with Nicole Eckels

When listing the attributes that will help ensure young people thrive in the future workplace, entrepreneurship features prominently. It is therefore fitting that our next speaker for the ...
Read More →
early learning student smiling

5 ways you can start preparing your preschool child for primary school

Starting school for the first time, or changing to a new school, are some of the most significant experiences in a child’s life. And like all big experiences, ...
Read More →