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Focus Analysis on Sylvia Plath’s Poetry
"Central to her work as a confessional poet, Plath’s painfully honest poetry explores the idea of the self and seeks to highlight those persistent threats, through which a woman’s identity is questioned." An excerpt from Elizabeth O'Sullivan's Year 11 Literature Focus Analysis. The accompanying artwork is by Lara Venema, Dreams ...
Creative Response to The Freedom of the City
The stage is fully lit. A civil rights meeting is being held in Guildhall Square and is being addressed by a WOMAN. She is holding an old loudhailer in one hand and has been caught by a watercannon – her hair is drenched. An excerpt from Saskia Heng's Creative Response ...
Creative Response to Gattaca
"One stroke. Two strokes. Three strokes. Breathe." An excerpt from Isabelle Schenck's Year 11 English Creative Response to the film Gattaca directed by Andrew Niccol. Read on below. The artwork is by Amy Savenake, Dreams and Nightmares Acrylic on Canvas.
The big life lessons for kids during Covid
"The pandemic has taken a lot from our young people, but it’s important we also take the time to consider what they’ve gained." writes Principal Marise McConaghy in The Australian.
Comparative Essay on The Crucible and 12 Angry Men
“It’s very hard to keep personal prejudice out of a thing like this.” An excerpt from Isabella Ciardulli's Year 10 English Comparitive Essay. Read on below. The artwork is by Shanny Xu, Environmental Sculpture Photography.
Analytical Essay on The Complete Maus by Art Speigelman
"Art Spiegelman’s graphic novel The Complete Maus tells the life and survival story of his father, Vladek Spiegelman. Despite many of Vladek’s traits being condemned in The Complete Maus, the novel is a fundamentally empathetic account of his life and experiences during the Holocaust." An excerpt from Babette Ben Meir's ...
Creative Response to The Life and Times of Gracie Faltrain by Cath Crowley
"Dear Diary, Have you ever thought about thunderstorms? The strange phenomenon they are. It like the sky puts on a firework display but instead of playing laughing from joy, they squirm with fear. Thunderstorms are quite a peculiar thing to like. The funny thing about thunderstorms is that there is ...
Creative Monologue Task on Falling from Grace, by Jane Godwin
“'Annie!' my voice croaks. I've been calling for ages. I can hear them, but they can't hear me. There's no point yelling, the storm is just pulling my voice out to sea." An excerpt from Saloni Gunasekera's Year 7 English Creative Monologue Task. Read the full piece below. The artwork ...
The difference a day can make
Philanthropic deeds are important because they can impact a community for generations and generations. But we know legacy is not just about giving money. Equally as important must be our daily actions and the mark this leaves on the lives of others.
Strathcona Medal Recipient 2021
Prue Leggo OAM (Turner ’63) is the recipient of the 2021 Strathcona Medal. Prue has set a great example to our next generation with her long-standing work assisting job readiness initiatives for women and parliamentary career.
Strathcona partners with Women’s Property Initiatives
Strathcona is delighted to announce a new partnership with Women’s Property Initiatives (WPI). Our partnership with WPI will help our girls to become more conscious citizens, to be aware of the needs of the broader community, and to consider how collectively we can create better futures for women. It will ...
School’s innovative program helping girls envision a successful future
Named one of The Educator’s most Innovative Schools of 2021 in recognition of the award-winning Strathcona TC Envision Program – specifically tailored for Year 9 students and woven together with the Victorian Curriculum – teaches important entrepreneurial and life-ready skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, design capability, intellect, collaboration, communication ...
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Focus Analysis on Sylvia Plath’s Poetry
"Central to her work as a confessional poet, Plath’s painfully honest poetry explores the idea of the self and seeks to highlight those persistent threats, through which a ...
Read More →
Creative Response to The Freedom of the City
The stage is fully lit. A civil rights meeting is being held in Guildhall Square and is being addressed by a WOMAN. She is holding an old loudhailer ...
Read More →
Creative Response to Gattaca
"One stroke. Two strokes. Three strokes. Breathe." An excerpt from Isabelle Schenck's Year 11 English Creative Response to the film Gattaca directed by Andrew Niccol. Read on below. ...
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The big life lessons for kids during Covid
"The pandemic has taken a lot from our young people, but it’s important we also take the time to consider what they’ve gained." writes Principal Marise McConaghy in ...
Read More →
Comparative Essay on The Crucible and 12 Angry Men
“It’s very hard to keep personal prejudice out of a thing like this.” An excerpt from Isabella Ciardulli's Year 10 English Comparitive Essay. Read on below. The artwork ...
Read More →
Analytical Essay on The Complete Maus by Art Speigelman
"Art Spiegelman’s graphic novel The Complete Maus tells the life and survival story of his father, Vladek Spiegelman. Despite many of Vladek’s traits being condemned in The Complete ...
Read More →
Creative Response to The Life and Times of Gracie Faltrain by Cath Crowley
"Dear Diary, Have you ever thought about thunderstorms? The strange phenomenon they are. It like the sky puts on a firework display but instead of playing laughing from ...
Read More →
Creative Monologue Task on Falling from Grace, by Jane Godwin
“'Annie!' my voice croaks. I've been calling for ages. I can hear them, but they can't hear me. There's no point yelling, the storm is just pulling my ...
Read More →
The difference a day can make
Philanthropic deeds are important because they can impact a community for generations and generations. But we know legacy is not just about giving money. Equally as important must be our daily actions and the mark this leaves on the lives ...
Read More →
Strathcona Medal Recipient 2021
Prue Leggo OAM (Turner ’63) is the recipient of the 2021 Strathcona Medal. Prue has set a great example to our next generation with her long-standing work assisting ...
Read More →
Strathcona partners with Women’s Property Initiatives
Strathcona is delighted to announce a new partnership with Women’s Property Initiatives (WPI). Our partnership with WPI will help our girls to become more conscious citizens, to be ...
Read More →
School’s innovative program helping girls envision a successful future
Named one of The Educator’s most Innovative Schools of 2021 in recognition of the award-winning Strathcona TC Envision Program – specifically tailored for Year 9 students and woven ...
Read More →
