In Focus
Important Information for Upcoming Assessments
National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) testing will occur from Tuesday 10 May to Thursday 12 May. All Year 7 and Year 9 students will be required to participate in these tests, and classes will be rescheduled accordingly. NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in Writing, Reading, Language Conventions (spelling, grammar and … Continued
Saving the Bees!
In recent years St Margaret’s Senior School has become a popular place for bee colonies to call home. Numerous have been found building hives within chimneys and wall cavities across the campus. One such hive had occupied the 2nd story wall of the Kippenross building for almost 4 years and is believed to have been … Continued
DAV Debating – Round 2
On the evening of 14 April, Round 2 DAV Debating was held at St Margaret’s Senior School. The evening was a success with some strong wins and some very close losses. Students did well to prepare in such a short timeframe, with the debate being held in the first week of Term 2. After watching … Continued
TOPshots!
Mikayla Piper in Year 12 completed VCE Studio Arts in 2015. One of the works from her 2015 portfolio has been selected to be exhibited in TOPshots at the Monash Gallery of Art. Mikayla’s work was chosen from the best photomedia works produced by students in 2015 from the VCE studies of Art, Studio Arts … Continued
Head of Campus Update – Mrs Melissa Graham, 21 April 2016
How wonderful it was to see so many happy, smiling faces last week when our students returned back for the start of Term 2. I enjoyed observing and participating in lots of excited and animated conversations as students, parents and teachers shared their holiday highlights whilst walking through our beautiful Junior School grounds on way … Continued
Year 5 Band program
All Year 5 SMS students participate in the Band program. They are given the opportunity to have a ‘trial lesson’ on five different orchestral/band instruments including the trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet and oboe and are then able to choose their preferred instrument which they will learn to play for the full year. Year 5 Band … Continued
Year 4 students reflect on Junior Anzac Assembly
The bugle started to play and tears came to my eyes. While the trumpet tune played, we remembered the soldiers who fought in the war. The pictures shown on the screen made me have flash backs in my mind of the stories we had heard. I felt proud to be able to think of these … Continued
Scienceworks!
The Year 2 students and teachers had a wonderful day on Tuesday 19 April inquiring about forces at Scienceworks for Unit of Inquiry, How the World Works. They learned about the different simple machines and how we use them in our everyday lives. The Year 2 students then had the opportunity to use these simple … Continued
Year 1 Science Incursion
A sense of wonder and curiosity was evident when the Year 1 students attended a ‘Hands on Science’ incursion to learn more about the weather as part of their inquiry into the transdisciplinary theme of How the World Works. During their session they became scientists and conducted several exciting experiments. The students inquired into the … Continued
Healthy Lifestyles
As part of the Term 1 Program of Inquiry the Year 1 students focused on an inquiry into wellbeing – an integral and dynamic concept to learning. As part of this unit students enjoyed a number of sessions presented by our School Psychologist, Ms Zoe Markopolous, about healthy lifestyles – our daily activities in looking … Continued
Principal’s Report, Ms Carole Reed – 24 March 2016
Congratulations to all involved in this year’s musical The Addams Family. What an outstanding success! I never cease to be amazed by the talent of our students and their ability to entertain and captivate their audience. It comes together after months of learning lines, practising songs, making props and costumes, choreographing dance routines and hours … Continued
Head of Campus update – 24 March 2016
Over the course of this term we have enjoyed a number of inspiring speakers at school assemblies. After starting the year with a huge 90th Birthday celebratory assembly, the girls have been inspired by Zhen, our artist-in-residence and Mr Brian Paynter who spoke about the White Ribbon Campaign. The girls were inspired by their School … Continued
